[CapoRegime100M]

From reading diffrent post on this forum i have concluded that the "epson" brand printers are used alot for printing on transfer paper.

What epson model printer would you guys recomend for me to start my business?

Thank you very much your wisdom and any advice good or bad i appreciated.

 

[Skinbus]

That would depend on how large you want the transfers to be. 8x10, larger? You can get printers that will print 11x17 called wide format printers. They would be the Work Force models. If you are printing no larger than 8x10, although an older model, I'd recommend a stylus C88+. Very reliable with great print results. I've had 2 over a period of approx. 10 yrs. & both performed perfectly. All Epson printers are relatively inexpensive for the quality of the units.

 

[CapoRegime100M]

thank you very much for your reply. Honestly im a big guy I wear 3xl shirts.. Of course im looking to print on all sizes. But I cant neglect the fact that out here in California 3xl 4 xl 5xl are worn on the daily also,athletes are huge and that's the market I wanna business in big guys. That being said I have a 16*20 heat press. The stylus C88 sounds good is that also and Epson? And what type of ink does it use? I read pigmented in is the best or works the best with Epson. thank you in advance I know its a lot of basic questions but always good to ask.

 

[Skinbus]

C88+ is an Epson model that comes with pigment ink. If you're going to be printing on shirts that large, I'd go with a work force model that will print larger transfers. An 8x10 may look lost on a 3x or larger shirt. Just a thought. Either printer is a good choice. Good luck!

 

[CapoRegime100M]

Thanks Mike

 

[mgparrish]

C88+ is an Epson model that comes with pigment ink. If you're going to be printing on shirts that large, I'd go with a work force model that will print larger transfers. An 8x10 may look lost on a 3x or larger shirt. Just a thought. Either printer is a good choice. Good luck!

Agree that the larger shirts you really need the larger print, you can also charge more money too. All the Epson tabloid size models actually go up to 13 x 19. I have some JPSS in that size.

 

[Skinbus]

Glad I could help!

 

[BobR]

An Epson 1430 can print up to 13x19. Most transfer papers can be found in the 11x17 size; that is a pretty big transfer.

Some suppliers can provide transfer paper in 13 inch wide rolls. You could then cut the paper 19 inches long. That would cover a lot of real estate.

You will use a lot of ink so you should invest in a bulk ink system (cis). using pigment inks.

 

[mgparrish]

An Epson 1430 can print up to 13x19. Most transfer papers can be found in the 11x17 size; that is a pretty big transfer.

Some suppliers can provide transfer paper in 13 inch wide rolls. You could then cut the paper 19 inches long. That would cover a lot of real estate.

You will use a lot of ink so you should invest in a bulk ink system (cis). using pigment inks.

Not all the papers come cut sheet 13 x 19, but many of the popular ones do, for example JPSS.

JetPro SofStretch Inkjet Heat Transfer Paper - 13" x 19" (100 sheets)

 

[macman29681]

Not all the papers come cut sheet 13 x 19, but many of the popular ones do, for example JPSS.

JetPro SofStretch Inkjet Heat Transfer Paper - 13" x 19" (100 sheets)

I have 2 Epsons a 1430 used for sublimation, and a 7510 for general printing and transfers. I use Cobra ink systems CIS for the 1430, and refillable carts for the 7510. I can go weeks without printing on the 1430 and never had a clog issue. Cobra uses a more expensive tubing that virtually eliminated clogs. Well at least it works for me. Richard over at Cobra will hook you up.

 

[BobR]

I use Cobra ink systems CIS for the 1430, and refillable carts for the 7510. I can go weeks without printing on the 1430 and never had a clog issue. Cobra uses a more expensive tubing that virtually eliminated clogs. Well at least it works for me. Richard over at Cobra will hook you up.

I also have the Cobra Ink CIS and agree. I have had no clogs.

 

[mgparrish]

I have 2 Epsons a 1430 used for sublimation, and a 7510 for general printing and transfers. I use Cobra ink systems CIS for the 1430, and refillable carts for the 7510. I can go weeks without printing on the 1430 and never had a clog issue. Cobra uses a more expensive tubing that virtually eliminated clogs. Well at least it works for me. Richard over at Cobra will hook you up.

I think you were meaning your post for the OP, but I have a WF1100 and use both Cobra pigments and sub inks in it and swap carts as needed. Also a 4880 with Cobra carts and pigments.

I'm in Phoenix and it's really dry here so I don't let the printers sit idle as long as I could in other places, but very happy with Cobra.

I think the tubing you refer to is a type of plastic that doesn't let ink stick inside the tube walls over time.

 

[CapoRegime100M]

Thank you to all the responded. Really really helped me out..much love and respect..

-Dan

 

[divineharmony101]

hi, not sure how to open up a new thread, but I have some major issues. I recently bought a 16x24 heat press and I have yet to purchase a printer, cutter, ink, software or anything. I did manage to buy a few transfers after learning that I need a dedicated board. I have been reading and researching forum after forum and it doth make you frustrated not to mention confuse. When I finally think aha I found the printer, puff something goes wrong.


I really need some straight forward advice on what to purchase.

My intentions are to print my own transfer, learn how to use the plotter/cutter, print mugs plates and tote bags and actually start my business. Can anyone please help a newbie, greatly appreciated.