I guess I meant a smaller automatic press. What are the cons to getting into the automatic press world...harder set up? Any other info would be great, I just want to be prepared for the worst! Thanks for your help!
The biggest things that you will need to get used to include:
Screens will need to be burned more accurately than what you are probably used to.
You have to put much more ink into an auto than you normally would.
Overall use of adhesive is very different from running a manual.
Trying not to get hit by the machine the first couple of weeks is usually interesting.
Overall setup when you are first getting used to an auto is usually much longer.
Cleaning squeegees every time you take down
Learning how to load fast and accurately. You haven't learned that yet on a manual, and the pallets are usually wider than what you have on your manual so it takes some adjustment.
Hopefully you're somewhat mechanically inclined, because at some point the machine will break down and you will have to fix it. You need to be part electrician, part air guy, part mechanic.
Generally speaking, you will need a bigger, faster dryer.
You tape your screens differently for an auto.
That's all my brain could come up with at 12:30AM, if I come up with anymore for you I will let you know.