Epson based vs built for dtg?

shanetuttle said:

NeoFlex did take first and 2nd on the Battle Royale... gonna request some info... and I will surely check em out this weekend.

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They actually took First, Second and Fourth.... And the difference between third and fourth place was about a single point, or so. We call that "putting our money where our mouth is".

schroble said:

Neoflex is only a 4880 Epson ^^ Cant understand that hype..

I have seen this machine in Germany on TVP Textile and ... What should I say... 3 of my customers have bought a Neoflex and after 6 month they are coming back

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Trust me, not everyone is cut out for DTG printing no matter WHAT machine they buy.... As for the "hype" - I think other people covered the specifics pretty well (industry standard in customer service, highest possible print quality out of any DTG printer currently available, etc); my thoughts are it is no longer hype when you are actually dominating the print competitions and the tsunami of positive user experiences start rolling in (ie, check the forums for user feedback).

As for all this talk in various threads about how "most people can't even tell the difference between one print and another, unless they are industry insiders" - please spend five minutes evaluating the various prints submitted for the DTG Battle Royale print-off (DTG BATTLE ROYALE - T-Shirt Forums) - if you are one of those people who still think that the differences between the various machines are almost indistinguishable, well then I don't think any amount of talking will ever change your mind (a picture is worth 1,000,000,000 words, in this case).

I must add the disclaimer that it also comes down to the individual operating the equipment, since there is still a lot of skill and perseverance required to be successful with DTG printing; however, you can't tell me with a straight face that having superior tools wouldn't make ANY craftsman or artisan even better at their trade.

If it Appreciates buy it, if it depreciates lease it.. common and good advice.
use cash flow to build business.. not use it all up to buy business..

My 2 cent.. from one who is about to lease some DTG equipment.

IF I Can Find Right machine to start with?

These threads are VERY healpfull.
would Really Appreciate hearing from Anajet Mpower and MOD1 and Neo users alike.
Neo for print quality, but what about others who buy for other reasons.

comparing..
Production Speed and COST per print ?
Low learning curve?
Low maintenance?
Reliability?

If all else equal then yes.. pure print quality and perhaps cost/for ROI.
You get the same price per garment regardless of 250,000 Kornit or 20,000 epson based.
So.. now the other factors are..

business leases are nothing like car leases. be very wary if you are going to lease your printing equipment. i am currently wrestling with the Pacific Financial, and it was one of the WORST business decisions i've made. they are royally screwing us, and won't return my calls now. i highly recommend you outsource until you have enough to purchase outright. or use your local bank, or even better, your local credit union.

speed to print one shirt is irrelevant as most numbers from sales' reps are inflated. total production is what you want to know. maintenance is about the same on all machines in terms of time. just go through the different fourms, and you'll get an idea of reliability, customer service, and ease of use.

you want quality to go out your door. if you can achieve that, then you'll get the quantity. if you don't have quality, or your quality is inconsistent, then it doesn't matter how fast you can print since no one will be ordering from you. quality first, speed second. you can always add another printer in the future with your profits.