I'm pretty new to screen printing and have been using a 81/2X11 HP inkjet printer for my films but I need a bigger printer that can hold larger films. I don't want to spend a fortune but I do want it to print well. Any one have any suggestions? Also the printer I have has been smearing the ink when I print and takes forever to dry what kind of film won't do that. Any help will be great ! I have been looking at a Epson 1400 and 1900 are they go chioces to start with?
I need a bigger printer for printing screen printing films - any suggestions?
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i have an hp9800 i love it, cost about $400 but worth every penny, it prints up to 13x19 you can print film or transfers it has a very good cleaning mechanism , output of 5000 sheets drys fast usually under 5 seconds have not had any problems with smearing i believe i purchased it from office depot.
i have an hp9800 i love it, cost about $400 but worth every penny, it prints up to 13x19 you can print film or transfers it has a very good cleaning mechanism , output of 5000 sheets drys fast usually under 5 seconds have not had any problems with smearing i believe i purchased it from office depot.
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With the Epson 1900 you have to use the waterproof films. These work great, cause the ink is immediately dry. Also, I'd suggest a Epson, because they are the most common brand that they write rip programs for......... actually, I don't know of rip programs that are written for other brands,,,maybe the HP ???
With the Epson 1900 you have to use the waterproof films. These work great, cause the ink is immediately dry. Also, I'd suggest a Epson, because they are the most common brand that they write rip programs for......... actually, I don't know of rip programs that are written for other brands,,,maybe the HP ???
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I've heard the epson 1400 is great also and cheaper than the 1900, but the 1400 uses dye- which actually is darker black.
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True it is cheaper, but you can't print as large, either. You can use the regular epson inks with them, but, yes the dye is so much better.
Darker and more opaque.
Better film results= better screens.
I know someone that sends files to the copy store, puts the color seps on photo copy paper, puts films in the copy machine, photo copys the art onto the films , and to make the film 20" -30", he copys everything twice,and the flips the copy on the machine. When he is done he puts it together like a puzzle, taping each film together twice to make it dark enough. LOL!
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I have an Epson 1400 and love it. I can print borderless at 13 x 19 which is more than enough for me. The black ink is super opaque.
You can score one refurbished on epson.com for super cheap. That is how I got mine and it has been a work horse for over a year now.
You can score one refurbished on epson.com for super cheap. That is how I got mine and it has been a work horse for over a year now.
I have an Epson 1400 and love it excellent quality and the £250 that i paid for it is excellent value
you can also buy bulk ink systems and the printer is also recommended may times for sublimation (as i found when researching which printer to buy) I am very happy with it.
you can also buy bulk ink systems and the printer is also recommended may times for sublimation (as i found when researching which printer to buy) I am very happy with it.
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