starting a Dye-Sub T-shirt for production line (large print)HELP !

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Discussion Starter · Jun 3, 2012

Hi guys,
(i do apologize for my English as its my 2nd language

im a graphic designer and have experience with DTG printer (Brother gt-541),transfer papers,laser cut and automatic rhinestone machine for years ! but always i wanted to do large print on t-shirts so
after some research i decided to go with a dye-sub printers.

can anyone advice me on what is the best printer for large format production line?
im talking about full t-shirt print.
i already have a large automatic heat press (1m x1m) from china and works great actually !
and what is the best release paper with Adhesive?

i really appreciate any advice.

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avinar

Discussion Starter · #2 · Jun 3, 2012

i already checked many threads but i couldnt find any info on large sub printers (24''-44'') and the release paper for this purpose !

i think 24" printer will do the job for the full tee print, but which printer has a high speed and durability for production line?

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pisquee

· #3 · Jun 4, 2012

Epson 7000 series for 24" print work
7600 for 6 colour process, or 7400 for four colour IIRC
set of refillable cartridges, and bulk inks
paper comes in rolls, RevolutionTransfers Large Format Printer (LFP) Store: Coldenhove High Speed Dye Sub Paper 24", Coldenhove Dye Sublimation Paper, Jetcol-HTR-SPEED-24

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avinar

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jun 4, 2012

pisquee said:
Epson 7000 series for 24" print work
7600 for 6 colour process, or 7400 for four colour IIRC
set of refillable cartridges, and bulk inks
paper comes in rolls, RevolutionTransfers Large Format Printer (LFP) Store: Coldenhove High Speed Dye Sub Paper 24", Coldenhove Dye Sublimation Paper, Jetcol-HTR-SPEED-24

i've checked the local hp dealer site (i live in UAE) and they dont have 7000 series ! only 7400 can be a bulk system?
i checked the main site and they have "HP Designjet T790 PostScript ePrinter series"
HP Designjet Large Format Printers At a glance - HP Small & Medium Business products

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D.Evo.

· #5 · Jun 4, 2012

When you are saying "full t-shirt print" - what do you mean? Oversized print? Seam to seam? Full coverage sleeves included?
I'd suggest checking the size charts of the t-shirts you are planning to print on. I'm using Vapor Apparel range and with 24" printer, if you want to go seam to seam, the print will fit nicely up to size L (22,5"), but XL will be very tight fit (24").

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pisquee

· #6 · Jun 5, 2012

For sublimation ink you cannot just use any wide format printer, it has to be based on a piezo head, like Epson use.
This is what Epson say that they have available in UAE ... طابعة التنسيقات الكبيرة - Epson
The 7700 is a 4 colour/24" wide printer that would fir your needs, or the 9700 being it's bigger 44" brother

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avinar

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jun 5, 2012

pisquee said:
For sublimation ink you cannot just use any wide format printer, it has to be based on a piezo head, like Epson use.
This is what Epson say that they have available in UAE ... طابعة التنسيقات الكبيرة - Epson
The 7700 is a 4 colour/24" wide printer that would fir your needs, or the 9700 being it's bigger 44" brother

sorry my bad, i got confused on my last post where i mentioned HP !! ( this is what happens when you read too many posts i guess !

for my "All over T-shirt Print" i think i will go with 9700 ,44'' so i wont have any issue in future.
thanx again for the reply. i sure will check out the supplier here.
but can 9700 use bulk system?

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pisquee

· #8 · Jun 5, 2012

refill carts for 7700/9700 here....
http://www.cube1113.com/shop/refill...illable-ink-cartridges-for-epson-pro7700.html

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avinar

Discussion Starter · #9 · Jun 5, 2012

pisquee said:
refill carts for 7700/9700 here....
http://www.cube1113.com/shop/refill...illable-ink-cartridges-for-epson-pro7700.html

im getting page error !

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pisquee

· #10 · Jun 5, 2012

Yeah, not sure why ... go to their home page cube1113
and search for Epson 7700
or this seller on Ebay Empty Set Refillable Ink Cartridge for Epson pro 7700 9700 7710 9710+resetter | eBay

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Rolando67

· #11 · Jun 6, 2012

avinar said:
i already checked many threads but i couldnt find any info on large sub printers (24''-44'') and the release paper for this purpose !

i think 24" printer will do the job for the full tee print, but which printer has a high speed and durability for production line?

Epson and Mutoh printers ( 24" and 44")
Havir America R90 has the roll size you are looking for.

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avinar

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jun 7, 2012

Rolando67 said:
Epson and Mutoh printers ( 24" and 44")
Havir America R90 has the roll size you are looking for.

thank you for comment.
i was told for production the Mimaki and Mutoh are preferred.
which model is the best for 44''?

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Rolando67

· #13 · Jun 7, 2012

avinar said:
thank you for comment.
i was told for production the Mimaki and Mutoh are preferred.
which model is the best for 44''?

mutoh RJ900 I dont know about pricing...

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