[Chani]

Shame on you.

 

[badalou]

15 x 15 Mighty press here.

 

[snarley]

I have been using a Insta 15 X 15 swinger for the last 5 years with no complaints.

Bill M

 

[taurusndixie]

I have a 16 x 20 mighty press. A huge amount of transfers from Pro World,
Thompson, etc.. will not fit smaller presses. Plotter cut material ( thermoflex )
A 16 x 20 press can produce really big prints on front and back for 2-4 XL shirts.
Size of press depends on what you want to do.

 

[nilbog57]

I'm looking at doing 10"and 12" numbers on sports jerseys and was thinking of going with a 16x16. Is this a good idea?

 

[Lnfortun]

16 X 20 Swing arm.

 

[skylandprinting]

We use a 15x15 press, and I have become a natural at putting the shirts on straight. 2x and 3x do not seem to be all that difficult, as long as you keep the angles in mind. A cheat sheet tool works well for this. They are around 100 bucks. I have the link to the cheapest one I found if anyone is interested.

 

[Solmu]

I finally got around to measuring my heat press the other day... it's 15"x15", which is pretty much what I had assumed

I'm not using it for digital transfers, but I wouldn't want to try and use anything smaller.

 

[Rodney]

There's actually a pretty nice sample of votes here.

 

[skylandprinting]

we are in the market for a new transfer company. transfer express is hammering us for designs. the problem is we are getting 20 shirt orders.

scott

 

[L00T]

I use an Insta 220 swing press 16" x 20" and I luv it!

 

[tdeals]

Two questions...

1. vctradingcubao - Which 16 x 20 press do you have that takes forever to heat and is this common for a larger press (i.e., 16 x 20 vs. 14 x 16) to take longer to heat?

2. skylandprinting - Can you elaborate on your comment with being hammered to provide more designs by Transfer Express? Are you a designer for that company or is this some other situation you're speaking of? Feel free to send me a PM if it's too much detail to go into, if you don't mind.

I was reading this eve about the Geo Knight DC16AP and DK20SP swing/automatic heat press machines. From reading a variety of heat transfer and press threads, not all are using a 16 x 20 but many recommend it.

I do not currently have a desire to print on more than apparel and the DK20SP would be great and the larger of the two (16 x 20). On the other hand, the DC16AP can print on a variety of items, from tees, to caps, wood/metals, ceramic tiles, etc but the platen is smaller (14 x 16).

What other guidelines should I use to determine which is more ideal for me?

Thanks,
AB

 

[LeT]

We use a 15 x 15 Hix Swing Away. Works great on 2X & 3X. We get consistant pressing; shirt 100 looks as good as shirt 1. Don't forget to use a teflon pillow to help eliminate the lines.

 

[Yha Yha]

WoW! Thanks for the question and the replies,Guys! Very helpful info.

 

[Trimere_Ink]

I wanted the 16x20, but I only had enough $ for the 11x15. Working on it though...

 

[pshawny]

15 x 15 Mighty press here.

Same here Great minds think alike. So do crazy people.

 

[Ezekiel33Graphic]

I have a 16x20 Mighty Press & it's a work horse. It is the only press I have ever used & the price for a new one is very reasonable.

 

[COEDS]

I have a 15x15 Hix,16x16 Hotronix(both clamshell) and a 16x20 Hotronix swinger. I like the Hix best of all,it is a straight press no digital crap and it works great. The other 2 have had issues with the digital display. I say keep it simple and it will treat you right. IMHO ..... JB

 

[milmil]

We use a 15x15 press, and I have become a natural at putting the shirts on straight. 2x and 3x do not seem to be all that difficult, as long as you keep the angles in mind. A cheat sheet tool works well for this. They are around 100 bucks. I have the link to the cheapest one I found if anyone is interested.

I would love to have the link to where you got your 15x15 for around $100? thanks

 

[wonkylogoltd]

My wife says it's not the size that counts it's how you use it!