Yolo v TMT v xpress v etc

[phoenixalpha]

So from reading this thread.... I'm taking from it that the *only* printer to buy is the OKI 510 (not the 511 or the 3 series) for the best results and the largest compatibility with a range of papers - would that be an accurate statement?

[socialgiraffe]

I'm taking from it that the *only* printer to buy is the OKI 510

errr no, there are a host of others like the 6 series which Dave owns and is arguably the best machine available for this type of work. However it is a lot more expensive.

I use the 301 which works but I had to play around with the settings to get it to work and even then it only works with TMT. likewise the same applies with the 5 series. But the 5 series has just been updated and there maybe something different in the guts of the machine as Justin is having problems right now.

The 6 series is the only one that is recommended by Target and also is sold by TMT so will do both papers straight out of the box. I have not looked at other papers so would not know about them, but I see no reason why it would not work given that two companies already support it.

[Dave271069]

The only problem I have with the 6 series is I wish I bought the 7 series (white), the c610 has produced some lovely transfers for me and I've had some nice white tshirts using ttc to name just one.
I'm still in talks with the magic touch about getting me a white toner,

[socialgiraffe]

The only problem I have with the 6 series is I wish I bought the 7 series (white), the c610 has produced some lovely transfers for me and I've had some nice white tshirts using ttc to name just one.
I'm still in talks with the magic touch about getting me a white toner,

I know what you are saying there Dave, but we all gotta start somewhere and the difference in price is £1500!!! Its a bit like me saying that I love my £12000 Versacam but wish I had purchase the 72" wide one and also their UV jet. But that's another 40-50k to find!!!!!

[phoenixalpha]

Sorry I should've said that the 510 is probably the best, most cost effective and efficient printer with the widest range of compatible papers.

The 6 and 7 series look great, but they are quite expensive for what they do, in comparison to the 510 whilst the 511 seems to have a few.... issues at the moment and the 310 doesn't work with a variety of papers.

Would that be a better assessment.

[socialgiraffe]

The 6 and 7 series look great, but they are quite expensive for what they do

Not sure I follow. The 6 series is approved by both Target and TMT, the 3 and 5's are not, so it is the only one that you can purchase in the knowledge that you will have worry free transfer printing. The others may cause you problems so how can you say they are expensive for what they do when they are the only machines that do it, what is your basis for this statement?

I know this has gone slightly off topic but I see this all the time and do not understand a comment like its expensive when they are the only machines that do what they do.

I agree that the 510 (which has been discontinued) is probably the best one available in terms of cost, but if you have problems it will not take long to rack up £250 of waste over the life of the machine

[phoenixalpha]

Did you ever resolve the 511 issue and if so what did you end up going with?

[Dave271069]

to get back on track of the original post, After lots of testing ive finally come to a conclusion, i have a box of TTC here and i like its final print but i think im going to start purchasing XPRES TRIMFREE for white garments, ive been using it today for some babygrows (xmas present) and i can honestly say ive had less problems with TrImfree and great results.
here is one i did today.
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[Justin]

Trimfree is superb. I've been wash testing and its washing really well.

[Dave271069]

have to agree Justin, only problem is ive used up all my sample packs now so looks like its time to purchase a box/pack