Layering test then printer annoyances!

[ssp]

I understand, you're splitting into smaller sections. Makes complete sense now. Very clever way around the problem, nice one.

Is there any effect on the existing print when you press over it again? Any ghosting coming off?

No i didnt have any ghosting from the other presses, the images already there are fast and ok. I was really surprised by this, quality paper etc helps i love the tru pix paper its been perfect everytime, its me that makes things go wrong!!

[ssp]

I just started working on a new full tshirt design going to do a "spitfire" range, i am just drawing the lower section now below the main artwork which is several layers that are then merged into singles to save on time. I draw things out on paper and scan into illustrator and 'ink' them in there then transfer to photoshop and mess in there and vice -versa before printing. this has a textured background that i still have to shade up, i still have some more floureshes to add as well, the only way i can print this is via a full t-shirt print or to section it out which is a time killer.

Is there any member on here who has a large flat bed press? I really want to see one of these on a full face print, I have made some card insets to make the tshirt crease free while pressing so as you can guess i am itching at the bit to get the full tees done now! I still have not settled on a flat bed yet and also i need larger premesis first! Out of curiosity does anyone have a large flat bed then?

[pisquee]

Our largest flat beds are 55 x 65cm
Our rotary press is about 1m15 wide

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Our largest flat beds are 55 x 65cm
Our rotary press is about 1m15 wide

its ok, i'm not drooling...i'm leaking

[Justin]

Would it be worth investing in an A2 press? Not too expensive.

[Paul]

i must admit that Simon pushed me a little in that direction. i have only A4 bro but i also have A3 that i may convert

i really like the idea of that press. any info about the Weight of it guys?

[socialgiraffe]

Have you seen this on ebay?

I know nothing about large format heat presses so can not advise on anything about it

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Industrial-he ... 1140780837

[ssp]

Would it be worth investing in an A2 press? Not too expensive.

Hi justin, i already have the A2 press its a 40x60 press, i wrote about it in another thread, its great and very very well built, the timer alarm music is really annoying but you get used to it. http://www.dyesubforum.co.uk/vbforum/sh ... #post71441

the issue is that it is not wide enough for the across the shoulder and into arm prints i want to do and also do the drop down the tshirt as well. For smaller sizes its great but it is still a sectional print that i have to do.

At some point i either have to invest in a flat bed press or find someone to print my designs at an competitive price, times are hard an i know suppliers are stretched with the discounts they already have in place. I have a drive full of designs now and more in the works, I also have lots of baseball cap designs ready, some for embroidery and some that i want to print myself, the issue with printing is that none of my caps fit my cap press platens as they are different diameters.

Thanks for the link socialgiraffe, however its still not where i need to be, a flat bed is the only way i am going to hit this one on the head. I am hoping i can do a deal on a refurished one shortly as there is no way i am paying for a new machine far too pricey!

In the meantime i have to section them, I am also doing a combo print this week with sub and flok. Thanks for all the input guys its appreciated.

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We're looking at printing fabrics straight from the roll for t-shirt making, and then using a local ex-seamstress to cut and sew them into t-shirts as we can't find stylish ladies blank t-shirts to print, and then this also gives us all-over edge to edge printing without problems with folds, seams etc not printing well. At the same time, we will be testing the waters on getting same fabric cut and sewn into blanks for printing for sale onto other subbers. Early days yet on this though, so can't talk about pricing etc, but am sure will say more here when we're ready with it.

[pisquee]

Have you seen this on ebay?

I know nothing about large format heat presses so can not advise on anything about it

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Industrial-he ... 1140780837

Asked him a load of questions about the press, and got him to put up more photos to show it in better detail.
Appears that the temperature only goes up to 180 degrees from looking at the photo of the dial, which is a shame as we would have snapped it up if it had gone higher, but the work we'd be wanting it for would ideally need 220 degrees, so rules it out.
He says that it runs off a 13 amp supply at around 3000 Watts, so a standard domestic socket will be fine, although no plug is currently fitted.
Made in Copenhagen - from the photos appears to be well built.
Seems to be a pressure adjustment knob on top.
He is willing to put it on a pallet for a courier collection to be arranged.
Size wise it is 1m50 by 40cm so a good size, although still probably not wide enough for full tshirt printing - good for banners, art canvas, scarves, or doing a big load of small things in one go.
The 180 degrees could be OK for some work if you raise the time the item is pressed for, and would depend on the substrate your pressing to, and what temp your inks sublimate at (assuming sublimation) obviously there are other used for presses aside from sublimation work.