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Re: Crystal Printing

Posted: 11 Nov 2009, 23:33
by Justin
http://www.xpres.co.uk/systems/crystal_print_systems

Anyone using this system or one similar?

Justin :-)

Re: Crystal Printing

Posted: 12 Nov 2009, 09:43
by pablo
That uv oven is expensive!

Re: Crystal Printing

Posted: 12 Nov 2009, 11:07
by JSR
JNMann wrote:http://www.xpres.co.uk/systems/crystal_print_systems

Anyone using this system or one similar?

Justin :-)
First time I've seen one in colour. At £1150 for the start-up package, it's probably the last time I'll see one too... :o

Re: Crystal Printing

Posted: 12 Nov 2009, 18:08
by Justin
I noticed the UV box is £595+vat, I'm sure it used to be nearer £300....uhm

I think there are cheaper ways to do it.

Justin

Re: Crystal Printing

Posted: 12 Nov 2009, 18:45
by Stitch Up
Doesn't the exposure to UV light simply cure the adhesive? If so, it's a bl***y rip off!

Re: Crystal Printing

Posted: 12 Nov 2009, 18:48
by Paul
Stitch Up wrote:Doesn't the exposure to UV light simply cure the adhesive? If so, it's a bl***y rip off!
yep! you can do your own exposure unit :)

Re: Crystal Printing

Posted: 12 Nov 2009, 18:54
by Stitch Up
I use Xpres quite a bit and also Victory BUT, some of these traders risk alienating themselves with such exploitation.

I received a marketing email from Victory yesterday which demonstrates they're moving into many of our markets - heat pressed clothing etc.

John

Re: Crystal Printing

Posted: 12 Nov 2009, 18:57
by Justin
Stitch Up wrote:Doesn't the exposure to UV light simply cure the adhesive? If so, it's a bl***y rip off!
This is what I thought. You can buy the adhesives and papers seperate so surely all the box is doing is curing the glue......I agree at this price it's crazy. I'll find alternatives!

Justin

Re: Crystal Printing

Posted: 12 Nov 2009, 20:31
by GoldRapt
where do you get the paper and adhesives please J?

Re: Crystal Printing

Posted: 12 Nov 2009, 20:55
by Justin
I mean't that Xpres sell them on their site. Not found UK suppliers yet but you can get them from China for import.

A4 Jet Film - £25 for 50 sheets
Glues - 250g for £15