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how much is the Brother GT-782 garment printer, is it good in terms of other printers for t shirts?

Don't know what it costs now but, a while back, we went to a demo of the printer. I have to say, I wasn't impressed even though I wanted to be!

The process of producing a T was just to long and although the printed T looked okay when it came off the printer, after curing, it lost it's vibrancy.

I also did the sums. I believe that in order to make a profit, you have to be churning out shirts all day & everyday.

Would I like to own one - definately yes, BUT, the cost of hardware, consumables and maintenance is just to much, especially when you consider the alternatives.

John

apples - nip onto t shirt forums click on the t shirt forum - it is a link, you will have to look around its a big site, but look for DTG printers, then brother

its a massive site, and you can get a bit lost in there, but there will be heaps of advice on DTG printer

mrs maggot wrote:apples - nip onto t shirt forums click on the t shirt forum - it is a link, you will have to look around its a big site, but look for DTG printers, then brother

its a massive site, and you can get a bit lost in there, but there will be heaps of advice on DTG printer

so a DTG printer is the one to buy for garment printing?

It is if you have a lot of money to spend and a lot of tee's to print! Personally I feel that you're unlikely to get your investment back for many years.

If I get any decent tee runs I get them screen printed. An alternative if you're printing the same designs is to have transfers made.

you wont see much change from 10 grand

purpledragon wrote:you wont see much change from 10 grand

ouch, count me out then