NEWBIE - Which Printer?

[jparkes]

Ok guys this might be the most common question posted on the forum, but all I am after is a simple answer.....

Which is the best printer to buy for printing dye sub for application to mugs and t-shirts?

I would prefer a printer with the external ink reservoirs. Here's hoping someone will say... 'buy the XXXXXX' it does what you want well.

Thanks

Jon

[JSR]

Everyone has their own opinion based on what works best for them.

Here's a page intended to give a basic understanding of which printer to choose: http://www.dyesubforum.co.uk/vbforum/sh ... ch-Printer

[bms]

Ok guys this might be the most common question posted on the forum, but all I am after is a simple answer.....

Which is the best printer to buy for printing dye sub for application to mugs and t-shirts?

I would prefer a printer with the external ink reservoirs. Here's hoping someone will say... 'buy the XXXXXX' it does what you want well.

Thanks

Jon

Assuming you want to go for a supported sublimation printer and specify external tanks, then I'd suggest the Epson B1100.

[jparkes]

Assuming you want to go for a supported sublimation printer and specify external tanks, then I'd suggest the Epson B1100.

Martin

Thanks for your reply and I see your name mentioned quite alot on this forum, recommend. Do you supply printers, inks, papers etc? If so, what is your www address? Where is the best placed to buy the Epson B1100 printer. Also do you have a suggestion on a mug press?

I have read through the thread JSR kindly submitted and now in a better understanding - but of course still with many questions...

Thanks
Jon

[Paul]

Best place to buy B1100??? Contact Justin, forum admin. He bought his for less then £100 brand new with 12mc warranty.

[bms]

Martin

Thanks for your reply and I see your name mentioned quite alot on this forum, recommend. Do you supply printers, inks, papers etc? If so, what is your www address? Where is the best placed to buy the Epson B1100 printer. Also do you have a suggestion on a mug press?

I have read through the thread JSR kindly submitted and now in a better understanding - but of course still with many questions...

Thanks
Jon

Hi Jon,
Yes we do - our website is in the footer of the signature below. Happy to answer any questions here publicly, via pm, email or simply pick up the phone and give us a call. If I'm not in the office then Scott can certainly help you. We supply the Artainium sublimation inks in a continuous ink system (called an EasyFlow system) and this comes with 5x100ml of ink (2x100ml black and then 100ml of C, M & Y). We supply the printer with the EasyFlow system or just the EasyFlow system by itself. As one of the suppliers on this forum we also supply heat press equipment including mug presses and a range of blanks for printing. One of the places to start is to browse our website and to be fair to other suppliers, have a look at other offerings if you wish to and ask questions.

[bigj2552]

http://www.box.co.uk/OPEN_BOX_-_Open_Bo ... 32454.html

[pisquee]

What is your overall budget for the printer, CISS and first set of inks?

[jparkes]

What is your overall budget for the printer, CISS and first set of inks?

This is great feedback for you all.

It looks like the best supported printer to buy is the B1100 and the link to box.co.uk brings that in at £109. Is this print compatible with the CISS? With regards to ink, am I right I need to buy dye sub ink which is Sawgrass ink - do I buy it directly from Sawgrass?

With regards to the mug press. I would like to buy the most reliable and ease of use press. I guess the price range is £299-£400?

Thanks again for your input - I am learning so much here...

Jon

[John G]

Hi Jon,
Sawgrass make/sell the sublimation ink - they have the rights to sell this worldwide and they have distributors in England, BMS is one of them. You will need dye sublimation ink to print mugs - not just dye ink, "Sublimation" being the keyword. There are inks coming from abroad which do the same thing and some peeps on here do use these inks with good results - but due to the sawgrass patent you cannot really discuss this ink on the forum.

If buying epsons you will need a profile for the ink whoever you buy the ink from. If buying a ricoh you get the powerdriver so no need for a separate profile.

Cheers John