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June 13th, 2006, 06:05 PM
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Need advice for printer for Silk Screen Business
Hello all, I am starting a business of embroidery along with silk screening. I purchased a decent set up for the silk screening but the one thing I need is a printer to use for the business. What would you recomend, ink jet, laser etc.? I would like to be able to print larger than 8 1/2x11 and would love for it to be multi function for office use as well. I am looking at an Epson R1800 Ink Jet. From what I have learned, printing a high quality black is what is most important for creating the screens but I would love some advise. I would like to keep it around $500 is possible.
Any help anyone can offer I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks and take care, Keith |
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July 16th, 2006, 11:37 AM
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Re: Need advice for printer for Silk Screen Business
I recommend dedicating a printer for screen printing and one for general office use. Yes high quality black is very important. I use Epson Stylus 3000 and FastRIP for my film positives and I don't have any problems with my prints not being black enough. I also use Hewlett Packard LaserJet 1300 for 1 colour / spot colour prints that do not have tight registration. If they're not black enough I use Laser Buddy. I think Epson Stylus 2200 prints larger than 8 1/2" x 11" so you might want to check that out.
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February 5th, 2007, 05:14 PM
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Re: Need advice for printer for Silk Screen Business
I have a Xante AW1200 Laser Printer. I will print up to tabloid (11x17) and is a wonderful printer. A draw back to the printer is that toner cartridges are EXPENSIVE!!!! However, I have had mine for about 4 years now and am on my 3rd toner cartridge. They last forever!!! We print out hundreds of pages a weeks and have had no problems with it.
I would recommend a laser over an ink jet definitely. I would also echo the use of 2 printers in your office. My Xante is soley used for printing out seps and I have a Lexmark Optra E 312 (old sep printer) and an Epson Stylus CX6400 for everything else.
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April 29th, 2007, 08:34 PM
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Re: Need advice for printer for Silk Screen Business
My friend when considering this type of process for meeting specific needs, making a few determinations before hiring a service can be helpful. Business needs will need to be defined. What product is the silk screen printing being used for? How many items will need to be printed? How many colors should be used and how dramatic an effect is desired? These are good questions that can help choose the best printer and price ranges.
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