Printex Prism review

GraphicDisorder · February 28th, 2012, 08:46 PM

From what I know nobody in us got parts kit.

inkman996 · February 28th, 2012, 09:07 PM

Nope no one received one. As everyone can see here there is a world of difference between dealing with Barnes and dealing with the manufacturer direct.

Another wrong on my press which the pics reminded me of is the fact my screen hangers are not notched for w triloc which is another point in their advertisement. (triloc compatible)

GraphicDisorder · February 28th, 2012, 09:10 PM

It's compatible Mike, just have to get a saw out.... lol

californiadreamin · February 28th, 2012, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by arttex

Thanks, evo. Printex Prism was at this moment simply the best deal for me. I checked with some Prism owners in Europe before buying and opinions were good. I don't know about the feedbacks for Hurricane and other models, I haven't checked, but I can understand Mike's and Jeff's situation. I also checked with some other manufacturers, some were willing to make sale, some were not so interested, I would say.

Jeff, this one is not yours, it's 12/14.

As for the dryer, what would be the price?

Brian, the press was delivered in exactly 47 days after down payment. Yes, I'm in Europe, and I think you people should work something out there regarding all that fuss, it's a pity, these guys in Poland and I would say this brand too, they both deserves better. Yep, you noticed that screen holder mod, useful addition.

Brandt, I will update for sure. Regarding the spare parts kit, as far as I know, all of the Prism owners in Europe I've checked, got one. Not sure about the lower cost presses, though.

Nice Looking Press Artex!
It is a shame Printex came to the USA market the way they did.
I doubt very much that it is the way they do business. I to, have
talked to printers in other countries, and their sentiments echo yours.
Great Reveiw!
The 76" Interchange is a great deal for the money, Jeff is asking. It is a great
dryer!
Good Luck!
winston

Binkspot · February 28th, 2012, 09:25 PM

I actually got a complete spares kit when my press arived, off the top of my head one other customer received a good one and two others received "mini kits".

Prosperi-Tees · February 28th, 2012, 09:30 PM

I'm digging that stitch look print and the leather looking print. How were those done?

Evo · February 28th, 2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by inkman996

Another wrong on my press which the pics reminded me of is the fact my screen hangers are not notched for w triloc which is another point in their advertisement. (triloc compatible)

Dude, does the list of "wtf's" on your press ever end?

Gilligan · February 28th, 2012, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pushing ink

You are going to get amazing service, He can't screw you over too. I wonder if this is where my 80k went. LOL I have an Interchange new dryer I will sell you, it's a 76".

When you send him pics, CC me and throw in pics of that exposure unit.

Printwizard · February 29th, 2012, 01:13 AM

Congrats Miso on your new press. It's been great chatting with you for a while and I am so happy you have received what you ordered, expected and deserved! You have a nice looking shop, so clean!!! And I love that floor. Thanks for posting the photos, really interesting as well as the open clean testimonial for both brands you have. Can see you can't wait for a new drier. I am jealous of Promoprint Adam being able to visit, I would love to see this in production and look forward to future posts of how you find this and your opinions findings etc.

arttex · February 29th, 2012, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by californiadreamin

Nice Looking Press Artex!
It is a shame Printex came to the USA market the way they did.
I doubt very much that it is the way they do business. I to, have
talked to printers in other countries, and their sentiments echo yours.
Great Reveiw!

Thanks, Winston. I really appreciate comments from someone who has so much experience in this field. Regarding Printex at US market, I hope they will find some solutions after Andrew's visit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prosperi-Tees

I'm digging that stitch look print and the leather looking print. How were those done?

Simulated leather effect has been achieved with mixing two or three different bases just to get the right stiffness, hardness (not too hard, not too soft) like in the real leather. I think we've used here Wilflex's cork and rock base with maybe just a small addition of the puff, but you can experiment with other bases too (all manufacturers have equivalent to these). Then, use of pigment concentrates to achieve the right leather like color shade. Just one screen, thick stencil, print to achieve desired thickness. After the print is cured, we used some kind of alum-plastic foil colored red on one side. Then, heat press with crumpled foil on top of the print, for getting that cracked texture and that reddish shade on the top.

That yellow stitched effect must start with the art making and it is more demanding to print. After the job in computer is done right (wider white, original lettering, lined overlay, thread, stitch holes) it is printed like this: wider white base, flash, yellow shade letters (cork base and a bit of plush base mixed, thick print), flash, lined overlay on top of the letters (one Pantone shade darker yellow ink), flash, black stitch holes (reduced ink or process black), then grey thread (just a bit of puff in the ink). You should play with the right amount of the plush base (or similar) for the right softness and velvet like feel. As for this example, photo doesn't do it justice, it looks and feels extremely realistic, even when you have it in your hands.