Picking a printer
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Picking a printer
Hi im looking to get started in screen printing. and i already have everything i need except for a printer i want to spend about a $150 on one new or used.
THANKS!!!
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Re: Picking a printer
I know Epson makes a very good printer, I use the 1430. One thing to consider is the width of your designs. 1430 can print up to 13 inches wide but I think it was around $300 new without the rip software. Another thing is if you will only be printing transparencies, you will only be using the black ink. I would suggest checking on ink refills before deciding on a printer.
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Re: Picking a printer
I can also vouch for the Epson WF-7520. I got mine for just under $200 new, and it does great 13x19 transparencies!
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Re: Picking a printer
There's already a recent thread here: http://www.catspitproductionsllc.com/fo ... =32&t=2649
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Re: Picking a printer
What is RIP software? and can i use with mac
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Re: Picking a printer
RIP allows you to print halftones.
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Re: Picking a printer
ok say i buy a epson printer does it have to have all black cartridges or can it have one?
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Greg
If you're not going to go all the way then why bother going at all.
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Re: Picking a printer
OK I PURCHASED A EPSON 1400 and i have a mac book air what is a free program i could get to startprinting at the most a 2 color
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Re: Picking a printer
This is my collection of free or demo graphics software and programs. Many people use a combination of these to do screen printing artwork.
http://www.catspitproductionsllc.com/fr ... tware.html
It's just a matter of trying them out and seeing what you can do with them. Good luck!!
http://www.catspitproductionsllc.com/fr ... tware.html
It's just a matter of trying them out and seeing what you can do with them. Good luck!!
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Catspit Productions, LLC
Learn how to screen print tee shirts!
http://catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
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