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VSW
12-08-2010, 12:57 AM
Hi there

Hope you dont mind a few more questins!!

1. What do you find to be the easiest mug to print? I'm looking at the European or 11oz mugs? There only seems to be a few mm difference in height?

2. Also, what is the diff between RN cotaed and Non RN

3. Paul provided some templates under this section - I notice one is 'non RN' - what is the difference?

4. Looking at the size - on an A4 printer - it looks like I can only get 2 prints per page - landscape giving me a bit more width - therefore what size do yuou print the images for the above cups?

Many thanks!

Lee
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Andrew
12-08-2010, 09:47 AM
Hi Lee,

1. What do you find to be the easiest mug to print? I'm looking at the European or 11oz mugs? There only seems to be a few mm difference in height? The European mug is the standard style for subli printing and comes under various other names such as the Cambridge and Wycombe. 10oz and 11oz versions can be found in these styles and all of these mugs can varying a small amount in size depending on the source. The key is getting a very straight sided mug so the surface has a uniformed amount of heat applied to it meaning no low spots etc.

2. Also, what is the diff between RN cotaed and Non RN RN is a brand name of the coating which can be applied to mugs. It is widely accepted as the best coating but this is largely as it is the original Dishwasher Proof coating and named after the inventor Rich Neely. There are several coatings (Rhino/Orca/Duraglaze- all good) about these days with varying qualities of durability. Cheap mugs usually mean cheap coating which inevitably means unhappy customers in the long term. If you buy cheap then advertise as non-dishwasher safe.

3. Paul provided some templates under this section - I notice one is 'non RN' - what is the difference? As above- probably not dishwasher safe

4. Looking at the size - on an A4 printer - it looks like I can only get 2 prints per page - landscape giving me a bit more width - therefore what size do yuou print the images for the above cups?
Some put 2 designs per page and some 3. This depends on print size required. Usually if using a heat press then most get to about 200mm width and with a print 90mm high then you can get on 3. If you go for a 225mm wdth then it is 2.