sarahd
31-01-2014, 03:45 PM
Hello there,
I'd like to take the plunge into sublimation! I've been researching for a few weeks and have a good idea of what I need/want....really it's just the final decision on the heat press that I'm struggling with.
I'm going to purchase the Ricoh A4 SG3110DN Sublimation Printer (would love the A3 but can't really afford it unless I get a mega cheap heat press...)
I'm going to buy the printer from BMS as I've heard nothing but good reviews and as a beginner could really do with the 'support' they offer as I'm bound to run into problems!
I'd like to buy a heat press from them too for the same reasons, but I'm not 100% convinced by them?! Ideally I would like a swing away press and a mug press - anything else is a bonus (plate press etc). BMS sell an 8 in 1 http://www.printerowners.co.uk/hardware-equipment/513/df18-8-in-1-combination-heat-press.htm - but by their own admission it is not made to the same industrial strength of their other presses, but it does seem a very good price for everything that you get.
Then they have this press - http://www.printerowners.co.uk/hardware-equipment/693/df30-30cm-x-38cm-swing-away-press.htm but does this seem too cheap?!
I've seen plenty of other more expensive swing away presses but really not sure which presses are good quality and offer even temperature etc and which suppliers are worth considering and who will offer the after support I'm bound to need....
Like I say I'd like to buy both from BMS, but I'd rather not have a clam action heat press and the only 2 swing away presses they have I've listed above....
Can anyone suggest a reliable supplier with a reliable good quality heat press....I have a fair bit of money to spend but don't want to go overboard as I'm just starting out! Thank you.
I'd like to take the plunge into sublimation! I've been researching for a few weeks and have a good idea of what I need/want....really it's just the final decision on the heat press that I'm struggling with.
I'm going to purchase the Ricoh A4 SG3110DN Sublimation Printer (would love the A3 but can't really afford it unless I get a mega cheap heat press...)
I'm going to buy the printer from BMS as I've heard nothing but good reviews and as a beginner could really do with the 'support' they offer as I'm bound to run into problems!
I'd like to buy a heat press from them too for the same reasons, but I'm not 100% convinced by them?! Ideally I would like a swing away press and a mug press - anything else is a bonus (plate press etc). BMS sell an 8 in 1 http://www.printerowners.co.uk/hardware-equipment/513/df18-8-in-1-combination-heat-press.htm - but by their own admission it is not made to the same industrial strength of their other presses, but it does seem a very good price for everything that you get.
Then they have this press - http://www.printerowners.co.uk/hardware-equipment/693/df30-30cm-x-38cm-swing-away-press.htm but does this seem too cheap?!
I've seen plenty of other more expensive swing away presses but really not sure which presses are good quality and offer even temperature etc and which suppliers are worth considering and who will offer the after support I'm bound to need....
Like I say I'd like to buy both from BMS, but I'd rather not have a clam action heat press and the only 2 swing away presses they have I've listed above....
Can anyone suggest a reliable supplier with a reliable good quality heat press....I have a fair bit of money to spend but don't want to go overboard as I'm just starting out! Thank you.