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Claretman
09-07-2010, 02:00 PM
Anyone bought one of these or know if they are any good, seem strong and reasonably priced for what they are?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0509358379 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170509358379)

Kaz
26-07-2010, 03:58 PM
I've got one of that sellers heat presses, and though it's alright for doing tshirts etc, it's not so good for doing Image Klip transfer papers :(

The temperature just isn't 100% what it should be on it, so I've ruined a load of expensive papers :(

You also need really firm pressure for the Image Klip papers, which is really hard to achieve on that press.

But for subli and vinyls, it's fine :)

Claretman
26-07-2010, 07:47 PM
I bought mine for dye sub t shirt printing but have not tried it out yet. You reckon it's okay for tees then?

Kaz
01-08-2010, 08:52 PM
It's fine for subli work :)

Claretman
01-08-2010, 09:23 PM
cheers mate now using it for dye sub tees and some vinyl and it seems fine, no major incidents to date lol :D

Kaz
01-08-2010, 10:40 PM
My OH is using it just now for some magictouch paper (think that 's what it's called :lol:) and the results are good :D

Claretman
02-08-2010, 11:36 AM
Yep, agree about the results, actually quite happy with this press especially as it was much cheaper than similar models. Know what you mean about the temp however and I guess it might show its limitaions if I try to do other more complex jobs but it has got me started in dye sub tees printing which is what I wanted.

NASH
02-08-2010, 11:49 AM
yes i also have this press, been using it for about two years now. No Problems with doing sublimation and vinyl.
However if i was in the market for a new press i would be looking at the swing away press, as i`ve scorched my knuckles a few times when laying the shirt on the platen

Kaz
02-08-2010, 11:50 AM
Done that aswell Nash :(