Hello everyone, I'm new so go easy!!

[badlydrawnblue]

Hi, I am freelance graphic designer and have my own business. I have been using other people I know to do my printing for tee's etc but have decided to buy my own di-sub printer and heat press etc to save costs.

I have been reading several posts over the last few days on the forum and have come to a conclusion of buying half decent equipment will save me a lot of time and pain!

I am looking at buying the Ricoh SG3110DN A4 Di Sub printer and either a Stahls or Xpres (both 15" x 15") heat press. A friend of mine has a cheap heat press he bought from ebay (around £150-£200) but I've read they don't give equal heat around the plate and buying a decent press would be better!?

Can anyone let me know if the above equipment, whilst more expensive would give a new starter the best experience?

Thanks for reading and I hope to stay around a while!

[Justin]

Hi there and welcome to the forum :-)

I won't go into great detail here in the Intros section but something to bear in mind, if you join our Premium Members scheme (£10 per year) you'll get a hefty discount with Xpres on the printer and press as well as a few other key suppliers :-)

You've come to the best conclusion, you do get what you pay for and if you have funds available then that's your best route.

Justin
DSF Admin

[arko]

Hi there badlydrawnblue and welcome aboard!

[badlydrawnblue]

Thanks everyone, have been considering the membership scheme but The Ricoh A4 is out of stock at one of the suppliers!

[Listawood]

Hi

Welcome to the forum, always great to see new members!!

We would be happy to help you get started in the world of dye-sublimation. Our unique offering gives you access to expert suppliers of products & consumables for sublimation. We also offer 10% discount to Premium members.

Please feel free to drop us an e-mail if you have any questions.

Best regards

Kris

[Alastair@Xpres]

Good Morning BadlyDrawnBlue,

We have the Ricoh you are looking for online if you are looking for this printer, the online price is quite a deal.
However on the pressing front it all depends on what you are looking for, we have some great clam presses that will reliably do the job for you at a budget price.

If you need any advice just send over an email or give us a call and I can offer my advice.

The package you are putting together is a great start into sublimation, just make sure you get all the extras like tape and silicon sheets also.
Good luck and have a good day

Alastair @ Xpres