Adkins 'Multi' Mug Press - Looking for a deal.

[NikGrey]

Our Premium member discount.

Here's the machine: http://www.xpres.co.uk/p-8242-studio-mu ... press.aspx

If you compare that to their only real competitor its great.

[NikGrey]

Really impressed with this - it seems to heat in a fraction of the time the Chinese One managed !

Also:

How do I go about pre-heating the Mug's as there is no 'Idle' temp on this ?

I pressed my first Mug - the paper burned at the top, over the open end of the Mug ! I got close to the handle than ever before but it was better on One side than the other.. I also had a 'Blow Out' at the top but to be honest I used a paper which was not cut as close as I would normally cut and I placed the image closer to the open end than again I would usually.

I LOVE the 'End Stop' which ensures the mug is ALWAYS in the same place in the blanket - this was a problem for me with the Chinese press as there was never a way to regulate where the Mug sat.. very good in terms of detail.


The 'Operation' of this press had me reading the manual - I simply missed the 'Press and hold Save' when making changes.

Really impressed with this press as I have already said..

I fully recommend these machines - this has been ANOTHER 'Night and Day' difference for me in terms of equipment.

[NikGrey]

Just finished all of today work so back to this..

Did I see somewhere that Ricoh Sub Inks need less time or temp ?

I need to get to the bottom of my 'Browning' issue.

IF you have the same press and use Ricoh inks like me please post your times and temps.

Justin ?

I can also confirm that the latest batch of Mugs from Listawood DO NOT HAVE the any sub coating on the base.

[Justin]

I press mugs at 170c for 180 secs

[2BPrint]

I've just got one of these. Can't wait for it to come

[JMugs]

I use the same press...among others. My mugs are cold and on my ricoh printer (sawgrass inks) and my epson (other) both print nicely at 180 for 180.

Janners

[Littleshark]

Hello Nik,

Thanks for your pictures.
What is the black stuff on the right ? It's what you called "end stop" ? I don't see that in aadkins website.
I could be interested too for this press but little afraid for the trip to France. I don't see retailer here.

[NikGrey]

Hi Shark,

I wouldn't worry about this press making it to you in One piece - they come double boxed and packed really well indeed.

Yes, that adjustable black arrangement holds your mugs in the same place each time - forces you to keep putting the mugs in at the same orientation (bottom to right), its a lovely touch.

I too didn't see this on any product listings and was very happy to see I was sent one - that small improvement makes the press a joy to use.

[Littleshark]

Thanks for your answer Nik.

When you put a mug in the press do you add a paper or something else to protect the press ?
How to maintain the element is good condition ?

I sell 11oz and 6oz mugs, is it easy to switch the mug element ?
I'm thinking to buy the multi mugs.

Last question (for the moment), in the studio multi-mug press, the 4 mugs elements are include in £395 ?
I'm looking if it's an option or not and what is the price... I look stupid to be so blind...

[NikGrey]

Little One,

I put nothing apart from the Mug and Transfer paper in my press, but as I say this press is new to me so still haven't formulated a routine (ie, a specific way I always make mugs).

I only sell the 10oz Mugs at the moment but do fully intend to offer the 6oz Mugs aswell - the blankets/wraps are not simple to change - there are 10 screws and then you need to remove a plate at the bottom of the press to connect the new blanket's power.. ok, it IS simple but not a fast process (let's put it that way).

Also, NO - You get the 10/11oz blanket as standard, I think the other blankets are £65 each.

Don't forget - the £395 is exclusive of VAT (and I assume you got that price from xPress) - if that IS the case and you want to buy from xPress you should call them as they will have a deal on the extra blankets when you buy the press at the same time.

I only purchased the Multi-Mug Press with the standard blanket/wrap but got a discount as I am a premium member here