Equipment needed to start a heat press business can be a collection of heat press machines,sublimation printers(Epson SureColor F-series recommended), sublimation transfer paper and dye sublimation ink.
Heat press machines come in a variety of sizes and feature-sets. Clam shell and swing-away head flat bed machines are used for clothing and other flat items, while cylinder-shaped presses are used for mugs and other printable cylinder-shaped items. The primary difference between machines includes sturdiness of build, the quality of the heating element, time and temperature controls.
Sublimation Printer
Sublimation printers(Epson SureColor F-series) used for a heat press operation are typically of a larger size format to accommodate large shirt designs and use special dye sublimation ink. Their operation is exactly like a home printer but with different ink. The design is printed onto special sublimation transfer paper, placed over the item and inserted into the heat press to be clamped, heated and the image transferred to the item.
Supplies
Specific supplies needed will vary in size and type according to the type of printing you'll do, but will include extra ink, transfer paper, heat pads, Teflon or other brand of heat resistant sheeting. Heat tape is used to hold transfer paper in position on the item, and a felt heat eraser is used to dissipate heat from the paper and product after printing. Of course, you'll need product and design samples and a stock of blank goods.
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