Direct-to-Garmet or LED Transfer Printer

In the first of our discussions of whether direct-to-garment / D2 printers and GO/OKI LED printers are competitive, below you will find an overview of what the GO / OKI LED transfer solutions offer:

• Three Printers--UNO, 711WT and 920WT
• Printers for Specific Applications--The UNO is perfect for CMYK light and white imaging, whereas the OKI 711WT is a letter size printer for imaging on dark and blacks and the pro920WT is the best 11"x17" transfer printer for imaging darks and blacks.  
• Low Cost—The cost of entry starts at $2,195 and a full system can be had for as little as $2,995. Additionally the OKI 711WT lists for $3,395 and the pro920WT is $7,495. 
• Full Color and White—Solution offers the ability to print on light, dark and black garments in full color including white
•  Low Operating Costs—CMYK toner with paper averages $.50 and CMYW $1.50 for letter sized images
• Easy-to-use—Just like using a desktop printer so little training needed
• High Speed—Images at up to one transfer sheet every two seconds
• Full Complement of Transfer Material—Transfer materials are available for so many applications beyond just garment decoration
• No Complicated Maintenance—All that is needed is to flip the on-off switch
• Onsite Warranty—One year onsite warranty on printers with second year optiona

Over the next few weeks we will discuss the specific differences between GO and OKI's solutions and how they compare to direct-to-garment printers from manufacturers such as Anajet and Brother.

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Laser vs LED: What Is the Difference?

Laser printers and LED printers are often grouped together when speaking in broad categories, though they are different technologies. They both use static electricity applied to a drum, which helps adhere toner with heat to create an image. The main difference is how the static charge is applied.

Laser: A laser printer uses a single laser beam aimed at a revolving mirror that reflects the beam through a series of lenses and finally to an image drum. When the laser reaches the rotating imaging drum, it creates a static charge that attracts toner to it, which is then transferred to the page. The laser scans across the page in sequence, emitting thousands of light bursts per second.



LED (Light Emitting Diode): An LED printer, on the other hand, uses an array of tiny LED lights that light up at different times to create the static charge. Since the lights span the entire width of the drum, an LED printer requires fewer moving parts.



WHY IS LED THE ‘PRO CHOICE’?
LEDs are more efficient and reliable than conventional laser printers as they have no moving parts (second image). Given the number of moving parts, laser printers can be costly and time-consuming to repair - a problem Oki Data customers do not face as OKI’s toner-based printers use LED technology.

The digital LED light source further allows higher print speeds at higher resolutions than traditional laser light sources. Laser systems rely on elaborate combinations of rotating mirrors and lenses that must remain in alignment throughout their use. The laser scans from one end of a line to another, then starts on the next line. Unlike laser printers, an LED printhead has no moving parts. Additionally, OKI has a straight-line paper path less susceptible to jams when feeding heavy stock, envelopes or labels.

WHAT ABOUT CONSISTENCY?

With an LED printer, page one will look exactly the same as page 500. A product of engineering, laser printers cannot produce the same consistency. LED printers promise the same sharpness and clarity print after print.

WHY GO LED?
• Excellent Print Quality
• Higher Reliability and Lasting Performance with No Moving Part Technology
• Higher Print Speeds at Higher Resolutions
• Higher Print Quality Finish
• Higher Accuracy
• Maximize your Workspace - More Compact Size Also Means Using Less Raw Materials
• Low Maintenance
• Long Printhead Life (LEDs) with High Energy Efficiency
• Amazing Color

*OKI is so confident in the reliability of the LEDs  that a 5-year warranty is provided.

For more information, please see: http://www.okidata.com/mkt/html/nf/LEDvsLaser.html

For a video visual, please see: http://www.okidata.com/mkt/html/nf/LEDvsLaser_Flash.html

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Graphics One Redefines Dye Sublimation Ink Standards with the Launch of GO NeoTack Ink

Burbank, California-November, 2012-Graphics One, LLC (GO), an international distributor dedicated to providing innovative, high quality products to digital imaging professionals worldwide is launching its new GO NeonTack Ink, a professional grade dye sublimation ink with integrated tack to eliminate ghosting and the need for tacky dye sub paper. GO will be demonstrating its GO NeonTack Ink at the ISS Long Beach Show January 18-20.

GO’s NeonTack Ink offers newly patented heat activated Tack Technology developed to eliminate the need for tacky paper with a formula providing tack function to conventional dye sub papers when used with textiles and apparel. Even the most basic dye sublimation transfer papers are capable of producing ultra crisp and vibrant transfer results decreasing the overall cost of the sublimation process. Moreover, GO NeonTack Ink provides a hi-fi 12 color set with three new neon colors including Neon Red, Neon Yellow and Neon Blue in addition to Super Black, Orange, Blue, CMYK, Lc and Lm to create an outstanding color gamut 30 to 40% greater than average dye sublimation ink. GO Neotack even enhances four color printers by using traditional NeoTack Cyan and Magenta with Neon Yellow and Super Black. Other neon colors can also be substituted for the traditional colors from our NeoTack ink set.



The excellent runability and no clog formula extensively tested in EPSON printheads solidifies GO NeoTack Ink as the new standard for dye sublimation ink.

According to David Badalyan, GO Sales Management, “We are very excited to offer the new GO NeoTack dye sub ink as it eliminates the need for tacky paper creating far crisper images while decreasing the overall cost of sublimation by as much as 25%. GO NeonTack Ink offers a new level of dye sublimation printing with vibrant colors, true blacks, and neon spot colors not offered by other sublimation inks.”

GO’s NeoTack Ink is packaged in one liter and 500 ml degassed foil inkpacks at a very competitive price point of $125 and $65 respectively. GO NeoTack Ink will begin shipping in January 2013.

For more information, please see: http://www.graphicsone.com/go-neotack-ink.html

 

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GO UNO Paper--No Cut, No Weed Paper for GO UNO Printer

GO UNO No Weed, No Cut Transfer Paper is a high performance one step weedless transfer paper for both the GO UNO and for OKI LED transfer printers. This new transfer paper allows a user to easily transfer images to a variety of white and light colored fabrics or dark fabric with metallic foil. The secret is only the toner transfers and nothing else. Users will find this process simple as well as the easiest way to make money in the garment transfer business--print it, transfer it, sell it. Pricing is $.50 per sheet. For added information please click on: GO UNO Transfer Paper

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OKI pro920WT Super Bundle

Start your t-shirt business with the GO 920WT Super Bundle. This super deal provides virtually all the products needed to start a successful t-shirt business. The solution includes:

TheOKI 920 WT Super Bundle includes the OKI 920 WT Printer, One FREE set of toner, GO uPress 1620HD Heat Press, GO uPress Mug Heat Press, GO FlipIt 2.0 DarkTransfer Paper (8.5” x 11”, 20 sheets), GO FlipIt 1.0 Dark Transfer Paper (8.5” x 11”, 100 sheets), GO FlipIt 1.0 Hard Surface Transfer Paper (8.5” x 11”, 100 sheets) and GO LogoIt

For more information about this system, click on: OKI Super Bundle

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GO Metalnox Calandra 1800AD PRO

Graphics One has launched the Metalnox Calandra calendar in the Americas. Offering the capability to image cut sheets, dye sublimation roll-to-roll and direct transfer substrates makes this one of the most versatile calendars available. In fact it is one of the only calendars offering 3-in-1 capabilities. This unit is the leading calendar used throughout the Americas for heavy duty imaging by apparel factories. The unit comes with installation and one year onsite warranty (please ask for the details). An overview is:

• 71" 3-in-1 Calendar Heat Transfer 
• Cut Sheet, Roll-to-Roll and Direct-to-Transfer Calendar Transfer
• Heavy Duty Industrial Unit with Cut-off Continuation in Case of Losing Power
• Uniform Heat Distribution Using Thermal Oil Cylinder
• Patented Dual Felt Protection System

For added information please click on: GO Metalnox Calandra 1800AD

 

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GO Announces New GO NeoTack Dye Sub Ink

Today Graphics One announced its new GO NeoTack dye sublimation ink, a new ink featuring a new patented ink tack tack technology along with having a color gamut of 30% to 40% greater than normal dye sub ink. Our new NeoTack ink redefines expectations for dye sublimation ink. For added information please click on: GO NeoTack Info.

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GO Products Named to Digital Output Top 50

The November issue of Digital Output, which is due to hit the streets on Oct. 26, honors 50 companies in the industry as top innovators in 2012.

Graphics One was chosen by Digital Output readers to the Top 50, as well as three Graphics One products: EcoMax, FlagMaster and RIO products. All three of these products are only available through the Graphics One Distribution channel.

For added information please click on the following:

• EcoMax--http://www.graphicsone.com/ecomax
• FlagMaster--http://www.graphicsone.com/vj1624-kala
• RIO Printers--http://www.graphicsone.com/go-rio-44-inch

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GO Metalnox 8000AV PRO Launched at ISS

During the ISS Long Beach show in several weeks, Graphics One will launch a number of new products. One of the new products will be the GO Metalnox 8000AV PRO industrial heat press. Sporting dual fully automatic pneumatic 33.5-x43-inch shuttles, the 8000AV is perfect addition to garment producer's factories. Additionally, the 8000AV PRO offers a patented vacuum system which eliminates the need for tacky paper on full presses. For added information please click:GO Metalnox 8000AV PRO

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GO Metalnox 12000AV Heat Press Launched

Graphics One has launched the GO Metalnox 12000AV Heat Press in the Americas. This fully automatic dual shuttle heat press offers a patented paper vacuum system for use with no tack paper, a full size of 39-inches by 58-inches and is the most industrial heat press in the market at this price point. For added information please click on: GO Metalnox 12000AV PRO

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