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Make It. Market It. A Full Garment Production and Marketing System Featuring the OKI pro920WT

Graphics One is pleased to announce a complete garment production and marketing system for those wishing to enter the transfer business. In conjunction with Graphics One, Oki Data have launched the 2 for 1 Printer Plan. The 2 For 1 Printer Plan provides a free OKI C711G with the purchase of an OKI pro920WT printer.

With the new 2 For 1 Super Bundle, you can not only image all types of transfers, but can image all the advertising sheets, door hangers, post cards and other marketing materials in support of the transfer business, i.e., Make It. Market It. Making it even better we now have a bundle that includes everything needed to start a transfer business. The Bundle includes the following:

• OKI pro920WT Printer
• OKI C711G CMYK Printer
• GO Metalnox EL 600 1620 Swingaway Heat Press
• Starter Sets of HD Toner
• GO FlipIt 2.0 A-size 100 Sets
• GO UNO A-size 100 Sets
• GO HotFoil Roll
• GO Heat Transfer Tape and Dispenser
• Blank Mousepads Ten

The 2 For 1 Super Bundle List is $9,195 and is available for a limited time.

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OKI Transfer Printers Versus Anajet and Brother DTG Direct-to-Garment Printers

Many of our customers have looked at other technologies for producing on-demand t-shirts or garments and have inquired as to the major differences between LED transfer products as compared to Anajet and Brother direct-to-garment (dtg) printers. We have compiled an overview of the differences between LED and DTG imaging. The major advantages of the OKI transfer technologies are as follows:

• Lower Cost for Printers and Toner
• Faster Printing Speed
• Virtually No Maintenance Cost
• Ability to Work with Far More Fabric Types
• Compatability with Material Types Such as Glass, Plastic, Leather, Wood, Metal, and Many Others
• Much More Versatile and Compatible with Many Different Substrates

For more in-depth coverage please click: LED vs DTG

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GO and OKI Data Announce New 2 For 1 Printer Plan--Buy an OKI pro920WT and Receive a C711G Printer-FREE!

Starting immediately GO and OKI have announced a new promotion which offers a free OKI C711G printer with the purchase of an OKI pro920WT. An overview of this plan is as follows:

• Two Production Printers for the Price of One--$7,495 (Free C711G Printer!)
• • First Complete Transfer and Marketing Solution
• • Produces Dark, Black, Light, White Garments, Transfers, and Marketing Materials
• • Includes OKI Toner (CMYW) and (CMYK) Starter Set
• • OKI C711G Printer Lists at $1,295--FREE

For added information please go to:  http://goo.gl/wKFzi

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GO MiniMax Contour Cutter Featured in SnapGuide

What are the steps needed to use a combination of the GO UNO LED Transfer Printer and GO's new MiniMax 16-inch Contour Cutter? We have the answer. 

Featured in our latest SnapGuide, all you have to do is follow the instructions step-by-step instructions at: http://goo.gl/33Bxi. Following the step-by-step pictorial makes it an easy process to both image and then cut the transfer piece and transfer properly. Although this pictorial is showing the GO UNO, the same process applies to using the OKI pro920WT or the OKI 711WT transfer printers. 

The MiniMax Contour Cutter lists for $995 with further information at Learn More MiniMax. 

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ISS Show with the Industry's Leading LED Transfer Printers for Garments and T-shirts

During the ISS Long Beach Show Graphics One exhibited the complete range of GO and OKI LED Transfer Printers for garments and t-shirts. Starting with the GO UNO LED Professional Transfer Printer, the first 11x17 CMYK printer developed specifically for transfers. Additionally, the OKI pro920WT and OKI 711WT LED Transfer Printers for dark and black garments and t-shirts was exhibited. For added information please go to www.graphicsone.com or for the OKI pro920WT please go to: OKI pro920WT.

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Thanks for Great ISS Long Beach Show

Graphics One ended a very successful three day ISS Long Beach Show with dinner at our favorite "last night after-packing haunt, Rock Bottom Brewery." Shown from left to right is Kerby Bonilla, David Campos, Eddie Herrera, Eleni Barefoot, David Badaylan-Boof Captain, Miguel Turmero, Juan Carlos Clavijo and Christian Sam--a great team of people. 

During the show we showed our trio of industry leading LED transfer units the GO UNO LED Professional  t-shirt and garment transfer system, OKI pro920WT with white toner transfer system and OKI 711WT with white toner transfer system. In addition to our LED transfer systems, we launched our GO NeoTack Dye Sub ink, the first ink with tack and unlimited colors, our GO AquaMax dye sub printer, GO RIO Super Bundle, our GO Metalnox 8000AV PRO fully automatic industrial heat press and a variety of other ancillary products. 

The most important fact is if this show is any indication not only is the economy back, but our industry is going to have an outstanding year. 

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Transfer Paper for OKI pro920WT and OKI 711WT--GO FlipIt 2.0

With the launch of the OKI pro920Wt and OKI 711WT, users are constantly asking which paper should be used to obtain the best performance from these printers. GO's FlipIt 2.0 has quickly become the standard for use with the pro920WT and 711WT. The reason for this is the outstanding whites and colors which are able to be transferred to dark and black garments and t-shirts. FlipIt 2.0 offers no cut, no weed capability, which means you do not have to worry about cutting the paper for transfer. FlipIt 2.0 is available in both 11"x17" and 8.5"x11" sizes. For added information please click here:GO FlipIt 2.0.

One important note:  Can you imagine paying as much for a precoater or pretreament device as you would pay for our printers? Unlike Direct-to-Garment (DTG) or Direct Digital (D2) printers, our process does not require any precoating or pretreatment.

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GO FlipIt 2.0 Transfer Paper for Dark and Black Garments or T-shirts

Users of the OKI pro920WT and OKI 711WT LED transfer printers with white toner have been enjoying tremendous sales using GO;s FlipIt 2.0 transfer paper. This high performance weedless, no cut,  transfer solution for transferring CMYK and white toner on to black and colored t-shirts and garments. FlipIt 2.0 is available in both 11"x17" and 8.5"x11" sizes and is a two step process. 

Many users ask us what is the main difference between using FlipIt 2.0 versus Direct-to-Garment (DTG) or Digital Direct (D2) printers? The main difference is our LED printers print a transfer sheet every two seconds and there is no need for Pretreatment or Precoating. None. Using FlipIt 2.0 provides far higher transfer speed and does not incur the extra costs of a Pretreating or Precoating Device. We say, "No Pretreating or Precoating Needed." 

For added information click on: GO FlipIt 2.0 Transfer Paper

One final comment. Can you imagine the pro920WT and 711WT are priced about the same as the  precoaters or pretrement devices. There is NO reason to purchase these units with the pro920WT or the 711WT. 

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No Pretreatment or Coating Needed for Dark or Black T-shirts

Printwear Q&A--Printwear offer a very good Q&A section on their website and the following is an except from the website concerning D2 (digital direct) or DTG (direct to garment) printers printing white and colors on dark or black t-shirts. The fact is all of the D2 manufacturers including Anajet and Brother indicate the only way to properly image dark and black garments is by precoating, or pretreating the t-shirts. In fact, both companies say it is also good for even light or white t-shirts as well. Please see the Q&A below.

Q. What is the one thing that is most important to ensure consistent quality digital direct (D2) / direct to garment (DTG) prints on darks?

A: The pre-treatment process is key. Just like when building a house, a good foundation is very important. Consistent, even pre-treatment is the foundation on which the rest of the D2 process is built. When the pre-treatment process is not applied properly, the D2 prints will appear to be faded in certain areas and, in cases where insufficient pre-treatment fluid is applied, the print may even wash out of the shirt when laundered.

The best way to achieve a consistent print is to apply the fluid with an automatic pre-treating machine (additional purchase may be required). When properly maintained and used correctly, these machines offer the user the ability to consistently achieve a high quality product. Answered by Brother International Corporation

Note from Graphics One: With the GO / OKI LED transfer system for imaging both dark and black garments, no precoating is needed. What the answer above does not say is that adding a precoater costs between $3,500 and $8,000 above and beyond the printer. Additionally, the precoating must be heat pressed prior to and after the imaging,  adding many steps to the process. The question we have for users is, "why would you spend more than the price of the UNO, 711WT or pro920WT on pretreating or precoating devices? There is absolutely no need for this type of equipment with the GO / OKI solutions.

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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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OKI pro920WT Super Bundle with FREE TONER

OKI pro920WT Super Bundle, the white toner t-shirt transfer bundle, is available now until August 31st.



Virtually pay off your 920 system with the purchase of this bundle! The world's first professional white transfer solution includes one FREE SET of toner which can produce up to 4,500 t-shirts or 9,00 mugs.* The OKI proColor 920 WT is revolutionary white toner transfer bundle for dark shirts and hard surfaces including the OKI pro920WT, 1620 HD Heat Press, GO uPress One Mug Heat Press, one pack of 8.5" x 11" FlipIt 1.0 Dark transfer paper, one pack of FlipIt 2.0 Dark transfer paper, one pack of 8.5”x11” FlipIt 1.0 Hard Surface transfer paper, and one Logo It.

Key Features

• Free Set of Toner with Purchase of Bundle--A $914 Value!


• High Speed and High Performance LED Transfer Printer Using Revolutionary White Toner with Full Color Capabilities


• Ultra-High Speed Imaging--Images 31 (color)-36 (monochrome) Pages/Min


• Ideal for T-Shirt and Apparel Markets in Addition to Hard Surface Applications Such as Mugs, Ceramics, Wood and Beyond

Includes OKI 920 WT Printer, GO uPress 1620HD Heat Press, GO uPress Mug Press,   GO FlipIt 2.0 Dark Transfer Paper (8.5 x 11, one pack) GO FlipIt 1.0 Dark Transfer   Paper (8.5 x 11, 100 sheets), GO FlipIt 1.0 Hard Surface Paper (8.5 x 11, 100 sheets),    GO LogoIt

Ideal Applications

The OKI 920 WT features a revolutionary high definition white toner with vibrant, outstanding color images for transferring onto white and dark t-shirts of various fabric types. Applications include production of t-shirt graphics, garment decorations and hard surface applications such as mugs, ceramics, wood and more.

Warranty

OKI one year on-site warranty is standard with the exception of consumables. Second  year optional parts-only warranty

To learn more, please visit: http://www.graphicsone.com/oki-920-super-bundle.html

*Includes starter toner set along with full set. Measurements based on 8.5x11 T-Shirt or   a coffee mug with 20% CMY and 10% W density with full coverage. Results may vary.

 

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GO FlipIt 2.0 Transfer Paper Arrives! Transfer White and Full Color Images to Black Apparel

 

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GO FlipIt Press Release


GO FlipIt 2.0 is the newest addition to GO's line of professional heat transfer products. The new transfer paper works in both the pro920WT and the GO UNO for transferring bright white and full color to black, color and white apparel. For more information, please visit: http://www.graphicsone.com/go-flipit-2-0.html

 

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