More FAQs on GO NeoTack Dye Sub Ink--How Does Tack Work?

Does NeoTack actually have tack in the ink? 

Yes. GO NeoTack’s use of tack is patented and is the only dye sublimation ink to offer this capability.

What impact does the tack have on the flowability of the ink? 

GO NeoTack has been tested for the past twelve months and has completed internal certification for use with the most advanced EPSON printheads. Extensive long term testing ensures the runnability and no clog formulation of the ink.

How does the tack work?

GO NeoTack employs the use of a chemically inert nano-agent which is heat activated at 140 C when using standard heat presses, calendars or other heat units. Once heat is applied, chemical bonding occurs and the ink adheres to both the fabric and the paper.

Does the use of tack totally eliminate the need for tack paper? 

Not in all cases. With some fabrics there is not enough of fabric pile to create a strong bond. In such cases, we recommend testing to ensure tack paper is not needed. When using GO NeoTack without tack paper, a user can expect to save between 10-25% in paper costs.

Can NeoTack be used with tack dye sub paper?

Yes. When NeoTack is used with tack dye paper the user will have super tack capabilities. Users have been astounded with the crisp, clean lines and edges provided when using NeoTack with both standard and tack dye sub papers.

What is the use of tack paper and is there an extra cost for tack paper? 

Tack paper is used to eliminate ghosting or “double imaging” from the heating process. Generally tack dye sub paper is between 10-25% more expensive than normal dye sub paper.

What type of packaging is offered for GO NeoTack?

GO NeoTack is packaged in our InkPack mylar bags and used with our GO bulk ink system. The InkPacks come degassed and eliminate both contaminents and evaporation which occurs with open containers. GO’s InkPacks enhance the overall performance of our ink and are normally used with GO’s low cost bulk ink system.

What is the list price of GO NeoTack?

GO NeoTack’s List Price is $125 per liter and $65 per 500 ml bag.

Are the GO NeoTack inks covered by a patent license?

Yes. All dye sub inks offered by GO are licensed under U.S. Patent No. 5, 488,907.

Does GO offer any special bundles for changing over to GO NeoTack ink?

Yes. The NeoTack (4 Color) changeover costs includes the following items and is listed for $1,035

-Bulk Ink System

-One Liter CMYK Ink

-One Liter Flush

-Four uFill Cassettes

If an 8 color system, please add $310.

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GO NeoTack Dye Sub Ink Neon FAQs

What makes GO NeoTack different than other dye sublimation inks?

GO NeoTack truly offers capabilities not offered by any other dye sublimation inks including:

•       Twelve Color Dye Sub Inkset Including Three Neon Colors
•       Neon Colors for Use in Either Composite or Spot Colors
•       Patented Enhanced Tack For Dye Sub Paper Cost Savings of Up to 25%        
•       Crisp, Clean Imaging Due to Tack Capabilites
•       Color Gamut 30-40% Larger with the Use of Neon Colors
•       Hybrid Capabilities for Both Dye Sublimation and Direct-to-Fabric Imaging
•       No Clog Formulation for All EPSON Printhead Based Printers
•       Excellent UV Stability

How many dye sub ink colors are in the NeoTack family?

The GO NeoTack inkset offers twelve colors including traditional Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Light Cyan, Light Magenta, Neon Red, Neon Yellow, Neon Blue, Super Black, Orange and Violet.

What is the difference between fluo or fluorescent digital dye sub ink and GO's neon dye sub inks? 
The American Screen Printing Association defines fluorescent inks as special inks which contain extremely bright “neon” pigment colors. Within digitial dye sublimation the term fluorescent is used by different companies to mean different things. For example, Sawgrass Technologies offers fluorescent colors which are invisible in natural light, but become visible when exposed to a black light. Most other fluo dye sub inksets are recommended for spot color use only, such as Sensient, not for combining with other colors in their inkset. GO’s neon dye sub inks use neon pigments and offer the ability to image both spot and composite colors and with no black light needed to see the truly outrageous colors.  

Can GO's neon inks be used with the other colors in the inkset?

GO’s NeoTack can be used in both a spot color capacity and also to create composite colors. In fact, in a four color inkset users are astounded with the incredible range of colors produced by NeoTack ink.

Does NeoTack only come only in neon colors?

No. GO NeoTack has traditional CMYK inks as well as the added colors. There are a total of twelve colors.  

Can you use GO NeoTack Neon Colors with dye sub inks from other manufacturers?

We do not recommend it.  GO NeoTack is recommended only for use with the NeoTack family of dye sub inks.

Can neon inks impact a four color printer? 

Yes. We have users who use traditional CMK colors with Neon Yellow. The use of Neon Yellow when combined with traditional CMYK offers incredible neon Reds, Limes, and Yellows.

How much is the color gamut extended with the use of GO NeoTack Neon inks?

When using either 4, 6 or 8 color configurations with GO neon inks, a user can expect an expanded color gamut of between 30-40% greater than a standard dye sub inkset.

What is the difference between GO Super Black and GO Standard Black? 

Generally we recommend that users print with GO Super Black ink as it is provides a true deep black without any tints. In situations where lighter black is needed, we recommend using the standard black.

What is the shelf life of GO NeoTack?

Twelve months. 

Which printers work well with GO NeoTack Dye Sub Ink? 

GO NeoTack was developed for all printers using EPSON printheads and works especially well with Mutoh ValueJet 1628W, Mutoh ValueJet 1624W, Mutoh RJ-900X, and GO's AquaMax Dye Sub printers. 

What happens in a four color printer if neon yellow is being used and traditional yellow needs to be used (for example if you need a mustard yellow color)?

The simplest way to change the ink is to take out the neon color InkPack (or any other NeoTack color) and insert the replacement color InkPack. Once this new color is inserted we recommend printing a solid color of the replaced ink so that the old color ink will be printed out of the printer’s ink delivery system.

Are all twelve NeoTack colors compatible with each other?

Yes. The entire set of colors are compatible to each other, including the neon colors. 

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Graphics One Announces Partnership with Heat Press and Calendar Manufacturer Metalnox

Graphics One, LLC (GO) has announced its partnership with Metalnox, a provider of heavy duty calendars and industrial heat presses in the Americas.



Metalnox has been manufacturing outstanding equipment since 1982 and offers a complete quality line of heat transfer equipment with original patented technology. The Metalnox heat press and calendar lines offer the most competitive capabilities for industrial transfer applications. Along with this, Graphics One is pleased to offer free installation and onsite service with the Metalnox units.

The Metalnox heat press systems offer exclusive patented technology including Full Automation, Auto Shuttle, and a unique Paper Vacuum System. While the automated technology promises efficiency, precision, and ease of use, the dual shuttles seen in the GO Metalnox 8000AV PRO and 12000AV PRO allow for two continuous pressing jobs. The Paper Vacuum System eliminates the need for tack dye sub paper and enables the use of generic transfer paper to produce crisp, clear images with no ghosting. The quality of the Metalnox units is further displayed with a platen for life warranty in addition to a one year warranty on all consumable items.

Additionally, Graphics One is pleased to announce its GO Metalnox Premium Support working with a nationwide network of dealers to offer installation assistance and onsite support for the GO Metalnox line. This program ensures both premier quality and technical support.

According to Kerby Bonilla, GO Tech Support, “We are very excited to offer the GO Metalnox line of heat presses and calendars. The quality and performance value surpass that of other heat press equipment in the Americas, especially with the value of a lifetime warranty on the platen, one year warranty on all consumable parts, and onsite service from Graphics One and its dealer partners.”

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Graphics One Launches GO MaxCut 28 Contour Vinyl Cutter $1,295

GO MaxCut 28

With the ability to accept up to 28-inch wide rolls of media and 24-inch cutting, the MaxCut is the first of a new line of cutters Graphics One will offer. The new MaxCut 28 uses servo motor technology for fast cutting at 26 ips with "Ultra Smooth" cutting not offered by other cutters. The unit comes with a special version of FlexiStarter and offers value pricing at $1,295. Our initial units will ship with our MRS capability which uses a laser for cutting. In addition to our new 24-inch unit, GO will also offer our MaxCut 54 priced at $1,995 and MaxCut 68 at $2,995. 

The applications for this unit include heat transfer film cutting, vinyl cutting, window film cutting, print-n-cut cutting using either inkjet or OKI LED printers. 

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GO MiniMax Desktop Cutter Coming--16-inch Contour Cutter with Servo Motor Only $995

Over the past many months we have been visited by and have visited a number of companies manufacturing contour cutters. After careful review we have been working with one manufacturer to develop a new line of cutters specifically to Graphics One's requirements. The first cutter to be offered will be the GO MiniMax, a 16-inch desktop contour cutter featuring servo smooth cut capabilities. Listed at only $995, the MiniMax offers great speed, high pressure and is bundled the cloud version of FlexiStarter software. Additionally, for the next two months GO will include the stand as well. A quick overview is as follows:
16-inch Professional Tabletop Vinyl Contour Cutter 
• Print-n-Cut System for the OKI and GO LED Transfer Printers
• Optical Laser Sensor System
• Up to 750 grams of Cutting Force
• Includes FlexiStarter Cloud Software
• Servo Motor Controlled for Smooth Contoured Cuts

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Graphics One is On SnapGuide with "How to Make a T-shirt in Under 60 Seconds"

Graphics One has completed its first SnapGuide as you will see here: How To Make a T-shirt in Under 60 Seconds.

The fact that we can image a t-shirt or garment complete in under 60 seconds is amazing. Consider this: the printer images the transfer sheet in 2 seconds, the heat press takes 30-40 seconds and the t-shirt is complete and ready to sell or use. The printer which is used for this is the GO UNO LED Transfer printer listing for $2,195. Additionally our GO UNO Transfer Paper is unique in that the paper is "no cut, no weed" and is super easy to use. Add a heat press and you are in business. In fact Graphics One offers a complete "Start Your Own T-shirt / Garment Business" for only $2,995. This package includes all the equipment needed to start. For added information please go to: GO UNO LED Transfer Printer. 

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Graphics One Launches Mutoh ValueJet 1638W Dye Sub Printer with GO NeoTack Dye Sub Ink

• With the launch of the new GO NeoTack Dye Sub ink, Graphics One is announcing the availability of the Mutoh ValueJet 1638W Dye Sub Printer with the new NeoTack ink. With the ability to print in 4, 6 or 8 color mode using dual printheads, GO's NeoTack Dye Sub Ink is a perfect fit for the VJ 1638 printer. With traditional CMYK NeoTack, a user can also work with the three neon colors, Neon Yellow, Neon Red and Neon Blue and then add one of the other five colors, including Orange or Blue. At a printing speed of up to 1,000 square feet per hour, the ValueJet 1638W printer is the fastest dye sub printer available at this price point. With the purchase of the 1638W, Graphics One will include its media handling system and its GO InkPack bulk ink system for 4,6 or 8 colors. Additionally, a special version of Wasatch is available as an option for inclusion with the printer. For added information please go to: Mutoh ValueJet 1638W Dye Sub Printer.

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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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GO Annnounces the New GO RIO 900X (Mutoh RJ-900X) Dye Sub Printer

One of the most successful printers we have launched in the history of Graphics One is about to be replaced with a new high speed GO RIO 900X printer. Based on Mutoh's RJ-900X, the new 44-inch printer offers blazing speed with the continued reliability found with the original GO RIO unit (of course the original unit was based on Mutoh's RJ-900). GO's pricing remains the same at $7,995 which includes the printer, take-up system, a starter set of GO NeoTack ink and GO's Bulk InkPack kit. For added information please go to: GO RIO 900X (Mutoh RJ-900X)

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GO NeoTack--How Does Tack Work?

During the ISS show we had a number of possible users ask about how the patented tack works and what the implications are. The tack is comprised of an inert chemical that does not activate until the temperature reaches 140 C. At that point the tack activates and adheres to the fabric. This eliminates ghosting and issues associated with not using tack paper. 

Some have inquired as to whether the tack ink will completely replace tack dye sub paper and the answer is no. In some cases where the fabric density is limited, tack paper may be needed. In the case where tack paper is used with NeoTack ink, then the combined tack is the strongest tack available. At $125 per liter, GO NeoTack offers the best dye sublimation ink value in the market. 

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