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I use the Hotronix Fusion. Somewhere I did a write up on it. The quick change platens and true threading of shirts make it the machine of choice for me. However the brands listed by Dakota are all great and Hix is also a good brand. I prefer a swing away press but they take up more space. Definitely go with the 16x20 platen. Smaller stuff will need press pillows and press pads if you don’t have other sizes of platens but the larger size is worth it for most work.

I explained the issue I was having and they kinda insisted I try again. It sure looks like they will not fit into the hole on the cutter end. I guess I have to take some photos and even use a micrometer to measure the 2 blade types existing and Roland. Luckily I work in engineering so I actually have a micrometer, but I found it kinda surprising that they could not test it on their end or that they expect customers to be using a micrometer? I'm not at the office right now so I cant really do a sanity check. I tried several times and the blades simply don't fit. The description says they should tho. I also made sure to verify there was nothing in the holder by putting back in an old blade which fit no problem.

I have never used Sihouette Studio, but with any cutting software you should be able to calibrate the cutter to the software. Example, when you cut a 3" x 3" square, it should cut a 3" x 3" square. Look for a calibration or resolution in your cutting software.

if you want to start with one you won't be upgrading look for a geo knight, hotronix or mighty press - all rock solid and last very long. along with those brands use more heating coils over the face of the platen for more even heat where cheaper presses use less coils and attempt to use the mass of the aluminum in the casting to even the heat out