Mr Peabody 0 Posted March 11, 2009 I saw one of these posted on Craigslist for $3000 - Anyone have any information or experience with one of these? The link takes you to the manufacturer's web page. I'm just a little more than curious. $3000 is out of my reach. Here's the ad they posted This Design To Garment Kiosk II T-shirt printer was purchased brand new. So this is a great deal. It has only been used 3 times. We are a legit screen printing shop and really have no use for this peice of equipment. This purchase comes with everything shown in the pictures below: DTG printing machine, computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, instruction manuals, rip software, and desk if needed. http://www.dtgamerica.com/west/west_kiosk.shtml Thanks Peabody Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tory 0 Posted March 11, 2009 I've seen them at the ISS shows, they are a good machine however you'd have to do your homework. If memory serves me correct, the older modeals can only do white Ts. While the newer models can now do Black or darker color Ts. They clog very easily and the ink is expensive. Personally I have not had the demand although it must be out there somewhere?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenimes 42 Posted March 11, 2009 Direct to garment printing, no heat press/ printer necessary- does it all in one unit. Sweet machines.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted March 11, 2009 Yes they are sweet machines, but like tory I have not had a demand for that type of work, but I have an online friend that has a Brother DTG and he loves his. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midwaste 4 Posted March 12, 2009 I would research more about these at the TSF before buying one. Here is a 9-page thread about this exact machine. http://www.t-shirtforums.com/dtg-brand/t6744.html These machines have come a long way in a few short years, and some of the first ones were obsolete almost as soon as they were released. $3000 is very cheap for a DTG, I wouldnt expect much from it, which is probably why they are selling it. On top of that, they take special blanks, which sometimes have to be pretreated before printing. It's a sweet idea, but it's still miles behind inkjet transfer technology. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john! 1 Posted March 12, 2009 $3,000 is nothing for a DTG machine. I have a shop that does my white DTG orders and theirs is a Brother brand and is around $20,000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Peabody 0 Posted March 12, 2009 Thanks for the info - I was just wondering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuart 4 Posted March 12, 2009 Direct to garment printing, no heat press/ printer necessary- does it all in one unit. Sweet machines.... all the ones i have seen still had to go on the heatpress to be finished. stu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenimes 42 Posted March 13, 2009 You could be right- I may have misread the quick ad. I had seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
23putts 0 Posted March 19, 2009 I would never pay that much for an inkjet printer....Truly thats all they are... Beware of the older models...I have seen the quality of the prints...Its not good...Forget about getting a quality print on a dark shirt... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
