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I want to make shirts. what printer should i buy?

Jan 29, 2005 9:27PM PST

i want to buy a printer that can print with great quality because i want to use it to make shirts using the paper which you iron to any cotton shirt,what printer should i buy? any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.. i need something thats heavy duty cause i want to make it as a small business. i want to print and make shirts and sell it to my friends..

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No Heavy Duty printers at retail.
Jan 29, 2005 11:32PM PST

You'll have to hit the printer maker websites for "heavy duty" models.

But why not treat the printer as a disposable? Even the 100 buck printer will give good service for a year and if you can't factor that into the biz....

Bob

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great idea..ink jet?
Jan 30, 2005 7:59PM PST

that was indeed a good suggestion sir, but im not really that knowledgeable bout printers, im guessing that i should buy an ink jet type of printer and not a laser type.. am i right? what printers are good for printing on iron-on papers sir?

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All but the cheapest.
Jan 31, 2005 10:47AM PST

In short, if it's the cheapest in the store, don't buy it.

Bob