Finally someone, who can talk normally, being natural and approachable, without that commercial talk, allowing the viewer to be relaxed and giving an honest review about the printing process, without advertising the printer, but explaining it.
FINALLY someone made an in depth honest review and UP CLOSE footage of the difference in shirts when it comes to the same print on both a light and dark color shirt. I own a screen printing business and we focus on bulk, but have been tossing around the idea of getting one of these for the small runs for my existing customers when they have certain events. However, no one has done a video as comprehensive as yours. Really appreciate you going thought all the time and effort to make this video! Liked and Subbed my dude! Keep up the hustle!
I watched from beginning to end 51 minutes... damn that’s an achievement. I noticed many of your comments are 1 and 2 years old, well it’s 2023 and your review is raw and truthful. That sh#t is gold. What really sold me was when you realized that your first design on the light shirt was trash and you replaced it with the design with black in it. The second thing that sold me was when you rubbed your hand over the light shirt and then the black shirt and noted the difference in the sound and feel of the shirt. You gave me a real true understanding of what this printer can do. I’m a 62 year old screen printer and I think I might give this a try. Keep keeping it real.
2:15 Entire T-Shirt Printing Process 8:20 Cost Per Print 13:08 Laser Process Production Time 15:00 Learning Curve Time and Cost 28:10 Final Product 29:53 Production Process, Laser vs DTG, Maintenance, Media Types, Cost of Toner 46:30 Final Product after 4 Wash Cycles
One of the best reviews for a heat transfer printer on RU-vid, very concise and better than the product makers videos! Thanks for the effort you put into doing this, respect!
this hit at the right time. I made a bunch of clothes for my own personal brand about a year ago. I did this cause the shop I was working at was failing and I was only getting 12 hours a week. so I would come in and print my own clothes in hopes to sell clothes and work part time to make ends meet. after a while I finished my catalog, then anxiety and nerves and the stress of putting myself out there and failing started weighing on me heavily. and I ended up putting it to the side. luckily I got picked up at another shop and started working a good 40 hours a week. but still always feeling bitter about not following through. Now a similar situation is happening with my wife and we have been talking about starting this clothing brand up again and following through. this came at the right time brother. I really needed to hear this, thanks!
FANTASTIC REVIEW! I've watched dozens and dozens of videos on the iColor machines and really appreciate the time you put into this one -- and your honest thoughts and opinions. Thank you!
I’ve had my machine for almost a month now. I got frustrated and just left it alone but I’m leaving money on the table. I’m so glad I found this video. Thank you!
I watched a few of your videos before but I became a subscriber because of this video. You saved me a lot of time energy for researching potential options for t shirt printing.
I truly appreciate all of your videos. I have o ly made like $800 since I started... the more information I get from you, the more I feel like I can still gain that traction and succeed with the knowledge I learn from you. Thank you and keep it up!
Just want to let you know your videos are pure gold. I worked with a double plate Brother a couple of years ago and that was cool. I'm a graphic designer who consider some production too. Thanks again :) keep em coming.
Thank you just ran across your video. One of the best explanations I've seen on how to.. you answered a lot of questions for me as a beginner. So appreciate your time
Thanks for the video sir! This is my end game. Grinding on the screen printing game and waiting for my embroidery machine. The icolor 800 is the only thing that makes sense. They say there's less maintenance on the DTG Brother GTX, but $20G vs icolor 800 $9G and like you said multi heat presses. Your flow makes total sense working on a job. I plan to preemptively create A+B prints for some of my clients and just file them so they'll be ready for print. I screen press in a hot garage in Vegas, so I'm really looking forward to this icolor 800 and start printing in the AC. Keep doing work. Subscribed
@@HustleNinjas I understand. A lot of clients I work with are used to vinyl shirts, so I'm not too worried. I do like how the shirt with the negative print came out. I'll keep my eyes on the prize. Ty for the reply
You are amazing!! I've been watching your videos for a while now and this one has been a Godsend! I just purchased the i550 but will upgrade to the 800 once my sales are good. Thank you so much for posting this!!
Watch this video many times to get encouragement to use my HP 254 DW white toner printer now I can finally use it. And just got a accuweb 9 and about to purchase another printer Epson L804 for DTF converted printer best feel.
One tip, if you’re doing color shirts and you have a multi color design think about what colors you can cut out like you do with the black for a black shirt. When I worked at a shop we would have a different screen of the same design for white, black, and color shirts.
Like all of your apparel-business videos, I REALLY enjoyed watching this one! A lot of informations and in my opinion you deserve to get paid for that effort of yours by Uninet at least 5-figure! :) Now I'll just keep on watching more of your vids while filling up my webshop. Stay healthy 'n successful :)
Hey Rich, love your channel... love your honest reviews... can you believe that these printers can NOT be purchased in Australia??? I feel like I'm missing out 👎🇦🇺
Great job...I was actually going to look at the i550 and also get a sub printer...but if its just cartridge swaps...saves space which is always $$. Thank you!
So, I like everything except: apparently this method does not hold up well over lifespan of shirt. I am adding this method because it has it's place, but screen printing and dtg, sub are all parts of my soon to be business and I believe every method has it's place in the print-needs world. If you master them all, your capabilities are almost boundless imo. We can all learn anything we are determined enough to excel in. Great vid review - THX!
Thank You I purchased the 600 and your video helped me out big time. I just can't figure out how to put two images on one sheet also every time I upload my image I have to resize it for the sheet size . CAN YOU DO A VIDEO ON THOSE TOPICS????
Ur video is on point I wish I was able to watch this before I purchased my DTG!!!! The maintenance on This is crazy now I want to turn around and sell mine! Lmk if you know anybody that wants a DTG or how I could sell it fast. 🤦🏽♀️ I would really love to get that print u have I think that would fit mine needs more I just can afford it rite now with this DTG on hand tho! Thank for this video
Great video sir. I normally don't like long videos but as you mentioned earlier the learning curve is ridiculously stupidly too long!!! Nonetheless I am very happy with the entire video you made while you wanted to go to sleep lol. Could you please do another video on how to set up the software including the color adjustments on the printer? I am having trouble with the white toner. Sometimes the printer put lots of white toner and sometimes it doesn't. Hhe last problem im having is the how much of the B sheet stucks to the white toner areas. It always seem to stick to all the colors except the white. Greatly appreciate all the help!
What are you using to cover the design when you repress to remove the shine? Standard teflon sheet? Parchment? Also does the design leave any residue on the sheet you used to cover the design?
Fuck bro I really appreciate the time you took to make this video. Been watching you daily since I started researching t shirt selling/production. Your really blessing us with this knowledge that cost you a lot of failure to learn. Thank you!
Hi! Thanks you so much for your video! It has been super helpful. Can you only do the negative space technique with the color black? Could the negative space be done with other colors as well? For example, yellow, red, green, etc. Thank you so much in advance 😊
I feel like, the printing and ink is cheaper, but the sheets are expensive. DTG the maintenance is more tedious, but the ink can be also expensive and maintenance be time consuming. I still have not decided on either one, even though this one I am leaning towards because of the versatility of what it can do. Misprinting is a bit more limited with this one, versus the DTG, it seems to be a pretty good thing.
Would you recommend getting started with a sublimation printer or a white toner printer? My budget is high so I can start with high quality printers. Im just going back and forth between sublimation or white toner printer.
this and John's channel is my go to, any other you guys will recommend? and I did start my own brand and designs, but just stuck on one thing, not sure how to make a website or do drop shipping and such...did you guys have any success starting your own brand?
I probably would print one day, and then do the adhesive, just create a work flow and print on the next day... But I am not sure, whether I can store them once they have the adhesive on...
Hey Rich love your videos I wanted to know can you make a video on how to set up the settings on your Geo Knight heat press there aren't good videos out. the clam shell.
Thanks for making this video. I am currently doing lots of slogan shirts with vinyl but want to be able to do designs with some texture/grunge. I also want to be able to put some intricate hand drawn designs on shirts but vinyl and the weeding that comes with makes that a no-go. How would you say this set up handles thinner lines and fully white prints? Thanks so much for your time and sharing your experience!
Hi hustle ninja. My question to you is as a designer how do you know which method is best for different designs? Apart from the cost, how do you distinguish which designs are silkscreened, direct to garment or laser transfer ??
The Uninet iColor is really expensive for me. Wonder if there is a cheaper brand for a star-up business. Just got my Maxx digital press but I'm looking for a better printer but less expensive that meets the high-quality on tshirt icolor printer machines,,
Thank you for the vid” question, will 8x11 laser printer be big enough to start a t shirt company or is it highly recommended that I start with the 11x17 printer I think it is for double the money it cost to buy , thank you
Will this ProRip software work like the Cameo Silhouette program where it allows you to import and edit and all that good stuff? This is assuming youve used the Cameo Sihouette cutter
