Comments on: Pimping Goes Digital…

By: leetringes

leetringes — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:05:47 +0000

Over the last few years there have been some upgrades and modifications to the Versacamms. Currently, there are 2 series….a “VP-i” and “SP-i”. Each of these series have a 30″ model and a 54″ model. There are a few differences but basically speed and warranty. The SPi has two print head and the VPi has four print heads. Therefore, the VPi is about 35-50% faster printing. The SPi has a 1 year warranty and the VPi has a 2 year. We use the VPi here in our office and at most of the tradeshows we go to. Best bet for a one shot deal…hard to answer but I would say get as much as you can afford because it will be worth it. The VPi is well worth the extra money, the speed difference will make you more productive and the extra year of warranty is very valuable. However, if your budget only has room for the SPi, you will not be disappointed.

By: Tina

Tina — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:20:14 +0000

I notice that there are 2 different series of the Versacamm and then 2 models in each series. Which one are you guys using? Also, if you’re gonna invest that much cash, what’s the best bet for a one shot deal?

By: Fred

Fred — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:08:47 +0000

You guy’s a great. I look forward to your projects. I have a canon ipf6100 printer with a roland cutter. You only talk about versacamm, is there any reason I shouldn’t try this or is ther a difference?

By: Mr. Eric

Mr. Eric — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:35:51 +0000

Where can I purchase the same “transfer mask” that is used in the video??

please let me know……….

By: Mike Koval

Mike Koval — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:55:20 +0000

The cut only design took about 10 minutes to weed and 6 presses with the heat press. Lets just say about 15 mins total with weeding and pressing…compared to about 3 minutes in weeding, masking and pressing the digital print.

Some digital prints are done with a white border around it to make the weeding easier. The Quick Print material we used is extremely easy to weed so there is no need for the border.

The printed transfer has a very nice hand as opposed to this particular vinyl design since there are 6 layers of vinyl applied. Both materials hold up to very well with washings and most likely out last the garment.

By: leetringes

leetringes — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:53:25 +0000

Hi Scooter,

In this example we chose to cut right up to the design. Basically, when you are doing to artwork..you dictate how close you would like the cut to be. Sometimes people leave the white bleed to make it a more simple cut and easier.

The feel is going to depend on the media you use. Just like the cut vinyl, the digital material can be thick or thin with many different feels. Some are PU based and some PVC based. So you can get a nice soft screenprint like feel or a thicker “vinyl – like” feel.

The longevity is really the same as the cut vinyl. The Versacamm uses Eco Solvent ink that should withstand washing for the life of the garment and never fade. Hope this helps!

By: Mike Koval

Mike Koval — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:46:37 +0000

The pimashirt logo was initially an Illustrator file saved as an EPS for the VersaCAMM.

The material use to pull off the transfer was out TTD mask.

By: Scooter

Scooter — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:23:51 +0000

What a difference in labor costs! It looked as though you had it cut right up to the colors. Some other examples I have seen always had a thin white border around it.

How does the printed feel compared to the vinyl? Any idea how the printed stands up to repeated washings?

Nice job!

By: Patricia OConnor

Patricia OConnor — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:28:11 +0000

Great comparison guys. Two ?s please

What format did you use for the Pimp-a-Shirt logo so you could weld it for the VersaCamm

Can you tell me what the transfer medial was – the volume was a little low to clearly understand what you were said you were using to pull the logo off the Versacamm opaque material. Thanks a lot