Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison
Anyone using an auto press with an extra print head over the unload station? Looking to replace my Gauntlet 6/8 and wondering how much of a PIA it is to have a person unload a shirt with the extra print head at station 8. Obviously, there would not be a screen there, just side clamps and print arm. So you would have two operators not one. Specifically looking at Diamondback. It cost about $3000 to add the 7th head or $700 to pre wire the print arm for future use.Thanks, Peter
Peter,There is a guru in Jax FL. He designed and built an extra head on a 6/8 Gauntlet for a customer of his. His name is Winston Strickland. His # is 904-343-0848. I am sure it is cheaper to add a head than buy a new press.
I did see the videos and the unloading of the shirts looked fine on the Anatol. But, many times when i print sweats on the Gauntlet, the smaller sized sweatshirts spandex waist bands will get stuck over the edge of the platen. When this happens i must reach down and pull them over the platen at the corners and then pull them off. Not sure if i could do that with the extra print head in the way. After looking at the prices of the new press, flash dryer and extra platens... i will maybe just go with the pre wire route. Hey Jester, i am not interested in the used print arm. Why do you want to sell it?Peter