Finally got my stuff!

[Bsurb]

does it not matter what kind of printer you use to print out the positives??

[Prosperi-Tees]

The most popular printer is probably the Epson 1400 although that has been replaced with the Epson 1430. You can use the stock ink carts but that will get expensive rather quickly so most install refillable cartridges. I got my set at www.filmdirectonline.com. I just got some film from Maverick Graphic Supply who is a member here and I am happy with their film.

[Frog]

Simply put, some work better than others, just as some ink and film, and settings combinations work better than others.
Like I said, I use an HP 9800. Most popular are Epsons. Get yourself a sample of some damn waterproof film and fool around with it!
My drivers allow an increase in ink volume, and I use the best quality setting for maximum density.

[Bsurb]

and does it matter if its waterproof inkjet? if i have an officejet

[Denis Kolar]

You need emulsion remover, degreaser, press wash, and ink degrader (Ink wash).
Those are the basic chemicals you will need.

Stay away from spray tack, use water based pallet adhesive.

Good chemical companies are Easivay and Franmar, but there is a bunch of other ones too.

Also, it is called waterproof transparency paper

[Bsurb]

I found a guy who is selling an epson 1400 for $50... Ahhould i keep myofficejet and save $50 or get it?

[Denis Kolar]

I found a guy who is selling an epson 1400 for $50... Ahhould i keep myofficejet and save $50 or get it?

Make sure it is in working condition. And, if it is BUY it.
Also, you can see if you can find some Epson Workhorse 1100 still in the stores.
They were around $120, but they are discontinued and can be found for around $70 brand new. I use that one and I can print up to 13x19"

[Croft]

I found a guy who is selling an epson 1400 for $50... Ahhould i keep myofficejet and save $50 or get it?

There pretty cheap new I think I only paid $240 a couple of years ago , Have had zero problems with it, when it breaks it will go out the door and be replaced with new one, there is no reason to try and fix at that price.  Get samples of film from any of the suppliers you use, I tried about 4 when I started and have settled on one.  Definetly buy the all black carts from filmdirect and an extra bottle of ink. That is where your biggest savings will be.

[Bsurb]

ok ill see what i can do... i purchased my chemicals today... i purchased the green stuff from ryonet, the stuff that does the decreaser and haze in one bottle.. and i purchased emultion remover... 4 different inks, and emulsion...

should be good to go to start printing this week just need a little help getting started from step 1

[Bsurb]

also my transparencies will be here WED with the chemicals.. i found a guy selling a epson 1400 with ink, usb cable and ect for $75 cash. im going to see if the positives will print fine on my office jet first