Amazing difference in production quantities. . We have a neoflex, just changed to cmyk only. White just wasn't worth it. Too much maintenace and aggra. The epson heads just ain't there yet for full production quantities at market rates. However, do it at the right price and ohbaby!
Did 300 full fronts with a screen one color back, have 200 more the next two days. Many 50-70 runs as well.
Damm things are slow at high res. 2 min for the 300 print, blah art, but spectacular print. Would have been a 9 color screen job
So- need air heat presses, need at least two epson based dtg's and we use 4 heat presses total with a speedtreater (looking at a viper for more even coverage). The new Grafitees have high white cost (don't let anybody fool you) and we may look at the cmyk version when enough are on the ground to be seen in action, not at a show.
Art still needs to be worked on to take advantage of the hi res.
I don't think most people realize the differences between a production shop of any decorating techniques, and a smaller shop.
Room and client base for both. We have followed the Wal-mart economy theory. At least we're not lacking for business. We just need to finish figuring out how to produce it quickly and efficiently.
Looked at Kornits, but did not like the feel of the print. Rubbery at best. However, will keep them in mind. Anajet torqued me off at ISS Atlantic City, and we discarded them as viable for our shop. Dtg brand is still epson based.