Printing Question

[Jim Beachler]

I'm not sure if this is the correct forum or not. Please move it where it is more appropriate

I have recently become interested in printing with color onto wood.
I have found flatbed printers that can do it.
Does anyone have experience with them or info about them?
What do you think about flatbed printers?

[Mike Null]

Jim

Rick Woltman at Woltman Trophy in Bridgeton has a dandy. It takes half a garage and does beautiful work. His was a 6 figure version but can do a wide variety of work. He'll be glad to talk with you.

[Martin Boekers]

There is a lot of "junk" out there in the lower price range so be careful.

Mimaki makes a "tabletop" UV printer, not cheap though.

You may also want to check with Rodne Gold as he has quite a bit of experience with
printers.

In the mean time consider using Magic Touch Transfer Paper for laser printers. This is cheap and easy to
use. All you need is a standard laser printer (Oki's can be had for under $500) I use a Xerox Phaser,
Most will work. And you'll need a heat press. Then you are only limited to the size of the printer and press
platen. This is a cheap way to explore the possibilities. I use this process for many items, metal, wood
and esp tiles.


Marty

[Richard Rumancik]

Try the signmaking forum and search on "flatbed printer" and try similar searches and you will find some discussions.