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5 Reasons Every Screen Printer Needs a DTG Printer

Submitted by Melco Admin on Fri, 05/13/2016 - 12:16

“Screen printing is a dinosaur.” I heard that in 2007 when I bought my first DTG printer from the production manager of one of the largest screen print outfits in the country. 

There have been some amazing advancements in recent years in screen printing but my friend was right, screen printing has its limitations in the modern garment decoration world.

How to Market Your T-Shirt Printing Business With the F2000

Submitted by Melco Admin on Sat, 12/05/2015 - 09:31

You do not need a massive marketing budget to spread the word about your garment printing business. Building industry relationships, a website, basic knowledge of online marketing, and creative prospecting can take your business to new heights.

The Benefits For Epson F2000 Owners

 

 

It's the world's most reliable printer

Understanding Epson SureColor F2000 Maintenance

Submitted by Melco Admin on Wed, 12/02/2015 - 10:40

The Epson SureColor F2000 is the easiest, most user-friendly Direct to Garment printer to maintain on the market. One of the biggest advantages of the SC-F2000 is that the maintenance is prompted and preventative. Just follow your maintenance schedule to avoid the catastrophic breakdowns of typical printers.

This article will address your prompted and scheduled maintenance for the Epson SureColor F2000 DTG Printer.

Machine Downtime:

Turn Your Printer Off Daily:

Comparing the Best Direct-to-Garment (DTG) Printers

Submitted by Melco Admin on Tue, 11/03/2015 - 08:04

There are numerous DTG printer manufacturers on the market. Each one claims their printer has advantages and features that set it apart from the competition. 

With a saturated market, it is hard to tell which printers truly offer the right needs for your printing business. It’s easy to get hung up on special features and technical modifications, but it is important to understand how the printer is made and if it can reliably do the job it is intended to do. 

How To Start a T-Shirt Printing Business—The Plan

Submitted by Melco Admin on Thu, 07/30/2015 - 12:48

THE BUSINESS PLAN: WHY YOU NEED TO CRAFT ONE

You have great contacts and tremendous design ideas. All you need to do is start your own t-shirt printing company, right?

Let’s look at some important questions you need to answer when you are considering how and where to start.

First, it is extremely important that you craft a business plan. Notice that I say “Craft,” and not “Create.”

Best Shirts To Print On When Using White Ink, and Why

Submitted by Melco Admin on Fri, 05/29/2015 - 15:15

“For best results, use a T-shirt that is 100% cotton with thick and tightly-woven material, and a cotton blend ratio of 100 to 50%. Since the print quality cannot always be guaranteed for some types of fabric, perform a test print first.”

Okay that’s nice, but what does a “thick and tightly-woven shirt” look like and how do I know which brand offers thick and tightly-woven options? 

Three Ways to Make MORE MONEY with the Epson F2000

Submitted by Melco Admin on Mon, 04/27/2015 - 11:39

Most businesses follow the standard checklist for marketing and advertising their services. Set up a website, work on your google ranking and SEO, advertise online and traditional media, etc.

If you own an Epson F2000 you can increase your product sales with little to no advertising budget. Create a website, do free SEO work, register your business, yes, yes, and yes, but also do the following 3 free things that are only possible with the Epson F2000.

1. Let your competitors market for you.

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