Your First Automatic

Buying Your First Automatic Press

By Deborah Sexton

When purchasing your first automatic press, the most important thing to keep in mind is why you are doing it. What you hope to accomplish by automating is critical to determining everything from the size and number of colors to the capabilities and durability, and, of course, the cost of the press that's best for you. Your current situation and your goals for the future dictate the questions you need to ask and what matters most to you.

Installing Your First Automatic Press

By Deborah Sexton

You've put a lot of thought into buying your first automatic press including identifying your needs, checking out your options, and negotiating a good deal. Now all that's left is setting it up, flipping the switch, and you can start printing garments, right? Not quite. Purchasing is only the first step in successfully adding an automatic to a shop. The second, which often doesn't get enough attention, is installing it.

Screen Printing FAQs

Four things all beginning screen printers need to know.

Q: What types of things can be screen printed?
A: Screen printing is one of the most versatile graphic processes. Thousands of different types of garments, ad specialties and promotional items are screen printed. Expand your business by taking on such non-garment products as heat transfers, bumper stickers, decals, signs, and more.

Q: How much does it cost to start a screen printing business?
A: There is equipment to fit every level of production and budget.

T-Shirt Printing, Step-by-Step

New to garment printing? It may seem complicated and a little overwhelming, but learn the basics and you'll be printing in no time.

New to garment printing? It may seem complicated and a little overwhelming, but learn the basics and you'll find it's very easy.

This guide shows how automatic printing machines fit into your screen printing process. You can produce thousands of custom imprinted garments and promotional products with this technique.

Automatic Printing Buyer's Guide

Investing in an automatic press is an important step in growing your business. Get the most out of your investment by evaluating your current and future needs.

Investing in an automatic press is an important step in growing your business. Get the most out of your investment by evaluating your current and future production requirements and choosing a machine designed to keep pace with them. Your considerations should include design complexity, production speed and floor space. Use this guide to find the right Workhorse automatic printer to match your production needs.

Design Complexity

Do you want to produce simple or complex designs? Pick the right press for the job.