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www.images-magazine.com SEPTEMBER 2019 images 29 TIPS & TECHNIQUES Tips and tricks Start by choosing a printer that is able to both satisfy the printing needs of your clients and fit in the back of your vehicle. We suggest a van for transporting all the necessary equipment. For example, the dimensions of our TexJet Shortee 2 DTG printer are L105xW67xH42.5cm (packaged L120xW80xH60cm), while the dimensions of a standard heat press are around L80xW45xH65cm (packaged L90xW70xH70cm). This means that for a heat press and a printer to fit in the back of a van you would need at least an area of 2.0x1.0m. The T-shirts can be placed either inside the packaging or stacked on top of it. Following a few simple tips can make life much easier. For example, it’s a good idea to pre-treat before you hit the road. This way, you will always be production- ready and you also get to avoid the time- consuming and messy spraying process. Next, think about the event you’ll be visiting and plan accordingly. You can have some relevant, pre-existing designs ready to go, so you can quickly upload the software and get down to printing in no time. For example, band logos for music concerts and cartoon designs for kids’ events are great ideas to get you started. When customers want to add their own personal touch to the design, DTG printing helps them do that in a just a couple of minutes. You can also make it easier for customers to pay for their designs by using your mobile phone as a credit card reader. This is a quick and easy way to process transactions without dealing with cash. Transportation Before transporting your printer, make sure you switch it off and remove the power and data cable. Remove and empty the maintenance tank and then place it in its original position. This way you avoid any possible spillage of waste ink. Then, place the transport brake on the platen. Bear in mind that you will need help lifting the printer. The safest way to transport the printer would be in the original packaging. Package the printer as well as possible given the space constraints to avoid any serious damage. Now you’re all ready to break through the limits of a physical store and reach new customers. The bottom line DTG technology allows you to enjoy plenty of benefits that other traditional printing methods aren’t able to offer. First and foremost, you can print small batches — and there has been a growing demand for this in the last few years. You can achieve this from your physical store, an online store, or by getting closer to your customers at events. Remember, DTG printers are so portable, you can ‘move’ your business every time you move your printer, expanding your reach to new customers in the process. So, before purchasing a DTG printer, take some time to evaluate your requirements and consider all the available options in the market, including the potential of a portable DTG printer that will help you to grow your business. www.polyprintdtg.com The TexJet Shortee² is compact and easy to transport making it ideal for taking your DTG printing business on-the-road So much more than quality thread Here at Marathon we may be known for our quality viscose rayon and polyester embroidery thread, but we also stock many other products for the garment decoration industry, including: • pre-cut squares and rolls of backing • underthreads on cone or pre-wounds • over 100 shades of cad cut vinyl • gloss and matt printable films in 50, 75 or 100cm widths In fact, everything you need… all from one trusted supplier. To find out all about the products we stock and to sign up for a trade account to take advantage of trade prices, visit marathonthreads.co.uk or call 01773 741442 today.