We've been having issues with other pre-treatments on dark poly and safety colors. After watching this I have some Image Armor Ultra showing up today wish us luck!! We use Freejet 330tx Plus (which is actually an Epson R2400).
I adjusted the contrast to 100 and the saturation to high but the ink looks dull a lot. Did I forgot to adjust the white layers underneath? Or it's that supposed to do with those adjustments
Why are temps so low? Image Armor shows a temp of 330 degrees for pressing the pretreatment as well as 330 degrees for pressing printed garments with Ricoh inks. This also mirrors what Ricoh Ri 1000 manual shows.
What about the Gildan 18000 sweatshirts? I use a ricoh ri-1000 as well and the prints come out great until curing. After curing they come out very faded looking as the ink isn't curing well I run my heat presses at 340 with very light pressure. I have tried multiple pretreat solutions. Still no success. I see other print shops printing on these exact sweatshirts with great results but I can't get any info from anyone....
when will the software be able to print white and color right after each other? rather than all white then color. less problems with white poking out. registration..
One pass printing is not controlled by the software, and there’s a new printer released next year that can do one pass printing, but you should look into the registration issue it could be a design setup thing in the software
Hi there! The pretreat he used in this video is meant for polyester shirts, let us know if you have any other questions we're here to help! Thanks so much for watching.
The software that comes with this printer is the Anarip Software. You can learn more about everything that comes with this package right here -> ricoma.com/US/machine/ricoh-ri-1000
Hi there, thanks so much for watching. This is a great question to ask in our Facebook support group, Embroidery and Custom Apparel Mastery. This group is meant for all lovers of embroidery with lots of resources and more members discussing topics and helping each other out and learning about Ricoma machines and other brands! We recommend you join this group as we'd love to have you! facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery
Hi there! It's either that you are using too much heat and need to lower it or you need to get a teflon cover for the heat press to avoid the rust stains transferring to the shirt! Give us a call if you still need help! 305-418-4421 and press 3
Definitely need to see a wash test on these. Prints always look good once printed, proof is in the washing.
Definitely! You can get up to 40 washed with this process!
@@ricomatv when you say 40 washes, is that 40 before you start to see fading and or is that 40 washes and it is gone?
We've been having issues with other pre-treatments on dark poly and safety colors. After watching this I have some Image Armor Ultra showing up today wish us luck!! We use Freejet 330tx Plus (which is actually an Epson R2400).
Good luck!
Those designs look awesome! Super vibrant...
Thanks! Thanks for watching
Nice! How many washes can a print like that go through?
Up to 40 washes!
@@ricomatv When you say 40 washes, is that it still looks great at 40 washes before you see it breaking down or 40 washes and its gone?
I adjusted the contrast to 100 and the saturation to high but the ink looks dull a lot. Did I forgot to adjust the white layers underneath? Or it's that supposed to do with those adjustments
Hi! We recommend speaking to our service team so they can help you with this ---> ricoma.com/US/support
Hey how do you add the second white layer for the black shirts
Hi there, thanks so much for watching. Please send an email to service@ricoma.com and someone will be able to walk you through this process.
Great new to DTG but I’m diving in tomorrow. Ty for your damn near perfect tutorials 👍🏾 ? Do you press the hats after print or the oozies
Thanks so much for watching. Yes, you'll want to press any DTG garments after printing to cure the ink.
Why are temps so low? Image Armor shows a temp of 330 degrees for pressing the pretreatment as well as 330 degrees for pressing printed garments with Ricoh inks. This also mirrors what Ricoh Ri 1000 manual shows.
Hi there, thanks so much for watching. You can certainly use temps as high as 330 but keep in mind that different fabrics may require adjustments.
@@ricomatv Thank you!
This video was very informative..
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You don’t need to press the extra areas to rid the pretreat?
Hi Kate, check out this video we did on how to remove & avoid stains --->th-cam.com/video/LdGX3g4AY5w/w-d-xo.html.
Is the Pretreatment concentrated formula and does it have to be dilute before use?
This pretreat we feature in this video does not have to be diluted, thanks for watching!
Can you put parchment paper or Teflon under the threaded shirt to eliminate the clean up process?
You can!
Which pretreatment should I use for a different colored shirt (red for example)
The dark color pre-treatment. You can use the light one on lighter-colored shirts. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for making this video. What does the shirt look like when turned inside out? Is the ink on the inside of the shirt?
Once it’s cured, it doesn’t usually seep through
Would it work on Hoodies and pants?
Absolutely!
What about the Gildan 18000 sweatshirts? I use a ricoh ri-1000 as well and the prints come out great until curing. After curing they come out very faded looking as the ink isn't curing well
I run my heat presses at 340 with very light pressure. I have tried multiple pretreat solutions. Still no success. I see other print shops printing on these exact sweatshirts with great results but I can't get any info from anyone....
Hi there, if you contact our support team they can teach you some great tips> ricoma.com/us/tech-support
I do NOT have any MIM combinations to choice from How can I fix this??
Hi there! Please submit a request with the team so they can help! ---> ricoma.com/US/contact-us
what is the name of the program you fixed the design on it before you send it to the machine
Hi! Were you referring to Chroma?
when will the software be able to print white and color right after each other? rather than all white then color. less problems with white poking out. registration..
One pass printing is not controlled by the software, and there’s a new printer released next year that can do one pass printing, but you should look into the registration issue it could be a design setup thing in the software
Are those polyester performance shirts? If so, why did you use regular dark & light pretreat instead of polyester pretreat?
Hi there! The pretreat he used in this video is meant for polyester shirts, let us know if you have any other questions we're here to help! Thanks so much for watching.
Do you usually have a pretreat ring or square on the shirts once the print is done?
There's usually some residue but it goes away after washing the shirt!
Is the Pretreatment concentrated and Do you have to dilute any of the Amor ultra?
This pretreat we feature in this video does not have to be diluted, thanks for watching!
How do i avoid getting the white stain block from the pretreat fluid after curing polyester and cotton garments?
Hi El, thanks so much for watching. Make sure that you are curing your pretreatment enough that you don't see the white stain.
@@ricomatv do I keep curing even when the garment is now dry?
can you print on transparent decal paper for water slide decal or dry decal with DTG printer?
Hi our support team can help you with your questions: ricoma.com/us/tech-support
What if you need to pretreat the back too?
Cure the front and then pretreat the back
What program are you using. We have the same printer and we do not have that program your using.
The software that comes with this printer is the Anarip Software. You can learn more about everything that comes with this package right here -> ricoma.com/US/machine/ricoh-ri-1000
Are you able to print on 100% Polyester Windbreakers? Will the process be the same?
Yes, but you need to have polyester specific pretreatment to make it work
Can this DTG also be used for cotton shirts?
Yes, works best on cotton!
Are these the same pretreat solutions used for cotton?
yes they are
Will this work on stretchy compression fabrics?
hi there for help with different fabrics make sure to contact our support team, ricoma.com/us/tech-support
Can you use any dtg textile ink or is there a specific kind?
It needs to be original ink compatible with the machine
how much can we put water on 100ml for pre treatment
Hi there, thanks so much for watching. This is a great question to ask in our Facebook support group, Embroidery and Custom Apparel Mastery. This group is meant for all lovers of embroidery with lots of resources and more members discussing topics and helping each other out and learning about Ricoma machines and other brands! We recommend you join this group as we'd love to have you! facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery
hi if i dont want use press?
You can use an iron!
those stains get everywhere, as well as condensation across heat press's perimeter, this process really sucks
It's a challenge, but we're always here to help!
what if t shirt color is other than white or black?????
If its a dark shirt use the dark pretreat, if its a light shirt the light pretreat.
@@ricomatv thank you so much
I get stains on polyester
Hi there! It's either that you are using too much heat and need to lower it or you need to get a teflon cover for the heat press to avoid the rust stains transferring to the shirt! Give us a call if you still need help! 305-418-4421 and press 3
An actual machine will do WONDERS for improving the results and doing them continually.
Thanks for your feedback! We will hopefully do videos with a pretreat machine in the future!
Do you need to wear a mask or facial covering while doing this process?
You don't have to wear a face mask, but can if you prefer.
@@ricomatv Ok thank you! what about when heat pressing it to activate the pre-treatment? I'm just basically wondering if this pre-treatment is toxic.