what kind of printer used to print decals?
jtaing858
03-07-2004, 10:54 AM
hey im wondering wut kind of printer u use to print decals? cuz i wanna make my own decals and stuff u know but ya..thank you
dmackack
03-07-2004, 12:29 PM
I use an alps MD5000 it works great.
jtaing858
03-07-2004, 11:02 PM
how much do thye cost?
simdel1
03-08-2004, 04:28 AM
you can buy decal paper for your inkjet printer. you have to bear in mind that your printer cannot print white (whereas an alps printer can). you can buy decal paper that is white instead of transparent though. you will just have to be very accurate when you cut them out.
mixed_menace
03-08-2004, 01:21 PM
I use an alps MD5000 it works great.
where does one pick up this printer?
where does one pick up this printer?
simdel1
03-08-2004, 03:20 PM
where does one pick up this printer?
if i remember correctly (someone please correct me if im wrong) but i believe they are no longer been produced. you would have to buy one second hand...maybe through ebay. i think they are quite pricey too
if i remember correctly (someone please correct me if im wrong) but i believe they are no longer been produced. you would have to buy one second hand...maybe through ebay. i think they are quite pricey too
dmackack
03-08-2004, 07:12 PM
they no longer make them but you can get one on ebay for about 300
Ebay (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?query=alps+printer&ht=1&sosortproperty=1&from=R10&BasicSearch=)
I made these decals using the alps printer
http://images5.fotki.com/v59/photos/1/15012/437200/DSC00007-vi.jpg
http://images5.fotki.com/v53/photos/1/15012/401002/1-vi.jpg
Ebay (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?query=alps+printer&ht=1&sosortproperty=1&from=R10&BasicSearch=)
I made these decals using the alps printer
http://images5.fotki.com/v59/photos/1/15012/437200/DSC00007-vi.jpg
http://images5.fotki.com/v53/photos/1/15012/401002/1-vi.jpg
hirofkd
03-08-2004, 08:16 PM
ALPS still make MD-5500, but not available outside Japan. It's about $550.
I have MD-5000, and works alright for both decal and regular color printing.
Alternatively, you can use color laser printer, but it's still expensive to buy. You might be able to find a print shop, which allows you to use the decal paper for laser printer.
I have MD-5000, and works alright for both decal and regular color printing.
Alternatively, you can use color laser printer, but it's still expensive to buy. You might be able to find a print shop, which allows you to use the decal paper for laser printer.
malsheem
03-09-2004, 11:30 AM
ALPS still make MD-5500, but not available outside Japan. It's about $550.
I have MD-5000, and works alright for both decal and regular color printing.
Alternatively, you can use color laser printer, but it's still expensive to buy. You might be able to find a print shop, which allows you to use the decal paper for laser printer.
So you can use those inkjet decal systems on a color laser? No problems with color-bleeding? Or do you have to do (or use) something different for the color laser? I've got easy access to a color laser, so that could fill my decal needs till you bring your ALPS into town. :biggrin:
I have MD-5000, and works alright for both decal and regular color printing.
Alternatively, you can use color laser printer, but it's still expensive to buy. You might be able to find a print shop, which allows you to use the decal paper for laser printer.
So you can use those inkjet decal systems on a color laser? No problems with color-bleeding? Or do you have to do (or use) something different for the color laser? I've got easy access to a color laser, so that could fill my decal needs till you bring your ALPS into town. :biggrin:
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