Why I didn't buy the Uninet iColor 550 printer - vlog 282 - Print Shop Updates

[@martinelloofilms5043]

Where did you get you vinyl rack / wall mount from? Exactly what I need!

[@buzbeediddle7846]

Bro! You made me yawn like 3 times. Not because your video was boring or anything like that. But I saw you fighting that yawn yourself like 3-4 times. 🤣🤣 Loved the vid. Keep it up. Gained me as a subscriber!! 😉

[@ttms]

I definitely have a yawning problem. Thanks for joining!

[@Dr_GraysGhost_420]

Printing is a yawn inducing profession 😂

[@godslandscapearchitect]

Love your workspace, I am looking on how to do mine in the future, this is inspiring!

[@Red9car]

Would like to know if this will allow waterslide Laser Jet paper, to print graphics like the ghost White Toner is doing now, but with less opaque white, which is why I would need one of these if it can print the clear Waterslide paper? Thanks!

[@foundrylabz]

Awesome videos on the white toner printers. This really has helped push me to getting one now. I can only afford the ic 550 though. It's a start.

[@ttms]

Glad I could help!

[@SHOCKANDAWTV]

Why not oki pro?

[@ttms]

@DK after dark, I did look at the Oki, but I didn't like that the rip was not included with the machine and I liked the versatility of the Uninet. The white on the Uninet is also better than the oki which helps with the marrying and application process. I still think Oki makes a nice version, but for me Uninet was the clear choice.

[@aj4084]

What do the prints feel like on shirts? is it paper like or closer to screen printing? I am hitting that point where I can only do so much with vinyl and heat transfer paper is horrible and I refuse to sell that to my customers. so I'm debating on sublimation or white toner i am mainly a t shirt and hat business and the uninet really caught my eye I just wanted to know the feel of it on a shirt

[@ttms]

I don't mind the feel and my customers don't mind either. I don't do big images, mainly logos and text. It's great for those things vinyl can't do and much quicker.

[@aj4084]

@@ttms thanks for the quick reply I really appreciate that. I do a mix of sizes generally 11x11 or 10x10 on little league or high school team shirts . For my own brand I'm working on I want to do comic strip style graphics and text so feel it be right up my alley.

[@jeffkagy7482]

How's the washable duration. Does the print fade fast? Thanks in advance.

[@RainorShine1]

Can you press this on glass or acrylics? What i am looking for to do. And is it heat transfer or sublimation on the glass or aryclic? Thanks. Little lost.

[@ttms]

They have a hard surface media, but I've never used it. It's made for things like that.

[@Jsoundz]

how long did it take you to make the 4 sheets from beginning to packaging ?

[@studioelon]

Congrats on your sons b-day!

[@ttms]

Thank you!!

[@mrBDeye]

His son will have another one next year too. Did you know that?

[@natebravo6804]

Good video man. Very informative

[@The-ReSearch-Brand]

How would you compare this printer to a Roland BN 20 for heat transfer use?

[@DarsanaProductions]

Hey bud I am looking at getting the i600 for apparel. I am wondering if I should go with that or a latex printer for my shirts which will also will allow me to do decals and other stuff. In other words latex printer or I color for apparel.

[@ttms]

If your focus is going to be shirts, the 600 is a great option. If you are wanting to do more stickers, I'd go with the latex. The icolor does have sticker media you can run, but it's a lot more expensive than the media for Latex. I'd pick a focus and get the machine that's best for that focus.

[@hhhjhhggfcfc]

Happy birthday for your son! Mazel Tov! מזל טוב

[@ttms]

Thank you!

[@jameskastner2062]

You mentioned the 800 doesn't do true black. I saw a video with the 800 and the blacks weren't very dark. Does the 600 do darker blacks?

[@ttms]

The 800 is a similar configuration to the 600. You can get a simulated black, but you can't print using the included black toner if you're using white. I always used 100 on cmyk and it look good when printed.

[@ItsAbhiVlog]

Thanks

[@trippykitty85]

Thanks for the info

[@ttms]

No problem 👍

[@MePlusyouequalsOne]

Where do you order your 2step paper?

[@ttms]

From here heattransfer.ositracker.com/164806/11767/url_15131

[@leviteapparel]

Nice have not touch my white toner yet but on my live tonight.

[@ttms]

Good luck.

[@pharbath]

I'd be interested in a video that shows your htv, if you still do it, and what you are using that makes it so expensive...it seems like the white tonor method is expensive and a tad convoluted with the 2 steps involved, plus the tricky peeling method.

[@ttms]

I haven't used it in a while, but I use it when it's a good use case. I'll make sure I record it the next time I do. Printed HTV has multiple steps too. Print/cut/weed/transfer tape. Please you have to load the media on the printer. With the Uninet you can print way faster than the HP Latex and you marry and apply. So technically it's less steps to do white toner. I'll make a video going over it in more detail.

[@peterosei9900]

I want to if you are having this same issue with your printer. I have been printing images and there is excessive ink after printing. It seems as if the image smears. Would you know how to fix that issue?

[@ttms]

Sounds like there is extra toner that has spilled in the machine. Your machine should have come with a wipe that you can use to clean up spills. You can also vacuum up toner or trying running plain white paper through to try and clean up left over toner.

[@daunderdog7832]

Nice content ! I got a question how does your ink last until you have to buy more. Also does it show u on its screen if u get low ? I’m thinking about purchasing the 600

[@daunderdog7832]

How long*

[@ttms]

It does show on the screen. I was able to run about 500 sheets without having to change any of the ink out.

[@knowledgeispowerfful]

@@ttms How much is the icolor 600?

[@teezthatpleez6873]

Great Info as always! Thank You.

[@ttms]

Thanks

[@KingdomDTF]

Did you consider the OKI brand before buying Uninet? It seems a lot of people selling Oki and getting Uninet. Is it because Uninet is better? or just because the people are not getting good results with the a+b sheet print in the Oki? I myself had a ghost white system and did not like it, I end selling it. Now I'm doing DTG printing with our build DTG printers and selling them. For mugs, signs, and other stuff definitely thinking to get a white toner if I need, most I do is sell DTG machines and custom t-shirts for my customer base.

[@ttms]

I did look at the Oki, but I didn't like that the rip was not included with the machine and I liked the versatility of the Uninet. The white on the Uninet is also better than the oki which helps with the marrying and application process. I still think Oki makes a nice version, but for me Uninet was the clear choice. I'll probably get a DTG some time in the future when I have enough volume to keep it running properly.

[@aminam4405]

Can you print on dark fabrics? Also what was the process you did after you printed them?

[@ttms]

You can not print directly to fabric but you can use the transfers made with this printer on light or dark fabric, it doesn't matter.

[@mralonzo96]

I'm having a issue my printer takes 3-5 mins to print 1 page it gets stuck in the processing stage do you know how to fix

[@ttms]

I'd try reinstall the rip to see if that helps. If not, try contacting their support or asking the Facebook support group.

[@ericwilliams5304]

Where did you purchase from and how was the customer service? I'm looking for a good place to purchase from?

[@ttms]

I purchased my machine directly, but I now get my supplies from HTW and I've preferred their service. timetomakesomething.com/icolor

[@dgcustomtshirtsphotogifts3738]

You are a funny guy😂😂 great video always a pleasure watching you guys at the shop. I agree with you on buying the 600 to do bigger sizes. Some people buying the 550 will most likely upgrade later on. Waste of money in my opinion. Just buy what’s best don’t limit yourself

[@ttms]

Thanks 😃. I saws my brother waste a bunch of money on equipment by buying to small or not supporting his immediate future needs. I try to learn from not only my own mistakes, but others too.

[@dgcustomtshirtsphotogifts3738]

Time to Make Something Hey thanks the reply! Yes I completely agree with you. If you going to run a business don’t cheat yourself and be cheap. Go big if you can afford it . The better the equipment the more customers it will pay for itself.

[@dawsondesignofficial]

I feel like the print does not last, how do you feel about it?

[@ttms]

I haven't had any complaints. I also only do small prints. e.g. left chest, sleeves, caps, etc. I have done some larger things and haven't heard anything from customers.

[@mindyyates3624]

You sell prints? Do you have a link to buy prints??

[@ttms]

Not at this time.

[@jameskastner2062]

Great video. I'm getting deterred from dtg and dtf because of the maintenance and headaches I see on the groups. How is the maintenance on this printer? Subscribed

[@ttms]

Thanks. The uninet had zero maintenance. I could leave it for weeks and not have to do anything. I think the longest I went without using the printer was 3 months. Turned it on and it worked just fine.

[@jameskastner2062]

@@ttms thank you for the reply. This printer is the only thing that makes sense to me. Be safe and I hope all is well with you and your family 🙏

[@classick3603]

This Video was so helpful thanks for the info!

[@ttms]

Happy to help.

[@zombiegrafixsa]

July makes the best printer babies!

[@ttms]

They do. I have two, plus me.

[@daneenandryszak3380]

Hi, enjoyed the video... but man, you need some coffee !! Lol Anyway, you mentioned you charge $10 per sheet for the example you showed. My question is what size sheet did you use? What would you recommend for full color sheets of : 8.25 x 11.5 .... 8.25 x 17 .... 8.25 x 14 ? And also, if they are all LFC small logos but you use the entire page? I hope that made sense. I'm just trying to figure out how to price out jobs. Some are full color 10x10 which takes two sheets, some orders are for small front logo, etc... BTW- I have the iColor 550. Thanks for your time and advice!

[@meditatestaycalm8321]

Would you happen to know anybody that's interested in a cold rolled laminator back in the day I paid $8,000 for it I'm retired not in business anymore no longer use it willing to give somebody a sweet deal I can freight it to their location. Thanks, scotty

[@labino4987]

Hey, Great video! How are you finding customers. Online?

[@ttms]

Thanks! Mostly word of mouth, BNI, and social media. I recorded a longer form answer for an upcoming vlog.

[@CassandraSpeaksTruth]

Hello. Can full size 8.5x11 photos be printed on these papers as with regular heat transfer paper?

[@ttms]

Yes, if you swap the toner placement, you could use "regular" laser transfer paper instead of the no weed white toner paper.

[@MinstrelSauce]

just wondering, how many hours about did you spend on the project, from designing to mailing? thank you

[@ttms]

I'm not sure what project you're talking about, can you please clarify?

[@MinstrelSauce]

@@ttms the transfers that you sold from the printer, of two types

[@arturotorres4716]

How does it hold up after washes? I have a DTG printer and looking at buying one of these for the polyesters and triblends and all that.

[@ttms]

I haven't had any complaints. My son has one that he uses as a night shirt and it's been washed a good 30-40 times and still looks nice.

[@bhutch216]

They are advertised as 100-150 washes.

[@marianitaravelo3922]

Can you tell me what I'm doing wrong when heating the a and b sheet the image stays on the glue side 🤔

[@ttms]

send me a video and I'll see what I can do - [e-mail]

[@pauch719]

Love your videos, just subscribed! Question, I'm on the fence about the 550 and the 600. Do you know how the SmartCUT software works if I wanted to print larger images?

[@ttms]

Thanks! Smartcut will analyze the image to see where it can split it so you can layer it using multiple sheets. It's pretty cool tech, you could also do it manually, but it's definitely more work.

[@pauch719]

@@ttms THANKS ALOT. I went ahead and purchased the 550. In time, I think i'll upgrade. Thanks again!

[@ttms]

@@pauch719 YEAH!!! congratulations. Good luck and reach out if you have questions.

[@pauch719]

@@ttms Will do! I'm sure we'll become BFF's! lol. I'm trying to get like you! lol

[@wilsonb6079]

Hi there is a I560 have you look into it?

[@ttms]

Yes, it's the replacement for the 550. It's the one I would purchase right now. It even comes with smartcut now - timetomakesomething.com/icolor

[@branden32210]

Is that a redline embroidery machine hiw do. U like it or not

[@ttms]

It is an SWF. I like it, but I need more training on it. I'm not confident running it.

[@branden32210]

@@ttms i appreciate it i want a ricoma but boy some people trash it

[@robertmontelongo5056]

Hey I really loved the video. Very helpful. Is there another way to get in contact with you to possibly have you print some transfers for me until I get my icolor next year?

[@ttms]

You can email me [e-mail]

[@Moneysixonetwo]

Great video! What brand/model number is that heat press?

[@ttms]

Thanks. Here is a link to my press timetomakesomething.com/fusion

[@MagnetikCult]

Hey man how is it going. I really enjoy watching and learning from your videos. Quick questions. Where did you buy the icolor 600. I'm thinking of getting the icolor550 since I am just getting started. Also where do you get the transfer paper for the printer. I would really appreciate your advice. Thank you

[@ttms]

I purchased mine directly from Uninet, but I'd suggest getting it here - timetomakesomething.com/icolor

[@MagnetikCult]

@@ttms Hey man thanks alot for the quick response. I see that it already comes with 100 x 2 transfer paper and ink. I will definitely give them a call. Once it comes time to reorder transfer paper and ink, I don't see them selling it separate do you suggest ordering directly from uninet or is there a place to get a better deal on ink and paper. Thanks

[@ttms]

They are working on getting the paper and ink listed on their website. I'm buying my paper and toner from HTW now. I like using them because it's easier to order.

[@uglygarbage7806]

oh no I have the 550. so scared to watch this😬

[@MrJDMACCORD97]

Just seen your channel. Great video I sub already. I was looking into buying the i550 or 600. What are the prices ?

[@ttms]

~$3500 for the 550 and double that for the 600. You can see all my tools and what I paid here timetomakesomething.com/tools

[@goldenmedia7536]

Selling my icolor 550. Let me know if you’re interested. Upgrading to 800

[@jphotography2205]

@@goldenmedia7536 how much?

[@goldenmedia7536]

J PHOTOGRAPHY $2500 it’s. basically new. Work great with no issues. I Got the box, all the accessories, receipt, cartridges are full. We can FaceTime or video chat if you want

[@graphalsgrillz3988]

@@goldenmedia7536 how much

[@gilliangybels3581]

I'm so stuck, i want to start my own business. I'd like to be able to print a3 format to, could you suggest me which one i should get? My head is exploding

[@ttms]

If you want to do a3 you need the icolor 600 or 800. You can get away with split prints on the icolor 550 by using the smartcut software. If I was doing it over, I would have purchased the 550 at this point.

[@loyal365]

I have a roland vp-540 and im having trouble marketing stickers and banner's ect, could you give some advice

[@ttms]

What types of problems are you having?

[@loyal365]

On thing is pricing and how to market what i can produce off this machine also banner pricing

[@ttms]

I'd start by telling people you know that you make stickers and banners. I'd then start with clubs, groups, and businesses to see if they have any needs. As for pricing, try to call a few places to see what they charge. If you want access to my pricing calculator, you can get it on my patreon page.

[@loyal365]

What cast vinyl do you use for your stickers and decals

[@ttms]

HP prime gloss air

[@NUTRICIONIMPERIAL]

Hello, where do you buy your A and B sheets ?

[@ttms]

I get mine directly from uninet.

[@NUTRICIONIMPERIAL]

@@ttms I was looking to buy them from them but dont see the pricing =/

[@ttms]

Email me. I'll send you the pricing sheet [e-mail]

[@thekarenurban]

@@ttms can you send me the pricing sheet too? I'm seriously thinking about purchasing the icolor 550.

[@ttms]

@karen, send me an email.

[@impressedllc1692]

What type paper did you use?

[@ttms]

Uninet standard for the icolor 600.

[@impressedllc1692]

@@ttms ok. Its standard 2 step?

[@femalehustlecowithzee]

Very helpful video!

[@ttms]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HalfAssHomestead]

You've talked me into the printer. Can I talk you into some hot java? :-)

[@ttms]

You can email me here - [e-mail]

[@tomfalcone5269]

Hello! I found your videos recently and I was wondering if you are still in the business? I started up a banner/ tshirt and some other things business myself. Love your tips and was curious if you were still doing this. Open to consulting maybe???Great videos man. Hope to connect. Tom ---- Yous and Yall LLC

[@ttms]

Yes, I'm still in business. I do some consulting. Email me [e-mail]

[@Ricks2Cents]

I'm Surprised you bought one. They have been handing them out for FREE to online influencers like Candy!!!

[@ttms]

I bought mine before it was cool.

[@Ricks2Cents]

@@ttms I just bought a Epson DTG. I've had it for 2 weeks I've been working like crazy I'm actually going to try it out this weekend for the first time.

[@ttms]

@@Ricks2Cents Awesome, let me know how it goes. I think it would be fun to have one, but I don't have the work for it... yet.

[@Ricks2Cents]

@@ttms Well now you have a Homie who has one. Lol I'll help a Brotha out if you ever need anything.

[@ttms]

Shoot me an email once your up and running so I can reach out to you if I have something come up.

[@jasonhix808]

So wish I was that fast lol

[@ttms]

Fast at what?

[@jamesforest7975]

Good video but take a nap next time, lol

[@ttms]

I love naps. I wish I could take one.

[@quentin3168]

Yaawwnnnn!

[@organdonor1962]

why does it feel like we are keeping you up. Get some sleep or F'ing Coffee.

[@moscott7292]

🤣 You really needed some sleep when you recorded this!!! I lost track of how many times you made me yawn !!!! Not because of the content as it was really helpful BUT jeez you were tired!!!! Take care ❤

[@godslandscapearchitect]

Lol!

[@MaxCruiseable]

holy cow, you're putting us to sleep.

[@ttms]

Looked like you needed some beauty sleep so I figured I’d help out 🙂

[@jimbow3274]

First

[@robertwagnon9770]

I was literally typing a whole thing out. But you beat me to it haha

[@ttms]

Nice @Jim. Better like tomorrow @Robert. You did beat @Stark Son today.

[@starkson7364]

Training got me again 😞

[@ttms]

So close.

[@robertpierce367]

u really should get lessons on how to present your videos

[@midori6756]

The 800 sucks!

[@drizzyfest6285]

What about the 650? 560 sucks even more……..600DPI is awful.

[@aberdeengreg]

Are you stoned?

[@ttms]

Nope