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Riley Hopkins 6-color 4-station Printing Press

The Riley Hopkins press with "Joy Stick" registration is the most user friendly and affordable press on the market. It allows you to set up multi color jobs without the hassle of adjusting micro registration. It's the most advanced registration on the screen printing market and allows you to register with greater speed while having terrific control over tight adjustments. See pictures on how to use the joystick registration below.

Features & Benefits:

• Patented Joystick Micro Registration!
• 4 - 16"x16" Shirt Boards with neck alignment
• Independently rotating heads and print stations
• Low Drag Tapered Roller Bearings
• Cast and machined 356 Air Craft Grade Aluminum heat treated to T-6 hardness
• Arrives Partially assembled and will fit through standard doors
• Rotates in a 7' Work Circle
• 23" Screen Width Capacity
• Option to exchange Joystick registration with Micro Registration for $50 per head

Joystick Micro Registration

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Joystick Micro Registration

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PRESS DIMENSIONS:
Rotates in a 6' circle

Upgrade Option: The Riley Hopkins Pro Upgrade - create the ultimate printing machine. Featuring a 10-year warranty and aluminum pallets, the Pro Upgrade is designed to improve the press's performance, eliminate part replacement, save you money, and provide assurance for years to come. Upgrade now for only $495 ($545 for 18"x20" pallets).

• 4, 16x18" Aluminum Pallets vs. Wood ($596 value)
• 10 Year Warranty vs. 1 Year: ($600 value)

Riley Hopkins Pro Upgrade

Upgrade Option: Add XYZ Micro Registration for only $200. If you're not a fan of the "Joystick Registration", have no fear, standard Mirco Registration can be added to this press for only $50 per head ($200 Total). About 90% of our customers prefer the Joystick Registration but the standard micro registration is available for those looking for it.

The Black Body Little Buddy 5' Conveyor Dryer

Cure up to 72 pieces an hour and let the Little Buddy dryer live up to its name. Insuring a quality ink cure for you and your customers, the Little Buddy dryer truly is your little buddy. This dryer is one of the best start up conveyor dryer on the market. Available in 120v or 240v. Features: Belt speed control, Adjustable oven gates, Belt tracking guide, Stand with locking casters, Vented top and a 3 Year Warranty. Please note that the 120v dryer comes with a 20 amp plug and will need a dedicated circuit.

Upgrade Option: Upgrade to a 3000 Watt 35% more capacity Little Buddy for only $100 or upgrade to the EconoCure 8' 6100 Watt Dryer for just $1100.

Please note: This dryer requires a dedicated 20 amp circuit with this receptacle type. Typically this can be picked up at a hardware store for a few dollars.

Black Body Econo Cure 16"x16" 1575 Watt Infrared Flash Dryer

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

• Fully capable of fully curing plastisol ink
• Adjustable height with rotating capabilities
• Black Body's quality IR Panel for overall consistent heat across a 16"x16" area
• Comes with wheels for easy use and mobility
• Plugs into a standard 110 volt wall outlet
• Comes with a 1 Year warranty

Upgrade Option: Upgrade to an 18"x18" 2223 Watt Afford A Flash. The 18"x18" not only cures a larger area, but will also cure shirts faster and will give you more versatility as you grow and expand your business. - Only $141.01 (Includes a 1 Year Warranty. The 18x18 flash dryer comes with a 20 amp plug and will need a 20 amp outlet receptacle for power).

25"x36" Aluminum Exposure Unit

• Expose the finest detail possible and give yourself the ability to print half tones!
• 240 watts of unfiltered UV power
• 25" x 36" 8 Bulb Unit
• Heavy duty extruded aluminum construction
• Includes a 3" foam pad and easy to follow instructions to make your own lid
• 3 Yr Warranty

Upgrade Option: Add a aluminum lid for $300. The aluminum compression lid helps ensure the correct amount of press for optimal results. Although the unit can be operated efficiently without it, the compression lid makes the use of this unit much more consistent and easier to use. Picture Shown at the bottom of this page.

KDL Wash Out Booth

This sink confines the mess of screen preparation, image wash out, and reclaiming to reduce contamination in your shop.

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

• Made of strong and durable ¼ inch polypro
• Welded main pan ensures a quality seal and no leaks
• Built-in screen supports
• Threaded drain hole makes it easy to plumb
• The semi-transparent back panel makes it easy to backlight
• Easy to follow assembly instructions
• KDL Booths are manufactured by Blackline or Chemical Consultants

Upgrade Option: Add a backlight to your washout sink for only $249.95. A backlit washout sink adds a huge sight advantage to any darkroom or screen area! This upgrade attaches easily to the back of your washout sink and allows you to clearly see what you are doing during preparation, washout, and cleanup of your screens. Backlit washout sinks typically run $900+, upgrade yours for a fraction of the cost. Click here for more information.

*Upgraded wash out booth with backlight shown

Complete Product & Chemical Kit

PRODUCTS INCLUDE:

• 4 - 110 Mesh Screens, 20"x24", Pre-Stretched, High Quality, Aluminum
• 4 - 156 Mesh Screens, 20"x24", Pre-Stretched, High Quality, Aluminum
• 4 - 230 Mesh Screens, 20"x24", Pre-Stretched, High Quality, Aluminum
• 2 - Gallons of IC Plastisol Ink - Ryonet White & Ryonet Black
• 4 - Quarts of IC Plastisol Ink – Scarlet Red, Royal, Lemon Yellow, Kelly Green
• 1 - Quarts of Navy, Golden Yellow, Dark Orange, Purple
• 1 - Quart of Curable Ink Reducer
• 1 - Qt Bright Discharge Base (new in kit!)
• 1/2 Pound Discharge Activator (new in kit!)
• Discharge and Water Base DVD (learn the ins and outs of Water Base Inks) (new in kit!)
• 4 - Ink Scoops for easy ink handling
• 1 Metal Ink Spatula for cleanup and mixing. (new in kit!)
• 2 - Ink Cards scoops for cleaning screens. (new in kit!)
• 1 Roll of 18"x100' Pallet Protect Tape (new in kit!)
• 4 - 15 Inch Squeegee's - For Pushing Ink through the Screen
• 4 - 12 Inch Squeegee's - For Pushing Ink through the Screen
• 2 - 8 Inch Squeegee's - For Pushing Ink through the Screen
• 2 - 6 Inch Squeegee's - For Pushing Ink through the Screen
• 6 - Ink Scoops for easy ink handling
• 1 - 16" Emulsion Scoop Coater - Used for applying the emulsion to the screen
• 50 Sheets of R-Film Transparencies - 8.5"x14"
• 100 White Test Squares - Used for Test Prints
• 100 Black Test Squares - Used for Test Prints
• 3 Rolls Screen Tape
• 1 - Screen Printing 101 DVD
• 1 - Specialty Printing DVD
• 1 - Fundamentals of Four Color Process DVD
• 1 Can of Ryonet's Screen Clean Screen Opener - Quickly Removes Dried Ink from Screens.
• 1 Can Glass Cleaner - Cleans Exposure Unit Glass

Upgrade Option: Add the Epson 1400 BLACKMAX Output System for only $1199.

• Epson R1400 Printer - 13" Wide Printer
• AccuRIP™ - Software, Crisp Halftones, Perfect Registration
• BLACKMAX INK CARTRIDGES Optimal Opaque Dye Based Inks, 6 Cartridge System
• R-Film™ - 13"x18" Sheets, Fast Dry Time, No Shrinkage, Waterproof (Required)
• R-Film™ - 8.5"x14" Sheets, Fast Dry Time, No Shrinkage, Waterproof (Required)
• USB Cable - 6' USB Cable
• Educational DVDS - 4 Color Process and Specialty Printing DVD
• RIP Combos are used to make Film Positives. Using a stock inkjet printer will not print dark enough ink on the film allowing light to shine through the image and will result in loss of detail and/or an exposed image. The RIP Combo uses RIP software that tells the printer to print more ink with crisp edges. The Combination of an Epson Printer, RIP Software, BLACKMAX Ink, and Waterproof film results in a super opaque image with crisp edges and also gives you half tone capabilities.

Upgrade Option: Add aluminum screen frame racks for only $259 each. Now you can store your screens off the floor with one of our aluminum screen frame racks! No more dust, dirt, or fibers getting stuck in your emulsion. Our aluminum screen frame rack holds 20 screens and keeps them evenly spaced for maximum airflow for faster drying times. This Rack will accommodate 20x24" and 23x31" screens in wood and aluminum.

CHEMICAL KIT INCLUDES:

• 1 Gallon CCI DXP Dual Cure Emulsion
• Container of CCI ER80 Emulsion Remover Concentrate (makes 1 gallon)
• 1 Quart CCI Nutralyze Screen Degreaser - cleans the screen of oils and dust
• 1 Quart CCI Renu-It - is used as a ghost image and mesh stain remover
• 1 Gallon CCI Screen Wash 147 Gallon – Cleans plastisol ink on screens or press
• 3 Chemical Resistant Spray Bottles
• 3 Scrub Pads used with cleaning and reclaiming chemicals
• 2 Cans of CCI Spray Adhesive used for holding shirts in place on print boards
• 8 oz. Red Coat Block Out – is primarily used to fill pin holes on screens
• 16 oz ProChem Hand Cleaner
• 1 Spot Cleaning Gun & Fluid – Used for removing cured plastisol

Convenience Pack Upgrade

The screen printing convenience pack is a great way to save time as you start screen printing. Streamline your darkroom with a light safe bulb & exposure calculator, ensure your ink cures with a laser temp gun, and easily cleanup with Crazy Wipes, Citra-Paste Cleaner, Ultimate Cleanup Cards, & gloves!

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Screen Printing 101 Complete Instructional DVD

A $49.99 value with over 5 hours of screen printing lessons and a set of written instructions on how to screen print. Our DVD is taught by our sales staff that has over 100 combined years of screen printing experience. We also offer free technical support with our kits so feel free to call and talk to our staff at any time. Our DVD covers everything including: Art set up in photo shop, Screen set up, advanced printing, clean up and more.