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digital tee shirt printers 
AnaJet direct-to-garment printers are the best way to print on apparel to make promotional, customized and personalized garments. One minute per shirt is all it takes! AnaJet SPRINT and mPower can print directly onto:
• T-shirts, polo shirts, uniforms, child sized garments, scarves, tunics and more
• Aprons, canvas bags
• Towels, pillow cases
• Mouse pads
• Art canvas
Printing is easy on both light and dark garments, cotton, cotton blends, polyester, nylon, rayon, spandex and more.
Only AnaJet digital apparel printers have the strength, speed and flexibility to handle all of your digital garment printing business. Praised for its time-saving closed-loop ink delivery system, the SPRINT effortlessly prints on light and dark fabrics. The all-new mPower offers an industrial-strength print head and an innovative ink recirculation system.
Jet Film Jet Film & Jet Black Ink
For the production of digital film positives and negatives
Jet Film sizes
Sheets
A4 x 50 or 100 sheets
A4+ x 100 sheets
A3 x 50 or 100 sheets
A3+ x 50 or 100 sheets
A2 x 50 sheets
Rolls
430 x 60 metres
610 x 60 metres
1080 x 60 metres
1118 x 60 metres
1270 x 60 metres
1540 x 60 metres
1600 x 60 metres
Jet Black Ink sizes
100 ml 500 ml
1 litre 5 litre
Jet Film
A specially coated film for the production of line work and half tone film positives and negatives.
Jet Film is a stable base UV transparent film that can produce high density positives without the need for a dark room or the use of chemicals.
Jet Film is waterproof and can be used with standard inkjet priinters.
Key Features of Jet Film
Perfect dimensional stability UV transparent Exposure time need not be modified High UV density DMax 4.5 achievable Ideal for screen, flexo and offset printers 
Jet Black Ink
A high density red based dye ink used to print Jet Film.
Jet Black Ink used with our film and RIP software results in one of the most economical wide format film systems available.
Screen chemicals Screen Chemicals
Degreaser Plus P-6419
Plus P - 649 liquid degreaser is suitable for removing greasy stains, dust and dirt from all types of mesh.
Use prior to emulsion application. It will also wet the surface of the mesh improving the coating of the emulsion and reduce pinholes.
Screensolve
A blended emulsifiable solvent formulated for the removal of ink residue and mesh stains.
When used with Screenpaste, it will efficiently remove ghost images and other stains caused during screenprinting.
Screenstrip Powder SST002
A stencil de-coating product which can be used on nylon, polyester and stainless steel mesh.
It is supplied as an easily diluted powder. Simply mix 100 gm of powder with 5-10 litres of water.
Patly Stencil Hardener
A solution for increasing the water-resistance of direct photostencils.
It is designed for use with polyester mesh only. Stencils treated with Patly can be de-coated, although they will be more difficult to remove.
Screenfix
Screenfix is a two pack screen mounting adhesive formulated for fixing nylon, polyester or metal fabrics onto wood, steel, aluminium or painted metal frames.
When fully cured this adhesive is highly resistant to all solvents typically used in the screen printing process. It is very easy and economical to use and has a long uncatalysed pot life.
Autoscreen chemicals are available in 1 litre and 5 litre containers except Screenstrip Powder which is available in 100gm packs.
Screenpaste
A cream paste formulated for removing stains from most types of mesh.
Screenpaste will emulsify synthetic fats and dissolve other impurities. It will remove ink and stencil residues and help prevent ghost images caused by screen printing inks, direct emulsion and stencil making films.
Squeege blades Squeegee Blades
Squeegee blades
Autoscreen squeegee blades are made from high quality polyurethane.
Shore hardness available from 50-90.
Blade profiles: Plain, Angled, Composite Dual and Triple.
They offer excellent wear and tear resistance and are excellent performers with solvent, UV and water based ink.
AA series
High solvent resistance, widely used in multi colour high grade printing.
HQ series
Resistant to UV ink corrosion.
HQ3 has good sharpening ability.
ND series
ND1 raw material are made in Germany. High abrasion resistance with little deformation and long service life.
Can be used to print highly corrosive inks.
Available in 3.7 metre lengths
Colours
65 shore - red
75 shore - green
85 shore - white
ND transparent
3 Tier green/white/green
HITECH squeegee cutter
Adco developed the original rotating squeegee cutter in 1997 to create a near new blade every time the blade is sharpened.
These cutters are now the standard worldwide in squeegee sharpening.
Screen Printing Inks Screen Printing Inks
Nazdar specialty screen printing inks
UV Curing Range
Solvent Range
4000 UV Screen Ink
A good all round UV ink formulated to adhere to a wide range of acrylic, PETG and styrene and which is also able to be heat bent, router cut and low draw vacuum- formed.
1400 UV PowerPrint Renew
UV ink containing raw materials made from renewable resources. Renew 1400 is an ink solution to support your eco-friendly point-of-sale print product offering and your company's Corporate Sustainability Practices. For rigid styrene, rigid vinyls, card stock and coated papers.
1500 UV Flexiform Screen Ink
For vacuum forming ABS, styrene, polycarbonate, acrylic, PETG and PVC.
9700 All Purpose Screen Ink
For styrenes, coated paper and card stock, rigid vinyl, synthetic stocks and plastics. An excellent all rounder.
Avery Dennison 7TS (Traffic Signs)
One component solvent ink system for traffic sign products. TS Series Inks are formulated to render 7 year exterior performance on T-1500 when the process guidelines are properly followed.
10 year performance can be achieved when used with Avery Dennison T-2500 Sheeting and 7TS clear coat or Avery Dennison OL-1000 Premium
Anti-Graffiti Overlaminate.
Cibercat RIP Cibercat RIP Software
RIP software that's easy to use for film separations and digital colour printing
3 versions of Digiser RIP are available
Mini: up to 430 mm Lite: up to 610 mm Pro: up to 1600 mm Digiser RIP features
Unlimited spot colour support AM screening with dot shape control Support for stochastic dither enabling 4 colour films free of moire through the adjustment of dot point size EPS, PDF and raster image file support. Trapping support Linearisation curves & ICC profiles Multiple printer spooling Queue manager Manual and automatic positioning of jobs resulting in efficient use of materials User friendly interface enabling control over all parameters of film production The new Digiser RIP from Cibercat allows users to emulate image setters using high quality, low cost inkjet printers.
A Digiser RIP combined with Jet Film and Jet Black Ink allows you to generate film separations and colour proofs with excellent registration directly from your inkjet printer.
Digiser RIP software is able to generate separation using custom screen angles (lpi) and dot shape. The user friendly interface allows you to print both complete separations and colour proofs in a few easy steps.
Choose between the full colour version (which includes film separation) or the film separation only version.
Digiser RIP software has been developed in response to professional printers' specifications using expert knowledge in colour processing and print management.
Autofilm Australia offers a custom profiling service.
For Demo RIPs, go to the downloads page
For more details on the Cibercat RIPs go to the Cibercat website.
Ciberprint 7
Ciberprint 7 new release 
Print consistent colour across multiple substrates
One of Ciberprint's many stand out features is the ability to create linearisation and patch charts for the creation of ICC profiles using industry standard measuring devices like i1 from xrite. This empowers Ciberprint RIP users to either create their own specific ink and media ICC profiles or simply have this service provided by Autofilm Australia.
Ciberprint 7 works seamlessly with most large format printers.
ICC web page ICC Profiling
Ciberprint
Wide Format Film Printers Wide Format Film Printers
Epson 4450
Designed as a compact and high performance printer for high demand printing environments where print widths of up to 430 mm are needed.
The Epson Stylus 4450 delivers a great combination of priint quality, speed and reliability.
Epson 7700 and 9700
The new Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and 9700 are high quality, super fast, four colour large format printers.
They are engineered to deliver enhanced image quality for accurate reproduction of architectural drawings, film positives and negatives, and attention grabbing point-of-sale displays and posters.
Epson 11880
The Epson 11880 printer delivers big film, fast! Epson have now introduced a 1600 mm wide printer that can produce wide format film, posters and proofs.
These new printers come with 700 ml ink cartridges for longer unattended printing.
The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and 9700 offer unprecedented accuracy, speed, precision and quality never before available to the CAD, film and graphic markets.
second hand printers
Screen Printing Machinery Screen Printing Machinery
HITECH Semi Auto
Screen Printing Machine
This compact user-friendly machine with quality features makes it the best 'value for money' printer on the market.
It is excellent for small to medium runs with quick set up time. With micro-processor control and a half tone printing cycle it is superbly engineered for printing accuracy.
Direct Emulsion Coaters
Adco's Direct Emulsion Coaters are precision engineered to ensure uniform coating thickness and consistent emulsion profiles from screen to screen.
Adco EcoUV Dryer
Adco's Eco UV Dryer has been designed to minimise heat transfer with maximum UV output.
The stainless steel hood with radius air deflection enables maximum airflow efficiency. The Adco Eco UV Dryer uses a digital transformer with balanced 3 phase power to ensure minimal running costs.
used machinery
used machinery Used Screen Printing machinery
call us for if you are looking for second hand screen printing machinery,
Adco Scimitar 1000 X 760 mm print area $7000.00
60 X 40 screen racks $400.00 each 3 available
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Gallery Used Screen Printing Machinery
call us for if you are looking for second hand screen printing machinery,
Adco Scimitar 1000 X 760 mm print area $7000.00
60 X 40 screen racks $400.00 each 3 available
Exposure units Screen exposure units
Our larger exposure unit has a 2 kilowatt metal halide lamp and all the other features of the smaller units.
Maximum screen size 900 X 700mm
Single free standing unit.
Powerfull vacuum motor.
flexible rubber blanket.
Vacuum gauge and timer.
2 KW metal Halide lamp.
This compact exposure unit has a 2 Kilowatt metal halide light for fast sharp stencils.
The unit come complete with an adjustable timer that closes the shutter at the end of the prescribed exposure time.
it has a powerful vacuum to give good cantact between screen and positive, ensuring sharp, accurate stencils.
Maximum screen size; 600 X 500 mm
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Eco Sol Inks Eco Sol Inks
Key features
Quick drying time for improved production speed. ★Virtually odourless, containg no harmful VOCs. ★Aggressive adherence to a wide variety of affordable uncoated and coated media. ★Large brilliant color gamut and high optical density. ★Improved scratch resistance for increased durability and easy handling. ★Durability up to 3 years outdoors. General information
★Eco-Sol Ink is an environmentally friendly ink system using solvent carriers.
★A major benefit of our Eco Sol Ink is extended printhead life and minimisation of solvent fumes.
★Eco Sol Ink can be used for everything from high-resolution indoor signs to outdoor durable billboards. They can also be used at high printing speeds and have the ability to adhere to coated and uncoated substrates.
Compatibility
★Our Eco Sol Ink is fully compatible with Roland ECO-SOL MAX ink and printers. Just remove OEM inks and plug in Eco Sol Ink!
There is no need to change the color profile or flush the printer.
★ Eco Sol Ink will not cause clogging or misfiring.
Suitable for
Roland Eco Solvent printers
Mimaki JV3
Mutoh Valuejet
Available in 440 ml value pack cartridges.
Screen Printing Mesh Screen Printing Mesh
New generation VS Monoprint high tension, low elongation polyester and nylon mesh
various widths available
VS Monoprint Mesh Features
• Reduced tension loss after stretching
• Balanced elongation properties
• Higher mechanical and abrasion resistance
• Higher maximum workable tension levels
• Higher print quality and longer screen life
The right mesh for every screen printing job
Water Based Inks Water based Inks
Autofilm Australia supplies inks suitable for a wide range of Epson printers.
Pigment and dye inks are available to suit
Epson 3000
Epson 4000
Epson 7000
Epson 76-9600
Epson 78-9800
Epson 7880-9880
Epson 77-9700
Epson 79-9900
Epson 11880
Heat Presses Heat Presses
DCH 100 Swing Away Press
Swing away type hot plate.
Heavy duty heat press.
State-of-the-art digital control system
Solid steel welded framework
Scratch-resistant baked on teflon coated platen.
Heat platen: 38 x 38cm
Senco Semi-automatic Heat Press
Unique electro-magnetic pressure system with changeable under platen.
Floating head design to ensure even contact.
Automatic opening after the timer cycles out.
New design with slide out press bed
Rugged gas shock lift system for quiet operation.
Baked on teflon coated platen.
Heat platen: 40 x 50cm
Digital Mug Heat Press MP70C
Full wrap around, top-to-bottom printing.
Mug size adjustment knob.
Replacable heater element
State-of-the-art digital control system
Work size: 6.3 - 7.5cm or 7.5-9.0cm
SHP 15 - 20 Heat Press
Moulded flat and even heating platen.
Digital temperature and time setting.
Easy to use open and close handle.
New design with slide-out press bed.
Rugged gas shock lift system for quiet operation.
Baked on teflon coat.
Voltage: 220V/110V
Heat platen: 38 x 38cm or 40 x 50cm
APHD-40 Large Format
Commercial grade air operated press.
Long lasting pneumatic air cylinder lift system.
Strong air valve for fast clamping.
Slide out table for easy layout.
Suitable for extra high volume work.
Heat platen: 76 x 100 cm
Photo Emulsions Photo Emulsions
Polyzol Plus S
FG226 is a dual cure photopolymer emulsion formulated for high quality graphic printing.
This emulsion is a one-pot system and can be used straight from the pot. Polyzol Plus S combines excellent resolution and definition with wide processing latitude.
The Autoscreen range of emulsions and screen chemicals are manufactured to exacting standards and used by professional screen printers all over the world.
Diazol Plus Ultra U017
Diazol Plus Ultra U017 is a diazo sensitised dual cure emulsion for general graphics printing as well as short run textile printing.
It combines excellent print quality and durability with wide processing latitude. U017 has a blue colour for easy spotting out on coloured or white mesh. It has a tack free surface with good tape resistance and is easily de-coatable.
Diazol Textile T326
T326 is a diazo sensitised emulsion formulated for textile printing.
This dark blue emulsion is resistant to all types of water based and plastisol inks. The print run resistance can be considerably increased by chemical hardening with Patly Stencil Hardener.
Autoscreen emulsions are available in 1 and 5 litre containers.
Data sheets
Water Based Media Water Based Print Media
Matte Coated Papers
HI - RES 90 GSM
HI - RES 105 GSM
HI - RES 120 GSM
HI - RES 180 GSM
HI - RES 150HR GSM
HI - RES DUO 100 GSM
High white matt presentation paper for posters and full colour graphics requiring high ink absorption.
Piezo and thermal inkjet compatible.
Pigment and dye ink compatible.
Fast drying, waterfast.
Water Resistant P olypropylene Self Adhesive
White Polypropylene Self Adhesive Film
Permanent solvent-based acrylic.
Mounted point of sale and banners for outdoor use.
High degree of water resistance after 24 hours with pigment inks.
Lamination is not required.
Pigment and dye inks. Thermal and piezo inkjet compatibility.
Photo image quality with wide colour gamut.
Spectum 255 Gloss or Semigloss
Gloss and Semi glossy microporous resin coated photo paper.
Proofing, poster, photo.
FOGRA certified to meet ISO12647-7 standard. Cert # 21202-2
Compatible with BOTH dye and pigment inks.
High colour fidelity.
Quick drying and wipefast.
High batch to batch stability.
ICC colour profilies provided.
Universal Backlight Film
Frontprint backlight film.
Light box presentations.
Compatible with BOTH dye and pigment inks.
High colour fidelity.
Quick drying and wipefast.
High moisture resistance.
ICC colour profiles available.
Ultimate 180 Photo Paper
Unique microporeous resin coated photo paper with gloss or satin finish.
High resolution proofing, poster and photo work.
4 layers of receptor coating on a true photographic base paper.
Dries instantly and is water resistant.
Use with pigment and dye inks .
Thermal and piezo inkjet compatibility.
Photo image quality with wide colour gamut.
Hard ceramic waterfast coating eliminates the need for laminating.
Posterpro 230 Gloss/Satin
Super white gloss and semi gloss microporous resin coated poster paper.
Poster, photo.
Compatible with BOTH dye and pigment inks.
High colour fidelity.
Quick drying and wipefast.
High batch to batch stability.
ICC colour profiles provided.
Roll sizes commonly available
430 mm x 30 metres 610 mm x 30 metres
914 mm x 30 metres 1070 mm x 30 metres
1118 mm x 30 metres 1270 mm x 30 metres
Second Hand Printers Second Hand Printers
Epson 4800
includes a new set of ink cartridges valued at $1250.00
Call Rob for more details on 0424603386
Available 22 November 2011
News 
SGIAA News
TAFE Scoops the SGIA Awards
Tafe NSW Screen & Digital Printing Section took out four ( 4) awards at the SGIA Academy of Screen Printing Technology “2011 ASPT Tom Frecska Student Printing Competition”.
The awards were;
Best in Show for Post Secondary Schools for “Zombie – Apparel for the Undead”.
Gold for “Zombie – Apparel for the Undead”. Finished Garments (Dark): Single/Multicolor
Gold for “Zombie – Apparel for the Undead”. Finished Garments (Light): Single/Multicolor
Honorable Mention – “Royal Flush”. Finished Garments Single/Multicolor
The garments were also entered in the “SGIAA Digital and Print Awards” and went on to take out another two awards in the RTO Student Award
Gold - Zombie Apparel
Silver – Royal Flush
Congratulations to Jennifer Anderson and the team from School of Graphics Arts, Ultimo TAFE.
Head Teacher, Stephen Anderson would like to thank Robert Taylor from Superior Active Wear for his generous sponsorship of Gildan T-shirts. Without their support, we could not have achieved this result.
With the motto “one world – one drupa”, the leading international trade fair for the print and media industry takes place in Düsseldorf between 03 and 16 May 2012, exhibiting all the highlights of the international technology leaders. The important future-relevant subject of sustainability cannot be missing.
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