Machines on Tap for DIY

Here are some of the tools we have available in the office for you to come in to DIY some projects. If you don’t know how to use any of those machines, that’s okay! Our experienced staff are happy to show you how to use them and will always be on-hand if you have any questions! There’s no additional charge to learn, just the standard $5 time in office! You can book an appointment to come in!

Epson F2000, white ink capable

We use Direct to Garment (DTG) printing technology, which can print in full-color and high-resolution!

Print Area:
14″ x 16″ (35.6cm x 45.7cm)
10″ x 12″ (25.4cm x 30.5cm)
7″ x 8″ (17.8cm x 20.3 cm)

File Formats: .PNG (recommended), .JPG
Materials: Cotton, Rayon, 50-50 cotton poly

Babylock EMP-6

A 6-needle dedicated embroidery system with several hoop sizes available! We alos have software for you to digitize your image into stitch files! (We now have a hat attachment)

Sewing Area: 298mm x 200mm (11.73″ x 7.87″)
100mm x 100mm (4″ x 4″)
File Formats: .PES, .DST
Materials: Cotton, 100% polyRayon, 50-50 cotton poly

Sawgrass SG-400

This is a small dye sublimation printer. If you’re looking for 100% polyester tees, mugs, and metal photo prints, and more, this is the one for you!

Print Area:
8.5″ x 11″ (letter size)
8.5″ x 14″ (legal size)
File Formats: .PNG, .JPG
Materials: 100% poly, treated materials “substrate”

Ricoh Afficio SG7100DN

This is a bigger dye sublimation printer. This can do everything the SG400 can do, plus it’s got a bigger area, so it can make larger images or you can save money on larger jobs!

Print Area:
12″ x 18″ (max – up to 12″ x 30″ with roll feed)

File Formats: .PNG, .JPG
Materials: 100% poly, treated materials “substrate”

Evolis Zenius

This is a specialized dye sublimation printer that is designed to print things like ID cards, Gift Cards, and more!

Print Area:
2.12″ x 3.37″ (53.98mm x 86.60mm)
File Formats: .PNG, .JPG, .PDF
Materials: ISO CR80 – ISO 7810 treated PVC cards

SCII 50″ Vinyl Cutter

This is a large vinyl cutter that can cut indoor, outdoor, and heat transfer vinyl.

Cut Area:
50″ x Roll length
File Formats: .JPG
Materials: Oracal 631, Oracal 651, Siser Easyweed & More

Brother Embellish Elite

This is a small printer designed to print on 1″ ribbon. It uses a self-contained cartridge that has the ribbon and the overlay.

Print Area:
.98″ x 20″
File Formats: .JPG, .TIF, .PDF
Materials: Ribbon (cartridge)

Howard Imprinter 150

This small letter press uses heat and pressure to stamp foil onto a surface. The end product can be business cards, greeting cards, and even leather items!

Print Area:
2.5″ x 5″
Materials:
Cardstock, leather, paper goods, ribbon, (and more)

Machines on Request

We have a variety of machines that can be available upon request – our space isn’t quite large enough yet to have everything there at once. Reserve your time with us, we will train you how to use the machine, and you can create your project with specialty machines! Call us at 720-663-8413 or email us at idea@cmi.ink to reserve your time on the machine of your choice. (Please note that some machines may be under maintenance and may not be available yet.)