4340 E Kentucky Ave #454 Glendale, CO 80246 (Appointment required)
720-663-8413
idea@cmi.ink

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!

Printing

Epson F2000, white ink capable

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

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

Roland TrueVis SG300

This is a print & cut machine, which has a huge range of potential!   Stickers, t-shirts, banners & more! It uses eco-solvent inks and has extremely high resolution (up to 900x900dpi).

Uses: apparel decoration, banners, stickers, window clings, large photos, vehicle graphics
Print Area:
up to 28″ wide, depending on the print media
18″ garment heat transfer

File Formats: .EPS (recommended), may use .PDF, .JPG, and .PNG with additional setup
Please note: this may require photoshop/illustrator knowhow to create contour cut lines and export the file, so DIY options may be more limited. We are happy to teach in-office, but let us know!
Materials: fabrics, vinyl, paper & more

SCII 50″ Vinyl Cutter

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

Uses: apparel decoration, vinyl decals (indoor & outdoor)

Cut Area:
50″ x Roll length 

File Formats: .JPG, .PNG
Materials: Oracal 631, Oracal 651, Siser Easyweed & More

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!

Uses: apparel decoration, metal photo prints, mugs, mousepads, etc

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! 

Uses: ID cards, badges, luggage tags, gift cards

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

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.   

Uses: event ribbon, convention badge tags

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!

Uses: emboss business cards, monogram albums & Bibles, personalize leather

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

Sewing

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)

Uses: apparel decoration, patches

Sewing Area: 298mm x 200mm (11.73″ x 7.87″) 
100mm x 100mm (4″ x 4″)
Hat hoop: 130mm x 50mm (5″ wide, 2″ tall – possible up to 2.5, but can be risky)

File Formats: .PES, .DST
Materials: Cotton, 100% polyRayon, 50-50 cotton poly

Kingmax MO-3700 Industrial Serger Machine

Uses: sews seams, finishes edges, and maintains stretch-ability of garments/fabrics

Kingmax GK-W500 Industrial Cover Stitch

Uses: finishes folded edges, and maintains stretch-ability of garments/fabrics


Electric Rotary Fabric Cutter

Uses: cuts multiple layers of fabric quickly and cleanly.


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.)

Printing

Specialty / Light Fabrication

Anycubic Photon Ultra DLP Resin Printer

  • Resolution 1280 * 720
  • XY resolution: 80um (0.080mm)●
  • Z axis resolution: 0.01mm●
  • Print speed: 1.5S / layer Max 60mm/
  • Build volume: 102.4mm (L) * 57.6mm (W) * 165mm (H)

Newmatter Mod-T 3D Printer (FDM)

Robo R1+ 3D Printer (FDM)

Kingmax DDL900A-FL Industrial Computerized Straight Stitch Machine (Coming Soon)
REX L118-2 Industrial Blind-Stitch Hemmer (Coming Soon)