Different Kinds of Thermal Copiers
Thermal copiers are commonly used by tattoo artists to create stencils from hand drawn images, that are then transferred to a client's skin with ink. The stencil copy machine reassures the client will get the proper tattoo. There are two different kinds of thermal copiers, belt types and roller types. There are also thermal inkjet printers, which can print T-shirts, apparel, photos, documents and transparencies.
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Eyepower Tattoo Stencil Machine
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The tattoo stencil machine by Eyepower is a flash thermal copy machine and stencil maker that sells for around $170 at the time of publication. It works just like a fax machine, is top loading and can create flawless tattoo stencils within minutes. It is a compact machine and is considered to be a great space saver.
The Vistafax Thermal Copier
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The Vistafax thermal copier utilizes rollers and a fixed head that adjusts in intensity by slowing down the speed of the image on the rollers. In addition to making stencils and transparencies, it can also create photocopies and laser prints.
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Eikon A3
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The Eikon A3 thermal copier is a German made, high quality copier that produces crisp images for tattoo stencils for a mass producing shop. The Eikon A3 sells for about $1,500 at the time of this printing. It weights 20 pounds and has dimensions of 4 3/4-by-11 3/4-by-20 1/2 inches.
HP Photosmart 7510 CQ877A
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The HP Photosmart wireless thermal inkjet all-in-one color printer can print up to 33 pages per minute at 9600-by-2400 dpi, double-sided. The HP Photosmart uses ePrint technology to print photos and documents using an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, smartphone, notebook or any device with email. EPrint technology enables a printer to work from anywhere in the world, storing documents and files in the cloud. This allows you to print on demand what is needed when it is needed. The HP Photosmart thermal inkjet can also print regular documents, photos and transparencies.
TCA3 and TCA4
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The TCA3 and TCA4 copiers are carbon based copiers that use a thermal heat lamp. They are primarily used for T-shirt and fabric printing. They can print in either black or grey only.
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