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Large Gocco Printers: PG Arts
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The compact direct-thermal printer uses heat to create your image on thermal screen masters, as in the gocco print process. Characters and graphics print clear and crisp. The new imager's electronic direct-drive system means the printers are quiet, fast, simple to operate, and dependable. With just a few moving parts, they are low-maintenance, offering years of reliable and consistent operation. |
 A4 Thermocopier by Panenka.de • NWS BONUS ~ Two full page B70s test sheets (A3 pictured at end of page)
>*some helpful links: (more or less entertaining...some more so. Please let us know if you have one to add!)
Youtube video: Thermofax demo by Maggie Weiss Patchworkshop.de: Tells Everything about Thermocopiers ~ making, framing and printing: Your Thermal Screen *!* Creating halftones from photos: Another great Demo |
Advantages *Thermal Screen Printing is the most cost-effective printing method. After initial start up cost, you can make several hundred prints for just a few pennies per print. *The simple process requires no training or experience. Multiple screens can be run off in one efficient session: no mess, no fuss, no chemicals to rinse... and * Best of all, no consumable one-use lamps, a real environmental Plus, yay <3 along with the $avings plus! A4 max screen width: 220 mm / 8.75" |
1. Prepare your original
As with standard gocco printing, image your artwork with carbon-based ink or printer. Place a sheet of screen master over the artwork, with the shiny side to the carbon image and the woven side up. The plastic “carrier” is not used for gocco screen masters, but you must ensure that all of your design is completed covered by the screen or by blank paper, since any uncovered carbon in your artwork may heat-fuse onto the light tube inside, causing damage.
2. Power On
Press the main switch. This is the toggle switch at the back. The LED s on the front will light up.
3. Set Speed Control
Turn the speed control dial to the desired exposure number. This sets the speed at which the screen is passed over the thermal lamp, and is adjustable even while the screen is in process, to cut the time or increase it.
4. Insert Document
Place your document face up into the slot at the bottom front under the controls, along the insert guides. Smaller documents should be place in the center of the slot. It's like feeding a document manually into a scanner or a DVD into the player. Slide it in gently as far as possible until the imager automatically retracts it. The illumination is automatically triggered by this action too.
*The green LED light will flash. As long as it blinks, don't switch off the device or disconnect it from the electrical outlet.
Matte Board Frames Available - 2 sizes:
Medium 4.5"x6.5" inner window, 8"x10" outside measure (B6 size)
Large, 8"x10.5" inner window, 11"x14" outside measure. (B70s/B5)
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Larger Model: Panenka's A3 Feel free to email with any questions or comments :~) |