Subbed! I can’t wait to see more 😊 I’ve been searching & searching for a video like this & thankfully you popped up in my recommended

@PrintBestie

2 ай бұрын

Glad you made it here!

Completely new to UV printing so I bough this printer to learn, this video is very helpful! Thank you so much, you earned a new subscriber, I hope to see more videos on the bd8 in the future

@PrintBestie

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you :)

Commented for AL Gore's Rhythm

Do you have to run it every day to keep it flowing smoothly? That's always been my major gripe with these printers, very high maintenance...

@blakerobinson257

29 күн бұрын

Following. Curious to this as well

@PrintBestie

29 күн бұрын

I don't run it everyday. I was away for 5 days and it printed just fine when I got back. I would just recommend pulling out the white cartridge and giving it a shake once in a while.

@Mr_Chuckles

29 күн бұрын

I had a Chinese UV printer and that did have to be used daily. The culprit is always the white, it doesn't just settle in the cartridge but in the lines too. And clogs up the head. I don't know why they don't keep white on a separate system and have it form a closed loop when the head is parked, it could then just circulate automatically every couple of hours. My BN20 does this in a way, it cleans the head every 4-6 hours. Wasteful of course, but it beats having to replace a head!

@PrintBestie

29 күн бұрын

@@Mr_Chuckles I totally understand! I bought a used dtg printer and it was the same story. even had to teach someone what to do while we were away. I'm glad there are improvements to new machines in general. and you're right, I would also pay for ink vs a dried and damaged head or having someone come to baby sit the machine while we're away

Can you do multiple items on the print bed if all fits under 8 inches?? Or only 1 at a time?

@PrintBestie

22 күн бұрын

You can definitely print more than one at a time :) I usually print a template of the copies so I know where to position the multiple objects.

I’m curious about using one of these for low volumes of watch dials, but the alignment of the print area with the dial blank would need to be pretty precise. Is there any alignment method beyond eyeballing it with the laser?

@PrintBestie

2 ай бұрын

For that I would get a jig built that holds the dials. That way you'll get much more accuracy and you can do multiple at once if you need to

@philrodenbeck6424

2 ай бұрын

@@PrintBestie thank you so much for the helpful reply!

@Mr_Chuckles

Ай бұрын

​ @PrintBestie Along those lines, is the table steel ie. could one use magnets to affix the jig? If not you could prob put a magnetic-friendly plate there and then affix items as well (eg. your lunch box could put strong magnets inside)

What is the print head type in the BD-8 printer? Is it still use epson print head similar to the old model?

@PrintBestie

22 күн бұрын

Hello, I'm sorry I actually don't know what the print head type is and not sure where to find that info

hi what program do you use for this printer is this photoshop you use ?

@PrintBestie

29 күн бұрын

Hi, yes you can use Photoshop or Illustrator. Any program that you're able to save a .PDF file will work for printing.

@user-bk8vh3xt6v

29 күн бұрын

@@PrintBestie ok perfect caues since this printer is so expensive i want to makesure before i buy it

hi im thinking about getting one but cos im not really good with computers im not sure if its for me ?? is there any book for dummies or something similar for people thats really dont have a clue how to operate one but really want to get into printing please?

@PrintBestie

2 ай бұрын

Hello, there's two parts two it - learning the machine but also learning a design software like Illustrator or something similar. There are a lot of video resources where you can learn. Are you looking to learn the specific printer or digital printing in general?

@kamildabkowski6271

2 ай бұрын

@@PrintBestie I’m actually buying BD-8 tomorrow,no idea how to use it but I’m really determined to learn,yes I’ve seen your little clip on KZread but I probably need some more step by step how to actually print some on it

@PrintBestie

2 ай бұрын

@@kamildabkowski6271 Gotcha! I will work on making some more in depth videos :)

@kamildabkowski6271

2 ай бұрын

@@PrintBestie thank you I would really appreciate it

How scratch-resistant is the finished print?

@PrintBestie

22 күн бұрын

I think it depends on the surface that's being printed on. Is there a specific surface you want to know about? I know that some don't work as well as others but wiping it with an adhesion promoter can help.

@yodazhang69

22 күн бұрын

@@PrintBestie Basically wood (mdf) or acrylic.

Looks great and seems like it’s well made but because of the size, it doesn’t seem like it’s made for production. Maybe a tiny Etsy shop at best. Am I right?

@PrintBestie

2 ай бұрын

I wouldn't consider it high production - but maybe so if you're printing on a lot of small objects

@k-12clothing23

2 ай бұрын

Thanks.

Price ?

@FireFoxxy

Ай бұрын

10 grand plus a little over a grand for the roller attachment.

@PrintBestie

29 күн бұрын

thanks!