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Hix & Geo Knight Heat Press Comparison Chart
Need a starting point? When considering a Heat press you should take into
account that a standard full size T-shirt press is 16"x20". This
size makes it easier to place the transfer on the shirt straight. Most of the
shirt is on the heat press and you can line up the transfer, rhine stones, etc.
faster because you can see the collar and shoulders as a reference. Additionally,
the 16"x20" size accommodates just about all heat transfer sizes.
Furthermore, you can press multiple items at one time (ie: two mouse pads).
This cuts your labor in half… a big time saver!
Trying to decide between a Clamshell or Swing-Away style heat press? Here are some
things to consider. Swing-away heat presses have some advantages over clamshell heat presses.
First, the hot plate of the heat press is not facing the operator and therefore you can work
safer and faster on a swing-away heat press. Example: You can lean over the lower
plate of the heat press and load the heat press faster, you can place the transfer faster because
you can look straight down on the shirt or mouse pads to determine the transfer
is straight very quickly. In essence you get a higher production rate out of
swing-away heat press. Additionally, a swing-away heat press is best to use for items
such as ceramic tiles because the head of the heat press comes straight down and therefore it
does not allow the transfer to shift. Furthermore, the commercial model swing-away
heat press such as the Geo Knight DK20S is great for those demanding items such
as tote bags because you can overcome the thick folds, seams and gussets of
the bag with the heat presses heavier duty pressure control ability. The Geo-Knight DK20S heat press can apply heat transfers to just about any flat item.
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Hix & Geo Knight Heat Press Comparison Chart for "Shirt/Mouse Pad Type Heat Presses"
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Make
Model
Platen Size |
Adj.
Thermostat
with ready light |
Adj.
Timer |
Temperature
Gauge in
Platen |
Counts #
of
Impressions |
Memory
Function
For
Time, Temp, etc |
**Press
items up
to
(thickness) |
Heating Platen Warranty |
Machine
Weight |
Comments |
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*Hix
HTL
9x12 |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
1" |
1yr |
30 |
Great Starter Press. Keep in mind this is a Hobby Machine
and is not meant for pressing more than 8-12 shirts in a row. The heat
recovery slows if you exceed this.
(Does not have Temp. Gauge or Timer) |
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Geo Knight
JetPress14
12x14 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
.25" |
1yr |
55 |
Has higher heat recovery time than Hobby Lite. Also has
Temperature Gauge in platen.
(Small Battery Powered Timer) |
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Hix
Presto13
13x13(Discontinued) |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
.25" |
1yr |
47 |
Good economical press. Has Adj. Thermostat
and adj. Pressure Control (clip type with preset notches)
(These models do not have Temp. Gauge or Timer) |
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Hix
Presto15
15x15 |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
.25" |
1yr |
59 |
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Hix
Presto20
16x20 |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
1" |
Lifetime |
90 |
Same as Presto 13 & 15 but can handle items up to
1" thick and has a better pressure control & warranty. |
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Hix
HT400
15x15 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
1" |
Lifetime |
79 |
This is our lowest cost Commercial Press. It has Adj.
Thermostat, Timer, Temp Gauge, better Adj. Pressure Control and much
more. |
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Geo Knight
DK16
14x16 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
.25" |
Lifetime |
130 |
Has full features: Adj Thermostat, Timer, Temp Gauge,
Pressure Control, Counts # of Impressions, Memory Settings for Time,
Temp, 3 year warranty on controls plus much more. Press opens up 110° |
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Hix
HT600
16x20 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
1" |
Lifetime |
91 |
This is our lowest cost 16"x20" Commercial
Press. It has Adj. Thermostat, Timer, Temp Gauge, good Pressure Control
and much more. |
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Geo Knight
DK20
16x20 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
.25" |
Lifetime |
150 |
Has full features: Adj. Thermostat, Timer, Temp Gauge
Pressure Control, Counts # of impressions, Memory Setting for Time, Temp,
3 year warranty on controls plus much more. Press opens up approx. 110° |
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*Geo Knight
DK20S
16x20 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
1" |
Lifetime |
185 |
This Commercial swing-away press has all the full features
as the other Geo Knight models. Also has a heavy-duty adj. Pressure control.
In our opinion the most versatile and best manual press on the market
today |
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Hix
N840
16x20 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
1" |
Lifetime |
139 |
Commercial clamshell air-automatic with heavy-duty adj.
Pressure control. Has piston assist lift, Timer, Temp Gauge, Adj. Thermostat,
etc, Great for production shops |
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*Geo Knight
DK20SP
16x20 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
1" |
Lifetime |
235 |
Commercial swing-away air-automatic with heavy-duty adj.
Pressure control. Full features. Great for production shops. |
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Hix
C-800
16x20 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
1" |
Lifetime |
139 |
Commercial clamshell air-automatic with heavy-duty pressure
control. Has air-assist lift and is built with all heavy-duty components.
Has full features. Great for production shops |
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*Geo Knight
DK20JS
20x25 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
1" |
Lifetime |
240 |
Oversized swing-away manual press for larger jobs or
press multiple items at one time. Has heavy-duty pressure control and
full features. |
Comparison Chart for "Combo
Presses" |
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Make
Model
Platen Size |
Adj.
Thermostat
with ready
light |
Adj.
Timer |
Temperature
Gauge in
Platen |
Counts #
of
Impressions |
Memory
Function
For
Time, Temp, etc |
**Press
items up
to
(thickness) |
Heating Platen Warranty |
Machine
Weight |
Comments |
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*Geo Knight
DC14
12x14
(Discontinued)
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Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
1" |
Lifetime |
120 |
Press comes with flat heating platen. Has optional attachments
for caps, ceramic mugs, ceramic plates & paper cubes. It has full
features. See "Small & Combo Press" Page for full details. |
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*Geo Knight
DC16
14x16
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Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
1" |
Lifetime |
130 |
Press comes with flat heating platen. Has optional attachments
for caps, ceramic mugs, ceramic plates & paper cubes. It has full
features. See "Small & Combo Press" Page for full details. |
SEE OUR MAIN PAGE FOR ALL HEAT PRESS MODELS!
* Swing away style presses.
**For those presses that show it can accommodate items up to .25" thick,
this is only for soft items such as mouse pads. It is not recommended for ceramic
tiles.
The above charts are being provided only as a guide. We recommend that you look
through the web pages for more complete information.
Still not sure…. Give us a call and we will be glad to help
you.
Call us today 888-431-7385
954-989-1250
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