JUMPSTART YOUR BUSINESS WITH A RILEY HOPKINS 150 SCREEN PRINTING PRESS

by Sage Larson
a printer lifting a squeegee dripping white ink off a screen on a press

Are you ready to start screen printing as a side hustle? Are you looking for a solid live printing press? Do you want to expand your creative pursuits into screen printing? Shift your dreams into gear with the Riley Hopkins 150 Press. Its versatility, durability, and small footprint will jumpstart your business. How? Keep reading.

The Riley Hopkins Press has two press configurations — 1 Color 1 Station and 4 Color 1 Station. With two different options, printers can select a press that best fits their needs and budget. Now, let’s learn what this press can do.

a sleeve platen on a 150 press

UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY

The Riley Hopkins 150 Press will fuel your drive to create whatever you set your mind to. Check out some of its features that’ll break you out of the pack.

PRINT ON ANY GARMENT

One of the most beneficial features of the Riley Hopkins 150 Press is the ability to interchange platens. Print on t-shirts, sleeves, youth apparel, neck tags, pockets, tote bags, boxes, posters, and koozies — the possibilities are unlimited. No matter what type of job is thrown at you, the press will help you accomplish your goals. 

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COLORFUL PRINTS

The Riley Hopkins 150 4x1 Press allows printers to print up to four colors on one design. It’s important to know that the 150 press does not have micro registration. Micros allow making minuscule adjustments when registering complex jobs, like printing over an underbase, colors sitting side-by-side, halftones, etc. If you envision printing complex, multicolor jobs frequently, check out the Riley Hopkins 250 Press. 

The 150 is top-notch for multicolor jobs with loose registration (colors do not overlap). If you’re new to screen printing, sticking to one-color jobs or simple multicolor designs is a smart strategy while you learn the process. 

a riley 150 press on a cart in a garage. a flash dryer is next to it

FITS IN ANY SPACE

Printers who are starting a screen printing business usually set up shop in spaces available to them like sheds, spare rooms, garages, basements, etc. The beauty of the 150 press is its small footprint. The 1x1 is 20” by 40” and the 4x1 has a diameter of 60” (these measurements include the platen). No matter the space you’re working in, the 150 will fit.

If you need to make every part of your shop multifunctional, consider putting the press on the Single Station Press Cart. It doubles as a table that the 150 can be drilled into and as screen storage. Opt to have pivot casters and you can move the entire contraception around your environment. It’ll raise your level of performance. 

RELATED: A GUIDE TO SELECTING THE RIGHT SCREEN PRINTING PRESS FOR YOUR SHOP

the back of a 150 press

DURABLE CONSTRUCTION

Made of hot-rolled steel and aircraft-grade aluminum, the Riley Hopkins 150 Press is built to last a lifetime. Its sturdy screen clamps, tough springs, and rigid station arms will keep a session of printing running smoothly. Since it’s built to last, the press can serve you as you grow into bigger equipment. When the day comes you need to get a bigger press, the 150 can be used for single-color jobs, live printing events, repeat orders, etc. From the beginning to the end, the 150 press will perform.

a riley 150 on a press cart

Whatever venture you’re on, the Riley Hopkins 150 Press’s durability and versatility will give you a strong foothold in the industry and the opportunity to expand your business without hurting your wallet. What are you waiting for? The lights are flashing green. Hit the gas, and enjoy the ride. 

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