VEVOR Screen Printing Machine, 4 Color 1 Station 360° Rotable Silk Screen Printing Press, 21.2x17.7in / 54x45cm Screen Printer Press, Double-Layer Positioning Pallet for T-Shirt DIY Printing

This thing is really impressive for the price, though it does have a few drawbacks. Assembly is not too difficult, but takes some time because there are a lot of parts. You will want to use some real wrenches instead of the stamped junk that comes with it. Build quality of the machine is actually pretty good. Setup is key to getting good results, if you don't already know how to set it up or you have no mechanical sense you are going to struggle. There is no adjustment for front/back tilt on the frame clamps. This is probably the biggest problem with the machine. There are some workarounds, but it's a real paint to get it set up so all four frames sit parallel to the platen with equal off-contact. There are no micro adjustments for registration of different colors, it's difficult and time consuming to get your frames lined up properly. Once set up though, repeatability is very good. With the thrust bearings in the arm pivots and the guide rollers properly adjusted there is zero movement when the arm is down. There's more flex in the aluminum screen frames than there is in the machine itself. The larger plastic guide rollers are completely unnecessary, you can leave them loose or omit them completely. The smaller metal roller bearings are all that's needed. I just did my first multi color shirts tonight. I didn't get perfect color registration, but it was due to my own error. All of the shirts came out with the exact same offset. I've done a lot of single color shirts, print flash print, with perfect registration every time after lifting and lowering the screen. I've still got a lot to learn, but I think this is a great starter press if you want to get into multi color printing at the lowest cost possible. Learn how to set it up properly, have some patience, and you can get some great results.

Works great for multi-color prints... if you assemble it correctly, align transparencies and use solid frames. TIP 1: The bolts and bearings that hold the arms in place need to be pinched together when tightening the nuts or else the arms will wiggle. Once tightened, the lock nuts have teeth that will keep the bolts in place and there will be zero wiggle. At first, I got them so close the arm wouldn't go down, but then slammed it in and the bolts moved just enough to give me a tight fit. They haven't moved since. TIP 2: Since there are no micro-adjustments, make sure your screen stencils are square and consistenlty positioned. I setup a template on my table so the transparencies were square and in (almost) the same position when taping them to the screens. I still needed to make slight adjustments putting the frames in the arms, but having the frames fit square gave a good grip that kept the screens aligned. TIP 3: Use solid frames. Once the machine was assembled tight, it didnt move, but my flimsy frames did.

I was nervous about this machine because the reviews were kind of mixed, generally speaking. I have two reasons why I’m writing this review. I almost didn’t buy this machine because people said it was really hard to put together and that it wasn’t the quality they were expecting. This is my second screen printer. I had a really old, but super hefty, American built screen printer before this. I sold it for $500 and bought this one because it had no adjustments and it was huge. It was a six color machine, but it just didn’t have the micro adjustments to do that. It also weighed three zillion pounds. Ugh When I opened the box: right away I realized this is high-quality and way under priced. Having had a high-end machine before, I had a pretty good understanding of what I needed. Other than the wheels not being rubber and the spring adjustments being weirdly small, this is a better machine than my $500 machine. Flat out. Both of those things can be upgraded for little to nothing. This is the main reason I wrote this review: if you are worried about building instructions, do not be. I don’t know if previous orders were sent out without them… or what, but this was straight up easy to put together. If you ever played with Legos as a kid, you can handle this. It’s rated at 5-9 years old imo. I have no idea why people say the directions are bad. They even separated hardware based on the steps they were associated with. Who doesn’t put hardware all in one bag to save time and handling fees? That is extremely thoughtful. The directions were in color and in English. I put it together in 30 minutes with no issues at all. It was packaged well. It looks great. If it’s not printing accurately, you didn’t take the time to use its many adjustments. I, 10 out of 10, would recommend this screen printer to anybody who can’t afford a Riley Hopkins, or to anyone who is just starting out. It’s hefty, the hardware is great, they absolutely stick to their corny modo.

If you plan on doing multiple colors, don't get this press thinking "I won't have the same issues, I can fix it". I unfortunately stubbornly thought that, and this thing was more trouble than it was worth. Not only do you have to follow video guides that people have generously supplied on YouTube because the instructions are so unhelpful, but because each piece is built inconsistently you will have a unique and frustrating experience when using this thing. The main issues I had were 1. the stock springs were so tight, when I was able to actually get them where they needed to be they made the screen arm fling backwards like a catapult because there was so much tension (even when installed "correctly") and I had to go to a local used hardware store to find new springs. 2. The off contact between the screen and the platen was almost an entire 1.5+ inches, so I had to buy sheets of metal for fence posts to bring the off contact to somewhat of a reasonable height. Of course that creates its own issue where the platen is less sturdy. 3. Registration may as well be impossible, even if you spend an hour making sure your screens are perfectly measured. The pieces of this press are cheap and not consistently made so every arm you install will have different measurements all on their own. Long story short, don't make my mistake. Put the cost of this press towards a Riley Hopkins Jr. and save yourself the headache. No matter how cheap it is, it's too much. I would return it if I hadn't already built the thing.

This press even though it is set up as a four color press I don’t recommend it for that. This is really a one color press with four heads. I have used it for multi color designs but registration is very difficult. I get the most use out of this when I have multiple one color designs or when I have two or even three locations on a single tee. If you want to do color separated multi color design tees get a press with micro registration adjustments. This is a good starter press but that is it. I will make you a lot of money and is worth the money.

Easy set up and great quality I personally liked just setting my screens on the shirt and doing it that way the blue arms seemed to get in the way more than helping. It's a great price for the set up you get and I also got some other great packs on the side.

This budget-friendly screen printing machine offers great value, but it’s important to note that assembly and alignment require your own tools and attention to detail. The instructions are located underneath the foam when unpacking the machine. With some patience and skill, you can ensure a smooth setup process if you’re handy. Once properly assembled and adjusted, this machine performs impressively and delivers quality prints. While it may require some extra effort during setup, the overall results make it a worthwhile choice for those seeking an affordable screen printing solution.

Vevor is always updating products and trying to limit the downfall of its products. I know a lot of reviews comment on some of the alignment issues but based on YouTube video reviews they have significantly improved the function. I'm not a screen printer but more of a tinkerer. Or jackeass of all trades.