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Is there much demand for personalised ribbons
How easy is it to print onto ribbons?

How much space is required to operate the ZX-40 Ribbon Printer?
Does the ZX-40 Ribbon Printer work with Vista
Does the ZX-40 Ribbon Printer work with a Mac?
Why is DrawPlus 8 software better?
What is a Driver and what are it's functions?
Is it possible to see an online demo video of the ZX-40 Ribbon Printer?
Does the ZX-40 Ribbon Printer use any Type or Printing Plates?
What length of ribbon can I print from one roll of foil?
Can I print any length of ribbon?
Can I print narrow as well as wide ribbons?
Can I print several colours onto the same ribbons?
How much do the foils cost?
Where can I purchase ribbons from?
Do you offer any written instruction and a training DVD?
Do you offer any after-sales support?
How soon can you ship after receipt of payment?
How can I make payment for the goods?
Do you ship worldwide?
 

 

 

Is there much demand for personalised ribbons?

Yes, very much so!   Personalised ribbons are used for weddings, parties and celebrations, gift wrapping, sending flowers, tributes,  chocolates, sashes for hen nights,  rosettes, greeting card decorations etc.

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How easy is it to print onto ribbons?

Very easy!   If you can use your inkjet printer, you will be able to use our ZX-40 Ribbon Printer. We supply a free training DVD with your purchase which you can watch again and again. Why not watch our online demo video by clicking here.

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How much space is require to operate the ZX-40 Ribbon Printer?

The ZX-40 Ribbon Printer is very compact taking up footspace of no more than 9.5" (L) x 8" (W) x 7" (H).

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Does the ZX-40 Ribbon Printer work with Vista?

Yes, the ZX-40 now works with Windows Vista 32 bit.

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Does the ZX-40 Ribbon Printer work with a Mac?

The ZX-40 Ribbon Printer is not Mac compatible.

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Why is DrawPlus 8 software better?

Quite simply, Drawplus 8 software is street ahead of any custom-made software. Most people in the graphics industry have heard of DrawPlus 8 and know of it's versatility, easy of use, reliability and stability - That's why we prefer to recommend and use a  well know and respected piece of software.

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What is a Driver and what are it's functions?

A Driver is a free piece of software that enables you to use other graphics programme to print from (eg. DrawPlus 8 etc.).

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Is it possible to see an online demo video of the ZX-40 Ribbon Printer?

Yes, of course! Please click here.

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Does the ZX-40 Ribbon Printer use any Type or Printing Plates?

The ZX-40 Ribbon Printer is totally digital and requires no metal type or printing plates. It simply prints what it sees on your computer screen.

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What length of ribbon can I print from one roll of foil?

One roll of foil will enable you to print 50 metres (about 150 feet) of ribbon.

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Can I print any length of ribbon?

With the ZX-40 Ribbon Printer, you can print virtually any length of ribbon.

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Can I print narrow as well as wide ribbons?

With the ZX-40 Ribbon Printer, you can print onto ribbons from 5mm to 100mm wide (4").

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Can I print several colours onto the same ribbon?

Yes, you can - and we can show you how!

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How much do the foils cost?

Foils cost from as little as £2.50+VAT per roll. To view prices and choice of colours, please click here.

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Where can I purchase ribbons from?

With your purchase, we will supply you with a list of recommended suppliers. Also, you should have no trouble in finding ribbons suppliers online as there are very many offering a great choice of ribbons in terms of quality and colour.

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Do you offer any written instruction and a training DVD?

Yes, we do.  Infact, we are the only company to offer a free training DVD with every purchase as well as full
detailed written instructions. With Creative Printers, you can relax and learn to use your machine within minutes of unpacking.

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Do you offer any after-sales support?

Absolutely.  We offer free on-going telephone and e-mail support. We also supply a wide range of foil colours from stock. We will also offer you a list of recommended suppliers for ribbons and other accessories.

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How soon can you ship after receipt of payment?

Once payment has been received, we can usually ship within 48 hours (weekdays) worldwide.

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How can I make payment for the goods?

We accept payment in Cash (If collecting in person from our premises),  Paypal , Credit Cards as well as Bank Transfer.

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Do you ship worldwide?

Yes, we do. We have already sold our sought-after ZX-40 Ribbon Printing System to our customers in over 30 Countries.

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