A live printing station turns merch into something guests watch get made. They pick a size and a design, it comes off the press in about two minutes, and they walk away wearing it. Here's how an Orange County event day runs from our side.
Before the event
You send the logo or artwork. We proof it, lock it about a week out, and prep screens, transfers or patches at the Fullerton shop. We confirm garments, sizes and which stations fit your schedule, so nothing gets figured out on the day.
On site
- Load-in. The truck is loaded at the shop that morning. Presses, ink, blanks, tables and crew go into roughly 10×10 ft per station.
- Guests choose. A size, a garment, a design or a patch. Choosing is what makes them care about the piece.
- We print. Up to 60 pieces an hour per press; a standard two-press station clears 100+.
- They wear it out. Finished and warm off the platen.
What the venue provides
Floor space, two dedicated 120V circuits per station, a level surface and a spot for the line that doesn't block a door. Indoors or out both work; the beach and the fairgrounds need a generator plan. See venue requirements.
Picking a method
Volume favors screen printing. Full color or names favor DTF. A hat bar or embroidery adds a premium piece. Read how live printing works or tell us about your event.
Planning notes
The part guests don't see
Most of the work is in the layout. We figure out where people come from, where the line stands, where they pick sizes and where the finished shirt gets handed over. In a hotel ballroom that's usually a wall near the bar. On a pier event in Huntington it's wherever the wind and the foot traffic allow.
If the venue has anything unusual, like stairs, a long push from the dock or a shared circuit, tell us when you book and we'll plan for it.