Manual solder paste printer.

[hugeone]

Hi.
I want to buy solder paste printer from China (probably via aliexpress) . Which one would you recommend?

Thank you

[l0wside]

You have two options:
* Buy a printer for framed stencils. Pro: printer is cheaper. Con: stencils are effectively only available from China, framed stencils are more expensive than unframed, shipping cost might be higher than for unframed due to size and weight.
* Buy a printer for unframed stencils. Pro: stencils available from virtually any supplier in the world (including China). Con: printer is typically more expensive.

You might want to look for a used printer, they typically do not wear off.

[hugeone]

I personally prefer the framed ones. Less work and you do not purchase then to often as they last for a while.

Actually I asked if someone has something to recommend as the quality of the Chinese products is a bit random

[girts]

You have two options:
* Buy a printer for framed stencils. Pro: printer is cheaper. Con: stencils are effectively only available from China, framed stencils are more expensive than unframed, shipping cost might be higher than for unframed due to size and weight.

+ a lot of storage space necessary.

Why not to prefer unframed stencils if you are looking for manual printer anyway? Like these -
http://www.spide-smt.nl/products.html