4 Color Screen Printing Press: Models, Sizes & Prices

Quick answer: a 4 color screen printing press has four print heads so you can print up to four colors on a shirt in one setup. Buckets of Ink stocks Vastex 4-color presses from the expandable V-100 ($795.00, 1 color with a 4-color hub) and the V-1000 4-color 1-station tabletop ($1,770.00) to the classic V-1000 4-color 4-station ($3,291.00) and the heavy-duty V-2000HD 4/4 ($5,587.00). Call 480-229-7806 to pick the right one.

4 Color Screen Printing Presses Compared

PressColorsStationsTypeWeb price
Vastex V-100 (4-color 4-station rotary hub, ships 1 color)1 (hub for 4)1 (hub for 4)Entry-level tabletop, expandable$795.00
Vastex V-1000 V1-T1441Commercial tabletop$1,770.00
Vastex V-2000HD floor press, 4-color hub4-color hub1Heavy-duty floor$1,771.00
Vastex V-1000 V1-4444Commercial$3,291.00
Vastex V-2000HD 4-color 1-station tabletop41Heavy-duty tabletop$3,541.00
Vastex V-2000HD-44 (rear clamp)44Heavy-duty floor, made in USA$5,587.00

Prices are today's bucketsofink.com web prices. Presses ship by freight — we quote freight, crating, setup and training to your door.

1-Station vs 4-Station: Which 4-Color Press?

  • 4 colors, 1 station: one pallet, four heads. Lower cost and a smaller footprint, but you load, print and unload one shirt at a time — good for starting out and small runs.
  • 4 colors, 4 stations: four pallets rotate under four heads, so one person can load the next shirt while another prints or flashes. This is the standard production layout for multi-color shirt work.
  • More colors, same stations: the V-1000 4-station 6-color ($3,867.00) and V-2000HD 4-station 8-color ($8,989.00) add heads for underbase, highlight and specialty colors.

V-1000 vs V-2000HD

The Vastex V-1000 is the commercial-grade manual press with a floating head design for accurate registration, offered from 1x1 up to 8x8 in tabletop and floor models. The V-2000HD is Vastex's heavy-duty, made-in-USA line with wrench-free micro-registration that holds tight registration from the first shirt to the last, and 12" steel rear clamps on the rear-clamp models (fixed side clamps are also available). Choose the V-1000 for value; choose the V-2000HD for heavy daily production. See also rear clamp vs side clamp.

What Else You Need for 4-Color Printing

Packages, Used Presses & Financing

Ask about the 4-color starter package — press, flash, dryer, exposure unit, screens and ink quoted together, with setup and training. Great financing is available. Shopping used? See the Buckets of Ink used equipment marketplace.

See it before you buy: equipment is on display at our Tempe showroom, 906 S Priest Dr, Suite 101, Tempe, AZ 85281 (Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:00 PM). Call 480-229-7806 to book a demo, ask about setup and training, or talk through the right size for your shop.

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4 Color Screen Printing Press FAQ

What is a 4 color screen printing press?

A 4 color screen printing press has four print heads, each holding one screen, so you can print a design with up to four ink colors in one setup. Four-station models also have four pallets that rotate so you can load shirts while others print.

How much does a 4 color screen printing press cost?

At bucketsofink.com Vastex 4-color presses run from $1,770.00 (V-1000 1-station tabletop) to $3,291.00 (V-1000 4-station) and $5,587.00 (V-2000HD 4-station). The V-100 starts at $795.00 with a 4-color hub. Freight is quoted separately.

Do I need 4 stations or is 1 station enough?

One station is fine for learning and small runs. Four stations let you load, print and flash on different pallets at the same time, which is much faster for production orders.

Can I print white on dark shirts with a 4-color press?

Yes. Use one head for a white underbase, flash it with a flash cure unit, then print the remaining colors on top. Many printers choose a 6-color press to leave room for a highlight white.

Can I upgrade a Vastex press to more colors later?

Vastex offers V-1000 upgrade parts that add heads and stations, and the V-100 expands from 1 color to 4 colors. Call 480-229-7806 with your press model for the right upgrade.

Where can I see a 4-color press in person?

Visit Buckets of Ink at 906 S Priest Dr, Suite 101, Tempe, AZ 85281, Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, or call 480-229-7806 to book a demo.

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