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Sublimation
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WhatIsSublimation.com!
- A complete website dedicating to teaching you how sublimation works so you can
make informed decisions and better success! Sublimation is a professional long lasting solution to standard inkjet heat transfers. The dye sublimation process consists of printing a special sublimation ink through a specific Epson printers (Epson C88, R1800, and 4800) and onto a sublimation transfer sheet. By using a heat process the sublimation ink can be transferred onto a variety of substrates such as t-shirts, mugs, coasters, mouse pads, plaques and many more. The sublimation process is different than standard ink transfers because instead of using a carrier sheet to take the ink over to the shirt or item, sublimation ink actually becomes a part of the item.
Dye sublimation ink is transformed into a gas when heated at a high temperature. The transfer process works by using a heat press and pressure to heat the transfer on top of the item. The heat not only releases the gas from the ink but it also opens up the pores of the polyester, polymer, or polymer coated item which then allows the gas to enter. When the heat press is lifted and the temperature cools the sublimation ink turns back into a solid form and the pores close permanently encapsulating the ink within the polymer. If done correctly, the image will never fade and loose its luster unless the actual fiber or polymer is damaged. Because it becomes a part of the substrate, the ink feels extremely sooth and soft to the touch.
Unfortunately because of the pores needed to hold the dye, sublimation cannot be done successfully onto 100%, 50/50 blend shirts or your basic items like a coffee mug you pickup at costco. Shirts need to be 100% polyester and other items need to be coated with a polymer coating to accept the sublimation ink. These special items are not hard to find, Hanes makes a line of shirts called SoftLink which is a 100% polyester on the outside and 100% cotton on the inside giving you the best of both worlds. We also carry a variety of coated items such as mugs, coasters, mouse pads, plaques, clocks, and much more. Like most other printer inks, sublimation ink is transparent. This means that it needs to be printed on a light background or for optimal results a white background. Unfortunately most sublimation cannot be done on dark objects.
Sublimation offers a fast, low cost, solution to print high quality full color images on shirts and many other items to start or enhance your business. Ryonet has several complete startup packages available which include everything needed to start sublimating today!
While sublimation does have some limitations, Ryonet has several solutions that are almost too good to be true. By using our special ChromaBlast ink, you can print sublimation quality images onto 100% cotton items. By using our 4800 hybrid system you can actually print with both the Sublijet Sublimation Ink but also the Chromablast ink in the same printer giving you double the fire power.
With Sublijet ink, using our special Forever Subli-Dark transfers, you can not only transfer an image onto a dark shirt, but also a 100% cotton shirt. These transfers and one of a kind and must be cut out around the image. This can be done manually but is much easier and more consistent to plot the designs or images out using a vinyl plotter that can read print registration lines on your transfer.
Create full color transfers on DARK garments easier & faster using this paper. FOREVER Subli-Dark is a flexible white opaque material that is designed to successfully transfer vivid images onto 100% cotton, denim, canvas, polyester, and leather. Client requests can be fulfilled quickly and easily by printing full color photos and/or designs onto the Subli-Dark media using an inkjet sublimation printer or through a printer/cutter for intricate designs or large print jobs. After cutting and weeding the design with scissors, a stand-alone cutter, or printer/cutter combination, the image can be transferred using a heat press for a sharp finished product.Watch a Video Demonstration
Questions and Answers
Q. What does the R1800 SubliJet/ChromaBlast Quick Connect Hybrid System include?
A. PowerDriver and ChromaBlast color management software User-friendly software allows users to create flawless transfers time and again Gives users control over their image quality, color output and print options New substrate options to ensure the color output users expect.
QuickConnect II ink delivery system Sealed system that protects ink from air and contamination Installs easily into the Epson R1800 printer.
User Guides for SubliJet and Hybrid ink systems Printed booklets that give detailed installation, setup and usage instructions for both SubliJet and ChromaBlast ink systems Graphic Quick Connect installation instructions.
PartnerPlus support program Full product warranty against any ink, cartridge or QuickConnect performance defects Full support and service of Epson printers under warranty that are used with SubliJet IQ inks 100 % satisfaction guarantee for all users.
Q. What is the major advantage of the R1800 Hybrid Solution?
A. The R1800 Hybrid system is an ‘entry level’ dual decoration system that allows the customer to utilize a single Quick Connect system for both SubliJet and ChromaBlast inks. This system is more than 50% less expensive than the larger Epson 4800 Hybrid decoration system.
Q. The Epson 4800 Hybrid system utilizes cartridges. What is the ink delivery system for the R1800 Hybrid System?
A. The R1800 Hybrid system utilizes a bulk ink system (BIS) and 110 ml bulk ink bags of both SubliJet and ChromaBlast inks. These are connected to the printer using a Quick Connect system similar to that used for the SubliJet R1800 XG8 and the ChromaBlast R1800 Dual CMYK systems.
Q. Is there an ink loss situation on the R1800 printer similar to the Epson 4800?
A. Yes. We have confirmed again that this printer, similar to other Epson printers has an automatic nozzle cleaning operation that occurs independent of the printer drivers. This functionality is built into the firmware software of the printer and cannot be altered.
Q. Is the ink loss the same as on the Epson 4800 hybrid?
A. Tests have indicated that the ink loss percentage is lower by half. Additional tests will be conducted to confirm these numbers.
Q. Who should use a R1800 Hybrid system?
A. The R1800 Hybrid system should be sold to customers who will be decorating similar amounts of Polyester (Sublimation) and Cotton (ChromaBlast).
Q. Can an existing R1800 XG8 or R1800 ChromaBlast user convert to a Hybrid system without buying a new Quick Connect box?
A. We do not recommend making a conversion to the Hybrid mode using an existing box.
Q. Why is there only one Quick Connect system for both the XG8 and Hybrid systems?
A. The installation and components for both ink configuration systems are essentially the same. The main differences are the installation instructions and User Guides. Therefore, it was cost effective to provide a single system that had both the XG8 and Hybrid options in one system. In essence the customer is getting the additional software and documentation for free.
Q. What is the ink configuration of the Hybrid system?
A. Both the SubliJet and ChromaBlast ink systems use a CMYK ink configuration.
It is very important the customers pay attention to connecting the SubliJet and ChromaBlast ink bags in the correct order. Special attention needs to be made to connect the black ink bags in their correct location since the SubliJet and ChromaBlast bags are right next to each other.
Q Can I use existing SubliJet 800/1800 bulk ink bags and ChromaBlast 1800 bulk ink bags in the R1800 Hybrid Quick Connect system?
A. Yes, there will be no change in the bulk ink bags. There will be no price changes in the bulk ink bags.
Q. Can I use Cartridges instead of Bulk Ink bags (Bulk Ink System) in the R1800 Hybrid system?
A. Yes
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