Can I print on any type of mug, or does it have to be a special sublimation product? Are there restrictions to what I can and cannot print on?
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This press is not for printing its for heating what up what you have already printed. If you have a sublimation printer then you can tape it to a mug, put it in the mug attachement with this press and heat it up to adhere to
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No, this ink cannot be used for sublimation. For sublimation work, search for 'epson workforce sublimation ink'.
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You can but I don't think drinking hot liquids would be a good idea because the chemicals might leach out, plus it smells horrible when heated . I would not recommend it for drinking mugs only for decorative ones.
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You can't print on them with a typical ink-jet printer. You need to purchase a printer designed to print on discs. I found some at B&H Photo for less than $150.
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I think you can print custom sizes on most printers as long as the paper is not any bigger than the maximum size the printer will take.
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I am not 100% sure but that is what i bought it for, I am just waiting for my ink to come. I do know that if you are going to try it you need sublimation ink which does not come with this printer. You should NOT use any other ink in the printer if you are going to use the sublimation ink in the machine. this process does not work on cotton materials it must be a polyester or a poly blend also there is a place that sells it cheaper i paid 169 i think
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As noted you can mod the printer fairly easily to print onto discs; check for your model on eBay to get the tray and roller assembly. FWIW, I've helped a few friends mod iP4000 Pixma printers and it's a pretty easy modification.
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Also, my printer is able to print on this type of material. Just check a few different places and I am sure you will find someone.
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Not Only do you REQUIRE special transfer paper, you require a special ink. I would HIGHLY recommend using Sawgrass Inks because they have developed inks that are matched with the necessary ICC color profiles to ensure what you see on your screen turns into what is pressed on the shirt. Now that comes to make next point. You can go with Chromablast Inks which can print ONLY on light colored 100% cotton fabrics. If you want more versatility and wider range of products, I would recommend going with Sublijet-R inks which can be pressed to 100% polyester based materials (from shirts, mugs, hats to phone cases!) Once you decide the direction you are going you can only use the printer for that purpose. This printer uses an internal ink well system that maintains ink in it so you use ALL the ink in the cartridges making it very cost efficient. But, you can not switch cartridges and print with another ink. This is specialty printing you are talking about and I highly recommend you find someone who knows this process and teach you because it can be a little daunting learning this on your own. Best of luck!
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Yes you can print anything. You have to the cut pics yourself. If you want sublimation ink you have to buy yourself. It does come with ink but if you looking to print on mugs, plates etc. That is what sublimation ink does you can print images with sublimation ink too. Sublimation ink Is just better.
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we purchased a printer that is designed to print on blank " printable" discs... so as far as I know, you have to buy a specific dvd printer.
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not print on CD, only on special paper for sublimation, which is then transferred to cups, glasses all special sublimation ink.
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Yes... i use the Sawgrass ink. Just can't use the wireless feature with Sublimation
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NO - only specialized printers can do that. OKI makes one of them at a higher price.
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Hi Hellskitten, We are pleased to know that you are interested in our products. However, the mugs with engraving option SKU#73209 with a 3-letter monogram or SKU#73201 with 4 lines of text are currently not available.
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You need to have a Sublimation Printer with Special Inks and also you need to purchase paper that is designed for Sublimation. We own a Ricoh printer 3100. We purchased the Printer, Inks and Paper from Coastal Business for $550. You can also get them from JDS Industries. The mugs will cost you about $1.25 each and you can sell them for about $9.99 The paper will cost you about $26.00 for 100 sheets and the inks are $60 to $80 each, CMYK. Hope this helps
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Hi... I think I can help out here, at least as far as defining "sublimation". (Whether these will work with this process or not, I can't say, since I just happened to run across the info while looking for something else. This isn't my type of artwork, though, so besides the definition, I'm as clueless as everyone else!) So... Sublimation: Sublimation is a way to create bright, permanent, professional looking image transfers using your own artwork or photography. No plastic feel, no fading when washed. No other image transfer technology to date can claim this except for printing directly on to fabrics with fabric dyes. The science behind sublimation is simple: when heated to high temperatures, sublimation ink turns into a gas, allowing it to enter into the open pores of the polyester-coated item. Once removed from the heat, the pores of the item cool and close up, trapping the ink inside of the item. The sublimated image will be soft and smooth to the touch and is a permanent application. No bleeding or fading when you wash it! Sublimation works specifically with polymer-coated substrates or light-colored, 100% polyester garments. You also have to use a printer that can be loaded with the special sublimation inks, and the special sublimation paper. A good heat press does the transfer. Irons and steam presses do not get hot enough or apply enough pressure. (This information is directly from Dharma Trading Company, http://www.dharmatrading.com/ ) I hope it helps! Rory