Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280
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Heat Transfer Instructions
Because you can print on a variety of surfaces, you need to take all variables of the
surface into account when selecting time, temperature and pressure. Some of the
variables are:
n thickness of surface,
n how fast the surface absorbs heat,
n coatings used on the material to create a receptive surface for sublimation inks
(ceramics, metals, etc.),
n accuracy of heat press (time, temperature, and pressure).
The time, temperature and pressure listed below are only guidelines. Check with your
supplier for specific heat transfer instructions.
Due to the differences in heat presses and the various materials you will be printing on, it
is not possible to give absolute figures. You should experiment to find your own
preferred settings.
SURFACE
TRANSFER
TIME
SUBLIJET
TRANSFER
TIME
SUBLIJET
IQ
TEMP PRESSURE REMARKS
POLYESTER/
MOUSEPADS
25 seconds 45 seconds 400oF 40 psi
METAL
(Universal
Woods)
40 seconds 60 seconds 400oF 40 psi Use absorbent, remove
plastic
METAL (Other)
White, Silver,
Gold
40 seconds 60 seconds 375oF
- 400oF
40 psi Time varies with metal
manufacturer (Contact your
reseller for correct time and
temperature)
Place absorbent sheet on
bottom plate of heat press.
Then place transfer paper
face up on top of the
absorbent. Next place
substrate face down on top
of the transfer paper.
Remove paper from
substrate immediately after
transferring for best results.
UNISUB 75 seconds 75-85
seconds
400oF 40 psi Remove Plastic
FR PLASTIC 33 seconds 75-80
seconds
400oF 40 psi Remove Plastic
SOFT L’INK 25 seconds 35 seconds 400oF 40 psi Press for 5 secs to eliminate
moisture, use Teflon sheet
between sides of shirt to
prevent “blow through”
CERAMIC 150-210
seconds
150-210
seconds
350-
400oF
40 psi Time varies with press, use
green tile mat for ceramic
tile