Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280
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Tips for Polyester Fabric
Maintain appropriate heat press times.
§ Shortened pressing time will result in good surface color but the sublimation
dyes will not completely penetrate the polyester fibers. This leaves the dyes
more susceptible to wash out.
§ Longer pressing times will cause the dye molecules to penetrate deeper into the
fiber creating a washed out look. For guidelines on transfer times see the section
entitled Heat Transfer Instructions.
Maintain appropriate heat press temperatures
The correct temperature setting is vital for achieving desired results. Higher
temperatures can damage the polyester fibers to the point that they cannot
properly “hold” the dyes. For guidelines on transfer temperatures see the section
entitled Heat Transfer Instruction.
Maintain appropriate pressure
Too much pressure on the heat press may cause the dyes to penetrate too deeply
into the fabric causing a washed out look. For guidelines on transfer pressure see
the section entitled Heat Transfer Instructions.
Tips for Metal
To obtain the best results when printing onto metal, place the transfer between
the metal and an absorbent cloth or fresh, non-textured paper towel. This will
absorb any dyes that pass back through the paper and any moisture released
during the transfer process. If you have problems with inconsistently filled
areas, this may alleviate the problem.
Tips for Ceramic Tiles and Mugs
When transferring onto ceramic tiles and mugs, immediately peel the paper off of
the ceramic after removing it from the heat press. Once the paper has been
removed, cool the ceramic by submerging it in cool water, or run water over it
from a faucet. If paper residue remains on the surface of the ceramic, clean with
citrus cleaner. If you experience a significant paper-sticking problem, call your
SubliJet reseller for assistance.