How to Make Dye Sublimation Blanks of Your Own?

In dye sublimation, a soft substrate does not require a coating but has specific requirements for absorbing sublimation ink under a heat press machine. (The substrate must be polyester or a blend of synthetic materials.) If the  substrates are made of hard materials,you have to add a coating on them.Once coated, the substrate will absorb dye sublimation ink during a heating process,and  the Epson SureColor F-series are specially for sublimation printing.

Fill the paint sprayer with a clear polyester coating. Attach the sprayer to an air compressor to apply the coating to the selected substrate. Common substrates for use in the dye sublimation process are fiberglass re-enforced plastic (FRP), medium-density fiberboard (MDF), and ceramic tile. Since you are making your own blank, the substrate should be uncoated. 

Spray one coat of the liquid polyester onto the surface of the substrate. Allow to completely dry before applying a second coat. Do not touch the coated substrate. Allow at least two hours for the coating to completely dry. Apply a second coat. 

Test the product after the two coats of polyester liquid are dry. This is required. For example, imprint an image onto the finished substrate using a heat press with even, firm pressure. Or introduce the imprinted substrate into the environment it is intended for. If you are coating a "dishwasher safe" ceramic coffee mug, run the product through a dishwasher. If you are creating outdoor signs onto FRP, place a few samples of the finished product outside for several days. 

Some items may require several coatings before an acceptable image will imprint. Experiment with heat press timing, temperature and pressure to achieve the best results.

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Difference Between Inkjet and Laser Printers

Inkjet and laser printers represent two very different approaches to document printing; generally, inkjet technology is better for most small office applications whereas laser models excel at medium- to high-volume printing needs.

Speed

Although some overlap exists between the slowest laser printers and the fastest inkjets, the laser printer is inherently faster as it prints a whole page at a time, whereas inkjet models print every character individually,albeit rapidly. Print speeds vary depending on the sophistication of the printer mode and whether the output is black-and-white or color. Desktop inkjet models run between about six to 20 pages per minute in black–and–white mode and four to 16 pages per minute in color. Laser printers for small to medium-sized office use print 12 to 45 pages per minute. Large-scale laser printers, designed for very high output, print at speeds up to 110 pages per minute with some models capable of more than 3 million pages per month.

Supplies

Inkjet printers use snap-in ink cartridges. Typically, the printer takes one black ink cartridge and one each of cyan, magenta and yellow. Laser printers use toner cartridges, which are typically larger and produce more printed pages than an ink cartridge can. Although most inkjet printers print in color, some laser models print only in black-and-white. Color laser printers use black, cyan, yellow and magenta toner cartridges.

Types and Formats

Both laser and inkjet printers come in a wide range of sizes and formats. Most familiar are the desktop models for home and office. Larger-format inkjet printers are capable of producing posters and large wall maps. The technology used in laser printers restricts the size of the output to the width of the drum, so they handle common paper sizes such as 8-1/2 x 11, legal size and envelopes.

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What Do You Know about Heat Press Machine?

The heat press machine is used to add designs to fabric. It is used by consumers, nonprofit organizations and businesses to make T-shirts and other projects. Information about how the heat press machine works, the different types  is covered below.

Significance

The heat press machines are also called heat transfer machines. Digital models have opened up a new markets for putting designs printed on sublimation transfer paper on mouse pads, glass and ceramic tiles. Most heat presses have an aluminum upper heating element because this metal is a great conductor of heat.

Function

Most heat presses use a flat platen applied to the fabrics that the design will be placed on. This applies heat and pressure to the fabric when transferring the design or graphic. There is a clam shell design that opens just like a clam shell. It is popular with vendors because it simple to use and saves counter space. The swing away design model opens and swings away from the lower heating platen. The swing away style machine is popular with athletic groups that print numbers on fabric and businesses that make wooden plaques and ceramic tiles. There is a drawer style press that has a plate that is pulled out like a drawer in a dresser. When it is pulled out, it opens away from the heat so that you can prepare the graphic to be applied to the fabric. Many machines use an aluminum heating element with a heat rod or wire attached to this element. These machines are a big part of the garment industry. 

Types

Many businesses start out with a manual press machine and eventually switch to an air automatic press machine. The air machine is easier to use and provides the muscle to apply the pressure to the heat platen. It saves money on shift work as workers are less tired from doing these themselves and produces more merchandise for the business. Many large volume businesses use more than one machine. The automatic transfer shuttle press is a machine for high volume production. Garments can be continuously loaded onto the lower load platen to be pressed by the heat platen. While one garment is being pressed another can be loaded on this for an eight-hour period.

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How Does a Laser Cutting Machine Cut Through Metal?

Laser cutting machines are now applied in many fields as they can be applied to various materials,metal、wood、paper、leather、cloth、organic glass and etc.Today I’d like to talk about its application on metal.

Optics

Laser light is energy produced at a precise wavelength. It can be focused and aimed to an exact location on metal to be cut. The equipment may use mirrors or fiber optics to direct light to the metal. A lens focuses the light to a pinpoint. Lasers used for cutting have very high power, on the order of one to four kilowatts, thousands of times greater than those used for other purposes.

Materials reflect, transmit, and absorb light to varying degrees. To cut metal, it must absorb enough light to heat and melt it. If the metal's absorbance is relatively low, the laser's power must be greater to compensate.

Gas

A high-pressure gas jet moves alongside the laser beam, blowing the melted material out of the way. This speeds up the process and helps make clean edges. Laser-cutting equipment typically uses oxygen or nitrogen gas.

Thickness

The maximum metal thickness the laser can cut is determined by the metal and the laser's power. Thicker metal takes more time to cut. If the material is thin, several sheets can be stacked and cut at the same time. Lasers can be used to cut up to .5 inch thick steel.

Motion

Sheet-metal cutting equipment is usually packaged as a flat-bed system. It may move the metal, keeping the laser stationary, it may move the laser, or both. A computerized drive system guides the cutting head to make the desired shapes. The drive system moves in two dimensions, along an x and y axis. Since the beam can be stopped and started at any time, the laser can cut any two-dimensional shape. Depending on the material and thickness, typical cutting speeds run between 30 and 500 inches per minute.

Three-dimensional laser machining can be performed by other equipment. In this case, the laser beam and gas jet are packaged as an independent cutting tool manipulated by a robotic arm. The laser light is carried in a flexible fiber optic cable connected to the cutting tool.

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Instructions on Transferring Images onto Ceramic Tiles

I have mentioned before that sublimation tech is now widely used,and I have introduced its application in textiles,wood and metal panels, and today I am going to introduce the process of transferring images onto ceramic tiles.

We 'll be using Epson SureColor F6200  sublimation printer with Epson UltraChrome DS inks,and a computer installed with Wasatch Soft-RIP program.

Materials include sublimation paper,ceramic tiles and protective liner paper.

At the computer, we'll start by opening the Wasatch Soft-RIP program.Once opened,we'll select the printer in the appropriate imaging configuration.Then we open the image we want to print.After reviewing the printing image, we'll send the job to printer.

The Epson SureColor F6200 features the high resolution PrecisionCore™ TFP® print head perfectly designed for long lasting performance with dye sublimation inks which are safe for products intended for close contact by adults,children and even new-borns. 

At the heat press machine,we put down a sheet of liner paper to prevent any sublimation ink from soiling the silicon pad.Next,we'll put the ceramic tile on the top of the liner paper.Lastly,we place the printed transfer paper on top of ceramic tile with the image side down.The paper is larger than the ceramic tile so the ceramic tile  will be completely covered by the design.

When ready,begin the heat transfer process.For the heat transfer to ceramic tile,we'll be pressing it 180 centi degrees  for 120 seconds.

NOTICE:Be careful as the paper and ceramic tile are very hot .Put on a glove and carefully peel off the transfer paper from the ceramic tile to reveal a brilliant full color print.

The following video can show you the process of transferring images onto ceramic tiles more intuitively.

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How to Transfer Prints onto Metal Panel with Epson SureColor F6200?

Sublimation can also be applied to metal panels.Just few steps to get your own design and fashionable decoration.

Today we 'll be using Epson SureColor F6200  sublimation printer with Epson UltraChrome DS inks,and a computer installed with Wasatch Soft-RIP program.

Materials include sublimation paper,metal panel and protective liner paper.

At the computer, we'll start by opening the Wasatch Soft-RIP program.Once opened,we'll select the printer in the appropriate imaging configuration.Then we open the image we want to print.After reviewing the printing image, we'll send the job to printer.

The Epson SureColor F6200 features the high resolution PrecisionCore™ TFP® print head perfectly designed for long lasting performance with dye sublimation inks which are safe for products intended for close contact by adults,children and even new-borns.

1.At the heat press machine,we put down a sheet of liner paper to prevent any sublimation ink from soiling the silicon pad.
2.Next,we'll put the metal panel on the top of the liner paper .
3.Lastly,we place the printed transfer paper on top of metal panel with the image side down.The paper is larger than the metal panel so the metal panel  will be completely covered by the design.
4.When ready,begin the heat transfer process.

NOTICE:
Be careful as the paper and metal panel are very hot .Carefully peel off the transfer paper from the metal panel to reveal a brilliant full color print.

Following is a video showing the heat transfer process of metal panels.

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How to Clean the Print-head Parking Caps of Epson SureColor F-series?

As a user of Epson SC F-series, I'like to say that proper maintenance vitally maintains your printer's image quality and long-time reliability.There are two different maintenance kits, one for cleaning the  print-head surface and the wipers,and the other for cleaning print-head parking caps.Today I'd like to share with you the steps of cleaning the parking caps.
Materials we'll need:
*Two plastic gloves
*Aap cleaning liquid
*A plastic cup
*White cleaning sticks
*Mirror cleaning sticks 
*Two droppers.

Steps:
1.Start the print control panel and press maintenance button.Then select "Head Maintenance" and press "OK".
2.Open the right-side cover
3.Using a new mirror cleaning stick to wipe the ink around the caps and the guide sections
4.Open the cap cleaning fluid bottle and pour about 5 milliliters into the cup
5.Fill the dropper with fluid from the cup

6.Apply several drops of cap cleaning liquid to 
each of the caps.Fully fill interior with liquid.Don't put any liquid in the maintenance cap

7.Use a white fresh cleaning stick to soak up the liquid
8.Use a second white stick to remove the remain of liquid by moving gently back and forth
9.Close the right side cover and press "OK" button twice to return to normal operation.

Here is a video showing you how to clean the print-head parking caps of Epson SureColor F-series.

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Laser Cutting Machine Overview

History of the Laser
The principle of laser was first theorized by physicist Albert Einstein in 1917 when he described his theory of stimulated emission.In 1960, the first working laser was described as "a solution looking for a problem." It was in short order, and with some creative thinking, the laser's distinctive qualities were being found to have numerous applications. The laser's power to produce an intense, very narrow beam of light from a single orientation was being captured for science, technology, and medicine. Today, lasers are everywhere--from research laboratories at the cutting edge of quantum physics to medical clinics, supermarket checkouts and even the telephone network.

Special Commercial Utilizations
With the correct laser power settings, the industrial laser can cut cleanly through mild steel to 0.75 inch, 0.5 inch of stainless, as well as aluminum, bronze, and titanium. Industrial laser cutting machines are the fastest machining process for flat sheet and plate materials. With the utilization of high intensity light surrounded by a high-pressure gas, many geometric complex contours can be manufactured without the need of hard tooling. A by-product of these laser cutting procedures, edge quality rarely needs secondary processing.

Advantages of Laser Cutting Machine
The manufacturing industry claims the edge finish is far superior when compared to a punched product. The requirement of complex shapes can be produced without expensive tooling. There is a much larger range of materials that can be cut. But most importantly, the speed is normally faster than other profile cutting methods.

Following is a video showing you the working process of laser cutting machine.

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Expand Your Business with Epson SureColor F-series printers

Everyone in the field of printing should be familiar with Epson printer.As a renowned brand worldwide, Epson has never stopped its steps on innovation.Ever since Epson SureColor F-series entered into the market place, the feedback has always been positive.Now let's take a look at the salient points of Epson SureColor F-series and then you may understand why we choose it.

Turn Demand into Profit with Production-Level Print Speeds 
Epson SureColor F-series printers can help transform the demand for custom-printed products into bigger profits for your business. Fulfill even the most demanding orders in a flash with print speeds up to 635 sq. ft. per hour. And you can easily scale your production by adding one or more printers to your workflow without having to worry about the clutter and inefficiency of smaller printers.

Reliable production
As the ink and print head technology are designed to work together, chances for error are dramatically reduced or removed altogether—resulting in a more reliable production workflow.

Powered by Wasatch® SoftRIP

Each SureColor F6200, F7200, and F9200 includes a complete version of Wasatch SoftRIP with full support for color management, print cost estimation and even color profiles for the Epson line of transfer papers.

Epson UltraChrome® DS ink and dye-sub papers

To optimize the exceptional transfer performance of Epson UltraChrome DS Ink, we developed three unique transfer papers—including one for multipurpose use and one dedicated for textiles.

New Epson PrecisionCore™ TFP® print head
Engineered for extremely high production, our next-generation PrecisionCore TFP print head technology was optimized specifically for dependable, high performance in our SureColor F-Series dye-sub transfer printers.

Following is a video introducing some basic information about Epson SureColor F6200.

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How to Make Custom Printed Pillowcases with Epson SureColor F6200/6280?

Starting with the design being printed on transfer paper and finishing with the image being heat transferred to fabric, result is the vibrant, long lasting customized pillowcase. 

From common bedding apparels to decorated home articles, custom printed pillowcases open up new creative ways to personalize your home .
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How to DIY Your Own Mug by Sublimation ?

Digital mug heat press machines are used to transfer designs and decorate mugs. These machines use a digital control system combined with heat to press images on many types of mugs of various sizes and material.Today I am going to share with you the processes of getting a mug designed by yourself.

NOTE:Mugs are supposed to withstand temperatures up to 330 degrees Celsius,including coated ceramic mugs, metal mugs and metal bottles. 

STEPS:
1.Choose the photo you are going to transfer onto your mug and print it(using sublimation ink) onto sublimation paper(mirror mode),and then trim the sides to fit the mug.
2.Place the mug in the press machine. Adjust the height and pressure to fit your mug appropriately.
3.Set the temperature at around 220 degrees Celsius. 

4.Set the time at around 20 seconds.5.The temperature will start to rise. Once the selected temperature is reached, the buzzer will sound. Press the "OK" button again and the timer will begin counting down. When the buzzer sounds again, the process is finished.
6.Take out the mug and remove the transfer paper; the image has been transferred to the mug.


The following video will help you better understand the steps.








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What Do You Know About Epson Sure Color F6200/6280

Epson SC-F6280--the dye-sublimation transfer printer,which is designed with extreme reliability for true industrial-level production,has excellent performance in image printing.

Developed using the latest advancements in imaging performance, this innovative versatile solution includes our exclusive PrecisionCore TFP print head, along with our latest dye-sublimation ink technology - Epson UltraChrome DS with High Density Black. 
Following we will share you the features for the Epson SC-F6280 Printer in details.

Key Features of Epson SC F6200
1.Fast print speeds — up to 634 square feet per hour
2.Outstanding image quality — highly efficient UltraChrome® with DS with High density Black Ink technology delivers extraordinary color saturation and high color contrast
3.Seamless workflow — Wasatch SoftRIP includes Performance optimized
4.Epson DS Transfer Papers— Multi-purposes, Textile Adhesive and Production papers available
5.Roll to cut-sheet support — features built-in cutter for added convenience Turnkey solution
6.Epson — includes one-year warranty and extended warranty plans are available
7.Reduced cost of ownership — high-capacity ink waste bottle ensures easy, affordable disposal; compact design delivers more productivity per square foot.

In the end, I'd like to share with you the video showing the printing test of Epson SC F6200/6280.

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How to Transfer Images onto 100% Cotton T-shirt ІI

Images can be transferred to your cotton cloth either by iron or heat transfer machine.In my last blog, I introduced the details of how to transfer images onto dark T-shirts.Since there are some differences between dark T-shirt transfer and light T-shirt transfer, these two types of paper require separate introduction and today I'm going to introduce the process of light T-shirt transfer.

Instructions

Printing Instructions

1. Mirror/flip your image before you print.
2.Print the image onto the MATT side of the transfer paper.
3.Leave the image to dry for about 10 minutes and then cut off the unprinted part.
Transfer Instructions (for heat press machines) 
-Preheat the heat press machine and set the temperature at around 180℃
-Preheat the fabric for a few seconds to remove wrinkles and moisture.
-Place the cut paper on the fabric with the printed side facing down.                  
-Heat for 15-30 seconds, then peel off the base paper immediately.

Transfer Instructions (for irons)
-Heat your iron (empty water) to maximum cotton setting for 3 minutes;
-Lay fabric on a hard, smooth surface. 
-Place the cut paper on the fabric with printed side facing down.
-Place the heated iron on the paper for no more than 15 seconds to fix the image onto the fabric.  
- Iron for a further 60 seconds (maximum) evenly with slow circling movements from edge to edge ensuring heat is evenly transferred over the entire area.
-Peel off the base paper immediately.



Here I'd like to share with you the video of ironing on light T-shirt.








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