When purchasing a printer as part of a sublimation printing bundle, you may notice that the manufacturer’s original start-up cartridges are not included. There is a very important reason for this: the ink contained in standard manufacturer start-up cartridges is not sublimation ink. Sublimation printers need sublimation ink from the start A standard inkjet printer…
HobbyPrint attended the Excalibur Craft Show on Saturday 7th February 2026 and I would like to thank the many customers who made the day a success for me personally and for HobbyPrint® overall. Interest was high in our product range, in particular Sublimation Printing. HobbyPrint® had stopped all show activity before the pandemic but decided…
When blues print with a purple tinge on an Epson WorkForce WF-2110W, it typically indicates that the printer is adding too much magenta or not enough cyan, often due to incorrect colour management settings. Adjustments can be made manually using the printer driver to access the manual controls. Following is a quick “how to do” to adjust…
Repurpose an old unused Epson printer with a HobbyPrint® sublimation conversion kit. Use it to start a business and earn extra money! Repurpose an Unused Epson Printer With a HobbyPrint® Sublimation Conversion Kit A HobbyPrint® sublimation printer conversion kit will turn your Epson desktop printer into a sublimation printer. No modifications are required to the…
A Little About Sublimation Printing Understanding sublimation printers—what they are and how they work—can be a little tricky. The aim of this post is to simplify the subject by breaking it down into a few key points within what is, admittedly, a fairly complex topic. This should give our customers, or potential customers, a clearer…
Dye sublimation is a popular digital printing method used to create vibrant, long-lasting designs on a wide range of products. From personalised mugs and T-shirts to photo slates and promotional gifts, sublimation printing has become a go-to solution for crafters, hobbyists, and small businesses across the UK. If you’re new to printing or looking for…
DTF printing, short for Direct to Film printing, is a cutting-edge digital printing technique that allows high-quality transfers onto a wide variety of fabrics. It’s quickly becoming a favourite alternative to traditional methods like screen printing and DTG (Direct to Garment). How DTF Printing Works Advantages of DTF Printing Common Uses of DTF Printing DTF…
Edible printing is one of the most exciting innovations in personalised baking and confectionery. If you’ve ever seen a birthday cake with a detailed photo printed right on the icing or cookies with intricate logos and designs, chances are you’ve already witnessed edible printing in action. So, What Exactly Is Edible Printing? Edible printing is…
Dye Sublimation Printing: A Beginner’s Guide If you’ve ever seen a custom mug with a full-color photo or a vibrant design on a polyester T-shirt that doesn’t crack or fade, chances are it was made using dye sublimation printing. It’s a favorite technique among crafters, small business owners, and print enthusiasts—and for good reason. Dye…
If you are having alignment issues when using Edible Artist software and the Pre-cut icing sheets, the first check to make is to compare the position of the circles or squares on the edible artist software to the position of the circles or squares on the pre-cut icing sheets that you are printing on. The…