This area covers all things relating to dye sublimation printing
PDF Files Created in Canva or Other Online Programmes Using online design creation software is a growing trend. Aplications like Canva or Adobe Express is becoming more popular. A popular file choice to download a deign is the PDF format. A PDF can be downloaded and printed from online software programmes and it will produce…
Choosing the right sublimation paper can feel like a minefield. With different weights (GSM), various coatings, and a flood of conflicting advertisements online, it is easy to get confused. If you have seen adverts claiming you need a completely different brand of paper for a mug versus a T-shirt, you aren’t alone—but a lot of…
Your HobbyPrint® printer bundle is capable of producing very high-quality images on photographic papers, transfer papers or edible icing sheets, depending on the printer model and the application for which it was purchased. Good results start with suitable artwork, installing the printer manufacturers drivers & apps, the correct printer software, compatible materials and appropriate settings….
At HobbyPrint®, we are seeing marketplace listings advertising sublimation ink as suitable for Epson, Ricoh and Brother printers, while also claiming compatibility with HP and Canon printers. These claims need careful checking because the printers can use fundamentally different methods of ejecting ink. Two different printhead technologies Piezoelectric printheads use an electrically controlled element that…
HobbyPrint® has launched a simple Try Before You Buy sublimation printer rental scheme. This is ideal if you would like to try sublimation printing before buying a printer, or if you have a one-off project in mind. For example, you may want to make a batch of personalised T-shirts, produce mugs for an exhibition, create…
Our mug press test showed that too much heat, time and pressure can make sublimation transfers too dark. Lower settings produced a cleaner image closer to the screen result.
What is a bespoke Printer? Any printer that is being used in an application, or using a type of ink not intended, or supported by the printer manufacturer, can be considered as a bespoke printer. This would include using a printer for sublimation printing or edible printing. Many customers successfully use sublimation inks in Epson…
Q: When Will I Need More Sublimation Transfer Paper or ink?A: Hopefully the following comments notes will help to work that out. Sublimation Printer Bundle, Consumables Contents When purchasing a sublimation printer bundle, it is important to check both the amount of sublimation ink and the quantity of transfer paper included. The ideal bundle would…
Courier Deliveries & High-Value Printer Packages – Important Information for HobbyPrint Customers At HobbyPrint®, we take great care when preparing and dispatching our printer packages and other high-value products. Many of our bespoke printer packages are carefully prepared specifically for the customer and can represent a significant investment, so we want to make sure they…
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…