Sublimation Printing

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Getting the Best Results from Your Printer
ByMichael George October 19, 2026October 19, 2026

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….

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Sublimation Ink: Check the Compatibility Claims Before You Buy
ByMichael George October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

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…

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Try Before You Buy Sublimation Printer Rental Scheme
ByMichael George October 9, 2026October 9, 2026

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…

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Sublimation Mug Press Settings: Why Too Much Heat, Time or Pressure Can Make Your Image Too Dark & Muddy.
ByMichael George October 1, 2026October 2, 2026

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.

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Using Alternative Ink Types to Create a Bespoke Printer and Your Printer Warranty.
ByMichael George September 17, 2026October 9, 2026

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…

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Sublimation Printing – Ink & Transfer Paper Ratio Guide
BySandra Lynn September 9, 2026October 9, 2026

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…

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Important – How to avoid problems with your printer package and high value items courier deliveries
BySandra Lynn September 5, 2026

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…

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Why are manufacturers branded start up cartridges not included in a sublimation printer bundle?
BySandra Lynn August 23, 2026August 25, 2026

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…

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How to Fix Purple-Tinged Blues on the Epson WF-2110W – Will work on Most Epson Models
ByMichael George February 9, 2026August 9, 2026

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…

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Why Epson Inkjet Printers Are Used For Sublimation Printing.
ByMichael George February 4, 2026August 3, 2026

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…

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