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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…
When purchasing a sublimation printer bundle, it is important to check the amount of ink and transfer paper is included. Remember that ink and transfer paper are both consumables. Knowing how much transfer paper you are likely to use alongside your sublimation ink can help you avoid running out of paper halfway through a project….
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…
HobbyPrint® is often asked to recommend a printer capable of handling 300gsm paper or card. Unfortunately, choosing the right printer is not as simple as matching the card’s gsm rating to the printer specification. For heavyweight papers and cardstock, we would always recommend a printer with a rear paper feed. Ideally, it should also have…
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…
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…
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…
Republished 15/09/2023 When changing or re-filling ink cartridges, only change or refill the cartridge that is empty. The printer may get confused if you remove a cartridge that is not empty and may show the newly installed cartridge or re-filled cartridge as “not Recognised”. The reason for this and how to overcome the issue is…