There is much confusion surrounding ICC profiles, owing to misquotes regarding their purpose and if they are required to get great prints. Repeated marketplace listings offer free ICC profiles often advising potential buyers that an ICC profile is required to get a decent colour print. This is in fact not correct and following is an…
Specialist retail advice has slowly disappeared from much of online shopping, but as a result of the boom in internet shopping, high street shops have closed and with it, the specialist advice and shops. A double whammy. Customers can now buy almost anything in seconds, but they are often left to make decisions from photographs,…
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…
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…
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…