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    Using Alternative Ink Types to Create a Bespoke Printer and Your Printer Warranty.

    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…

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    Sublimation Printing – Ink & Transfer Paper Ratio Guide

    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…

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    Important – How to avoid problems with your printer package and high value items courier deliveries

    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…

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  • Heavyweight paper being loaded into the rear feed of a desktop inkjet printer

    Printing on Heavy Card: Why GSM Is Only Part of the Story

    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.…

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    Why are manufacturers branded start up cartridges not included in a sublimation printer bundle?

    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…

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    How to Fix Purple-Tinged Blues on the Epson WF-2110W – Will work on Most Epson Models

    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…

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  • Three older Epson inkjet printers stacked in a workshop, ready to be repurposed for creative printing

    Repurpose Your Old Unused Epson 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…

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  • Woman applying a personalised edible icing sheet topper to a birthday cake beside a Canon TS705a printer

    What Is Edible Printing? A Sweet Revolution in Customisation

    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…

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    Dye Sublimation Printing: What It Is and How to Get Started

    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…

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  • Man refilling an Epson-compatible cartridge with HobbyPrint PhotoPlus magenta sublimation ink beside an Epson WF-2110W printer

    Procedure to reset a printer’s memory.

    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…

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