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Epson 4450 Subli-Print 

Instruction Manual

Summary of Contents for Subli-Print 4450

Page 1: ...Epson 4450 Subli Print Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ... Xpres Subli Print colour profile Section 4 Installing Cartridges Page 5 Installing the Subli Print cartridges Section 5 Templates Page 6 7 Working with CorelDRAW sublimation templates Page 7 Tips on using templates Section 6 Sublimation paper Page 7 Sublimation paper usage and tips Section 8 CorelDRAW Page 8 Introducing CorelDRAW and its tools Page 9 CorelDRAW s most common tools Page 9 10 Common...

Page 3: ...tions for Subli Printprofiles 6 Select the settings as shown below 7 Once settings are complete click on the Save Settings button to save these options so this process doesn t have to be completed each time printing is done Media Type Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Color Color B W Print Quality Fine 720dpi Printer Color Management Off No ColorAdjustment Microweave Preset to On High Speed On Flip Hori...

Page 4: ...e lower resolution settings for softer substrates you may need to increase the color density when printing solid filled images Todo this click on the Paper Config button on theAdvanced screen and increase the Color Density to around 20 and click on OK T o save this setting follow steps 8 10 Note You don t have to use Subli Print as the name for this setting you can use any name that will work for ...

Page 5: ...e the colour management dialogue box appear as in diagram 1 below First all the Orange Grey arrows need to be set as shown above To change the colour of the arrows Orange colour switched on Gray colour switched off To turn the arrows on or off just click on the arrow itself Configure Import Export Settings Click on the image of the paper to bring up the window shown below diagram 2 This window con...

Page 6: ...Subli Print then Click OK CorelDRAW s colour management is now setup You can now work with your images as normal When you have your image ready on screen click file print You will now see the print dialogue box below diagram 1 The Epson 4400 properties will now show diagram 2 Ensure the Subli Print setting is highlighted If it is not click on Subli Print from the drop down list Then click OK Now c...

Page 7: ...and then shake ink cartridge for best results 4 The genuine Epson inks supplied with the printer are not required please store these with your printers documentation for future use Insert the cartridge into the slots using the configuration above or the ink assignment guide below Incorrect installation of cartridge could damage the printer 5 After inserting all ink cartridges in their correspondin...

Page 8: ... OK You will now see six square coaster templates open as in diagram 2 For this exercise we will work with one only Click on one of the coaster templates and hit the delete button on the keyboard Repeat this process until you are left with one Click and drag the template to the centre of the page diagram 3 Import your image by clicking on File Import Select your image from the browse window and cl...

Page 9: ...nish Editing This Level Diagram 1 Your image is now ready to print Refer to page 4 on printing with the ICC colour profile All Xpres Sublimation templates are slightly larger than the actual substrate You can leave the border of the template visible as this helps to line up the substrate before taping it onto the transfer paper use XP6006 Heat Tape to secure the substrate to the transfer paper The...

Page 10: ... you a breakdown of where all the tools are stored on the next page we will go over the most common tools and their functions ShapingTools ZoomTools RectangleTools InteractiveTools EyedropperTools OutlineTool FillTool InteractiveFillTools EllipseTools PolygonTools BasicShapesTools DrawingTools In order Shape Tool Knife Tool Eraser Tool Smudge Brush Roughen Brush Free Transform Tool In order Zoom T...

Page 11: ...as the standard formatting options The Outline Tool This tool lets you change the properties of any object on screen to change the width of the outside edge by selecting the object first with the Pick tool and then choosing the Outline tool to make your changes The Fill Tool The Fill tool works in exactly the same way as the Outline Tool but alters the properties of the inside of an object i e the...

Page 12: ... the size or click the up down arrows This function specifies the duplication distance from the original object The relative position option is there to select where you want the duplicated object to appear On the example I have selected the duplicate to appear on the left of the original object Now click Apply To Duplicate to duplicate the object s From the transformation docker window you can al...

Page 13: ...s is direct to the polyester When heat applying the press leaves a severe press mark The pressure on the heat press is set too high Reduce the pressure Why is the image on mugs blurred after printing Ensure you have dipped the mug in water immediately after printing and or increase the pressure on the mug press The sublimation transfer colour appears very washed out on the transfer All sublimation...

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