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Summary of Contents for SubliJet

Page 1: ...Getting Started Guide for EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 Rev 9 0 SubliJet and SubliJet XL ...

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Page 3: ...tered Trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation PowerDriver PRO and ColorSure are trademarks of Sawgrass Systems Inc Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means without the prior written consent of Sawgrass Systems Inc Information in this manual is subject to change without notic...

Page 4: ...anted or implied hereby 2 LIMITATIONS ON REVERSE ENGINEERING You agree that you will not attempt to reverse engineer reproduce or deformulate the SubliJet ink 3 PATENTS AND COPYRIGHTS Sawgrass owns multiple U S and foreign patents which apply to the Sawgrass Process and or the SubliJet ink or its use All patents in and to the SubliJet ink and the method of using the SubliJet ink are owned by Sawgr...

Page 5: ... COLOR MANAGEMENT 5 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 6 Print Head Cleaning 6 HEAT TRANSFER INSTRUCTIONS 7 Tips for Polyester Fabric 8 Tips for Metal 8 Tips for Ceramic Tiles and Mugs 8 Tips for Hanes Soft L Ink Shirts 8 Moisture and Humidity Problems 9 SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT 10 STORAGE 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 13 ...

Page 6: ...s and procedures are provided for getting the best results from your transfers The information provided pertains only to the use of SubliJet in your EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 ink jet printer and therefore references are made back to the EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000 Printer User s Guide SubliJet is bundled with PowerDriver PRO an advanced color matching software program that adjusts colors automatically f...

Page 7: ...he opportunity to familiarize yourself with the printer verify its operation and understand its performance Follow the instructions found in the Epson supplied Quick Start Guide for setup and ink loading instructions The cartridge loading instructions for SubliJet are the same as for the Epson supplied ink cartridges However before installing your first set of SubliJet ink cartridges you must perf...

Page 8: ... with a colored ink drop symbol This symbol indicates the proper location for each color cartridge Align the cartridge with the slot and push it into the printer until it meets resistance and the corresponding ink cartridge light turns off 5 Close the ink compartment door The printer will begin to charge the system Ink charging may take up to 10 minutes DO NOT turn off the printer while it is char...

Page 9: ...ftware and profiles are intended to give you simple easy to use color management tools to take the guesswork out of sublimation printing With the click of your mouse you can automatically optimize colors for popular substrates like Unisub Soft L ink ceramics metal and many others This is a valuable tool that saves you time money and limits your need for costly sampling trying to get the job right ...

Page 10: ... check should always be performed before initiating a cleaning cycle The printout from the nozzle check provides a good indication of whether the cleaning cycle needs to be executed Compare the printout with the pattern displayed on your monitor If your printout contains gaps or missing lines click Clean to initiate a cleaning cycle If your printout matches the onscreen pattern click Finish Ø To I...

Page 11: ...anency and washability METAL UW 40 seconds 400o F 40 psi Use absorbent remove plastic METAL NC 40 seconds 375o F 40 psi Use absorbent remove plastic UNISUB 75 seconds 400o F 40 psi FR PLASTIC 33 seconds 400o F 40 psi DOUBLE SIDED FR 90 seconds 400o F 40 psi SOFT L INK 25 seconds 400o F 40 psi Press for 5 secs to eliminate moisture use Teflon sheet between sides of shirt to prevent blow through CER...

Page 12: ...he best results when printing onto metal place the transfer between the metal and an absorbent cloth or fresh non textured paper towel This will absorb any dyes that pass back through the paper and any moisture released during the transfer process If you have problems with inconsistently filled areas this may alleviate the problem Tips for Ceramic Tiles and Mugs When transferring onto ceramic tile...

Page 13: ... moisture include n color shifting colors lose accuracy n bleeding of the image n uneven transfer of solid filled areas Ø To avoid these problems n Keep your paper in a dry place n If you suspect moisture set the paper on your press for a few seconds Do not press it Just expose it to the warmth The heat radiating from the press should help evaporate most of the moisture n To eliminate moisture in ...

Page 14: ...iJet below freezing temperatures 32 F 0 C Do not expose SubliJet to extreme heat temperatures in excess of 104 F 40 C If SubliJet has been in storage you should allow it to reach room temperature before using it Do not expose SubliJet cartridges directly to light especially sunlight for extended periods Use your SubliJet cartridges before the expiration date on the package For best results use up ...

Page 15: ... Guide for more detailed instructions Ø My printout is really light on paper This should be no cause for alarm SubliJet naturally looks muted before heat transfer of the image After heat transfer SubliJet s unique inks produce a brilliant and durable final product Ø My printout gets cut off on the bottom or side 1 Verify the printer driver is setup for the correct paper size Your printer driver se...

Page 16: ...d 1 Ensure you press the item with the proper time temperature and pressure For guidelines see the section entitled Heat Transfer Information 2 Ensure to use a recommended paper For more information see the section entitled Selecting Paper 3 Ensure you printing on the correct side of your paper The print side is the bright white side of the paper 4 Ensure you do not have a moisture problem Try dry...

Page 17: ... the hours of 8 30 AM and 6 00 PM Eastern Standard time 2 Internet Visit the Technical Support area of the Sawgrass Systems Inc Web site at www sublimation com The troubleshooting utility found here will provide you with solutions to some of the most common problems You may submit a detailed description of your problem if you need further assistance We will work with your reseller to provide you w...

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Page 24: ...The Sawgrass Company A Division of Sawgrass Systems Inc 2233 Highway 17 North Mount Pleasant South Carolina 29466 fax 843 849 3847 www sublimation com ...

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