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My Quick Answer For standard 11oz ceramic mugs, the go-to starting point is 385°F (196°C) for about 200 seconds with medium pressure. Stainless steel varies a lot – thin coated tumblers need 360–375°F (182–191°C) for just 50–90 seconds, while thicker travel mugs run around 370–380°F for 2–2.5 minutes. Always start low and adjust time in … Read more

Complete guide to sublimation on glass: temperature and time settings for glass cutting boards, mugs, coasters & more. Step-by-step instructions + troubleshooting tips.

Yes, sublimation fumes can be toxic due to VOCs. Learn if sublimation is safe to breathe & get 4 tips: ventilation, quality ink, PPE & temp settings.

With sublimation ink, you can print great designs on items like shirts and mugs. But have you ever wondered if you can use it for regular printing jobs? Many people are curious about this. In this article, we’ll explore the question: Can you use sublimation ink for regular printing? On the one hand, sublimation ink … Read more

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. My Go-To 60/40 Settings After testing dozens of 60/40 cotton-poly shirts, here’s what works best for me: 375-385F for 45-55 seconds at medium pressure. Fair warning – your colors will look more “vintage” compared to … Read more

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. To replace the Mimaki CJV 150 printhead, first, discharge your static charges and unplug the Mimaki CJV 150. Then clean the printhead replacement and remove the older printhead. Install the new printhead and do a … Read more

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Vevor heat press troubleshooting comes down to a handful of common problems that many owners run into sooner or later. The display reads way hotter than the actual plate temperature, the machine keeps beeping, or … Read more

My Quick Answer Sublimation ghosting happens when your transfer paper shifts during or after pressing, leaving a faint shadow image next to your design. In most cases, you cannot cleanly fix sublimation ghosting after the transfer. Some salvage methods may lighten or disguise the problem on certain blanks, but results are inconsistent and may damage … Read more

Sublimating on decorative products looks much better than printing and using stickers. But there are some restrictions on materials that can be sublimated. So, what about foam boards? Can you sublimate on foam board?  Yes, you can sublimate on foam board, but only if the board is specifically labeled as sublimation-ready or has a sublimation-safe … Read more

Frustrated with the printing quality of your Ricoh printer? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. Unfortunately, Ricoh printers face some printing quality issues every now and then. But luckily we’ve got the solutions! Quick Answer: Ricoh Print Quality Issues Most common problems: Faded prints, vertical lines, ink smearing, grey backgrounds, and streaks. Quick fixes: … Read more