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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 almost every owner runs into sooner or later. The display reads way hotter than the actual plate temperature, the machine beeps for … 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 as long as it’s made out of PVC or polyester material. The foam board … 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

My Quick Answer Yes, you can sublimate on powder coated tumblers, but only when the coating system is compatible with dye sublimation and has been tested for that use. In the consumer craft market, polyester-based or explicitly sublimation-ready coatings are the safest starting point. If a seller only says “powder coated” without giving tested sublimation … Read more

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. It is frustrating when the design you want on your Tumbler is messed up and the paper is stuck. This happens quite a lot for beginners in sublimation. So, why is it that the sublimation … Read more

My Quick Answer If your sublimation green is printing blue after pressing, a common cause is incorrect color management, especially the wrong ICC profile or a printer/software color-management conflict. Another common cause is a yellow ink problem: low yellow ink or a clogged yellow nozzle can shift greens toward blue or cyan. For best results, … Read more