I need alot of help!! about sublimation

I used to do sublimation several years ago. When I began, I bought most of my paper from Conde. However, found that I could use Epson Matte Photo Paper with the same results. I haven't done any sublimation in a while so I'm not even sure if they still sell Epson Matte Photo Paper. If you do find it in an office supply store (like Office Max or Office Depot), remember to get the Matte not Glossy. The matte is very thin and holds the ink real well. Good luck!

From what i have learned since doing sublimation is that you must use a special sublimation ink, as well as sublimation transfer paper. I have not been doing sublimation for long so i can not comment on tips or tricks like using regular matte paper but check out this website on the topic.

What is Dye Sublimation & Why Do I Need It?

Also, go to the main page and scroll down to the dye sublimation area and search the topic you are looking for. You will be able to find tons of answers to your questions.

Hope this helps,
Veedub3

TransferThis said:

I used to do sublimation several years ago. When I began, I bought most of my paper from Conde. However, found that I could use Epson Matte Photo Paper with the same results. I haven't done any sublimation in a while so I'm not even sure if they still sell Epson Matte Photo Paper. If you do find it in an office supply store (like Office Max or Office Depot), remember to get the Matte not Glossy. The matte is very thin and holds the ink real well. Good luck!

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In a pinch you can use matte coated paper from the Office Supply store. HOWEVER...not all matte coated papers release the ink well. I remember from my testing that the Original Epson Matte paper does also work well.

When you say you have a sublimation printer....do you mean you have an Epson with sublimation ink? if so you will need sublimation paper to get good consistent results.

If you want to do sublimation , yes...you will need not only a sublimation printer such as the Espon 1400 or C120. But, you will also need sublimation inks..ie, ArTainium inks and sublimation paper. Heat Transfer paper and sublimation paper are two different animals.

Hi PressForProfit, yes i have a dye-sublimation printer a small one coz im trying it out, to see if this gives the results im after. Later on i will get a better printer with sublimation ink. I might try the epson matt paper out, will this be ok to heat press?, sorry for soundin so "clueless" about the whole sublimation thing! lol.

ok guys i searched for epson Matte photo Paper, theres many types such as A4 Epson Archival Matte Paper, for Epson Printers that use pigment inks. Theres Matte Coated paper.. has anyone used these before?.. cant seem to find Epson matte photo paper, only comes in glossy.

BabyDee said:

Hi PressForProfit, yes i have a dye-sublimation printer a small one coz im trying it out, to see if this gives the results im after. Later on i will get a better printer with sublimation ink. I might try the epson matt paper out, will this be ok to heat press?, sorry for soundin so "clueless" about the whole sublimation thing! lol.

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Which small dyesub printer do you have? I don't think it is possible to do heat transfers with it. However, if you reply with the make and model, I will research it for you.

I got a canon pc740 dye-sub photo printer. uses the same process. so i wanted to test this out so i can start doing transfer on fabrics using sublimation format. ive tried all the t-shirt transfer papers and the results isnt what i like, ive seen some full colour prints that bleed in the fabric leaving a solid finished. ive also done screenprinting but its very limited when u want something for graphical.

Hi BabyDee,

I'd suggest to get hold of Textprint (dye-sublimation paper).
Sorry, I don't know suppliers in NZ, but it should be easy to find in AU.

Good luck!

BabyDee said:

I got a canon pc740 dye-sub photo printer. uses the same process. so i wanted to test this out so i can start doing transfer on fabrics using sublimation format. ive tried all the t-shirt transfer papers and the results isnt what i like, ive seen some full colour prints that bleed in the fabric leaving a solid finished. ive also done screenprinting but its very limited when u want something for graphical.

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Your Canon will not work with inkjet sublimation inks. you require an epson printer for this because epson printheads do not use heat in the printing process.

For a quick education go to www.dyesub.org and do some reading.

;'( *cries* not literally but sooking lol.. argh!! ok ill have to sell the canon and get an epson printer. Any suggestions on a cheap epson? and sublimation paper for it. so many things to learn!! lol.

Search www.epson.com and go to the clearance section. Most of the time they are very inexpensive. If they do not have one when you look check back often as they come and go quickly.

Veedub3

Thanks Veedub3! will do.

Does anyone know What sublimation paper do i use? for heat press machine. I cant seem to find the right name for google for the sublimation paper. Im from NZ and we are very limited from the US!. anyone know please post.

BabyDee said:

Does anyone know What sublimation paper do i use? for heat press machine. I cant seem to find the right name for google for the sublimation paper. Im from NZ and we are very limited from the US!. anyone know please post.

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Paper like TextPrint and True Pix you can buy in Australia - I'm guessing the postage will be cheaper then from the US.
Check Roxcell and GJS machinery - they also sell Epson printers. Go to Google dot com dot au and search for more dye sublimation products suppliers.