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    Photo Rock Slate Blotchy

    Photo Rock slate is not transferring properly.Paper sticking to slate.
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    Ricoh SG7100DN, Xpres A3+ Paper, Sublijet r ink, Rock Slate,


    What I have tried to resolve problem:

    I have tried changing the temperature, the time and pressure slightly as suggested by other sights.
    Ensured print was dry on paper before pressing.
    Pre-cooking slate to ensure no moisture.
    Used silicone pad.
    Slate is face up, print face down.
    Made sure printed on correct side of paper.

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    You are not alone, have a look over here. http://www.dyesubforum.co.uk/vbforum...oating-Changes One of my slates
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    Yes, I have similar results - are these a new batch of slates recently? All the newer ones I'bve tried to print have come out like this.

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    Got my first batch 9th Oct for testing got second batch 27th Oct. You can see the first batch are far more glossy looking.

    I had a matte in the first batch and it was the best by a long way.

    I got them from Merlin Transfers and will be contacting them soon!

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    Hi All,

    I am looking for some advice if possible.

    I am trying to sublimate some photo rock slates but the image quality is really poor as if its not transferring properly.

    I am using ricoh printer and sawgrass inks.

    The slates came from longforte.

    The settings i use is time 8 minutes temp 200 degrees.

    I sublimate with them facing down so the heat goes through the slate.

    Any advice of what i could try would be welcomed.

    You can see the image of what im getting here or via this url https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3P...NlZnlReFk/view

    Look forward to hearing from you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by surreyprintshop View Post
    Hi All,

    I am looking for some advice if possible.

    I am trying to sublimate some photo rock slates but the image quality is really poor as if its not transferring properly.

    I am using ricoh printer and sawgrass inks.

    The slates came from longforte.

    The settings i use is time 8 minutes temp 200 degrees.

    I sublimate with them facing down so the heat goes through the slate.

    Any advice of what i could try would be welcomed.

    You can see the image of what im getting here or via this url https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3P...NlZnlReFk/view

    Look forward to hearing from you.
    I use the same printer/ink/slates and time and do mine face up, works fine for me... worth a try ;)
    I do put a rubber sheet on top of the slate so it's not direct heat from the press..
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    Quote Originally Posted by surreyprintshop View Post
    Hi All,

    I am looking for some advice if possible.

    I am trying to sublimate some photo rock slates but the image quality is really poor as if its not transferring properly.

    I am using ricoh printer and sawgrass inks.

    The slates came from longforte.

    The settings i use is time 8 minutes temp 200 degrees.

    I sublimate with them facing down so the heat goes through the slate.

    Any advice of what i could try would be welcomed.

    You can see the image of what im getting here or via this url https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3P...NlZnlReFk/view

    Look forward to hearing from you.
    try my video. is bit outdated and show matte slate but worth to have a go. I would lower your temp down. flip it printable area up and use silicon sheet to even out the temperature.

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    Thank you for your reply's.

    I will give it ago today to see if i have any luck using the methods that you suggested.

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