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JOSI74
14-06-2011, 09:37 PM
Hi i am new to this site, can someone please help me or point me in the right direction. I bought a epson sx415 sublimation printer, been great printing and heat pressing color a little dull but ok, my magneta ran out so put a compatible cartridge in and then the red would print but would not heat press. i have now put a profile on printer its prints better quailty but now i cannot heat press on anything it just comes out blank. any ideas ???? thank you

John G
14-06-2011, 09:44 PM
You mentioned compatible cartridge - you have replaced the inks with sublimation ink?

Justin
14-06-2011, 09:44 PM
What make of inks are you using? Are you sure it's subli ink? With you mentioning a 'compatible' cartridge it just made me wonder.

The SX415 isn't an officially supported printer but do a search and you may find a few posts on here about it.

JOSI74
14-06-2011, 09:48 PM
this is what i dont understand, am new to this so sorry if am acting dumb. i went to the computer shop at the back of me and they said use the compatible ones, i have printed some products but obviously not come out good. hmm am totally lost now :(

Justin
14-06-2011, 09:49 PM
You're not using sublimation ink.

John G
14-06-2011, 09:50 PM
You need sublimation ink - any other ink won't sublimate

JOSI74
14-06-2011, 09:50 PM
hmm i dont think they are subli inks to be honest, computer shop told me they would be fine. would you recommend a printer ? thanks

JOSI74
14-06-2011, 09:51 PM
hi thank you, just one last thing i could sublimate on like a mouse mat but not mug. is it because i require sub ink with any job

JOSI74
14-06-2011, 09:57 PM
just want to thank John and Justin for all your help, I should learn to listen to myself instead of doubting myself, computer shops !! thank you once again x

Justin
14-06-2011, 10:00 PM
No problem. All depends on your budget. You could start cheaply by using Epson S21/D88 etc. with refil carts, otherwise you'll find packages on the supplier websites (top of this forum) showing all supported printers, inks etc. Not cheap to set up initially but you should make the money back pretty quickly.

JOSI74
14-06-2011, 10:01 PM
thank you for info and help

JOSI74
14-06-2011, 10:11 PM
what do you think about the epson b1100 then buy the CISS system with subli ink

Justin
14-06-2011, 10:16 PM
B1100 gets good reviews. CIS can be a little temperamental at times, I use one here with few problems but prefer refil carts wherever possible. B1100 is a good price but obv. this rises steeply with your initial ink costs. If simplicity is what you want (and who wouldn't starting off) then the Ricoh is a great option. No CIS, few head blockages etc. so you're up and running quicker and stay working for longer. They work out a little more expensive but not enough to be put off.

JOSI74
14-06-2011, 10:22 PM
i do use the epson b1100 in the office with CIS system for normal ink, had very little problems really, i just didnt know they did CIS system for subli inks, hmm ok thank you, hope i dont pester you again

Justin
14-06-2011, 10:25 PM
Not a problem, it what we're here for :-)

Matt Quinn
14-06-2011, 10:48 PM
Ummm....

Why not just buy some empty refillable cartridges, a set of sub ink, and carry on using the SX415?

I'm using a 415 for sublimation myself - using some 'random' sub ink we got off Ebay. Not had a problem.

Paul
15-06-2011, 11:29 AM
I would do what matt mentioned. just get the ciss or refills for your exisiting printer. fill it up with subli ink and get your profile made. cheapes option i think.

Regards B1100 this is great sublimation printer! i got it and love it. and you know how fast can it print ;)

Lee
15-06-2011, 04:04 PM
Im new to this too, and I love my Ricoh - okay its the only ones Ive used, but its doing a great job :-)