im after new printer for sublim

[cardman]

i currently have the s22 but i think it may be bottom of the pile when it comes to sublim printing


what is the best printer and is there such thing as a ciss sytem for sublim ink as i hate having to fill up with a syringe
any links to a site selling a setup would be good or even if someone selling a decent printer let me know

Do new printers come with ICC profile or whatever it called ??

[smitch6]

alot of ppl use the epson B1100 which also has a bulk feed system available
actually i have a bulk system for sale ;)

the printers are relatively cheap but must be used regularly or your'll get blocked heads

if not the ricoh are good so i've been told

[Paul]

as i hate having to fill up with a syringe.

this is what i actually decided to do now. :)
I preffer to fill up when I need it and store my ink in dark place.

any way...
give you printer a chance and PM me ;)
i can sort you out with custom icc. if dont work then try diferent printer. but i promise it will work ;)

[cardman]

what is the bulk system ?

ive seen the printer after just looking it up now for 119 uk pounds - is this correct
dont want new printer without a ciss system though as i swear i hate cartridges

[Paul]

this...
http://www.inksystem.com/img/pages/ciss hp 131, 135_2 .jpg

[cardman]

this is what i actually decided to do now. :)
I preffer to fill up when I need it and store my ink in dark place.

any way...
give you printer a chance and PM me ;)
i can sort you out with custom icc. if dont work then try diferent printer. but i promise it will work ;)
paul u proberly heard all sorts of daft questions so heres another :)

when im printing the colors look sort of dark and even after heating it on cup they still dark.
I just throught cause of the paper it would look different but better when heated up on cup

Should it look on paper same as it should on cup is what im trying to say

[cardman]

infact 2 mins and ill get a pic of one and load it up if thats kk

[Paul]

on paper is always wrong so dont pay attention what they look like on paper. they always dull. on balnk., this is whats important.


infact 2 mins and ill get a pic of one and load it up if thats kk
yeah! if you menage :) as forum will be down in few minutes time for maintanance

[cardman]

sent pics to your email

Pretty bad aint they :)

[smitch6]

usually before they are pressed they are lighter and more fainter
and then once you apply the heat all the colours become more vibrant

i;ve never heard of anyone saying the colours were darker?

[Paul]

They bit darker on my too steve :-)

Cardman. Would b wort it to put those pictures too. More people will help. Did you get my email reply?

[cardman]

yep got your email 8 just replied
got pics on me other comp will upload them when get home

[bms]

A lot of new starters to the sublimation business are no going for the Ricoh GXe3300 which is an A4 printer and is cartridge based, but you don't need to refill - just buy new and off you go (also a good number of Epson users have also converted to the Ricoh printers). The Epson B1100 printer is an A3 printer, but as you already have an A4 printer then I assume this is large enought for you.

The Ricoh comes with PowerDriver software so you don't need to mess around with ICC profiles (unless you are using a mac, in which case you need to use PhotoShop or CorelDraw - otherwise you can use any software when using a Windows based pc).

[Stitch Up]

If you want a hassle free sublimation printer get the Ricoh GX e7700N AVOID the Ricoh GX7000

[bms]

If you want a hassle free sublimation printer get the Ricoh GX e7700N AVOID the Ricoh GX7000


...of course, there is an huge price differential between the A4 and the A3 model to consider.

[cardman]

If you want a hassle free sublimation printer get the Ricoh GX e7700N AVOID the Ricoh GX7000

expensive printer that

check this out on ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l2736&_nkw=Ricoh+GX+e7700N

and no mention of sublim inks so extra cost as well

[bms]

Yes the GXe7700 is the most expensive A3 sublimation printer available compared to the two A3 Epson printers that are supported (B1100 and the Photo 1400). The A4 model though is alot cheaper and prices start at around £310 for the A4 model with a full set of sublimation inks.