Newbie needing help with mugs pls

[me2u]

Hi there,
im new to all of this so please let me apologise now if its been asked before. I have spent a lot of money to start my own business up.

I have bought sublimation mugs from Ebay, 8 in 1 press from (http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/coralgraph/?_trksid=p4340.l2559)coralgraph and pro-sub ultra dye sublimation paper (funkyleopard make) sublimation ink and epson S22 printer.

I have not recieved any instructions to help me. I have looked on youtube but getting told different things that Im really confused now.So i have a few questions that maybe someone can help me with please.

When printing on the paper which setting are best for the printer photo or plain paper ?
when putting it in the mug heat presser which heating settings are best?

I have tired to have a go but no luck ;( printing picture is ok but when i have put it in the mug heat presser for 200 for 3 mins but NO image what so ever is going onto the mug :(

my heat presser
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heat-Transfer-Press-Combo-Mug-T-Shirt-Plates-Cap-8-1-/370576199616?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5648100fc0

thank you for reading

[Justin]

Obviously question here is what inks are you using? Are you sure they're sublimation? You'll know if they are as that would be the most expensive outlay next to your press!

Never heard of that paper either.

[me2u]

Hi Justin thank you for you reply

Yes im using sublimation ink called fotorite

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/non-oem-CISS-REFILLABLE-DYE-INK-CART-FITS-EPSON-Workforce-WF-7015-WF-7515-/300704984762?pt=UK_Computing_Other_Computing_Netwo rking&hash=item460369eeba

[Justin]

OK, there's your problem. I'm afraid that isn't sublimation ink :frown: That's dye based ink (same as I use in my Canon)

You need to be looking at one of the suppliers on our list here (http://www.dyesubforum.co.uk/vbforum/showthread.php?104-UK-Suppliers) but expect to pay considerably more for the right ink.

The printer you have isn't officially supported so if you want to continue using this you'd need to buy the ink and top up your own refils. This is my preferred option but tbh as you're just starting out it may be worth looking at a printer/ink package.

You'll find plenty of info. here on which printer to use and members own experiences.

[me2u]

hi justin

Ive just had a closer look and I have bought the wrong ink lol..I can't believe it lol
i have had that much to look at, i must of click to by the wrong one :(..Im really sorry to have bothered you
Do you know of any good suppliers for the ink pls.
thank you once again

[me2u]

thank you Justin

[Justin]

No problem, we all started off at the same place :redface:

You'll find a link in my last post, take a look at a few of the companies there and also you'll see a couple with advertising banners here as well. Ink doesn't vary much in price between suppliers due to restrictions placed on it by Sawgrass.

[Paul]

I have bought the wrong ink lol..I can't believe it lol
I never seen no one so happy after find out he wasted his money on wrong thing lol :)

sorry buddy. i could not resist :)

PM me and I will try to help


PAul

[Justin]

You above posting in public now then Paul? :redface: and he's a lady!

[me2u]

You above posting in public now then Paul? :redface: and he's a lady!

Yes I am a lady lol
Thank you Paul I will PM you

[Paul]

sorry :redface:

[nik_decalarama]

I made the same mistake so you're not alone, that was a week ago - like a numpty I assumed dye ink was the same as dye sub ink, doh! Since then I purchased a printer and ink package from BMS and have produced 18 different mugs which are now on display ready for sale in our shop and on ebay.

By the way, I had already purchased a printer which will work with the dye sub ink but as it second hand and takes 8 cartridges I decided to go for a brand new supported model. The other printer is now printing transfers, application instructions which we send out with our stickers and other stuff so it wasn't a total loss.

[Paul]

Btw. I think would ne great to see some real names and sex under avatar :-)

[Justin]

I have asked members to use their real names in profiles before but unfortunately many members would prefer not to.

[Paul]

hmm :( how about sex?? would be nice to know if I talk to lady or bloke :cool:

[bigj2552]

hmm :( how about sex?? would be nice to know if I talk to lady or bloke :cool:

that all you think about lad....tsk tsk .....lol :tongue:

[Paul]

oh well... you know... why not...? :cool:

[Justin]

....and we're back on topic......

[pisquee]

this thread may help explain some of the issues regarding printer and ink choices... http://www.dyesubforum.co.uk/vbforum/showthread.php?4006-FAQ-Which-Printer

I'm currently away on holiday, otherwise I could help you out more.

[purpledragon]

and sex under avatar :-)
now im bloody sure im on the wrong site now !!!!!!!!! lol

[mrs maggot]

:rolleyes: oh Paul you owe me a keyboard, "sex under the avatar" and that was my coffee gone

i know what you mean the little male/female symbol should be pretty easy to have installed, its on a lot of sites i use.

[me2u]

this thread may help explain some of the issues regarding printer and ink choices... http://www.dyesubforum.co.uk/vbforum/showthread.php?4006-FAQ-Which-Printer

I'm currently away on holiday, otherwise I could help you out more.

Thank you all for your help. I really appreciate it :)
Regarding the gender issue, it did make me laugh lol.

[Paul]

:rolleyes: oh Paul you owe me a keyboard, "sex under the avatar" and that was my coffee gone

i know what you mean the little male/female symbol should be pretty easy to have installed, its on a lot of sites i use.
oh dear ohh dear... :redface:

I mean this sort of thing:
http://www.lartargames.com/templates/arcadeblue/images/gender_icon.gif

not this:
http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sex016.gif

[mrs maggot]

yes exactly that paul, they must exist here just have not been enabled yet thats the http://www.lartargames.com/templates/arcadeblue/images/gender_icon.gifnot the http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sex016.gif :wink:

[Renniwano]

Now they really have cheered up my absolutely crap day !!! :)

[bigj2552]

Now they really have cheered up my absolutely crap day !!! :)

who ? - paul & laura - or the 2 yellow emotions lol