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    Aluminum Metal Sheets Printing Issue - Horizontal Lines and smudge on edges



    I'm new to sublimating metal sheets. Why are there horizontal lines when pressing? Is this from the printer settings? Also, I have been experiencing smudges particularly in dark colors. And there is a smudge on the 4 corners of the metal sheet I dont know where it comes from.

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    Temp: 180 C
    Time: 60-90
    Epson Matte Color Settings

    What are your comments/experiences with this and how to solve each one?
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    That looks like banding to me, caused by blocked nozzles. Can you upload a picture of a nozzle check?

    What are the temps, times and pressures you are using when pressing?

    Do you place your aluminium face-down on your print for pressing?

    Do you use any layers of paper or kitchen roll underneath to help with any water vapour, which would produce smudging or marbling?

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    Thank you! Is the solution to just do head cleaning?

    My settings are:

    Temp: 180 C
    Time: 60-90 seconds (The picture I posted was a 90 second one
    Pressure: Light pressure
    Aluminum face down. One paper below the print paper and one paper on top of the metal

    It's very humid here around 60%

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    Quote Originally Posted by slee1106 View Post
    Thank you! Is the solution to just do head cleaning?

    My settings are:

    Temp: 180 C
    Time: 60-90 seconds (The picture I posted was a 90 second one
    Pressure: Light pressure
    Aluminum face down. One paper below the print paper and one paper on top of the metal

    It's very humid here around 60%
    IMG_20190901_180655.jpgIMG_20190901_180737.jpg

    The nozzle check is complete but if you look closely the horizontal there are some small bumps in the print

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    Here is a picture of my printout 15673326728685174170731364767837.jpg

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    Quote Originally Posted by slee1106 View Post
    Thank you! Is the solution to just do head cleaning?

    My settings are:

    Temp: 180 C
    Time: 60-90 seconds (The picture I posted was a 90 second one
    Pressure: Light pressure
    Aluminum face down. One paper below the print paper and one paper on top of the metal

    It's very humid here around 60%
    Your issues have nothing to do with printing on metal. You need to perform 3-4 head cleans until you get a decent print. Or do it once and leave the printer sitting overnight. Make sure that you have done a head alignment test and have your settings on 'Best Photo'.

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    Yeah, this is definitely banding caused by blocked nozzles.

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