mug sublimation woes - need advice

[xlr8r]

Hi guys

hoping someone can point me in the right direction here.

Im having issues with some of the ink not coming off the paper onto the mug.

In most places its fine, in others ... not so good (as you can see from the pic (12mb)

On the left mug i had temp at 200c for 240secs and the right mug at 205c for 300secs.

The left mug did print the majority of the ink onto the mug (except for the words "he" and "the", and text is slightly bleeding out.

The right mug had lots of missing ink transfer but had better colours and a sharper image....

any suggestions would be greatly appreciated on rectifying the problem.

Using a Chinese heat press
A-sub sublimation paper
Epson ET-2750 and Inktec Sublinova inks



thanks

[mnporter2001]

I'm no expert and am still learning myself but 240secs and 300secs seems a little long to me, what mugs are you using ?

[xlr8r]

hi

theyre Orca coating 11oz Mugs from MDP

[mnporter2001]

Ok I have those and I press at 190 for 180 seconds.
That may or may not solve the issue, as I say I'm pretty new to this also but perhaps worth having a go at that temp and time.

Mark

[ad832]

What software are you using? I use Circut to make my designs and when printing make sure the 'Bleed' option is off. then temp 205, time 200mins.
Are the mugs 'A' or 'AAA' quality?

[StellaD]

I notice that they are quite narrow diameter mugs and need a different press element to the more popular models.

Are you using the correct element?

[xlr8r]

Ok I have those and I press at 190 for 180 seconds.
That may or may not solve the issue, as I say I'm pretty new to this also but perhaps worth having a go at that temp and time.

Mark

ill give it a try thanks

[xlr8r]

What software are you using? I use Circut to make my designs and when printing make sure the 'Bleed' option is off. then temp 205, time 200mins.
Are the mugs 'A' or 'AAA' quality?

i use photoshop for everything, "200mins" seems excessive ?

the mugs are listed here :- https://www.mdpsupplies.co.uk/dye-su...blimation_mugs as "Premium Grade".

[xlr8r]

I notice that they are quite narrow diameter mugs and need a different press element to the more popular models.

Are you using the correct element?

the mugs are listed on MDP as ; Case of 36 premium grade Orca Coated 11 Oz Standard mugs. Dishwasher proof. 95mm high x 80mm diameter. Use Mug Element C.

im using (the recommended) element C

in terms of pressure, what is deemed as being "medium/high" ? is that when pressing handle in, is it a hard push to lock in ?

[StellaD]

the mugs are listed on MDP as ; Case of 36 premium grade Orca Coated 11 Oz Standard mugs. Dishwasher proof. 95mm high x 80mm diameter. Use Mug Element C.

im using (the recommended) element C

in terms of pressure, what is deemed as being "medium/high" ? is that when pressing handle in, is it a hard push to lock in ?

OK,

In your earlier post you said they were "Chester" mugs which are 70 mm diameter.

theyre Orca coating 11oz Chester Mugs from MDP

Pressure wise you should probably have them tight enough to not be able to shift the handle of the mug when the press is closed but not too over tight.