Can I change from sublimation ink to chromablast ink?

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Re: Can I change from sublimation ink to chromablast ink?

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I currently have ricoh gx 3300n with sub ink, i am wanting to print onto baby garments ( as i currently machine embroider onto them)
Can i change the inks to the chromablast or will i need a new printer set up?
And is this set up suitable for that .. will i be able to print onto dark items too or will i need special paper

or is there a simpler set up i can use with cheaper paper as i have noticed its £40 for 100 sheets

thanks for any advice given
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sorry meant to add put print onto 100% cotton garements
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or is there a simpler set up i can use with cheaper paper as i have noticed its £40 for 100 sheets[/QUOTE wrote:
to put it in terms of 40p a sheet dont sound to bad.......
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yes thinking about it 40p per sheet isnt too bad if im getting a couple of prints from it
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It depends on if you want to keep swapping over or if its a permanent move.

If permanent then I would say yes it is possible, but you would need to flush through the old ink which will cost quite a bit of ink/money.

If you are looking for a continually swapping scenario then forget it and look at the other thread you started for ideas on how to sole the issue :-)
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socialgiraffe;77184 wrote:It depends on if you want to keep swapping over or if its a permanent move.

If permanent then I would say yes it is possible, but you would need to flush through the old ink which will cost quite a bit of ink/money.

If you are looking for a continually swapping scenario then forget it and look at the other thread you started for ideas on how to sole the issue :-)

Yes am looking to change permanently. As I only want to print onto cotton bibs t shirts and sleepsuits.
How would I flush it out?
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So would be cheaper just to buy a brand new set up then?
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I am not sure on the full instructions on swapping over inks and i would recommend you contact the supplier of the machine (if purchased from a recognised dye sub seller) and ask them exactly how to do it.

If not then contact Sawgrass direct.
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PersonalizedGiftz;77188 wrote:So would be cheaper just to buy a brand new set up then?
Might not be cheaper, but certainly less hassle. You would probably flush through a good 50% of the inks and then need a replacement ink waste tank as well. If you go for new then you also get a new warranty on the new system.
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bms;77195 wrote:Might not be cheaper, but certainly less hassle. You would probably flush through a good 50% of the inks and then need a replacement ink waste tank as well. If you go for new then you also get a new warranty on the new system.
Do you offer the Ricoh sg3110dn with the chromablast inks, i see you do it with the sub inks for around £311

Also would that set up allow me to print anything to put on any cotton items, dark or light fabrics?
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