Mug Press not transfering image
Re: Mug Press not transfering image
Hey guys, had my first mug press arrive today and I've set it up and printed my image out and tried to press it but then once it has finished the mug is just blank. Don't really know what I'm doing wrong.
Paper I'm using: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321346178510? ... EBIDX%3AIT
Mugs: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301263518485? ... EBIDX%3AIT
Mug Press: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UKPress-MUG-Heat-Press-MP160-Latte-Durham-Sublimation-Printing-Heat-Transfer-/301214354455?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4621c64c17
Also using an Epson Workforce 3010 with sublimation inks. First of all we tried having the heat at 200C and put it on for 220 seconds. Also tried varying the times, to shorter, longer but still the image isn't transferring.
Any help would be appreciated thank you.
Paper I'm using: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321346178510? ... EBIDX%3AIT
Mugs: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301263518485? ... EBIDX%3AIT
Mug Press: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UKPress-MUG-Heat-Press-MP160-Latte-Durham-Sublimation-Printing-Heat-Transfer-/301214354455?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4621c64c17
Also using an Epson Workforce 3010 with sublimation inks. First of all we tried having the heat at 200C and put it on for 220 seconds. Also tried varying the times, to shorter, longer but still the image isn't transferring.
Any help would be appreciated thank you.
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Re: Mug Press not transfering image
If nothing at all is transferring I'm betting on the ink not being sublimation.
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Re: Mug Press not transfering image
Also check your printing on the right side of the sublimation paper.
Re: Mug Press not transfering image
I am with Justin on this one...
Dye INk??
Dye INk??
http://www.howtoprintstuff.co.uk <-- How To Print Stuff BLOG
Re: Mug Press not transfering image
I'm printing onto the glossy side of the paper.
The listing says the inks are all dye inks... I do have a separate set of inks that I purchased. Do you think I should empty my cartridges and try the other ink?
The listing says the inks are all dye inks... I do have a separate set of inks that I purchased. Do you think I should empty my cartridges and try the other ink?
Re: Mug Press not transfering image
Oh joy... haha! Well my other set of inks I got prior to getting the printer which came with them, each say Disperse Ink (SUB) Do you think these are the right ones?
Re: Mug Press not transfering image
YES!
sublimation ink is disperse dyes formulated to go through a printer
sublimation ink is disperse dyes formulated to go through a printer
Re: Mug Press not transfering image
Cheers guys! I will blame the missus for this one. Found the sublimation printer on ebay with empty cartridges and she thought she'd buy me the one with inks haha. I will try out my other dyes and let you know how I get on!
Re: Mug Press not transfering image
Switched the inks over and it is now working great! Thanks for the help guys 
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