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Re: Can I change from sublimation ink to chromablast ink?
Posted: 01 Oct 2013, 11:08
by PersonalizedGiftz
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
Re: Can I change from sublimation ink to chromablast ink?
Posted: 01 Oct 2013, 11:09
by PersonalizedGiftz
sorry meant to add put print onto 100% cotton garements
Re: Can I change from sublimation ink to chromablast ink?
Posted: 01 Oct 2013, 11:17
by Dave271069
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.......
Re: Can I change from sublimation ink to chromablast ink?
Posted: 01 Oct 2013, 11:21
by PersonalizedGiftz
yes thinking about it 40p per sheet isnt too bad if im getting a couple of prints from it
Re: Can I change from sublimation ink to chromablast ink?
Posted: 01 Oct 2013, 11:35
by socialgiraffe
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
Re: Can I change from sublimation ink to chromablast ink?
Posted: 01 Oct 2013, 11:39
by PersonalizedGiftz
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?
Re: Can I change from sublimation ink to chromablast ink?
Posted: 01 Oct 2013, 11:40
by PersonalizedGiftz
So would be cheaper just to buy a brand new set up then?
Re: Can I change from sublimation ink to chromablast ink?
Posted: 01 Oct 2013, 11:41
by socialgiraffe
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.
Re: Can I change from sublimation ink to chromablast ink?
Posted: 01 Oct 2013, 17:36
by bms
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.
Re: Can I change from sublimation ink to chromablast ink?
Posted: 05 Oct 2013, 10:34
by PersonalizedGiftz
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?