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Re: Sublimation placemats
Posted: 03 Oct 2014, 19:16
by colmac01
I am just trying to print some placemats. The image is black and white but the blacks are coming out mottled. Has anybody got any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Re: Sublimation placemats
Posted: 03 Oct 2014, 19:17
by Paul
200C -60C is your time and temp?
Re: Sublimation placemats
Posted: 03 Oct 2014, 19:48
by colmac01
That is correct! Any suggestions. Was going to try 70 seconds but worried about ink burn.
Re: Sublimation placemats
Posted: 03 Oct 2014, 20:09
by Justin
Could be moisture, try a pre heat.
Re: Sublimation placemats
Posted: 03 Oct 2014, 20:11
by colmac01
How long for? 10 seconds?
Re: Sublimation placemats
Posted: 03 Oct 2014, 21:16
by Paul
i would go for 70sec.
Re: Sublimation placemats
Posted: 03 Oct 2014, 21:45
by colmac01
Cheers Paul, would you not bother with a pre heat?
Re: Sublimation placemats
Posted: 03 Oct 2014, 21:54
by Paul
i didn't pre heat. bu i pressed my with 190C for 60sec. with heavy pressure.
here is the video and results. from 8min8sec
http://youtu.be/ZxwO4MRiZ-w?t=8m9s[/video]
Re: Sublimation placemats
Posted: 04 Oct 2014, 11:34
by colmac01
Tried again this morning and am still getting a mottled effect in the middle of the place mats. I am giving up with them now. Wasted too much time and money on them now!!! Yet coasters are printing fine.
Re: Sublimation placemats
Posted: 04 Oct 2014, 21:18
by Paul
coasters are smaller, so heat may be more even. is it possible you have a big cold spot in the middle?
