As you work toward coming to be a knowledgeable dye-sublimation printer to make SUBLIMATED JERSEYS, you may find one or more obstacles such as your transfer appearing blurred, dull or faded. Do not obtain discouraged! This is all part of the discovering procedure, and also a lot of our new sublimation customers undergo a trial and error period. We've compiled several of one of the most constant concerns related to dye-sublimation printing in case you ever before experience one.
Why aren't my transfers appearing dynamic?
There are a few reasons why your transfers could be coming out less dynamic than anticipated. First, ensure that you are publishing on the correct side of your sublimation paper, which is typically brilliant white. The other side is typically beige. If you're publishing with a Sawgrass Virtuoso SG400 or SG800, the intense white side will certainly fill face-down in the tray. Next, make sure that you are publishing through the proper color modification program.
Why is my photo ghosting?
If you are seeing a second version of your transfer, like a shadow, somewhat sideways of your picture on SUBLIMATED JERSEYS, you are experiencing what is called ghosting. Ghosting takes place when the sublimation transfer paper shifts throughout the sublimation process, such as when you open or close your warm press. For this reason, it is advised that you tape down your difficult substratums to the sublimation paper making use of thermal tape. For materials, we recommend an adhesive spray to prevent the paper from relocating. After pushing, make sure you remove the transfer paper right away. For sublimation, we additionally recommend avoiding making use of a vehicle open press as these have a tendency to stand out open as well quick, creating the paper to shift otherwise taped down well enough.
Why is my substratum declining sublimation ink?
It is important to keep in mind that not all products approve sublimation ink. For dye-sublimation to work, your product empty needs to have a polyester finish (or be constructed from a polyester product).For fabrics, we advise 100% white polyester for the very best transfer of SUBLIMATED JERSEYS. It is not feasible to sublimate on 100% cotton-- as well as your transfer will get rid of in the first clean cycle. You can sublimate on poly/cotton blends, yet the transfer will show up much less lively as well as give a classic appearance. As a whole, the higher degree of polyester, the much better.
Why am I getting ink from a previously moved picture onto a new blank transfer?
Sublimation ink has the tendency to hemorrhage onto all-time low and top platens of your press during warm transfer, which is why it is really essential to protect your press with the correct product. To stop ink from getting onto your top or bottom platen, we recommend utilizing a Teflon wrap for each platen, along with a Teflon sheet. Teflon is completely reusable, and all it takes is wiping away the excess ink after each press. You may likewise make use of silicone-treated sheets that can be thrown out after use.
Why am I seeing tiny dots in my transfer?
If you're noticing small dots on your ended up SUBLIMATED JERSEYS, this is likely because of excess moisture. We suggest pre-pressing most substratums to guarantee you get all moisture out. After that, allow the substratum cool, location your transfer on, and also press like normal.
Why are my transfers fuzzy?
If you discover blurring in your picture when you draw the transfer paper off, this might be since your substrate obtained excessive time/temperature in the warmth press, and now the photo has actually begun to bleed out. If this occurs, we recommend decreasing your time as well as attempting once again.
Why are my photos appearing faded?
Photo fading is usually brought on by way too much time and temperature level, and/or pressure. We suggest double-checking the suggested settings from the company where you bought your sublimation spaces. Every heat press is different, which is something to keep in mind. An additional suggestion is to ascertain the temperature level of the leading platen on your press to see to it aligns with the mentioned temperature level; for this, we suggest heat strips.