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by Bob700
26 Sep 2026, 20:54
Forum: General Dye-Sub Chit Chat
Topic: Anybody here use Orca mugs from xpres?
Replies: 5
Views: 5484

Re: Anybody here use Orca mugs from xpres?

I used Orca mug from MDP and they were awful the print started to fade after about a week, there was a suggestion from a fact checker that MDP have been using fake Orca mugs from China, that was based on the problems I had with them. For the last while I've been using 5013 10oz mugs from xpres with ...
by Bob700
25 Aug 2026, 19:13
Forum: General Dye-Sub Chit Chat
Topic: Mug comparison
Replies: 4
Views: 1117

Re: Mug comparison

I remember the days of RN coated mugs, I never had a thought of a bad print with them, in fact I've still got one and the print is showing no sign of fading after nearly 20 years
by Bob700
24 Aug 2026, 18:02
Forum: General Dye-Sub Chit Chat
Topic: Mug comparison
Replies: 4
Views: 1117

Re: Mug comparison

Hi Justin
That's what I'm using just now, the Orca mugs from MDF were fading very quickly, now I'm having trouble with their photo slates they are good for keyrings and wooden coasters but not much else in the way of sublimation
by Bob700
24 Aug 2026, 15:20
Forum: General Dye-Sub Chit Chat
Topic: Mug comparison
Replies: 4
Views: 1117

Mug comparison

Hi
Does anyone have an opinion on mugs Rhino v Orca v Xpres 5013, it would be interesting to see opinions
by Bob700
18 Aug 2026, 15:53
Forum: General Dye-Sub Chit Chat
Topic: Problem with MDP photo slates
Replies: 0
Views: 1112

Problem with MDP photo slates

Hi
Has anyone used Colourbyte for dye sub slates good old MDP are turning out slates which leave white dots on the finished prints. First it was their fading mugs and now this, I can't trust them anymore which is a pity because they have a branch near me so they were good for pick ups
by Bob700
16 Aug 2026, 16:24
Forum: Printing Problems/Issues
Topic: MDP Photo Slates
Replies: 6
Views: 1726

Re: MDP Photo Slates

The plaques are printing fine with no fading at the temp and time given but there is small white dots on the print, I've cleaned the slates thouroghly with soapy hot water and when I've dried them as a second measure I wipe them with rubbing alcohol and wait until they are completly dry before I ...
by Bob700
11 Aug 2026, 08:34
Forum: Printing Problems/Issues
Topic: MDP Photo Slates
Replies: 6
Views: 1726

Re: MDP Photo Slates

I'm set at 210c for 410 seconds heavy pressure (thank God it's auto opening), I'll try your settings at the weekend and let you know many thanks
by Bob700
08 Aug 2026, 17:43
Forum: Printing Problems/Issues
Topic: MDP Photo Slates
Replies: 6
Views: 1726

MDP Photo Slates

Hi is any encountered any problem with MDP photo slates, I've been using them for a couple of years with no problems, my settings are fine but some of them come out faded, I recently bought a box from them and I realise slate is not perfect at the edges but most of the ones I bought were really ...
by Bob700
05 Aug 2026, 21:43
Forum: Printers
Topic: SG 500 showing offline
Replies: 2
Views: 1072

Re: SG 500 showing offline

Thanks Tony I'll go through everything tomorrow
by Bob700
04 Aug 2026, 19:34
Forum: Printers
Topic: SG 500 showing offline
Replies: 2
Views: 1072

SG 500 showing offline

Hi
I have owned an Sawgrass SG 500 for over 2 years and it hasn't missed a beat, today I tried to print and print utility said "offline" my internet in the house is fine but tried and tried but couldn't get it to print the image, it was fine and ready go but not printing....any ideas
Thanks