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by Front Bedroom
22 Aug 2011, 12:33
Forum: Printers
Topic: Printer profiles - what exactly are they and where do I get one?
Replies: 11
Views: 10321

Re: Printer profiles - what exactly are they and where do I get one?

<t>So far using a variety of Epson printers and even if changing the sublimation ink from one brand to another I've never loaded or used colour profile. Despite this the colours of the printed articles have been a fairly accurate representation of the originals. The only caveat is that when ...
by Front Bedroom
22 Aug 2011, 12:08
Forum: Heat Presses
Topic: Just a few (more) questions from a beginner!
Replies: 7
Views: 4096

Re: Just a few (more) questions from a beginner!

I protected the top and bottom surfaces of my flatbed press with PTFE sheeting held on with heat tape over 3 years ago and I've never had any problems with ink bleed through ever since. Even the original tape is still holding.
by Front Bedroom
14 Aug 2011, 01:00
Forum: Printers
Topic: Part Printer Part Software Niggle
Replies: 0
Views: 3435

Re: Part Printer Part Software Niggle

<t>I've been using the SSC Service Utility on a variety of Epson printers for 3 years or more and it's always performed as expected. The other day I installed a 'new' (to me at least) Epson Stylus Photo R300 along with an old but good CISS, fresh dye sub ink and an external waste ink container ...
by Front Bedroom
14 Aug 2011, 00:40
Forum: Printers
Topic: I'm almost frightened to ask, but what ink should I be using?
Replies: 15
Views: 9130

Re: I'm almost frightened to ask, but what ink should I be using?

<r>I can't see any 'ordinary' ink being turned into dye-sub ink as the formulation has to be totally different. Despite the first description of the process, it isn't the transfer part of the process that gives it the name 'sublimation'. Rather it's the way that the solid particles of the dye ...
by Front Bedroom
14 Aug 2011, 00:19
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: Old Hand Saying Hello.
Replies: 6
Views: 3534

Re: Old Hand Saying Hello.

<r>I've been dye sublimating, on and off, for nearly 3 years now. More off than on I'm afraid, and just the one small job (a picture to put on a headstone) since my website was hacked and had to be taken offline. One of these days, though ... <EMOJI seq="1f615" tseq="1f615">:confused:</EMOJI> The ...