Photo Rock Slate Blotchy

[Bob the printer]

Photo Rock slate is not transferring properly.Paper sticking to slate.
Products/Equipments:
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[TD="bgcolor: #E4F1D8]Ricoh SG7100DN, Xpres A3+ Paper, Sublijet r ink, Rock Slate,[/TD]
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What I have tried to resolve problem:

I have tried changing the temperature, the time and pressure slightly as suggested by other sights.
Ensured print was dry on paper before pressing.
Pre-cooking slate to ensure no moisture.
Used silicone pad.
Slate is face up, print face down.
Made sure printed on correct side of paper.

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[Tam]

You are not alone, have a look over here. One of my slates

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[harlequeen]

Yes, I have similar results - are these a new batch of slates recently? All the newer ones I'bve tried to print have come out like this.

[Tam]

Got my first batch 9th Oct for testing got second batch 27th Oct. You can see the first batch are far more glossy looking.

I had a matte in the first batch and it was the best by a long way.

I got them from Merlin Transfers and will be contacting them soon!

[surreyprintshop]

Hi All,

I am looking for some advice if possible.

I am trying to sublimate some photo rock slates but the image quality is really poor as if its not transferring properly.

I am using ricoh printer and sawgrass inks.

The slates came from longforte.

The settings i use is time 8 minutes temp 200 degrees.

I sublimate with them facing down so the heat goes through the slate.

Any advice of what i could try would be welcomed.

You can see the image of what im getting here or via this url https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3P5cK ... lReFk/view

Look forward to hearing from you.

[scotty44]

Hi All,

I am looking for some advice if possible.

I am trying to sublimate some photo rock slates but the image quality is really poor as if its not transferring properly.

I am using ricoh printer and sawgrass inks.

The slates came from longforte.

The settings i use is time 8 minutes temp 200 degrees.

I sublimate with them facing down so the heat goes through the slate.

Any advice of what i could try would be welcomed.

You can see the image of what im getting here or via this url https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3P5cK ... lReFk/view

Look forward to hearing from you.

I use the same printer/ink/slates and time and do mine face up, works fine for me... worth a try
I do put a rubber sheet on top of the slate so it's not direct heat from the press..

[Paul]

Hi All,

I am looking for some advice if possible.

I am trying to sublimate some photo rock slates but the image quality is really poor as if its not transferring properly.

I am using ricoh printer and sawgrass inks.

The slates came from longforte.

The settings i use is time 8 minutes temp 200 degrees.

I sublimate with them facing down so the heat goes through the slate.

Any advice of what i could try would be welcomed.

You can see the image of what im getting here or via this url https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3P5cK ... lReFk/view

Look forward to hearing from you.

try my video. is bit outdated and show matte slate but worth to have a go. I would lower your temp down. flip it printable area up and use silicon sheet to even out the temperature.

[surreyprintshop]

Thank you for your reply's.

I will give it ago today to see if i have any luck using the methods that you suggested.