Mug press problems

[vynalman]

Hi does anyone know why I can't get anything on my mugs when I press them

[Justin]

Is the machine plugged in? Is it at the correct temp? Are you using sublimation inks? Are your mugs suitable for sublimation?

We really need some info from you before we can help to diagnose the problem. Start by giving us details of your system, type of press, printer, inks, paper and so on.

[vynalman]

Yes the machine is plugged in set the heat at 200 degrees centigrade and time 180 I have done medium pressure, and hard pressure the mugs are from X press the paper from incityepress the printer brand new from Epson it is an ET2500

[Justin]

...and the inks? are you getting anything printing at all?

[vynalman]

...and the inks? are you getting anything printing at all?

it prints out on the sublimation paper but there is no transference onto the mug also the inks are the ones that come with the printer you have to fill up resivware

[Justin]

Where did you buy the printer? It doesn't sound like you have sublimation inks to me. Even if the press was too cool or mugs were faulty etc. you'd still get something....it all points to your inks.

[vynalman]

The ink came with the printer you have to fill them yourself in the side one the printer

[vynalman]

Could I please ask what is the difference between the ink that came with the printer and sublimation ink I thought that if it was a self fill then the ink would be OK .

[Justin]

You have standard ink supplied with that printer and should be using specific dye based sublimation ink. Might be worth having a good read through the forum as you'll find we have all the info. you could wish for.

You'll need to source the ink, I'd personally advise you look at the startup Ricoh package as this is by far the easiest route to get you started with minimal knowledge.

[sterbyc]

Hello, I have a similar problem, the pictures are transferred to a pale yellow color almost not visible.

temp: 180*C
time: 160sec , 180 sec, 240sec
press: high or medium

My RESOURCES:
printer:

http://www.ebay.de/itm/DRUCKER-SUBLIMAT ... SwawpXtzh1

paper:

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Texprint-R-11-X- ... SwWxNYviNZ

mug press set

http://www.ebay.de/itm/8IN1-HITZEPRESSE ... SwfVpYo-17

Result:
http://www.imgup.cz/image/LeYw
http://www.imgup.cz/image/LeYy


help pleas