Press Time and Temp for Epson inks and Chromaluxe

[dougbraz]

My Ricoh has just run out of ink (of course...and no, they are not available in Brazil ) and so I will be using an Epson L355 printer for some quick Chromaluxe sheets. I am used to 200 degrees C and 75 secs for the Ricoh Gels with the press, but have no idea where to even start on temp and time with Epson inks - could someone kindly point me in the right direction? MUCH appreciated as needing to finish a rush job.
Cheers
Doug

[Justin]

Are the Epson inks sublimation?

[dougbraz]

Absolutely! The shop I bought them from is closed right now so was hoping for some alternative hints. Thanks!

[webtrekker]

I'd start with the same settings as your Ricoh, or the Chromaluxe suppliers settings, and do a test run. It's very unlikey you'll get a perfect print with the first one or two, you have to experiment.

[dougbraz]

Thanks Webtrekker. As the Ricoh uses gels and the Epson in water based inks, I am sure it is a shorter time - will have a few tests and see. Shame to waste expensive imported sheets, but...such is life..

[webtrekker]

Thanks Webtrekker. As the Ricoh uses gels and the Epson in water based inks, I am sure it is a shorter time - will have a few tests and see. Shame to waste expensive imported sheets, but...such is life..

It really is a shame, but alas, that's the way it goes with sublimation, there are always develpoment costs to consider until you get things just right. Hope you have some luck with your trials.