which sublimation paper is best?

[TQfan]

Hi

Just curious to know what sublimation paper everyone uses, and if tried a few, which is better?

I currently have a ricoh 3110dn and was using the truepix paper. i ran out and now have xpres paper, but am unsure if it is as good as the truepix.

thanks

[Justin]

Trupix for us. Xpres economy paper was always decent but not as good.
Ink Experts recently reviewed a new paper that they are sticking, not tried it myself but tests results look very impressive.

[Justin]

https://www.dyesubforum.co.uk/vbforum/s ... r-testing-)

[webtrekker]

Personally, I've never had a problem with CIE's own brand. I use the same paper for all substrates.

[Justin]

Many of the cheaper papers are fine and you'll see tests on here with very cheap papers which again can give good results.

It's worth testing a cheaper paper against premium just to see the difference usually in the ink release.

[GoonerGary]

I find that TruePix (whatever way they spell the name these days), is the most reliable paper in my Epsons. Other papers often cause problems down the line. I plan to trial some S-Race paper soon.

[pw66]

I find that the S-race is better on fabric than the Trupix XPHR, with the added benefit that it is available in A3+. Considering that the XPHR is designed for Epson, and most A3 Epsons are actually A3+, I find it incredible that XPHR isn't available in the larger size in the UK.

The only S-race paper that is available in the UK is the 'multi purpouse' 120gsm, which is a shame. All of the other S-race papers are fabric specific and I would like to try them.

I want to try Ink Experts own HR fabric paper in a production run soon. I tried some samples and the results looked good.

[Fletcher]

I use something called Jet Stream F35 Sublimation Paper. Its about £12-15 for a pack of 100 sheets.

[pw66]

Is that still available? It seemed to be everywhere a few years ago.

[Fletcher]

Yes, coralgraph, dye sublimation supplies plus ebay and amazon still sell it. I've just stuck with it as it works for me.