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I'm kind of new to dye sublimation process. I have an image printed from Epson L805, 6 color inkjet that I'm trying to transfer with my heat press (my first test after buying the printer and heat press), I am using sublimation paper with the correct sublimation ink. I have the image placed face down on the hat (which is a sample hat the company sent with the press). The image won't transfer after several attempts using different heat/time settings. What am I missing? PLEASE HELP!!!

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Just a thought ....

Are you setting your heat press to the correct temperature scale?

I don't know if you work in centigrade or fahrenheit in USA but if your settings say a different scale than your instructions, say 180c and your press works in F then the press may not be reaching a high enough temperature for the transfer.
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Does anything at all transfer to the cap?
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I have the temperature set at the recommended 350F.
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Justin;145248 wrote:Does anything at all transfer to the cap?
No. No partial, ghosting. Nothing at all
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What brand of inks and paper are you using?

Try pressing onto a plain white piece of 100% polyester fabric as a test
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Has the printer always only had sublimation ink it it, or did it have the original Epson ink in it first?
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The inks are Epson compatible, made in China (generic refill), from Amazon. I couldn't find the Epson inks anywhere around. With Printers Jack, Inkjet Sublimation Paper. I'll give that a try.
webtrekker;145253 wrote:What brand of inks and paper are you using?

Try pressing onto a plain white piece of 100% polyester fabric as a test
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Yes, only sublimation ink.
pisquee;145254 wrote:Has the printer always only had sublimation ink it it, or did it have the original Epson ink in it first?
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I just tried that. Nothing came out
webtrekker;145253 wrote:What brand of inks and paper are you using?

Try pressing onto a plain white piece of 100% polyester fabric as a test
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