Rubbish mugs

[Lollipop]

[FONT=&amp]Hoping for some help please. [/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]I am trying to sublimate some mugs, and every single one has turned out very washed out. I have no idea what I'm doing wrong![/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]I am using "Style" sublimation paper from Ink Experts, and a Creworks 5 in 1 heat press. First one was at 180 degrees for 180 seconds, then I read that that was too hot and too short, so I did one for longer... same result. Next one (pictured) was at 170 degrees for 420 seconds. they all look the same and I'm running out of mugs!

[/FONT]My instinct is that its the press, as it just doesn't feel sturdy (for mugs, the flat press is really good), but I'm no expert. [ATTACH=CONFIG]7294[/ATTACH]

[FONT=&amp]If anyone knows what I'm doing wrong please let me know. Thanks in advance [/FONT][FONT=&amp][/FONT]

[UK Printed Mugs]

Probably press but which mugs you using?

[Lollipop]

Morning, the mugs are also from Ink Experts


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[UK Printed Mugs]

Ok. Well not mugs and not paper so either is terrible sublimation ink although more likely the press. Feel free to post us a couple of printed sheets if you want us to print them onto a couple of seconds we have (we use 5013 from Xpres) so then you're know if ink or press. Send us a private message if you want our address.

[Lollipop]

Thank you, that’s very generous! The ink is also from Ink Experts, everything is from them……. Apart from the press.


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[UK Printed Mugs]

Will send you our address as that's probably easier.

[Justin]

Does sound like the press. In my opinion the 5 in 1 are no substitute for decent individual use machines.

If you're increasing settings that dramatically it ponts to the press. Worth investing in a cheap infra red temp gun to check the temps.

I'm assuming printer nozzle check is perfect?

Even a cheap, poor quality press should give you better results, they just don't last as long and can have blanket issues.

[Lollipop]

I’ve not done a nozzle check, but it’s printing ok for other stuff. Done some mouse mats since, all good. I bought a sublimation starter bundle from Ink Experts 3 weeks ago, and it’s been used every day since.

UKPrintedMugs has kindly offered to do a test, I think he’ll confirm it’s the press. Then I’ll be asking for advice on mug presses!

[Justin]

If that's the case it has to be either the mugs or the mug press, the latter being the most obvious.

[Lollipop]

Thank you. I’ve just ordered an infrared temp gun too.


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