problems with mugs after pressed

[PseFrank]

Being the new kid on the block I hesitated before posting here, and I am a little late posting in this thread. Add to that the fact that I'd never sublimated anything at all until a couple of weeks ago leaves me especially hesitant.

It's the times being quoted in this thread that have me confused. The few mugs I have done to date have come out absolutely perfect.

Printer: SG400
Paper: Textprint R

Wrap around mug image: 4000/5000 pixels on the long edge (Resolution between 300 and 600)

Temperature: 185 degrees

Time: 15 seconds

I remove the paper as soon as I take the mug from the press.

Result when doing all of the above...........Perfection (Not my choice of word, but everyone who has seen my mugs)

I'm not saying that everyone should do the same as me, but just that works for me.

[Stallen]

sounds like 15 secs might be a typo? all single good printed mugs, will look good as a standalone product. its when you get t doo runs and batches that you find out how consistant your processes really are.

However its always good if others are impressed with what you do.

[pisquee]

Temperature: 185 degrees

Time: 15 seconds

I'm assuming that this timing is from the press reaching temperature after putting the mug in, and not just from the closing of the press, so it isn't actually just 15 seconds?

[PseFrank]

Sorry I've been so long getting back....

@Stallon.......Thanks for your thoughts on my post. No its not a typo, I do set the timer for fifteen seconds. Pisquee is right in what he/she has said. I just didn't explain it properly.

My press will only start the timer when the set temperature is reached. It does it automatically.

1. Switch on the press and set the temperature to 185 degrees and the timer to 15 (Fifteen) seconds.

2. Wrap the image around the mug and use tape to hold it.

3. When the set temperature is reached the press beeps at me. Now I put the mug in the press and press a small square icon on the control pad.

4. After placing the mug in the press the temperature drops as the cold mug heats up. At the moment in my work area it drops to around 165 degrees.

5. When the press reaches 185 degrees again the timer automatically starts.

6. After 15 seconds the press beeps at me again and I remove the mug from the press.

7. I then straightaway remove the paper from the mug and leave it to cool.

I've just done another couple of mugs and the total time from placing the mug into the hot press, to taking it out again was 135 seconds (One-Three-Five)

My apologies for not explaining it better the first time. Hopefully my experience with my first few mugs will be of use to someone.

[pisquee]

Try upping the time to 180 seconds from closing of the press

[PseFrank]

I've followed your advice Pisquee. I raised the timer to one minute duration, which give or take a couple of seconds meant that my mug was in the press for a total of 180 seconds. I also dropped the temperature by 5 degrees to 180 degrees.

The result of these changes has had the effect of a slight colour enhancement, albeit subtle. From now on I will continue to use the revised settings. Thankyou for your advice Pisquee, and also thanks to everyone else who contributed to this thread.