Black looks faded and streaky help plz

[Reg]

I have senko wl-13d purchased from ebay and found it could not get enough pressure so I got a slightly longer adjusting bolt made and I found using 185c temp timing at 210 sec and 10oz mugs are better than 11oz mugs now I get much better finish.

[SHrek1802]

I have increased the temp to 200oC and time of 3.5mins and it work for 1 mug will try another tomorrow and keying all no. would like to thank all for your replies and will update tomorrow.

[SHrek1802]

I have cranked the temp to 200oC and the time is 3.5mins and now its working got some cracking images done working really well and would like to thank everyone for there help.

Thank you

[Andrew]

Dark and bold colours often struggle on the lower temp range. I go with 200c as standard. You might be able to getaway with a slightly shorter time but depends on the efficiency of your press. Trial and error will be the only way to find out though.

[SHrek1802]

Do u print with photo or Best Photo for the best results and do u find that the dark part of the images are not always clear I mean u cant see all the detail. Thanks

[Andrew]

This is going to be one of your problems in not having the correct printer which means also not having the correct software. Sawgrass who own the patent for small format subli have created software which ensures perfect-ish prints on the supported printers. Without this type of set-up you will only be able to get very limited help with probably limited results. As most users on here would have specific software/profiles relating to their printer and ink set, it is unlikely you will get anyone with direct knowledge of what you are trying to achieve. It will be largely trial and error for you to try and find if you can get your printer and relevant software to achieve a decent standard for dye sub. It's unchartered territory unfortunately.

[SHrek1802]

I was thinking of gettin a custom ICC to see if that will help for now and when I get the money I want one of the Epson 1400 as they look good printers.

[Andrew]

Well you have something to play around with currently which will help you decide how much you want to invest in sublimation. Keep an eye on ebay as well as bargains often come about.