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I have a Ricoh SG3110DN with Sublisplash inks and the Sublisplash ICC profile is installed. I am pressing onto Latte mugs using the S-Race paper that came with printer from Dyesublimation Supplies along with a baking sheet between mug and press. No matter what settings (time,temp) I use some of the colours are still coming out wrong, namely Blues not deep enough and light grey coming out light green. I am now wondering if it can possibly be to do with the coating on the mugs and/or the S-Race paper. I have tried a completely different ICC profile just to check that it was working and it is. Pressing onto ceramic coasters ok.
Wasting a lot of mugs and would really appreciate any help. Thanks.

First question then: Where do you get your mugs?

Secondly, what times/temps do you use?

Hi Webtrekker
I got the mugs from a company that I have since found out is not welcome in these forums. Rookie mistake in not finding this forum before I started out on this venture!
Temp 180 degrees C for 200sec had previously tried 180 but as mentioned in my post have tried a variety of times.

In all honesty, I would have to suspect the mug coatings first, above anything else, particularly if, as you say, your ceramic coasters turn out fine.

Thanks Webtrekker, you have confirmed my suspicions. I had been going to purchase some from Dye Sublimation Supplies but they seem to be selling only by the pallet load at present.

johna1954;127708 wrote:Thanks Webtrekker, you have confirmed my suspicions. I had been going to purchase some from Dye Sublimation Supplies but they seem to be selling only by the pallet load at present.

I get mine from Nova Chrome - box of 36... never had any issues with them to date

I get mine from Nova Chrome

Thanks for the info. Had a quick look at their site but did not see Latte mugs. Will give them a call tomorrow.

johna1954;127719 wrote:Thanks for the info. Had a quick look at their site but did not see Latte mugs. Will give them a call tomorrow.

Sorry.. I missed the "latte" bit!!

Although, Im sure when I last actually visited them that they did do Latte mugs too - so, yeah give them a call

Did you say what software you are printing from? Have you checked and double checked all of your printer and software settings?

Ill probably get shot down for suggesting this lol...BUT... You are printing on the correct side of the paper aren't you?