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Re: Press Time and Temp for Epson inks and Chromaluxe
Posted: 16 Dec 2017, 21:46
by dougbraz
My Ricoh has just run out of ink (of course...and no, they are not available in Brazil
) and so I will be using an Epson L355 printer for some quick Chromaluxe sheets. I am used to 200 degrees C and 75 secs for the Ricoh Gels with the press, but have no idea where to even start on temp and time with Epson inks - could someone kindly point me in the right direction? MUCH appreciated as needing to finish a rush job.
Cheers
Doug
Re: Press Time and Temp for Epson inks and Chromaluxe
Posted: 16 Dec 2017, 22:38
by Justin
Are the Epson inks sublimation?
Re: Press Time and Temp for Epson inks and Chromaluxe
Posted: 17 Dec 2017, 16:49
by dougbraz
Absolutely! The shop I bought them from is closed right now so was hoping for some alternative hints. Thanks!
Re: Press Time and Temp for Epson inks and Chromaluxe
Posted: 17 Dec 2017, 20:25
by webtrekker
I'd start with the same settings as your Ricoh, or the Chromaluxe suppliers settings, and do a test run. It's very unlikey you'll get a perfect print with the first one or two, you have to experiment.
Re: Press Time and Temp for Epson inks and Chromaluxe
Posted: 18 Dec 2017, 12:48
by dougbraz
Thanks Webtrekker. As the Ricoh uses gels and the Epson in water based inks, I am sure it is a shorter time - will have a few tests and see. Shame to waste expensive imported sheets, but...such is life..
Re: Press Time and Temp for Epson inks and Chromaluxe
Posted: 18 Dec 2017, 14:30
by webtrekker
dougbraz;128690 wrote:Thanks Webtrekker. As the Ricoh uses gels and the Epson in water based inks, I am sure it is a shorter time - will have a few tests and see. Shame to waste expensive imported sheets, but...such is life..
It really is a shame, but alas, that's the way it goes with sublimation, there are always develpoment costs to consider until you get things just right. Hope you have some luck with your trials.