Sublimation Printer

[Littlepop61]

Hi everyone

I'm fairly new to the sublimation world and would like some advice about buying a new printer with refillable inks or ink fed.

I have a Ricoh SG400 which I purchased as a bundle when I first started. As everyone knows the ink cartridges for this printer are really good but really expensive!

Can anyone recommend a really good system to buy?

Many thanks.


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[webtrekker]

No need to buy a new printer, just buy some refillable cartridges and bottles of ink from another supplier.

I use inks from City Ink Express myself but have heard that the Inktec inks are really good. A reputable supplier will also provide a free ICC profile to match their inks.

[logobear]

Good tip.
I too am running SG400 with genuine.
Can i gradually swap over as original carts run out, or do you need to flush and re ink all at once, - presumably with a new profile?
Would you still use powerdriver?

[InkExpress]

If you do decide to change to a 3rd party ink Logobear it is my advise to change all 4 cartridges and perform a couple of power cleans to flush out the Sawgrass ink and draw through the new 3rd party ink. That way you have a pretty seamless change over to the new ink and you know where you stand.

Alex

[webtrekker]

Good tip.
I too am running SG400 with genuine.
Can i gradually swap over as original carts run out, or do you need to flush and re ink all at once, - presumably with a new profile?
Would you still use powerdriver?

I should have said, I don't have an SG400, but do have two Ricoh SG3110DN's (same printer?) running on CIE inks. The price of 4 x 100ml bottles of ink is less than the price of 1 standard Sawgrass cartridge!

CIE do SG400 refillable carts and ink - https://www.cityinkexpress.co.uk/ink-pr ... ries/sg400

Not sure about using the powerdriver with different inks. Maybe try it first but revert to an ICC profile if the results aren't great. Personally I wouldn't mix inks, I'd bite the bullet and flush out the Sawgrass inks first.

[MENTION=8634]InkExpress[/MENTION] may be able to provide a good solution if they see this thread.

[InkExpress]

Thanks [MENTION=7061]webtrekker[/MENTION] yes we can provide a complete conversion package (refillable cartridges, 100ml ink set, syringes and needles & ICC for SG2100/3110) I believe customers who do have access to the Powerdriver can continue to use it with alternative inks and I have had a number of customers tell me they are pleased with the results from our ink and Powerdriver.

Alex

[socialgiraffe]

Vote for Ink Express inks and more importantly their customer service from me.

Have used CIE in the past and I think I was unlucky. From what Webtrekker has said previously they have improved a lot, but Ink Express still win for me as they have good communication and support this forum.

[InkExpress]

Vote for Ink Express inks and more importantly their customer service from me.

Have used CIE in the past and I think I was unlucky. From what Webtrekker has said previously they have improved a lot, but Ink Express still win for me as they have good communication and support this forum.

Thanks for the support [MENTION=911]socialgiraffe[/MENTION] we try our best

Alex

[Littlepop61]

Many thanks for the advice, I will certainly be speaking to Ink Express.

Regards


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