Best Printer for Simple Sublimation Use

[missmolly]

Hi All,

I'm Molly - and I'm in the process of setting up some sublimation work producing sportswear.

I am planning on starting small, just with socks and t-shirts.

I have done a huge amount of research and understand the physical process of sublimation print to garment.

However I am completely baffled when it comes to hardware!!

I have looked at the Epson SC-F500 - is this any good? Which ink would this use?

I have read a lot about Sawgrass - but I'm still unsure.

Sorry to post - I really wanted to avoid asking such a generic question - but I am too confused and could really use some advice.

What printers and ink do you guys use?

Thanks,
Molly :biggrin:

[SweetPea]

I am also wondering about the Epson SC-F500. Interested in feedback from people using it. Pros / Cons ... would you recommend this printer?

[Justin]

Great printer by all accounts but do you need something this expensive if you're just starting out?

Personally I use a VJ628 which is a brilliant but expensive 25" workhorse. Also have smaller models, Epson 1500, L850 etc.

What sizde do you need to print at? Remember you'll need a press to match!

You're not too far from Xpres in Castle Donington, worth booking a visit to see the range of printers they have.

[Brant]

Hi Molly - don't know much about this particular printer but just wondering, do you require a printer as big as this for children's T-Shirts and socks?

[Gr3g0rs]

also quite to this this sublimation game i have a new priter epson et2714 hsave not put the ink yet as im not quite ready to print and know the ink dries out abd blocks the printer, how long roughly can you leave it with out printing

[dmc68]

I purchased a second hand Epson XP455 for £21 as I'm just a beginner, Its producing good results so far, but I can't seem to get the Subli lite paper to work properly with it.