Sawgrass SG1000 Sublimation Printer - Revision history

Jschrempp: /* Material Sources and Notes */

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Material Sources and Notes

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	* [https://www.heatpressnation.com/collections/siser-easy-subli Heat Press Nation]		* [https://www.heatpressnation.com/collections/siser-easy-subli Heat Press Nation]
	* [https://www.swingdesign.com/collections/sublimation-blanks Swing Designs]		* [https://www.swingdesign.com/collections/sublimation-blanks Swing Designs]
			* [https://shop.pydlife.com/collections/sublimation-blanks PYD Life]

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Material Sources and Notes

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	Maker Nexus will stock some supplies for sale, but members who will do significant printing will benefit from buying supplies directly from a supplier.		Maker Nexus will stock some supplies for sale, but members who will do significant printing will benefit from buying supplies directly from a supplier.

	~~A good source of supplies~~: [https://www.heattransferwarehouse.com/ Heat Transfer Warehouse]. They are not crazy expensive, but not cheap.		Supplies:

			* [https://www.heattransferwarehouse.com/ Heat Transfer Warehouse]. They are not crazy expensive, but not cheap.
			* [https://www.heatpressnation.com/collections/siser-easy-subli Heat Press Nation]
			* [https://www.swingdesign.com/collections/sublimation-blanks Swing Designs]


	[https://academy.sawgrassink.com/collections/sawgrass Sawgrass University how-to videos]		[https://academy.sawgrassink.com/collections/sawgrass Sawgrass University how-to videos]

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Overall Process

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	#:*** 50/50 Cotton Poly blend 385 degrees, 45-60 seconds, moderate pressure		#:*** 50/50 Cotton Poly blend 385 degrees, 45-60 seconds, moderate pressure
	#:** HTV		#:** HTV
	#:*** ~~385~~ degrees, 15 seconds, light pressure		#:*** 311 degrees, 15 seconds, light pressure
	#:** Polyester coated flat blank thing		#:** Polyester coated flat blank thing
	#:*** ??		#:*** ??

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Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV)

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	==== Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) ====		==== Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) ====

	There is a specific type of Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) that can be used to provide a base for the dye sublimation image. The paper has a slick, shiny backing. The ink is printed on the non shiny side of the sheet. The printed HTV is pulled from the backing plastic and placed on the blank. With heat the ink will be bonded to the HTV and the HTV to the blank. This has two advantages:		There is a specific type of Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) that can be used to provide a base for the dye sublimation image. The paper has a slick, shiny backing. The ink is printed on the non shiny side of the sheet. After printing, it is recommended that you allow the inks to dry for 2 hours before masking, or you can lay your design underneath an open heat press platen for about 45 seconds. The printed HTV is pulled from the backing plastic and placed on the blank. With heat the ink will be bonded to the HTV and the HTV to the blank. This has two advantages:

	# The color of the blank has much less effect and so a dark color t-shirt can be decorated;		# The color of the blank has much less effect and so a dark color t-shirt can be decorated;
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	The only HTV vinyls that are suitable for sublimation are clear sublimation HTV, white sublimation HTV, white glitter HTV, holographic HTV, and glow-in-the-dark HTV.		The only HTV vinyls that are suitable for sublimation are clear sublimation HTV, white sublimation HTV, white glitter HTV, holographic HTV, and glow-in-the-dark HTV.

			EasySubli HTV is applied at a low temperature of 311°F for just 15 seconds.

	==== Polyester Spray ====		==== Polyester Spray ====

Barbaraclemmensen at 04:16, 19 January 2024

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==

	Prints vivid images onto special paper and that is applied to a surface with heat. Fabrics and objects that lay flat can use the heat press. Shaped objects need a compression sleeve and the oven. ~~This~~ process does not print well directly on dark fabrics.		Prints vivid images onto special paper and that is applied to a surface with heat. Fabrics and objects that lay flat can use the heat press. Shaped objects need a compression sleeve and the oven. The sublimation ink is not opaque so this process does not print well directly on dark fabrics.

	There is an excellent book called the [https://jennifermaker.com/sublimation-cookbook Sublimation Cookbook] that has a one page reference for all kinds of sublimation work. You can buy it for $19 or borrow the copy we have at Maker Nexus.		There is an excellent book called the [https://jennifermaker.com/sublimation-cookbook Sublimation Cookbook] that has a one page reference for all kinds of sublimation work. You can buy it for $19 or borrow the copy we have at Maker Nexus.
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	** Advanced Photo (1200 x 600 dpi) - 48 seconds		** Advanced Photo (1200 x 600 dpi) - 48 seconds
	** Ultra Fine Photo (4800x1200 dpi) - 6 minutes and 40 seconds		** Ultra Fine Photo (4800x1200 dpi) - 6 minutes and 40 seconds
	* Ink: our printer is set up with the standard Sawgrass ~~Sublijet~~ ink		* Ink: our printer is set up with the standard Sawgrass ink

	== Software ==		== Software ==

Jschrempp: /* Overall Process */

2024-01-19T00:42:03Z

Overall Process

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	# Prepare the blank's surface		# Prepare the blank's surface
	#:* Cloth - press flat in the heat press		#:* Cloth - press flat in the heat press
			#:* Cotton cloth without HTV - spray with polyester precoat
	#:* Oven - be sure the blank has a polyester coating		#:* Oven - be sure the blank has a polyester coating
	# Position artwork on blank		# Position artwork on blank
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	#:** Cloth		#:** Cloth
	#:*** With regular transfer paper: 45 seconds of moderate pressure		#:*** With regular transfer paper: 45 seconds of moderate pressure
	#:*** With Sisser Easy Subli HTV: 15 seconds of ~~moderate~~ pressure		#:*** With Sisser Easy Subli HTV: 15 seconds of light pressure
	#:** Polyester blank: 45 seconds		#:** Polyester blank: 45 seconds
	#:* Oven		#:* Oven

Jschrempp: /* Equipment Specifications */

2024-01-19T00:37:22Z

Equipment Specifications

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	** Advanced Photo (1200 x 600 dpi) - 48 seconds		** Advanced Photo (1200 x 600 dpi) - 48 seconds
	** Ultra Fine Photo (4800x1200 dpi) - 6 minutes and 40 seconds		** Ultra Fine Photo (4800x1200 dpi) - 6 minutes and 40 seconds
	* Ink: our printer is set up with the standard Sawgrass ink		* Ink: our printer is set up with the standard Sawgrass Sublijet ink

	~~You will need to~~ [https://www.sawgrassink.com/applications/printmate/ download ~~the Sawgrass PrintMate~~] to your ~~laptop~~.		== Software ==

			Once you install the driver on your laptop, then you can print from any program.

			However there is software called PrintMate from Sawgrass ([https://www.sawgrassink.com/applications/printmate/ download]) that has options to specify the ink type (we use Sublijet), the blank material, and more. We assume these control options will give you a superior result. If you use this software, let us know your experience.

	== Overall Process ==		== Overall Process ==

Jschrempp: /* Polyester is key */

2024-01-19T00:31:29Z

Polyester is key

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	There are many sublimation-ready blanks on the market: plaques, water bottles, coffee mugs, cups, plates, t-shirts, aprons, coasters, pot holders, ink pens, the list is long.		There are many sublimation-ready blanks on the market: plaques, water bottles, coffee mugs, cups, plates, t-shirts, aprons, coasters, pot holders, ink pens, the list is long.

			==== Heat Transfer Paper ====

	Dye sublimation printing is done onto heat transfer paper. You print your image mirrored and put the ink face onto the blank. This process allows the background of the blank to show through. For instance, when printing a colored t-shirt, the color of the shirt will affect the look of the final product.		Dye sublimation printing is done onto heat transfer paper. You print your image mirrored and put the ink face onto the blank. This process allows the background of the blank to show through. For instance, when printing a colored t-shirt, the color of the shirt will affect the look of the final product.

	~~Certain types~~ of ~~HTV (~~Heat Transfer Vinyl) can be used to provide a base for the dye sublimation image. The ink ~~will be applied to~~ the ~~HTV~~. The printed HTV is pulled from a backing ~~paper~~ and placed on the blank. With heat the ink will be bonded to the HTV and the HTV to the blank. This has two advantages: ~~1/ the~~ color of the blank has less effect and so a dark color t-shirt can be decorated; ~~2/ the~~ HTV will apply well to some non-polyester materials - in particular cotton. The only HTV vinyls that are suitable for sublimation are clear sublimation HTV, white sublimation HTV, white glitter HTV, holographic HTV, and glow-in-the-dark HTV.		==== Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) ====

			There is a specific type of Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) that can be used to provide a base for the dye sublimation image. The paper has a slick, shiny backing. The ink is printed on the non shiny side of the sheet. The printed HTV is pulled from the backing plastic and placed on the blank. With heat the ink will be bonded to the HTV and the HTV to the blank. This has two advantages:

			# The color of the blank has much less effect and so a dark color t-shirt can be decorated;
			# The HTV will apply well to some non-polyester materials - in particular cotton.

			There are two down sides:

			# The vinyl sheet adheres to the blank. This gives the finished fabric a definite "feel". And since the vinyl sheet is waterproof, this isn't suitable for some uses (ex, napkins).
			# You need to cut out your artwork. You can do this with scissors or a blade. If you do not do this, then you will see that extra vinyl on your finished product.

			The only HTV vinyls that are suitable for sublimation are clear sublimation HTV, white sublimation HTV, white glitter HTV, holographic HTV, and glow-in-the-dark HTV.

			==== Polyester Spray ====

	Another option is to pre-treat your non-polyester blank. We have a sample bottle of a product that can be sprayed on wood, non-polyester cloth, glass, and other blanks. You would then use normal heat transfer paper.		Another option is to pre-treat your non-polyester blank. We have a sample spray bottle of a product that can be sprayed on wood, non-polyester cloth, glass, and other blanks. You would then use normal heat transfer paper. In our testing the results on 100% cotton cloth were not bad. We will experiment more to see if the result can be improved.

	=== Fabrics ===		=== Fabrics ===

Jschrempp: /* Overview */

2024-01-19T00:17:14Z

Overview

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	Prints vivid images onto special paper and that is applied to a surface with heat. Fabrics and objects that lay flat can use the heat press. Shaped objects need a compression sleeve and the oven. This process does not print well directly on dark fabrics.		Prints vivid images onto special paper and that is applied to a surface with heat. Fabrics and objects that lay flat can use the heat press. Shaped objects need a compression sleeve and the oven. This process does not print well directly on dark fabrics.

			There is an excellent book called the [https://jennifermaker.com/sublimation-cookbook Sublimation Cookbook] that has a one page reference for all kinds of sublimation work. You can buy it for $19 or borrow the copy we have at Maker Nexus.

	=== Polyester is key ===		=== Polyester is key ===

Jschrempp: /* Overall Process */

2024-01-16T23:41:03Z

Overall Process

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	#:* Normal heat transfer paper		#:* Normal heat transfer paper
	#:* Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) (e.g. Sisser Easy Subli)		#:* Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) (e.g. Sisser Easy Subli)
	# Print the artwork		# Print the artwork on the non-shiny side
	# Turn on the heat source to the appropriate temperature for your work		# Turn on the heat source to the appropriate temperature for your work
	#:* Heatpress		#:* Heatpress
	#:** Normal transfer paper		#:** Normal transfer paper
	#:*** 100% Polyester cloth: 385 degrees		#:*** 100% Polyester cloth: 385 degrees, 45-60 seconds, moderate pressure
	#:*** 50/50 Cotton Poly blend 385 degrees, 45-60 seconds, ~~light~~ pressure		#:*** 50/50 Cotton Poly blend 385 degrees, 45-60 seconds, moderate pressure
	#:** HTV		#:** HTV
	#:*** 385 degrees, 10 seconds, light pressure		#:*** 385 degrees, 15 seconds, light pressure
	#:** Polyester coated flat blank thing		#:** Polyester coated flat blank thing
	#:*** ??		#:*** ??
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	#:** Cloth		#:** Cloth
	#:*** With regular transfer paper: 45 seconds of moderate pressure		#:*** With regular transfer paper: 45 seconds of moderate pressure
	#:*** With Sisser Easy Subli HTV: 15 seconds		#:*** With Sisser Easy Subli HTV: 15 seconds of moderate pressure
	#:** Polyester blank: 45 seconds		#:** Polyester blank: 45 seconds
	#:* Oven		#:* Oven