CONVERTING EPSON ET 8550 TO SUBLIMATION | BEST SUBLIMATION PRINTER | FOR BEGINNERS!

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Hey guys. In this sublimation tutorial, I'll be showing you how to convert my new Epson et 8550 to use for sublimation. Thanks so much for watching. Enjoy :)
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[@rmurray9065]

I purchased an 8550. What are the settings for vivid colors? Do I need to install an ICC profile for the ink? My colors are not bright.

[@jdottrotter6933]

did you ever figure it out?

[@andreastewart4215]

Someone did a video on reconverting a sublimation printer back to a regular printer. It’s on you tube. He doesn’t recommend flushing but recommends using all the ink and replacing with regular ink without flushing. He says as you refill with regular ink, the print comes out normal

[@AngelBDesigns]

I will definitely check that out. Thank you ☺️

[@trueboonebeauties]

I got this one as well good choice sis, it’s compact wide format and with cosmos ink the colors are everything !!!!

[@deadicegaming5593]

Hi I'm just wondering if anyone's got any good recommendations for this specific printer. But when it comes down to sublimation inks, I found a bunch of Amazon products of sublimation ink specifically for the Epson ET 8550 Some of the Amazon reviews. Sometimes we'll say things like the bottle don't fit. Into the sockets. So it leaves like a whole mess and then also too They say that some inks don't really work well and bubble up. If anybody can send me the link to a reliable brand I'm trying to supplement on multiple different objects shirts. Metal plate posters, cups and mugs. Phone cases. And so I'm just trying to find a reliable, good brand. Considering that Amazon reviews are kind of just all over the place, I can't tell. Which is going to be a good choice?

[@rosecowan1556]

I watched your video everything about sublimation! Great info!! I am about to buy the Epson ET 8850!! I just need to click the buy button 😅

[@TruckinDolly91]

I whole heartedly feel this! I had to buy one today because I couldn’t justify buying the same one I had because it quit printing blue

[@joannabowman1484]

Did you run into any problems not filling the photo black and grey ink tanks?

[@carlittawilliams]

Do you know if I can use DTF ink on sublimation paper and blanks? This way I can use on dark colors and 100% cotton too with the white ink that comes with the DTF. Or I just purchased the ET8550. Thank you very much

[@TruckinDolly91]

I had to pause it as soon as i seen you hug the box. i had to go buy this today because my old smaller one quit on me. & you hugging the box is my exact reaction to having to spend $800 today.

[@blendedimpressionz2024]

Yes! I agree about the WF7710, mine just died last week. I had it for 4 years. :(

[@pookauniverse4924]

PLEASE HELP! I just bought this printer n everything is printing out perfect. But when I go to press it. The black doesn’t sub!😢 I bought the hippo 6color sub ink

[@lcole3724]

I think you need a rip software....check with esty

[@babyjustice129]

So I was going to convert mine to DTF and I took my rollers out. Do you know if I can still do sublimation without the rollers things they’re not a replaceable part in order for me to do that I would have to go 58 miles to New York and have them replace it.

[@lesliecashtibbs1884]

Great as always. I want a wide format printer for sublimation and am torn between the SG1000, ET15000 or ET8550. Your print came out amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@vayvan916]

did you leave the photo black and grey tanks empty? or did you fill those tanks with other sub ink?

[@willmartin6198]

And this my sista, is one of the many reasons you are da bomb! Thanks for another cool video! I'm gonna do my first sub shirts in a few days...

[@AngelBDesigns]

Thank you for watching ❤️

[@AdamSealey93]

Did you just put sublimation ink inside the original tank or did you have to switch anything for it to be sublimation?

[@cherylornstein4705]

Just set up my printer. Can't seem to get rid of the broken lines. Done many nozzle head cleanings and no luck. Would appreciate any suggestions you may have. Thank you!

[@janellegasper5656]

I'm having the same problem!!

[@stephaniearchuleta9687]

Did u ever figure out the issue

[@jaymikeproductions]

Same

[@clm5717]

Very informative video!!! Thank you so much. Ive been looking for a quality, affordable sublimation printer and your video was very helpful! Liked and sub'd!

[@stuckonaneyelnd]

My 2760 just died on me.... I see you and many Black folks on here are rockin with the 8550. Im about to get it. I love your setup up and ya stuff. Keep doing ya thang my sistah!!!

[@myvideos4utube]

I purchased this one in Nov 22.i haven't been able to print 13x19 yet. Can't get my page and paper to coordinate in settings. I will watch this and see if you cover this

[@clarisaconner2183]

I just bought Epson ET 8550 2 weeks ago I've watched so many videos until I was overwhelmed..But you came along and now I can breathe again..lol You made everything so simple..Girl you are the Best..I will be following you for sure..I am in business now and can't wait to make my first shirt..1 question all those videos I watched they say you have to take the wheels off/.pizza wheels I noticed you didn't not and your shirt was Beautiful..So what's your input on removing the wheels..Be Blessed

[@AngelBDesigns]

I feel like it’s optional. The only time I ever have an issue is if I’m doing some kind of hack. Other than that, I don’t get roller mark issues

[@avongyrl]

Lol. Me too. My head hurts right now. I knew she did one and should have just watched hers first. Now I'm wondering why we putting photo sub ink in the machine?

[@GM-ri7mn]

Which brand ink do you get? And also which brand film?

[@soniasanjuan4442]

I’m new to this 😬 so why do you have to convert the printer?

[@aziajones5332]

What program or how did you create that design with an image of a person, etc.?

[@AsmrQueenComeListen]

I just got my printer I opened it and I had just watched a guy take out the roller thing so I did that and it’s set up. I just have to add the ink, then I saw THIS VIDEO, should I have not removed that roller thing?

[@AngelBDesigns]

I ended up removing mine as well. Maybe a month ago. It’s one of those things where it depends on how your printer acts. Mine didn’t have roller marks right away so I left it alone until it did.

[@AsmrQueenComeListen]

@@AngelBDesigns thank you so much for replying I didn’t wanna add the ink until I knew if I messed up or not. I appreciate you. 🤩🤩🤩

[@mauricioherrera7731]

i have the same one but i turn it into dtf i took the exit wheels of my question is can i still turn it into sublimation after i put sub ink? thank you

[@MiMySlots]

Thank you for posting and showing your tutorial! What have you guys experienced been like using the DTF hack with sublimation in this printer? Also, coming from the Epson 2720 I have plenty of sub ink, has anyone found just the Photo black and Grey ink alone for sale? Thanks

[@Lyceylee]

Help!!!!! Mine made a noise during the set up process like it blew 😢😢😢😢

[@AngelBDesigns]

Maybe contact Epson. I have no idea what that could be

[@AsmrQueenComeListen]

Please help, all I have to do is put in the ink now…. But I don’t want to I I may have ruined it. It’s the roller things that push the paper out I think….

[@lifetimecre8studio-927]

Congratulations that an big investment. I wish they would make a printer like this so you don't have to convert it then loose your warranty. It came out nice. Do you like sublimation or dtf?

[@AngelBDesigns]

Thank you ☺️ I love them both!

[@redw.2452]

They do its a sawgrass and its an actual sublimation printer for about 575.00 on swing design amazing colors as well and they also do payment plan for it

[@susieq7981]

I want this one because i know it does print amazing photos and a wide formate. Has anyone compared these 8550 to see if it prints photo quality sublimation. Or is it about the same sublimation quality as any other Epson Eco Tank?

[@beverlybogues9608]

I do sublimation, DTF but haven't gotten into Bling ... but i plan on it once i get over my fear of trying😂

[@ieashadesignedit8]

Your shirt came out Amazing! Vibrant colors. Great job.

[@monarnyc]

Thanks so much for taking the time to do this. It's on sale.

[@mils3dprint]

Hello , I have a big problem I need help . I print my first print sub but ink black doesn't work. I use Photoshop

[@SimplybeingR]

I think I am about to order this one too..thanks for the full tutorial on this!!

[@CriispyHere]

What is the model of your press machine?

[@AngelBDesigns]

It’s a ricoma 16x20 auto open

[@CeoFrenchii]

thank you so much for the information. i just got my eco tank. what website do you use for graphic designs?

[@lashawnsullivan8827]

Thank you so much you made my process soooo easy. I'm really a hands on type of person.

[@nicollebougard9568]

How did you fix those color lines on the black area in the image? Having the same issue & can’t fix….

[@RaeC-h7r]

Can you please post your silhouette settings? I cannot for the life of me get my images to print larger than the 8.5x11.

[@AngelBDesigns]

Do you have a wide format printer?

[@RaeC-h7r]

Yes i do and I have the Business Edition. Do I need to select Printer from the media size from the page setup? I’ve done this in the past.

[@andrew-i1l3k]

hii i was woundering can you use a uv ink with this epson printer ?? can you also use polyester plastic to printe with this printer to ? have you even tryied the cannon prograft1500 printer its a wide format destop printer to

[@NaturallyFyneArt]

My goodness!! I JUST ORDERED her!! I mean JUST! Waiting for my email to go pick her up! I’ve been eyeing her for a while! Price increased by $100 then it was out of stock! Restocked at original price. I have an Epson 2400 and I converted using hiippo ink which worked perfectly! I just needed a wide frame printer. I was going to try another ink but seriously HIIPPO is good so I’ll probably order another round for my 8550! So excited!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@AngelBDesigns]

Thanks so much for watching ☺️

[@Rayadogs10]

Learned a lot thank you. I like cotton or st least a blend , would I be better off with a DTF ?

[@AngelBDesigns]

Yes if you prefer cotton

[@charm1021]

Do you have to keep the white ink circulating so it doesn’t hardened? If so, how do you do that?

[@yvonneenriquez2467]

Thank you for this video - do you happen to have a video on the settings from Canva to before you printed?

[@ddrr-architects7624]

Hi, whats your Epson Et-8550 power voltage..? I was looking a site where to buy the same white Epson et-8550 same as yours...that supports 220V 50-60Hz..

[@AngelBDesigns]

I honestly have no idea 🫣

[@kellyrieben3134]

I have the same printer it’s my first time using it and I can’t get it to print my design out of Inkscape.. please HELP

[@kimlylondon5497]

Are sublimation ink a good dtf hack? I have the epson 8550 printer do not know if I want to do sublimation or dtf hack with it

[@Lilbitsartzycrafts]

Hello I hope you can help me. I believe I mixed my BK and PB up and now I get blank pages, can you advice please.

[@hopebrockman5101]

What type ink do you use for the PB and the gray

[@AngelBDesigns]

Sublimation ink. Hiipoo sells it in those colors

[@clmcustomdesigns]

We’re you able to download the updated driver mine is saying 3.0 and I can’t get the 10.15 to load any suggestion?

[@chandahall7143]

Thank you for this video! I was wondering if this printer can be converted. What do you have your press sitting on? That drawer caught my eye!

[@stephoncleghorn6945]

question how do you print bigger images using the f170

[@AngelBDesigns]

You can only print up to 8.5x14. The F170 is not a wide format printer

[@stephoncleghorn6945]

@@AngelBDesigns what dp I use to make big print in software

[@lucyaliat8780]

does the color last after wash, and can you put this on black shirts

[@melannieworld]

Any suggestions what settings to use when doing tumblers? I just started, and I would like to get them bright beautiful colors. Thanks

[@angelquade2590]

I recently purchased and set up this printer and when pulling off tape, 2 dark yellow things came out of the paper drawers. I couldn't find anything about them anywhere but I see them in your video, what are they and where should they be installed?

[@juliasava5965]

You don’t need those pieces, they are just part of the packaging.

[@andreastewart4215]

I have the 8550, originally I wanted the f170 but learned that the 8550 was coming as a gift. What made you go from the 170 to the 8550?

[@AngelBDesigns]

I do still have both for different reasons. The f170 is smaller so when I have smaller projects I use that. The 8550 is wide format

[@andreastewart4215]

@@AngelBDesigns but I thought the F170 was also a wide format printer? I’m only asking because I love it 8550 and the more I discovered of all that you can do especially printing from the back printing on poster board. I’m seriously thinking of re-converting it and getting the F170. Either that or I’m going to invest in another 8550 this printer is awesome.

[@AngelBDesigns]

No the f170 is not wide format. The f570 is.

[@andreastewart4215]

@@AngelBDesigns thank you

[@frankrogers4554]

Wow it looks great I'm going to have to get another Epson I have the same printed that I love but I do posters and flyers for my recording studio but I'ma have to get one to do just supplementation to do some logo shirts and stuff for my stuff thanks so much for the video

[@AngelBDesigns]

Thank you for watching ❤️

[@babettekoetje8196]

Been watching. So much to learn. Just received my first Epson et-8550 and first heat press

[@Realityvoidx]

how did things work out for you? Im in the process of learning myself

[@NicolesFactory]

just so you know your warranty is voided once you put sublimation ink inside.

[@JohnBiddulph]

Great video thanks! One question, why didn't you use your HTVRONT Auto press? I have actually just bought an ET-8550 and a HTVRONT heat press

[@ThreeGsHomeschool]

Thank you so much for this video! Would you mind sharing if you are still enjoying the 8550 as a sublimation printer?

[@rosecowan1556]

Do you have to use a USB?

[@niecytell9429]

I would love on how you made this It came out beautifully. My grandson plays soccer. I would love to make this for my daughter

[@user-vz8pb2fk5d]

Could you see if the printer would do a 13 inch x 23 inch print under custom size. If it does it I will buy this printer. I would greatly appreciate it. thx

[@ShakynaLateese]

you should be able to, because it can print gang sheets...roll

[@lilshawtystillbadb]

Can you use the ink that came with it

[@AngelBDesigns]

Yes but then it will be just a regular inkjet printer. You cannot mix the two inks. Nor can you press regular inkjet ink

[@jamierussjr]

I couldn't do the tear. Mine might come out crooked

[@mandog1086]

Just asked my wife for this...she gonna say no XD

[@feleciaquarles1781]

I can use this printer without printer blk and gray?

[@heatherkaffer8863]

I was wondering on this printer do you know if it also does sublimation DTF? Because I was considering this printer.

[@tusharkantivlogs]

What about l8050 or should I move to et8550 thank you

[@readyforachange8139]

Just purchased one waiting for it to be delivered- very informative 😊 31:54

[@AngelBDesigns]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@dylanfabianlopezrosales2851]

Epson EcoTank L8050 can work with dtf?

[@karendeguzman453]

I bought the same printer the other day , and put the same sublimation ink, yet when im trying todo DTF printing doesn’t print black. Have you tried Dtf printing?

[@mamichula254]

What would happen if the gray was white ink?

[@LordSoni13]

Bonjour, peut-on imprimer avec l'encre d'origine ou faut t'il des bouteilles d'encre spéciales ?

[@stuarthuntlea6272]

Hi please could you share your peint settings cant seem to get my colours to pop

[@alexmoreno5894]

Please let us no if this printer leaves pizza roll marks’ when doing DTF printing and congrats on new printer

[@user-jt5vm3mi1w]

You are brave

[@stephaniearchuleta9687]

Can I ask why u chose that heat press I have both as well I seen the one u had back there the hrvfront one. Just curious

[@milwaukeewi4285]

How u convert the Epson 8550 ?

[@AngelBDesigns]

Watch the video!

[@milwaukeewi4285]

@@AngelBDesignsdo u just convert by changing the ink in your epson 8550?

[@letoshamcclellan1397]

Hello! Did your printer print white? Or is that just the white from the paper?

[@deenawillis1597]

How do you like this printer for sublimation

[@beverlybogues9608]

When you decided to choose your wide format printer ... why did you lean towards ET-8550 instead of ET-15000?

[@catrenabritton109]

This is my question as well. I would love to know bf purchasing. Thanks

[@xbrendax82]

I would like to know as well. The 8550 has white ink, the 15000 does not.

[@HammVan]

@@xbrendax82same here. I was also wondering. I have a 15000 that I use for regular printing and have a 4700 for sublimation. I am interleaf in purchasing a wide format and don’t know whether to choose the 8550 or 15000. The 6 colors in the 8550 does intrigue me

[@kirstenmichaels6794]

i chose the 8550 due to the wide format and the photo coloring.

[@shotsfired6889]

Because the 8550 is meant to be a photo printer the 15000 is not… the 8550 use six inks the 15000 uses 4

[@Grumpsinktattoos]

Do you have to take any of the parts off the printer

[@pplopez8546]

Hi: sorry if I bothered you. Since you have made this tutorial about the Epson ET8550 sublimation printer, I am About to buy one for the same kind of job I would like to know if is it true that I should leave the printer "ON" forever because every time I turn it off and then back ON it does a cleaning cycle that wastes a lot of ink? I really appreciate your answer and thanks for your time.

[@Lpslover1220]

What was the answer to this

[@dandee28]

does it fade over time and bleed in washes?

[@JohnBiddulph]

how would you recommend sublimating onto cotton?

[@stevenkramer3869]

I have a sawgrass and I can do 9x3.5 and 9.5 x 4 paper can the 8550 do the same sizes for sublimation?

[@AngelBDesigns]

8850 can print up to 13x19

[@bufflowsouljah2256]

nice..how many washes until it fades?

[@playhard23]

Could you link that T-shirt ruler?

[@JuanLealCardenas]

can we use this printer to print fill for glass cup like 20z ??

[@deeznuttz7980]

I have a question I have an epson 2720 is it normal for the images to print out sort of light but when I hear press them they come out looking bright and looking great

[@BrendaHiggins-l1g]

Yes it’s normal I have the same printer

[@tahasaynartgraffitidrawing2916]

Which mode type do you use to print?

[@litstatic4238]

Can you please tell me how long you pressed the shirt for and at what temperature please?

[@stephaniearchuleta9687]

I believe she said 50 seconds at 400. May wanna double check tho that’s what I heard

[@Wrightn221]

I just bought an Epson but will just split the screen to make prints bigger. I refuse to invest in something expensive that I won't be using all the time. I got the Epson 2800. Much lighter and less expensive. I love your shirt.

[@mariaharlen4377]

How did you split the screen?

[@sheilastone8614]

Congratulations, question If you have an HTVRONT Auto Press do I need to put a pillow on top to give it the pressure

[@AngelBDesigns]

I would just because you can’t control it.

[@Creativeambitionz_LLC]

I have 7710 and it wont read my cartridges no matter what i do, do you think mine died on me too? Im so sadddddddd

[@MiMySlots]

I also have the 7710, when I had this problem, my cassette was not pushed in properly. Weird but that fixed it. Be sure the paper is at the right position at the base of the cassette tray.

[@mamichula254]

What’s the difference of black and photo black?

[@dianestigen1675]

one is pigment ink and not

[@BamBamAlanizWedaOlMan]

How do the prints come out on black shirts?

[@dianestigen1675]

sublimation is done on white or light colors because the ink is transparent

[@beverlybogues9608]

If you decide to flush that printer, please do a tutorial🙏. I love your tutorials you explain things so easily && thorough💕

[@AngelBDesigns]

I definitely will. Thank you so much ☺️

[@print-master]

are the paper drawers as flimsy as they look?