How to Convert an Epson Workforce Printer to Sublimation

[@yourunclesam6780]

I am surprised at 2 things: Your honesty, the ease of explaining and the last one that didn't get your beautiful hands dirty ( Ink). Great video tutorial. We need more people like you. HAPPY CLEANNING HANDS

[@lanafalana]

Love a smart woman that helps the rest of us out.

[@amichelle0370]

Thank you!!!!!! I've been soooo confused as to what printer to buy and how to "convert". You answered many of my questions in the first 2 minutes!

[@renegadetrue4x4]

Normally when I am trying to learn how to do something new it takes me hours to find the answers to my questions. I am so thankful that I came across your video! I liked it wish there was a love button seriously thank you!

[@robf2403]

The CISS is a great system, I use one on my 7720 and there's a small learning curve to prime it that manufacturers don't go over. I took a trick out of my automotive clutch bleeding book. You hang the tank somewhere high and fill them up. Let the ink cartridges dangle low and make sure they're nice and straight. Then, one color at a time, use the provided syringe to pull the ink through the bottom of the cartridge. Don't stop when ink starts coming out, get a full syringe worth then put it back in the tank. As long as you don't let the tanks run dry, you shouldn't have any problems. But you're right, the tubing can be very sketchy flying back and forth at a million miles an hour lol, just follow manufacturer directions on securing tubing to your printer.

[@PappaDawg10]

Thanks for your time spent on this video! I just wanted to say, when I changed ink brands in my printer(Brand X) rather than running several ink head cleanings, I found a colorful bubble gum picture on Google and printed it on 8.5x11 regular paper a couple of times and it ran the ink through rather quickly. Just a thought, worked great for me. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR VIDEOS!!

[@johsworld2594]

Thank you my printer was sitting there for 24 hours doing nothing, now it is all "converted" thank you for a great vid

[@KaylaPankeyJustKayFR]

Where did you get your refillable cartridges?

[@ambamholli7464]

Im so happy to see someone who is being honest and straight forward on this subject. I have looked for some many answers and finally thankyou.

[@MistyMountainVideo]

I turned my Epson artison 50 into a sublimation printer. Could not believe how well it worked out. I have 2 of them and an older R260 that I used for printing on DVD's in my Video business. But since demand for DVD's is way down, I decided to give it a shot so I wouldn't have to buy another printer. I am now trying to start a sublimation business starting with mugs and see how it goes from there. Anyway, bought empty cartridges, 6 sublimation ink bottles and installed an icc profile. I am amazed how well it worked. I pretty much followed your video (thank you).

[@Shintobeme]

You are the first person I have found online that said exactly why you should install the epson ink cartridges FIRST on a brand new printer, before the sub cartridges. Thank You!

[@jennibee2307]

I am so glad I found this! I am planning ahead because I'm probably going to have to leave my job in the next year. I was thinking about doing vinyl, regular and HTV, because I've got a Cameo. I went to a festival recently where a woman had sublimation products and it blew me away! I figured it would be insanely expensive to start, but it doesn't seem like it will be. Thanks again for the tips!

[@braleywarlick2701]

this sounds just like my story! you got this girl!

[@ruthanndike2789]

Great video. This presenter knows her stuff regarding this printer. This is so understandable. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@worldofwondercreations6401]

This is an absolutely fantastic video!!! I have been working through my research about buying an expensive sublimation printer or how do i get an Epson workforce to work. Thank you so much for sharing all this valuable information!!!

[@cathymockler9790]

Absolutely FABULOUS video! We ordered an Epson wf ec-c printer, which I can't find anyone using, yet it is sublimatable apparently. I already ordered A-Sub 13x19 paper, now for the Cosmos ink supplies. I will keep your video on a LOOP and my fingers crossed!!! I just used heat transfers on Cotton, for a project and everything cracked! I learned that lesson early, at least. Thanks so much for your wonderful poise and screen presence. I'll be back for more 🙂

[@dellalindseyart8076]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this! Best instructional video on sublimation "conversion" I've seen. 👍👍👍

[@katphyre]

"click" You teach like a mom. :) It's awesome! Your videos have been so useful. My autistic daughter and I are starting a custom apparel company and I'm sure we'll be watching you over and over.

[@whitneyedwardson8708]

Thank you! I have been wanting to start sublimation. Adding these supplies to my Christmas list!!

[@marge0808]

I could not have done it without your detailed step by step. You are awesome!! Thank you ♥️

[@Sweetfits]

Thank you so much for this video, no one tells you the real deal!!

[@katrinawhitfield7389]

Great information. I'm glad I watched this video before I got my printer!

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

Katrina Whitfield you’re welcome!

[@gunfisher4661]

I converted my Epson 5-6 yrs ago with refillable cartridges and the same company offered matching ink for my printer [seems to be of quality as stated] no software changes so my printer works as the day I bought it . Best of all i`ve saved hundreds and hundreds of $$.

[@wilstarkey4418]

Hi and thank you for your tutorial very helpful and well presented. I have a wf2830 I bought from Wal-Mart for $99 for what I do it's perfect. The only suggestion would be for people like me with uncompetitive hands is to leave the fill plugs in until they are installed. I dropped a cartridge in the compartment and spilled some ink luckily no were to cause damage. I removed the plugs after they were installed. Thank you.

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

Good idea! I’ve spilled ink too. It’s no fun 😂

[@LovemyHubby72423]

where did you get the refillable ink cartridges for the 2830

[@ellenboerner1736]

that was a question i had..... is it possible to convert the WF 2830 to sublimation. i am seeing all these other different workforce numbers but not seeing the WF 2830 as convertible printers

[@coffeechaoscuddles]

Very helpful, thank you so much 💗 Just ordered Cosmo ink today and my wf 7710 will be here Friday 👐

[@zairehamilton6314]

Thanks for this video, you explained everything very well and made my life easier 😍

[@loettawilliams3023]

Great info, I was feeling the same way about ciss, thank you.

[@Amanda-sy6cz]

Ty I bought a epson 7710 and your video help me so much ty

[@mskim7420]

Thank you so much for sharing. I'm going to convert my epson printer to this way which seems much easier. The CISS looked too complicated to me, so I was putting it off, but now I can do it....yay! Thanks again, you rock!

[@lindalee243]

Thank you so very much!!! I've had my printer and ink sitting because I've been nervous to try, but now I feel I can do it!

[@paulmartin3775]

Well done Debbie, very helpful Paul from England.

[@taz1357]

Absolutely awesome video! You have answered SO MANY of my questions. Thank you!

[@tawanakinney7651]

Great video!!! Thanks so much for sharing, I brought the CISS tank and have not been successful with using yet. I will definitely be purchasing the refillable ones. 😊

[@FemaleGeniuslsd31]

Thank you so much this info will have me hundreds of dollars.

[@4THOSEnotEFFECTED]

By the way you can use standard paper to sublimate on the frosted side of that plastic mylar by taping the printed paper face down on it with heat tape and then heat pressing it which you will have to play with to get it how you want but it will make permanent stencils instead of you having to spend an arm and a leg for mylar sheets. I don't know if anyone else does that but it's something i did on my own and it worked!! I didn't print directly to it to try to sublimate it on anything though but hey i had the idea i might try it!!

[@joshdenton611]

Wow, very useful info. i didn't even know this was possible! i was thinking of using a syringe to poke a special metallic ink onto paper or making a stamp(very tedious and slow). this sublimation thing is way,way faster. Thanks for the info. There's no end to the knowledge that can be found oun youtube by willing and clever contributors.

[@timpindell8178]

Thanks for this! Ordering my crafty better half items now.

[@anitaramirez163]

This was exactly what I needed Thank you for sharing the info

[@cynthiawilliams7879]

I have followed your tutorial and feel SUCCESSFUL!! However I am still cleaning out the old ink. Letting my printer rest for at least 1-hour after every 3rd cleaning. Thank you

[@lindallanas2335]

Thank you for this video!! This is so easy to follow!!

[@pharmacist5884]

The colored cartridges are auto priming carts, but the black with that round hole has to be primed: that is static air and should be removed. Otherwise massive cleaning cycles are needed to remove the air from the print head. That round hole should be filled with ink after priming.

[@davidbrown8303]

I was thinking about buying the same printer. I have a HP and I ordered ciss but it's a different brand so I'm hoping I won't have the same problem you do. But refillable cartridges are cheaper. Thanks for the information.

[@carlenewilliams5467]

I have the same one as this in the video how do I get refill and which brand is better to purchase

[@davidbrown8303]

@@carlenewilliams5467 what model of printer do you have.?

[@davidbrown8303]

@@carlenewilliams5467 I got my Ciss at proinkshop.com. It was already full of ink and primed. I had mine almost a month and have done a lot of printing every day and I never have trouble getting air in the lines. It comes with a damper in the ink tanks and a damper in the cartridges themselves. When you receive your Ciss and if you have a lot of trouble getting air in the lines order a damper off of ebay and hook it on the line close to the ink tank and that should cure your problem. You can get a damper pretty cheap between 5 to 10 dollars.

[@ratmgr2]

Extremely helpful. Thank you for this video!

[@SherylLynn333]

Thank you so much for this video. You have answered many questions that I have been wondering about. Very informative

[@jeezaderon]

Hi and great video. I just bought the wf-7310 with the re fillable cartridges and will use hippo ink. Could I just use your process but instead farm the chips from the original cartridges after setup?

[@quattourtempora6219]

Brilliant video and intro to sublimation 🙂

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

Thank you!

[@AnneGoggansQHHT]

I used ink owl for regular ink and cartridges. My tips. WEAR GLOVES FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS GOOD IN THIS WORLD 😂 or you could look like you had an “Office Space “ style drag-out with your printer (don’t ask how I know) and put down a mat or tray or old towel to protect surfaces. If you do this without getting in on yourself or your desk, you are a superhero. Be careful installing software and updates. If you plan to use refillable cartridges and off-brand ink, manufacturers have started giving you a shit ton of issues if you don’t use their specific cartridges. These manufacturers want to stop us from using refillable off brand cartridges, and they need special chips to function in some cases (like me). Software updates allow your printer to monitor your refillable cartridges. It varies from manufacturer and printer. First time is easier and cleaner, whereas subsequent refills are messier because I always forget to replug the ink pad at the bottom. I’m excited to get started with sublimation, so thanks for reassuring my concerns.

[@bonniecalleros2173]

Hello, I would have to download the software. Now are you saying not to update the software dye to problems?

[@bonniecalleros2173]

Due

[@AnneGoggansQHHT]

Jose Rodriguez on KZbin has some videos on printer software for this subject. Ink Owl also has some instruction or you could call them and ask. My husband did it, and I think he used regular Microsoft software for the printer that came with it. It’s getting harder and harder to get cartridges to work. Mine have to have a special chip to work. I remember being advised not to do updates.

[@darleneiglehart6605]

Thank you. I love a video like yours.

[@teresacrawford5651]

Thanks so much for this video! It helped tremendously!

[@benjaminbabadi]

Thank you for the review!

[@melbalugo]

Im so glad you are doing this video you just answered my questions thank you

[@sillygurljak]

You were so helpful in this video I was setup in no time =)

[@Dizzylizzyscreations]

Great video!

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

Dizzylizzyscreations thank you!

[@honestly8015]

Debbie, this is another excellent tutorial. I do have a question about the refillable cartridges. You noted the plastic 'tape' on the bottom of the cartridge should not be removed because the printer pierces it before use. What about when you refill the cartridge for subsequent refills? Does the pierced hole make a difference? Also, what size will the scanner scan? Also 13 x 19? Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and experiences. Diane

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

Yes, the pierced plastic doesn’t matter beyond that. Just keep using the cartridges. The scanner isn’t quite as big as the print size. It scans up to 11x17”

[@christineparker6745]

Your video is top notch, the thumbs down always kill me on videos like these - I don't get it at all - That being said, I have a Epson WF-7110 and am able to print loooonnngg lengths from the top back tray. Are you at all familiar with this model? And am I understanding you correctly that your friend has run through the ink cartridges that came stock with her printer? Because I have too and was told I couldn't "convert" my printer.

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

You have to use refillable cartridges. The stock cartridges will not work. But refillable cartridges are easy to find for that model. They’re the same ones I use in my 7720.

[@msz51214]

Brain n beauty never goes together but here proved it goes.....joking really nice informative 👍 video👍👍👍👍👍

[@kathynagel4149]

Great video. Very helpful and easy to follow and answered so many of my questions. I won't get my 7720 printer until Tues. but now know what ink to purchase and where. I just joined your Facebook group.

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

I use Cosmos Ink. www.debbiedoesdesign.com/cosmos

[@christineparker6745]

Extremely helpful =) Thx

[@tanekajames8057]

Thanks this video help me so much..I appreciate it.

[@hazelann63]

Links for places to buy everything please

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

All the links are listed in the accompanying blog post: www.debbiedoesdesign.com/blogs/posts/epson-to-sublimation

[@lindathompson6265]

I bought an Epson WF-Pro 4820 and refillable ink cartridges for sublimation ink. The printer will not recognize them no matter what I do. I have taken the cartridges out multiple times, shaken them, to no avail. I can't find a double black cartridge that fits, the one I ordered is too short. I don't know what else to do.

[@mrsbombshel8666]

Best buy has the printer in stock and has a deal for a instant $120 gift card after you purchase one. I got the epson wf 7720 which is normally $299.99 for essentially $76 just an hour ago. $120 gift card and Walmart has them on sale for $179.99. They price matched.

[@montecarlo71500]

Best Buy says: "I see you are getting free $120 Gift card with the purchase. I would like to inform, if we match the price with Walmart, the gift card will not be given. You can either have $120 Gift card or price match."

[@mrsbombshel8666]

@@montecarlo71500 I did both. I can show you a receipt. Of course I didn't call them. The associate price matched with Walmart and after I paid for the item I received $120 gift card immediately.

[@veronicaball7600]

I hope this works for me I tried last weekend and was unsuccessful. I had did 13 cleanings and I wanted to scream! I will play around with it this weekend.

[@olivertracy8962]

Thank u for this video 🫶🏽 I was so scared and confused on how to convert my printer. Thank u again I'm looking forward to more videos like this one. I'm a new subscriber. 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@Beencouraged777]

Thank you for clear explanation

[@SweetLust21]

I thought we only had to use ciss. Thanks for sharing!!

[@kirstenwhite6845]

Thank for a great tutorial!

[@jeebeeyim1096]

Debbie, I watched another video by you on the unclogging. You mentioned using Cosmos ink which I use also. The problem is that they sold out and now Wala Inks sells ONLY the huge bottles which I cannot use (just a home hobbyist). Do you have any other suggestions regarding this? I love Cosmos Ink and have been told it's the 1st-2nd best without need for color profiles, etc. I don't know what to use now or how I can purchase smaller quantities. Thanks in advance.

[@jamifrancis]

I hope Debbie answers your question... I'd like to know too!

[@marsdellen3021]

Refill the cosmos with the walas

[@megs1789]

Great video! Thanks 😀

[@willc3379]

Do the cartilage come with a chip I have a WF- 2830 found some carriages but no chips would it be ok

[@Chuckberry30]

Thanks beautiful for explaining

[@rosaliavieira6218]

Thank you for the great video! After the convertion to sublimation ink can you use regular ink again in the same printer!? Also, i got epson wf 7610, it is the same process and materials? Thank you very much!

[@Ronkingdaley82]

Great video I learned a lot

[@jerricahfults8404]

Does your ink cartridges have chips on the front for the printer to read?

[@sk8queen]

I agree... CISS is too much trouble. I went with cartridges when I got my new printer and dont think I'll do CIS ever again.

[@thatguyfromca]

Are there any issues with the Epson print driver stopping you from using 3rd party inks?

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

Sometimes it does give you errors. Usually if you restart the printer it will go away.

[@queenscustomcollections8705]

thank you for sharing iiiiiiiii loved your video

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

You’re welcome! Thank you! ❤️

[@Mommato3]

Would you recommend having two separate printers? One for regular printing and one for sub? I want the entire kit from cosmo but they seem to always be sold out 😩

[@missdivine384]

Restocked on Oct 30th

[@annmariemcleod8173]

Hi Debbie. I really learned a lot from this video. I am about to purchase WF7710 printer but when I went to Cosmo to get the ink I noticed that it's out of stock they can't say when it will be back in stock. I would greatly appreciate it if you could recommend another decent brand. I am just staring out so I don't know too much about the inks out here. Looking forward to your kind response. Thanks.

[@lionofjudahtvnews]

Thanks for the informations

[@acespades4183]

I have the epson wf-7710 and want to get sublimination ink to fill a new cartridge i just bought. Will i still be able to print photos ? Also can i just swap the pigment ink cartridge withe the new sublimination cartridge? Thanks for any responses

[@thesinglemale1]

My only question is is that it your using Cosmo ink why not use the purge file he recommends instead of doing several print head cleanings? Does doing it this way work better ?

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

This is the way I learned and know works. I have tried his purge file and I still had to do head cleanings to get it working but I have another printer coming this week I am going to try the purge file on again and see if I can get it to work.

[@jsmith3964]

ive used the refillable cartages for 10 years but the new Epson new line don t want to read the refillable I have a 2850 Epson . it has a lot of head akes.. like your channel I will watch all of your video here on thue=rsday 20th dec.

[@paulbriody638]

unfortunately, I have to disagree with the ciss system as I have no problems because I keep up-to-date cleaning it and make sure the heads are up to standard. but you are right it is easier to use the other way if you cannot get on with the ciss system.

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

The CISS did work for me, but it was very fussy. The cartridges are much easier to deal with. But that doesn’t mean you can’t use a CISS. It’s just my personal preference, and what I recommend to others after using both.

[@sonyapeaks]

Super helpful thank you

[@honey562012]

I just bought an Epson WF XP 4100. Can that one use the refillable sublimation cartridges? You explained things very well. Thanks

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

I’m not familiar I with that model, but as far as I know all WF printers can work, you just need to see if you can find refillable cartridges meant for that exact model.

[@thejaxster]

Hello, great informational video. You say the bottom tray will not have all the settings on the 7720, Can you just move the tray up to the top and change the paper size if it is different like you mention 8.5 x 11 on top and 13x19 on bottom? Or are the trays physically different not allowing the trade? Thank you.

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

No, the trays are not interchangeable. You might be able to forcibly out the larger tray in the top slot, but it won’t let you change the paper size accordingly.

[@fabio.1]

Do you have to do waste pads resets often because of all the frequent head cleanings? Thanks!!

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

I’ve never had to do a waste pad reset.

[@leviteapparel]

THANK YOU GOOD JOB ON VIDEO

[@sohollywoodthepodcast]

If you’ve used your printer with regular ink prior to changing. How do you convert it?

[@sweetsalutationsco.2159]

Did you ever get an answer to this?!

[@joallison1034]

Great Video Thank you very much!!!

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

You’re welcome! Thank you!

[@MistyMountainVideo]

use manual focus. Set it before you begin and you won't have those out of focus moments.

[@marythomas2357]

I watched your video awhile ago not sure if your addressed the chip issue with these refillable cartridges. How do you handle this

[@ambamholli7464]

I appreciate you so much!

[@lorrainestrong3047]

Hi. Thank you for the great video. I have an Eason ET 2650 with the refillable tanks. Can this printer be switched to sublimation ink in the same way.

[@jomstrong]

Hi Lorraine I have the same printer as you. Did you find out if it can be switched to sublimation ink ? 👍😀

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

Yes, ecotanks work great. No need for special cartridges. Just fill the tanks with sub ink.

[@onlythetruth9641]

Hi Debbie from Australia, Thank you so much for your video I purchased a brand new Epson WF-7725 and installed the Sub inks straight away after watching your video, do I ever have to do a head clean do the sub inks block the heads eventually I am new to this and wanted to know. Thanks in advance.

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

You don’t have to do head cleanings unless you are having problems with your ink. Even then, aside from the initial setup, I don’t recommend doing more than 3 in a row. If it still won’t unclog, then move onto a different method. This video covers the other methods I try. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKSxpY2tidhjZ8U

[@maryannvillarreal7341]

Ingot a lot from your video.THANK YOU just have this question for an Epson 2750 can we use ET 2750 cartridges for it?

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

You need to find refillable cartridges meant for an ET-2750. The manufacturers cartridges will not work. They can’t be filled with new ink.

[@krystaledwards6704]

I have a Epson WF 3730 series printer can I convert that to a sublimation printer?

[@commercialaccount9501]

From what I've been reading any Epson printer will work. Just KZbin or Google your model with the word sublimation at the end

[@shayla1227]

Thanks for this video. I’ve watched many others videos but they make it sound convoluted or that you have to have buy a specific sublimation printer. I was thinking I’d have to buy another printer, but I think I should be able to “convert” the one I have now. I have a Epson WF600, do you think there the would be any issues not being able to convert it?

[@micahsheafenner2097]

My lines are completely gone when it prints. I am on print head cleaning number 4 and the paper is printing blank? Any ideas why?

[@ouatuadina3972]

I have the same problem. Does it work meanwhile?

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

I do have a video available now that talks about stubborn print head clogs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKSxpY2tidhjZ8U

[@laquettakruse485]

What other ink do you recommend, I dont want to buy from someone that never has stock available.

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

He's not out of the ink, he's out of the cartridges. The ink usually isn't the issue.

[@FatBoyDan]

Im buying a 7720 epson and i see you have refillable drop in ink cartridges. Where can i get the ones that just drop in and are refillable. As all im finding is the ones that have a hose and have to be drop in while hoes runs out side the printer to ink holder cartridges

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

I got mine from Cosmos Ink www.debbiedoesdesign.com/Cosmos