Epson EcoTank ET-2400 Printer Conversion to Sublimation Printer (RE-UPLOAD)

[@ninna900]

Just gotta say thank you for doing this step by step. I'm starting my sub journey and now a tad less intimated to. 🤗💗

[@SimplyJellyJam]

You are very welcome! Have fun sublimating everything you can!

[@kendracollins6454]

Thank you so much because I thought I had this thing right but going on the epson website and getting the correct download for my PC was all I needed. SMH all I had to do was read but it was so much simpler to watch ❣️

[@SimplyJellyJam]

I'm glad you found my video helpful! I also agree that it's simpler and super convenient to watch.

[@nataliadonnini2417]

Thank you SO much! I had such anxiety about setting my printer up correctly for the sublimation and this video is an absolute saving grace!!!! 🙏🙏🙏💛✨ Thank You Thank You Thank You!

[@SimplyJellyJam]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you found the video helpful!

[@dasielin]

Thank you so much for this video. I am trying to decide if I'm buying this printer to get started on sublimation.

[@SimplyJellyJam]

You're very welcome! So far, I have no complaints. It works as expected. Hopefully, it'll last a long time.

[@sheenamalvoisin7810]

I noticed you tape the image print then it look like you tape another layer of paper. Is I’m correct? If so what type of paper was it and why?

[@SimplyJellyJam]

@sheenamalvoisin7810 You're correct! I taped the printed image onto the mug tightly to ensure a complete sublimation transfer (no gaps in image quality). The 2nd paper (Parchment paper) was to prevent sublimation ink from potentially bleeding through to the inner wall of my machine. It may be overkill to use the 2nd sheet, but I've had ink bleed through only once before. I'm just weirdly over cautious. 😊

[@iQueenElsa]

I’ve read some cons to using this machine is that photos look grainy and the color black looks washed out. What was your experience with that?

[@SimplyJellyJam]

@iQueenElsa Hi! In short... Yes, I have encountered grainy photographs and washed out blacks, but not always. I'm not sure if it's related to the original image quality (high quality, of course, comes out sharper) or my heat press settings. For example, my dogs' photos looked great after I sublimated them onto a mug, but an attempt at making a gamers mug with photos of black headset and controllers looked desaturated and blurry. While making custom mugs and tumblers as gifts for family lady Christmas, I played with my heat press settings. Personally, I pressed longer with a lower temperature than recommended by the manufacturer. Maybe it also depends on the heat press machine? I hope this helps! Btw, I'm not a pro. I sublimate to make custom gifts for others, not to sell for profit. I recommend asking the same question to another creator who sublimates for profit as they'd have a keen eye for the finger details.

[@Kirkwood19]

NICE

[@SimplyJellyJam]

@@Kirkwood19 Thanks!

[@lachanabrown253]

Hi. Did you download the Hippo ICC codes? If so, can you tell me where you download from? I've gone to Hippo's site but see the codes for Epson et-2400.

[@SimplyJellyJam]

Hi! I did not download a Hiipoo ICC code. I've yet to have a need to color correct my images prior to sublimating. In case this bit of info is useful, I've thusfar only completed sublimation projects on white mugs and tumblers since I set up my printer. I've yet to attempt additional materials/surfaces or colored backgrounds. It doesn't appear that Hiipoo created a file for the et-2400 series, but Nikki on YT has a detailed video on how she modified an existing ICC file to best fit her color preferences for her Epson 2400: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJa4n4qunNVjsKcsi=ai3HwTjPKsActrIE Hopefully Nikki's video is more helpful than I was. Best wishes for your sublimation journey!

[@lachanabrown253]

@SimplyJellyJam thank you for this info. Also, thank you for your prompt response. It is very much appreciated.

[@bnice1077ify]

Why don't I have those options on my printer? What am I doing wrong? I even called customer service and they weren't much help

[@SimplyJellyJam]

Hi! Are you using Microsoft Word or another program to print your images? I was using Microsoft Word, so the print options will differ for other programs. Also, did the printer fully complete the charge? (It's the step where you hold the stop button for several seconds to get the printer to prep the ink for the first print job.) You could try to charge the ink again just in case the process was interrupted during your initial setup. If you've already charged the ink and installed the Epson software, you may consider using the "Epson Photo +" program that was auto-installed with the software. There, you will have access to printer options along with some simplistic photo editing tools. I hope this helps.

[@cyanadejesus8195]

Can I print from Cricut Design Space?

[@SimplyJellyJam]

Hi! You can do what's called a "print to cut," but you'll need a printer to print the image. The Cricut machine will then do the cutting.

[@evewarren2398]

What’s the largest printing size?

[@SimplyJellyJam]

@@evewarren2398 8.5 inches X 14 inches (legal size paper)

[@cyanadejesus8195]

I need your help. My printer is not recognizing the ink.

[@SimplyJellyJam]

Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry. I just found this comment and realized I never responded. I hope you were able to get your printer to recognize the ink. If you ever have issues in the future, long press the "stop" button. This will do an ink check of sorts. It'll take a long time, and your ink levels will be minimized during the process. Again, I'm so sorry I missed this comment.