Sublimation ICC Profiles for Mac Users - Ventura, Sonoma, and Beyond

[@elainemagee2072]

Thank you Cori. I will give it a try.🤞🏻

[@HeyLetsMakeStuff]

You got this!

[@Disco_Dave_K]

Have had no luck with these options. Our Epson ET-2800 continues to not use the proper color profile no matter what we do? Have there been any updates since this video to more work arounds? It seem, no matter what, the Epson printer refuses to change the profile "internally" ***HELP***!!!

[@HeyLetsMakeStuff]

How do you know it's not changing internally? Unfortunately, the Epson hack is just that...a hack. There are always a handful of people it doesn't work for :(

[@Disco_DaveK]

We assume it is something in the internal software of the printer that is blocking the profiles from printing the correct color (which is usually a faded yellow or pink instead of correct color) it also could be blocked nozzle? Is there another printer besides Sawgrass that we can purchase that is less trouble?

[@HeyLetsMakeStuff]

@@Disco_DaveK Absolutely! The Brother SP1 is a great sublimation printer that does automatic maintenance and it's much less expensive than the Sawgrass.

[@RosalindaSambayon]

i tried all that you show in here but the color still the same. I don't even have a Hippo Ink thing option. We have rhe same printer et 2850, but it's not really working.

[@HeyLetsMakeStuff]

Ugh. Unfortunately, the Epson hack is just that...a hack. There are always a handful of people it doesn't work for :(

[@lissetteholder7594]

How do I get the Hippo Ink ICC saved as an option for color profile on MacBook?

[@lissetteholder7594]

I have added it under colorsync file on MacBook and I see on the file. However when in preview > tools > assign profiles... It doesn't give me the Hippo et 2800 option.

[@KeremKrm-p3u]

What is the best icc profile for cinema lovers and movies in macos?

[@HeyLetsMakeStuff]

Oh gosh, you'll want to test and see what works best. Every printer will be different!

[@kimmaclaren835]

So what happens if the suggested download bundle doesn't come up. I have a 2720 with Sonoma 14.4 and the package doesn't come up.

[@kimmaclaren835]

hmm I found the color sync and other options in system dialog box using DS for my epson printer.

[@HeyLetsMakeStuff]

I’m not sure I quite understand your question. Not come up? where?

[@kimmaclaren835]

so what I did is I put in macOS 13 downloaded the package and installed, then went back to 14 and just did the driver update. It's a pain but I got it. Strange that epson had the package download for 13 but not 14

[@HeyLetsMakeStuff]

@@kimmaclaren835 Oh that's weird! I'm glad you got it!

[@SueWright-s6d]

Hi, Im following your instructions but can't find the drop down tools in preview. I'm on a Mac mini with Sonoma 14.6.1. Any advice on what Im doing wrong?

[@HeyLetsMakeStuff]

Hmm.. I'm not sure. It should be int he upper left corner?

[@m1sund3r5tood1]

Ok, so i also spent a good amount of time trying to solve this, 6hrs or so lol everything i found kept telling me about “color matching/color management” options in the printing dialog window which i just did not have. Finally a simple uninstall and reinstall of my printer drives and software for some reason fixed it even though everything (Mac/printer/Affinity)prior was all up to date. I will say tho i also went and deleted any files i had of old printers my Mac still had on file, dk if this helped or had anything to do with my issues. Anyways, i have the same printer (2850) and ICC profile as you (Hippo Epson ET4700) my problem before was my printer wasnt able to print the colors correctly, it printed a greenish hue, but i noticed on your video and on my design, that as soon as i assign that icc profile it literally turns my colors on screen to a green hue, is that normal? I’m afraid to print it as it looks like what i was trying to avoid & because I’m 2 sublimation tumblers down and dont want to keep wasting more 😩

[@HeyLetsMakeStuff]

Oh gosh! I'm sorry you're having this problem. It's hard to say what your colors will print like. Personally, I would test on polyester fabric rather than more tumblers. One of my favorite hacks is to purchase a cheap cut of white poly fabric from the fabric store and test my prints on it before I test on any of my blanks. This helps to see if the color issues have been resolved without wasting pricey blanks!

[@m1sund3r5tood1]

⁠@@HeyLetsMakeStuff i was able to find and download an icc profile for the exact printer i have so i just went with that instead of the other version. Tumbler finally printed way better, well, kind of lol it did turn some small golden specks to green, but you know what, it worked for the design! So i kept it, everything else was perfect And i was too tired to spend another day troubleshooting that specific flaw lol. Love your idea on test materials to not waste actual expensive ones. I will definitely go thrift shopping for tumblers to engrave with my laser once i get to that type of project. Thanks so much 😊

[@StaceyRate]

Ugh...why did they do this?! Unfortunately with the ICC profile I got for the ink I use (from the company) is off. It prints way too blue and not contrasted enough, and no other ICC worked. I'm currently using an older computer with an OS that allows me to color match. I just wrote to Apple asking them to bring it back. Fingers crossed they do! I don't want to upgrade my printer, but that may be something I have to do :/

[@HeyLetsMakeStuff]

Ughhh I'm sorry! I am so mad they took it away-there we so many of us using it!!

[@silverstonelt3040]

Hello! I have a question, could you recommend me ICC profile if I have Epson Eco tank L1250 printer, Epson sublimation ink, and I use Photoshop on Windows 10. Thank you!

[@HeyLetsMakeStuff]

I don't have one for that specific machine, but I usually tell people to try the Hippoo 4700 first because that one seems to work for a lot of people!

[@silverstonelt3040]

@@HeyLetsMakeStuff thank you!

[@normansuchorzewski1026]

Thanks for this work around - It was driving me crazzzzzzy - now at least I can select the ICC profile I wanted.

[@HeyLetsMakeStuff]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@durneygirl]

Hi Cori. We share the same printer. Everything I print is super blue and pink. No greens and yellows. 🙁

[@HeyLetsMakeStuff]

Oh no! Have you tried installing one of the ICC profiles from my drive?

[@blynn6240]

Ok I’m using Ventura OS 13 on a MacBook Air 2020 and my color matching option is showing in the print dialog box, so maybe this applies to someone using a different mac? I do have a different epson (XP 15000) though but I wouldn’t think that’s it?

[@HeyLetsMakeStuff]

If you see it, then you're good to go!

[@blynn6240]

@@HeyLetsMakeStuff right I just didn’t know if it would help others to try to work through why I see it and others don’t?

[@samperi2468]

thx cori!

[@avadenerowe4874]

Hi Cori, i downloaded the color profile for my printer but when i go to choose from assign colorSync it is not in the drop down menu. What am I doing wrong?

[@HeyLetsMakeStuff]

Hi! Are you on a Mac or PC? What program are you using?

[@avadenerowe4874]

@@HeyLetsMakeStuff i am using a Mac and I am using preview

[@avadenerowe4874]

@@HeyLetsMakeStuff mac os is ventura

[@HeyLetsMakeStuff]

@@avadenerowe4874 Could it be that your ICC profile is being renamed? Occasionally that happens.

[@RosalindaSambayon]

same here. I couldn't find mine either. I tried everything that's in all in drop down menu but the color still the same.

[@meuyrobbins9681]

Hi Cori, how do I download the ICC profile for my Mac? I've been printing fine then all of a sudden my red is coming out orange.

[@HeyLetsMakeStuff]

This video shows you how to download it :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hafQlmaYiK-rm5I&lc=UgwCzG03UtCiBLIkwLF4AaABAg

[@ChristaRnNV]

A FIX!!! DELETING EPSON AIR PRINT!!! I do have the latest firmware and ICC profiles. But I did figure out how to get some control for my colors with a print dialogue box showing up as an "PRINTER OPTIONS" on a Mac and Epson 8550. It has to do with "Air Print". If you have this as your setting (which most will when they setup their printer) you need to delete your printer in preferences and re-add in (see Melinda Kraft KZbin video called: "SOLVED: Mac Epson Drivers and Sublimation Correction - March 2023). Melinda has a detailed presentation on how to do this. I now have access to Adobe RGB 2.2, Brightness, Contract, Saturation, etc... My printed colors are so much better now!!!

[@HeyLetsMakeStuff]

Whaaaaat?! I am going to check this out when I get home from my current trip! 🙌🏼

[@terrybarnhill8451]

I have Photoshop at 9.99 photography you have to call to get it

[@HeyLetsMakeStuff]

Ooo good to know!

[@terrybarnhill8451]

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