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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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).

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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?

[@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 🙂

[@ruthanndike2789]

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

[@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?

[@kidneybean67]

Hi, great informative video! I have a couple of questions.... 1, after filling and using the new sub ink cartridges and then taking them out and refilling, is the ink going to pour out of the bottom once the little plastic seal is broken? And 2, can I switch back to manufacturer's ink again and go through the print head cleaning routine in the same way?

[@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 $$.

[@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 ♥️

[@katrinawhitfield7389]

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

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

Katrina Whitfield you’re welcome!

[@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

[@Sweetfits]

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

[@dellalindseyart8076]

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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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”

[@coffeechaoscuddles]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@pawlinski74]

Hi Debbie nice video , I wonder if You have a clue i have a xp455 and ive done almost everything starting from running cleaning solutions threw the nozzles with hot water in every printhead with suringe left even overnight soaked in clening solution and now black which was not perfect missing some little lines but now its even worse the black was not ideal but now i dont have any color on the test besides the black im thinking to buy a new printhead is it deffective? thanks ps. im frustrated now fighting with this printer over a week ;-(

[@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. 😊

[@Amanda-sy6cz]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@jerricahfults8404]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@garyfox8170]

Can I switch back and forth to regular ink?

[@loettawilliams3023]

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

[@zairehamilton6314]

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

[@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.

[@marythomas2357]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@taz1357]

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

[@MrSimba1970]

Ive heard do not put regular ink in first. So your saying its fine too? Do you know what no chip means when buying the empty cartridge? Please and thank you

[@paulmartin3775]

Well done Debbie, very helpful Paul from England.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@robonjackson7207]

Will any empty cartridge work...

[@ddeweypink]

What is the ink brand you recommend and where is it available? Great video

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

Thank you! www.debbiedoesdesign.com/cosmos

[@timpindell8178]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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. 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@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.

[@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.

[@nicolesmith1694]

Thank you for your video is the workforce 2840 compatible please before I purchase this model ? Thank you 😊

[@FemaleGeniuslsd31]

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

[@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.

[@anitaramirez163]

I have the ET 2720 I use for sublimation , I am wanting to convert my WF7610 to sublimation. Do I need to download additional drivers if I already have Epson drivers for my 2720 installed: ? Thank You

[@VickieRoper-y6s]

I am doing the Head cleaning, and my lines have become really blotchy. Do I keep going?

[@SherylLynn333]

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

[@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.

[@PatriciaHudson-e5h]

Are there other epson wf printers I could use besides the 7710 or 7720

[@bevbarnett1564]

What if can not find refill cartridges in your number on the printer

[@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.

[@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.

[@monicapoole6897]

Can you use any epson printer for this conversion?

[@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

[@agustin-tochimani]

Hi, I will need to refill my refillable cartridges, how do you do it?, just pull the cartridges out and refill without the doing anything in the maintance settings of the printer?. Thanks for you video, but I need to do a refill sonn.

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

Go into the maintenance menu and click the replace ink cartridges button and follow the prompts. But instead of putting in new cartridges, you simply refill your cartridges and put them back in.

[@beckiegorman3592]

Can I convert at Epson workforce Pro WF-4833?

[@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?!

[@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

[@lorieraymond8907]

Can I use this solution on an Epson WF-2450?

[@jenniferbarclay2243]

Do you have to buy empty cartridges? And where?

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

Yes. I get mine from Cosmos Ink. www.debbiedoesdesign.com/cosmoscartridges

[@kameshareid6977]

will it mess up my cartridge if i got ink in my air vent?

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

No. It will work itself out.

[@19991955]

Can you use the 3720 EPSON printer refillable cartridges for sublimation. And if so where can I purchase the cartridges refillable cartridges. Thank you

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

If you can find refillable cartridges for that model, the you should have no issues converting it. The trick is usually finding the cartridges. There aren’t always refillable cartridges available for all models. You would have to look online. I get my ink from Cosmos Ink. I would look there first. www.debbiedoesdesign.com/cosmos

[@apriljeann1982]

What website do. I. Go. To.. To set up the soft ware?? An how do. I. Do. That , please!!!

[@scottfurlong5475]

This video has help me tremendously but purchasing cosmo ink in usd and shipped to me in Canada will cost a fortune. Do you have a list of other sublimation inks that can still use the stock epson profile? I may find some at a Canadian supplier. My wife also uses the Cameo silhouette and this is a gift and I'd like it to work as seamlessly as possible.

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

Printers Jack is sold on Amazon and also comes highly recommended, if you’re still looking for an ink recommendation.

[@deboucheaoreilles]

Hi Debbie, i'm from France and don't understand all that you say... So i have a question : is your technique available for all epson inkjet printers ? (i have actually the worforce wf 7525). If yes can you tell me where i can found sublimation ink and special tanks ? Thanks a lot for your answer. Lionel

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

If you can find refillable cartridges for that model, the you should have no issues converting it. The trick is usually finding the cartridges. There aren’t always refillable cartridges available for all models. You would have to look online. I get my ink from Cosmos Ink. I would look there first. www.debbiedoesdesign.com/cosmos

[@ratmgr2]

Extremely helpful. Thank you for this video!

[@pacheco7070ify]

Where the you buy the cartridges?

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

www.debbiedoesdesign.com/cosmos

[@marciahalvorson1653]

Hello Debbie i appoligize if you said this but can a Canon inkjet be converted or is it just Epson?

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

No, not that I know of. Most inkjet printers use heat in their printing process. The heat is harmful to the ink if it causes it to heat up before you are ready to press your transfer. You need to use printers that do not use heat in their printing process, and Epson is one of the few.

[@gnadinebryan0915]

Hi, this video was very useful. I am trying to get the refillable cartridges for the epson wf 2630, any idea where i can get it from????

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

Try Cosmos Ink, Amazon, or Etsy.

[@billschmidt1747]

Great video, can you print sublimation on cotton tees

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

Bill Schmidt sublimation only works on polyester fibers or specially coated substrates. If you wanted to use cotton you would have to treat the cotton with a special spray that helps it stay on the cotton, but it wouldn’t be as bright or as permanent as doing it on polyester. The spray that are out there for that are called DyePress and SubliFix. They aren’t cheap, and there is a bit of a learning curve using it. But a it of people swear by them and use them often. It just depends on what you like. This might help: debbiedoesdesignco.com/blogs/posts/sublimation-colors

[@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.

[@scarol107]

I recently got a wf7510. I've tried looking for refillable Cartridges. I'm not finding ones that are compatible with wf7510. Help!

[@TubeInspire]

Thank you for the video! Question?? Is this conversation good for in heat transfer?? I do vinyl but want to start doing heat transfers using ink

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

No, you want normal/pigment ink for that.

[@beckiegorman3592]

Is a workforce pro , convertible ?

[@annamullins6190]

So you convert the 7710 the same way??

[@dustinhenry7247]

yes. I just converted mine! it was really easy!

[@DebbieDoesDesign]

Yes, this is a 7710. The 7720 would be done the same way.

[@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?