Mug Sublimation | How to print your photo on mug | Step-by-Step Mug Printing

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on mug printing and sublimation! If you're wondering how to print on mugs or how to print your favorite photos onto them, you've come to the right place. Our expert content creator will walk you through the step-by-step process of mug sublimation, using a mug press for professional results. Discover the secret techniques, tips, and tricks for achieving stunning custom designs on mugs. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced DIY enthusiast, this guide is your go-to resource for mastering the art of mug printing and creating personalized gifts that will leave a lasting impression. Let's dive in and unlock the secrets of mug sublimation together!
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[@RowenaCondesvlog]

Ang Galing nmn ng tutorial mo .this is very educational

[@travemeghlayatravellocal]

I was just going through the comments and you are one helpful person. You took the time and effort to solve everyone’s problem. Thank you

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Thank you Trave, I appreciate your feedback.

[@amazonalifestyle7342]

Great art work po.i love drawing and gotech also,keep it up po godbless.

[@micmic0011]

Thank you for the info. I will be saving paper now!

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cikgushafiq4767]

ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! THANKS

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi Cikgu, thank you for your kind words.

[@bdstratton1979]

Followed your directions and now my mugs are coming out perfect thankyou

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

hi Brenda, thank you. appreciate it

[@dreamer9387]

Amazing bro very nice artwork. I would love it- feels me to start a hobby..

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Thank you so much 😀

[@boxtyp]

Thank you.. Im still trying to look for a perfect settings but yours already good.

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi @boxtyp, Thank you.

[@StrokaReviews]

Great video 👍🏼

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi stroka, thank you for your feedback. I appreciate it...

[@aluntungidoe9993]

This was very helpful

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Thank you

[@KeithDonegan]

Thank you for this, big help. Could you do a tutorial on enamel mugs?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi Keith, i haven't try enamel mugs.

[@sm1lerno1]

Wow those mugs were great

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Thank you... much appreciate it...

[@sm1lerno1]

@@Dot360PrintingTutorial I watched a few more of your tutorials. You are very good and easy on the ears lol. Thank you x

[@charliealava9499]

Thank you for this amazing video. May I ask what brand of sublimation you are using?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

hi Charlie, currently I am using Caiyuan brand for paper and sublinova for ink.

[@ma.ancherinaborja237]

Hello Sir, just want to ask where did you bought the extra thick pad? Thanks!! your video I so helpful especially for us beginners 🧡

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

hi, better if you could check with the supplier.

[@user-ul4ng5mk2n]

superb sir

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi, Thank you for your feedback

[@deeeeez5929]

Does the temperature and time work with any sublimation paper ? New to this. Sorry

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi Andres, It is a case to case basis... if you think it is not cooked properly. You can increase the time for another minute.

[@DentistReRo]

Thank you for this tutorial! How can I print on irregular mugs. For example mugs that are more narrow in the bottom?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi Rena, there’s a specific thermal plate for each size and shape, the machine will be the same as what I used in this tutorial. Just need to replace the thermal pad with narrow bottom.

[@maryannhock378]

No need to merroring?

[@mrbhoncartagena5047]

Sir, can you recommend where can I buy Sublimation machine and can I use my ordinary HP 410 series to put sublimation ink?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi MRBHon, better to look for a supplier near your place. they can advise as well if HP410 can be converted or not. i am using Epson L805, it is the cheapest printer here in the uae that you can converted to sublimation.

[@zofo264]

Excellent tutorial - thanks for sharing. Where do you buy your black handle sublimation mugs?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

you can find it in any sublimation supplier. there are different colors available..

[@esraakar621]

Degree is celsius or fahrenheit?

[@MrIMacro]

Do you have a buying link to the mug machine please?and two questions please: how is the quality of the printing and do the edges of the paper appear on the mug? Do i have to buy a sublimation ink for my printer?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi MrIMacro, If you're in dubai, i can provide devices and materials. otherwise, you can check in any amazon websites. it is all the same. not all printer can be converted to sublimation. i recommend epson L805. good quality, then convert this to sublimation ink. as long as the edge of the paper is blank it won't transfer on your mugs.

[@jessicaagngarayngay761]

Galing ng tutorial, #Ommanix

[@fettahlaifa7463]

Nice

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Thank you Fettah

[@maureenadriano1659]

Thank you so much sir. May I also ask, the printed design using a sublimation paper can I use it for the rest of the mug? For example I have to make 5 with same designs?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi Maureen, should be 1print per mug.

[@sanjayramanaidu7954]

Excellent work bro. I just wanna know if you used a 4 colour or 6 colour printer? And is there like a big difference in the outcome with the 4c and 6c. Thank you.

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi Sanjay, thanks for your feedback..not much difference between the two.. but as much as possible much better to use 6colors..

[@marycentko5074]

ive been having a problem getting clean edges on the sides they seem faded not like yours any suggestions appreciated

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi Mary, as much as possible put at least 5mm space on both ends. it is normal specially if you're trying to cover the whole mug.

[@phototocanvaspdx]

Whenever I try to do detailed black and white images they look very sepia. If they arent detailed the black look fine. Ive tried less temp and time and nothing helps. Ideas?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi PTC, Sublimation is really quite tricky and challenging. There's a lot of factor. First, better to Calibrate your printer settings. I have a tutorial as well about this. After this make sure you artwork is in CMYK format. You can also try to change the black to CMYK(30,30,30,100) respectively.

[@johnpaulcunanan8015]

can i use normal dye ink to print in sublimation paper? i will use it in the mug printing, or should i use sublimation ink

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

hi johnpaul, it should be a sublimation paper, sublimation ink and sublimated mug, otherwise it will not transfer.

[@Ataash214]

Hi sir how to set up the laptop in mug press? Thank you

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

hi Anna, just like installing an ordinary printer.. just need to replace the ink with sublimation ink.

[@renato6781]

Boa noite tenho uma prensa dessa ai mug machine china queimou minha resistência gostara de saber aonde eu encontro a resistência dela resistência 220 V ou 15oz ou 17oz

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Oi Renato, você está se referindo ao resistor ?? desculpe, mas eu não sei onde você pode obtê-lo. Estou apenas usando o google tradutor, não tenho certeza se está traduzindo corretamente.

[@sunil-yi2on]

Hey i got two questions! 1) how and from where can i use anime pictures for mug? 2)which Adobe Photoshop do you use for printing?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

hi Sunil, (1) there are some websites that offer free images like freepik.com or pexels.com, but for anime, not sure where you can get free images. i got some free images on seeklogo.com but i'm not sure if it is copyrighted. (2) you can use any version of adobe photoshop.

[@iam-hs2cp]

Thanks you very much technically hint

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

hi Iam, thank you for your feedback.

[@youreactuallygood9580]

Awesome video! I subscribed! May i know what printer you used and Paper and ink?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi Youreactuallygood9580, I'm using Epson L805, ink converted to sublimation ink and Caiyuan sublimation paper.

[@youreactuallygood9580]

@@Dot360PrintingTutorial Thank you for your response:), do you think my copier, Epson Expression Home XP-5200, can do sublimation?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

@@youreactuallygood9580 actually, i'm not sure, much better if you could look for some sublimation ink supplier near you and ask them if they have sublimation ink that is compatible to your printer. not all the printer can be converted to sublimation.

[@niteshfjain]

Name of the Heat Transfer Machine and if You could also put its link to check out the Technicals...

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

hi Nitesh, you can use any heatpress. mine is an ordinary heat press.

[@cnistudio]

why is the rubber pads are different ? can you share the video about it please ?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi C&I the other pad is for tumbler which normally has smaller circumference cone shape mug has different pad as well.

[@cnistudio]

@@Dot360PrintingTutorial thank you

[@liahonaalbano6480]

Galing nmn.. maynatuunan #ommanix

[@haseeb1214]

Hi i am using canon pixma TS3340 ink jet but when i am using to sublimate the mug and by using heat press machine but i dont it is not printing properly on the mug may be becuase of ink aur some thing else need advice..thanks

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi Hasseb, there are lot of things that we could consider. Make sure you are using sublimation ink, sublimation paper and sublimated mugs.

[@haseeb1214]

@@Dot360PrintingTutorial yes i am using sublimation paper but i really dont know about the ink i normally use same printer for dark and white t shirts but when i am trying for mug always failed. Print on the sublimation can not properly on the mug with setting similar to your one like 380 t0 400 temp and 3 mins

[@haseeb1214]

@@Dot360PrintingTutorial previously i was using the simple mug as i am new in to this then i order from amazon the sublimation mugs for this purpose but unfortunately the result is same

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi Haseeb, sorry i missed your comments. You need to check if the ink is for sublimation so we could analyze the issue...can you confirm if the ink you’re using right now are still the same original ink included in the package?

[@haseeb1214]

@@Dot360PrintingTutorial yes it is a printer ink came with it and it is not a subkimation ink.

[@TruongNguyen-fc2hw]

What design software did you use

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

hi Truong, i am using photoshop

[@suddoocreshna5316]

Does pigment ink works ?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

hi Suddoo, i don't think it will work.

[@markanthonypanao1120]

So, what was the secret method?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi Mark, if you will compare the procedure with the other mug tutorial you will notice that this video tutorial is more informative than others..

[@victorchavez4284]

What paper size did you use?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi Victor, I am using an A4 size paper.

[@deserietorrez5523]

What is the printer you are using?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

hi Deserie, i am using an epson L805 converted to sublimation ink.

[@MNH81B]

What software you are using?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi MNH, I'm using photoshop, but you can use any software, as long you will use sublimation ink and paper.

[@wspaule]

what program po gamit nyo to create the design?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

hi Wspaule, photoshop po.

[@TECHJAMCHANNEL]

same mug press as mine

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi techjamchannel, i'm glad you we have the same heat press. goodluck to your printing jobs.

[@MrHollyoake]

From where can I buy this equipment. I would like to give my wife a birthday present

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi Stephen, there's a supplier nearby. better to check near to your place or amazon.

[@abhaychauhan5565]

Hello sir I don't understand how you split you A4 size sheet in three can you please explain step by step

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi Abhay, A4 size is 21x29.7cm. you can cover the mugs using 21x9cm. so you can print 3 designs in 1 A4 size paper.

[@chathurasenevirathne5846]

Is that inkjet printer or laser printer🤔

[@TheBinklemNetwork]

Does anyone have a good method for editing images that are very dark so that they look better once sublimated

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

hi TBN, you need to calibrate your printer.

[@TheBinklemNetwork]

@@Dot360PrintingTutorial cheers

[@danemathieu]

Yung temp mo na 300 degree, Celcius or Fahrenheit?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi Dean, celcius po

[@sherbertshell8220]

What sub paper did u use

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

hi sherbert, the branded is Caiyuan

[@sherbertshell8220]

@@Dot360PrintingTutorial thank you i currently use ink express but it leaves white stuff all over the cup

[@nanjepatience7465]

@@Dot360PrintingTutorial hi,please which of the caiyuan paper did you use. Is it the inkjet 110g or inkjet 115g or the caiyuan 125g. Please help

[@carpy3]

I did feel that you were going a little quick for me as ive not used PS yet but thankfully theres a pause button

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

hi carpy, thank you for your feedback. sorry if it is quite fast. i hope you got it right.

[@ashabuljannah5456]

Which printer Epson L130

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

hi Ashabul, i am using epson L805. check if you can convert your printer to sublimation ink.

[@ajignacio5872]

Master, ok lang po ba sa paper type: plain papers, anu po kalalabasan, wala po kasing matte na option sa printer ko po sana masagot master

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

HI Aj, first po dapat sublimation paper, sublimation printer and sublimated mugs. para mag work. then sa pagpirpint.. ung about po sa color options depende po un sa papel at ink.. pede nyo po itry kung minsan po nagiiba ang kulay..kaya kailangan icalibrate mo ang printer mo manually. meron akong isang tutorial about calibration. medyo mabusisi.. pero worth it para hindi sayang ang materials mo kakaulit...

[@jezzkoh553]

May I know what’s problem my picture will become yellowish after sublimation?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

it is either the color/printer is not calibrated or, try to reduce the time. yellowish also caused by overcooking.

[@neshiah4747]

Very helpful video. (PS you might wanna read up on copyright infringement.)

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi Neshia, thank you for your advise.

[@andreasanthimou2902]

how to make a usual mug to sublimation mug?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi Anthony, you have to make sure that you're using a printer with sublimation ink, sublimation paper, sublimated mugs and a heatpress.

[@rg2534]

Does images from google work ?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

hi Rg, for this sample, yes i got on the net. but for business, you cannot use copyrighted artworks.

[@honeyzzali9402]

sir question lng bkit ung akin di ng ttransfer ng phto sa mug i'm using L4150 epson printer sublimation ink and for paper im using "inkjet matte coated paper for transfer" then the pressing machine ano po kaya problema please advise nmn po😭

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

hi Honey, may iba iba pong factor kasi.. 1. ung injet matte coated paper po ba is for sublimation? 2. ung mug for sublimation din po ba? hindi po kasi lahat ng mug na puti pede printan. 3. sa machine po gamit ko si 360 temp / 60 secs. if sure po kayo na ang paper po ninyo at ink ay for sublimation.. then most probably po baka sa mugs ang prob.

[@crazzyheadphone8687]

Where you used ink

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi Saundarya, i use sublimation ink.

[@0001amitkumar]

For me, after 2 to 3 days, the mug colors are getting peeled off while holding or rubbing the mug. This way customers won't be able to use it or wash it. Currently we are using 370 degree and 120 seconds.

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi Ashok, sometimes it is because of the mug. it might be an old stocks.

[@leapoffaith7939]

So does it work after you decrease the amount of second?

[@0001amitkumar]

@@leapoffaith7939 it was an old stock, so varying seconds won't much help,

[@reileighliwanag5947]

Are you using sublimation ink? And what type of printing machine, is it sublimation printing machine too? I'll subscribe if you answer my question hahaha

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

"I'll subscribe if you answer my question hahaha" ----I decided not to answer your question...

[@seleldjdfmn221]

I want more! Can you Describe the greatest moment of your life in your next video. Also, I really want to be KZbin friends xd

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

thank you! we'll do. thanks for your feedback.

[@DentistReRo]

Also how can I print on the inside?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi Rena, you cannot sublimate the inner part, though there are some mugs that has already different solid colors available in the market.

[@hectorgideon4707]

Awesome im thinking of starting to print mugs .my biggest fear is being able to use a laptop

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

hi Hector, yes it is ok to use a laptop. i am also using a laptop connected to a monitor to see the real color.

[@jerryjeremy4038]

Pinanood ko tlga ito kasi bumili ako sa shopee ng thermal tape na gagamitin ko sana sa wiring ng motor.. dun ko napansin may "mugs" sa dulo ng title ng item. So hinanap ko meaning, at eto na nga.. pra pala sa mugs yung nabili ko. Hayup 😅🤣🤣🤣

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hehehhe... yan na siguro ang hint sir para magumpisa ka na ng printing...

[@TheArslan725]

I followed the same but I am getting a little blurry writing. What should I reduce heat or time ?

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

hi the arslan, blurry sometime happen because of the press. try to make it more tighter while pressing it to make sure that there will be no space between your mug and paper.

[@TheArslan725]

@@Dot360PrintingTutorial Thank you for your response.

[@assadnujjoo]

Your black didn't come out black in the fortnite one!

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

hi Assad, yes you are right. the printer is not yet callibrated when i created the video hence my focus here is the process of the mug sublimation.

[@assadnujjoo]

@@Dot360PrintingTutorial What did you do to make the black comes out black?

[@ThePuremagic72]

@@assadnujjoo Like to know this too, i am having same issues. I have an icc profile that makes the black come out brown. I am now using the epson profile, and am currently trying to use it with this profile instead.

[@assadnujjoo]

@@ThePuremagic72 any luck yet?

[@ThePuremagic72]

@@assadnujjoo Yes i didn't use the icc profile, and it came out gr8. weird. I used ICM in colour management.

[@andrewdavidloch360]

be careful as the mug is hot but it's OK to use a razor to take the mask off... (o:

[@Dot360PrintingTutorial]

Hi Andrew, just be careful with everything.