Should I Buy a Sublimation Printer: 5 Things to Know to Avoid Buyers Remorse

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Silhouette School with Melissa Viscount

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@blondiez28
@blondiez28 Жыл бұрын
you can sublimate onto 100% cotton but you need to use either white glitter HTV or sublimation HTV to sublimate onto first. And if the cotton is dark then if you are just using the sublimation HTV then you need a white HTV base first.
@msBjones002
@msBjones002 Жыл бұрын
I siser subli to do it
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
That’s not sublimating onto the shirt, that’s sublimating onto a different material then applying it to the shirt. It's a "hack" / process that adds multiple steps and has a different result (hand vs no hand) than sublimating onto a shirt.
@Travel.Mj44
@Travel.Mj44 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info
@JD-72191
@JD-72191 11 ай бұрын
I did a lot of research prior to converting an Epson EcoTank into a sublimation printer. I haven’t heard one person say their converted printer only lasted a short time. Perhaps most ppl buying these printers do so because it’s less expensive and they only intend to use it for their own personal projects. Not a business, meaning low volume.
@joditrovato9348
@joditrovato9348 8 ай бұрын
I'm on year 4 and going strong ..
@MKIV_ELM
@MKIV_ELM 5 ай бұрын
@@joditrovato9348care to share which model of epson printer u are using? Thank you
@heidifoil1142
@heidifoil1142 4 ай бұрын
What model has been going for 4 yes. Newbie overwhelmed!
@kathydowell3168
@kathydowell3168 4 ай бұрын
Buy an EPSON DO NOT BUY SAWGRASS Ordered ink that was sold stated was for my printer, after installing it sawgrass has blocked me out of using my printer, blocked me out of all software. I have made hundreds of designs and found out even before I was blocked there was no way to save them, now they have changed their software and everyone will loose all of their work that is in the older version. they left me with no warning, just blocked me from any use of all products, so all money I have invested, is gone. I just would not want anyone else to be in that place.
@AmysExquisiteGifts
@AmysExquisiteGifts 4 ай бұрын
@@joditrovato9348what brand and model are you using?
@alidadebruyn36
@alidadebruyn36 8 күн бұрын
My sawgrass lasted 8 years, it never gave up I upgraded, 5 years later again the second sawgrass never gave up I upgraded to an Epson L1800 because it was A3 plus size, still going strong. Don’t be discourage, sublimation like any other product has wear and tare but it is awesome to get into, I started small and now full into it with my own website selling made back my money for my printers heat presses etc now living off the profits
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool 6 күн бұрын
That's incredible! Thank you for sharing your success story. It's inspiring to hear how far you've come with sublimation.
@celtic5764
@celtic5764 Жыл бұрын
I finally got my EPSON Eco Tank ET 2720 out of it’s box since I bought it like 4 years ago. This is probably the cheapest route I could afford. I have done a lot of researching so I know what I can and can’t sublimate on and even though I haven’t sublimate on anything I have told a lot of people 90% of what you just said in this video. I feel like I’m a broken record when I say you can’t sublimate on cotton or dark fabric unless you have some sort of polyester and or polyester with some sort of a white coating or base to sublimate on darks. I’m trying to think what is the right sublimation ink to buy. Thanks for your time.
@FkNutZ2
@FkNutZ2 4 күн бұрын
cheap sublimation tumblers Amazon has 4 pack for 19.00
@donnav645
@donnav645 2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always Melissa! People should always do their homework before purchasing anything!
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!!
@rashidahrichardson8274
@rashidahrichardson8274 Жыл бұрын
2023 March and I’m doing mine
@angelmika2010
@angelmika2010 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I was researching if I should purchase it and came across your video. This really helped with my decision.
@asheryl1966
@asheryl1966 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I was thinking of learning how to do sublimation but now I think I'm going to just stick to using a cutting machine.
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@mechaem1426
@mechaem1426 Жыл бұрын
What projects do you do with the cutting machine?
@elainecongo3827
@elainecongo3827 9 ай бұрын
LOL MY THOUGHTS ALSO...I'M NOT READY FOR ALL THIS AND FOR WHAT I DO I REALLY DON'T NEED TO USE SUBLIMATION
@jerseyjoes
@jerseyjoes Ай бұрын
This is a great video and wish I knew all this before I bought my vinyl cutter, sticker maker. So to print tumblers or mugs, about time I buy everything and years later when my equipment wears out is when I will break even cost wise on everything I bought. So in reality, it's cheaper to print and cut vinyl and coat with epoxy resin for tumblers.
@bernardskerrett7350
@bernardskerrett7350 8 ай бұрын
I found you video to be informative. It was clear and concise and you did not hold back. I appreciated that. Thanks for the enlightenment.
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool 8 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@RenataBka
@RenataBka Жыл бұрын
Yes and no, we have a lot of hacks that is possible to sublimate in cotton. I love the clear mate or gloss htvront cut the htvront first press in the shirt then put the sublimation design and press it. It just do the trick
@shereadsmysteries
@shereadsmysteries Жыл бұрын
Maybe this is just me, but the reason I want to sublimate is to make it a little safer to wash. HTV kind of defeats that purpose for me. But again, that may be just me!
@selvin9845
@selvin9845 3 ай бұрын
Hi Melissa, thank you very much for this video, it gave me the right information I needed before buying a Sublimate printer. I now know I should not buy it for the purposes I wanted it for. Thank you very much pretty lady!!
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool 3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! I'm glad it was helpful
@angelafintonis5493
@angelafintonis5493 Жыл бұрын
I was told you can use any printer for sublimation as long as you have sublimation paper is that correct?
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
Hey there, no, you will want to buy a sublimation printer that has print heads that are designed for sublimation ink and then use sublimation paper. I have a full sublimation starter list here: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/sublimation-supplies-for-beginners.html
@shawndajones66
@shawndajones66 Жыл бұрын
That’s interesting to know because no one tells you this information
@raychelschultz6518
@raychelschultz6518 8 ай бұрын
If you google pros and cons of anything you buy, they will tell you. I researched this easily myself. I always suggest anything that you're going to purchase research the pros and cons before doing so.
@eudaimonia359
@eudaimonia359 Жыл бұрын
I literally sublimated on 100% cotton yesterday and it worked so what do you mean that it won’t work? (I used StarCraft sublimation paper)
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
Sublimating on 100% cotton directly will not last long...
@Handmadelovelycustoms
@Handmadelovelycustoms Жыл бұрын
It will go on cotton and start fading badly after a few washes
@barbmac8572
@barbmac8572 Жыл бұрын
Very good information, Melissa. Helps me a ton. Thank you
@WaioluUkulele
@WaioluUkulele 7 ай бұрын
Hi, I’m new to silhouette. Do you have a calibration video?
@tbncbn7143
@tbncbn7143 9 ай бұрын
so what printer you recommend for sublimation?
@Don_2773
@Don_2773 Жыл бұрын
Why then do they sell sublimation paper for cotton ? I'm thinking about trying this but I hate poly shirts.
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
Hey there, sublimation ink needs a polyester material of some sort to bond to. Products that make it possible to sublimate "on" cotton are providing some sort of polyester barrier for the ink to bond to. If you would like to print for cotton consistently, I'd check out DTF or White Toner instead. Check out this blog post comparison: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2023/04/sublimation-vs-dtf-what-is-difference.html
@Don_2773
@Don_2773 Жыл бұрын
​@@SilhouetteSchool thank you, I appreciate you taking your time to provide the information. Have a wonderful day.
@gamingdestruction2918
@gamingdestruction2918 3 ай бұрын
What printer number do you recommend to use to print on mugs? And I know the cup machine I'll use. Pioneer works, (Sublimation Mug Heat Press Printer Machine | Automatic Mug Press DIY | Use with Infusible Ink Materials & Coffee Mugs (11oz - 15oz) | One-Touch Setting | Auto-Off Safety Feature ) just need to mske sure get right printer for the job.
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool 3 ай бұрын
I'm not sure what you mean by printer number. Are you asking which sublimation printer to get?
@gamingdestruction2918
@gamingdestruction2918 3 ай бұрын
@@SilhouetteSchool yeah sorry there is alot of printer, and I can't find the exact one online, for making mugs. I know is a Epson but there so many different one's. Yes what printer exact please.
@lobo4950
@lobo4950 Ай бұрын
How are people sublimating on black shirts? I see it on etsy all the time. just curious...
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool Ай бұрын
Sublimation won't show on dark-colored fabrics like black shirts. If you're seeing designs on black shirts, they're likely DTF transfers or screen prints or a combination of HTV and sublimation. Another option is bleaching a small area of the black shirt and then sublimating onto the bleached portion.
@lobo4950
@lobo4950 29 күн бұрын
@@SilhouetteSchool great. thank you for the info
@ketxyoung6399
@ketxyoung6399 2 ай бұрын
U can if u used the htvront white hack
@jennamb87
@jennamb87 10 ай бұрын
You can use a spray jennifer maker says
@rockannm
@rockannm Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate this video! Thank you for the info!
@Travel.Mj44
@Travel.Mj44 9 ай бұрын
Awesome video. It was very informative and means more research😂 thanks so much
@Jeany829
@Jeany829 Жыл бұрын
For me at Moment i cant afford a Sublimation Printer so today i went to a Professional Printer Shop where each Print Out for Shirts or textile it Costs each Print 10€ at moment i do Not have any Order at my shopify Store 😮iam still learning 😮🎉🎉the Sublimation on the mugs make me a headache i will learn this as well😊
@MikeGravs-vg2bi
@MikeGravs-vg2bi Жыл бұрын
I want an Epson f570 but didn’t know you need to leave it running. Plus being in the military I move more than the usual person every couple years. I wouldn’t use this machine all the time but also wasn’t the capabilities of the f570 compared to the smaller printers? Now I don’t know what to do, any suggestions
@MikeGravs-vg2bi
@MikeGravs-vg2bi Жыл бұрын
Want the capabilities**
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
Hi there- they all need to be left plugged in. There's more info here on the F570 www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/epson-f570-sublimation-printer.html
@alidadebruyn36
@alidadebruyn36 8 күн бұрын
About the warranty on sublimation printers, that is incorrect I bought printers from both sawgrass and Epson both from reputable sublimation companies and both suppliers gave warranty with it
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool 6 күн бұрын
I am referring to converting inkjet printers for sublimation in this video. Adding sublimation ink instead of the provided printer ink is what voids the warranty.
@dkastra26
@dkastra26 Жыл бұрын
why not eco solvent? easier and better quality or not?
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
I have other videos on ecosolvent, this video is specifically about sublimation
@audreygray3691
@audreygray3691 5 ай бұрын
You can now they made a spray for dark shirts
@cathypeterson2874
@cathypeterson2874 Жыл бұрын
Can you tell me where to buy the polyester shirts in bulk , at a discounted price? I haven't gotten the printer as of yet. Just trying to get all the info i can .. before i start out buying things. Thanks in advance ☺️
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
Hey there! You can purchase wholesale sublimation blanks in a large variety of places! I have a list of blanks you can use for sublimation here too: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2019/08/10-non-cricut-infusible-ink-blanks-you.html
@charlenepidhany2767
@charlenepidhany2767 2 ай бұрын
Extremely helpful. Thank you😁👍🏻
@trscsaeg
@trscsaeg 2 жыл бұрын
What’s the best paper cutter to get straight cuts for tumblers
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
Hey there! I have this one and it's great: amzn.to/3VkLMuE (afil).
@taniabarrowman266
@taniabarrowman266 Жыл бұрын
Can you use sublimation for jandals
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry I do not understand what you are asking
@johnbarnette3916
@johnbarnette3916 2 жыл бұрын
thanks
@kwedjie20
@kwedjie20 11 ай бұрын
very informative.Thanks!
@lindamarie6651
@lindamarie6651 Жыл бұрын
Could you do a more in depth video on the Epson f170 please? I was planning on purchasing one but you had mentioned in your video that it won't really work for the tumblers. Is there a way to work around that? I'd appreciate any info, thanks
@narchitek
@narchitek Жыл бұрын
It works just fine for tumblers. I have F170, 2800 (one with Hippo Ink and another with ASUB ink), 8550 (with Cosmo Ink), and F570. The F170, F570 and Hippo ink print very well, colors are accurate and require very little pressure. Not sure why she would the F170 is not great for Tumblers. I would recommend the F170 to get up and running without issues. Also the F170 uses the Precision Core print head that is used in all of Epsons higher end printers, including their DTG F2100 printer.
@lindamarie6651
@lindamarie6651 Жыл бұрын
@@narchitek if I remember correctly I think she had said the print wouldn't be big enough to wrap around a tumbler. It's been bit since I watched it. I did end up buying the F170 and I absolutely love it! Thanks for your input though!
@rocknrollkitchen
@rocknrollkitchen Жыл бұрын
very helpful thanks
@donnav645
@donnav645 2 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video recommending a really good all in one Tumblr press
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool 2 жыл бұрын
Hey there! I love this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIrPfq2Gd9WnhdU
@tonyhaltmar5982
@tonyhaltmar5982 Жыл бұрын
You're THE BEST! 🙏
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@MrRenoman2011
@MrRenoman2011 Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much
@mydotes2456
@mydotes2456 Жыл бұрын
I believe you can still sublimated on dark fabrics , that's why there is an option for sublimation paper for white and dark shirt!
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
You cannot sublimate directly on dark fabrics. You would need an additional medium like Easy Subli (that is white) to provide an underlay for the design. Otherwise it will not show up.
@Wrightn221
@Wrightn221 Жыл бұрын
You can't sublimate on dark unless there's a white background as she stated.
@khoffman9046
@khoffman9046 Жыл бұрын
@@SilhouetteSchool have you done a tutorial on using the Easy Subli on dark shirts along with a Silhouette?
@enlovegyjourney
@enlovegyjourney Жыл бұрын
Thank you some much ❤❤❤
@Goldie1201
@Goldie1201 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video.
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome
@rashidahrichardson8274
@rashidahrichardson8274 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much not purchasing one unless my business is booming
@jamierussjr
@jamierussjr 11 ай бұрын
My niece started sublimation. She sublimated on Black shirts and shorts for her son
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool 11 ай бұрын
She did not sublimation directly...b/c it's not possible. She probably cut white flock HTV and sublimated onto that and then applied that to the shirt
@TheOnlyRebeccaLHall
@TheOnlyRebeccaLHall Жыл бұрын
This was great, thank you!
@skeetasutherland
@skeetasutherland Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this important information ❤
@TamiT3
@TamiT3 2 жыл бұрын
Great videos!
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@cliffart7398
@cliffart7398 Жыл бұрын
so there were 6 things, or maybe 7? That's okay, i watched some of your videos before this one and bought my F170. Not a production shop or a business. I have a new granddaughter so t-shirts and tumblers are my future.
@narchitek
@narchitek Жыл бұрын
It transfers on tumblers just fine. The Epson paper is thinner and looks like it prints less ink, but the colors are accurate and are vibrant.
@xenancy8725
@xenancy8725 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for saving me from myself. 😅
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
Any time!
@momabthatsme7888
@momabthatsme7888 Жыл бұрын
Well this was discouraging
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
Hey there! Not sure which part is discouraging? If you need additional information about sublimation, we have a section on the blog here: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/p/everything-to-know-about-sublimation_9.html
@amandadominci4492
@amandadominci4492 2 ай бұрын
Right... not that the information was discouraging... but like #2 the black... I wanted to sublimate on a black hoodie... but now I'm like... nope nevermind...
@Marthisdil
@Marthisdil Жыл бұрын
...and if you DO buy a dye sublimation printer, get an Epson F170 or F570 :)
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
Preach lol
@stanceworks7995
@stanceworks7995 Жыл бұрын
@@SilhouetteSchool still busy watching this video but saw this comment - why specifically these models?
@HVACRTECH-83
@HVACRTECH-83 Жыл бұрын
@stance works because for consumers those are probably the best options, they're great printers and are made for sublimation and you'll have full warranty unlike any conversion printers,
@shalbsara4326
@shalbsara4326 4 ай бұрын
Tooo late I just bought it 😢
@MAXPRESS_S-Corp
@MAXPRESS_S-Corp 8 ай бұрын
Good Job !!!
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool 8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@LaplacianFourier
@LaplacianFourier 5 ай бұрын
Damn, this lady is intense… I like it!
@lorrielarribas5738
@lorrielarribas5738 Ай бұрын
Info is great but I feel you’re yelling AT me. Please tone it down a bit. I had to stop and go cuz of palpitations. lol Just down a bit.
@hppress4636
@hppress4636 Жыл бұрын
@coolvideos8864
@coolvideos8864 28 күн бұрын
very shouty!
@xlrationmarine
@xlrationmarine 10 ай бұрын
Who’s on first?
@seferart1972
@seferart1972 Жыл бұрын
I will sell all tools printers and cutter machine. Better hand drawing.
@mdalexander1440
@mdalexander1440 6 ай бұрын
I started watching this video and the woman is highly annoying, JC 😂, that's 2 minutes I can't get back, she's like annoying co-worker
@0780156668
@0780156668 4 ай бұрын
I need Sawgrass ink. So expensive in south Africa
@annbrogan2700
@annbrogan2700 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. This was very helpful.
@SilhouetteSchool
@SilhouetteSchool Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
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