Dye Sublimation Printer on the Cheap - Convert Epson WF-7710 under $200

[@joycemclaurin1704]

I’ve been looking and waiting, Just purchased this printer for a super savings less than $75.00 plus free shipping. Just Google the model number. Can’t wait to be able to print larger designs. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I watch you every day!

[@BigSister56]

can you do the same with the 7720 Epson

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Definitely, it's even the same part numbers and process. That's what I run as a main printer.

[@arielloper8196]

man i love your vids, have ran into a couple that were what i was looking for. i just subbed and look forward to seeing what else you provide. i was also wondering how long have you been on youtube?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

I've been doing KZbin for a little less than 2 years. My process and editing get a little better with each video. If you look at some of my earlier work compared to newer stuff, there's a massive difference in editing and overall quality. Just everything is better: Flow, Color Grading, Audio, etc.

[@timtomnec]

would be better to do your ink intensive test then a test page?

[@TheCricketSoldier]

Thanks Jeff

[@7707377016]

Can you do this with the epson xp 15000

[@99tdtdtd]

I just bought a new 15000 $700 for sub and a used 7710 $50 for inkjet. My 7720 (sub) that I bout in 2017 $250 finally "expired". Is that normal? I called Epson and they said the life of the printing functions and software has "ran out". Thank you for the very informed and professional video. I greatly appreciate your time.

[@Eliza.22]

What is the name the colors to buy it? Thank you 😊

[@SouthpawsStudio]

It's Cosmos Ink

[@bmoviebloodbath]

Great video. Do you find that this is an ink guzzler?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

No, it's been fine for me!

[@paulsloan4725]

Great info thanks but what about replacing the cartridge chip for the cosmo cartridge I did not notice you do that.

[@tammysheets4312]

Hi, Im very new to sublimation. I just bought a Epson 2760. I was wondering if you have a video or if you could tell me all the settings for useing A-Sub paper? And yes im so very sorry there is a and..😁 On cricut design space i made a print for a 12oz tumbler. Size 9.235 X 5.75 so i am still in the guide lines. Anyway i used my laser printer for a practice cut n it was prefect. So thin i printed it on my epson and it printed fine but is a quarter inch short.?? I printed it 2 times still short. I have my cricut calibrated with all my printers. My son saud maybe a Margin is set on the printer. But i have no idea how any of that works. So thats why im asking for help. I've learned so much from watching ur channel and want to say thank you for sharing ur knowledge with us..

[@wfromiowa4352]

What about chipless cartridges? What do I need to utilize chipless refillable cartridges?

[@urbanspy2008]

@Southpaw's Studio Hello there! Thanks for sharing. Is dye sublimation ink the same as regular sublimation ink?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

It's completely different. Dye Sub ink is designed to bond to polyester when heated. It looks dull when printed on paper and then the color comes out when heated.

[@juliegoldring2099]

Hi what your thoughts on epso 1810 for sublamination...

[@ortegascraftyself2853]

Thanks for the printer plug

[@HFDay-qi6yc]

At first, I was like Nooo.. such good price! but, then I saw it had cartridges . Ok, nevermind I'm staying with my espon eco tank 2720 I just bought. But, thanks for sharing! Good tutorial! Good to know!

[@SouthpawsStudio]

But, the 2720 doesn't print 11" x 17" or 13" x 19", only 8.5" x 14".

[@HFDay-qi6yc]

@@SouthpawsStudio oh cool! Thanks! good to know.

[@taryncistrunktcre8ssweetse111]

Can you use any Epson printer to convert to sublimation? If not what do you recommend, I'm on a budget.

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Really any of those will work. The trick is to find a refurbished one on the clearance site. You'll just need to keep checking back.

[@goonie4754]

Can i use sub ink on epson wf-3530 ?

[@Miya-x-r2j]

Can a epson expression xp 4100 work for sublimation. New to it all. TIA i love the video

[@PlanetGamz]

Yes. Most all epson printers will. The main thing is different ones allow bigger print sizes & offer fax,copier,scanner, card slots, wifi & paper trays. The 7720 is always boasted as the best overall sublimation printer as the print quality is good as well as a low price & has all the bells & whistles.

[@leviteapparel]

Cool like it

[@jalajala4020]

Can't you continuously refill the same cartridge or do you need to buy new cartridges every time?

[@thecuteysakura]

I just bought a refurbished et 4700 is that a good printer for this? Do I have to do anything special to it?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Honestly, just fill it with sublimation ink and you'll be good to go!

[@joanmejia3064]

Thanks for the video and the links you provided! I was thinking of getting the 15000 because it prints larger images. Would I have to do a test print first with the ink that’s provided? Or can I just do a test print with the ink from the conversion kit?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

On the Eco tank models, just go directly with the sublimation ink. There's no need to add the factory ink at all.

[@thephilosopher5799]

Was thinking the same

[@Downfall466]

Can these be installed on any Epson ink jet printer?

[@gailm8462]

You can go to Cosmo Ink website. They list all the printers with tutorials

[@kraigskyland5590]

Got an epson workforce 7710 printer, the original owner tried converting it to sublimation but it didnt work. Is there anyway to deep clean it the print head and use the regular inks?

[@vilgott8268]

Do you know anything about the Epson WF 7720? 7710 ain’t available in my country. Would it be as good for heat transfer?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Yes, it's the same thing as the 7710, but with an additional paper tray. It's actually what I use as a primary printer.

[@vilgott8268]

@@SouthpawsStudio Okay, thankyou! Great video also👍

[@SouthpawsStudio]

@@vilgott8268 thanks!

[@abnerrivera6398]

Good luck finding one at the retail price. These printers are sold out everywhere and reselling for 3 to 4 times the price.

[@chasecaldwell7989]

is it possible to do this with a wf 4833?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Yes, you would just need the right kit/cartridges for it.

[@dslafacionttdonnacooper1482]

You sir thaks a million. I need this I am starting a tshirt business and looking for cheapest easiest way possible. I think this is it. Can I swap with regular cartridges when want to print a document

[@SouthpawsStudio]

I wouldn't swap back and forth. That's way more trouble than it's worth. I suggest a cheap laser printer for things like shipping labels.

[@ericalopez2757]

I have same printer same ink but my prints when pressed are so dull any tips ?

[@janetcanter589]

I have an Epson Photo Stylus 1400 I rarely use and would like to convert. Would you recommend that? I don't see any sub ink from Cosmos, but I found a kit from InkPro2day. What do you think?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

If there's a kit for it, it's probably fine.

[@d.s.charley7383]

Hi Is there any chance that model is still on that website because I click on the link, and it took me to the Clearance Epson website, but I don't see it? I hope I did it right.

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Yes, you have to keep checking.. they have them on there every now and again.

[@greekdolcelove6143]

I have the Epson wf 7710 I only used it several times last year can I still switch it over to sublimation ink? Thank you

[@Ms33Brownsugar]

what size paper will this printer take i would love to no if it can print 11x17

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Yes, it will do up to a 13"x 19" print, making it perfect for sublimation

[@Ms33Brownsugar]

@@SouthpawsStudio thank you so much

[@hollihaddix4491]

Does the printer have to be new to convert to sublimation ink? I have an Epson WF3640 for which I wanted to get sublimation ink, but it's a few years old.

[@DragonsGaura]

Do you need a program to make it work as sublimation

[@deeberry93]

So I found one the epson 2820 would I be able to convert that type?

[@doycebrimmage6865]

I just bought the WF7820 printer. Is there a chipless firmware available for this printer.

[@Shiyma99]

Nice Printer I wish i could find it for that price, right now it's 949.00 bucks on amazon for USA

[@Bamboocreate]

Hi! Would this work on satin bags?

[@yazminmatthew123009]

Hello I have an epson 4734 which sublimation kit do you recommend?

[@islandgirlforever2868]

thanks for the detail video

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@REINABROWN]

How can you tell when the old original ink is out?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

You'll notice a difference visually. In addition, you could sub the output on polyester fabric.

[@jeaninedavis1884]

Hello I’m still having issues nozzle check is good but I am still getting band lines on my prints any help would be hreat

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Did you turn off "High Speed" in the print settings yet?

[@jeaninedavis1884]

Is it possible I can pay you to help me further? I’m very close to throwing it out the window lol my email address [e-mail]

[@nancygerbasio1166]

Does this printer print 13 x 19 and where did you purchase your encourages from the sublimation not the regular ink?

[@gasawayelizabeth9683]

Great video! So this printer doesn’t have a chip on ink cartridges? So can you reuse the ink cartridges?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Yes, they are auto-resetting cartridges.

[@gasawayelizabeth9683]

Thanks

[@reynaldoreyna839]

We're can u buy the auto resetting chips

[@kalinelson7943]

i have a wf 7010 that had been used for sublimation before (someone else) but i need help with setting it up on my computer would it be the same settings?

[@samanthagutierrez3805]

Ive seen a post or 2 on tiktok about sublimation printer settings.. I'd search tiktok if you cNt find your answer here on youtube.

[@MarinaGarcia-bp5rp]

Thank you for sharing!

[@dragonflysRcool]

You don’t have to actually flush out the original ink in this one like you do with the eco tank ones?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

No, all of the ink is contained in cartridges. I suggest going straight to sublimation ink with Eco tanks.

[@dragonflysRcool]

@@SouthpawsStudio the issue is the eco tanks 15000 is sold out everywhere and that’s the only one that prints large paper. Did you not end up liking this set up?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

@@dragonflysRcool The 7710 and 7720 are fine printers, but they are discontinued and tough to find. The ET15000 and ET8550 will be the "go-to" printer going forward.

[@dragonflysRcool]

@@SouthpawsStudio thank you!

[@tanishsoto1176]

I thought you are not supposed to use regular ink in a printer you want to convert?

[@juniorjohansen1097]

Ur not he did it wrong

[@davidwilcox8801]

I believe he used standard ink to make sure the printer worked properly as it was 'refurbished', He's done many and been doing it a long time.

[@painunmanaged]

What is better for t-shirt dye sublimation or sublimation or is that the same? I've just started and I'm very confused

[@SouthpawsStudio]

It's the same thing, just different name.

[@painunmanaged]

@@SouthpawsStudio thanks again.

[@Rellyrell2xs]

@@SouthpawsStudio if you know a subscriber is confused why would you say something more confusing instead of just Helping in a very detailed Concise way? No sub from us newbies.

[@SouthpawsStudio]

@@Rellyrell2xs I thought I answered the question just fine. Dye Sublimation = Sublimation.. it's the exact same thing.

[@lachula8267]

I have same one n i saw other videos n it recommended to leave the air hole open does it really matter cuz mine are open

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Either way, I don't think it matters that much.

[@jimmys511]

Can I use sublimation for making stickers?im new to this

[@Imperialprince1018]

i followed your instructions to convert my wf 7710 into a sublimatin printer but after doing two print head cleans and i few nozzle checks the paper seems to be coming out almost blank only a few black marks none of the other colors show on the paper. what could i have done wrong or am i still good?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

That's normal. My first one took around 20 cycles of cleaning and nozzle checks to work right. I would do around 10 and if it doesn't work at that point, let it sit overnight and start back tomorrow on it.

[@Blackcatgfxx]

Hi! How did this go for you Dionis?

[@jazzieortiz215]

thank you very helpful now what if i buy it refurbished and only put the sub ink cartridges do i still have to do those test prints?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Yes, you'll want to make sure that ink is coming through. Skipping this step could lead to some serious headache when trying to print at first.

[@denisepatino4592]

Help can my Epson WF 3520 be converted to a sublimation printer?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Yes, you just need refillable cartridges and you can basically do the same process shown in the video.

[@Latanya-eq2hz]

The price for the printer changed?

[@vidchic18]

The new cartridges you bought for the sub ink( the ones you filled), would they work for any epson, or just this model?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Each model may require different cartridges.

[@PlanetGamz]

How would I print a sublimation print over 11" wide? Was told this printer prints 13" x 19" borderless. I already have this printer I'm using for my htv & htp prints with pigment ink but was thinking about buying a epson eco tank 15000 for sublimation for the large size prints but if this 7720 will do those large sizes also I will just use it.

[@SouthpawsStudio]

You just specify the size in your program.

[@JuliaRtv50]

Hello New to your channel. So I want to ask you can an HP printer officejet 7610 be converted into a sublimation printer? I'd appreciate your response and thoughts. Thank you.

[@SouthpawsStudio]

You can't. HP printers use heat in the printhead vs the vibration in the Epson printhead that causes it to print.

[@JuliaRtv50]

@@SouthpawsStudio Thank You I appreciate your response. What do you think about the Epson Surecolor T3170 24”and T5170 36” can they be converted? Thank You for you help I greatly appreciate it as I am new to this and want to make a wise and efficient long time purchase, I don’t want to buy today and in the next few months have to upgrade or purchase another.

[@terriyowashington4474]

Hi I’m trying to buy this printer to save on regular ink NOT CONVERT TO SUB is the any way that I can refill the original ink cartridge with eco tank bottle ink PLEASE HELP BECAUSE THE REGULAR INK IS SO EXPENSIVE

[@SouthpawsStudio]

You can just pick up refillable cartridges, without the sublimation ink and fill them with cheaper ink.. it will work just fine.

[@EyseKold]

Where did you find an epson wf 7710 for under 200 at?

[@joannlievsay6623]

Found a WF 7520 Could it be used for sublimation?

[@streetz1803]

The link doesn't show this printer

[@macarmenarceniadulay7299]

I want to buy an Espon 3820 will it be okay for sublimation printing?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

It looks like it will work fine, assuming you can get the correct cartridges.

[@adanilda1980]

Damn dude I am so glad I found your side I truly appreciate this video I’m definitely going to be a new subscriber #NewSubscriber !!! I look forward to seeing more videos.

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Thanks, I try to put out as many videos as I can.. I probably have 50 more queued up!

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[@javondajohnson4314]

Would a WF 2850 work well for this?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Yes, it will work fine, assuming you have the correct cartridges.

[@sharonburns2228]

Just found you today. Can you show something you sublimated using this printer. If you already have please send link

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Literally everything in every sublimation video on this channel was made with a 7710 or 7720 Printer with Cosmos Ink.

[@yannbrice2789]

good

[@kathleenlust663]

I bought a brand new epson 2720 and it just won't print. I used hiipoo ink which I filled before turning on. It acts like its printing, but produces blank pages. Any thoughts???

[@SouthpawsStudio]

It will probably take several cycles of cleanings/purge files/nozzle checks before you see ink through there

[@kathleenlust663]

@@SouthpawsStudio I've cleaned probably 6-7 times....not even a shadow of ink shows.

[@mistyrife5664]

Do the ink cartridges for the WF7710 have chips that have to be transferred to the sub ink cartridges?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

No, that's only the new WF78XX series. You can actually just do a chipless firmware to the 7710.

[@jayhamm34]

What color management are you using to get the prints accurate? Thanks

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Try this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX7dlWuEppmkfdU&ab_channel=Southpaw%27sStudio

[@Thefurryfamsquad]

Thank you for this video! I am new and was looking for a detailed video on this and found yours! Thanks a ton!

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lilenr3499]

I read that only printers that are pressure(driven?) and not those that are thermal can be converted to sublimation printer. How do we know which printers are those? Those info are normally not included in specs of printers.

[@Narutojaden]

Yeah I converted my Epson that was for Ink not sublimation... the first thing it printed it got ink jammed I used everything in my power to clean it out (I’m not technically “illiterate”) and now I can’t find anyone that will even look at it even though I didn’t even tell them I used other type of ink ... they just aren’t allowed to even work on Epson printers ... I called all of the printer repair shops even the mom and pop shops ... my last option is to ask my uncles at a family gathering if I remember because they don’t answer calls/texts but if asked face to face they would feel obligated to do so because everyone will be watching and they need to keep up their image

[@christarussell8775]

Thanks for your video!! After running the test prints, how do you know when the original ink is gone and the sub ink is ready ?

[@lizarrrdbeth]

You're taking the printer ink cartridges out you are filling and putting in the sublimation ink in their own tanks.. watch that part of the video again.

[@christarussell8775]

@@lizarrrdbeth I understand and I did watch. He ran multiple test runs and I just wasn’t sure if there was a point on a test run that would let you know when it was ready.

[@SouthpawsStudio]

I suggest just watching the colors. There is a noticable difference between the standard ink vs dye sub.

[@christarussell8775]

@@SouthpawsStudio thank you !!!

[@Dangerfloof684]

@@lizarrrdbeth that’s not what she asked… you realize the ink runs through lines right?? Read the question again.

[@AgentCabria]

Where can you actually find a 7720 for under 200 bucks? I'm looking for one and the Epson store was out.

[@SouthpawsStudio]

You have to keep checking the store. I've noticed that they usually update stock at night, so that's usually your best chance. This was actually a 7710, basically the same thing, minus an additional paper tray.

[@shevorneylynch7374]

@@SouthpawsStudio ammconfused is that a 7710 is so what name of printer. And I needba printer that print 11x19 can you tell where.

[@shevorneylynch7374]

@@SouthpawsStudio I order one wait 2 months then they say they can't get it.

[@SouthpawsStudio]

@@shevorneylynch7374 they occasionally have them in-stock..

[@ambitiousahmadmustafa1649]

Please can you help me i have bought epson l3150 i just need to know if i can switch it for sublimation printing?!!

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Yes, you can just add the sublimation ink. It will work just fine.

[@aureliopacheco4731]

Great work. What's the biggest size you can print.

[@SouthpawsStudio]

13" x 19"

[@saracoyazo8406]

Hello! We purchased a epson WF-7840 and we are trying to convert it to sub ink we have done all the steps to do that, but when we get to the print test page it’s always blank any ideas on what we are doing wrong? Any help would be very appreciated! My husband is about to pull his hair out! Haha

[@srlsigns7944]

You need to prime the ink cartridges. There are loads of videos you can watch. Basically, fill your new cartridges with sub ink, plug vent hole, insert empty syringe into fill hole and pull up on plunger. You’ll create a vacuum that will pull ink into the hollow circle part of the cartridge. Plug fill hole, unplug vent hole and run a couple cleaning cycles and it should print.

[@tinamomoftwims]

I appreciate your video. I have a 7720 that I use for regular printing. I am thinking of converting it to sublimation. So this was helpful. Here's my question, or comment. Since the printer didn't already have injet ink, why didn't you just start with the sublimation ink to begin with? That would have been so much easier. I have seen videos of this printer being brand new, and starting it with sub ink. I have the epson 2720 that I bought to convert to sublimation. I put the sub ink in from the get go. No need to clean heads etc, to get rid of regular ink.

[@SouthpawsStudio]

I use the standard ink first just to make sure the printer prints correctly with it.

[@tonyalucz7226]

@@SouthpawsStudio I watched several video where they tell u not to use the factory ink at all if u r using the printer as a Sublimation printer & once u convert your printer to Sublimation printer u must never use factory ink. Is this correct?

[@crystalmarie9778]

Just when I wanted to buy this printer it’s now discounted 😒

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Just keep checking.. They add them to the site ever so often.

[@mzchocolate66]

Amazon has them for a nice price

[@Chaosmama417]

I was always told not to EVER use regular ink when you're converting your printer to a sub printer.. but u clearly just used reg ink thru yours.. did you have any issues with that? Any issues with the regular ink interfering with the sub ink?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

No, it's fine. I wouldn't do regular ink with an Ecotank, but in cartridge printers, it's fine. The real reason to do it is to make sure the refurbished printer prints as expected. I've done this with all 4 of the refurbished printers that I've done to date.

[@annetteolsen8088]

I have an eco tank that has factory ink in it and I want to convert it to sublimation ink can I do that? If I can can you doa video showing how?

[@IPv6Freely]

No you can't. Once it's had regular ink in it, there's no way to fully clean it out.

[@dslafacionttdonnacooper1482]

New subscriber 🤗

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Yay! Thank you!

[@LilTigga16]

Ugh I searched for it and its discontinued :(

[@SouthpawsStudio]

epson.com/Clearance-Center/All-in-One-Printers/WorkForce-WF-7720-Wide-format-All-in-One-Printer---Refurbished/p/C11CG37201-N - They are literally in-stock right now. Sure, they're discontinued and won't have warranty, but we're voiding the warranty anyways.

[@LilTigga16]

@@SouthpawsStudio thank you!

[@TwistedBPD]

Can I convert and already used (with factor ink) epson printer into a sublimation printer. Will I have to print a number of sheets before trying to transfer to clothing, to make sure all the factor in is gone?

[@IPv6Freely]

No, you can't.

[@joannlievsay6623]

He just did regular ink with the test page And then changed out the tanks 🤔

[@sethriggle1462]

Cheapest I've seen was like $500 for one of these on amazon. They really that cheap onn the manufacturer website?

[@SouthpawsStudio]

Those are typically 3rd party seller gouging the market. I found mine for $109 directly through Epson.

[@idontcare1481]

@@SouthpawsStudio Hi! I love your channel. I’m so glad I found you. As soon as I get my stimulus I’m going to be buying. Do you know of any deals right now ? Also, what else would I need to buy? I thank you so so much!

[@nixondesign5093]

I am Haitian, I have my printer that is not working properly epson 7710

[@massprankstv324]

U should of never put the regular ink in first

[@SouthpawsStudio]

I never understand why people say this... Whoever told you this has zero understanding of exactly how things actually work (The manufacturing/refurbishing/troubleshooting process)... When buying a sublimation printer, I usually just buy a refurb, because we're voiding the warranty anyway. As part of the refurbishing process, the printheads are inked and tested using standard Epson ink. Based on your logic, the damage is already done at that point. But, let's say that it isn't that way.. and you put sublimation ink directly in. If it doesn't print, how to you troubleshoot a printer that isn't really known whether or not it works? You could be chasing a problem that's printhead related or anything else. IF it's a cartridge printer, I will ALWAYS test with the factory inks, just to confirm that the printer is function prior to the conversion process. My mind cannot be changed on this. On EcoTank printers, you should go straight to dye sub.

[@eljanbeeson2075]

Man your pushing air into the carts slow down you will have to get it out of you push that hard slow pushing ink into carts

[@DragonsGaura]

No longer under $200 and they're all sold out

[@Putifly69]

I wish it was that much I seen$900 for it

[@bigt6065]

Would a Epson WF 3820 work with the conversion

[@Mrs.Kingpin]

dang i accidently tried to fill the blue like the black. will that mess it up

[@SouthpawsStudio]

No, it should be fine. Might have a few more bubbles than normal, but it'll sort out.