Sublimation Printer Settings and Manual Color Correction

Are you struggling with your sublimation printer settings? Want to correct your printer with manual color correction? I am tackling how to set your sublimation printer up for the best results in this video! I even include how to make it a printer preset so you can easily pick the same settings every time you go to print. Sublimation crafting can be difficult with an Epson EcoTank printer when your colors are way off from what you had in mind. Use these guidelines to run some color tests and dial in your printer to EXACTLY the colors you need for your craft projects. I know you can be successful with dye sublimation!
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0:00 Introduction
0:23 Why color correction
1:16 PC vs MAC
1:53 Can't find printer settings
2:47 Using Word for printing
3:36 Printer settings
4:17 Manual color correction
5:46 Making a printer preset
7:10 Using Cricut Design Space
8:05 Making presets in any program
8:30 Using Photoshop
9:22 Changing settings on printer
10:14 How to test colors
13:55 Preset values for starting
15:20 Wrap up

[@marybb2229]

Angie. I just want to say thank you for the time you spend on these printing sublimation problems. You readily impart your knowledge for those of us having problems. And that’s just on sublimation. Many of us have watched lots of your KZbin videos on our diverse crafting choices so I assume you are diligently answering those KZbin video questions as well. It’s time consuming so THANK YOU. This video helped with my “yellow” color printing issue. I think you must’ve been a teacher at one time with your poise in front of the camera. Awesome!

[@AngieHolden]

Yay! Happy to help!

[@marieday2939]

Angie, thank you so much for putting this together! I was having an issue with some vibrant colors and oranges on my subs and your tutorial helped me fix them as well as understand how to print better in the future. Your information was hands down the clearest and most concise for each usable platform. You are so thoughtful.

[@simplylydia]

This video is EXACTLY what I needed. Thank you! My tumblers kept having a green tint to them and at 1st I thought it was heat/press settings. It wasn't, it was color settings. Thank you!!

[@MsSimpleTreasures]

Angie, again you are FAN-FRIGGING-TASTIC. I have been getting so discouraged with sublimation because none of the mugs or tumblers I have done come out great. Doing a search for one issue I am having I came across another of your videos and lo-and-behold you again had the answer I needed. I had another couple questions and as I was thinking of them you moved on to the answers. It’s like you know what I’m going to ask. If it wasn’t so late I would run down to my dungeon craft room and start adjusting my computer settings… Now if you can just fix my issues with time and temperature of my oven I’d be in heaven. I hate trial and error, it’s so frustrating and I still don’t have it right. From now on I’m going to just look at your videos first and save time since you always have the answers.

[@moneyatmcdonalds]

Your sublimation videos are the most helpful. I try and venture out and watch others' videos but they often help minimally or not at all. Every solution to my sublimation problems come from your videos! Thank you thank you thank you

[@AngieHolden]

Yay! Happy to help!

[@mandymobbs2967]

Hi Andie THAAANK YOU so much for this video. FINALLY someone with a pc and not a mac. This video is exactly what hubby and I needed to see to get started. You are amazing, You explain every thing in your videos so clearly. Makes a huge difference. Can't wait to get sublimating now that we actually know how to adjust colours. Thanks again :)

[@robsheaffer3525]

Wow, Angie you are amazing. I really appreciate your no nonsense approach to all things crafty. You really do a great job of explaining how things work and how to create with what tools we may use. I can't thank you enough for all your research and effort. I'm hooked and excited to create. Keep it up! Respect! Robjack

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks!

[@MrGhostface316]

Thank you very much for the heads-up on this issue. We appreciate your time and professionalism. You have an awesome channel!

[@superhighdunk]

Thank you! This worked like a charm! Turns out, I hadn't downloaded the drivers so that's why I never got that preference screen. The images are sharp with no lines now. You're a life saver!!!

[@janeiciachatman2062]

How did you download the drivers I’m trying and it’s not working

[@erikachavarin512]

You are Awesome! I’m in charge of getting the sublimation printer to work appropriately at my job site and my first attempt was horrible. But after MANY videos….I found yours! Game changer!!! Worked wonderfully. Thank you 😊

[@AngieHolden]

Good luck!

[@catsdivinelydesigns]

Thank you SOOOOOOOOOOO much! This was the best test I could have ever performed. My subs are coming out beautifully because of this. I can't tell you how grateful I am to you for sharing this and all of your videos. You are the best! Thanks again and keep on crafting!

[@AngieHolden]

YAY! Happy to help!

[@JesusCondeArt]

Thank you this video was super helpful! i couldnt find any other video that explained how to manage the colors like that. so simple and effective!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cristinacolunga5532]

OMG... I've been struggling with these setting so much. You've helped me so much. Thank you, thank you thank you.

[@bethtorres2084]

Angie. I cannot even remember how many other videos I watched trying to get this right. Not a single one was as helpful as yours. i was ready to throw out a brand new printer AND my laptop! First thank you for making this video. Second thank you for making it so easy to follow!! I am so grateful.

[@AngieHolden]

YAY! Happy to help!

[@ashleywhitehead801]

thank you this is the one and only video that i have been able to figure out how to get the brighter colors. thank you so much!!!! best video some people go so fast you cant keep up. this was truly helpful.

[@cassandrakertz2742]

I so appreciate you sharing your research and knowledge in a way that I can understand or makes sense to me. I greatly appreciate you

[@Mspre412]

Finally! Thank you so much for this Angie! You are awesome! Thank you for touching on all of the needed subjects! I’m definitely going to be trying these out! Another great one!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janeg1428]

Thank you Angie. Having just bought an Epson Eco Tank sublimation printer I was struggling with the colours and you have saved me so much time, and potentially money. Keep up the good work.

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ggavati9809]

You're so awesome for helping so much Angie. Thanks.

[@Melissa.Monique]

Thank you! I'm glad I found your video right away. I would have been struggling for days. My color is getting better with each print.

[@AngieHolden]

YAY!

[@donnaferreira1779]

Angie...you freaking rock....I have been struggling the whole day

[@Kimberlymmj]

Amazing. I still need a lot of work but you have made this so easy to understand the computer.

[@kimberlymayes7283]

Angie, thank you so much for this video. I spent most of yesterday and today trying to figure out why my eco tank 2850 didn’t have all of the print settings. Now to go try this. Wish me luck. I am so grateful for all you do and share with all of us

[@AngieHolden]

You can do it!

[@matthewhutson7405]

very nice , clear and easy to understand. The vidoe is also very clear to read on your screen. I had a color where turquoise/teal werre printing green , your advice helped.

[@karenvivian2194]

This was the best on sublimation settings I’ve seen!!!

[@lynnebizlyne436]

Excellent video. I need to use this to set my new printer for sublimation Thank you for sharing! ❤❤

[@helenelam4726]

Thank you for your presentation ! I’m just getting started and have been looking for some direction. You are most helpful and greatly appreciate. Thank you so much.

[@zeinabzee341]

After so many days of trying and even longer before that of getting the wrong colour out I've finally found this video and I can't thank you enough for this tutorial. I've finally got my sublimation printer to print the colour I need ❤

[@AngieHolden]

Yay! Happy to help!

[@ritazeigler251]

This is a WONDERFUL tutorial! Thank you, so much!

[@davidmorrison6787]

OUTSTANDING video ..just getting into Sublimation bought an EcoTank to convert into a Sublimation printer many thanks !!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad I could help!

[@davidmorrison6787]

@@AngieHolden your explanation was detailed and insightful once again many thanks and yep you got a new follower :)

[@loishollon7649]

Thank you so much, Angie! This is what I needed because I couldn't get an ICC profile. Bless you!

[@luciarodney5687]

Yay!!! So excited about this topic. I’ve been waiting for this. Thanks Angie

[@AngieHolden]

You are so welcome!

[@brittneyrokicki7848]

You are a lifesaver! I have had so many issues with red and pink and I thank you for making this video!!! ❤️

[@AngieHolden]

Glad I could help!

[@mirisfern]

Thanks a lot for sharing all this knowledge with us. I love your videos. 🥰

[@gracesnow2462]

I seriously LOVE you! Thank you!!! Life saver.

[@KimCinAZ]

This is an excellent explanation of how to do this! I use an Epson WF-7720 and before I figured out how to adjust colors, anything that was supposed to be beige was coming out green. Now I have a pre-set to avoid that problem.

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks for watching!

[@k6135]

Out of all the videos i watched to correct my color issue (because the printer insisted on printing orange for pink), yours solved my provlen straight away. You even helped me to figure out my print preferences and setting presets. Thank you so much Ang! You're such a darling.

[@AngieHolden]

Yay! Happy to help!

[@tomicodeal3261]

Hi, what did you end up changing yours to? Mines is printing the exact same way. My pink is orange

[@DiRidpath]

Thank you! You explain things so clear and easy to understand. Sometimes people go through so fast it's hard to keep up. I converted the Epson Et-288 to a sublimation printer. It prints beautiful color without the ICC, but my print that was supposed to be more aqua came out blue. So I did find the ICC for Hiipoo for this printer and I'm hoping to fix it with your very helpful instructions.

[@melindagibson8606]

Angie, you are so amazing and just helped my save a project that is due in less than 24hrs! Thanks soooo much for responding to me on FB! I was already a subbie, but it was so kind of you to take time out to respond to my crazy moment and help me! THanks again! This was EVERYTHING to me!

[@AngieHolden]

No problem!

[@kiaanderson731]

Thank you so much for this vid! You really helped me figure out my settings for sub printing with et-2850. I was at a loss with trying to understand why the colors were so dull, but I fixed with the help of your vid! Thanks again!!!

[@AngieHolden]

Great to hear!

[@scuevas1023]

Thank you! Angie. This is exactly what I needed.

[@AngieHolden]

So glad!

[@tammywhite2119]

Thank you so very much! You helped me so very much 💕 I finally did some sublimation. I love it!!!!

[@AngieHolden]

Wonderful!

[@minitorestrepo7233]

As usual, very informative, great video!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you liked it!

[@secondchancechurchofdelive7695]

Just what I was looking for! Thank you so very much!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad I could help!

[@brunabrito6437]

Thank you! Couldn't get it right until I watched this video. You are the best 😊🌹

[@AngieHolden]

Glad I could help!

[@CBcraftsanddesigns]

Brilliant video just what I needed, brand new to sublimation bought a bargain printer off ebay and was struggling to get the print results I wanted

[@wanderleyhs999]

magnificent, with these adjustments it was much better.

[@SoHappy20245]

Another great tutorial! Thank you!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad you liked it!

[@veronicamorrison2010]

I am new to sublimation but your channel has helped me so much especially this video! I have a Mac but I was able to use your directions and my prints are looking so much better!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad I could help!

[@pugglemama]

i have a Mac how did you get to the printer screen to change the paper type and such. I cannot find out.

[@joe4515]

Angie, thanks for all the work you put into producing these videos. As a newbie, I find your information very helpful but sometimes have trouble keeping up with the speed at which you move, especially the mouse clicks. If I may offer a request/suggestion, could you change your mouse color/size and/or possibly make a small circular motion with it before clicking on the appropriate button in order to make it easier to follow?

[@giftedhandscreation757]

Awesome! great teacher and thank you!❤

[@AngieHolden]

You are so welcome!

[@jenniferocchipinti360]

Thank you so much, it worked!

[@TheSpike1959]

Angie Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and information.

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks for watching!

[@audreyarchibald818]

Thank you so much Angie, very informative.

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@terjoyc]

This is so helpful! Thank You!

[@AngieHolden]

You're so welcome!

[@bhforsyth]

Thanks for your video. You have provided the information and courage for me to experiment. My output quality is already jumping up.

[@AngieHolden]

You can do it!

[@dukat03]

I like how you really walk through, such as at 9:03 you remind us to make a new preset like before.

[@AngieHolden]

Happy to help!

[@thedyeschool]

BRILLIANT. Again!

[@kristineallison4787]

Omg thank you so much.. finally some greatly needed and much appreciated actual help. You are amazing.

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it helped!

[@lovebebe16]

Thank you do much . I finally fix my problem

[@karenbalmbro3159]

So very helpful, this is just great, thanks so much 😊

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sarahmarcum7807]

You rock, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us

[@AngieHolden]

Thank you so much!

[@slammed]

Great job as always on the video.

[@AngieHolden]

I appreciate that!

[@juanrichard4331]

Thank you for the info, I will try out that you said.

[@AngieHolden]

Please do!

[@suspow1267]

Thanks for sharing Angie xx

[@AngieHolden]

You are so welcome!

[@DreaDBee]

Very helpful! Thank you!,

[@AngieHolden]

You're welcome!

[@crystal3565]

Omg. I wasted 5 cups and printed out 53 pages and subed them on fabric and kept changing and changing and STILL couldn't get red to sub red or brown to brown I downloaded the file you shared and OMG it came out amazing. RED sublimated RED and BROWNS came out perfect. THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!

[@AngieHolden]

Yay! Happy to help!

[@lynncole1329]

Wow! Thank you! You are the best.

[@AngieHolden]

You're welcome!

[@sueleonard7449]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@kimfrazier3717]

Thank you! ❤❤❤. You are a God send!!!

[@AngieHolden]

You are so welcome!

[@lisaraymond4140]

Excellent information! I do think each printer, supplies and environment plays a part in the color. The other thing that should be mentioned is screen colors can be different, and should really be calibrated for true professional color.

[@AngieHolden]

Definitely! I didn't talk about screen colors.

[@1dulceritmo]

I can’t believe this channel doesn’t have 1M subscribers

[@AngieHolden]

From your lips to god's ears! HA!

[@klewis9990]

What an incredible video! Your teaching style is one of the best I've seen. I was despairing after setting up my new ET-4800 with Hiipoo and seeing the result. They don't offer an ICC profile for that model. I wondered if the ET-4700 will work but can't seem to find the answer. I will definitely try your methods, using the HEX chart. Thank you very much!

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it helped!

[@bussstopp7254]

Excellent video, a little fast paced. Just wished it would have worked for me. The settings box you kept opening under advanced to save profiles, I could never find it

[@VanTekConsulting]

You should also do color profiles/calibration on your monitors so the colors you see actually match the printed colors. You are also working in two different color spaces RGB/CYMK. Color calibration is always a challenge. Thanks for the vid.

[@MyNailsandMorebyJohna]

great teaching video

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MyNailsandMorebyJohna]

@@AngieHolden yes and you are welcome honey

[@lizaaguilar-argumedo9291]

your tshirt is so cute!!

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks! I have the SVG for that one in my shop!

[@shannonsmith8585]

Angie Thank you so much

[@craftybernac]

thank you so much, I will test my colors, I really appreciate it ! I just got me a sublimation printer and its not as vibrant ...I wil join your fb groups

[@ludennis891]

Thank you Thank you Thank you. This worked so well. I was about to throw out my printer, thinking it was broken. ❤

[@AngieHolden]

Glad it helped!

[@binkie3560]

Thank you😀

[@AngieHolden]

No problem!

[@saraevans9187]

This video is awesome and has really helped me. Thank you For all the time and effort you put into making these! I’m just wondering about one thing. I just print right from Microsoft Word instead of going through all the steps of print then cut and then I can have a larger image as well. Is there a reason that you go through the software? Of design space? Is there something I’m missing?

[@AngieHolden]

No reason! Just what you are comfortable with or in some cases I would need to cut HTV to match the sublimation so I would use my Cricut.

[@misteridiot123]

it was so easy on mac, got it done in 5 mins. i havent been able to get it right on pc for 30 mins

[@user-nv3ei7ew9w]

First of all thank you! I am new to sublimation and your videos are awesome and very helpful. I am wanting to print a design with a lot of dark red and trying to get my printer set. Also new to photoshop. How do I find the color chart that you use to test color? TIA

[@AngieHolden]

I just googled pantone color chart and picked one I liked to print.

[@janleibhan3859]

Thanks so much for another great video, Angie! I made several mugs last night with a design I've used multiple times in the past and always had perfect results. I can't figure out why this time, though, the image had a lot of red undertones in it. I've never changed the settings so I'm lost. Have you ever experienced this?

[@AngieHolden]

My guess would be a clog or the start of one.

[@christy8692]

Thank you so much for this video! I am new to sublimation but anxiously trying to get involved. I do have a question, when you print it for a test, can regular paper work as opposed to sublimation paper?

[@AngieHolden]

Depends on what you are testing. Nozzle check pages yes. If you are going to press and check colors I would use sublimation paper to get a true look at what you will get.

[@clk409]

Thank you for this video. Do you recommend designing in RGB or CMYK? Or, converting an image to either one prior to printing? Thx

[@AngieHolden]

Pretty sure it is RGB for designing.

[@jrago6228]

Does the premium matte paper setting allow print head to use more ink for a darker richer print out compared to other paper settings? Good video and informative

[@AngieHolden]

Yes. Try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKWwqYqppLRnna8

[@angeliquedelgado289]

Thank u

[@AngieHolden]

No problem!

[@AlexGonzalez-nd8ft]

Angie, do you know if the settings that come up are dependant on the type of espon printer? I have one and didn't see those options when I went to advanced. Thank you so much!

[@AngieHolden]

Try going directly to the Epson website and downloading the driver for your printer. You probably have the wrong one installed.

[@pamschellenberger2422]

Thank you for this video and all the other great ones you do! I am still having issues with my pinks coming out fuchsia and orange and my blues coming out purple. Any help you can provide would be great! Epson printer, HIPPO ink and A-Sub paper but I am not using a program where I can apply ICC profiles. Thank you!

[@AngieHolden]

All you can do is play with it. You can use an ICC profile overall with the printer. Hey Let's Make Stuff has a video showing how!

[@marquitacarr3506]

Thank you. I can never get my colors correct. I just have to test and figure it out.

[@kimschannel1911]

Angie, do you know where the density is on a Mac? I've got everything else set. Thanks for all you do!

[@AngieHolden]

I do not have a MAC. I have seen screen shots that are similar but it may not be the same!

[@LEE-ANNE-id2yz]

Wow Angie, this video is amazing. So Easy. I have one problem. I cannot change my paper to premium matt. I have the Epson L121 and that selection is greyed out. What do I do?

[@AngieHolden]

Well that is weird! You can actually try other paper types. One may work just as well for you!

[@ireneaguilar174]

I saw another video on downloading the hippo profile and gimp. I couldn’t understand the profile thing. Does that work behind the scenes or with the gimp? will try your method using the manual correction. I couldn’t understand

[@AngieHolden]

Here is more on profiles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6K6ZmRvbsiYhcU

[@lynda2483]

Hi Angie! When printing a black and white design using a sublimation printer, is it better to use the “Black/grey scale” option in the printer settings versus using full colour? I’m using a converted Epson printer and ask because I sublimated some coasters with a black & white buffalo check pattern. The white area took on a beige colour instead of a truer white. Any recommendations on how to avoid this? Thank you for making such informative videos!

[@AngieHolden]

I usually do the blank/grey scale setting if I want a vivid all black look.

[@brittnaayyy]

Great video do you happen to have a video on how to change settings from your phone

[@AngieHolden]

No. I don’t know of a good way to do that.

[@michellecruz4906]

I was so excited to find this video, and then many of the options were not options for me. I don’t know how to get them.

[@AngieHolden]

Try going directly to Epson and downloading the printer driver for your computer. Sounds like you don't have the right one.

[@kathybickley5117]

Thank you for posting! I have an Epson 2760 and when I click on printer properties I don't get all of those choices. I just get Tray selection: Paper Source, Media (no option for matte at all) and Color (can choose between black and white and color only).

[@AngieHolden]

A few things: first I showed that one some windows programs you don't get all of the options. Second, make sure you went to the Epson website and downloaded the driver and didn't let windows find one for you.

[@LisaNoto]

Thank you for your awesome videos! I'm struggling with tape marks when making sublimation keychains on MDF blanks. I don't know what I'm doing wrong :(

[@AngieHolden]

It can be an issue with some blanks. For something that small, I would probably space my prints where I cover the entire blank. If the tape marks are on the back, use a spray adhesive product instead.