Unboxing and Setup of the Epson ET-15000 Printer for SUBLIMATION | Step-by-Step tutorial

In this step-by-step tutorial, I show you every detailed step to setup an Epson ET-15000 printer for sublimation (or any EcoTank printer!). From unboxing to first print and testing with a press, along with recommended supplies. I have chose to use Printer's Jack Ink.
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0:00 Introduction
01:53 Sublimation Supplies
05:43 Unboxing & Removing All Tape
07:22 Opening Printer to Remove Tape Inside
08:32 Filling Ink Tanks
13:08 Turning On Printer
14:40 Start Here Bundle Message
15:10 Charging Ink Lines
16:07 Printer Alignment Adjustments
21:06 Loading Paper Trays
24:36 Install on Windows Computer
27:00 Wifi Setup
30:00 Paper Selection and Loading
33:17 Printer Settings and Printing from Photoshop
36:48 First Print!
38:36 Prepping Prints for the Test Pressing
42:26 Heat Press
45:05 Results and Paper Comparison
46:30 Exit
📌 PRINTER: Epson Ecotank ET-15000:
**MSRP is around $600. PLEASE wait to buy until it is "normal" pricing!
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**I was able to find one online for shipping through OfficeDepot.com after checking very early morning (4-5am) almost daily for MONTHS!
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Link to sublimation supplies shown:
📌Printer's Jack Sublimation Ink:
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📌Printer's Jack Sublimation Paper (11x17 120gm):
*Make sure to select 120gm--I do NOT recommend the 105gm*
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📌 A-Sub Sublimation Paper (13x19 125gm shown):
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📌 White Butcher Paper (Also can find at Sam's Club!)
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📌Heat Tape (Cricut Brand):
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📌Heat Tape:
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📌Heat Glove:
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📌 Semi-Automatic Tape Dispenser (Pink!):
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📌Test Polyester Knit Fabric:
Can find at either JoAnn Fabric or Hobby Lobby
(Or grab a 100% polyester tshirt!)
📌HoopMama (for Designs):
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If you are new here, I am Ashley and I operate TWO Etsy embroidery shops full time from my home studio. Over 3 years ago, I traded in my RN job and stethoscope to stay home and operate my businesses full time when I could no longer keep up with both! Now I have a beautiful little girl at home with me (and another baby on the way) that keeps me busy alongside my shops.
✨Shippo (I use for UPS Shipping):
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✨Links for Embroidery & General supplies:
Heat N Bond Lite: amzn.to/39TlN7t
Embroidery Scissors: amzn.to/3wCOVcP
Sewing Clips: amzn.to/2PQ6dm1
Ironing Pad: amzn.to/3t4OMwt
Over the Door Organizer (Scrap Fabrics): amzn.to/3ewaPHK
MagnaGlide Bobbins (For Multineedles): amzn.to/3eoGc6I
Similar Lightbox: amzn.to/2Ps6xYb
Teflon Sheets: amzn.to/3eS0O6s
Floral Thank You Stickers: amzn.to/336rafC
Plain Thank You Stickers: amzn.to/2QFCQU9
Cute PolyMailers: amzn.to/3gXKTpN
Dymo 4XL Label Printer: amzn.to/2QNz37b
4x6" Refill Labels: amzn.to/3aZ7P4j
Embroiderer's Helper Placement Tool: allstitch.com/collections/pla...
✨Stabilizers:
TearAway ROLL: amzn.to/2PFDrVo
PolyMesh PreCuts (6x6, 8x8,, and 10x10): allstitch.com/collections/cut...
Cover-A-Stitch (Iron/Press to inside once shirt is finished:
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✨Thread I use:
Madeira Thread: allstitch.com/collections/mad...
KingStar Thread: EmbStore.com
MetroPro Thread: Metroemb.com
✨Blank Suppliers:
ArbBlanks.com
Blanksboutique.com
AJBlanks.com
Lovethatcotton.com
Sanmar.com (For Fleece/Athletic Jackets, Adult Shirts, Caps, etc)
✨Canva for Graphics: (I use the Pro account)
www.canva.com/join/crt-rmw-bzs
**I may receive a small commission on affiliate links with no extra cost to you. These help me to continue to provide new content.
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[@thebeatchurch]

Thank you! You saved us from having to return this printer. It was stuck on the "Start Here" screen. Holding the "?" button for five seconds cleared the screen and moved us forward!

[@AshleyMonograms]

Glad it helped!

[@Divaricache]

wooooo hooo thank you for sharing your video it helped me out

[@CraftableThings]

Catching the replay! Congratulations on your new printer!!!

[@stephanierobbins2538]

I love what you show me, great job, I am very interested in doing this thanks

[@williemitchell3558]

Thank you for sharing this information with us! I'm getting ready to place my order soon as I finish typing the message! I had been eyeballing this printer for over a year and now it's time to bring it home! Sublimation and vinyl combination it going to be amazing!!!!! Thanks again Ashely!!!! Keep those videos coming! You're awesome!🥰🤗😎👍❤

[@dcdc6762]

Excellent video. I can’t wait to upgrade to this printer looking forward to that 13x19 capability. Thanks 😊

[@cecit.8588]

I caught the end of your live. I will go watch the replay. Congrats on a new item for your growing business.

[@AshleyMonograms]

Thanks!

[@minervamontes4087]

Thank you for this video I have been thinking in getting a printer for sublimation!

[@AshleyMonograms]

I was hesitant to go with an Epson after already having a Sawgrass, but I am loving it so far!

[@minervamontes4087]

@@AshleyMonograms I'm so happy for you! By the way ,where did you find the dispenser for the masking tape ? I have been looking for one.

[@AshleyMonograms]

@@minervamontes4087 It's from Amazon, I just looked for one that specified it would work with a 3" core.

[@yazallen1930]

Why did you use premium presentation paper mat? doest it come with sublimation ICC profiles.

[@PartyRockKing23]

I was told you never do the firmware update.

[@AdamEtEve2012]

I am also very interested in this machine, but it has been confirmed to me several times that if you don't use it for a week the ink inside dries and clogs the printer. We couldn't use it anymore and we had to send it for repair. Do you have this problem? Or do you manage to use it every day? Thank you for this wonderful video!

[@AshleyMonograms]

I've used it every 3-5 days without issue so far. I do have (and have heard of) more problems with the epson workforce printers than the EcoTank versions. A commenter on the Premiere of the video said she's left hers off for weeks with no issue.

[@AdamEtEve2012]

@@AshleyMonograms Merci pour votre réponse. Ca me rassure car je compte m'en acheter une ! et on m'avait prends une laser tu n'auras alors pas de souci d'encre. Mais quand on voit le prix des imprimantes laser lol. J'ai hâte de voir vos nouvelles créations. J'espère que bébé pousse bien :)

[@AshleyMonograms]

The real test on this printer will be maternity leave after baby is here! I love laser printers for regular printing, but for sublimation, Inkjet is currently best. Sawgrass has fewer maintenance issues because it preforms daily maintenance for you (but also uses the very costly ink to perform the maintenance). There is a new laser based sublimation printer available, but I'm curious to see how that technology works, I know very little about it!

[@AdamEtEve2012]

@@AshleyMonograms Oui je n'ai vu aucun test d'impression laser en sublimation pour le moment ! Pourquoi votre choix s'est-il porter plus sur l'espon eco-tank plutôt que sur une imprimante sawgrass qui elle, est entièrement dédiée à la sublimation ? Je suis aussi très curieuse pour la sublimation.

[@AshleyMonograms]

@@AdamEtEve2012 Cost and print size. I have a Sawgrass SG400 (like the newer 500) that prints letter size paper. A full link refills costs hundreds of dollars. The bigger Sawgrass does print a larger size, but the initial printer cost and the ink cost are very high. I plan to use the EcoTank as a transition to see if I will use it enough for business to justify an upgrade to a true Epson sublimation printer like the Epson F570.

[@RubbinRobbin]

Why won't it print 11x17, it clips it regardless of my settings

[@PartyRockKing23]

Can’t you use teflon sheets instead of paper?

[@AshleyMonograms]

You'll want a fresh sheet each time as you can get some bleed through that you would not want to transfer onto your press platen or the next item.

[@leviteapparel]

Hello new to your channel It just subscribe I gotta check it on if you can

[@AshleyMonograms]

Welcome, thanks for watching & subscribing!

[@ZROD]

These settings aren't working for me 🥲 Have you changed any settings since this video?

[@AshleyMonograms]

These are the exact same settings I still use. I print direct from photoshop.

[@ZROD]

@@AshleyMonograms hmm Okay, Thank you. Not sure why it won't work for me. I'm also printing directly from photoshop as well.