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7 COMMON DYE SUBLIMATION ISSUES

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As you pursue coming to be a seasoned dye-sublimation printer to makeSUBLIMATED JERSEYS, you may encounter one or more barriers such as your transfer coming out blurred, plain or discolored. Do not get dissuaded! This is all part of the understanding procedure, and most of our brand-new sublimation consumers experience a trial and error period. We've assembled some of one of the most constant problems related to dye-sublimation printing in case you ever before experience one.<br>
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Why aren't my transfers coming out vibrant?<br>
There are a few reasons that your transfers could be appearing less vibrant than expected. Initially, make certain that you are publishing on the appropriate side of your sublimation paper, which is commonly brilliant white. The other side is usually beige. If you're printing with a Sawgrass Virtuoso SG400 or SG800, the bright white side will certainly load face-down in the tray. Next off, guarantee that you are publishing through the right shade improvement program.<br>
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Why is my photo ghosting?<br>
If you are seeing a second variation of your transfer, like a shadow, a little to the side of your photo on SUBLIMATED JERSEYS, you are experiencing what is called ghosting. Ghosting takes place when the sublimation transfer paper shifts throughout the sublimation process, such as when you open or close your warm press. Because of this, it is recommended that you tape down your difficult substrates to the sublimation paper utilizing thermal tape. For materials, we advise a sticky spray to stop the paper from relocating. After pressing, make certain you get rid of the transfer paper immediately. For sublimation, we likewise recommend staying clear of making use of a vehicle open press as these have a tendency to pop open as well quickly, causing the paper to move if not taped down all right.<br>
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Why is my substrate not accepting sublimation ink?<br>
It is very important to keep in mind that not all items approve sublimation ink. For dye-sublimation to work, your item empty needs to have a polyester covering (or be made from a polyester product).<br>
For fabrics, we recommend 100% white polyester for the best transfer of SUBLIMATED JERSEYS. It is not possible to sublimate on 100% cotton-- as well as your transfer will certainly get rid of in the very first wash cycle. You can sublimate on poly/cotton blends, yet the transfer will certainly show up much less lively and provide a vintage look. As a whole, the higher level of polyester, the better.<br>
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Why am I getting ink from a previously moved image onto a brand-new empty transfer?<br>
Sublimation ink has the propensity to hemorrhage onto the bottom as well as top platens of your press throughout warmth transfer, which is why it is very essential to shield your press with the correct product. To stop ink from getting onto your leading or bottom platen, we suggest making use of a Teflon wrap for each and every platen, in addition to a Teflon sheet. Teflon is totally recyclable, and all it takes is cleaning away the excess ink after each press. You might likewise make use of silicone-treated sheets that can be disposed of after usage.<br>
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Why am I seeing little dots in my transfer?<br>
If you're seeing tiny dots on your ended up SUBLIMATED JERSEYS, this is likely because of excess moisture. We advise pre-pressing most substrates to guarantee you obtain all dampness out. After that, allow the substrate cool off, location your transfer on, and press like typical.<br>
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Why are my transfers blurred?<br>
If you notice obscuring in your photo when you draw the transfer paper off, this may be since your substrate got too much time/temperature in the warm press, and currently the image has begun to hemorrhage out. If this occurs, we recommend lowering your time as well as trying once more.<br>
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Why are my photos appearing faded?<br>
Photo fading is typically brought on by excessive time as well as temperature, and/or stress. We recommend ascertaining the advised settings from the company where you purchased your sublimation blanks. Every warmth press is various, which is something to bear in mind. An additional idea is to verify the temperature of the top platen on your press to make sure it aligns with the mentioned temperature; for this, we advise warm strips.

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