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7 COMMON DYE SUBLIMATION ISSUES

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As you pursue coming to be a knowledgeable dye-sublimation printer to make SUBLIMATED JERSEYS, you might encounter several obstacles such as your transfer appearing blurred, dull or discolored. Do not get dissuaded! This is all part of the knowing procedure, and also a lot of our new sublimation customers undergo an experimentation period. We've put together some of the most frequent concerns connected with dye-sublimation printing in case you ever before experience one.


Why aren't my transfers appearing vivid?
There are a few reasons that your transfers could be appearing much less dynamic than expected. First, see to it that you are printing on the appropriate side of your sublimation paper, which is typically intense white. The other side is normally off-white. If you're publishing with a Sawgrass Virtuoso SG400 or SG800, the intense white side will load face-down in the tray. Next off, make certain that you are publishing through the proper color modification program.


Why is my photo ghosting?
If you are seeing a 2nd variation of your transfer, like a darkness, slightly sideways of your photo on SUBLIMATED JERSEYS, you are experiencing what is referred to as ghosting. Ghosting happens when the sublimation transfer paper shifts during the sublimation procedure, such as when you open or close your warmth press. Because of this, it is suggested that you tape down your difficult substrates to the sublimation paper using thermal tape. For fabrics, we advise a glue spray to prevent the paper from moving. After pressing, ensure you remove the transfer paper promptly. For sublimation, we also suggest avoiding utilizing an auto open press as these often tend to pop open too quickly, causing the paper to change if not taped down all right.


Why is my substrate declining sublimation ink?

It is very important to keep in mind that not all products approve sublimation ink. For dye-sublimation to function, your item blank requirements to have a polyester covering (or be made from a polyester material).

For fabrics, we recommend 100% white polyester for the very best transfer of SUBLIMATED JERSEYS. It is not feasible to sublimate on 100% cotton-- and your transfer will certainly wash away in the initial clean cycle. You can sublimate on poly/cotton blends, yet the transfer will certainly show up less dynamic as well as offer a vintage look. As a whole, the higher degree of polyester, the better.<br>

Why am I getting ink from a formerly moved picture onto a brand-new blank transfer?
Sublimation ink has the tendency to hemorrhage onto the bottom and top platens of your press throughout warmth transfer, which is why it is extremely crucial to secure your press with the appropriate product. To avoid ink from getting onto your top or lower platen, we suggest making use of a Teflon wrap for each platen, as well as a Teflon sheet. Teflon is completely multiple-use, and all it takes is wiping away the excess ink after each press. You may also utilize silicone-treated sheets that can be discarded after use


Why am I seeing tiny dots in my transfer?
If you're noticing tiny dots on your finished SUBLIMATED JERSEYS, this is likely due to excess moisture. We suggest pre-pressing most substrates to ensure you get all dampness out. After that, let the substrate cool down, location your transfer on, and also press like normal


Why are my transfers blurred?
If you notice obscuring in your picture when you pull the transfer paper off, this may be since your substratum got too much time/temperature in the heat press, and now the image has begun to bleed out. If this occurs, we suggest decreasing your time as well as trying again.


Why are my images coming out faded?
Picture fading is generally triggered by excessive time and temperature, and/or pressure. We suggest verifying the suggested settings from the company where you purchased your sublimation spaces. Every warm press is different, which is something to bear in mind. An additional pointer is to double-check the temperature of the top platen on your press to see to it lines up with the stated temperature; for this, we suggest warmth strips.

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