Epson STYLUS R1900 - Manual (Page 19)

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Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ~ SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the Epson Stylus ® Photo R1900
Selecting Paper
For information on selecting the appropriate paper to use with your SubliJet IQ™ inks,
please check our website at http://www.sawgrassink.com or call your authorized SubliJet
reseller. While the use of copy paper or other inkjet paper will not harm your printer, the
transferred results may be light, splotchy, or uneven. Some papers may even stick to the
surface or leave a visible residue.
Heat Transfer Instructions
Because you can print on a variety of surfaces, you need to take all variables of the
surface into account when selecting time, temperature, and pressure. Some of the
variables are:
• Thickness of surface.
• Heat absorption; how fast the surface absorbs heat.
• Coatings used on materials to create a receptive surface for
sublimation inks. (Ceramics, Metals, Plastics, etc.)
• Accuracy of heat press unit. (Time, Temperature, and Pressure)
The information listed below are only guidelines. Due to the differences in heat presses
and the various materials you will be printing on, it is not possible to give absolute
figures. You should check with your supplier for specific heat transfer instructions or
experiment to find your own preferred settings.
SURFACE
Transfer Time
SubliJet
Transfer Time
SubliJet IQ
TEMP
P. S. I.
PRESSURE
REMARKS
CERAMIC 150-210 Seconds 150-210 seconds
350-
400 o F
40 psi
Time varies with press,
use green tile mat
for ceramic tile
FR PLASTIC 33 seconds 75-80 seconds 400 o F 40 psi Remove Plastic
METAL
(Other) White,
Silver, Gold
40 seconds 60 seconds
375 o F
- 400 o F
40 psi
Time varies with metal manufacturer
(Contact your reseller for correct
time and temperature)
Place absorbent sheet on bottom
plate of heat press. Then place
transfer paper face up on top of
the absorbent. Next place the
substrate face down on top of the
transfer paper. Remove paper
from substrate immediately after
transferring for best results.
METAL
(Universal
Woods)
40 seconds 60 seconds 400 o F 40 psi
Use absorbent,
remove plastic
MOUSE PADS 25 seconds 45 seconds 400 o F 40 psi
POLYESTER
FABRIC &
PERFORMANCE
APPAREL
25 seconds 45 seconds 400 o F 40 psi
SOFT L’INK™ 25 seconds 35 seconds 400 o F 40 psi
Press for 5 secs to eliminate
moisture, use Teflon sheet
between sides of shirt to
prevent “blow through”
UNISUB™
PRODUCTS
75 seconds 75-85 seconds 400 o F 40 psi Remove Plastic