Dye Sublimation Tutorials
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Maker Commons has created an entire library of resources as part of a Technology Catalog that documents all of the making tools in our collection. Learn more about how to use Dye Sublimation printing with best practices and more.
Best Practices: Heat Press
100% Cotton Dye Sub: 385º, 50 Seconds (use Teflon sheets between layers) Iron-On Vinyl: 365º, 30 Seconds 100% Polyester & Poly Blends Dye Sub: 365º, 35 Seconds Iron-On Vinyl (POLY BLEND ONLY): 285º, 20 Seconds (shirts, koozies, polyester hats, coasters, etc)...
Quick Start: Sawgrass Dye Sub Printer
Setting Up Log into the computer Add design to a Word document Place ONE sheet of dye sub paper (red words facing up) into the printer Printing Click Print in Word Flip image horizontally in Layout Settings Select Sawgrass and send to printer Transferring Place image...
Quick Start: Epson Dye Sub Printer
Setting Up Log into the computer Add design to a Word document Set image size in Preview > Tools > Adjust Size Print at 100% Scale Set to US Letter 8.5 x 11 inches Printing Click Print in Word Select Epson as printer Send print to printer Transferring Place...