Sublimation Printing
Materials:
- Image
- Computer
- Something to put the sublimation image onto
(NOTE: Must have at least some content of polyester for fabrics, light colors work best)
WARNING: HEAT PRESS IS HOT
Guide
Pre Steps: Turn on the Heat press and verify the correct temperatures and time (375 deg, 45 sec)  | |
Find the image you wish to sublimate and save it as a PDF (Vecteezy is great! Use the free license option in filters for the best results)  | |
| Rename the image to something that you can find | |
Upload the image to the Hackberry File Server  | |
| Open Adobe Premier Pro on the PRINTING Computer | |
| Load paper into tray if needed, HIPPO side up | Print image on Inkjet 15000 printer (NOT 18000)  |
| Use heat-safe tape (blue rolls on tape dispensers) to attach the image, | Hippo side UP to the object  |
Place the object on the tray and cover it with a tan heat-safe mat  | |
| Press the green-lit button on the Heat press | |
| Wait for the Heat press to finish | |
Peel as soon as possible, Sublimation is a HOT peel system  |
Tips:
- The image is best when it's got a transparent background
- White fabrics with a high polyester content make the best surfaces to sublimate on