r/SublimationPrinting

I am new to sublimation printing. I had been sending my artwork out to have it printed and everything comes out perfectly when I did that. I purchased an Epson ET-1803, Hiipoo Ink, and HTVRONT sublimation paper and everything comes out so much darker than when I have it professional printed.

Here is what I have done so far: I downloaded the ET-1803 Hiipoo driver from Hiipoo's website. It is for Hiipoo Ink and Hiipoo Paper, I didn't see a driver for non-Hiipoo paper.

I am printing from Photoshop. For my Printer settings I have:
* Paper Type Plain Paper/Bright White Paper (I have also tried Presentation Matte paper)
* Quality High (I have also tried standard)
* Color Correction is Off (No color adjustment)

Then I have color management set to:
* Photoshop Managed Colors
* Printer Profile: ET-2803
* Normal Printing
* Rendering Intent: Perceptual
* Black Point Compensation is Checked

I have also tried Teal for a logo and it comes out Green. I am not sure if there is a setting I need, a different print driver, or if I need to get Hiipoo paper.

Also, the luggage tags I am using here are these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D529W9SY?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1

Any help would be appreciated

I have always really loved to apply weird organic textures to digital drawings I make (example of inkjet transfer with textured panel in second image). I want to try sublimation on this gessoed panel but I'm not sure exactly what coating I would need to put on to do it in the safest most effective way. I thought maybe heat resistant Rust-Oleum clear coat and just go outside and wear a mask to sublimate but I'm not sure. Any ideas?

This is the problem I'm having I have tried to lower my heat , use less pressure and lessen the press time, but still getting the same thing. I'm making mugs; they are sublimation ceramic mugs from HPN, and I'm using a signature mug press from them also. Any advice would be great before I ruin any more mugs.

Hi! I am wanting to get into sublimation/DTF. All my work is done by hand, and I just figured after wanting to do this for years that it's time to bite the bullet. I do have the printer for sublimation (Sawgrass), and just figured I will order the DTF with my art using third party for starters. I chose to do this for now until I generate enough income to get the DTF printer.

That being said, does anyone know if this would make a good heat press? I was looking at a super budget friendly one in the beginning, but thought it would be better to get something that can grow with me. HPN seems to be a very reputable company.

https://heatpressnation.com/products/hpn-signature-pro-15-x-15-8-in-1-multifunction-heat-press-with-surepressure