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* PDF
* PDF
* Photoshop File
* Photoshop File


NOTE: You don't have to mirror the design now since the printer will do it later.
NOTE: You don't have to mirror the design now since the printer will do it later.
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== Materials for Sublimation ==
== Materials for Sublimation ==


Unfortunately, it is not possible to print on any kind of fabric. It is recommended to use a fabric that is made of synthetic fibres (Nylon, Polyester). These allow the heat of the press to seal the print and make it last longer. It is not recommended to use natural fibres such as cotton or linen, since the print won't stick properly to the fabric and will most likely disappear after the first wash.  
Unfortunately, it is not possible to print on any kind of fabric. It is recommended to use a fabric that is made of synthetic fibres (Nylon, Elastane, Polyester). These allow the heat of the press to seal the print and make it last longer. It is not recommended to use natural fibres such as cotton or linen, since the print won't stick properly to the fabric and will most likely disappear after the first wash.
 
=== Keep colour in mind ===


=== What about Denim Jeans? ===
It is best to transfer an image onto a '''white or light coloured fabric''' so that the image looks more vibrant and closer to the digital version.
The same approach goes to denim since the percentage of cotton and polyester or elastane can vary.


== Setting up the Heat Press ==
== Setting up the Heat Press ==


* Turn it on with the red switch on the left side.
* Turn it on with the red switch on the top of the machine side.
* After switching the machine on, press the OK button.
* After switching the machine on, choose the Sublimation setting from the presets menu.
* Look for the instruction paper - it is usually near the machine. There you will find the sublimation settings.  
* More detailed information you can find here: http://ps.wdka.nl/wiki/Quickstartguide:Transferpress


[image of the instruction paper]


=== Sublimation Settings ===
=== Sublimation Settings ===
* Set up the temperature with the up and down buttons near the display until you reach 195°C (not Fahrenheit). Then click OK again.
* Go to the [[Quickstartguide:Transferpress | Heat Transfer Press]] to set up the heat press.
* To set up a time span, do the same thing until you reach 40 seconds. Click OK.  
* Now wait for the machine to heat up. It usually takes from 15 to 20 minutes. You can use this time to gather your materials and print the design you want to transfer onto the fabric.
 
 
[Image of display]
 
 
* Now wait for the machine to heat up. It usually takes from 20 to 30 minutes. You can use this time to gather your materials and print the design you want to transfer onto the fabric.


== Printing ==
== Printing ==
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* Make sure to choose the <SAWGRASS SG800> as the printer.
* Make sure to choose the <SAWGRASS SG800> as the printer.


[[File:Sawgrass_chooseprinter.png]]
[[File:Sawgrass_chooseprinter.png]]
* Choose <A3/mirrored/one page> or <A4/mirrored/one page> as preset.
* Choose <A3/mirrored/one page> or <A4/mirrored/one page> as preset.
[[File:Sawgrass_choosesetting.png]]
[[File:Sawgrass_choosesetting.png]]


(this set the printer to the right paper size, the right color profile and it flips the image)
 
This sets the printer to the '''right paper size, the right color profile and it flips the image'''.
 
 
* Hit print.
* Hit print.
* Place the transfer paper face down down (the tekst on the back readable to you) in paper tray.
* Place the transfer paper face down (the text on the back readable to you) in the paper tray.
[[File:Sawgrass_paperfeed.jpg|600px]]
 
 
[[File:Paper tray 1.jpg|600px]]
 
 
[[File:Paper tray 2.jpg|600px]]
 
 
* Wait till the print is done.
* Wait till the print is done.
* Go to the [[Quickstartguide:Transferpress | Heat Transfer Press]] to transfer your image.
 
== Prepare the garments ==
 
* Before sublimation, preheat the garment for 2 seconds (the preheating step is teh first one in the Sublimation presets settings.) Preheating helps to reduce wrinkles and to open up the fibres of the fabric before applying the design.
 
* To place the fabric on in the heat press - without burning yourself - slide the tray towards you.
 
 
[[File:Heat press handle.jpg|320px]] [[File:Heat press placing fabric.jpg|320px]]

Latest revision as of 14:23, 24 October 2023


File Preparation

To transfer an image to a piece of fabric, you must save your design as:

  • JPEG
  • PNG
  • PDF
  • Photoshop File


NOTE: You don't have to mirror the design now since the printer will do it later.

Materials for Sublimation

Unfortunately, it is not possible to print on any kind of fabric. It is recommended to use a fabric that is made of synthetic fibres (Nylon, Elastane, Polyester). These allow the heat of the press to seal the print and make it last longer. It is not recommended to use natural fibres such as cotton or linen, since the print won't stick properly to the fabric and will most likely disappear after the first wash.

Keep colour in mind

It is best to transfer an image onto a white or light coloured fabric so that the image looks more vibrant and closer to the digital version.

Setting up the Heat Press


Sublimation Settings

  • Go to the Heat Transfer Press to set up the heat press.
  • Now wait for the machine to heat up. It usually takes from 15 to 20 minutes. You can use this time to gather your materials and print the design you want to transfer onto the fabric.

Printing

  • Open your file in any program you can print from (Photo Viewer, Acrobat, Photoshop, etc.).
  • Hit <command+P> on the keyboard or >File>Print to go to the print dialogue.


Sawgrass print dialog.png


  • Make sure to choose the <SAWGRASS SG800> as the printer.


Sawgrass chooseprinter.png


  • Choose <A3/mirrored/one page> or <A4/mirrored/one page> as preset.


Sawgrass choosesetting.png


This sets the printer to the right paper size, the right color profile and it flips the image.


  • Hit print.
  • Place the transfer paper face down (the text on the back readable to you) in the paper tray.


Paper tray 1.jpg


Paper tray 2.jpg


  • Wait till the print is done.

Prepare the garments

  • Before sublimation, preheat the garment for 2 seconds (the preheating step is teh first one in the Sublimation presets settings.) Preheating helps to reduce wrinkles and to open up the fibres of the fabric before applying the design.
  • To place the fabric on in the heat press - without burning yourself - slide the tray towards you.


Heat press handle.jpg Heat press placing fabric.jpg