Quickstartguide:Sublimation - Revision history

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	===To the heat press===		===To the heat press===
	Once you've printed, you can start heat pressing. See this [https://ps.wdka.nl/wiki/Quickstartguide:Transferpress\| article] for more information on heat pressing.		Once you've printed, you can start heat pressing. See this [https://ps.wdka.nl/wiki/Quickstartguide:Transferpress article] for more information on heat pressing.

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	===To the heat press===		===To the heat press===
	Once you've printed, you can start heat pressing. See this [https://ps.wdka.nl/wiki/Quickstartguide:Transferpress\|~~the~~ article] for more information on heat pressing.		Once you've printed, you can start heat pressing. See this [https://ps.wdka.nl/wiki/Quickstartguide:Transferpress\| article] for more information on heat pressing.

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	*The printer will automatically mirror your design (as is required for sublimation) so there's no need to manually flip your design.		*The printer will automatically mirror your design (as is required for sublimation) so there's no need to manually flip your design.
	*Hit print!		*Hit print!

			===To the heat press===
			Once you've printed, you can start heat pressing. See this [https://ps.wdka.nl/wiki/Quickstartguide:Transferpress\|the article] for more information on heat pressing.

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Basic operation

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	===Machine side===		===Machine side===
	Using A4/A3 sublimation sheets:		Using A4/A3 sublimation sheets:
	*Insert the sheet in the Auto Sheet Feeder.		*Insert the sheet in the '''Auto Sheet Feeder'''.
	*Sublimation paper has a white and a (more or less) yellowish side. The white side is the one you need to print on. Make sure the white side faces you after insertion.		*Sublimation paper has a white and a (more or less) yellowish side. The white side is the one you need to print on. Make sure the white side faces you after insertion.
	*Once inserted, the printer will recognize the sheet. On the screen check the size and click OK if correct.		*Once inserted, the printer will recognize the sheet. On the screen check the size and click '''OK''' if correct.
	Using the roll:		Using the roll:
	*On the printer, select ~~PAPER SETTING~~.		*On the printer, select '''Paper Setting'''.
	*Click on Roll Paper and follow the steps.		*Click on Roll Paper and follow the steps.
	**If you're unsure about the loading the roll, please ask a member of staff to load it for you.		**If you're unsure about the loading the roll, please ask a member of staff to load it for you.
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	[[File:Sub01.png\|500px]]		[[File:Sub01.png\|500px]]
	*Hit Command+P or select 'Print' under 'File'		*Hit Command+P or select 'Print' under 'File'
	*In the Printing window, make sure Paper Size is set to your specific sheet (in this case A4)		*In the Printing window, make sure Paper Size is set to your specific sheet (in this case A4).
	[[File:Sub02.png\|500px]]		[[File:Sub02.png\|500px]]
	*Click on '''Printer Options''' and open up the window at '''Printer Settings''' by clicking on the '''(!)'''		*Click on '''Printer Options''' and open up the window at '''Printer Settings''' by clicking on the '''(!)'''

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	[[File:Sub02.png\|500px]]		[[File:Sub02.png\|500px]]
	*Click on '''Printer Options''' and open up the window at '''Printer Settings''' by clicking on the '''(!)'''		*Click on '''Printer Options''' and open up the window at '''Printer Settings''' by clicking on the '''(!)'''
			[[File:Sub04.png\|500px]]
	*Here, check if everything is set correctly:		*Here, check if everything is set correctly:
	**Paper Size: A4 -> Correct.		**Paper Size: A4 -> Correct.

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	==Before you start==		==Before you start==
	*Sublimation works only with specialized sublimation paper. Available sizes: A4, A3 or roll (approx. 60 cm wide, and as long as your require).		*Sublimation works '''only with specialized sublimation paper.''' Available sizes: A4, A3 or roll (approx. 60 cm wide, and as long as your require).
	**Sheets of A4 and A3 sublimation paper can be bought at the Printmaking Studio desk.		**Sheets of A4 and A3 sublimation paper can be bought at the Printmaking Studio desk.
	*Sublimation '''only works with white or lightly colored synthetic fabrics''' or fabrics with a high synthetic composition.		*Sublimation '''only works with white or lightly colored synthetic fabrics''' or fabrics with a high synthetic composition.
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	*In the Printing window, make sure Paper Size is set to your specific sheet (in this case A4)		*In the Printing window, make sure Paper Size is set to your specific sheet (in this case A4)
	[[File:Sub02.png\|500px]]		[[File:Sub02.png\|500px]]
	* Click on '''Printer Options''' and open up the window at '''Printer Settings''' by clicking on the '''(!)'''		*Click on '''Printer Options''' and open up the window at '''Printer Settings''' by clicking on the '''(!)'''
	*Here, check if everything is set correctly:		*Here, check if everything is set correctly:
	**Paper Size: A4 -> Correct.		**Paper Size: A4 -> Correct.
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	**Paper Source: Roll Paper -> Incorrect. This is usually the setting that is set wrong. In this case, we don't want the printer to take its paper from the roll, but from the tray we've just fed the A4 in.		**Paper Source: Roll Paper -> Incorrect. This is usually the setting that is set wrong. In this case, we don't want the printer to take its paper from the roll, but from the tray we've just fed the A4 in.
	**Click on the dropdown menu and select '''Auto Sheet Feeder'''.		**Click on the dropdown menu and select '''Auto Sheet Feeder'''.
			[[File:Sub05.png\|200px]]
	**Click on '''Acquire Info'''.		**Click on '''Acquire Info'''.
			[[File:Sub06.png\|500px]]
	**If everything seems correct, click '''OK'''		**If everything seems correct, click '''OK'''
			*The printer will automatically mirror your design (as is required for sublimation) so there's no need to manually flip your design.
	*Hit print!		*Hit print!

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	*Get your file on the iMac using your preferred method.		*Get your file on the iMac using your preferred method.
	*Open your file in Preview.		*Open your file in Preview.
			[[File:Sub01.png\|500px]]
	*Hit Command+P or select 'Print' under 'File'		*Hit Command+P or select 'Print' under 'File'
	*In the Printing window, make sure Paper Size is set to your specific sheet (in this case A4)		*In the Printing window, make sure Paper Size is set to your specific sheet (in this case A4)
	* Click on Printer Options and open up the window at (!)		[[File:Sub02.png\|500px]]
			* Click on '''Printer Options''' and open up the window at '''Printer Settings''' by clicking on the '''(!)'''
	*Here, check if everything is set correctly:		*Here, check if everything is set correctly:
	**Paper Size: A4 -> Correct.		**Paper Size: A4 -> Correct.
	**Output Size: A4 -> Correct.		**Output Size: A4 -> Correct.
	**Paper Source: Roll Paper -> Incorrect. This is usually the setting that is set wrong. In this case, we don't want the printer to take its paper from the roll, but from the tray we've just fed the A4 in.		**Paper Source: Roll Paper -> Incorrect. This is usually the setting that is set wrong. In this case, we don't want the printer to take its paper from the roll, but from the tray we've just fed the A4 in.
	**Click on the dropdown menu and select Auto Sheet Feeder.		**Click on the dropdown menu and select '''Auto Sheet Feeder'''.
	**Click on Acquire Info.		**Click on '''Acquire Info'''.
	**If everything seems correct, click OK		**If everything seems correct, click '''OK'''
	*Hit print!		*Hit print!

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Before you start

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	*Sublimation works only with specialized sublimation paper. Available sizes: A4, A3 or roll (approx. 60 cm wide, and as long as your require).		*Sublimation works only with specialized sublimation paper. Available sizes: A4, A3 or roll (approx. 60 cm wide, and as long as your require).
	**Sheets of A4 and A3 sublimation paper can be bought at the Printmaking Studio desk.		**Sheets of A4 and A3 sublimation paper can be bought at the Printmaking Studio desk.
	*Sublimation only works with white or lightly colored synthetic fabrics or fabrics with a high synthetic composition.		*Sublimation '''only works with white or lightly colored synthetic fabrics''' or fabrics with a high synthetic composition.
	*Possible file formats: jpeg, pdf, png		*Possible file formats: jpeg, pdf, png
	*Turn on the heatpress and set it to the right preset.		*Turn on the heatpress and set it to the right preset.
	**Click button on top to turn on.		**Click button on top to turn on.
	**Get the stylus and select the preset SUBLIMATION		**Get the stylus and select the preset '''SUBLIMATION'''
	**Wait until heated up.		**Wait until heated up.

	==Basic operation==		==Basic operation==
	===Machine side===		===Machine side===

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	~~{{Template:Quickstartguide}}~~		==Before you start==
			*Sublimation works only with specialized sublimation paper. Available sizes: A4, A3 or roll (approx. 60 cm wide, and as long as your require).
	== ~~File Preparation~~ ==		**Sheets of A4 and A3 sublimation paper can be bought at the Printmaking Studio desk.
	~~To transfer an image to a piece of fabric~~, ~~you must save~~ your ~~design as:~~		*Sublimation only works with white or lightly colored synthetic fabrics or fabrics with a high synthetic composition.
	* ~~JPEG~~		*Possible file formats: jpeg, pdf, png
	* ~~PNG~~		*Turn on the heatpress and set it to the right preset.
	* PDF		**Click button on top to turn on.
	* Photoshop File		**Get the stylus and select the preset SUBLIMATION
			**Wait until heated up.
			==Basic operation==
	~~NOTE: You don't have to mirror the design now since~~ the ~~printer will do it later~~.		===Machine side===
			Using A4/A3 sublimation sheets:
	~~== Materials for~~ Sublimation ==		*Insert the sheet in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
			*Sublimation paper has a white and a (more or less) yellowish side. The white side is the one you need to print on. Make sure the white side faces you after insertion.
	~~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~~.		*Once inserted, the printer will recognize the sheet. On the screen check the size and click OK if correct.
			Using the roll:
	=== ~~Keep colour in mind~~ ===		*On the printer, select PAPER SETTING.
			*Click on Roll Paper and follow the steps.
	~~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~~.		**If you're unsure about the loading the roll, please ask a member of staff to load it for you.
			===Computer side===
	~~== Setting up~~ the ~~Heat Press ==~~		*Get your file on the iMac using your preferred method.
			*Open your file in Preview.
	* ~~Turn it on with~~ the ~~red switch on the top of the machine side~~.		*Hit Command+P or select 'Print' under 'File'
	* ~~After switching the machine~~ on~~, choose the Sublimation setting from~~ the ~~presets menu~~.		*In the Printing window, make sure Paper Size is set to your specific sheet (in this case A4)
	* ~~More detailed information~~ you ~~can find here: http://ps.wdka~~.~~nl/wiki/Quickstartguide:Transferpress~~		* Click on Printer Options and open up the window at (!)
			*Here, check if everything is set correctly:
			**Paper Size: A4 -> Correct.
	=== ~~Sublimation Settings~~ ===		**Output Size: A4 -> Correct.
	* ~~Go to the [[Quickstartguide:Transferpress \| Heat Transfer Press]] to set up~~ the ~~heat press.~~		**Paper Source: Roll Paper -> Incorrect. This is usually the setting that is set wrong. In this case, we don't want the printer to take its paper from the roll, but from the tray we've just fed the A4 in.
	* 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~~.		**Click on the dropdown menu and select Auto Sheet Feeder.
			**Click on Acquire Info.
	~~== Printing ==~~		**If everything seems correct, click OK
	* Open your file in ~~any program you can print from (Photo Viewer, Acrobat, Photoshop, etc.)~~.		*Hit print!
	* Hit ~~<command~~+P~~> on the keyboard~~ or ~~>File>~~Print ~~to go to the print dialogue.~~


	[[File~~:Sawgrass_print_dialog.png]]~~


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


	~~[[File~~:~~Sawgrass_chooseprinter~~.~~png]]~~


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


	~~[[File~~:~~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~~.


	~~[[File:Paper tray 1~~.~~jpg\|600px]]~~


	~~[[File:Paper tray 2.jpg\|600px]]~~


	* ~~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.~~


	~~[[File:Heat press handle.jpg\|320px]] [[File:Heat press placing fabric.jpg\|320px]]~~

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Prepare the garments

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