To Use

• Sign a Makerspace User Agreement
• Provide your own sublimation printer
• Skills needed: The sublimation printer works like a regular printer, you need to know how to print from a computer. Tinkering with printer settings may be required to optimize your printed image.

What You Need To Know

Sublimation printing is a process of bringing ink and fabric together as one. The inks used turn into gas when heated and combine with the fabric to permanently print onto the material applied to. Learn more about sublimation here: Understanding How Sublimation Printing Works

The Epson SureColor F170 printer is a dedicated sublimation printer using high-performance dye-sublimation to print onto special paper. When the inks are applied with heat to fabric or specifically-made blanks, it delivers professional-quality results. Ideal for personalizing awards, mugs, mousepads and more. Unlike vinyl, sublimation will never peel with use or washing because it becomes part of the material it is applied to.

Materials

Users are responsible for supplying their own sublimation paper and blanks (the thing you want to apply your image to).

Complementary Equipment

Apply your sublimation image with our heat presses:

• Cricut Easy Press for medium projects
• Vevor Heat Press for bigger projects
• Circut Easy Press Mini for small projects and touch ups