I am surprised at 2 things: Your honesty, the ease of explaining and the last one that didn't get your beautiful hands dirty ( Ink). Great video tutorial. We need more people like you. HAPPY CLEANNING HANDS
Absolutely FABULOUS video! We ordered an Epson wf ec-c printer, which I can't find anyone using, yet it is sublimatable apparently. I already ordered A-Sub 13x19 paper, now for the Cosmos ink supplies. I will keep your video on a LOOP and my fingers crossed!!! I just used heat transfers on Cotton, for a project and everything cracked! I learned that lesson early, at least. Thanks so much for your wonderful poise and screen presence. I'll be back for more 🙂
Hi and thank you for your tutorial very helpful and well presented. I have a wf2830 I bought from Wal-Mart for $99 for what I do it's perfect. The only suggestion would be for people like me with uncompetitive hands is to leave the fill plugs in until they are installed. I dropped a cartridge in the compartment and spilled some ink luckily no were to cause damage. I removed the plugs after they were installed. Thank you.
that was a question i had..... is it possible to convert the WF 2830 to sublimation. i am seeing all these other different workforce numbers but not seeing the WF 2830 as convertible printers
The colored cartridges are auto priming carts, but the black with that round hole has to be primed: that is static air and should be removed. Otherwise massive cleaning cycles are needed to remove the air from the print head. That round hole should be filled with ink after priming.
Hi and great video. I just bought the wf-7310 with the re fillable cartridges and will use hippo ink. Could I just use your process but instead farm the chips from the original cartridges after setup?
I bought an Epson WF-Pro 4820 and refillable ink cartridges for sublimation ink. The printer will not recognize them no matter what I do. I have taken the cartridges out multiple times, shaken them, to no avail. I can't find a double black cartridge that fits, the one I ordered is too short. I don't know what else to do.
Thank u for this video 🫶🏽 I was so scared and confused on how to convert my printer. Thank u again I'm looking forward to more videos like this one. I'm a new subscriber. 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
Debbie, I watched another video by you on the unclogging. You mentioned using Cosmos ink which I use also. The problem is that they sold out and now Wala Inks sells ONLY the huge bottles which I cannot use (just a home hobbyist). Do you have any other suggestions regarding this? I love Cosmos Ink and have been told it's the 1st-2nd best without need for color profiles, etc. I don't know what to use now or how I can purchase smaller quantities. Thanks in advance.
Thank you for the great video! After the convertion to sublimation ink can you use regular ink again in the same printer!? Also, i got epson wf 7610, it is the same process and materials? Thank you very much!
I have the epson wf-7710 and want to get sublimination ink to fill a new cartridge i just bought. Will i still be able to print photos ? Also can i just swap the pigment ink cartridge withe the new sublimination cartridge? Thanks for any responses
Ive heard do not put regular ink in first. So your saying its fine too? Do you know what no chip means when buying the empty cartridge? Please and thank you
What happens is called CAVITATION and its what happens to propellers on boats when they break the water into bubbles. Agitation can create air pockets.
I have the ET 2720 I use for sublimation , I am wanting to convert my WF7610 to sublimation. Do I need to download additional drivers if I already have Epson drivers for my 2720 installed: ? Thank You
I used to use an Epson ET-2550 ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxciSwynMJ7PnUvvx11rewiu-yFBkZTl53 , an early model of the ink tank style. It worked well, but had one nuisance that drove me up the wall; if you didn't put it in high quality print mode you'd get a streak across the page. I'm happy to say I have yet to see this with this printer. The print quality has been fantastic so far, the set up was super easy. All in all I'm very happy with this printer.
Do you have to get specific sublimation ink for your printer? I have the epson xp-4501. Also, is there a specific syringe that is needed. I order refillable cartridges but forgot to get syringes.
No, you don’t need a specific brand, although some brands are not as good as others. I recommend Cosmos Ink. The syringes usually come with the ink, but you don’t need a special syringe. I’ve heard some people get syringes from a drug store like Walgreens.
I'm going to cry at the fact that you have an xp 4501. I've been trying and don't know how because the cartridges have the chip. Can we just replace it with the no chip one? Can we somehow refill the chip ones? I'm lost
Hi Debbie, great video. May I ask, are the refillable cartridges you are using single use? or can you keep refilling them back up? Also where can I buy them/what brand are they? are they the aliexpress ones? thanks a lot in advance
Is there ink showing on the paper? Join my group and share photos so we can walk you through troubleshooting better. Www.Facebook.Com/groups/debbiedoesdesign
Hello I'm about to set up my brand me WF 7720. I heard alot of people say if your going to use the printer for sublimation to turn OFF automatic firmware updates and do not update them at any point. Is this for the manufacture ink as well right at the beginning? I am planning to start with manufacturers ink to make sure the printer works before I switch to sublimation. Thanks so much.
I have not turned off firmware updates intentionally on mine so I can let people know if any of them cause issues and so far none of the firmware updates have created any problems for me. If you want to play it safe, it won’t hurt anything to turn them off. But I would at least let it update the very first time as sometimes it needs those updates to function properly during the initial install.
Just the regular sublimation ink. I haven’t used the fluorescent. You need to have a 2nd printer dedicated to the fluorescent ink if you want to go that route. It’s not good for the printer to switch back and forth.
Hello! I have a question , I thought your instructions were to leave out the 'air plug' in the new cartridges but it looks as though you have both plugs in yours. I am having trouble getting mine to print so I am wondering if this is the issue? Thanks!
You need the air vents open. Sometimes I keep them in while I’m filling the cartridges up just to help avoid spills but remove them once I get the cartridges into the printer.
Help... I have the WF-7720... It worked famously for over a year with a CISS system. The unit was moved to my downstairs work area after most of the Covid threat was gone. I started getting print with faded stripes through the text...I went through all the maintenance.... several times over a months time. I CAN'T GET ANY ink through...blank print... Finally gave up on CISS and filled replacement cartridges with sublimation ink. Ran nozzle check...STILL BLANK...NO ink on paper...I even tried the steamed foam method even though I have had it completely apart and was able to force a nice spray through all colors of the print head. I just don't get it! Anyone???
Your black print head might have a REALLY stubborn clog. Try the priming method again and then let it rest for at least an hour to really soak into that print head and see if that helps. If you continue having issues, join my group so you can post your current issues with some pictures so I can see exactly what is going on and might be able to help troubleshoot better. Www.Facebook.Com/groups/debbiedoesdesign
Would you know if it would work for the Epson WorkForce WF-2850 WirelessMultifunction A4 Inkjet Printer? Except i want to fill it with tattoo stencil ink, not sublimation ink.
I use Cosmos Ink. The colors are great and they have the best customer service! (www.debbiedoesdesign.com/cosmos) And as for upkeep, make sure you print something, anything, every week or so just to keep the ink from drying up.
There are a lot of factors that could cause that. Are you using the correct time and temp? Pressure? Are you using actual sublimation paper? Sublimation ink? Are you sure the case is meant for sublimation? Feel free to join my group and post photos and more details of what’s going on and we should be able to help you troubleshoot better. Www.Facebook.Com/groups/debbiedoesdesign
@@DebbieDoesDesign yes I ordered sublimation ink on Amazon and also the heat transferring paper the cartridges are the one that come with it I drilled a whole on the top and drain the ink and added the sublimation ink
I haven’t dug into that model but if you can find refillable cartridges for it, it should work. They have XL black cartridges for a lot of Epson printers. The XL works just fine.
I heard that the software can be installed on Windows/pc only and not on Mac. Is that correct? And where do we buy the original Sublimation ink from? Thanks
Normally when I am trying to learn how to do something new it takes me hours to find the answers to my questions. I am so thankful that I came across your video! I liked it wish there was a love button seriously thank you!
I turned my Epson artison 50 into a sublimation printer. Could not believe how well it worked out. I have 2 of them and an older R260 that I used for printing on DVD's in my Video business. But since demand for DVD's is way down, I decided to give it a shot so I wouldn't have to buy another printer. I am now trying to start a sublimation business starting with mugs and see how it goes from there. Anyway, bought empty cartridges, 6 sublimation ink bottles and installed an icc profile. I am amazed how well it worked. I pretty much followed your video (thank you).
Thanks for your time spent on this video! I just wanted to say, when I changed ink brands in my printer(Brand X) rather than running several ink head cleanings, I found a colorful bubble gum picture on Google and printed it on 8.5x11 regular paper a couple of times and it ran the ink through rather quickly. Just a thought, worked great for me. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR VIDEOS!!
You are the first person I have found online that said exactly why you should install the epson ink cartridges FIRST on a brand new printer, before the sub cartridges. Thank You!
The CISS is a great system, I use one on my 7720 and there's a small learning curve to prime it that manufacturers don't go over. I took a trick out of my automotive clutch bleeding book. You hang the tank somewhere high and fill them up. Let the ink cartridges dangle low and make sure they're nice and straight. Then, one color at a time, use the provided syringe to pull the ink through the bottom of the cartridge. Don't stop when ink starts coming out, get a full syringe worth then put it back in the tank. As long as you don't let the tanks run dry, you shouldn't have any problems. But you're right, the tubing can be very sketchy flying back and forth at a million miles an hour lol, just follow manufacturer directions on securing tubing to your printer.
I am so glad I found this! I am planning ahead because I'm probably going to have to leave my job in the next year. I was thinking about doing vinyl, regular and HTV, because I've got a Cameo. I went to a festival recently where a woman had sublimation products and it blew me away! I figured it would be insanely expensive to start, but it doesn't seem like it will be. Thanks again for the tips!
I converted my Epson 5-6 yrs ago with refillable cartridges and the same company offered matching ink for my printer [seems to be of quality as stated] no software changes so my printer works as the day I bought it . Best of all i`ve saved hundreds and hundreds of $$.
This is an absolutely fantastic video!!! I have been working through my research about buying an expensive sublimation printer or how do i get an Epson workforce to work. Thank you so much for sharing all this valuable information!!!
"click" You teach like a mom. :) It's awesome! Your videos have been so useful. My autistic daughter and I are starting a custom apparel company and I'm sure we'll be watching you over and over.
Thank you so much for sharing. I'm going to convert my epson printer to this way which seems much easier. The CISS looked too complicated to me, so I was putting it off, but now I can do it....yay! Thanks again, you rock!
By the way you can use standard paper to sublimate on the frosted side of that plastic mylar by taping the printed paper face down on it with heat tape and then heat pressing it which you will have to play with to get it how you want but it will make permanent stencils instead of you having to spend an arm and a leg for mylar sheets. I don't know if anyone else does that but it's something i did on my own and it worked!! I didn't print directly to it to try to sublimate it on anything though but hey i had the idea i might try it!!
Great video!!! Thanks so much for sharing, I brought the CISS tank and have not been successful with using yet. I will definitely be purchasing the refillable ones. 😊
I have followed your tutorial and feel SUCCESSFUL!! However I am still cleaning out the old ink. Letting my printer rest for at least 1-hour after every 3rd cleaning. Thank you
Wow, very useful info. i didn't even know this was possible! i was thinking of using a syringe to poke a special metallic ink onto paper or making a stamp(very tedious and slow). this sublimation thing is way,way faster. Thanks for the info. There's no end to the knowledge that can be found oun youtube by willing and clever contributors.
I was thinking about buying the same printer. I have a HP and I ordered ciss but it's a different brand so I'm hoping I won't have the same problem you do. But refillable cartridges are cheaper. Thanks for the information.
@@carlenewilliams5467 I got my Ciss at proinkshop.com. It was already full of ink and primed. I had mine almost a month and have done a lot of printing every day and I never have trouble getting air in the lines. It comes with a damper in the ink tanks and a damper in the cartridges themselves. When you receive your Ciss and if you have a lot of trouble getting air in the lines order a damper off of ebay and hook it on the line close to the ink tank and that should cure your problem. You can get a damper pretty cheap between 5 to 10 dollars.
I am surprised at 2 things: Your honesty, the ease of explaining and the last one that didn't get your beautiful hands dirty ( Ink). Great video tutorial. We need more people like you. HAPPY CLEANNING HANDS
Absolutely FABULOUS video! We ordered an Epson wf ec-c printer, which I can't find anyone using, yet it is sublimatable apparently. I already ordered A-Sub 13x19 paper, now for the Cosmos ink supplies. I will keep your video on a LOOP and my fingers crossed!!! I just used heat transfers on Cotton, for a project and everything cracked! I learned that lesson early, at least. Thanks so much for your wonderful poise and screen presence. I'll be back for more 🙂
Hi and thank you for your tutorial very helpful and well presented. I have a wf2830 I bought from Wal-Mart for $99 for what I do it's perfect. The only suggestion would be for people like me with uncompetitive hands is to leave the fill plugs in until they are installed. I dropped a cartridge in the compartment and spilled some ink luckily no were to cause damage. I removed the plugs after they were installed. Thank you.
Good idea! I’ve spilled ink too. It’s no fun 😂
where did you get the refillable ink cartridges for the 2830
that was a question i had..... is it possible to convert the WF 2830 to sublimation. i am seeing all these other different workforce numbers but not seeing the WF 2830 as convertible printers
Thank you so much for this video, no one tells you the real deal!!
The colored cartridges are auto priming carts, but the black with that round hole has to be primed: that is static air and should be removed. Otherwise massive cleaning cycles are needed to remove the air from the print head. That round hole should be filled with ink after priming.
Hi and great video. I just bought the wf-7310 with the re fillable cartridges and will use hippo ink. Could I just use your process but instead farm the chips from the original cartridges after setup?
This was exactly what I needed Thank you for sharing the info
I bought an Epson WF-Pro 4820 and refillable ink cartridges for sublimation ink. The printer will not recognize them no matter what I do. I have taken the cartridges out multiple times, shaken them, to no avail. I can't find a double black cartridge that fits, the one I ordered is too short. I don't know what else to do.
Brilliant video and intro to sublimation 🙂
Thank you!
Thank u for this video 🫶🏽 I was so scared and confused on how to convert my printer. Thank u again I'm looking forward to more videos like this one. I'm a new subscriber. 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
Debbie, I watched another video by you on the unclogging. You mentioned using Cosmos ink which I use also. The problem is that they sold out and now Wala Inks sells ONLY the huge bottles which I cannot use (just a home hobbyist). Do you have any other suggestions regarding this? I love Cosmos Ink and have been told it's the 1st-2nd best without need for color profiles, etc. I don't know what to use now or how I can purchase smaller quantities. Thanks in advance.
I hope Debbie answers your question... I'd like to know too!
Refill the cosmos with the walas
Thank you for the great video! After the convertion to sublimation ink can you use regular ink again in the same printer!? Also, i got epson wf 7610, it is the same process and materials? Thank you very much!
Does your ink cartridges have chips on the front for the printer to read?
Do the cartilage come with a chip I have a WF- 2830 found some carriages but no chips would it be ok
If you’ve used your printer with regular ink prior to changing. How do you convert it?
Did you ever get an answer to this?!
I have the epson wf-7710 and want to get sublimination ink to fill a new cartridge i just bought. Will i still be able to print photos ? Also can i just swap the pigment ink cartridge withe the new sublimination cartridge? Thanks for any responses
Thanks for the informations
I watched your video awhile ago not sure if your addressed the chip issue with these refillable cartridges. How do you handle this
thank you for sharing iiiiiiiii loved your video
You’re welcome! Thank you! ❤️
Ingot a lot from your video.THANK YOU just have this question for an Epson 2750 can we use ET 2750 cartridges for it?
You need to find refillable cartridges meant for an ET-2750. The manufacturers cartridges will not work. They can’t be filled with new ink.
Great Video Thank you very much!!!
You’re welcome! Thank you!
Ive heard do not put regular ink in first. So your saying its fine too? Do you know what no chip means when buying the empty cartridge? Please and thank you
What happens is called CAVITATION and its what happens to propellers on boats when they break the water into bubbles. Agitation can create air pockets.
Thank you for your video is the workforce 2840 compatible please before I purchase this model ? Thank you 😊
will it mess up my cartridge if i got ink in my air vent?
No. It will work itself out.
I am doing the Head cleaning, and my lines have become really blotchy. Do I keep going?
Can I use this solution on an Epson WF-2450?
I have the ET 2720 I use for sublimation , I am wanting to convert my WF7610 to sublimation. Do I need to download additional drivers if I already have Epson drivers for my 2720 installed: ? Thank You
I recently got a wf7510. I've tried looking for refillable Cartridges. I'm not finding ones that are compatible with wf7510. Help!
So with a new machine i can fill the cartridges that came with it with sublimation ink.?
Do you have to prime the cartridges before use in the printer?
I used to use an Epson ET-2550 ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxciSwynMJ7PnUvvx11rewiu-yFBkZTl53 , an early model of the ink tank style. It worked well, but had one nuisance that drove me up the wall; if you didn't put it in high quality print mode you'd get a streak across the page. I'm happy to say I have yet to see this with this printer. The print quality has been fantastic so far, the set up was super easy. All in all I'm very happy with this printer.
If I’ve been using my printer with dye ink for a year, do I need to clean any other areas? Or can I still just swap out the cartridges?
Just swap them out and print a couple purge sheets to push the new ink through.
@@DebbieDoesDesign thank you! I will test this and see if it helps my printer :) love your video and how you explain it so well :)
Can I convert my espon w-3540 printer to a dtf printer ?
Do you have to get specific sublimation ink for your printer? I have the epson xp-4501. Also, is there a specific syringe that is needed. I order refillable cartridges but forgot to get syringes.
They should come with syringes and single use plastic gloves
No, you don’t need a specific brand, although some brands are not as good as others. I recommend Cosmos Ink. The syringes usually come with the ink, but you don’t need a special syringe. I’ve heard some people get syringes from a drug store like Walgreens.
I'm going to cry at the fact that you have an xp 4501. I've been trying and don't know how because the cartridges have the chip. Can we just replace it with the no chip one? Can we somehow refill the chip ones? I'm lost
I have the Eason WF 2650 but I’m not sure if the empty cartridges will fit it. What are your thoughts? Thanks!!
Are there other epson wf printers I could use besides the 7710 or 7720
Which one is the air vent and do.we leave them in or out?
im confused..so sublimation ink is lighter?
Does anyone know if I can use this method to convert my Epson WF4833 into a sublimation printer?
Thank you
Can you convert epson wf 2950
Thanks for the info. I have a epson Ed 4833, can I covert it to sublimation?
I’m not familiar with that model, you would have to see if anyone makes refillable cartridges for the model.
Will any empty cartridge work...
Can I convert at Epson workforce Pro WF-4833?
Hi Debbie, great video. May I ask, are the refillable cartridges you are using single use? or can you keep refilling them back up? Also where can I buy them/what brand are they? are they the aliexpress ones? thanks a lot in advance
You can keep using them over and over again! I use Cosmos Ink and their cartridges. www.debbiedoesdesign.com/cosmos
What about the chips?
@@vickialmond7910. Yes, you eat them without the fish😂😂
Great video. I tried to do mine, however my test print, nothing transferred over. Any suggestions on what I did wrong?
Is there ink showing on the paper? Join my group and share photos so we can walk you through troubleshooting better.
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Mine is also not printing anything on the paper😢
Hello I'm about to set up my brand me WF 7720. I heard alot of people say if your going to use the printer for sublimation to turn OFF automatic firmware updates and do not update them at any point. Is this for the manufacture ink as well right at the beginning? I am planning to start with manufacturers ink to make sure the printer works before I switch to sublimation. Thanks so much.
I have not turned off firmware updates intentionally on mine so I can let people know if any of them cause issues and so far none of the firmware updates have created any problems for me. If you want to play it safe, it won’t hurt anything to turn them off. But I would at least let it update the very first time as sometimes it needs those updates to function properly during the initial install.
I just bought a WF-7840 printer. Are you using the regular sublimation ink or the fluorescent sublimation ink in the video?
Just the regular sublimation ink. I haven’t used the fluorescent. You need to have a 2nd printer dedicated to the fluorescent ink if you want to go that route. It’s not good for the printer to switch back and forth.
Can you tell can I convert my WF4730 printer ???? Please let me know
What website do. I. Go. To.. To set up the soft ware?? An how do. I. Do. That , please!!!
Hello! I have a question , I thought your instructions were to leave out the 'air plug' in the new cartridges but it looks as though you have both plugs in yours. I am having trouble getting mine to print so I am wondering if this is the issue? Thanks!
You need the air vents open. Sometimes I keep them in while I’m filling the cartridges up just to help avoid spills but remove them once I get the cartridges into the printer.
Help... I have the WF-7720... It worked famously for over a year with a CISS system. The unit was moved to my downstairs work area after most of the Covid threat was gone. I started getting print with faded stripes through the text...I went through all the maintenance.... several times over a months time. I CAN'T GET ANY ink through...blank print... Finally gave up on CISS and filled replacement cartridges with sublimation ink. Ran nozzle check...STILL BLANK...NO ink on paper...I even tried the steamed foam method even though I have had it completely apart and was able to force a nice spray through all colors of the print head. I just don't get it! Anyone???
Your black print head might have a REALLY stubborn clog. Try the priming method again and then let it rest for at least an hour to really soak into that print head and see if that helps. If you continue having issues, join my group so you can post your current issues with some pictures so I can see exactly what is going on and might be able to help troubleshoot better.
Www.Facebook.Com/groups/debbiedoesdesign
Would you know if it would work for the Epson WorkForce WF-2850 WirelessMultifunction A4 Inkjet Printer? Except i want to fill it with tattoo stencil ink, not sublimation ink.
@Hussnain Hassan are you doing the same thing also?
Do you have any tips on cleaning/upkeep and do you recommend any specific inks?
I use Cosmos Ink. The colors are great and they have the best customer service! (www.debbiedoesdesign.com/cosmos) And as for upkeep, make sure you print something, anything, every week or so just to keep the ink from drying up.
Which ink from cosmos do you use? I'm not seeing for the xp 4100
Can i dotji6s with Epson wf 2950
Don’t you have to prime such cartridges?
For some reason my heat transfer paper won’t transfer onto the sublimation metal case
There are a lot of factors that could cause that. Are you using the correct time and temp? Pressure? Are you using actual sublimation paper? Sublimation ink? Are you sure the case is meant for sublimation? Feel free to join my group and post photos and more details of what’s going on and we should be able to help you troubleshoot better. Www.Facebook.Com/groups/debbiedoesdesign
@@DebbieDoesDesign yes I ordered sublimation ink on Amazon and also the heat transferring paper the cartridges are the one that come with it I drilled a whole on the top and drain the ink and added the sublimation ink
So I can switch to sublimation after my printer has had pigment ink in it?
Yes. This one had pigment ink in it first. The process is the same. You just need to work that old ink out.
Thos printer is discontinued. Which other printer can i use which can be transfer to sublimation
They're harder to come by now, look for an ecotank. Lots of options and you don't to mess with cartridges.
Do you know if I can do this with a WF-2630?
Usually takes the XL 220 cartridges
I haven’t dug into that model but if you can find refillable cartridges for it, it should work. They have XL black cartridges for a lot of Epson printers. The XL works just fine.
Is a workforce pro , convertible ?
Does this need chips every refill?
so i could do this on epson wf-2950?
do I need the chip to covert
You didn’t have to install software to bypass any ink errors?
Nope. Never had any errors that I couldn’t dismiss on my own.
I heard that the software can be installed on Windows/pc only and not on Mac. Is that correct? And where do we buy the original Sublimation ink from? Thanks
Love a smart woman that helps the rest of us out.
Can we use the reusable cartridge on a Wf 2660 please
Normally when I am trying to learn how to do something new it takes me hours to find the answers to my questions. I am so thankful that I came across your video! I liked it wish there was a love button seriously thank you!
Thank you!!!!!! I've been soooo confused as to what printer to buy and how to "convert". You answered many of my questions in the first 2 minutes!
I turned my Epson artison 50 into a sublimation printer. Could not believe how well it worked out. I have 2 of them and an older R260 that I used for printing on DVD's in my Video business. But since demand for DVD's is way down, I decided to give it a shot so I wouldn't have to buy another printer. I am now trying to start a sublimation business starting with mugs and see how it goes from there. Anyway, bought empty cartridges, 6 sublimation ink bottles and installed an icc profile. I am amazed how well it worked. I pretty much followed your video (thank you).
Thanks for your time spent on this video! I just wanted to say, when I changed ink brands in my printer(Brand X) rather than running several ink head cleanings, I found a colorful bubble gum picture on Google and printed it on 8.5x11 regular paper a couple of times and it ran the ink through rather quickly. Just a thought, worked great for me. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR VIDEOS!!
You are the first person I have found online that said exactly why you should install the epson ink cartridges FIRST on a brand new printer, before the sub cartridges. Thank You!
Thank you my printer was sitting there for 24 hours doing nothing, now it is all "converted" thank you for a great vid
Where did you get your refillable cartridges?
Im so happy to see someone who is being honest and straight forward on this subject. I have looked for some many answers and finally thankyou.
The CISS is a great system, I use one on my 7720 and there's a small learning curve to prime it that manufacturers don't go over. I took a trick out of my automotive clutch bleeding book. You hang the tank somewhere high and fill them up. Let the ink cartridges dangle low and make sure they're nice and straight. Then, one color at a time, use the provided syringe to pull the ink through the bottom of the cartridge. Don't stop when ink starts coming out, get a full syringe worth then put it back in the tank. As long as you don't let the tanks run dry, you shouldn't have any problems. But you're right, the tubing can be very sketchy flying back and forth at a million miles an hour lol, just follow manufacturer directions on securing tubing to your printer.
I am so glad I found this! I am planning ahead because I'm probably going to have to leave my job in the next year. I was thinking about doing vinyl, regular and HTV, because I've got a Cameo. I went to a festival recently where a woman had sublimation products and it blew me away! I figured it would be insanely expensive to start, but it doesn't seem like it will be. Thanks again for the tips!
this sounds just like my story! you got this girl!
I converted my Epson 5-6 yrs ago with refillable cartridges and the same company offered matching ink for my printer [seems to be of quality as stated] no software changes so my printer works as the day I bought it . Best of all i`ve saved hundreds and hundreds of $$.
This is an absolutely fantastic video!!! I have been working through my research about buying an expensive sublimation printer or how do i get an Epson workforce to work. Thank you so much for sharing all this valuable information!!!
Great video. This presenter knows her stuff regarding this printer. This is so understandable. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you! I have been wanting to start sublimation. Adding these supplies to my Christmas list!!
"click"
You teach like a mom. :) It's awesome! Your videos have been so useful. My autistic daughter and I are starting a custom apparel company and I'm sure we'll be watching you over and over.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this! Best instructional video on sublimation "conversion" I've seen. 👍👍👍
I could not have done it without your detailed step by step. You are awesome!! Thank you ♥️
Very helpful, thank you so much 💗 Just ordered Cosmo ink today and my wf 7710 will be here Friday 👐
Great information. I'm glad I watched this video before I got my printer!
Katrina Whitfield you’re welcome!
Thank you so much for sharing. I'm going to convert my epson printer to this way which seems much easier. The CISS looked too complicated to me, so I was putting it off, but now I can do it....yay! Thanks again, you rock!
By the way you can use standard paper to sublimate on the frosted side of that plastic mylar by taping the printed paper face down on it with heat tape and then heat pressing it which you will have to play with to get it how you want but it will make permanent stencils instead of you having to spend an arm and a leg for mylar sheets. I don't know if anyone else does that but it's something i did on my own and it worked!! I didn't print directly to it to try to sublimate it on anything though but hey i had the idea i might try it!!
Great video!!! Thanks so much for sharing, I brought the CISS tank and have not been successful with using yet. I will definitely be purchasing the refillable ones.
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I have followed your tutorial and feel SUCCESSFUL!! However I am still cleaning out the old ink. Letting my printer rest for at least 1-hour after every 3rd cleaning. Thank you
Thank you so very much!!! I've had my printer and ink sitting because I've been nervous to try, but now I feel I can do it!
Thanks for this video, you explained everything very well and made my life easier 😍
Great info, I was feeling the same way about ciss, thank you.
Absolutely awesome video! You have answered SO MANY of my questions. Thank you!
Wow, very useful info. i didn't even know this was possible! i was thinking of using a syringe to poke a special metallic ink onto paper or making a stamp(very tedious and slow). this sublimation thing is way,way faster. Thanks for the info. There's no end to the knowledge that can be found oun youtube by willing and clever contributors.
I was thinking about buying the same printer. I have a HP and I ordered ciss but it's a different brand so I'm hoping I won't have the same problem you do. But refillable cartridges are cheaper. Thanks for the information.
I have the same one as this in the video how do I get refill and which brand is better to purchase
@@carlenewilliams5467 what model of printer do you have.?
@@carlenewilliams5467 I got my Ciss at proinkshop.com. It was already full of ink and primed. I had mine almost a month and have done a lot of printing every day and I never have trouble getting air in the lines. It comes with a damper in the ink tanks and a damper in the cartridges themselves. When you receive your Ciss and if you have a lot of trouble getting air in the lines order a damper off of ebay and hook it on the line close to the ink tank and that should cure your problem. You can get a damper pretty cheap between 5 to 10 dollars.
Ty I bought a epson 7710 and your video help me so much ty
Well done Debbie, very helpful Paul from England.
Thanks for this! Ordering my crafty better half items now.