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==Description==
==Description==
Sublimation is a digital printing process that uses heat and pressure to embed ink into a fabric to produce graphics. It utilizes a special dye and a molecular bonding process to apply and permanently adhere HD images, graphics and photos to polymers and polyesters at a sub-surface level.
Sublimation is a digital printing process that uses heat and pressure to embed ink into a fabric or surface to produce an image. It utilizes a special dye and a molecular bonding process to apply and permanently adhere HD images, graphics and photos to polymers and polyesters at a sub-surface level.
Other printing processes utilize chemicals called binders to bond their inks to the surface of a product. Binders are present in the ink and/or paper (for transfer processes.) Over time, the binders will break down and the ink will crack, peel and fade. In contrast, because sublimation bonds at a sub-surface level rather than on top, it provides a high-quality image that won’t crack or peel. And in the case of apparel, it will not fade when washed.
Other printing processes utilize chemicals called binders to bond their inks to the surface of a product. Binders are present in the ink and/or paper (for transfer processes.) Over time, the binders will break down and the ink will crack, peel and fade. In contrast, because sublimation bonds at a sub-surface level rather than on top, it provides a high-quality image that won’t crack or peel. And in the case of apparel, it will not fade when washed.
==Documentation==
==Documentation==
The user manual link below is technically for the SG500 and SG1000, but similar principles will apply.
[[Media:Sawgrass-User-Guide-English.pdf|Sublimation Printer User Manual]]
[https://www.sawgrassink.com/Sawgrass/media/Documents/Printers/Brochures/SG400-SG800-Brochure-NP-US.pdf User Manual]
[https://www.sawgrassink.com/Sawgrass/media/Documents/Printers/Brochures/SG400-SG800-Brochure-NP-US.pdf SG400 Brochure]
====Terminology====
====Terminology====
# Create or open your desired design.
# Create or open your desired design.
# Power on the SG400 printer and give it some time to power up. The printer can take several minutes to warm up.
# Power on the SG400 printer and give it some time to power up. The printer can take several minutes to warm up.
# Make sure the image is a mirrored (left/right) if you want to read the text on a surface or keep the image direction correct.
# Make sure the image is a mirrored (left/right) if you want to read the text on a surface or keep the image direction correct.
# Make sure the image size is smaller than the size of paper you are printing on. The largest size paper is 8.5" x 11."
# Make sure the image size is smaller than the size of paper you are printing on. The largest size paper is 8.5" x 11."
# You will need to select print and make sure you are printing to the Sawgrass 400 printer.
# You will need to select 'print', and make sure you are printing to the Sawgrass 400 printer.
# The printer should start printing and produce a sheet of paper with your image on it.
# The printer should start printing and produce a sheet of paper with your image on it.
# You will need to setup the heat press to complete your image transfer.
# You will need to setup the [[Heat Press|heat press]] to complete your image transfer.
==Safety==
==Safety==
==Certification==
==Certification==
[https://foxtale.georgefox.edu/moodle/course/view.php?id=49429 Foxtale Course]
[https://georgefox.instructure.com/courses/1317 Canvas Quiz]
==Troubleshooting==
==Troubleshooting==
Banding is usually caused by a blockage in the print head preventing the ink from being properly dispersed to the paper. Perform a nozzle check to see if this is the case. If so, then you should perform a head cleaning to try to correct the problem. These functions can be accessed via the control panel on the printer or through Sawgrass Print Manager. Low ink levels can also cause banding. Always ensure that you are not low on ink. Learn more in our Knowledge Base, or contact Sawgrass Technical Support.
Banding is usually caused by a blockage in the print head preventing the ink from being properly dispersed to the paper. Perform a nozzle check to see if this is the case. If so, then you should perform a head cleaning to try to correct the problem. These functions can be accessed via the control panel on the printer or through Sawgrass Print Manager. Low ink levels can also cause banding. Always ensure that you are not low on ink. Learn more in our Knowledge Base, or contact Sawgrass Technical Support.
Color management is an important aspect for all forms of digital printing. In terms of sublimation, there are several factors that can affect the color including the printer, the ink, the paper and the substrates. Sawgrass created Sawgrass Print Manager to address these issues and provide tools to help ensure the accuracy of the color output. If you are having issues, contact Sawgrass Technical Support for assistance.
Color management is an important aspect for all forms of digital printing. In terms of sublimation, there are several factors that can affect the color including the printer, the ink, the paper, and the substrates. Sawgrass created Sawgrass Print Manager to address these issues and provide tools to help ensure the accuracy of the color output. If you are having issues, contact Sawgrass Technical Support for assistance.
It is possible to sublimate a print more than once, but every instance after the first time will be significantly faded. It is recommended that you only sublimate a print once.
It is possible to sublimate a print more than once, but every instance after the first time will be significantly faded. It is recommended that you only sublimate a print once.