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  |Is used in domain=Cloth

  |Has name=Sublimation Printer

  |Has name=Sublimation Printer

  |Has certification=https://foxtale.georgefox.edu/moodle/course/view.php?id=49429

  |Has certification=https://georgefox.instructure.com/courses/1317

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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.   

   

   

With sublimation, images can be applied to thousands of different products including mugs, signage, bags and apparel, and to many different materials including ceramics, wood, metal, polyester and glass.

With sublimation, images can be applied to thousands of different products including mugs, signage, bags and apparel, and to many different materials including ceramics, wood, metal, polyester and glass.

==Documentation==

==Documentation==

[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====

====Operation====

====Operation====

The Sawgrass SG400 acts much like a typical ink printer. You will need to load the proper software and select the SG400 printer. The correct paper will also need to be loaded into the printer paper tray.

The Sawgrass SG400 acts much like a typical ink printer. You will need to load the proper software and select the SG400 printer. The correct paper will also need to be loaded into the printer paper tray. One side of the paper is meant for printing while the other side is not meant for printing; double-check the paper orientation to avoid printing on the wrong side.

====Demonstration====

====Demonstration====

# 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.       

# You need to open either Adobe or Inkscape software depending on your preference.

# You need to open either Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape software depending on your preference.

# Open the image you wish to print.

# Open the image you wish to print.

# Make sure the image is a mirrored 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==

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.

==Maintenance==

==Maintenance==