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Subli Jet IQ ™ Getting S tarted Guide For EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 Revision 1.0.
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SubliJet IQ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 © Copyright 2003 , Sawgrass Technologies, Inc., Re vision 1 . 0 October 2003. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. SubliJet ® is a registered trademark of Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.
IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This Process License Agreement (“PLA ”) is a legal agreement between you and Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. (“Sawgrass”). By installing the SubliJet IQ ink in your printer, or otherwise using the Sawgrass SubliJet IQ ink, you agree to be bound by the terms of this PLA.
Table of Contents Introduction ....................................................................... 2 About this Document ........................................................ 3 Setting up the QuickConnect System .............................. 4 Tips for Using the QuickConnect System .
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 2 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of SubliJet. With these specially formulated inks you can print full color sublimation transfers using your computer and the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 printer.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 3 About this Document This d ocument contains descriptions and procedures for setting up the QuickConnect ink delivery system and using SubliJet IQ inks. Information for getting the best results from your transfers is also included.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 4 Setting up the QuickConnect System Checklist of Items needed for successful sublimation: § QuickConnect system § EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 ink je t printer § Recommended inkjet paper.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 5 2. The connectors are color - code d for easy identification. Find the black connector. Remove the plastic cap from the black ink bag and insert the male connector into the female connector on the tubing.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 6 Installing the QuickConnect Cartridges insi de the printer 1. Open the printer cover and press the yellow button on the front panel of the printer to move the print head to the left.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 7 4. Close the cartridge holder lids until they snap into place. Tubing from the color cartridge will protrude from beneath the black cartridge lid and should sweep towards the right side of the printer.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 8 6. Clean the area where the adhesive will contact the printer with the alcohol pad provided. Let dry. 7. Pull the bottom piece of 3M Dual Lock Tape off of the support bracket, peel the plastic backing and attach to the marked position.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 9 Fig. 11 Fig. 12 11. Clean the printer and the bottom of the rubber bumpers with the alcohol pad provided and attach the Velcro circles to the bumper and to the printer.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 10 Fig. 13 14. Close the clip securely. See Fig 13. 15. Turn on the printer and allow the cartridge holder to return to the home position. Priming the QuickConnect cartridges and tubing with ink 1.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 11 B. For Windows 2000, XP users: i. Select Start>Control Panel>Printers and Faxes. ii. Right - click on the PowerDriver IQ software and select Properties.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 12 3. Once the QuickConnect has been primed, ensure that all nozzles are firing properly by perf orming a Nozzle Check from the Setup Utilities Screen.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 13 Replacing an Empty Ink bag 1. Attach slide clamps to tubing, one clamp for each tube. 2. Move the slide clamp close to the female connector on the tubing of the ink bag to be changed.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 14 Tips for Using the QuickConnect System Check the 3M Dual Lock Tape connections periodically Ensure the support arm is securely attached and not drooping, and that the lid props are firmly attached.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 15 Using PowerDriver IQ SubliJet digital printing systems are comprised of a few key elements to ensure high quality output each time you print with SubliJet.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 16 H eat Transfer Instructions Because you can print on a variety of surfaces, you need to take all variables of the surface into account when selecting time, temperature and pressure.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 17 Tips for Successful Sublimation Tips for Polyester Fabric Maintain appropriate heat press times. § Shortened pressing time will result in good surface color but the sublimation dyes will not completely penetrate the polyester fibers.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 18 Tips for Hanes Soft L’Ink Shirts § The presence of moisture in your fabric can lead to bleeding of the image. Remove moisture by pre - pressing y our shirt for 10 seconds.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 19 Supplies & Equipment Contact your reseller to purchase sublimation supplies and equipment. For more information, see the Sublimation Supplies Directory on our World Wide Web site at www.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 20 Troubleshooting The troubleshooting tips found in this section relate mainly to problems that can be seen in transferred SubliJet images.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 21 Colors are light and splotchy § Ensure you print on the correct side of the paper. The print side is the bright white side of the paper. § Ensure you use a recommended paper.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 22 Technical Support If you are having difficulties achieving good results from your SubliJet inks, you have several support options : 1.
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