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Available as individual colours or a set of 4
Compatible for EcoTank Printers including those using T502, T512, T522 and T542 series inks including;
Sublimation Ink is a specialised product used for printing images onto garments or sublimation treated products (i.e. mugs). Once an image is printed onto 'sublimation paper' the image is transferred using a heat press. The application of heat and pressure causes the dyes in the image to convert to a gas. The heat applied to the object being printed causes the 'pores' of the object to open. Rapid removal of the heat causes these 'pores' to close and the gas (now trapped in the 'pores') converts back to a solid, leaving the coloured image. These sublimation inks are suitable for use in any inkjet printer with an electronic print head system (Piezo). They are not suitable for use in HP or Canon printers, which use a thermal style head that can cause the ink to sublimate within the head.
The printed output will appear dull compared to printing using 'normal' printing inks, this is normal with sublimation prints. It goes without saying but sublimation inks are not suitable or used for 'everyday' printing and typically the printer is used solely for use with sublimation inks.
Widely regarded as the best choice in aftermarket ink products, Rihac is a multi award winning brand including a winner of both the Australian and World Brand Awards 2017 for product excellence.
Please note the Rihac provide a Free ICC profile upon purchasing on there Inks and/or Sublimation Paper products. Please ensure to get in contact directly for details upon purcahsing
All sublimation inks are generically profiled as every printer/cartridge release has slightly different physical colours. This means you never have 100% colour accuracy using any brand of sublimation inks. Rihac sub inks as a generalisation are very closely matched to the naked eye however some users choose to create their own ICC profiles or 'tweak' the colour output in the printer colour settings. Rihac have made an ICC profile for most printers which can be provided upon request after purchase of this product.
The printed output must be transferred hot using a heat press at a temperature between 180-220 degrees. Time and temperature will vary depending on type and nature of material which transfer is applied. When used to print on fabric, sublimation inks will only work on synthetic materials (must be less than 10% cotton) unless you are printing onto a transfer syle specialist paper.
Dye sublimation inks have a higher viscosity and overall consistency to OEM inks (normal ink used in general printing).
It is widely accepted that the life of a printer is reduced when using it with specialised inks such as sublimation.
It is also recommended to use the printer frequently or run weekly head cleaning cycles to reduce the chance of print head blockages caused by dried inks.
It is typically harder to clean a print head blocked with sublimation inks.
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