SubliJet IQ™/ChromaBlastTM Hybrid - Dual Decoration System Getting Started Guide For EPSON Stylus® Photo R1800 Revision 2.
SubliJet IQ™/ChromaBlast TM Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus® Photo R1800 © Copyright 2007, Sawgrass Technologies, Inc., Revision 2.0 February 2008. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. SubliJet® is a registered trademark of Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ™ is a registered trademark of Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. PowerDriver Pro is a registered trademark of Sawgrass Technologies inc. Epson® and Stylus® are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
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Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 2 About this Document ........................................................................................................................ 3 Quick Connect II™ Set-up for the R1800 ........................................................................................... 4 Printer Set-up for the R1800 .......................................
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the R1800 Hybrid Dual Decoration System with SubliJet IQ™ and ChromaBlast digital transfer inks. This system for the EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 is the latest advancement from Sawgrass Technologies, Inc., a leader in the development of digitally driven color transfer technologies and related products.
About this Document This document contains descriptions and procedures for using SubliJet IQ and ChromaBlast inks and the R1800 IQ System, along with additional information for getting the best results from your transfers. The documentation provided pertains only to the use of SubliJet IQ™ and ChromaBlastTM inks in your EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 ink jet printer.
Before you Begin It is crucial that the OEM ink supplied with your printer is installed before you attempt to install your SubliJet IQ™ and ChromaBlastTM inks. This allows for two things: First, it primes the ink delivery system, ensuring that the SubliJet IQ™ and ChromaBlastTM inks will load more easily. Second, it familiarizes you with the basic operation of your printer. Please see the EPSON Stylus Photo R800 or R1800 Printer User’s Guide for instructions on installation.
4. Insert the ink bags into the ink box by clipping them into the corresponding connectors attached inside the box. Each section is marked with which color ink should be placed there. Remember to match the right color ink to its corresponding cartridge chamber. Once the tube is filled, there is no way to undo it! 5. Once all ink bags are connected inside your Quick Connect II™ ink box, you will need to obtain the small primer bottle to prime each line. 6.
3. Remove the cartridge cover by gently pushing on the right side and twisting to the right as shown below. 4. Install the cartridge chips as shown in the pictures below. Start by lining up the first chip with the yellow dot with the yellow ink slot in the cartridge bay. Then line up the second chip with the black dot with the black slot in the cartridge bay.
5. Insert the plastic cross bars into place by sliding the notched end into the back of the chip holders. 6. Slide the cartridge bay to the center of the printer to install the sublimation cartridges. It must be to the left of the gray bar before any cartridges can be installed. 7. Gently place the cartridges into the cartridge bay.
9. Attach the custom cover to the cartridge bay. Be careful not to pinch the tubes when closing the cover. 10. Obtain the long tube holder and remove the tabs from the back exposing the adhesive. Place the tube holder in the middle of the gray bar and attach it to the printer. 11. Slide tubing into the holder for placement. Leave enough slack so that the cartridge bay can easily slide from one side of the printer to the other without creating tension on the tubes. 12.
13. Press the ink button to move the print head back to the ink cartridge parked position. Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed an R1800 Quick Connect II ink system and printer. -9- You may want to remove the printer lid or leave it open at all times. You may have a little air showing in your lines, but this will clear after a few prints. If you are going to leave your system without using it for several days, you should clamp your lines with the tube clamps.
Tips for Using the QuickConnect II™ System Make sure you install the SubliJet IQ Driver and theChromaBlast Driver™ from the CD that came with your Quick Connect II system. Perform a nozzle check from the SubliJet and ChromaBlast Driver™. A few cleanings may be necessary to get a good nozzle check. Check the support tube connections periodically. Ensure the support arm is securely attached and not drooping, and that the lid props are firmly attached.
Selecting Paper - Sublimation For information on selecting the appropriate paper to use with your SubliJet IQ™ inks, please check our website at http://www.sublimation.com/support/ or call your authorized SubliJet reseller. While the use of copy paper or other inkjet paper will not harm your printer, the transferred results may be light, splotchy, or uneven. Some papers may even stick to the surface or leave a visible residue.
Printing and Heat Transfer Instructions – ChromaBlast cotton decoration inks Recommended Applications White or light colored fabrics in 100% cotton. PRINTING Print using the supplied ChromaBlast Driver program only. The print side of ChromaBlast media is opposite the ChromaBlast logo. • For the R1800, place print side face up in the printer tray. Mirror Image: Check this box in the ChromaBlast Driver to ensure the image prints in reverse and that text appears correctly when image is transferred.
User Guide For the Epson R1800 For distribution with SubliJet IQ® and ChromaBlastTM only NOT FOR RESALE Rev 2.
Setup Instructions – Windows XP/Windows 2000 TheR1800 Hybrid system comes supplied with a single CD that includes both the ChromaBlast and PowerDriver IQ drivers and documentation. The installation will autostart once the CD is placed in the computer. The process begins with the ChromaBlast driver and continues to the PowerDriver. On-Screen instructions will prompt the user to register the software before full installation can begin. System Requirements Minimum Hardware: Pentium 4 – 2.
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7. The License Agreement is displayed next. Select the appropriate choice for acceptance of the Licensing Agreement. 8. If you have not previously registered the ChromaBlast R1800 Driver™ v1.0, you will be prompted to do so. Registering is the only way to take full advantage of the features in this Driver. If you choose to register later, select Register Later and click Next to proceed with the installation. 9. If you choose to register now, the registration screen will be displayed.
A notification box indicating you have successful registered the ChromaBlast Driver will appear. Click “OK” to continue with the installation. 10. Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. provides ColorSure color palettes for use with Corel and Adobe. (Check the ColorSure section of the manual for information on how to use ColorSure to get perfect spot colors).
12. If the installation cannot find the printer port then you will be given the opportunity to choose the port you want to use for the product you are installing. Use the value that was recorded in step 4 above. 13. - 18 - Once the installation has completed, the Installation Complete screen will display. Click OK to continue to the installation of the PowerDriver R1800 IQ software.
Product Overview – PowerDriver R1800 IQ PowerDriver R1800 IQ is a color management software solution that has been written as a Windows printer driver. It is designed to work with Epson ink-jet printers and Sawgrass sublimation ink. The installation program will automatically install the Sawgrass color management software, the Sawgrass PowerDriver R1800 IQ printer driver software, and ColorSure tools and utilities directly after the installation of the ChromaBlast R1800 driver.
4. If you have not previously registered PowerDriver, you will be prompted to do so. Registering is the only way to take full advantage of the features in PowerDriver. If you choose to register later, select Register Later and click Next to proceed with the installation. 5. If you choose to register now, the registration screen will be displayed. To obtain your registration code you may do so in one of the following ways: Register on-line and receive your registration code via e-mail.
Product Registration Screen A notification box indicating you have successful registered the PowerDriver R1800 IQ will appear. Click “OK” to continue with the installation. 6. Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. provides ColorSure color palettes for use with Corel and Adobe. (Check the ColorSure section of the manual for information on how to use ColorSure to get perfect spot colors).
8. If you see the screen below, click Continue Anyway to proceed with the installation. 9. If the installation cannot find the printer port, then you will be given the opportunity to choose the port you want to use for the product you are installing. Use the information that was recorded before during the ChromaBlast driver installation. 10. Once the installation has completed, the Hybrid Installation Complete screen will display. Click OK to end the installation.
Using PowerDriver R1800 IQ in Windows 2000 / XP PowerDriver R1800 IQ is simple to use. Whenever you have SubliJet inks in your printer, you should print using PowerDriver R1800 IQ . Do not print to your Epson printer with the Epson printer driver; printing with the Epson driver will not give you the benefit of color management. Quick Start Example (Corel Draw) 1) Open/Create an image in Corel Draw. 2) Select print from the File menu. 3) Select the PowerDriver R1800 IQ printer.
PowerDriver R1800 IQ Properties Overview The following figure shows the printer properties for a registered version of PowerDriver R1800 IQ . There are three main property groups; 1. Configuration – Set Paper, Transfer Substrate, and Copy Count 2. Color Settings – Color management control options. (The Color Options group comes in two modes; Easy and Advanced) Both are described below. 3. Options – Utilities for printer maintenance, online help, product registration, and setting input profiles.
Insert the paper size and margins of the custom paper. Give the custom paper a name in the Form Name box. Click on the Add Form button when done. Note that after adding a custom paper size, the printing preferences dialog box must be closed and reopened before the new paper size will show in the paper size drop down list. Deleting and Modifying Custom Paper Sizes The driver uses standard Windows Print Server forms for paper size definitions.
Group 2 - Color Settings (Easy Color Mode) The Easy Color Option tab provides you with access to a collection of carefully selected color management presets. The right color management choice is essential to making high quality transfers. Easy Color is a fast, simple way of choosing a color management scheme. You choose an Easy Color setting based on the composition of the original image. The chart below lists some guidelines for when to choose different Easy Color settings.
Print Palette Button – Prints the ColorSure palette for the selected substrate. ColorSure is a method for reproducing exact spot colors. The two main components are: 1) the transferred palette and 2) the CorelDraw, Corel PhotoPaint, and Adobe swatches. For a complete description on how to use ColorSure to get perfect spot colors, see appendix C. Group 2 - Color Settings (Advanced Mode) Overview This tab gives you access to all of the color management controls available in PowerDriver R1800 IQ .
ColorSure Options Print Palette Button – Prints the ColorSure palette for the selected substrate. ColorSure is a method for reproducing exact spot colors. The two main components are: 1) the transferred palette and 2) the CorelDraw, Corel PhotoPaint, and Adobe swatches. For a complete description on how to use ColorSure to get perfect spot colors, see appendix C.
Using ChromaBlast R1800 Driver™ in Windows 2000 / XP The ChromaBlast R1800 Driver is simple to use. Whenever you have ChromaBlast™ inks in your printer, you should print using the a ChromaBlast R1800 Driver™. Do not print to your Epson printer with the Epson printer driver; printing with the Epson driver will not give you the benefit of color management. Quick Start Example (Corel Draw) 1) Open/Create an image in Corel Draw. 2) Select print from the File menu. 3) Select the ChromaBlast R1800 Driver printer.
ChromaBlast R1800 Driver™ Properties Overview The following figure shows the printer properties for a registered version of the ChromaBlast R1800 Driver. The Advanced Color Options tab and the Print Palette functions will not be available if the product has not been registered. There are three main property groups; Configuration – Set Paper, Transfer Substrate, and Copy Count Color Settings – Color management control options.
Insert the paper size and margins of the custom paper. Give the custom paper a name in the Form Name box. Click on the Add Form button when done. Note that after adding a custom paper size, the printing preferences dialog box must be closed and reopened before the new paper size will show in the paper size drop down list. Deleting and Modifying Custom Paper Sizes The driver uses standard Windows Print Server forms for paper size definitions.
Group 2 - Color Settings Overview This tab gives you access to all of the color management controls available in the ChromaBlast R1800 driver. Color correction allows you to create transfers from all kinds of images, from photorealistic images to spot color logos. For maximum flexibility, the ChromaBlast R1800 driver lets you color correct bitmap and vector elements differently, even if they are in the same graphics file.
High Speed – If the printer supports multiple resolutions, choose the most appropriate setting. For soft substrates, the High Speed option works well. High Quality – If the printer supports multiple resolutions, choose the most appropriate setting. For hard substrates, choose the High Quality option. Group 3 – Printer Options Utilities – Click this button to display a utilities screen.
Appendices Appendix A: Network Printing in Windows 2000, XP Network printing with PowerDriver in Windows 2000 and Windows XP is simple. Before a network printer can be used, it must be installed on the network and shared. Host Machine (Server) The server machine must have installed the printer and have the printer shared. To install the networked printer, run Start | Setting | Printer | Add Printer. The Wizard will guide you through setting up the printer.
Appendix B: Over-riding Graphic Software Color Management PowerDriver R1800 IQ and ChromaBlast R1800 drivers provides a complete color management solution for your Hybrid SubliJet/ChromaBlast printing. It is extremely important that you turn off any color matching features associated with your design software. An explanation of how to disable print-time color management in several popular design packages follows: CorelDraw™ version 9 Create a new graphic.
Adobe Photoshop™ 6 Color Setup From the main menu choose Edit, Color Settings. On the Color Settings dialog box: a. Set all Color Management Policies to Off b. Uncheck Profile Mismatches c. Uncheck Ask When Opening.
To Print CMYK Graphics Choose File, Print, and set the options as described below: Adobe Photoshop™ 7 , CS and CS2 Color Setup From the main menu choose Edit, Color Settings. On the Color Settings dialog box, turn all Color Management Policies off. Turn off Profile Mismatches.
To Print: Always select File, Print with Preview. On the print dialog page, set the options as described below: a. Check Show More Options b. Choose Color Management c. Choose Document as Source Space d. Choose Same as Source for Print Space From the Color Management drop option list, make sure that Source is set to “Document” and Print Space is set to “Same As Source”.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0/4.0/5.0 Select Edit and then Color Settings from the top drop down menu bar. Select No Color Management. Click Ok.
Appendix C: Using ColorSure™ and Custom Palette in PowerDriver R1800 IQ ® and ChromaBlast R1800. I. Introduction ColorSure is a method for reproducing exact spot colors. There are four main components of the ColorSure System: 1.) the transferred palette; 2.) Color Finder; 3.) Custom Palette; and 4.) the CorelDRAW and Adobe application palettes / swatches. 1. ColorSure Palette: This is your main color palette that includes a wide variety of over 150 commonly used colors. 2.
III. Designing Your Artwork By picking colors from the ColorSure palette, you will be able to consistently reproduce colors in a reliable manner. To assist you in designing your artwork, PowerDriver R1800 IQ and ChromaBlast R1800 installs three palettes: two for Adobe products and one for Corel products. These colors match the palette that is printed from within PowerDriver and ChromaBlast drivers. To open the ColorSure Palette in Corel 9,10, 11 or 12 choose Window | Color Palette | Open Palette.
How to use Color Finder: Open the PowerDriver window as instructed in “Printing the ColorSure Palette” outlined in Section II. First, make sure you select your desired Substrate, Output (High Speed or High Quality), and the Mirror option from the Printing Preferences window. Click Apply at the bottom of the window. This is a very important step as it will affect the final printed output.
You may alter the chosen color’s CMYKRB value by selecting two or three Step Colors. Using multiple step colors will present you with a greater range and variety of colors to choose from. ▬ For instance, if you choose to modify your Start Color with two steps, then Step Color 1 will change its values on the X (horizontal) axis and Step Color 2 will change its values on the Y (vertical) axis.
Next, determine what Step Size you want to apply to the Color Finder palette. This is simply a question of how much you want your Start Color to fluctuate. If your Start Color is close to the color you are looking for, use a low Step Size (i.e. 5-10). However, if your start color is not close to what you are looking for, use a higher Step Size. You can enter any Step Size value between 1 and 40.
1. If you have the original file, sample the color that was matched in your graphic design application with the eye dropper tool. This will give you the RGB value of that color. Input this value into the RGB Input Color fields of the Custom Palette section. 2. If you do not have the original file or the artwork has not yet been designed, simply click on the ‘Input Color Chooser’ button, and then click on “Define Custom Colors”.
Tips for Successful Sublimation POLYESTER FABRIC Maintain appropriate heat press times. Shortened pressing times will result in good surface color but the sublimation dyes will not completely penetrate the polyester fibers. This leaves the dyes more susceptible to wash out. Longer pressing times will cause the dye molecules to penetrate deeper into the fiber, creating a washed out look. For guidelines on transfer times, see the section entitled Heat Transfer Instructions.
MOISTURE & HUMIDITY PROBLEMS The addition of moisture to the sublimation process can cause unwanted results. Under normal circumstances, the small amount of moisture that can accumulate in your paper is absorbed directly into the transfer substrate; however hard substrates like metal and ceramic are unable to absorb excess moisture.
Supplies & Equipment Contact your reseller to purchase sublimation supplies and equipment. For more information, see the Sublimation Supplies Directory on our website at www.sublimation.com. Operating Conditions Certain environmental conditions should be taken into account for the operation of SubliJet IQ™ inks, including temperature and relative humidity.
Troubleshooting The troubleshooting tips found in this section relate mainly to problems that can be seen in transferred SubliJet images. If you are having problems related to the performance of your printer, please refer to the Problem Solving section found in the EPSON Stylus Photo R800 &/or R1800 Printer User’s Guide. The colors in my transferred image are incorrect The image may need color adjustment. Use PowerDriver color matching software.
Colors are light and splotchy Ensure you printed on the correct side of the paper. The print side is the bright white side of the paper. Ensure you used a recommended paper. For more information, see the section entitled Selecting Paper. Ensure you pressed the item with the proper time, temperature, and pressure. For guidelines, see the section entitled Heat Transfer Instructions. Verify your printer driver settings are correct.
Technical Support If you are having difficulties achieving good results from your SubliJet IQ™ inks, you have several support options: 1. Telephone: You may contact your authorized SubliJet reseller during their normal hours of operation for assistance. A full listing of authorized SubliJet Resellers is available on our Web site at www.sawgrassink.com. In addition, you may also contact Sawgrass Technical Support at (888) 253-1679 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM Eastern Standard Time. 2.
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