SubliJet IQ ™ Getting Started Guide For EPSON Stylus® Photo 1280 Revision 1.
SubliJet IQ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus® Photo 1280 © Copyright 2003, Sawgrass Technologies, Inc., Revision 1.1 June 2004. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. SubliJet® is a registered trademark of Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ™ is a Trademark of Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. Epson® and Stylus® are registered Trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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. If you do not agree to the terms of this PLA, Sawgrass is unwilling to license the process of using the SubliJet IQ™ ink to you.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. Limited Warranty – QuickConnectTM System What Is Covered: Defects in materials or workmanship. Length of Warranty Coverage: The warranty coverage for the QuickConnect is one year from date of purchase. QuickConnects not purchased from Authorized Sawgrass Resellers are not covered. How to get service: Please contact Sawgrass Technologies Technical Support at 843-884-1575 or an Authorized Sawgrass Reseller.
Table of Contents Introduction ......................................................................... 2 About this Document.......................................................... 3 Setting up the QuickConnect System ............................... 4 Tips for Using the QuickConnect System ...................... 15 Using PowerDriver IQ ....................................................... 16 Selecting Paper .................................................................
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 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. The SubliJet IQ inks and the QuickConnect™ ink delivery system for EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 are the latest advances from Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 About this Document This document 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 Setting up the QuickConnect System Checklist of Items needed for successful sublimation: QuickConnect system EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 ink jet printer Recommended inkjet paper.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 2. The connectors are color-coded 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. See Fig 2. Once the black bag is attached, attach the rest of the ink bags to their corresponding colored tube. Fig. 2 Remember to match the right color ink to its corresponding cartridge chamber.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 Fig. 5 When finished loading the bags into the rack, ensure the ink rack and ink bags are placed on the same surface as the printer. See Fig. 6. The ink bags should never be elevated above the print head, or ink may drip from the print heads. Keeping the bags beside the printer and at the same level assures the ink delivery system will operate properly. Fig.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 Installing the QuickConnect Cartridges inside 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. Unplug the printer from its electrical source. 2. Set the QuickConnect cartridges inside the cartridge bay. Ensure the black cartridges sitting on the hooks of the black cartridge holder lid.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 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. See Fig 10. Fig. 10 5. Place the 1280 Positioning Template on the right side of the printer to determine where the 3M Dual Lock Tape should be attached. Once positioned, tape it in place. See Fig 11. Fig.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 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. Firmly push down the entire piece. The support arm may need to be shifted left or right, up to a quarter of an inch, if the tubing contacts any part of the printer.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 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. Push them firmly into place. NOTE: Do not put the left bumper on the overhang of the printer interior. The weight of the lid can push down causing the overhang to contact the QuickConnect tubing. Installing the Clip 12.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 14. Close the clip securely. See Fig 16. Fig. 16 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. If you have not already done so, install the PowerDriver IQ software that came with your new system. For detailed installation instructions please refer to the PowerDriver IQ User Guide. 2.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 Fig 2 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. iii. On the General tab click the Printing Preferences button. iv. On the PowerDriver IQ Properties tab, click QC Utilities; see Fig 3. v. On the QC Utilities screen, click the PowerPrime button; see Fig 4. vi. Click OK to run the PowerPrime.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 Fig 4 The PowerPrime will partially fill the tubes with ink. The purpose of the prime is to move enough ink into the tubing to start printing. Do not be alarmed by air in the tubing. 3. Once the QuickConnect has been primed, ensure that all nozzles are firing properly by performing a Nozzle Check from the Setup Utilities Screen.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 Replacing an Empty Ink bag 1. Move the slide clamp close to the female connector on the tubing of the ink bag to be changed. 2. Slide the clamp so that it pinches the tubing closed. 3. Disconnect the connectors by pressing the silver button on the female connector. Be aware the connectors may drip slightly when removed. Replace the empty ink bag with a fresh one. 4.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 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. If the support arm droops too low, the tubing could scrape the bottom of the printer.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 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. PowerDriver IQ color management software is one of those tools. PowerDriver IQ color management software is a professional grade color management program that provides SubliJet users with the necessary tools to ensure colors print right the first time.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 Heat 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. Some of the variables are: thickness of surface, how fast the surface absorbs heat, coatings used on the material to create a receptive surface for sublimation inks (ceramics, metals, etc.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 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. 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.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 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 your shirt for 10 seconds. Use Teflon sheets between the front and back of the shirt to prevent the inks from penetrating to the other side of the shirt.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 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.sublimation.com. Operating Conditions Certain environmental conditions should be taken into account for the operation of SubliJet IQ inks, including temperature and relative humidity.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 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 1280 Printer Basics Guide. The colors in my transferred image are incorrect The image may need color adjustment.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 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. For more information, see the section entitled Selecting Paper. Ensure you press the item with the proper time, temperature and pressure. For guidelines, see the section entitled Heat Transfer Information.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 Technical Support If you are having difficulties achieving good results from your SubliJet 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.sublimation.com.
2233 Highway 17 North •Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29466 Phone 843.884.1575 • Fax: 843.849.3847 www.sublimation.
