Remove printed substrate 3 AN INTRODUCTION TO DYE SUBLIMATION PRINTABLES CONSUMABLES EQUIPMENT WHAT IS DYE SUBLIMATION PRINTING? ‘Sublimation’ is defined as turning a solid into a gas and back into a solid without any liquid stage. This allows the application of sublimation inks into a materials surface using a Heat Press to provide the required combination of heat, time and pressure. This combination causes the inks to be converted from a solid to a gaseous state enabling them to penetrate the surface so that a permanent, full colour image is formed. The colour penetrates the material giving a result which is long lasting, colourful and resistant to scratching. Dye Sublimation should not be confused with other dry laser processes that transfer the images to the surface of materials making them easy to scratch off. True Dye Sublimation uses wet ink technology. WHAT ARE DYE SUBLIMATION INKS? Dye Sublimation Inks are in essence a formulation of special coloured dyes suspended in liquids that can be passed through a digital ink jet printer. WHAT MATERIALS CAN BE SUBLIMATION PRINTED? Suitable materials are man made polymers such as Polyester and PVC. These can be ‘hard’ such as a polyester coated sheet of aluminium or ceramic tiles or ‘soft’ such as polycotton textiles. During the heat press stage the pores of these polymers open to allow sublimation ink (now in a gaseous state) to enter. As the temperature drops the pores close leaving the now solid ink image as part of the polymer. Printable materials fall into two distinctive categories SUBLIMATION SHEET MATERIALS These are varied but include polymer coated aluminium, PVC sheets, plastic sheets, fibreglass, polycarbonates, Foamex board, PVC and other plastics for vacuum forming, and textiles containing more than 50% polyester. MINI ENTERPRISE or PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Many of these items are listed in this brochure. They include Sublimation clocks, jigsaws, bags, phone covers, door hangers, memo boards, wallets, water bottles, key rings, sunshades, ceramic tiles, ceramic mugs, business cards, coasters, place mats, id cards, mouse mats, tee and polo shirts and glass. All Sublimation materials tend to be white to enable true accurate colour reproduction. If you added an image to a coloured base the image would be distorted by the base sheet colour. WHAT MATERIALS CANNOT BE SUBLIMATION PRINTED? As Dye Sublimation is always performed on a polyester, polymer or polymer coated item, materials such as 100% cotton are not suitable as the natural fibres have no pores to open to accept the image. Cotton can be sublimated but the image will fade with a few washes making a 50% polyester 50% cotton weave a required minimum. HOW DO YOU PRINT AN ITEM? This is a digital printing system so you firstly select or create your colour image on a computer. Any picture from any software package will do - as long as it will print on a piece of paper it will be fine! Free ICC profiles or a PowerDriver is supplied to automatically match colours and perform tasks such as automatic mirroring. The image is normally sized so that it is slightly larger than the selected material so it can ‘bleed’ over the edge leaving no white showing. The image is printed on sublimation paper ‘mirror image’ and is then laid onto the sublimation material and secured with a little ‘heat tape’. The two are then placed in a Heat Press for typically 1-2 minutes at a temperature between 160°- 200°C. The exact time and temperature depends on the material being used. At the end of the cycle the paper is removed to reveal a bright vibrant scratch resistant coloured image. PRINTERS Ricoh is now the chosen printer for sublimation. The special high capacity inks mean no ‘bulk feed ink system’ is needed. The new Ricoh printers offered by Mega have very high print speeds, a self cleaning print head and high ink dispersion rates to prevent ink blockages. They use print head technology with virtually no heat being generated which means the ink does not sublimate in the printer. ‘Bubble Jet’ printers from manufactures such as HP, Cannon and Lexmark heat the ink in the head to force droplets onto the paper. This means all these types of printers are unsuitable for use with sublimation inks that react to heat. DYE SUBLIMATION INKS Patents exist for European and US desk top printing of Sublimation inks. These patented inks are available in slightly different forms and brands within Europe but are all offered at approximately the same market price. SUBLIMATION PAPER If you used low cost photocopy paper too much of the ink would absorb into the paper itself and not enough would be ‘Sublimated’ into the material. Sublimation paper has a coating on the surface which effectively means the ink sits on the paper without ever thoroughly drying. Three types of paper are available, Economy Paper, Ricoh Sublimation Paper and Special Paper. The Special paper will work with all sublimation materials providing the best colour release and is essential with plastics as the thicker coating prevents sticking to warm sublimated plastic. The Economy grade is cheaper but still can be used on a wide range of materials and the Ricoh paper is excellent on all materials except soft plastics. HEAT PRESS, MUG PRESS AND OVEN The constant even pressure and variable temperature control make a Sublimation Heat Press essential. Obviously mugs will not fit in a flat bed press so a special Mug Press can be purchased or alternatively the printed image can be adhered to the mug which is then placed in a domestic oven for 10 minutes. COMBINING TECHNOLOGIES Sublimation Printing can be used in conjunction with other manufacturing processes. For example; clear or white PVC sheet can be sublimated and then allowed to cool in the flat. The printed plastic can then be vacuum formed. A video resource is available from Mega which shows a vacuum forming tool being made on a laser cutter and the clear PVC being sublimated before it is vacuum formed to produce a colourful three dimensional light switch cover for a child’s room. Another example of sublimation printing and thermo-forming is with foam board. This can be printed and when it is still warm from the press formed into shapes using a simple press forming tool. WHO IS USING SUBLIMATION? In Schools and Colleges Sublimation is suitable for use in a wide range of areas. These include Graphic Products; Engineering; Product Design; Food Technology; Art and Design; Textiles and Enterprise. In industry the system is being used by those making signs and front panels and companies involved in the printware and promotional business. COSTS Starter Kits containing a digital heat press, Ricoh printer, papers, inks, and heat tapes are available. Printing costs are difficult to equate as it depends on how often the system is used and therefore how many cleaning cycles and head cleans the printer performs. Best estimates however for a flood coat A4 image are around 50p for both ink and paper. HOW RELIABLE ARE THE PRINT SYSTEMS? The new Ricoh printers used in conjunction with SubliJet sublimation inks are efficient and reliable. Tests have shown that even if the system is to be left dormant for several months a nozzle check and head clean is all that is needed for trouble free use. Heat transfer 2 Lay your printed design onto blank substrate 1 Sublimation printing is a relatively new but fast growing system in both industry and education. In essence it allows you to reproduce four colour images in the surface of various different materials. STARTER KITS Tel: 01223 893900 2 WHAT EQUIPMENT IS NEEDED FOR SUBLIMATION PRINTING? ● Ricoh Printer ● Sublimation Paper ● Dye Sublimation High Capacity Ink cartridges for the Ricoh printer ● Heat Press for flat material ● Mug Press for Durham mugs 3 Email: [email protected]www.megauk.com/sublimation
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AN INTRODUCTION TO DYE SUBLIMATIONPRINTABLES
CONSUMABLES
EQUIPMENT
WHAT IS DYE SUBLIMATION PRINTING?
‘Sublimation’ is defined as turning a solid into a gas and backinto a solid without any liquid stage. This allows theapplication of sublimation inks into a materials surface using aHeat Press to provide the required combination of heat, timeand pressure. This combination causes the inks to be convertedfrom a solid to a gaseous state enabling them to penetrate thesurface so that a permanent, full colour image is formed. Thecolour penetrates the material giving a result which is longlasting, colourful and resistant to scratching. Dye Sublimationshould not be confused with other dry laser processes thattransfer the images to the surface of materials making themeasy to scratch off. True Dye Sublimation uses wet inktechnology.
WHAT ARE DYE SUBLIMATION INKS?
Dye Sublimation Inks are in essence a formulation of specialcoloured dyes suspended in liquids that can be passed througha digital ink jet printer.
WHAT MATERIALS CAN BE SUBLIMATION PRINTED?
Suitable materials are man made polymers such as Polyesterand PVC. These can be ‘hard’ such as a polyester coated sheetof aluminium or ceramic tiles or ‘soft’ such as polycottontextiles. During the heat press stage the pores of thesepolymers open to allow sublimation ink (now in a gaseousstate) to enter. As the temperature drops the pores closeleaving the now solid ink image as part of the polymer.
Printable materials fall into two distinctive categories
SUBLIMATION SHEET MATERIALS
These are varied but include polymer coated aluminium, PVC sheets, plastic sheets, fibreglass, polycarbonates,Foamex board, PVC and other plastics for vacuum forming, andtextiles containing more than 50% polyester.
MINI ENTERPRISE or PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
Many of these items are listed in thisbrochure. They include Sublimationclocks, jigsaws, bags, phone covers,door hangers, memo boards,wallets, water bottles, key rings,sunshades, ceramic tiles, ceramicmugs, business cards, coasters, place
mats, id cards, mouse mats, tee andpolo shirts and glass.
All Sublimation materials tend to be white to enable trueaccurate colour reproduction. If you added an image to acoloured base the image would be distorted by the basesheet colour.
WHAT MATERIALS CANNOT BESUBLIMATION PRINTED?
As Dye Sublimation is always performed on a polyester,polymer or polymer coated item, materials such as 100%cotton are not suitable as the natural fibres have no pores toopen to accept the image. Cotton can be sublimated but theimage will fade with a few washes making a 50% polyester50% cotton weave a required minimum.
HOW DO YOU PRINT AN ITEM?
This is a digital printing system so you firstly select or createyour colour image on a computer. Any picture from anysoftware package will do - as long as it will print on a pieceof paper it will be fine! Free ICC profiles or a PowerDriver issupplied to automatically match colours and perform taskssuch as automatic mirroring. The image is normally sized sothat it is slightly larger than the selected material so it can‘bleed’ over the edge leaving no white showing. The image isprinted on sublimation paper ‘mirror image’ and is then laidonto the sublimation material and secured with a little ‘heattape’. The two are then placed in a Heat Press for typically
1-2 minutes at a temperature between160°- 200°C. The exact time and
temperature depends on thematerial being used. At the end ofthe cycle the paper is removed toreveal a bright vibrant scratchresistant coloured image.
PRINTERS
Ricoh is now the chosen printerfor sublimation. The special high capacity inks mean no ‘bulkfeed ink system’ is needed. The new Ricoh printers offered byMega have very high print speeds, a self cleaning print headand high ink dispersion rates to prevent ink blockages. Theyuse print head technology with virtually no heat beinggenerated which means the ink does not sublimate in theprinter. ‘Bubble Jet’ printers from manufactures such as HP,Cannon and Lexmark heat the ink in the head to force dropletsonto the paper. This means all these types of printers areunsuitable for use with sublimation inks that react to heat.
DYE SUBLIMATION INKS
Patents exist for European and US desk top printing ofSublimation inks. These patented inks are available in slightlydifferent forms and brands within Europe but are alloffered at approximately the same market price.
SUBLIMATION PAPER
If you used low cost photocopy paper too muchof the ink would absorb into the paperitself and not enough would be‘Sublimated’ into the material.Sublimation paper has a coating onthe surface which effectively meansthe ink sits on the paper without everthoroughly drying. Three types ofpaper are available, Economy Paper,Ricoh Sublimation Paper and SpecialPaper. The Special paper will work with all sublimation
materials providing the best colour release and isessential with plastics as the thicker coating prevents
sticking to warm sublimated plastic. The Economygrade is cheaper but still can be used on a wide
range of materials and the Ricohpaper is excellent on all
materials except softplastics.
HEAT PRESS, MUG PRESS AND OVEN
The constant even pressure and variable temperature controlmake a Sublimation Heat Press essential. Obviously mugs willnot fit in a flat bed press so a special Mug Press can bepurchased or alternatively the printed image can be adheredto the mug which is then placed in a domesticoven for 10 minutes.
COMBINING TECHNOLOGIES
Sublimation Printing can be used inconjunction with othermanufacturing processes. Forexample; clear or white PVC sheetcan be sublimated and thenallowed to cool in the flat. Theprinted plastic can then be vacuumformed. A video resource is availablefrom Mega which shows a vacuumforming tool being made on a lasercutter and the clear PVC beingsublimated before it is vacuum formed toproduce a colourful three dimensional lightswitch cover for a child’s room. Another example ofsublimation printing and thermo-forming is with foam board.This can be printed and when it is still warm from the pressformed into shapes using a simple press forming tool.
WHO IS USING SUBLIMATION?
In Schools and Colleges Sublimation issuitable for use in a wide range of areas.
These include Graphic Products;Engineering; Product Design;Food Technology; Art andDesign; Textiles
and Enterprise.
In industry the system is beingused by those making signs
and front panels andcompanies involved in the printwareand promotional business.
COSTS
Starter Kits containing a digital heat press, Ricoh printer,papers, inks, and heat tapes are available. Printing costs aredifficult to equate as it depends on how often the system isused and therefore how many cleaning cycles and head cleansthe printer performs. Best estimates however for a flood coatA4 image are around 50p for both ink and paper.
HOW RELIABLE ARE THE PRINT SYSTEMS?
The new Ricoh printers used in conjunction with SubliJetsublimation inks are efficient and reliable. Tests have shownthat even if the system is to be left dormant for severalmonths a nozzle check and head clean is all that is needed fortrouble free use.
Heattransfer2
Lay your printed designonto blank substrate1
Sublimation printing is a relatively new but fast growingsystem in both industry and education. In essence itallows you to reproduce four colour images in thesurface of various different materials.
STARTER KITS
Tel: 01223 8939002
WHAT EQUIPMENT IS NEEDED FORSUBLIMATION PRINTING?
● Ricoh Printer
● Sublimation Paper
● Dye Sublimation High CapacityInk cartridges for the Ricoh printer
• 28 cm x 38 cm Apollo Heat Press with in-built timer• 50 sheets of ‘Special’ Sublimation Paper• 110 sheets of Ricoh A4 paper and 2 rolls of Heat Tape• Colour of Heat Press may vary
• 29 cm x 38 cm Cadet Swing Heat Press with in-built timer• 50 sheets of ‘Special’ Sublimation Paper• 110 sheets of Ricoh A4 paper and 2 rolls of Heat Tape
Sublimation Starter Kit A4 (RICOH)with Digital Titan Clam Heat Press
Consisting of:- • Ricoh SG3110DN A4 Printer for Sublimation: Sublijet R
• 40 cm x 50 cm Apollo Heat Press with in-built timer• 50 sheets of ‘Special’ Sublimation Paper• 110 sheets of Ricoh A3 paper and 2 rolls of Heat Tape• Sublimation Materials Starter Pack• Colour of Heat Press may vary
Sublimation Starter Kit A3 (RICOH)with Digital Titan Clam Heat Press
Consisting of:- • Ricoh SG7100DN A3 Printer for Sublimation: Sublijet R
• 40 cm x 50 cm Heat Press with in-built timer• 50 sheets of ‘Special’ Sublimation Paper• 110 sheets of Ricoh A3 paper and 2 rolls of Heat Tape• Sublimation Materials Starter Pack
Sublimation Starter Kit A3 (RICOH)with Digital Swing Away Heat Press
Consisting of:- • Ricoh SG7100DN A3 Printer for Sublimation: Sublijet R Sublijet R
• 38 cm x 50 cm Swing Away Heat Press with in-built timer• 50 sheets of ‘Special’ Sublimation Paper• 110 sheets of Ricoh A3 paper and 2 rolls of Heat Tape• Sublimation Materials Starter Pack
71-2188 Mug Printing Kit with a Mug Press
and SG3110DN Printer
Mug Printing Kitcomplete with a Mug Press
This kit is supplied with a Mug Press, no oven required.Consisting of:- • Ricoh A4 Printer• 4 x Sublijet Print Ink Sublijet R Cartridges, Black (49 ml),
Cyan (29 ml), Yellow (29 ml), Magenta (29 ml)• Free of charge download of Power Driver software• 110 sheets of A4 Sublimation Paper for the Ricoh• 36 Durham Sublimation Mugs• 2 x rolls of 16M Heat Tape
70-1500 Mega Mug Press.
Incl 2 Heater Bands 80 mm & 72 mm
70-1500-HB72 Mega Mug Press Replacement
Heater Band 72 mm
70-1500-HB80 Mega Mug Press Replacement
Heater Band 80 mm
70-1016 Cadet Swing Press 29 cm x 38 cm
Cadet Swing Press• A4+ swing-head• 29 cm x 38 cm• Standby and press temperatures can be set• Simple pressure adjustment control wheel• 30 mm item depth limit• Ideal entry level/hobby machine
Mug PressThe Mug Press sublimates polyester coated sublimation mugs ofdiameter 72 mm or 80 mm. Both heating elements are includedand can be changed within seconds.• Digital time steering: 1-999 seconds• Digital temperature setting: 0-210°C• Power: 350 watt, 230 VAC, 2 A
70-1003 Digital Swing Heat Press 38 cm x 50 cm
70-1001 Titan Digital Clam Heat Press 28 cm x 38 cm
70-1009 Titan Digital Clam Heat Press 40 cm x 50 cm
70-1010 Apollo Digital Clam Heat Press 28 cm x 38 cm
70-1011 Apollo Digital Clam Heat Press 40 cm x 50 cm
EQUIPMENT
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Apollo Clam Presses• 28 cm x 38 cm and 40 cm x 50 cm• Digital Time and Temperature Readout• Non-stick Coated Heat Platen• Wide opening for easy layout• Easy Handling• Colour of press may vary
Titan Clam Presses• 28 cm x 38 cm and 40 cm x 50 cm• Digital Time & Temperature Readout• Patented Over-the-Centre Pressure Adjustment• Non-stick Coated Heat Platen. HRPO Laser Quality Steel Framework• Smooth Shock Opening. Easy open!• Scratch Resistant, baked on Powder Coat Finish• UL/ULC/CE/RoHS Compliant. Wide opening for easy layout
Swing Press• 38 cm x 50 cm table• Swing head operation for clear view of working area• Safety release catch and fingertip pressure control• Cast aluminium construction for strength and durability• Thermal cut out, shuts off power to the elements if temp.
exceeds 235ºC +/- 15ºC• Manufactured and tested to comply with EC safety regulations.
CE labelled
700-007 ES420 Corner Rounder
700-400 DM9000 Shear with 8” cut
700-500 DM9001 Shear with 12” cut
Two powerful, cost effective, shears which have the ability toaccurately cut plastics up to 2.00 mm thick and various aluminiummaterials up to 1.5 mm. For positional accuracy the cutting bed isfitted with a rule which is recessed to assist in securing the PCB orsheeting whilst cutting is in progress.The DM9000 has a cutting capacity of 203 mm (8") and isextremely compact with an overall height of only 575 mm and afootprint of 335 mm x 140 mm. It has a cutting bed of 110 mmwide from the blade although wider material can be cut.The larger DM9001 will cut materials up to 305 mm (12") and hasa height of 670 mm and a footprint of 440 mm x 245 mm. It has alarger cutting bed 225 mm wide from the blade although onceagain wider material can be cut.
DM9000 and DM9001 Shearsfor plastics and Sublimation Aluminium
27-18032 Model 45 Shear with 18” cut
700-274 DM525 Shear with Backstop 25” cut
Two bench top shears suitable for cutting thin metal sheet andaluminium (1.5/2.0 mm) or plastic labels / front panel materials.On lowering the operating handle, a spring loaded clamp isactivated which holds the material securely during cutting, thusenabling cuts to be made with a minimum of effort.The Model 45 (illustrated) has an 18" cutting capacity and theDM525 25". Both have imperial and metric edge scales and fullyadjustable front and back stops for batch work.
An inexpensive invaluable tool to meet the demand for a quickcorner rounding facility for plastic/metal labels and front panels.It is ideal for finishing off labels and signs produced withsublimation plastic and metal. The table is effectively split intotwo halves enabling a choice of a 4 mm or 6 mm radiusdepending on which side of the table you use. Overall height withhandle upright 8" (205 mm) and weight 1.2Kg.
ES420 Corner Rounder
18" & 25" Shears
70-9063 Ricoh A3 SG7100N Printer with 4 x Carts
71-2189 Ricoh A4 SG3110DN with 4 x Sublimation Carts
The new A4 Ricoh SG3110 DN for SubliJet-R® sublimation printingsystem is the perfect choice for education establishments and for anew business looking to generate big profits on a small budget.SubliJet-R® is a specially formulated sublimation ink for the Ricohplatform that produces brilliant, high-resolution colour quickly andefficiently. The printer takes a 49 ml cartridge for the black and29 ml for the cyan, magenta and yellow. Paired with our highquality Ricoh sublimation paper, the SubliJet-R® cartridge inkproduces vibrant, permanent images that are unmatched by anyother form of digital printing.A new ink pump also helps reduce running costs. All inkjet printersmust maintain negative print head pressure to keep the ink in thehead when not printing. Legacy inkjet printers have accomplishedthis with a single-directional pump that periodically ejects ink intothe waste tank. The Ricoh SG 3110DN features a New Dual-Directional Pump which maintains negative head pressure bypumping ink back toward the cartridge thus saving ink by reducingthe need for ejection while the printer is not in use. Capable ofproducing up to 144 colour prints per hour, the Ricoh SG3110 DNeasily ranks as the fastest entry-level sublimation printer on themarket. The Ricoh SG3110 DN loaded with SubliJet-R® ink includesthe SubliJet-R® PowerDriver® print driver and colour managementsoftware. The professional-grade system handles A4 transfer mediaand comes standard with a high-capacity 250-sheet paper tray.A cost per copy information sheet is available on our resources page.Advantages of this new platform include:• Digital Time and Temperature Readout• New print head – delivers superior print quality and speed• New dual-directional ink pump – cleans nozzles with minimal
ejection of ink• 15%+ increased yield for lower image cost• Choice among two colour management options - PowerDriver for
The A3 Ricoh SG7100DN for SubliJet-R® sublimation printingsystem is the printer of choice for anyone needing A3 and foreducation establishments and businesses that require the highestlevel of reliability and durability to meet their productiondemands. SubliJet-R® is a specially formulated sublimation ink forthe Ricoh platform that produces brilliant, high-resolution colourquickly and efficiently. Paired with our high quality Ricohsublimation paper and SubliJet-R® cartridges it produces vibrant,permanent images that are unmatched by any other form ofdigital printing. Capable of printing large images with high speedand high quality settings, the Ricoh SG7100DN is the perfectsublimation printer when used with SubliJet-R® ink and the freeSubliJet-R® PowerDriver® print driver and colour managementsoftware. The printer comes standard with a high-capacity250-sheet paper tray. The A3 SG7100DN also has very advancedautomatic in-built maintenance routines which use less inkkeeping the printer trouble free and ready to use.The SG7100DN will initially be offered with standard capacitycartridges. These are 29 ml for Cyan, Magenta and Yellow and49 ml for the Black. They are the same cartridges that fit the A4SG3110. Larger capacity SubliJet-R cartridges are due by the endof May 2013. This new printer will be available early April 2013.ICC colour profiles will then be available with the PowerDriverdue on 17th April 2013 which will be our proposed launch datefor this machine.Image cost information is available on our resources page.
A3 Ricoh SG7100DNwith SubliJet-R® inks
Sublimation Cartridge Inks
71-0305 Sublimation Cart for
Ricoh GX7000 & 5050N Black 60 ml - SubliJet
71-0306 Sublimation Cart for
Ricoh GX7000 & 5050N Cyan 60 ml -SubliJet
71-0307 Sublimation Cart for
Ricoh GX7000 & 5050N Yellow 60 ml - SubliJet
71-0308 Sublimation Cart for
Ricoh GX7000 & 5050N Magenta 60 ml -SubliJet
70-9019-2 Ink Collection Unit for Ricoh GX7000
High Capacity Cartridge inks for the Ricoh GX7000 Printer.
Sublimation Cartridge Inks
71-0310 Sublimation Cart for Ricoh GXe3300 &
GXe7700N Black 29 ml - SubliJet
71-0311 Sublimation Cart for Ricoh GXe3300 &
GXe7700N Cyan 29ml - Sublijet
71-0312 Sublimation Cart for Ricoh GXe3300 &
GXe7700N Yellow 29 ml - SubliJet
71-0313 Sublimation Cart for Ricoh GXe3300 &
GXe7700N Magenta 29 ml - SubliJet
70-9019-3 Ink Collection Unit for Ricoh GXe3300 & GXe7700N
Cartridge inks for the Ricoh GXe3300 Printer.
Sublimation Cartridge Inks
71-0315 Sublimation Cart for Ricoh Gxe7700N
Black 60 ml - Sublijet
71-0316 Sublimation Cart for Ricoh GXe7700N
Cyan 60 ml - Sublijet
71-0317 Sublimation Cart for Ricoh GXe7700N
Yellow 60 ml - Sublijet
71-0318 Sublimation Cart for Ricoh Gxe7700N
Magenta 60 ml - Sublijet
70-9019-3 Ink Collection Unit for Ricoh GXe3300 & GXe7700N
High Capacity Cartridge inks for the Ricoh GXe7700N Printer.
Sublimation Cartridge Inks
71-0320 Sublimation Cart for Ricoh SG3110DN & SG7100
Black 49 ml - Sublijet
71-0321 Sublimation Cart for Ricoh SG3110DN & SG7100
Cyan 29 ml - Sublijet
71-0322 Sublimation Cart for Ricoh SG3110DN & SG7100
Yellow 29 ml - Sublijet
71-0323 Sublimation Cart for Ricoh SG3110DN & SG7100
Our lowest cost paper which can be used with a wide range ofmaterials except ‘soft’ plastics. Exact materials compatibility isshown on our ‘Sample Times Sheet’. Print on the whiter of thetwo sides.
MEGA Economy Sublimation Paper
71-0408 A4 Economy 210 mm x 297 mm (200 sheets)
71-0409 A3 Economy 297 mm x 420 mm (200 sheets)
An excellent sublimation paper exclusively formulated for Ricohprinters. It can be used on a wide range of materials Note: We still recommend the ‘Special Paper’ for soft plastics.
MEGA Sublimation Paper for Ricoh Printer
71-0423 A4 Sublimation paper
for Ricoh 210 mm x 297 mm (110 sheets)
71-0424 A3 Sublimation paper
for Ricoh 297 mm x 420 mm (110 sheets)
Our slowest drying and highest ink release paper. It is excellent touse with ‘soft’ plastics, as the paper will not stick to the printedproduct. As the ink is so slow drying, it should be left before heatpressing and designs with large areas of black are sometimesdifficult to achieve with the Ricoh printers. Print on the coatedside without the watermarks.
MEGA Special Sublimation Paper
71-0419 A4 Special Paper (200 sheets)
71-0420 A3 Special Paper (200 sheets)
71-0405 Special Paper Rolls 95 gms. 420 mm x 40 M
800-600 20” x 12” UV Transparent (5 sheet pk)
Blocking Film
800-601 20” x 12” UV Matt (5 sheet pk)
Blocking Film
800-308 Vinyl Application Fluid
500 ml makes 1 litre
800-143 Plastic Applicator
800-305 Application Tray
Over-Laminating Films & Accessories(for extra external UV protection)
High Temperature Tape
70-7003 10 mm Blue Heat Tape (16 M roll)
• Self -adhesive tape used to secure paper and substrates in theheat press
71-0067 Digi Coat Clear Sublimation Coating
• In order to transfer an image to any product or surface usingsublimation ink, that product or surface must be “sublimationreceptive”
• Natural and untreated surfaces like wood, metal, ceramic,leather, stone, glass and other items pose a real challenge to thedigital decorator
• To accept a sublimation transfer, these products must be treatedwith a polymer coating that when cured allows the sublimationinks to transfer onto the product
Digi Coat products allow you to coat yourown materials to make them suitable forsublimination printing.
Digi Coat Clear Sublimation CoatingA simple solution for creating unique and
innovative substrates
71-0068 Digi Coat Opaque White Coating
(Must be used with 71-0067)
• In order to prepare a dark surface for sublimation imprinting,the item must first receive a white base layer before applicationof Digi Coat Clear sublimation coating
• The white layer will give opacity to the image. However, sinceheat is used in the transfer process, the white base coat needs tobe able to withstand 200°C heat without peeling or turningyellow
• Digi Coat White has been specially fabricated to work withDigi Coat Clear
• It is simple to apply, may be applied to thousands of substratematerials, and will not peel or discolour under heat
Digi Coat Opaque White CoatingFor printing on dark or black substrates
71-0069 Digi Coat Adhesion Promoter
• The use of Digi Coat pre-treatment on glass, ceramic andpolished metal surfaces prior to coating, improves the overalldurability, and chemical and water resistance of the appliedDigi Coat coatings
• Failure to use the pre-treatment can result in de-lamination ofthe applied coating when exposed to wet conditions, especiallyon glass, glazed ceramic and polished metal surfaces
Digi Coat Adhesion PromoterHelps you achieve superior adhesion to surfaces
71-0070 Digi Coat UV Protection Coating
• Digi Coat UV Protect is the first product designed for use in thesublimation transfer market to protect images from ultravioletlight fade
• Digi Coat UV Protect contains two types of UV inhibitors whichboth absorb and deflect UV light, giving the maximum possibleprotection to sublimation inks
Digi Coat UV Protection CoatingProtects your designs from the damaging
• Polyester coated aluminium in various colours and finishes
Chef’s Apron
71-0025 White Sublimation Chef’s Apron Size: 70 cm x 95 cm
• White polyester chef or cook’s apron which is ready to print anysublimation image
• White seams and ties at the back
Baseball Cap
71-0086 Sublimation Baseball Cap
White 5-panel base cap made of 100% microfiber• Seamless printable front surface • Velcro fastener on back, 4 stitched air holes
Baby Bibs
71-0180 Baby Bib. Velcro Fastner. Light Blue Edging
71-0181 Baby Bib. Velcro Fastner. Pink Edging
71-0182 Baby Bib. Velcro Fastner. Yellow Edging
• Three colours available, blue, pink, yellow• The front is made of 'tricot' fabric for excellent printing results• The back is constructed of soft towelling• Velcro fastener
Shopping Bag
71-0039 Shopping Bag Size: 45 cm x 41 cm
• Shopping bag made of polyester fabric
Sublimation Sports Bag
71-4016 Sublimation Sports Drawstring Sports Bag
• Drawstring sports bag made from hard wearing sublimationprintable material
• Size: 450 mm x 335 mm
71-3017 Plastic Business Cards (white) 82 mm x 56 mm
71-3018 Plastic ID Cards (white) 82 mm x 56 mm (Landscape)
Slotted plastic cards to make your own ID cards.
Order fastening straps separately (see below)
71-3018-1 Plastic ID Cards (white) 82 mm x 56 mm (Portrait)
71-3019 Translucent Business Cards 85 mm x 53 mm
Light translucent cards for visiting or ID cards
Plastic Business Cards(packs of 100)
• Ideal for producing your own four colour visiting or ID cards.As with all soft plastic materials we recommend our ‘SpecialSublimation Paper’ is used as the thick coating on the paper willnot stick to he heated plastic
71-0177 Aluminium Business Card. 54 mm x 85 mm x 0.5mm
Brushed Silver
71-0178 Aluminium Business Card. 54 mm x 85 mm x 0.5mm
Mirror Silver
71-0179 Aluminium Business Card. 54 mm x 85 mm x 0.5mm
Glossy White
Aluminium Business Cards• Mirror, Brushed or White Aluminium• 54mm x 85mm x 0.5mm• Use the white cards for coloured images• All cards deburred
Canvas Material (per linear metre)
71-0411 500 gsm Artist Canvas (1.70 m x 1 linear metre)
71-0412 300 gam Artist Canvas (1.64 m x 1 linear metre)
• Ideal for producing coloured ‘oil painting style’ canvas prints• Also used to make other textile products such as handbags
Tel: 01223 89390012
71-2094 38 mm Slim-line (100 per pack)
White Self-Adhesive Pin
71-2095 Strap Clip (50 per pack)
Badge Mounting
Car Sunshade
71-0026 Car Sunshade 38 mm x 44 cm
• A blank white polyester Car Sun Shade, 38x 44cm, suitable forsublimation printing
• Supplied with two suction cups
Plastic Name Tags / Badges
71-0055 Plastic Name Tags 25 mm x 75 mm
71-0056 Plastic Name Tags 32 mm x 75 mm (oval)
• Plastic name tags, thickness 2 mm• Available in either rectangle or oval
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CD Bag / Case
71-0042 CD Bag 150 mm x 50 mm
71-0042-F CD Bag Silicone Former
• Zipped bag with carrying loop to hold 20 CDs or DVDs• White printable panel on both sides• 150 mm x 50 mm• The oval silicone former is recommended to add support when
pressing
Clipboards
71-0065 Clipboard 315 mm x 230 mm x 3mm
71-0066 Clipboard 150 mm x 230 mm x 3mm
71-0066-1 Clipboard Fastening Tool
• Hardboard clipboard, available in two sizes• Printable on both sides. 3 mm thick with rounded corners• Colour white• Please note additional tool required for clip assembling
Sublimation Wall Clock
71-4020 Sublimation Wall Clock 19cm Circular
71-4025 Sublimation Wall Clock 19cm Square
• An attractive hanging wall clock of your own design. All clockmovements and mechanisms included
Door Hanger
71-0058 Door Hanger 100 mm x 230 mm x 2 mm
• High quality white gloss door hanger• 100 mm x 230 mm x 2 mm• It can be printed on both sides
71-2000-6 300 mm x 625 mm x 2.0 mm White Fibreglass
71-2000-A4 A4 sheet 2.0 mm White Fibreglass
71-2000-A3 A3 sheet 2.0 mm White Fibreglass
• An excellent rigid self-supporting sign and panel material• It is also suitable for imaging and CNC routing in various school
projects
Fibreglass Sheets
Flip Flops
71-0093 Flip-Flop Starter Kit.10 x Assort Sizes, 1 x Plier
71-0093-S Flip-Flop Small Size 35-40
71-0093-M Flip-Flop Medium Size 40-42
71-0093-L Flip-Flop Large Size 42-44
71-0093-XL Flip-Flop X Large Size 44-46
• Complete kit available of 10 pairs of assorted sizes and strap tool
Sublimation Flock Material
71-0410 A4 Sublimation Flock (10 sheets)
• Flock is used to add four colour images to coloured textiles• An image is 'sublimated' to a piece of flock which is then heat
pressed into the coloured textile
Foam Board
71-2122 White Sublimation Foam Board 12” x 24” x 3 mm
• A White Foam Board which is ideal for sublimation printing• After heat pressing a flat heavy item is placed on the sheet as it
cools to ensure it stays flat. Alternatively when still warm theprinted sheet can be thermo formed in a simple press formingtool. The illustrated MDF press forming tool is not supplied
• Remove protective film before heat pressing• Sheet size: 12” x 24” nominal thickness 3 mm
71-0050-1 Small Aluminium plates for above 21 mm x 33 mm
• Key-ring pendant with a recess for a small printable aluminiumplates (please order separately)
• Size 28 mm x 42 mm. Glossy finish
Lap Top Cover
71-0098 Laptop Cover with zip. 330 mm x 420 mm
• Made of extra thick neoprene for full protection with zipper• Both sides printable• 330 mm x 420 mm (larger than illustrated)
Luggage Strap
71-0171 Luggage Strap
• Solid luggage strap with robust fastening clip• Fits circumference to 170 cm, width 5 cm• Colour: Silver-Grey
Luggage Tags
71-0099 Luggage Tag. 44 mm x 88 mm x 2 mm
71-0176 Luggage Tag. 75 mm x 140 mm x 2 mm
71-0170-10 Luggage Tag Silicon Loop Tape 10 Per Pack
• White Plastic Luggage Tags• Both sides printable• 2mm thick• Silicone loop tape available
Sublimation Magnetics
71-0091 Sublimation Magnetic Material 50 mm x 60 mm
71-0092 Sublimation Magnetic Material 100 mm x 100 mm
• Pre-cut white magnetic sublimation materials forvarious applications including the manufacture offridge magnets
Message Boards
71-0063 Message Board 200 mm x 260 mm
71-0064 Message Board 230 mm x 320 mm
• Blank message boards• Hardboard backed with whiteboard surface• 3 mm thick, two sizes available
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Mini Purse
71-0094 Mini Change Purse with zip. Round 90 mm
71-0094-F Mini Change Purse Silicon Former
• Ideal for coins and jewellery• Diameter 90 mm, height 30 mm• The round silicone former is recommended to add support
when pressing
Mouse Mats (packs of 10)
70-3001-10 19 cm x 24 cm thin gauge
70-3002-10 19 cm x 24 cm thick gauge
70-3004-10 20 cm diameter thin gauge
70-3005-10 20 cm diameter thick gauge
• Sizes of Mouse Mats are nominal• Textile topped• Natural rubber
WOW™ Mugs
71-1014-10 WOW™ MUG BLACK 10 mug pack
71-1014-36 WOW™ MUG BLACK 36 mug pack
• Add a colour image which is similar to the mug colour itself.The black mug disguises the printed image. The image will onlybe revealed when a hot drink is added at which point you mustsay “WOW” !!
Blank Ceramic Photomugs
71-1010 Ceramic Durham 12 mug pack
71-1010-L Ceramic Durham 36 mug pack
• White sublimation mugs ready for printing (Dishwasher Proof)
iPad2 & iPad3 Sleeve
71-0097 iPad2 & 3 Sleeve 210 mm x 270 mm
• Silver iPad sleeve• Suitable for iPad2 & 3, even if a plastic cover is fitted• Both sides printable
Savings Box
71-0061 Ceramic Savings Box
• A slotted ceramic savings box with a removable rubber stopperin the bottom. It can be printed in a mug press or oven
• Zipped case for pencils, glasses, make-up etc• Printable panel 220 mm x 88 mm• Ideal for Mini Enterprise• To aid the printing and keep the shape of the bag we
recommend the use of the Silicone Pad Former during pressing
Plastic Pendant, Key Rings
71-0051 Plastic Pendant. (Heart) 60 mm
71-0052 Plastic Pendant. (Circle) 60 mm
71-0053 Plastic Pendant 57 mm x 57 mm
71-0054 Plastic Pendant 30 mm x 75 mm
• Key-ring pendant made of white plastic, printable on both sides,2 mm thick
800-054 High Performance (10 sheet pk) 320 mm x 500 mm
D/S adhesive
800-500 White (5 sheet pk) vinyl base 320 mm x 500 mm
sheets adhesive both sides
Adhesive and Backing Material
Sublicrylic
71-0080 Sublicrylic Rectangular Block 152 x 203 x 20 mm
71-0081 Sublicrylic Block With Pegs 178 x 128 x 15 mm
71-0083 Sublicrylic Stand Alone Oval 152 x 152 x 25 mm
71-0084 Sublicrylic Stand Alone Clock 76 x 102 x 25 mm
71-0085 Sublicrylic Silicone Heat Pad 203 x 254 mm
This is an essential pad to ensure perfect images
each and every time. Its use is explained on the
processing instructions.
Sublicrylic is a revolutionary new product that brings full colourimaging potential of acrylic to the sublimation user without theneed for expensive investment in hardware. Sublicrylic can bedecorated easily by using a standard heat press and sublimationpaper to produce vivid colour and fantastic detail onto greatlooking acrylic gift products.Sublicrylic is available in a range of high quality crystal clearawards suitable for anything from athletics awards or high endcorporate recognition systems.
Smart-Cover for iPhone 4, 4S and 5
71-0095 Smart-Cover for iPhone 4 & 4S. Black
71-0096 Smart-Cover for iPhone 4 & 4S. White
71-0173 Smart-Cover for iPhone 5. Black
71-0174 Smart-Cover for iPhone 5. White
• High quality plastic cover with white printable aluminiuminlay panel
• Available in black or white
Smartphone Sleeve
71-0175 Smartphone Sleeve. 85 mm x 125 mm
• Silver Smartphone sleeve• Suitable for iPhone and other phones even if a cover is fitted• Both sides printable
Mobile Phone Soft Pouch
71-0043 Mobile Phone Soft Pouch
• Soft micro-fibre pouch for mobile phone or MP3 player etc• Printable on both sides• Size 130 mm x 70 mm
Aluminium Bookmarks
71-0057 Aluminium Bookmarks 50 mm x 75 mm
• White aluminium bookmarks 0.75 mm thick
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70-6000 Large Table Mat 23 cm x 32 cm
70-6001 Small Table Mat 19 cm x 23 cm
Sublimation Table Mats
70-6003 Gloss Round Coaster 90 mm x 4 mm
70-6006 Gloss Square Coasters 90 mm x 90 mm
Sublimation High Gloss Coasters• 90mm High Gloss Coasters, with hardboard backing• The polyester coating on these coasters produces superb glossy
images with saturated colours
Blank Ceramic Glosscoat Tiles(packs of 10)
70-2001 152 mm x 152 mm Glosscoat Tile (Pk of 10)
70-2001-L 152 mm x 152 mm Glosscoat Tile (Pk of 36)
70-2002 108 mm x 108 mm Glosscoat Tile (Pk of 10)
70-2002-L 108 mm x 108 mm Glosscoat Tile (Pk of 48)
70-2008 203 mm x 203 mm Glosscoat Tile (Pk of 10)
70-2008-L 203 mm x 203 mm Glosscoat Tile (Pk of 36)
• Although not as durable as ‘Duracoat’ these gloss coat tilesreproduce a wonderful shiny sublimate image
• These 100% polyester garments are designed to provide strongvibrant sublimated images
• The fabric allows a permanent image to be printed that will notfade even with machine washing at 60°C
• The 210 gsm fabric allows the image to be stretched and it alsohas superb moisture management performance and has the feeland look of a soft cotton garment
Notes: Prepress for a few seconds to remove any creases
Mini-Sampler Tee Shirts
71-4050 Sublimation "Mini Sampler" T Shirt
• Soft Polyester Cotton Sublimation 'sampler' tee shirts which are6" across
• Ideal for Promotional use
Aluminium Water Bottles
71-0059 Aluminium Water Bottle White
71-0060 Aluminium Water Bottle Silver
• Aluminium water bottles, supplied as below with both drink lidoptions per bottle, available in both white and silver
• Capacity 500 ml. Hand-wash recommended
Glass Coaster
71-0062 Glass Coaster. Size 100 mm x 100 mm
• Glass coaster with flat white coated back
Medium Wallet
71-0044 Black Medium Wallet
• Artificial leather wallet with printable cover 135 mm x 72 mm• 5 credit card pockets with purse and clear ID window
Textile Wallet
71-0045 Textile Wallet Black
71-0046 Textile Wallet Jeans
• Textile wallet with a printable cover of 117 mm x 75 mm• 4 card pockets with purse• Available in either black or denim finish
Subliglass is a revolutionary sublimation photo gift product thatenables you to display images in a contemporary style. Perfect forcommemoratives, promotional products or photo gifts awardsand the 11” x 14” wall mounted variant is a unique signingproduct. Subliglass can be processed with standard dyesublimation methods• Bevelled Edge High Quality Glass• Can Be Displayed Portrait or Landscape• 5mm Thick Glass• Sublimation Ready• Includes Peg Stands or wall mount pegs (11” x 14”)
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Print your own fourcolour images on:
Fibre Glass • Jigsaws • Mugs
Coasters • Coated Metals
Textiles Canvas • Ceramic Tiles
T-Shirts • Plastics • Bags
Mouse Mats • Photo Mugs
Foam Board • Place Mats
CNC Engraving Laminates PVC
Vacuum Forming Sheets Heattransfer2
This simple cost effective system is ideal for the in-house manufactureof industrial signs, nameplates, labels and general signage on varioussubstrates, in full colour. It is also ideal for promotional items andeducational use for printing mouse mats, coasters, CNC laminates,vacuum forming plastics, Foamex and textiles.
Ideal for ‘one-off ’ to small production quantities. The Key to the processare special inks and substrates that enable your printed design to be heattransferred into the surface of the substrate material. With the image inthe surface of the substrate – no over-lamination is necessary.