You can only sublimate onto items that have a polyester type coating. However you can purchase dog tags made of aluminum that are coated but not colored.
HI there, thanks so much for watching. We highly suggest you speak with one of our product representatives. All of our team members are highly qualified to answer any questions you may have about our machines and can connect you with the best equipment to fit your needs. ricoma.com/US/contact-us
My goodness, you made a short video into a whole classroom experience. I like others mentioned were scratching my head 🙄 YOU: To the point ✅ Clearly explained ✅ Made sense ✅ No superego ✅ No overselling your product ✅ Great explanation of fabric requirements ✅ 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼✅
Thank you for this. Fully described the difference between the two. I use both, but I currently use heat transfer as most of my clients prefer black color apparel.
@@kammythecreative I use different brands, I prefer printable vinyl as you can print pictures on it and cut perfectly using a vinyl cutter and heat press it. It's also good for dark and light colored and even white shirts.
@@BlueHoodie74 what kind of printer do you use and what kind of ink ? I currently have epson printer and use cosmo ink but I do sublimation with this , I wanted to try the other stuff but don’t know what products to buy ?
I've seen heat transfers leave a clearish border around the designs. How can you avoid this with this method? So if your paper is 8x10 but your design is 7 x 9, there's a 1/2" of unused paper and even when you trim the paper, it leaves behind a little bit of the blank paper backing. I'm not sure I'm describing this correctly, but it's a little clear film and makes the garments look cheap.
also, if you’re looking for people facing similar issues but can’t find many or none when googling then it’s safe to say that it could be an isolated case and probably something you’re doing wrong and need to go back and read the manual again etc etc... not saying you’re doing it wrong or anything just adding my 2 cents for future purpose.
Every regular heat transfer leaves white borders because of the paper. You can buy easy weeding paper or you can use laser printers that hace papers that won’t leave the white border. Look it up it’s all over the internet.
If u have a Cricut machine u can insert the paper and the machine will cut off the excess if you don’t have a Cricut I’ve seen people use an exacto knife or something along those lines.
Thank you, so much, for explaining the difference between the two. I've been looking all over the web trying to figure out how to "sublimate white on black". I had no idea of this concept of heat transfer. I'm a newb.
I use TexPrint XPHP paper and get great results for sublimation. Forever 2 part for the 2 step white toner process which is about a $1USD cost per print
This is the inofrmation I had been looking for. Now where do you buy the transparent heat transfer paper used in your video. What is the name brand. Thank you.
You just got my subscription, Thanks much! I will be using both printing methods along with some embroidery in some instances so i definitely have much to learn RE the do's and don'ts. I now have a clearer understanding of these 2 methods and will be watching this video a few more times.
Because of the way sublimation works, you won’t be able to sublimate onto cotton shirts since the ink won’t stick. The most you can do is 60% polyester/40% cotton and even then it will give you a faded vintage look. For printing on 100% cotton, a DTG printer is preferred or you can do heat transfer printing as described in the video.
Very informative video, thank you. I'm liking what see with sublimation as far as image quality and durability. That said, tee shirt quality is extremely important to my brand. Are there high end 100% poly tees out there? Any recommendations? Was originally looking at Bella and Canvas, but I'm not sure they sell 100% poly. LMK.
Very informative. Thank you. The men in my family will only wear triblend. So they need heat transfers right? We like to get images, but wish the images didn’t crack and fade so quickly.
This video was the most informative I’ve ran across so far! Thanks for not being selfish with details as for others are not giving barely any steps as to grow in your skills. I dislike that people don’t want to see others excel..I SUBSCRIBED AND HIT THE BELL! I want all the details🤩
Thank you so much for the video! Quick question: you mentioned that sublimation transfers from a solid, to a gas, and back to a solid. Is the gas considered dangerous to be breathing in? I don't have a workspace with good ventilation unfortunately :(
You won't even know the gas off is happening. Unless you forget to put a piece of butcher paper over the print area, or below the last one. Then you will see the ghosting that will be transferred from that point onward/.
1.print design 2.Transfer to adhesive 3.Transfer to shirt That's 3 steps. The Heat Transfer that I used to do did not require step 2. Print on the page with pigment ink (dye ink doesn't work because it's not waterfast and shifts color during the heating) and then transfer directly to a cotton T-shirt, no other steps required. You can PREpress the shirt if you want, but I often won't even do that.
There’s special sublimation paper but sublimation can be done with regular copy paper too. However you won’t be able to do sublimation on dark garments since sublimation doesn’t print white. You can, however, do heat transfer on dark garments like mentioned in the video. Both methods can be done with the ricoma r550 white toner transfer printer.
How could I have missed this video??? Excellent video, and great information. Wish I watched it 2 years ago when you posted the video. Thank You Henry, you are great!! MVPTees - Rose City, MI
So no sublimation on black shirts? Thats a bummer considering black would be 90% of the shirts I'd like to make and that seems to offer the best quality. I'm learning a lot from your videos.
Glad I found this video. I just couldn't grab the concept of sublimation. I use htv, started a few months ago and loving it. Still weeding using my cricut machine but plan to step up my game very soon.
I have been trying to get an answer to this so I'm hoping you can help me . I loved your video. Very very interesting. I've learned quite a bit from it . I have stickers that I use on regular glasses but there are some glasses that are supplemented. My question is can I use the UVDTF stickers on a sublimated glass
Hi there, thanks so much for watching. This is a great question to ask in our Facebook support group, Embroidery + Business Printing Help. This group is meant for all lovers of embroidery with lots of resources and more members discussing topics and helping each other out and learning about Ricoma machines and other brands! We recommend you join this group as we'd love to have you! facebook.com/groups/embroideryprintingbusinesshelp
The issue I have seen with heat transfer is that once it's done the feel of wearing the shirt is like you have this large piece of plastic on your chest or back and it's kinds noisy and uncomfortable
Excellent video. Please tell me why heat transfer vinyl leaves a rubber feeling and depending on the fabric, you will feel it on your sling making it sticky. How to prevent this feeling?
Hi, great video! A local seller that I trust is selling a 100% cotton sublimated shirt, and a quick Google search after watching this, what I found to be extremely informative video, has banners of “sublimation on cotton now possible”. Can you please help me understand or reconcile? Thank you!
Hi there, new developments in the industry are trying to make sublimation on cotton possible, which would be a huge advancement! There are some hacks coming up online that allow for the sublimation dye to adhere to the surface of the cotton, but we aren't sure yet how successful this process is and whether the quality or longevity is up to par with polyester. For now we still recommend polyester shirts for sublimation. Hope this helps!
Your video was very helpful in deciding which method to adopt for my next design! At 5:04 you say you can't use sublimation on a black t-shirt, but I've seen polyester apparel with sublimation on it and I wonder how it's made.
Hi there, thanks so much for watching. This is a great question to ask in our Facebook support group, Embroidery and Custom Apparel Mastery. This group is meant for all lovers of embroidery with lots of resources and more members discussing topics and helping each other out and learning about Ricoma machines and other brands! We recommend you join this group as we'd love to have you! facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery
thank you very much sir... very informative and a very detailed explanation about sublimation.. Now I know and understand why my child choose this kind of prenting.
Hi there, thanks so much for watching. This is a great question to ask in our Facebook support group, Embroidery and Custom Apparel Mastery. This group is meant for all lovers of embroidery with lots of resources and more members discussing topics and helping each other out and learning about Ricoma machines and other brands! We recommend you join this group as we'd love to have you! facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery
Sublimination definitely feels like the way to go but I’m an Artist wanting to rock black shirts and so what else should I be looking at ? I’m concerned about quality and always want to uphold it without too many sacrifices.
For black shirts, sublimation may not be the best option since it works best on lighter fabrics. As an artist focused on quality, you might want to consider DTG printing or DTF printing. Both are great for dark garments, offering vibrant, long-lasting prints with excellent detail.
I’m still using Vinyl but I’m ready to upgrade. Ordered a sawgrass sublimation printer then cancelled it because I saw OKI white toner printer doing heat transfer now I’m hearing it can do both. My question is does the printer have to be flushed?
The OKI printer can’t do both heat transfer and sublimation. The Ricoma R550 white toner transfer printer can do both. The printer does not have to be flushed because it is not ink-based, it uses toner.
This was such a thorough video! I wanted to ask with sublimation, are there toxic fumes released when using heat to transfer the image on to a garment? Thanks!
Hi! Thank you! Sublimation is generally safe and doesn’t release toxic fumes, but proper ventilation is recommended. Use approved materials and follow correct heat press settings to ensure a smooth process. Let me know if you have more questions! 😊
Question on the heat transfer example is that direct ink onto heat transfer paper or was that on vinyl that had to be weeded and then transferred to the adhesive paper I’m new to all of this
Excellent video! Very informative. Best on TH-cam. What is the cost different b/t ink cartridges? What is the cost per-print between sublimation and heat transfer?
Hi! Thanks so much for watching. While sublimation printing may have higher upfront costs, the per-print cost can be lower for larger volumes. Heat transfer methods offer flexibility but may have varying costs based on the specific technique and materials used. Sublimation Printing: Sublimation Ink: Sublimation ink costs can vary based on brand and quality. It is generally more expensive than standard inkjet ink. Sublimation Paper: Specialized sublimation transfer paper is required for the process, and its cost depends on the brand and quantity. Sublimation Printer: Sublimation printers are often more expensive upfront compared to regular inkjet printers. However, the long-term cost per print might be lower. Heat Transfer Printing: Transfer Paper: Heat transfer paper costs can vary based on quality and quantity. Ink: If you are using an inkjet printer for heat transfer, you would use regular ink, and the cost would depend on the type and brand of ink. Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV): If you are using a vinyl cutter and heat transfer vinyl, the cost would include the vinyl material.
I am new to both and just getting started. I loved the information given and will be looking into this printer for both heat transfer and sublimation. Thank You
What method would you use to transfer a design on black clothing that stretches ie compression/rash guards. Sublimation seems better; however, you stated that it cannot be used on dark/black material.
You cannot sublimate on Dark Fabrics. No tricks or hacks will work. The fabric has to be able to absorb the pigment. If it is already Dark, It will not work unfortunately
Thank you so much. Been watching this videos about T shirt printing business & really got my attention, myself I love wearing printed T shirts always finding myself buying very often. I'm very much interested in doing this please can you shade some light.
You are so welcome! If you'd like to learn more on ow you can get started and on all our products, click here to be connected with our product specialists -> Ricoma.com/us/contact-us
You're awesome! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for explaining and showing the differences between the two. I feel totally confidence knowing how to utilize both projects.....
Hi there, we no longer carry the R550 printer but we do have the Luminaris 200 White Toner Transfer printer! And you can find more information about it right here. > ricoma.com/US/machine/luminaris-200
Straight to the point, no crappy music, just straight facts
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Everyone makes these videos impossible to understand you just simplified the process !!! Love this video
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Me and my wife have searched many videos, and this is the only video on TH-cam that explains it exactly in depth like this you win a award, sir
We are so glad this video helped you both! Let us know if you have any other suggestions :)
1:01 Heat Transfer Printing
2:11 Sublimation Printing
3:12 01 Durability & Feel
4:24 02 Variety
5:41 03 Color Quality
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Thank you!
You finally answered so clearly the question I had about what was the difference between the 2 processes. Excellent video.
Thanks for watching, we're glad we could help shed some light!
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Where can I purchase the ricoma R-550 from I live in the uk
The info he said is wrong! You can sublimate onto dark shirts and also onto 100% cotton and not just polyester.
@@sunseeker8457 how can that be done
Dude you nailed the differences to a regular noob to understand thanks 👍
No problem 👍
You are THE T-SHIRT TECH GURU my friend thank you for your time i so appreciate the effort taken
We feel honored! Thanks for watching (:
Man, thank you for breaking it down for us. I was going crazy over here trying to use sublimation paper on aluminum dog tags.
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You can only sublimate onto items that have a polyester type coating. However you can purchase dog tags made of aluminum that are coated but not colored.
Gotta say that he explained it like a professor, very very helpful ❤
Glad it was helpful!
finally someone explains htv and sub adequately. Thank you. Now i'm back to square one. I was in Cricet camp, now I don't know anymore.
HI there, thanks so much for watching. We highly suggest you speak with one of our product representatives. All of our team members are highly qualified to answer any questions you may have about our machines and can connect you with the best equipment to fit your needs. ricoma.com/US/contact-us
Wow this is the BEST video I've seen so far explaining the difference between heat transfer and sublimation. Thanks so much!
You are so welcome!
Wow dude, never watched such a clear explainer video in my life lol! You were made for this type of thing. Thanks man!
Glad it helped!
My goodness, you made a short video into a whole classroom experience. I like others mentioned were scratching my head 🙄 YOU:
To the point ✅
Clearly explained ✅
Made sense ✅
No superego ✅
No overselling your product ✅
Great explanation of fabric requirements ✅
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼✅
Thank you for watching! We hope you subscribe to our channel for more content like this.
Not over selling? Hmm 🤨 haha, still he does a good job of explaining the capabilities of the machine And helping us to remember the name(;
Thank you for this. Fully described the difference between the two. I use both, but I currently use heat transfer as most of my clients prefer black color apparel.
Makes sense! And sounds like you have some experience under your belt!
What brand of heat transfer paper do you use?
@@kammythecreative I use different brands, I prefer printable vinyl as you can print pictures on it and cut perfectly using a vinyl cutter and heat press it. It's also good for dark and light colored and even white shirts.
@@kammythecreative hi
@@BlueHoodie74 what kind of printer do you use and what kind of ink ? I currently have epson printer and use cosmo ink but I do sublimation with this , I wanted to try the other stuff but don’t know what products to buy ?
I've seen heat transfers leave a clearish border around the designs. How can you avoid this with this method? So if your paper is 8x10 but your design is 7 x 9, there's a 1/2" of unused paper and even when you trim the paper, it leaves behind a little bit of the blank paper backing. I'm not sure I'm describing this correctly, but it's a little clear film and makes the garments look cheap.
I've seen this printer print first hand and didn't see this issue.
also, if you’re looking for people facing similar issues but can’t find many or none when googling then it’s safe to say that it could be an isolated case and probably something you’re doing wrong and need to go back and read the manual again etc etc... not saying you’re doing it wrong or anything just adding my 2 cents for future purpose.
I have the same issue
Every regular heat transfer leaves white borders because of the paper. You can buy easy weeding paper or you can use laser printers that hace papers that won’t leave the white border. Look it up it’s all over the internet.
If u have a Cricut machine u can insert the paper and the machine will cut off the excess if you don’t have a Cricut I’ve seen people use an exacto knife or something along those lines.
Best clarification and direct to the topic
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, so much, for explaining the difference between the two. I've been looking all over the web trying to figure out how to "sublimate white on black". I had no idea of this concept of heat transfer. I'm a newb.
We are so glad it helped, Sharon!
Thanks for the information I did not understand what sublimation was until after viewing you video.
We are so glad it helped!
Ahh!!!! Thank you, this was driving me insane trying to figure out which would work better for me. Super clear breakdown 👍🏽
Glad it helped!
Finally someone that explains it clearly and concisely thankyou
Thanks for watching, Brett!
You are AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for clarifying the 2 in such a simple way!!! Now, which papers are best for each method 🤔?
Glad it was helpful!
I use TexPrint XPHP paper and get great results for sublimation. Forever 2 part for the 2 step white toner process which is about a $1USD cost per print
Someone please tell me can inktank printers print of heat transfer paper
Great video. Very informative and no frills. Straight to the point. Many thanks
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This is the inofrmation I had been looking for. Now where do you buy the transparent heat transfer paper used in your video. What is the name brand.
Thank you.
You can find them on shop.ricoma.com
This doesn't have to do anything with me, at all, but I just wondered, looked for the answer in YT and found this. Awesome.
Thanks so much for watching!
You just got my subscription, Thanks much!
I will be using both printing methods along with some embroidery in some instances so i definitely have much to learn RE the do's and don'ts.
I now have a clearer understanding of these 2 methods and will be watching this video a few more times.
Awesome and glad it was helpful!
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dude, you might have a HUGO tee, but you are the real BOSS. Pretty clear and enlightening information. Thanks.
Thanks so much for watching!
What tips do you recommend for sublimating on cotton tshirts?
Because of the way sublimation works, you won’t be able to sublimate onto cotton shirts since the ink won’t stick. The most you can do is 60% polyester/40% cotton and even then it will give you a faded vintage look. For printing on 100% cotton, a DTG printer is preferred or you can do heat transfer printing as described in the video.
You can use Siser Easysubli with Easysubli ink. About $2 per sheet though.
Just wanted to say thanks to whoever made this. I'm a web designer building a website for embroidery and this was just what I needed.
We are so glad it help! Let us know if you have any other suggestions :)
Very informative video, thank you. I'm liking what see with sublimation as far as image quality and durability. That said, tee shirt quality is extremely important to my brand. Are there high end 100% poly tees out there? Any recommendations? Was originally looking at Bella and Canvas, but I'm not sure they sell 100% poly. LMK.
Sanmar probably has 100% poly
Is sheet of transfer paper re-usable or 1 time only? 1:13
Hi there! You can only use it once.
Thank you so so much for explaining this so well for us newbies to understand!
You are so welcome!
The info he said is wrong! You can sublimate onto dark shirts and also onto 100% cotton and not just polyester
@@sunseeker8457 But it will last ''forever'' as the ''traditional'' sublimation, i mean the 100% white polyester?
You are a genius and the way you explain evrything is marvellous. You are simply awesome! Great Job!
Thank you so much gor the breakdown. It was very clear and precise. Best explanation!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for sharing you knowledge! I have been buying HTV and was wondering how they were done.
Any time!
Thank you for being informative and not having a disgusting punch me in the mouth smile the entire time
lol! We appreciate the feedback.
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Very informative. Thank you. The men in my family will only wear triblend. So they need heat transfers right? We like to get images, but wish the images didn’t crack and fade so quickly.
Hi there! There could be a variety of reasons as to why the images are cracking. For example, it could be improper curing method, or temperature.
This video was the most informative I’ve ran across so far! Thanks for not being selfish with details as for others are not giving barely any steps as to grow in your skills. I dislike that people don’t want to see others excel..I SUBSCRIBED AND HIT THE BELL! I want all the details🤩
Thanks! We are glad you found this helpful!
Definitely informative and very educational for rookies in the printing business, easy to digest and understand, thank you very much.
We are so glad it helped! Thanks for watching :)
Exactly what I was looking for, thank you!
Glad we could help!
The info he said is wrong! You can sublimate onto dark shirts and also onto 100% cotton and not just polyester
same
Someone please tell me can inktank printers print of heat transfer paper
Thank you so much for the video! Quick question: you mentioned that sublimation transfers from a solid, to a gas, and back to a solid. Is the gas considered dangerous to be breathing in? I don't have a workspace with good ventilation unfortunately :(
Nope, it happens so quickly under the heat press that it’s not noticeable nor a concern at all
You won't even know the gas off is happening. Unless you forget to put a piece of butcher paper over the print area, or below the last one. Then you will see the ghosting that will be transferred from that point onward/.
1.print design
2.Transfer to adhesive
3.Transfer to shirt
That's 3 steps.
The Heat Transfer that I used to do did not require step 2. Print on the page with pigment ink (dye ink doesn't work because it's not waterfast and shifts color during the heating) and then transfer directly to a cotton T-shirt, no other steps required. You can PREpress the shirt if you want, but I often won't even do that.
Hi there! Thank you for the feedback!
Does heat transfer makes you feel the print when wearing it?
When you wear it, not so much. But you can feel it when you run your hand over it
What about sublimation paper for dark garments?
There’s special sublimation paper but sublimation can be done with regular copy paper too. However you won’t be able to do sublimation on dark garments since sublimation doesn’t print white. You can, however, do heat transfer on dark garments like mentioned in the video. Both methods can be done with the ricoma r550 white toner transfer printer.
thank you so much for this video! explained exactly what i needed and in a simple and easy to understand way
Glad it helped!
The info he said is wrong! You can sublimate onto dark shirts and also onto 100% cotton and not just polyester
How could I have missed this video??? Excellent video, and great information. Wish I watched it 2 years ago when you posted the video. Thank You Henry, you are great!! MVPTees - Rose City, MI
So glad you loved it, MVP Tees! We hope your machine is treating you well!
Thank you so much for sharing this video, this is what im looking for my question about the difference between heat transfer & sublimation? thumbs up
Thanks for watching and glad it answered your questions!
So no sublimation on black shirts? Thats a bummer considering black would be 90% of the shirts I'd like to make and that seems to offer the best quality. I'm learning a lot from your videos.
Thanks for watching!
Awesome stuff. What kind of heat transfer printed would I need to print #’s and designs on thick materials such as canvas?
With heat transfer you print onto heat transfer paper first and just heat press it onto canvas.
Glad I found this video. I just couldn't grab the concept of sublimation. I use htv, started a few months ago and loving it. Still weeding using my cricut machine but plan to step up my game very soon.
We are very excited for you and your next steps! Please let us know if you need anything else or have any suggestions for future videos!
Thank you so much I’ve been looking for a video like this one!!❤️
You're so welcome!
I have been trying to get an answer to this so I'm hoping you can help me .
I loved your video. Very very interesting. I've learned quite a bit from it .
I have stickers that I use on regular glasses but there are some glasses that are supplemented. My question is can I use the UVDTF stickers on a sublimated glass
Hi there, thanks so much for watching. This is a great question to ask in our Facebook support group, Embroidery + Business Printing Help. This group is meant for all lovers of embroidery with lots of resources and more members discussing topics and helping each other out and learning about Ricoma machines and other brands! We recommend you join this group as we'd love to have you!
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You explained this so clearly and simply ..thank you very much! I'm subscribing!!
Glad it was helpful! There’s tons more content on our channel make sure to check those out!
But if I want images bigger tha letter size, what do you suggest?
Heat transfer vinyl or a bigger printer
We agree! ^
Or you can also cut the image in 2 seperate sheets and then press them
Damm dude is selling that printer HARD lol. Great video tho bro. Answered a lot of questions I had.
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!
Wow, thanks very useful information
We are so glad it helped!
Thanks for clearly pointing out the differences. Sublimation it is for me. Subbed
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Thank you for all this information, I was trying to sublimation on a dark shirt and was getting mad it didn’t transfer
We are glad you enjoyed this video! Please let us know if you had any other suggestions (:
Love this video but I can’t tell if it’s an informational video or a giant advertisement for the printer lol
Hi there, thanks so much for watching. All of our videos are informational first!
@@ricomatv this is a great movie but you advertised the printer so much now I want it but can’t afford it lmao but it was a great video
Thanks for the clear and concise comparative presentation.
We appreciate the video!
Just subscribe to you, just the video I need.
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@@ricomatv by the way just want to ask which ink is best for heat transfer vinyl?
The issue I have seen with heat transfer is that once it's done the feel of wearing the shirt is like you have this large piece of plastic on your chest or back and it's kinds noisy and uncomfortable
Hi! We recommend sending our team an email so they can help! -->service@ricoma.com
Excellent video. Please tell me why heat transfer vinyl leaves a rubber feeling and depending on the fabric, you will feel it on your sling making it sticky. How to prevent this feeling?
Hi there, we recommend washing the shirt before wearing it, that may help with the feeling you're describing.
My friend, you are the best.... You have answered every question in my head
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Hi, great video! A local seller that I trust is selling a 100% cotton sublimated shirt, and a quick Google search after watching this, what I found to be extremely informative video, has banners of “sublimation on cotton now possible”. Can you please help me understand or reconcile? Thank you!
Hi there, new developments in the industry are trying to make sublimation on cotton possible, which would be a huge advancement! There are some hacks coming up online that allow for the sublimation dye to adhere to the surface of the cotton, but we aren't sure yet how successful this process is and whether the quality or longevity is up to par with polyester. For now we still recommend polyester shirts for sublimation. Hope this helps!
Your video was very helpful in deciding which method to adopt for my next design! At 5:04 you say you can't use sublimation on a black t-shirt, but I've seen polyester apparel with sublimation on it and I wonder how it's made.
Hi there, thanks so much for watching. This is a great question to ask in our Facebook support group, Embroidery and Custom Apparel Mastery. This group is meant for all lovers of embroidery with lots of resources and more members discussing topics and helping each other out and learning about Ricoma machines and other brands! We recommend you join this group as we'd love to have you! facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery
@@ricomatv will check it out! thank you so much for the info 🙏
What a great video. For someone trying to understand the difference between the two types of printing.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank You Definitely informative!! A Great Help.
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@@ricomatv how much is the r550 printer? We’re can I purchase it.
These videos are the best! If I am printing onto cardboard foam board or poster board material what printer should i use
Appreciate the love! For printing onto cardboard, foam board, or poster board material, we recommend using a DTG printer.
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Well explained nd give every datails🎉🎉
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Great tips for people trying to learn which printer to purchase.
Thanks Michelle! The beauty of it is that the ricoma R550 white toner transfer printer can do both heat transfer and sublimation printing!
Great work on comparison between heat transfer and sublimation. Learned a lot and enjoyed at the same time.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching!
This is an very amazing video. thank you for showing the big differences between the two types of printing.
Glad it was helpful!
amazing! can you add a layer of white heat pressed vinyl on a shirt, and then sublimate over the top of it so that you can "see it" clearer?
In theory, yes you can. However, we recommend approaching this carefully and at your own risk since we haven't tried that.
You just inspired me with this teachings. thanks a lots. I will keep following you for more inspiration.
Glad to hear it!!! Thank you!
thank you very much sir... very informative and a very detailed explanation about sublimation.. Now I know and understand why my child choose this kind of prenting.
thank you very much for watching!
Nice presentation... I checked out some of the Ricoma site products. Reasonably priced from what I could see. I explored more than the printer.
Awesome! Let us know if you have any questions or need any guidance
Thank you friend........With sublimation can you print a no white design on darl/black surface.....?.
Hi there, thanks so much for watching. This is a great question to ask in our Facebook support group, Embroidery and Custom Apparel Mastery. This group is meant for all lovers of embroidery with lots of resources and more members discussing topics and helping each other out and learning about Ricoma machines and other brands! We recommend you join this group as we'd love to have you! facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery
thabks so much you've made me to understand the difference between heat press and sublimation printing
We are so glad this video helped!
You provided excellent explanations of Heat Transfer verses Sublimation.
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful
Thank you very much, I’m new to sublimation that was helpful
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This is by far the best video on this topic I have seen. Informative and great quality video I’m definitely subscribing to this channel.
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Sublimination definitely feels like the way to go but I’m an Artist wanting to rock black shirts and so what else should I be looking at ? I’m concerned about quality and always want to uphold it without too many sacrifices.
For black shirts, sublimation may not be the best option since it works best on lighter fabrics. As an artist focused on quality, you might want to consider DTG printing or DTF printing. Both are great for dark garments, offering vibrant, long-lasting prints with excellent detail.
I’m still using Vinyl but I’m ready to upgrade. Ordered a sawgrass sublimation printer then cancelled it because I saw OKI white toner printer doing heat transfer now I’m hearing it can do both. My question is does the printer have to be flushed?
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The OKI printer can’t do both heat transfer and sublimation. The Ricoma R550 white toner transfer printer can do both. The printer does not have to be flushed because it is not ink-based, it uses toner.
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I want to do both, but I have an Epsom printer with sublimation ink, can the sublimation ink be used for the heat transfer method?
Hi there, you can contact our tech support for help with this -> ricoma.com/us/tech-support
This was such a thorough video! I wanted to ask with sublimation, are there toxic fumes released when using heat to transfer the image on to a garment? Thanks!
Hi! Thank you! Sublimation is generally safe and doesn’t release toxic fumes, but proper ventilation is recommended. Use approved materials and follow correct heat press settings to ensure a smooth process. Let me know if you have more questions! 😊
Question on the heat transfer example is that direct ink onto heat transfer paper or was that on vinyl that had to be weeded and then transferred to the adhesive paper I’m new to all of this
Hi Eric! For a more detailed explanation, please send our customer service team an email so they can help >service@ricoma.com
Excellent video! Very informative. Best on TH-cam. What is the cost different b/t ink cartridges? What is the cost per-print between sublimation and heat transfer?
Hi! Thanks so much for watching. While sublimation printing may have higher upfront costs, the per-print cost can be lower for larger volumes. Heat transfer methods offer flexibility but may have varying costs based on the specific technique and materials used.
Sublimation Printing:
Sublimation Ink: Sublimation ink costs can vary based on brand and quality. It is generally more expensive than standard inkjet ink.
Sublimation Paper: Specialized sublimation transfer paper is required for the process, and its cost depends on the brand and quantity.
Sublimation Printer: Sublimation printers are often more expensive upfront compared to regular inkjet printers. However, the long-term cost per print might be lower.
Heat Transfer Printing:
Transfer Paper: Heat transfer paper costs can vary based on quality and quantity.
Ink: If you are using an inkjet printer for heat transfer, you would use regular ink, and the cost would depend on the type and brand of ink.
Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV): If you are using a vinyl cutter and heat transfer vinyl, the cost would include the vinyl material.
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Great video. Explains very well! Very informative. No excessive, unnecessary yabbing. Appreciated, subscribed and liked. Thank you
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I am new to both and just getting started. I loved the information given and will be looking into this printer for both heat transfer and sublimation. Thank You
Glad it was helpful!
What method would you use to transfer a design on black clothing that stretches ie compression/rash guards. Sublimation seems better; however, you stated that it cannot be used on dark/black material.
You cannot sublimate on Dark Fabrics. No tricks or hacks will work. The fabric has to be able to absorb the pigment. If it is already Dark, It will not work unfortunately
Thx man first person to break this down clearly
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Thank you so much. Been watching this videos about T shirt printing business & really got my attention, myself I love wearing printed T shirts always finding myself buying very often. I'm very much interested in doing this please can you shade some light.
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You're awesome! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for explaining and showing the differences between the two. I feel totally confidence knowing how to utilize both projects.....
You are so welcome! Glad it was so helpful (:
What sublimationprinter do you recommand?
I'd like to have more information on the R550 printer. What size paper(s) can it print on?
Hi there, we no longer carry the R550 printer but we do have the Luminaris 200 White Toner Transfer printer! And you can find more information about it right here. > ricoma.com/US/machine/luminaris-200
Wonderful!for now,I use heat transfer !but I think using sublimation could be very interesting!
Thanks for watching!
do you have to flush the lines when swapping your cartridges? how can you go between them easily, i know the cartridge swap is convenient.
There are no lines to flush. White toner transfer printer uses toner and not ink so there’s no such need
Indeed that was the meaning of a helpful video content, so easy and simple, thanks
No words to express my gratitude
We are so happy this video helped!
Your description was so precise and direct..greatly appreciated, u just earned a new subscriber 💪🏽
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Thanks. Can it work on rolls of plain material?
Hi there! Can you be a bit more specific so we can better help?