Best Sublimation Printer for Beginners: Set Up an Epson EcoTank for Sublimation | Full Process!
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Today I'm going to show you how to convert an Epson EcoTank printer into a sublimation printer, which I think is the best budget sublimation for beginners. We'll go from package to print to press. And you're going to be amazed at how easy this is to do! I have a brand new Epson EcoTank 4760 for this video, but what I'm going to show you should work for ANY Epson EcoTank printer, regardless of what model number it is. What matters is that it is an Epson EcoTank.
It's also important that you start with a brand new Epson EcoTank and never put the regular inkjet ink that comes with it into the printer. You want a clean and unused Epson printer for this conversion process. While I believe it is possible to clean and convert an Epson EcoTank that's already had ink in it, I've never done it myself and so I'm not able to help you there. Your best bet is to start with a new Epson EcoTank printer to which NO ink has ever been added.
Topics covered in this video:
0:00 - The Epson EcoTank
0:23 - What You Need
2:57 - Step 1: Unpack Your Printer
3:14 - Step 2: Fill Your Ink Tanks
7:30 - Step 3: Connect the Power Cord to Your Printer
9:21 - Step 4: Test Your Print Quality
14:17 - Step 5: Connect the Printer to Your Computer
19:22 - Step 6: Do Your First Sublimation Print
21:57 - Step 7: Press Your Sublimation Print
24:53 - Adjusting and Correcting Sublimation Colors
25:24 - How to Install ICC Printer Profiles
26:36 - How to print from Gimp
27:47 - How to Print from Photoshop
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WHAT YOU NEED TO CONVERT YOUR EPSON ECOTANK TO SUBLIMATION:
* An Epson EcoTank printer (any model, preferably brand new without any ink in the tanks yet) - amzn.to/3LjKERA
* (Optional) A USB printer cable (it's faster and more reliable than Bluetooth!) - amzn.to/3sEKD4b
* Autofill bottles of sublimation ink (I recommend Hiippo brand) - avoid getting the ink that you have to use a syringe with! - amzn.to/3PnLMqw
* Sublimation paper (or laser copy paper if you don't have any sublimation paper yet) - amzn.to/3l7uobQ
* A desktop or laptop computer, Mac or Windows
* (Optional) ICC Printer Profiles for your ink -- here are the Hiipoo printer profiles: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
* (Optional) Something to test your colors with (you can use my "subliflower" available free in my resource library - look for design #383 at jennifermaker.com/library)
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Jennifer, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for this very descriptive video. You are AMAZING that you go the extra mile to showing your audience how to complete a project from start to finish. I greatly APPRECIATE it.
Hooray!!
You are so welcome! 💜
You are AMAZING! I follow you, no not like a stalker, but for all my Cricut projects. You sent the email for Amazon Prime deals and I bought the Epson printer, Hippoo ink and paper. I received everything today and thought, now what? And there you are! Showed me every step of the way! Thanks for all you do!
You're so kind! I'm so happy you're here crafting with us! 😊🌻
I love your videos Jennifer. You always explain everything so well. We appreciate the time you take with your videos. ♥️
Thank you so much! I'm so happy you're here crafting with us!
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I just set up my printer today following your guide and my subliflower came out PERFECT! So excited to create more things!! Thank you for this!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for a fantastic "eco tank for dummies" tutorial!! Very helpful and easy to understand 😊
You're very welcome! 💜
Jennifer i cannot thank you enough for this tutorial. All your tutorials are so helpful and i really enjoy watching you.. thank you
I am glad I can help!
This was by far the best explanation of setting up for dye sub that I've seen. Kudos!
Thank you!
Thank you so much for your patience and your dedication in teaching us so much.. YOU ARE TRULY AWESOME! I have been doing tons of research on sublimation printers, I narrowed it down to 2, and it will either be the sawgrass or epson eco tank, but I am leaning more towards sawgrass.. Thank you again..❤
The Sawgrass is excellent!
Wow. Thank you so much for your time explaining thoroughly the process . When it comes to setting things up I'm not good at all but you help me a lot.
Glad it was helpful!
You are AMAZING!! I need you as my BFF! This tutorial was the most thorough & easiest to understand of any video I've ever watched!! I'm so thankful for the extra walk-thru for the ICC. And I loved how you split the screen at one point for Mac and Windows users! you are brilliant!
Thank you so much!!
Wow, you are amazing! Thank you so much for this very thorough and helpful tutorial. I'm a small business owner and I was using POD for printing and just not getting the product quality or unboxing experience I wanted for my customers. So I'm taking it in-house in hopes that I can improve my product quality and customer experience. I just went through all the steps including testing ICC profiles with the subliflower (genius idea, btw!) and I can already tell I'm going to love taking on the creation process. From one Jennifer to another, thank you so much for setting us up for success!
You are so very welcome and thank you for being here and watching!💗
You've done a wonderful job! This step by step for setting up an Epson ET is outstanding. Adding the ICC profile info is spot on - you removed the techie fear. Thanks for taking the time to put this video together!
I'm so glad to hear that! 😃
Thank you so much Jennifer. You helped me so much in my choice as to which printer I want to get.
You have taught me so much since I signed on with you and I am learning to try new things every day. Thanks for all your hard work. You are a blessing that so many of us need.
Thanks so much! It is my pleasure. 😊
Just bought the same Epson printer and will be setting it up tomorrow. Your tutorial is amazing! Thank you for all your knowledge that helps us all to be successful!
So exciting! Have fun!💗
Thank you for this ! Just got mine for Christmas and my ink and paper arrived today so excited ❤
I think I must have watched your video over 30 times as I was setting up my whole system (printer, heat press and cricut design space!)! I love all your videos! So informative and step by step! I wish I could keep you in my pocket... oh wait! I can! I've liked and subscribed!
You are too sweet, Connie! Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback!
Does the ink last a good while ? I know it'll depend on how much you use it, but do you feel you're often refilling?
@snowdrop4842 yes! It definitely lasts a good while. You'll have to print something at least once a month to make sure your printer nozzles don't get clogged up.
Thank you! @@ocd.apparel
You are amazing, thank you so much, the most useful and detailed video I have ever seen. The world needs more craft masters like you! 😍😍😘✨
Wow, thank you!
Love your step-by-step explanation. I am now feeling confident as to which printer to get. Thank you so very much
You are so welcome!
Thanks again Jennifer, I just got my Epson and the Subliflower is a great chart for color correcting designs!
Jennifer, you are a Sublimation Goddess! It took me alllllll day to set up my Epson 2800, but I wouldn't have been able to do it without you. I had to rewind a gazillion times, but my subliflowers look fantastic! I also set up ICC files. I can't decide which one I like more..the original or the ICC. 🤔 I'm so excited to play now! Thank you thank you thank you!
I'm so glad to hear that! 😃
I tried to do the step but my lines kept coming back broken, and then after the fourth try, it stopped trying to fix it and went to the main page….. what can I do?
I just set up my EcoTank 2800 but the only thing that went wrong is my test page. It looks very very faded and I can only BARELY see any colors. Not at all like what Jennifer printed as a test page. What is wrong?
Great video explaining sublimation. I was intimidated to even think about it, but after watching this, I am sure I can do it too! Thank you!
You can do it!
You are awesome at this!! Very clear and very informative. I love how you explained everything and added the do's n dont's. Thank you for doing this!!!
I'm so glad you found it helpful!💗
Thank you for this no fluff, to the point, step by step instructional video. Very much appreciated!
Thank you!
DITTO ON ALL COMPLIMENTS this video has received. I also probably watched this video 30x while setting up my printer and it was a godsend. There were several moments where things got dicey and I questioned the universe, but it all worked out. Had you not shared your subliflower and how to do the ICS and print settings I would have totally blamed the machine, ink and paper and likely returned it and lost out on some $ and fun crafting! Keep up the amazing work!
Thanks so much! I question the universe too! 😁
Thank you so much, Jennifer! I bought one model for ink jet and another for sublimation. I'm glad I haven't set up the one for sublimation yet. I love your information and advice
Thanks so much! You should join my sublimation group if you haven't already. facebook.com/groups/2149909951843676
So glad i found your videos (watched a few so far) I use to do sublimation printing a long time ago when it was a lot more difficult and when Sawgrass sued most of the other ink companies out of business or bought them up. I actually had a $400 Epson printer and needed ink, the ink I used (Artanium) was purchased by Sawgrass and phased out, Sawgass suggestion was to use one of there other inks (they had several ones back then) and it bricked my printer. So I had a dead $400 printer and wasted $200 worth of ink. I called it quits at that time but I have a CO2 laser and want to make sublimation printed jewelry items cut out on my laser so I am thinking of getting back in (still have my 30 year old heat press (Insta) and it moans and groans but still heats great). I think I will get the Eco tanks and Hippo inks to play with.
Wow! My first visit with you and your channel. Super through and very calming too...just my kind of vibe! Thank you for your time and Awesomeness!~
You are so welcome! Thank you so much!
Thank you Jennifer for the video. Even though I use Ubuntu as an OS, now that Epson have a Linux driver for the ET-2800 (mine), following your demo worked perfectly. Question - What ICC profile to use, as the Hiipoo site only has profiles for ET-15000 and ET-4700 with A sub paper, but does have it for my 2800, but with Hiipoo paper ? Quandary !
Great video. Quick question, when doing the alignment printing etc can you use normal copy paper instead of sublimation paper?
Yes you can!
Great teacher. Thanks for being so detailed.
Thank you so much Jennifer! I find all your videos helpful. This video will help me decide if I want to delve into the sublimation world! Looks like fun!
Glad it was helpful! 🥰
I just did my first test on polyester (I'm amazed!) I downloaded the ICC files and did the color conversion. Question: Do you have to convert every time you print, or does that conversion hold for every print?
Thanks for another great tutorial!
It should save it but double check it if it is turned off.
Very interesting. Do you need to use your precious sublimation paper for the setup process?
No, you can use copy paper for it.
Hey Jennifer!
Thank you so much for the step by step tutorial! You are greatly appreciated it.
You are so welcome!
You're such a great resource! Thank you for such a thorough video and including links to everything!!!
You are so welcome!
Hi Jennifer, great and informative tutorials! I have a quick question. When running the tests, do we need to use the A-Sub paper or can we use regular paper. I am just curious because i was hoping not to use up some of the special paper for the tests. I would if it makes a difference on how it prints on the paper for future projects. but I figured I would ask. I looked thru the comments and had not seen the question being asked (yet) ;) TIA
Yes you cn use regular paper to test. The color may look a little different but not too much.
Hello!👋 😊 Quick question.. When running the setup and alignment, do you have to use your sublimation paper for all that? It seems like a lot of paper waste. As we all know, paper can be pricey. Thanks so much! 😊
It says in previous comments that you can use regular paper
I was wondering the same
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I was thinking same, but maybe for maybe 1st test might be a good idea to make sure you know what direction it feeds paper 😂
Sorry I just saw similar question, thanks
Susan Wolf
thank you for walking us through the ICC profile, this is the first time I understood how to do it. Thank you so very very much
Glad it was helpful!
You are so welcome!
Subbed and liked because you explain everything very clearly and you have take the time to create the demo file for everyone. Thank you!
You are so very welcome!💗
Can you print from Google Docs using the ICC profile?
has this question ever been answered? I would love to know as well
Hey Jenny, thanks for your upload. Do I need an ICC profile to do this?
Thank you so much for your concise, detailed instructions. I could have never figured out this process without this!
You are so welcome🥰
I like such videos; and those persons, who step by step, explain every detail, with every possible mistake.
Thank you very much, for this great job.
You are very welcome!
This was so helpful. I’m so excited that i found your page. I’ve been using drop shipping and am tired of all the fees. I’m going to venture into doing this myself!
Glad it was helpful! Best of luck!🥰
I’m a new subscriber to your channel and I am so grateful for your content and the way you explain things. I’m a beginner and I was recommended your channel. You’ve put my mind at ease because I’ve chosen to create shirts and different items to help fundraise for my daughter’s liver transplant. Thank you so much. Your videos have been a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.
Thanks for subbing!
Thank you so much for your awesome tutorials. I'm close to purchasing a printer and you are a huge help with my decision making process. I appreciate you. 💕
I'm so happy to help!
I just ordered the Epson printer so I am ready to start sublimating! Thank you! - Lynn
You are so welcome! So excited for you! 🌸
Thank you for all of your amazing videos! You are my go to for everything I do!
You are so welcome!
thank you jennifer! its also great coming back to your video when i need some help. i been in your fan group since 2021 and i still love it.
Thanks so much! ❤️
Jennifer! This was so helpful! Thank you for your time and explanation 😊
I'm so glad!
Thank you for a great video and the files in the description. So very helpful and easy to follow.
You're very welcome!🥰
Love your explanations because they are easy to follow
I'm so happy to hear that! 💗
What a really good and comprehensive video. I must try the ICC profile. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for going into depth on how to do each and every step.
You are so welcome!🥰
You rock! I am looking to get a setup for my students... and this makes it so much more affordable!
It does make it more affordable. Thanks! 😊
Is this the same for setting up from mobile devices
Thank you. You taught me so much more than anyone else. Now I am ready to start.
That's wonderful! Have fun!
Great video, and thanks to this video I was able to convert my eco tank 2850 like a charm.
Great to hear!
I got the same printer for Print then Cut and Sublimation so I have a full set of ink ready for the next time I fill up! Thanks for doing this video! I should get my sublimation ink by Monday! Can't wait to start sublimation printing!
I am so glad you walked through the alignment. For some reason my regular non sublimation printer didn't walk me through the alignment section at all. I did figure it out but mine was not as detailed. Maybe it's cause I have a 2803.
You are so welcome! I am glad you enjoyed the video! 🌸
You are an exceptional teacher! Thank you!
Wow, thank you! 🌸
I 100% agree!
I can’t wait to get my epson and follow your tutorial. You are awesome!
Yay! Thank you!
Thank you. I’m very new to this. Beeping looking at printers. This has been very helpful.
I'm so happy to hear that!🥰
That printed flower is beautiful 😍
Can’t wait to print mine to see if it comes out pretty like yours
Good luck!! 🌻💗
@@JenniferMaker Awww 🥰 Thank you Ms. Maker!! 😊
thanks for this video, I've had my printer for a while now around six months and for some reason or another I was afraid to use it. Thanks now I can get started
Glad I could help!
Omg!!! Where have you been? After looking at your video I feel more confident and taking my printer out the box now!!😂😂😂 Thank you so much!!
You are so welcome! Glad you are here! 😃
Jennifer, thank you so much for your video! I feel much more able to do it now.
Wonderful!
Thank you so much. Just set up my ET-4800 and did my Subliflower. Thank you Thank you
Yay! You are so welcome!
You're a wonderful training instructor!
Thank you so much! You are too sweet🥰
Thank you so much for you videos. Waiting for my printer to arrive to set it up. I have viewed the video and it seems so easy. Thanks
You are welcome! Enjoy!
Hi Jennifer, Brilliant video from start to finish so helpful!!! Thank you so much really appreciate all you do for us all!!! Hugs Liz x
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Jennifer!! My absolutely awesome husband gave me an ET-2800 and a Siser Heat Press for Christmas ( I must've been a really good girl !! ) When setting up my printer settings you mentioned to turn High Speed off, I'm operating from Windows and could not see anywhere to change the print speed. I did go ahead and print a picture and it looks fine, but I want to know for sure if this will make a difference. Thank you so much for your easy to follow instructional videos, THEY ARE A GOD SEND !! I'm looking forward to learning so much more from you, I truly appreciate all of your knowledge, you're an inspiration to us crafters. Many Blessings!!
Thanks so much! Open your printer's preferences screen on the relevant icon in the Devices and Printers section. Turning off high speed can change the quality.
You are amazing!! Thank you for making this tutorial!!
Thanks for watching!
Great Video. Very Easy to Follow. Thank you.
Thanks for watching! 😊🌻
Thanks watching your video has made it so much better
You’re welcome 😊 🌸
Setting up my EcoTank now. So glad I knew to come here and get coached by Jennifer on how to do this. 😅
Yay! I hope it helps!
Thank you very much for this video. So far I just got my in filled now to the next step❤
You got this!
thank you for this great video jennifer!
Glad you liked it!! 😊🌻
I love that you did this video. I am a little late to the game. I bought the Hippo ink and a ET-4800 printer. I am a little concerend that the tanks to all of the colored ink. Hopefully sublimation won't take that much. Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this video.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank You so much i love how you do it for both computers it help me allot❤keep going love your videos
YAY! I'm so happy to help! 😊🌻
@@JenniferMaker okay i was doing something wrong i wasn’t using sublimation ink omg🤦🏼♀️🤭🤣
HiJenn, thank you for the informative video, it's much appreciate !
Glad it was helpful!
Amazing tutorial. Thank you so much!
I'm glad you liked it!
Great tutorial as always. Thank you
Glad you liked it! 🌸
I’m literally setting up the ET. I used laser bright white paper to do all the test pages. Works fine. Obviously, switch over to your sub paper when ready to rock and roll. 🎉❤
What model did you get? I’m thinking about getting one soon!
2850 from Costco. Great deal to start
Thank you for this video, learned so much.
Glad it was helpful!
@Jennifer Maker : Without throwing away the original ink bottles come with the printer, you can actually use them for refilling. They are refillable. So you can clean the bottles (yes, the ink will be a wastage.. 😢) and then refill with the sublimation ink. But, it will be obviously a good first option to give them to someone who needs them, may be as a giveaway or for the cost of 4 new empty refilling bottles which I am sure of a lesser price than the original ink bottles from Epson. I got a great knowledge about dye sublimation process (this is the 2nd video of your series I am watching) and you deserve a subscription. Now you got another subscriber.😊
Thank you!
Hi Jennifer, I was hoping you made a video on this printer. Thank you so much
Long Story Short: I had bought a Epson that was NOT an EcoTank! (DUH!) I found a video and substitution empty ink cartridges and a very lengthy (think HARD & TEDIOUS) instruction video. Changed my mind after panicking and ordered an EcoTank -- Thank goodness I found your video -- Watched your video and took notes and going to try this tomorrow. Am new to Cricut and loving it! Hope I'm still loving it with your help here to get me on the road to Sublimation! (Anybody need a brand new Epson printer that's not an EcoTank???? LOL)
I hope you love it too! Have fun with it!
Hi Jennifer.
Would you recommend a ecotank for normal stuff like print and cut.? Amd stickers? I like the idea of able to refill the tanks.
Dose sticker paper go well I these machines.
Thanks
I can’t wait to set mine up today!!!
Yay! Welcome to sublimation!
Thankyou so much for this. So very helpful.
Also if anyone is needing a usb and if you have a Silhouette the USB cord will work
I was so confused about which printer to get, I've been looking online for printers but I've been afraid to buy the wrong one. After watching this video, you've helped me make my decision. Since I'm starting my s-Thsirt business I think I'm going for an Epson until I ger more business to move onto a different one, but to start I think the EP ET should be very helpful for me. Thank you for explaining things slowly and easily.
I'm so happy it made the decision easier for you!!🥰
@@JenniferMaker Nobody explained before the process when you buy the printer and convert it to sublimation, so I was confused about the ink to use etc. but now because of you I understand NOT to use the ink it comes with and buy the correct ink and load that one. Thank you so much.
Can’t wait to try out sublimation!!
Yay! 😃
Jennifer you are amazing. Even though you are way over my head. I am still trying to figure out how to make decal and pin stripes for my tumblers. Just not techy at all. I am 65 am have never gotten into the how to of computers or cricut. I have learned from you so much. I really need to figure out how to measure around and tall of tumbler to cut a wrap the right size .. oh well you'd not need to hear all my problems. Just wanted you to know you are amazing. Thanks hugs Sheryl...I have not even figured out how to use your library for free files. 💙🎨💙
Thanks so much! I have many number tutorials. jennifermaker.com/glitter-tumbler-tutorial/
Same here, but you are awesome JENNIFER & you explain very well for people like us who are not so techy. You are the BEST XXX
Hi Jennifer! You are amazing, thank you so much for the video so easy to follow. I have one question on the ICC profiles I didn’t see a ET 4800 can I use the ET 4700 profile ? Thanks in advance.
Love the Subliflower!
Thank you, Donna!
Thank you! 😃
thank you so much - Have a great weekend
Thank you, you too!
Thank you! This so so helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Great, thank you for all you do.
My pleasure!
I never thought I'd sub to a crafting channel..but hey here we are!! LOL..
Welcome! 😊🌻
Thank you so much! I have learnt a lot from you
Happy to hear that!
I just love your videos