Page 3 - SubliJet IQ; Getting Started Guide
SubliJet IQ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 © Copyright 2003, Sawgrass Technologies, Inc., Revision 1.0 October 2003. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. SubliJet ® is a registered trademark of Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ is a Tradema...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ....................................................................... 2 About this Document ........................................................ 3 Setting up the QuickConnect System .............................. 4 Tips for Using the QuickConnect System ............
Page 6 - Introduction; ink delivery system
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 2 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of SubliJet. With these specially formulated inks you can print full color sublimation transfers using your computer and the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 printer...
Page 7 - About this Document; EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 Printer Basics Guide.; QuickConnectTM System Contents
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 3 About this Document This document contains descriptions and procedures for setting up the QuickConnect ink delivery system and using SubliJet IQ inks. Information for getting the best results from your ...
Page 8 - Setting up the QuickConnect System; Selecting Paper; Before you Begin
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 4 Setting up the QuickConnect System Checklist of Items needed for successful sublimation: § QuickConnect system § EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 ink jet printer § Recommended inkjet paper. See section entitled ...
Page 9 - Ensure the ink carriage or ink bags are placed on the; The ink bags should never be elevated above the print
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 5 2. The connectors are color-coded for easy identification. Find the black connector. Remove the plastic cap from the black ink bag and insert the male connector into the female connector on the tubing. ...
Page 10 - Installing the QuickConnect Cartridges inside the printer
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 6 Installing the QuickConnect Cartridges inside the printer 1. Open the printer cover and press the yellow button on the front panel of the printer to move the print head to the left. Unplug the printer f...
Page 12 - plastic; Firmly push down the entire
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 8 6. Clean the area where the adhesive will contact the printer with the alcohol pad provided. Let dry. 7. Pull the bottom piece of 3M Dual Lock Tape off of the support bracket, peel the plastic backing a...
Page 13 - Clean the printer and the bottom of the rubber bumpers with the; Installing the Clip
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 9 Fig. 11 Fig. 12 11. Clean the printer and the bottom of the rubber bumpers with the alcohol pad provided and attach the Velcro circles to the bumper and to the printer. Push them firmly into place. NOTE...
Page 14 - Priming the QuickConnect cartridges and tubing with ink; PowerDriver; Properties; iv. Click Setup Utilities
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 10 Fig. 13 14. Close the clip securely. See Fig 13. 15. Turn on the printer and allow the cartridge holder to return to the home position. Priming the QuickConnect cartridges and tubing with ink 1. If you...
Page 15 - Right-click on the PowerDriver IQ software and select; Printing Preferences; On the PowerDriver IQ Properties tab, click; QC Utilities; On the QC Utilities screen, click the PowerPrime button see Fig 4.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 11 B. For Windows 2000, XP users: i. Select Start>Control Panel>Printers and Faxes. ii. Right-click on the PowerDriver IQ software and select Properties. iii. On the General tab click the Printing P...
Page 16 - Your new QuickConnect system is ready to use!
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 12 3. Once the QuickConnect has been primed, ensure that all nozzles are firing properly by performing a Nozzle Check from the Setup Utilities Screen. If the nozzle check pattern is broken or gaps appear,...
Page 17 - Replacing an Empty Ink bag; Loosen the clamp so that it hangs loosely on the tubing.; Transporting the printer with QuickConnect
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 13 Replacing an Empty Ink bag 1. Attach slide clamps to tubing, one clamp for each tube. 2. Move the slide clamp close to the female connector on the tubing of the ink bag to be changed. 3. Slide the clam...
Page 18 - Tips for Using the; Check the clearance
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 14 Tips for Using the QuickConnect System Check the 3M Dual Lock Tape connections periodically Ensure the support arm is securely attached and not drooping, and that the lid props are firmly attached. If ...
Page 20 - thickness of surface,
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 16 Heat Transfer Instructions Because you can print on a variety of surfaces, you need to take all variables of the surface into account when selecting time, temperature and pressure. Some of the variable...
Page 21 - Tips for Polyester Fabric; Maintain appropriate heat press times.; Maintain appropriate heat press temperatures; Heat Transfer Instruction.; Maintain appropriate pressure; Heat Transfer Instructions.; Tips for Metal
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 17 Tips for Successful Sublimation Tips for Polyester Fabric Maintain appropriate heat press times. § Shortened pressing time will result in good surface color but the sublimation dyes will not completely...
Page 22 - Tips for Hanes Soft L’Ink; bleeding of the image; To avoid these problems; Keep your paper in a dry place.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 18 Tips for Hanes Soft L’Ink Shirts § The presence of moisture in your fabric can lead to bleeding of the image. Remove moisture by pre-pressing your shirt for 10 seconds. Use Teflon sheets between the ...
Page 23 - Storage; Care should be taken to prevent storing SubliJet below freezing
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 19 Supplies & Equipment Contact your reseller to purchase sublimation supplies and equipment. For more information, see the Sublimation Supplies Directory on our World Wide Web site at www.sublimation...
Page 24 - Troubleshooting; section found in the; The colors in my transferred image are incorrect; for; My printout is really light on paper; Ensure you use a recommended paper. See the section entitled
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 20 Troubleshooting The troubleshooting tips found in this section relate mainly to problems that can be seen in transferred SubliJet images. If you are having problems related to the performance of your p...
Page 25 - Colors are light and splotchy; Verify your printer driver settings are correct. See your; My image looks blurred; from the
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 21 Colors are light and splotchy § Ensure you print on the correct side of the paper. The print side is the bright white side of the paper. § Ensure you use a recommended paper. For more information, see ...
Page 26 - Telephone; Technical Support
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. SubliJet IQ ® Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280 22 Technical Support If you are having difficulties achieving good results from your SubliJet inks, you have several support options: 1. Telephone : You may contact your authorized SubliJet reseller durin...