Page 3 - ChromaBlast; Getting Started Guide
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 /C88 + 1 ChromaBlast TM Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus ® C88/C88+/D88+ © Copyright 2006, Sawgrass Technologies, Inc., Revision November 2006. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of Amer...
Page 5 - IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY:
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 /C88 + 3 IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This product is for commercial use only. This Process License Agreement ("PLA") is a legal agreement between you and Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ("Sawgrass")....
Page 8 - Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. Limited Warranty; System; Length of Warranty Coverage:; one year from date of; . Any QuickConnect not purchased from Authorized Sawgrass; What your warranty does not cover:
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 & C88 + 6 Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. Limited Warranty – QuickConnect II TM System What Is Covered: Defects in materials or workmanship. Length of Warranty Coverage: The warranty coverage for the QuickConnec...
Page 9 - Table of Contents; Installing ChromaBlast
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 /C88 + 7 Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................ 8 About this Document ...............................................
Page 10 - Introduction
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 & C88 + 8 Introduction Welcome to Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. and ChromaBlast™. We are excited to offer a total cotton solution for your business. We look forward to working with you and a continued partners...
Page 11 - About this Document; EPSON
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 /C88 + 9 About this Document This document contains descriptions and procedures for using ChromaBlast™ inks, along with additional information on setting up your EPSON Stylus C88/C88+/D88+ printer and for gettin...
Page 12 - Cartridges
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 & C88 + 10 Installing ChromaBlast ™ Cartridges 1. Ensure the printer power is on and that the green light is not blinking. 2. Open the printer cover and lower the output tray. 3. Press the Ink Button for one...
Page 13 - cartridges into the cartridge holder, ensuring
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 /C88 + 11 4. Open the cartridge cover. 5. Squeeze the tab at the back of the Epson cartridge as you lift it out of the printer. Remove all Epson cartridges from the cartridge holder. 6. Insert the ChromaBlast ™ ...
Page 14 - cartridges are in place, close the cartridge
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 & C88 + 12 7. When the ChromaBlast ™ cartridges are in place, close the cartridge cover. 8. Close the printer cover and press the ink button for one second. The printer will move the print head to the parked...
Page 15 - Replacing an Empty Cartridge
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 /C88 + 13 Replacing an Empty Cartridge When a cartridge is low on ink the Ink Button on the printer will blink. If the cartridge is empty, the light will become solid. Both are indications of a cartridge change....
Page 17 - Components
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 /C88 + 15 Quick Connect II™ Set-up for the C88/C88+/D88+ 1. Check to ensure that you have all of the components necessary to setup your Quick Connect II™ system. 2. Place the Quick Connect II box on a level surf...
Page 18 - Remember to match the
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 & C88 + 16 5. Once all ink bags are connected inside your Quick Connect II™ ink box, you will need to obtain the small primer bottle to prime each line. 6. Take the cartridge in one hand and the priming bott...
Page 20 - and Yellow
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 & C88 + 18 4. Insert the plastic cross bar into place by sliding the notched end into the back of the chip holders as shown. 5. Gently slide the cartridges through the hole in the cartridge cover. Start with...
Page 24 - Printing and Heat Transfer Instructions
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 & C88 + 22 Printing and Heat Transfer Instructions RECOMMEND APPLICATIONS White or light colored fabrics in 100% cotton. PRINTING Print using the supplied ChromaBlast Driver program only. The print side of C...
Page 25 - STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 /C88 + 23 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS Store ChromaBlast media in a cool, dry area within the provided plastic storage bag. Do not remove from carton until ready to use.
Page 26 - For distribution with ChromaBlast; ChromaBlast Driver; For Epson Stylus
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 & C88 + 24 Rev 1.0.0 For distribution with ChromaBlast ™ only NOT FOR RESALE ChromaBlast Driver ™ User Guide For Epson Stylus ® C88/C88+/D88+
Page 28 - Product Overview; ink. The installation; Quick Start; Unpack and setup printer as described in the Epson manual.; Step By Step Installation; Setup the printer according to the Epson instructions.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 & C88 + 26 Setup Instructions – Windows 2000 and XP Product Overview The ChromaBlast Driver™ is color management software that has been written as a Windows printer driver. It is designed to work with Epson ...
Page 29 - The Welcome screen is displayed. Click Next to proceed
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 /C88 + 27 6. The Welcome screen is displayed. Click Next to proceed . 7. The License Agreement is displayed next. Select the appropriate choice for acceptance of the Licensing Agreement to continue.
Page 31 - Note: Cancel any ‘Found
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 /C88 + 29 10. Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. provides ColorSure color palettes for use with Corel and Adobe. (Check the ColorSure section of the manual for information on how to use ColorSure to get perfect spot co...
Page 33 - Using ChromaBlast DriverTM in Windows 2000 / XP; inks in your printer, you should print using the; Do not; print to your Epson printer with the Epson; Setting ChromaBlast DriverTM printer properties; From the Windows Desktop:; From an Application:
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 /C88 + 31 Using ChromaBlast Driver™ in Windows 2000 / XP The ChromaBlast Driver™ is simple to use. Whenever you have ChromaBlast ™ inks in your printer, you should print using the ChromaBlast Driver™. Do not pri...
Page 34 - Configuration; Color Settings; Options; Group 1 – Configuration
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 & C88 + 32 ChromaBlast Driver™ Properties Overview The following figure shows the printer properties for a registered version of the ChromaBlast Driver™. The Advanced Color Options tab and the Print Palette ...
Page 35 - Group 2 - Color Settings; Overview; This setting is most suitable for reproducing
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 /C88 + 33 Group 2 - Color Settings Overview This tab gives you access to all of the color management controls available in the ChromaBlast Driver™. Color correction allows you to create transfers from all kinds ...
Page 37 - Help; – This will display a help dialog box for an easy overview of the; Register; – If the ChromaBlast DriverTM product has not been registered,; Input Profile; – This option allows you to specify an input profile that the
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 /C88 + 35 Help – This will display a help dialog box for an easy overview of the ChromaBlast Driver™ functions and settings. It also contains a link to the Sawgrass Technologies website. Register – If the Chroma...
Page 39 - It is extremely; CorelDrawTM version 9; Color Management dialog box is displayed.
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 /C88 + 37 Appendix B: Defeating Application Color Management The ChromaBlast Driver™ provides a complete color management solution for your ChromaBlast™ media printing. It is extremely important that you turn of...
Page 40 - CorelDRAW; rinter Color Profile
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 & C88 + 38 CorelDraw™ version 10, 11 and 12 1. Create a new graphic. 2. From the main menu choose Tools, Color Management. In the Color Management window (see figure below), set the Style option to Color Man...
Page 41 - Adobe PhotoshopTM 6; Color Setup; Set all Color Management Policies to Off
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 /C88 + 39 Adobe Photoshop™ 6 Color Setup From the main menu choose Edit, Color Settings. On the Color Settings dialog box: 1. Set all Color Management Policies to Off 2. Uncheck Profile Mismatches 3. Uncheck Ask...
Page 42 - To Print CMYK Graphics; Adobe PhotoshopTM 7 and CS
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 & C88 + 40 To Print CMYK Graphics Choose File, Print, and set the options as described below: Adobe Photoshop™ 7 and CS Color Setup From the main menu choose Edit, Color Settings. On the Color Settings dialo...
Page 43 - a. Check Show More Options
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 /C88 + 41 To Print: Always select File, Print with Preview . On the print dialog page, set the options as described below: a. Check Show More Options b. Choose Color Management c. Choose Document as Source Space...
Page 44 - ColorSure Palette; II. Printing the ColorSure Palette
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 & C88 + 42 Appendix C: Using ColorSure™ and Custom Palette I. Introduction ColorSure is a method for reproducing exact spot colors. There are four main components of the ColorSure System: 1.) the printed pal...
Page 45 - III. Designing Your Artwork; For
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 /C88 + 43 • You now have a visual representation of how the ColorSure palette colors will appear on your t-shirt. III. Designing Your Artwork By picking colors from the ColorSure palette, you will be able to con...
Page 46 - How to use Color Finder:; Palette Utility
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 & C88 + 44 IV. Using Color Finder After printing the ColorSure Palette, you see that you have an array of colors to work with. There will be times, however, when the color you need is not included in the Col...
Page 47 - Step Colors; . Using multiple step colors will present
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 /C88 + 45 Custom Palette Utility • You may alter the chosen start color’s CMYK value by selecting two or three Step Colors . Using multiple step colors will present you with a greater range and variety of colors...
Page 48 - If you modify your Start Color with three steps, Step; Next, determine what; Step Size; you want to apply to the Color
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 & C88 + 46 ▬ If you modify your Start Color with three steps, Step Color 1 will remain the same. However Step Color 2 and Step Color 3 will form an imaginary ‘X’ and their values will change on opposing diag...
Page 49 - Print Similar Colors; First, try to locate a new Start Color from the chart that is; V. The Custom Palette; How to use Custom Palette:; Output Color; CMYK fields
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 /C88 + 47 • When you are finished selecting the Start Color, Step Colors, and the Step Size, click on the Print Similar Colors Chart button. This will print your custom Similar Colors Chart directly to the print...
Page 50 - Name
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 & C88 + 48 • Give your new custom color a descriptive Name in its designated field (e.g. IBM Blue). • Next, assign an RGB Input Color value. There are two methods to establish this value. 1. If you have the ...
Page 51 - VI. Adding Swatches to your Application Palette:
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 /C88 + 49 VI. Adding Swatches to your Application Palette: It is possible to add your custom color(s) swatch to an application palette as well. You will need to take note of the Input Color RGB value that you as...
Page 52 - Operating Conditions; Ink Storage; Media Storage
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 & C88 + 50 Supplies & Equipment ChromaBlast™ ink and media are sold through a network of Authorized ChromaBlast™ Channel Partners. A full listing of authorized resellers is available on our Web site at w...
Page 53 - Troubleshooting; section found in the; The colors in my transferred image are incorrect
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 /C88 + 51 Troubleshooting The troubleshooting tips found in this section relate mainly to problems that can be seen in transferred ChromaBlast™ images. If you are having problems related to the performance of yo...
Page 54 - My image looks good but it washes out; for additional; My image looks blurred
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 & C88 + 52 My image looks good but it washes out Ensure you pressed the garment with the proper time, temperature, and pressure. For guidelines, see the section entitled Printing and Heat Transfer Instruct...
Page 55 - My image has gaps or bands present; from the
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 /C88 + 53 My image has gaps or bands present Ensure that all of the printer’s nozzles are firing properly. Perform a Nozzle Check from the Utility tab of your printer driver. For further instructions, see the ...
Page 56 - Technical Support; Project Sublimation
Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. ChromaBlast ™ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus C88 & C88 + 54 Technical Support If you are having difficulties achieving good results from your ChromaBlast™ inks or media, you have several support options: 1. Telephone: You may contact your authorized SubliJ...