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AN INTRODUCTION TO SUBLIMATION
Sublimation printing is a relatively new but fast growing system being adopted in
schools. It allows you to reproduce four colour images on the surface of various different
materials.
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
Sublimation uses wet ink technology.
Combining Technologies
Sublimation printing can be used in conjunction with other manufacturing processes. For example; clear or white
PVC sheets can be sublimated and then allowed to cool in the flat. The printed plastic can then be vacuum formed.
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.
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What Equipment Is Needed For Sublimation Printing?
P Printer P Sublimation Paper P Sublimation Ink Cartridges P Mug Press
P Heat Press For Flat Material P Printables
Printers
Virtuoso is now the chosen printer for sublimation. The special high
capacity inks mean no ‘bulk feed ink system is needed’.
The Virtuoso printers 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.
Sublimation Paper
If you use normal photo copy 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.
Mug Press
The mug press is a specialty press; exclusively for pressing mugs.
The press is a full wrap-around, handle to handle, top-to-bottom
printing mug press.
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HOW TO PRINT
Step By Step Guide
The sublimation process is easy. From selecting or designing your image to holding your finished output takes
only 6 simple steps.
Steps 1-2
First 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! Depending on your printer and software, you might need to ‘flip or
mirror’ your image. The image should be sized so that it is slightly larger than the selected material so it can ‘bleed’
over the edge leaving no white showing.
Step 3
Lay your printed image onto the sublimation material and secure with a little ‘heat tape’.
Step 4
Place the two into a heat press for the suggested time and temperature.
Steps 5-6
Remove the sublimation paper to reveal a bright vibrant scratch resistant coloured image.
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Business Enterprise
Have You Considered Using Sublimation In Your School To Enable Pupils To Learn
About Business Enterprise?
Sublimation printing lends itself superbly to the teaching of business enterprise, through the production of
professional quality, customised products to raising valuable funds for your school in the sale of branded materials
which have been produced in the sublimation process.
Interested? Call 0845 567 0000 and talk to one of our Technical Experts to find out more about how
sublimation printing could engage your pupils and help your school at the same time.
Ideal Products:
• Mugs • Jigsaws • Bags • Ceramic Tiles • Ceramic Mugs • Coasters • Place Mats • Mouse Mats • T-shirts • Pencil
Cases • Aprons • Sunshades • Book Marks • Money Boxes • Phone Covers • Key Rings
TESTIMONIAL
"When the huge crate arrived containing our dye sublimation equipment it was very exciting but also a bit
daunting – it all looked so technical! But we were amazed at just how easy it was to use. We thought it would
take us a while to get the hang of it, but the first item we printed looked stunning, indeed the quality is excellent.
So we got stuck in! We now run a print session after school every half term, so that parents and pupils can
order birthday presents, etc. We give pupils a deadline of two weeks before, for completed artwork and orders
to be submitted. We set up in the hall and the children come along to see their products being made. The mug
press is just brilliant – it’s portable and easy to store and mugs are definitely our best-seller. We charge £4 per
mug, including a presentation box, this gives us good profit per mug. We also sell bookmarks for £2, jigsaws
for £3 and coasters for £1.50-£2. One thing we were particularly impressed with is that children’s hand prints
can be reproduced at actual size, not scaled down, which makes a great keepsake.
Technology Supplies has been fantastic – when we recently placed an order for more products, they arrived
within a few days. Our plan (when our PTA get some free time) is to hand out leaflets to local nurseries. We
also have lots of small village schools nearby who struggle to meet minimum order targets on printed goods,
so we plan to offer a printing service to them".
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STARTER SETS
A4 Starter Set with Apollo Digital Heat Press A4 Starter Set with Cadet Heat Press
• A4 Virtuoso Printer for Sublimation • A4 Virtuoso Printer for Sublimation
• 4 x Sublijet Virtuoso HD Standard Cartridge, Black 42ml, • 4 x Sublijet Virtuoso HD Standard Cartridge, Black 42ml,
Cyan, Yellow, Magenta 29ml Cyan, Yellow, Magenta 29ml
• 28cm x 38cm Apollo Heat Press with in-built timer • 29cm x 38cm Cadet Swing Heat Press with in-built timer
• 50 sheets of ‘Special’ Sublimation Paper • 50 sheets of 'Special' Sublimation Paper
• 110 sheets of Ricoh A4 paper • 110 sheets of Ricoh/Virtuoso A4 paper
• 2 x rolls of Heat Tape • 2 x rolls of Heat Tape
A4 Starter Set with Printable Sample Pack A3 Starter Set with Printable Sample Pack
• A4 Virtuoso Printer for Sublimation • A3 Virtuoso Printer for Sublimation
• 4 x Sublijet Virtuoso HD Standard Cartridge, Black 42ml, • SublijetVirtuoso HD Cartridge, Cyan,Yellow, Magenta 68ml,
Cyan, Yellow, Magenta 29ml Black 75ml
• 29cm x 38cm Cadet Swing Heat Press with in-built timer • 1 x 40cm x 50cm Apollo Heat Press
• 110 sheets of Ricoh/Virtuoso A4 paper • 50 x sheets of ‘Special’ Sublimation Paper
• One roll non-stick sheet 49 x 46cm ( • 110 x sheets of Ricoh/Virtuoso A3 paper
• 2 x rolls of heat tape • 2 x rolls of Heat Tape
• Free download of Power Driver software • Sublimation Materials Starter Pack
• Sublimation printable sample pack
Sublimation Materials Starter Pack Contains:
Sublimation Printable Sample Pack Contains: 2 x Coated Aluminium Sheets (1 x White, 1 x Silver), 1 x
1 x Mobile Phone Soft Pouch, 1 x Gloss Square Coaster, Vacuum Forming Plastics Sheet (257 x 520 x 1mm), 2 x A4
2 x Sublimation Sports Drawstring Bag, 1 x Smartphone Fibreglass Sheets, 10 x White Business Cards, 4 x Mouse
Sleeve, 1 x Shopping Bag, 1 x Sublimation ‘Mini Sampler’ Mats (2 x Round, 2 x Oblong), 5 x Tee Shirts (1 x Large
Tee Shirt, 1 x Baby Bib (with light blue edging), 1 x Baby Adult, 4 x Mini Sampler), 2 x Shopping Bags, 1 x Coasters,
Bib (with pink edging) 2 x Water Bottle (1 x Silver, 1 x White), 2 x Pencil Cases, 2
x CD Bags
535-208 A4 Starter Set & Sample Pack £486.00 535-210 A3 Starter Set & Sample Pack £1465.00
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EQUIPMENT
RICOH GXe7700N
535-104 Black - 60ml £60.00
535-105 Cyan - 60ml £60.00
535-106 Yellow - 60ml £60.00
535-107 Magenta - 60ml £60.00
RICOH SG 7100DN
535-149 Black - 75ml £60.00
535-150 Cyan - 68ml £60.00
535-151 Yellow - 68ml £60.00
535-152 Magenta - 68ml £60.00
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CONSUMABLES
Virtuoso SG800
535-215 3 x 68ml & 1 x 75ml Cartridges £240.00
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CONSUMABLES
535-114 A4 Special Paper - Pack of 200 £44.00 535-116 A4 RICOH/Virtuoso Paper - Pack of 110 £13.65
535-115 A3 Special Paper - Pack of 200 £84.00 535-117 A3 RICOH/Virtuoso Paper - Pack of 110 £26.75
Corner Rounder
An inexpensive invaluable tool to meet the demand for
a quick corner rounding facility for plastic/metal labels
and front panels. The table is effectively split into two
halves, each containing 90° stops, in the angle of each
is a hardened radius of 6mm on one side and 4mm on
the other. The punch has been ground to simultaneously
marry both of these rounds when driven down by the cam
actioned handle. The material to be rounded is slid from
the left or right hand side positively into the stops, to
leave an overhang which is sheared through by the punch
to leave a clean corner of either 6mm or 4mm radius
depending on which side of the table you use. It should
be noted that material originally cut out of square will
result in an unbalanced round being removed. The table
support column is mounted on a 5" x 5" steel plate with
screw holes for bench fixing, although this will probably
be unnecessary for most users. Overall height with handle
upright 8" (205mm). Weight 1.2Kg.
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CONSUMABLES
535-085 Digi Coat Opaque White Coating £16.81 535-069 Heat Tape - 16m x 10mm £4.95
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PRINTABLES
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PRINTABLES
535-078 Mobile Phone Pouch - 150 x 70mm £0.67 535-088 iPad 2 & 3 Sleeve - 210 x 270mm £3.39
535-087 White Smart Cover - iPhone 4 & 4S £2.98 535-089 Laptop Cover - 330 x 420mm £8.95
535-090 White Smart Cover - iPhone 5 £2.98
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PRINTABLES
395-592 Flying Disc - 25cm Diameter £0.90 395-596 Bookmark - 130mm x 35mm £0.70
535-064 Mousemat 19cm x 24cm (Pack of 10) £8.75 535-079 Metal Key Tag - 28mm x 42mm £1.65
Please note: The Metal Key Tag Insert (535-162) needs to be ordered separately.
535-162 Metal Key Tag Insert - 21mm x 33mm £0.27 A gloss table mat with hardboard packaging, the polyester
coating on these coasters produces superb glossy images
with saturated colours.
535-066 Place Mat - 19cm x 23cm £2.40
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PRINTABLES
To get the best print finish it is recommended you use The oval silicone former is recommended to support the
535-163 - Pencil Case Former. These inserts make the printable top when pressing. To be used with 535-065
pressing of the pencil cases much easier. pencil case.
535-065 Pencil Case £2.55 535-163 Pencil Case Former £17.46
Coasters with hardboard packaging. The polyester coating produces superb glossy images with saturated colours.
535-067 Round Coaster - 90mm High Gloss £0.68 535-068 Square Coaster - 90mm High Gloss £0.68
A blank white polyester car sunshade supplied with two Supplied as above with both drink lid options per bottle.
suction cups. Hand-wash recommended.
535-076 Car Sunshade - 38cm x 44cm £1.40 535-082 White Aluminium Water Bottle - 500ml £3.05
High gloss pre-cut jigsaw puzzles. Ideal for conferences, exhibitions and open days. Supplied
in white with a safety break and clip attachment. Can be
double sided printed.
535-137 A4 Jigsaw Puzzle - 30 Pieces £2.10 535-145 Lanyard - 495mm x 20mm £1.04
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PRINTABLES
T Shirts
These 100% polyester garments are designed to provide strong vibrant sublimated images. The fabric allows a permanent
image to be printed that will not fade even with machine washing at 60°C. The 210gsm fabric allows the image to be
stretched and it also has superb moisture management performance and has the feel and look of a soft cotton garment.
535-132 Adult T Shirt - Small £3.95 535-139 Ladies V Neck T Shirt - Size 8-10 £3.95
535-133 Adult T Shirt - Medium £3.95 535-140 Ladies V Neck T Shirt - Size 12-14 £3.95
535-134 Adult T Shirt - Large £3.95 535-141 Ladies V Neck T Shirt - Size 16-18 £3.95
535-135 Adult T Shirt - Extra Large £3.95
535-138 Mini Sampler T Shirt £1.49 535-142 Childs T Shirt - 9-10 year £2.85
535-164 Childs T Shirt - 13-14 year £3.49
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PRINTABLES
Oven Glove (Ideal for School Kitchens) White Porcelain Money Box (Plastic Plug)
535-095 Oven Glove - 17cm x 27cm £2.05 535-083 Money Box - 80mm Dia. x 95mm H £1.99
Blank Ceramic Mugs (Pack of 36) Mug Postage Box (Pack of 25)
White sublimation mugs ready for sublimation printing. A sturdy postage box for packaging a single mug. Supplied
To add an image, use heat tape to secure the paper flat in packs of 25. (Mug not supplied).
tightly around the mug and then place in the mug press.
Dishwasher safe. 535-148 Mug Postage Box £8.30
535-118 Blank Ceramic Mugs £38.50
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PRINTABLES
Medium Shoulder Bag - 340 x 200 x 80mm Large Shoulder Bag - 400 x 280 x 100mm
Shoulder bag with a zipped document folder inside, ideal Shoulder bag with a zipped document folder inside, ideal
for school. for school.
• 95% polyester, 5% cotton • 95% polyester and 5% cotton
• Printable flap 315 x 210mm • Printable flap 370 x 270mm
• Zipped document folder inside • Zipped document folder inside
• Rear pocket fastened with Velcro • 3 zipped front pockets
• Adjustable shoulder strap • Suitable for folder
535-146 Medium Shoulder Bag £5.90 535-147 Large Shoulder Bag £8.60
535-047 Sublimation Materials Starter Pack £56.65 535-136 Drawstring Sports Bag - 450mm x 335mm £1.60
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sample time spreadsheet
Code No. Product Time Temp Paper Paper Code
535-064 Mouse Mat 90 secs 205°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-067 Round Coaster 60-90 secs 180°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-068 Square Coaster 60-90 secs 180°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-076 Car Sunshade 50 secs 185°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-077 Shopping Bag 60 secs 185°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-078 Mobile Phone Soft Pouch 60 secs 185°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
395-596 Aluminium Book Mark 50 secs 185°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-082 Aluminium Water Bottle 15 secs 200°C Ricoh/Virtuoso/ Special 535-116/535-117/535-114/535-115
535-087 Smart Cover for iphone 4 & 4S 60 secs 170°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-090 Smart Cover for iphone 5 60 secs 170°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-088 iPad 2 & 3 Sleeve 90 secs 190°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-089 Laptop Cover 90 secs 190°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-091 Smartphone Sleeve 60 secs 185°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-095 Oven Gloves 70 secs 185°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-061 Glosscoat Tile - 152 x 152mm 4-5 mins 205°C Ricoh/Virtuoso/ Special 535-116/ 535-117/535-114/535-115
535-062 Glosscoat Tile - 108 x 108mm 4-5 mins 205°C Ricoh/Virtuoso/ Special 535-116/535-117/535-114/535-115
535-063 Glosscoat Tile - 203 x 203mm 4-5 mins 205°C Ricoh/Virtuoso/ Special 535-116/ 535-117/535-114/535-115
535-118 Mug 15 secs 180°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-132 Adult T Shirt - Small 70 secs 190°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-133 Adult T Shirt - Medium 70 secs 190°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-134 Adult T Shirt - Large 70 secs 190°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-135 Adult T Shirt - Extra Large 70 secs 190°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-138 Mini Sampler T Shirt 70 secs 190°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-139 Ladies V Neck T Shirt - Size 8-10 70 secs 190°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-140 Ladies V Neck T Shirt - Size 12-14 70 secs 190°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-141 Ladies V Neck T Shirt - Size 16-18 70 secs 190°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-142 Childs T Shirt - 9-10 yr 70 sec 190°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-136 Drawstring Sports Bag 60 secs 200°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-137 Jigsaw Puzzle 120 secs 180°C Ricoh/Virtuoso/ Special 535-116/535-117/535-114/535-115
535-145 Lanyard 60 secs 200°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-146 Medium Shoulder Bag 60 secs 200°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-147 Large Shoulder Bag 60 secs 200°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-066 Place Mats 60 secs 180°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-065 Pencil Case 60 secs 200°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-075 Apron 60 secs 185°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
535-173 Children's Apron with Yellow Trim - 35cm x 50cm 50-60 secs 185°C Ricoh/Virtuoso/ Special 535-116/535-117/535-114/535-115
535-174 Children's Apron with Yellow Trim - 50cm x 60cm 50-60 secs 185°C Ricoh/Virtuoso/ Special 535-116/535-117/535-114/535-115
535-079 Metal Keyring 60 secs 190°C Ricoh/Virtuoso/ Special 535-116 or 535-117
535-083 Money Box 15 secs 180°C Ricoh/Virtuoso/ Special 535-116/535-117/535-114/535-115
535-122 White Vacuum Forming Sheets - 257x520x1mm 60 secs 160°C Special 535-114 / 535-115
535-123 White Vacuum Forming Sheets - 305x520x1mm 60 secs 160°C Special 535-114 / 535-115
535-121 White Vacuum Forming Sheets - 520x515x1mm 60 secs 160°C Special 535-114 / 535-115
535-120 A4 White Fibreglass - 2mm thick 120-150 secs 160°C Ricoh/Virtuoso/ Special 535-116 or 535-117
535-119 A3 White Fibreglass - 2mm thick 120-150 secs 160°C Ricoh/Virtuoso/ Special 535-116 or 535-117
535-126 Satin Matt Aluminium Coated - 24x12"x0.5mm - Pack of 10 60 secs 170°C Ricoh/Virtuoso/ Special 535-116 or 535-117
535-127 Mirror Gold Aluminium Coated - 24x12"x0.5mm - Pack of 10 60 secs 170°C Ricoh/Virtuoso/ Special 535-116 or 535-117
535-128 Mirror Silver Aluminium Coated - 24x12"x0.5mm - Pack of 10 60 secs 170°C Ricoh/Virtuoso/ Special 535-116 or 535-117
535-129 Brushed Gold Aluminium Coated - 24 x 12" x 0.5mm - Pack of 10 60 secs 170°C Ricoh/Virtuoso/ Special 535-116 or 535-117
535-130 Brushed Silver Aluminium Coated - 24 x 12" x 0.5mm - Pack of 10 60 secs 170°C Ricoh/Virtuoso/ Special 535-116 or 535-117
535-131 Satin Gold Aluminium Coated - 24 x 12" x 0.5mm - Pack of 10 60 secs 170°C Ricoh/Virtuoso 535-116 or 535-117
Please note, times and temperatures are for guideline purposes only.
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