Question 1

Comprehensive Heat Press Settings Guide

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# Comprehensive Heat Press Settings Guide (Updated 2025)

||| IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: These settings are general guidelines and starting points. Results can vary based on your specific heat press model, ink, paper, substrate quality, blank manufacturer, and environmental conditions (humidity, ambient temperature).

|| ALWAYS perform a test press on a scrap piece or inconspicuous area of the material before committing to a full production run. Keep a log of settings that work best for your specific setup.

Flat Press Settings

| General Settings for Flat Heat Press Applications

| Material / Coating | Temperature (°C) | Temperature (°F) | Time (Seconds) | Pressure | Notes / Tips | | ---- | | Sublimation - Polyester Fabrics | | | | | | | Polyester Fabric (100% White/Light) for Sublimation | 190 - 200 | 375 - 392 | 45 - 70 | Medium | Mirror image. Pre-press fabric 3-5s. Use protective paper. | | Polyester Blend (min 50% poly, light color) for Sublimation | 185 - 195 | 365 - 385 | 50 - 75 | Medium | Vintage/faded look on lower poly counts. Mirror image. Pre-press. | | Sublimation - Rigid Substrates | | | | | | | Ceramic Tiles (Sublimation Coated) | 200 - 205 | 392 - 400 | 240 - 480 (4-8 min) | Medium - Firm | Mirror image. Place tile face up, print face down. Use blowout paper & heat pad. Cool face down. | | Aluminium (Sublimation Coated Sheets & Blanks) | 190 - 200 | 375 - 392 | 50 - 90 | Medium | Remove protective film! Mirror image. Pre-press me

Question 2

How to share Canva Files

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The easiest way to share a canva file is to go to:

Share and then click on this link

Canva Link

Make sure you choose "Anyone with This Link" and "Can Edit"

Then copy the link into email or the file upload field and send the link to us with your order number.

Question 3

How To Place an order for printing

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How to place an order for printing:

Q: How To Place an order for printing

<h1 id="howtoplaceanorderforprinting">How to place an order for printing:</h1> ### * 1. Get your files print-ready. Your files need to be in the following specifications for printing, we do not alter, change, edit or flip any designs. FOR ALL Printing methods: ${color}[#4c0ae6](WE DO NOT PRINT BORDERLESS PRINTS. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR FILE HAS A 10mm CLEAR BORDER AROUND ALL EDGES OF YOUR DESIGNS ) For DTF: Please make sure your page size is: a. 297mm x 210mm for A4 Prints b. 297mm x 420mm for A3 Prints c. 300mm x 1000mm for the 300mm wide Gang Sheet d. 500mm x 1000mm for the 600mm wide Gang Sheet Ensure all the images you want printed is on the above selected sheet size, that the images are the correct size for printing, not mirrored and all the backgrounds are removed. Ensure when you save your file you save or export it as a Transparent PNG at 300dpi's Ensure you preserve transparency when you do export your file as a PDF or Tiff. We do not accept any other files in other formats other than PNG, PDF or TIFF We will not remove backgrounds, step up your designs or change anything on your design. For Sublimation Please make sure your page size is: a. 297mm x 210mm for A4 Prints b. 297mm x 420mm for A3 Prints c. 420mm x 594 mm for A2 Prints d. 610mm x 1000mm for the per meter option Ensure all the images you want printed is on the above selected sheet size, that the images are the correct size for printing and not mirrored We do not print borderless Save your file as a PDF file We do not

### * 1. Get your files print-ready. Your files need to be in the following specifications for printing, we do not alter, change, edit or flip any designs.

FOR ALL Printing methods: ${color}[#4c0ae6](WE DO NOT PRINT BORDERLESS PRINTS. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR FILE HAS A 10mm CLEAR BORDER AROUND ALL EDGES OF YOUR DESIGNS ) For DTF: Please make sure your page size is: a. 297mm x 210mm for A4 Prints b. 297mm x 420mm for A3 Prints c. 300mm x 1000mm for the 300mm wide Gang Sheet d. 500mm x 1000mm for the 600mm wide Gang Sheet

Ensure all the images you want printed is on the above selected sheet size, that the images are the correct size for printing, not mirrored and all the backgrounds are removed.

Ensure when you save your file you save or export it as a Transparent PNG at 300dpi's

Ensure you preserve transparency when you do export your file as a PDF or Tiff.

We do not accept any other files in other formats other than PNG, PDF or TIFF

We will not remove backgrounds, step up your designs or change anything on your design.

For Sublimation

Please make sure your page size is: a. 297mm x 210mm for A4 Prints b. 297mm x 420mm for A3 Prints c. 420mm x 594 mm for A2 Prints d. 610mm x 1000mm for the per meter option

Ensure all the images you want printed is on the above selected sheet size, that the images are the correct size for printing and not mirrored We do not print borderless

Save your file as a PDF file

We do not

Question 4

Temp and Time Settings

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Using the correct temp and time is vital to obtaining a good press result with Sublimation. Below you will find some recommended temperatures and times for various heat presses and items. These serve as a guide only and we recommend doing a test first before starting a production run.

${color}[#a50303](Please take note these settings are recommended with BIZINBOX SUBLIMATION INK and a EPSON printer. If you are using any other inks or printers, please consult the ink supplier for temp and time settings.)

TROUBLE SHOOTING: My prints are over-saturated: Lower the time by 20 second increments

My prints are very dull: Increase the time by 20 second increments

I have faded spots on the item: Check your pressure, it should be very tight.

MP160 Combo Mug Press / Stand Alone Commercial Heat Presses:

Control box example:

| Item | Temperature (Celsius) | Time (seconds) | | --- | --- | --- | | Coated Ceramic | 185 | 320 | | Coated Glass | 185 | 320 | | Coated Metal | 185 | 220 | | Coated Polymer | 185 | 200 | | Flat Press | | | | Coated Glass | 185 | 220 | | Coated Metal | 185 | 150 | | Polyester Fabric | 185 | 120 | | Laminated Rubber | 185 | 120 | | Polymer Plastic | 175 | 180 | | Coated Ceramic | 185 | 320 | | Acrylic | 175 | 120 |

Question 5

Set Up your Epson L121 printer

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Please follow the link to download the driver and user manuals for your printer.

https://www.epson.eu/en_EU/support/sc/epson-l121/s/s1938

Follow the stemps to install your printer and charge the inks. When the printer is installed and the ink is charged, please change your Printer setting as shown below.

Important settings to change for your Epson L121 printer when using it for Sublimation Prints.

Configuring the Driver for Dye Sublimation Printing

After installing your driver, navigate to “Devices and Printers” in your Start Menu or access the Control Panel to open “Printers” or “Printers and Devices.” Right-click on your Epson Printer and choose “Printing Preferences.” A screen will open with 3 tabs, Main, More Options and Maintenance.

Main Tab Settings:

On the Main Tab set the following: Set Document Size: Select “A4” from the list of available page sizes. Adjust Print Quality: Click on the dropdown menu on the Quality settings to set the print quality settings. Move the slider to the highest quality available.

More Options

Disable Fast Speed: Find the option labeled “Fast Speed” or similar. Ensure that the checkbox next to this option is unchecked, disabling fast printin

Question 6

How to Reset Your Waste Ink Pads

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When your Epson Printer flashes one of these errors it's time to clean out the waste ink pads and reset the counter. This can be done at home and no need for a printer technician.

Just follow these steps:

Watch this video and follow the steps to remove the waste ink pads:

${youtube}Waste Ink Pad Removal

||| Don't have a spare waste ink pad? You can empty out the casing and replace the sponges with cotton wool or kitchen towel as a temporary measure.

Reset the Counters: This is the most important step, without resetting the counters you won't be able to continue printing.

a. Download WIC Reset here: DOWNLOAD WIC

b. Buy a RESET KEY - this is a one time key to reset your counters :
BUY KEY This website is safe and secure and we have purchased many keys on this website without any problems.

c. Install WIC Reset

Once the download is complete, double click on the exe file and install the program.
On the main screen Click your Printer:

Then click on the Reset Waste Ink Pad Counter button:

Enter your purchased key into this field:

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