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'''Dye sublimation is a printing technique that uses heat to transfer dye onto special materials''' such as plastic, card, paper, or fabrics.
  
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'''The Dye Sublimation Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.'''
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Here at Pikes Peak Makerspace we can print onto mugs, too.
  
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Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level 2 equipment.
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No reservations are required for our Dye Sublimation Printer at this time, it is "first-come, first-served".
  
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Dye sublimation is a printing technique that uses heat to transfer dye onto special materials such as plastic, card, paper, or fabrics.
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However, be sure to log your printing job using the Printer Usage Form.
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[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|90x90px|PPM TRAINING REQUIRED]]
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The Dye Sublimation Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level&nbsp;2&nbsp;equipment.
  
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Here at Pikes Peak Makerspace we can print onto mugs, too.
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Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level&nbsp;2 equipment.<br>
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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==Classes==
 
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:PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events/ '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
:To help out with the Dye Sublimation Printing Area, post your ideas/comments on Slack.
 
:To help out with the Dye Sublimation Printing Area, post your ideas/comments on Slack.
  
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==PPM Training==
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- The timer on the heat press doesn't work all the time, <br>so use your phone just in case.
 
- The timer on the heat press doesn't work all the time, <br>so use your phone just in case.
  
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==Tips==
 
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:'''[https://www.dyetrans.com/ 30 Sublimation Tips and Tricks]'''  — on CONDE Systems
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:[https://www.sawgrassink.com/printers/ '''Sawgrass SG500 printer'''] — sawgrass.com
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:'''[https://www.sawgrassink.com/products/printers/ Sawgrass SG500 printer]''' — sawgrass.com
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:'''[[wikipedia:Dye-sublimation_printing|Dye-sublimation printing]]''' — on Wikipedia
 
:'''[[wikipedia:Dye-sublimation_printing|Dye-sublimation printing]]''' — on Wikipedia
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[https://munbyn.com/products/thermal-shipping-label-printer ITPP941]
 
 
|[[File:ITPP941 User Manual2.0.7.pdf|alt=User Manual|thumb|User Manual]]
 
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==Related Software==
 
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
 
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==Additional Help==
 
==Additional Help==
 
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Latest revision as of 21:07, 10 March 2025

Dye sublimation is a printing technique that uses heat to transfer dye onto special materials such as plastic, card, paper, or fabrics.

Here at Pikes Peak Makerspace we can print onto mugs, too.

No reservations are required for our Dye Sublimation Printer at this time, it is "first-come, first-served".

However, be sure to log your printing job using the Printer Usage Form.

Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

The Dye Sublimation Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.

Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level 2 equipment.


Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Printers  
  Printers — Large Format  


Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

 


Classes

PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
To help out with the Dye Sublimation Printing Area, post your ideas/comments on Slack.

PPM Training

- The timer on the heat press doesn't work all the time,
so use your phone just in case.

- Be sure to log your usage with the Usage Form

  • Dye Sublimation Usage Form

    Dye Sublimation
    Usage Form.pdf

Tips

Links to external sites:

30 Sublimation Tips and Tricks — on CONDE Systems
Sawgrass SG500 printer — sawgrass.com
Dye-sublimation printing — on Wikipedia

Equipment Lists

Dye Sublimation Printing

Picture Item Manufacturer Model Resources
Sublimation printer
 dye sublimation
printer
Level 2 badge
 SAWGRASS logo.png Sawgrass

SG500

Knowledge Base
Dye Sublimation Oven
 Sublimation Oven
Level 2 badge
 JTrans KX40LB HeatTransferWarehouse.com
Rubber Clamps for

Sublimation Oven

Heat press
 heat press

(15"x15")

Level 2 badge
 power press

Dye Sublimation Other Tools

Picture Item Manufacturer Model Resources
MUNBYN label printer
 thermal

label printer,
203DPI

MUNBYN ITPP941
User Manual
User Manual
Swingline laminator
 THERMAL
LAMINATOR (9") 		Swingline INSPIRE PLUS online
Postal scale.jpg
 Digital

Postal Scale (USB)

stamps.com SDC 550 5LB
☐ Return all tools to their proper location after use.
☐ This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.

Related Software

Design Software

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

Canva Tips
Adobe Illustrator Tips
Adobe Photoshop Tips
CorelDRAW X6 Tips
Inkscape Tips
Procreate app Tips

Benefits

PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
(bring proof of membership)
Company Website Benefit Directions to
Logo WOODCRAFT
 Woodcraft of Colorado Springs 10% discount    4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Logo CO Lumber
 CO Lumber Specialties 10% discount 3636 Stone Avenue
Logo General Air
 GENERAL AIR 10% discount 3031 N Nevada Ave.
Logo ACE
 ACE Hardware Uintah Gardens 10% discount 1830 W Uintah Street
Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts
Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers
At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate for being a PPM member.
The discount code is saved as a Pinned Message in our 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack.

Policies

Materials

SCAN OUR QR CODE (Cheddar Up) TO PAY FOR USE.
Paper used by the dye sublimation printer is not recyclable.

Red Tags

If equipment needs repairs, place a Red Tag on it and report it via the Pikes Peak Makerspace Slack channel #red-tags-issues
This advises others on the malfunctioning equipment and ensures that actions can be taken to service/repair the equipment.

Member Showcase

  • Dye Sublimation Printed PPM mousepad

    Sublimation Printed mousepad
    by James
    (July 2024)

  • Sublimation Printing examples

    Sublimation Printing examples
    by James
    (01/15/23)

  • Mug with train artwork

    Sublimation Printed mug
    with artwork

  • Mug with PPM logo

    Sublimation Printed mug
    with PPM logo

For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack.

Hand-Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

Unleash Your Creativity

Condé Systems, Inc

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Vinyl Cutting  
  Computers — Windows  
Canva Tips
QR Codes
Use the #printer-suite or #computing channels in Slack
List of all PPM Slack channels
Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.

Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

 

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