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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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Here at Pikes Peak Makerspace we can print onto mugs, too.
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'''The Dye Sublimation Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level&nbsp;2&nbsp;equipment.'''<br>Additional training is required to use our Level&nbsp;2&nbsp;equipment.<br>Dye sublimation is a printing technique that uses heat to transfer dye onto special materials such as plastic, card, paper, or&nbsp;fabrics.
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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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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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Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level&nbsp;2 equipment.<br>
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Here at Pikes Peak Makerspace we can print onto mugs, too.
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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:[[Printers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Large Format Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers — Large Format'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
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==Classes==
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:PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events/ '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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:To help out with the Dye Sublimation Printing Area, post your ideas/comments on Slack.
  
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==Classes and Training==
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==PPM Training==
  
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==='''[[New Member Orientation]]'''===
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- The timer on the heat press doesn't work all the time, <br>so use your phone just in case.
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===Area Captain -- Volunteers needed===
 
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:To help out with the Dye Sublimation Printing Area, post your ideas/comments on&nbsp;Slack.
 
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:View all '''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/About_PPM#PPM_Area_Captains PPM Area Captains]'''
 
  
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===Classes===
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'''- Be sure to log your usage with the Usage Form'''
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:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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===Training ===
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<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
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Be sure to log your usage with the new form
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File:Dye Sub Usage Form.pdf|alt=Dye Sublimation Usage Form|'''Dye Sublimation<br>Usage Form.pdf'''
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File:Dye Sub Usage Form.pdf|alt=Dye Sublimation Usage Form|<center>Dye Sublimation<br>Usage Form.pdf</center>
 
 
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===Tips===
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==Tips==
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:'''[https://www.unitconverters.net/temperature/celsius-to-fahrenheit.htm Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit]'''
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'''Links to external sites:'''
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:'''[https://www.dyetrans.com/ 30 Sublimation Tips and Tricks]''' — on CONDE Systems
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:The timer on the heat press doesn't work all the time, so use your phone just in case.
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:'''[https://www.sawgrassink.com/products/printers/ Sawgrass SG500 printer]''' — sawgrass.com
  
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===For Additional Help===
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:'''[[wikipedia:Dye-sublimation_printing|Dye-sublimation printing]]''' — on Wikipedia
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: Use the #general channel in [https://bit.ly/ppmslack Slack!]
 
  
 
==Equipment Lists==
 
==Equipment Lists==
  
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===Dye Sublimation Printing ===
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===Dye Sublimation Printing===
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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|[[File:MUNBYN label printer.jpg|alt=MUNBYN label printer|center|frameless|138x138px]]
 
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|'''Thermal label printer,'''<br>203DPI
 
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|MUNBYN
 
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[https://munbyn.com/products/thermal-shipping-label-printer ITPP941]
 
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|[[File:ITPP941 User Manual2.0.7.pdf|alt=User Manual|thumb|User Manual]]
 
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|[[File:Sublimation printer.jpg|alt=Sublimation printer|center|frameless|150x150px]]
 
|[[File:Sublimation printer.jpg|alt=Sublimation printer|center|frameless|150x150px]]
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|'''sublimation printer'''
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|'''dye sublimation<br>printer'''<br>
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[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
 
|[[File:SAWGRASS logo.png|frameless|100x100px]]
 
|[[File:SAWGRASS logo.png|frameless|100x100px]]
 
|Sawgrass  
 
|Sawgrass  
 
SG500
 
SG500
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|<p style="text-align:right;">$700</p>
 
 
|[https://care.sawgrassink.com/hc/en-us Knowledge Base]
 
|[https://care.sawgrassink.com/hc/en-us Knowledge Base]
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|Property of
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Mike Warner
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|[[File:Dye Sub Oven.jpg|alt=Dye Sublimation Oven|center|frameless|120x120px]]
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|'''Sublimation Oven'''<br>
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[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
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|JTrans
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|KX40LB
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|[https://www.HeatTransferWarehouse.com HeatTransferWarehouse.com]
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|'''Rubber Clamps for'''
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'''Sublimation Oven'''
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|[[File:Heat press.jpg|alt=Heat press|center|frameless|150x150px]]
 
|[[File:Heat press.jpg|alt=Heat press|center|frameless|150x150px]]
 
|'''heat press'''
 
|'''heat press'''
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(15"x15")<br>
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[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
 
|power press
 
|power press
 
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[[Donations Received#2022 Donations|Donated by Kathy Douglas]]
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|[[File:Mug press.jpg|alt=Mug press|center|frameless|150x150px]]
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|'''mug press'''
 
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|GEO Knight & Co
 
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|K3
 
 
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|[https://www.heatpress.com/ www.heatpress.com]
 
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|<center>'''Manual'''</center>
 
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|<center>'''Owner'''</center>
 
 
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!<center>'''Owner'''</center>
 
 
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|[[File:Dye sub laptop.jpg|alt=Dye sublimation area laptop|center|frameless|150x150px]]
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|[[File:MUNBYN label printer.jpg|alt=MUNBYN label printer|center|frameless|138x138px]]
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|'''laptop&nbsp;computer'''  
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'''label printer,'''<br>203DPI
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|MUNBYN
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|EliteBook 8570w
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|[https://munbyn.com/products/thermal-shipping-label-printer ITPP941]
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|<p style="text-align:right;">?</p>
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|[[File:ITPP941 User Manual2.0.7.pdf|alt=User Manual|thumb|User Manual]]
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|Intel Core-i7 2.30&nbsp;GHz
 
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|[[File:Swingline laminator.jpg|alt=Swingline laminator|center|frameless|150x150px]]
 
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|'''9"<br>THERMAL<br>LAMINATOR'''
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|'''THERMAL<br>LAMINATOR (9")'''
 
|Swingline
 
|Swingline
 
|INSPIRE&nbsp;PLUS
 
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|[https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1249537/Swingline-Inspire-Plus.html#manual online]
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==Related Software==
  
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==='''Design Software'''===
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===[[Wish List#Large Format Printing|Wish List]]===
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
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:'''[[Canva Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
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:'''[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]'''
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==Software==
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==Benefits==
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:[[Adobe Illustrator Tips|'''Adobe Illustrator''']]
 
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:[[Adobe Photoshop Tips|'''Adobe Photoshop''']]
 
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:[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips|'''CorelDRAW X6''']]
 
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==Benefits and Policies==
 
 
{{Member Benefits}}
 
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===[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve-equipment Equipment Reservations]===
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'''Materials'''
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:SCAN QR CODE TO PAY FOR USE
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:SCAN OUR QR CODE (Cheddar Up) TO PAY FOR USE.
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:1) Per Page Print- $2.00
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==Member Showcase==
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Paper used by the dye sublimation printer is not&nbsp;recyclable. (?)
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<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
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File:Dye sub mousepad.jpeg|alt=Dye Sublimation Printed PPM mousepad|'''Sublimation Printed mousepad<br><i>by James<br>(July 2024)</i>'''
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== Member Showcase==
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File:Sub printed items.jpg|alt=Sublimation Printing examples|'''Sublimation Printing examples<br><I>by James<br>(01/15/23)</i>'''
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File:Mug train.JPG|alt=Mug with train artwork|'''Sublimation Printed mug<br>with artwork'''
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File:Sub printed items.jpg|alt=Sublimation Printing examples|<center>Sublimation&nbsp;Printing<br>examples<br>(01/15/23)</center>
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File:Mug PPM.JPG|alt=Mug with PPM logo|'''Sublimation Printed mug<br>with PPM logo'''
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File:Mug train.JPG|alt=Mug with train artwork|<center>Sublimation&nbsp;Printed<br>mug with artwork</center>
 
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File:Mug PPM.JPG|alt=Mug with PPM logo|<center>Sublimation&nbsp;Printed<br>mug with PPM logo</center>
 
 
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</gallery>
  
 
{{Template:Showcase_blurb}}
 
{{Template:Showcase_blurb}}
  
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==See Also==
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==Hand-Curated Links==
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'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
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:'''[[Large Format Printing]]'''
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===[https://www.sawgrassink.com/learn/blog/ Unleash Your Creativity]===
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:'''[[Vinyl Cutting]]'''
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:'''[[Computers]]'''
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===[https://www.dyetrans.com/ Condé Systems, Inc]===
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:'''[[Assembly Table (Clean Projects)]]'''
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==Additional Help==
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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:'''[[Vinyl_Cutting|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;Vinyl Cutting&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]'''
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:'''[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;Computers — Windows&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]'''
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:'''[[Canva Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Canva Tips]]'''
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:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
  
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===[https://www.sawgrassink.com/printers/sg500 Sawgrass SG500 printer]===
 
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===[https://dyetrans.com/ Condé Systems, Inc]===
 
  
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==Other Fun Stuff ==
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:'''[https://www.sawgrassink.com/getting-started/projects Sawgrass, Create Something New]'''
 
  
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Revision as of 10:45, 30 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 PPM Slack channels #printer-suite or #computing

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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