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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.
'''Dye sublimation is a printing technique that uses heat to transfer dye onto materials''' such as plastic, card, paper, or fabrics. Here at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) we can print onto mugs, too.


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".
 
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.
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]]
[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|90x90px|PPM TRAINING REQUIRED]]
The Dye Sublimation Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level&nbsp;2&nbsp;equipment.
The Dye Sublimation Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level&nbsp;2&nbsp;equipment.


Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level&nbsp;2 equipment.<br>
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:'''
:[[Printers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FFFFFF">'''Printers'''</span>]]
:[[Large Format Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FFFFFF">'''Printers — Large Format'''</span>]]
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{{Template:Contact Us}}
{{Template:Contact Us}}


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== Classes ==
== Classes ==
:{{Template:Classes}}
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==PPM Training==
==PPM Training==
- The timer on the heat press doesn't work all the time, <br>so use your phone just in case.


'''- Be sure to log your usage with our Dye Sublimation Usage Form'''
'''- Be sure to log your usage with our Dye Sublimation Usage Form'''
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File:Dye Sub Usage Form.pdf|alt=Dye Sublimation Usage Form|'''Dye Sublimation<br>Usage Form.pdf'''
File:Dye Sub Usage Form.pdf|alt=Dye Sublimation Usage Form|'''Dye Sublimation<br>Usage Form.pdf'''
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==Tips==
'''Links to external sites:'''
:'''[https://www.dyetrans.com/ 30 Sublimation Tips and Tricks]'''  — on CONDE Systems
:'''[https://www.sawgrassink.com/products/printers/ Sawgrass SG500 printer]''' — sawgrass.com
:'''[[wikipedia:Dye-sublimation_printing|Dye-sublimation printing]]''' — on Wikipedia


==Equipment Lists==
==Equipment Lists==
 
==='''Dye Sublimation Printer'''===
===Dye Sublimation Printing===
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|[[File:Sublimation printer.jpg|alt=Sublimation printer|center|frameless|150x150px]]
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|'''dye sublimation<br>printer'''<br>
|'''dye sublimation<br>printer'''<br>
[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
|[[File:SAWGRASS logo.png|frameless|100x100px]]
| EPSON
| Sawgrass
|SureColor F170
SG500
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|[https://care.sawgrassink.com/hc/en-us Knowledge Base]
 
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===Dye Sublimation Equipment===
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|[[File:Dye Sub Oven.jpg|alt=Dye Sublimation Oven|center|frameless|120x120px]]
|[[File:Dye Sub Oven.jpg|alt=Dye Sublimation Oven|center|frameless|120x120px]]
|'''Sublimation Oven'''<br>
|'''Sublimation Oven'''<br>
[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
|JTrans
| JTrans
| KX40LB
|KX40LB
|[https://www.HeatTransferWarehouse.com HeatTransferWarehouse.com]
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|[[File:Heat press.jpg|alt=Heat press|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|[[File:Heat press.jpg|alt=Heat press|center|frameless|150x150px]]
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[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
|power press
|power press
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===Dye Sublimation Other Tools===
'''- The timer on the heat press doesn't work all the time, so use your phone just in case.'''
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#FFFFFF; color:#000000;"
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|[[File:MUNBYN label printer.jpg|alt=MUNBYN label printer|center|frameless|138x138px]]
|'''thermal'''
'''label printer,'''<br>203DPI
|MUNBYN
|ITPP941
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|[[File:Swingline laminator.jpg|alt=Swingline laminator|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''THERMAL<br>LAMINATOR (9")'''
|Swingline
|INSPIRE&nbsp;PLUS
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|[[File:Postal scale.jpg|center|frameless|200x200px]]
|'''Digital'''
'''Postal Scale (USB)'''
|stamps.com
|SDC 550 5LB
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
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:☐ Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our&nbsp;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 ==
== Benefits ==
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== Policies==
== Policies==
'''Materials'''
'''Materials'''
: SCAN OUR QR CODE (Cheddar Up) TO PAY FOR USE.
: USE OUR OPTIX APP TO PAY FOR CONSUMABLES.
:Paper used by the dye sublimation printer is not&nbsp;recyclable.


{{Red Tags}}
{{Red Tags}}
==Member Showcase==
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
File:Dye sub mousepad.jpeg|alt=Dye Sublimation Printed PPM mousepad|<center>'''Sublimation Printed mousepad<br><i>by James (July 2024)</i>'''</center>
File:Sub printed items.jpg|alt=Sublimation Printing examples|<center>'''Sublimation Printing examples<br><i>by James (01/15/23)</i>'''</center>
File:Mug PPM.JPG|alt=Mug with PPM logo|<center>'''Sublimation Printed mug<br>with PPM logo'''</center>
</gallery>
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==Additional Help==
==Additional Help==
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
Use the PPM Slack channels #printer-suite
 
:'''[[Computers — Windows|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FFFFFF">Computers — Windows</span>]]'''
:'''[[Vinyl Cutting|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FFFFFF">Vinyl Cutting</span>]]'''
 
:'''[[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&nbsp;community.
Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.

Latest revision as of 21:46, 22 August 2026

Dye sublimation is a printing technique that uses heat to transfer dye onto materials such as plastic, card, paper, or fabrics. Here at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) 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
PPM TRAINING REQUIRED

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

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


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



Classes

Browse and Pay for PPM Classes
To help out with the Dye Sublimation Printing Area, post your ideas/comments on Slack.

PPM Training

- Be sure to log your usage with our Dye Sublimation Usage Form

Equipment Lists

Dye Sublimation Printer

Picture Item Manufacturer Model
dye sublimation
printer

Level 2 badge
EPSON SureColor F170

Dye Sublimation Equipment

Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Dye Sublimation Oven
Sublimation Oven
Level 2 badge
JTrans KX40LB
Heat press
heat press

(15"x15")

Level 2 badge
power press

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

Benefits

PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
(bring proof of PPM membership)
Website Benefit Address
Woodcraft of Colorado Springs 10% discount    4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
CO Lumber Specialties 10% discount 3636 Stone Avenue
GENERAL AIR 10% discount 3031 N Nevada Ave.
ACE Hardware Uintah Gardens 10% discount 1830 W Uintah Street

Policies

Materials

USE OUR OPTIX APP TO PAY FOR CONSUMABLES.

Red Tags

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

Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channels #printer-suite

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 outdated information.