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'''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.


[[File:Level_2_badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|100x100px]]
No reservations are required for our Dye Sublimation Printer at this time, it is "first‑come, first‑served".


'''The Dye Sublimation Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.'''
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]]
The Dye Sublimation Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level&nbsp;2&nbsp;equipment.


Additional training is required to use our Level&nbsp;2&nbsp;equipment.
Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level&nbsp;2 equipment.<br>
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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&nbsp;fabrics.
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Here at Pikes Peak Makerspace we can print onto mugs, too.
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== Classes ==
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==Classes and Training==
:To help out with the Dye Sublimation Printing Area, post your ideas/comments on Slack.


===[[New Member Orientation]]===
==PPM Training==


===Area Captain -- '''Mathew Palfenier''' ===
'''- Be sure to log your usage with our Dye Sublimation Usage Form'''
:To help out with the Dye Sublimation Printing Area, post your ideas/comments on&nbsp;Slack.


===Classes===
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
File:Dye Sub Usage Form.pdf|alt=Dye Sublimation Usage Form|'''Dye Sublimation<br>Usage Form.pdf'''
===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 new Usage Form
<gallery>
File:Dye Sub Usage Form.pdf|alt=Dye Sublimation Usage Form|<center>Dye Sublimation<br>Usage Form.pdf</center>
</gallery>
</gallery>
===Tips===
Links to other sites (external links):
:'''[https://www.unitconverters.net/temperature/celsius-to-fahrenheit.htm Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit]'''
==For Additional Help==
:Use the #printer-suite or #computing channels in [https://bit.ly/ppmslack Slack!]
:[[How To Slack#Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]


==Equipment Lists==
==Equipment Lists==
==='''Dye Sublimation Printer'''===
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#FFFFFF; color:#000000;"
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
|Item
|Manufacturer
|Model
|-
|
|'''dye sublimation<br>printer'''<br>
[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
| EPSON
|SureColor F170
|}


===Dye Sublimation Printing===
===Dye Sublimation Equipment===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Picture'''
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#FFFFFF; color:#000000;"
!'''Item'''
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
!'''Manufacturer'''
|Item
!'''Model<br>Number'''
|Manufacturer  
!'''Manual'''
|Model
!'''Estimated<br>Value'''
! Owner
|-
|-
|[[File:MUNBYN label printer.jpg|alt=MUNBYN label printer|center|frameless|138x138px]]
|[[File:Dye Sub Oven.jpg|alt=Dye Sublimation Oven|center|frameless|120x120px]]
|'''Thermal label printer,'''<br>203DPI
|'''Sublimation Oven'''<br>
|MUNBYN
[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
|MUNBYN
| JTrans
[https://munbyn.com/products/thermal-shipping-label-printer ITPP941]
|KX40LB
|[[File:ITPP941 User Manual2.0.7.pdf|alt=User Manual|thumb|User Manual]]
|<p style="text-align:right;">$180</p>
|PPM
|-
|[[File:Sublimation printer.jpg|alt=Sublimation printer|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''sublimation printer'''
|[[File:SAWGRASS logo.png|frameless|100x100px]]
|Sawgrass
SG500
|[https://care.sawgrassink.com/hc/en-us Knowledge Base]
|<p style="text-align:right;">$700</p>
|Property of
Mike Warner
|-
|-
|[[File:Heat press.jpg|alt=Heat press|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|[[File:Heat press.jpg|alt=Heat press|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''heat press'''
|'''heat press'''
(15"x15")<br>
[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
|power press
|power press
|
|
|[https://powerpress-us.com/ website]
|
|PPM
[[Donations Received#2022 Donations|Donated by Kathy Douglas]]
|-
|[[File:Mug press.jpg|alt=Mug press|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''mug press'''
|GEO Knight & Co
|K3
|[https://www.heatpress.com/ www.heatpress.com]
|
|Property of
Mike Warner
|-
|<center>'''Picture'''</center>
|<center>'''Item'''</center>
|<center>'''Manufacturer'''</center>
|<center>'''Model<br>Number'''</center>
|<center>'''Manual'''</center>
|<center>'''Estimated<br>Value'''</center>
|<center>'''Owner'''</center>
|}
===Dye Sublimation Computer===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Item
!<center>'''Manufacturer/<br>Model'''</center>
!<center>'''Application<br>Software'''</center>
!<center>'''System<br>Software'''</center>
!<center>'''CPU'''</center>
!<center>'''Network Speed, Wired (Mbps)'''</center>
!<center>'''Memory'''</center>
!<center>'''Storage'''</center>
!<center>'''Estimated<br>Value'''</center>
!<center>'''Owner'''</center>
!<center>'''Comments'''</center>
|-
|'''laptop&nbsp;computer'''
("Insight-1")
|hp
[https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-elitebook-8570w-mobile-workstation/5257502/document/c03414805 '''EliteBook 8570w''']
|Sawgrass<br>Print Manager,
Silhouette Studio,
Creative Studio
|Windows 10 Pro
|Intel Core-i7
2.30&nbsp;GHz
|674 Up,
898 Down
|8 GB
|750 GB HDD
|<p style="text-align:right;">?</p>
|PPM
(donated&nbsp;by
Mishel A.)
|laggy
|-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|'''laptop&nbsp;computer'''
|Dell
'''[https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/latitude-15-5590-laptop/overview Latitude 5590]'''
|print drivers:
Canon,<br>HP 600
|Windows 10 Pro
|Intel Core i7-865OU
1.90 GHz
|939 Up,
901 Down
|16 GB
|237 GB SSD
|<p style="text-align:right;">$490</p><p style="text-align:right;">(Refurbished)</p>
|PPM
(donated&nbsp;by
Joey Callahan)
|not yet fully installed
|-
|<center>'''Item'''</center>
|<center>'''Manufacturer/<br>Model'''</center>
|<center>'''Application<br>Software'''</center>
|<center>'''System<br>Software'''</center>
|<center>'''CPU'''</center>
|<center>'''Network Speed, Wired (Mbps)'''</center>|<center>'''Network Speed, Wired (Mbps)'''</center>
|<center>'''Memory'''</center>
|<center>'''Storage'''</center>
|<center>'''Estimated<br>Value'''</center>
|<center>'''Owner'''</center>
|<center>'''Comments'''</center>
|}
===Hand Tools ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!'''Picture'''
!'''Item'''
!'''Manufacturer'''
!'''Model'''
!'''Manual'''
!'''Estimated<br>Value'''
!'''Owner'''
|-
|[[File:Swingline laminator.jpg|alt=Swingline laminator|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''9"<br>THERMAL<br>LAMINATOR'''
|Swingline
|INSPIRE&nbsp;PLUS
|yes, and [https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1249537/Swingline-Inspire-Plus.html#manual online]
|<p style="text-align:right;">$30</p>
|PPM
|-
|[[File:Postal scale.jpg|center|frameless|200x200px]]
|'''Digital'''
'''Postal Scale (USB)'''
|stamps.com
|SDC 550 5LB
|no
|<p style="text-align:right;">$64</p>
|PPM
|-
|<center>'''Picture'''</center>
|<center>'''Item'''</center>
|<center>'''Manufacturer'''</center>
|<center>'''Model'''</center>
|<center>'''Manual'''</center>
|<center>'''Estimated<br>Value'''</center>
|<center>'''Owner'''</center>
|}
|}


:Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
'''- The timer on the heat press doesn't work all the time, so use your phone just in case.'''
 
 
===[[Donations Received]]===
===[[Wish List#Dye Sublimation Printing|Wish List]]===
Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.


==Software ==
== Benefits ==
 
===Design Software===
:[[Canva Tips|'''Canva''']]
:[[Adobe Illustrator Tips|'''Adobe Illustrator''']]
:[[Adobe Photoshop Tips|'''Adobe Photoshop''']]
:[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips|'''CorelDRAW X6''']]
:[[Inkscape Tips|'''Inkscape''']]
:[[Procreate app Tips|'''Procreate''']]
 
==Benefits and Policies==
{{Member Benefits}}
{{Member Benefits}}


===[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve Equipment Reservations]===
== Policies==
 
'''Materials'''
===Materials===
: USE OUR OPTIX APP TO PAY FOR CONSUMABLES.
: SCAN QR CODE TO PAY FOR USE
 
===[[New Member Orientation#Red Tags|Red Tags]]===
 
{{Scrap and Trash}}
Paper used by the dye sublimation printer is not&nbsp;recyclable. (?)
 
==Member Showcase==
<gallery>
File:Sub printed items.jpg|alt=Sublimation Printing examples|<center>Sublimation&nbsp;Printing<br>examples<br>(01/15/23)</center>
File:Mug train.JPG|alt=Mug with train artwork|<center>Sublimation&nbsp;Printed<br>mug with artwork</center>
File:Mug PPM.JPG|alt=Mug with PPM logo|<center>Sublimation&nbsp;Printed<br>mug with PPM logo</center>
</gallery>
 
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== See Also==
{{Red Tags}}
Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
:'''[[Large Format Printing]]'''
:'''[[Vinyl Cutting]]'''
:'''[[Computers]]'''
:'''[[Assembly Table (Clean Projects)]]'''
:'''[[Canva Tips]]'''


==Curated Links==
==Additional Help==
Links to other sites (external links):
Use the PPM Slack channels #printer-suite
===[https://www.sawgrassink.com/printers/sg500 Sawgrass SG500 printer]===
===[https://dyetrans.com/ Condé Systems, Inc]===


==Other Fun Stuff==
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.
Links to other sites (external links):
:'''[https://www.sawgrassink.com/getting-started/projects Sawgrass, Create Something New]'''


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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.