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==Tips==
==Tips==
'''Links to external sites:'''
'''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
:'''[https://www.sawgrassink.com/products/printers/ Sawgrass SG500 printer]''' — sawgrass.com
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{{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>
{{Template:Showcase_blurb}}


==Additional Help==
==Additional Help==

Revision as of 18:39, 5 December 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
PPM TRAINING REQUIRED

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Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.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

- 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 our Dye Sublimation Usage Form

Tips

Links to external sites:

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

SG500

Knowledge Base
Dye Sublimation Oven
Sublimation Oven
Level 2 badge
JTrans

KX40LB

HeatTransferWarehouse.com
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
Swingline laminator
THERMAL
LAMINATOR (9")
Swingline INSPIRE PLUS
☐ 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 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

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-tag-issues
This advises others on the malfunctioning equipment and ensures that actions can be taken to service/repair the equipment.

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

Computers — Windows
Vinyl Cutting
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 outdated information.