Dye Sublimation Printing
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.
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.
Classes and Training
New Member Orientation
Area Contact — Mathew Palfenier
- Additional Leaders for the Dye Sub Printing Area wanted.
- To help out with the Dye Sublimation Printing Area, post your ideas/comments on Slack.
Classes
- PPM announces all its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
Dye-sublimation printing — on Wikipedia
- 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.pdf
Tips
Links to external sites:
Equipment Lists
Dye Sublimation Printing
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Reference Materials |
| dye sublimation printer |
File:SAWGRASS logo.png | Sawgrass
SG500 |
Knowledge Base | |
 |
Sublimation Oven |
JTrans | KX40LB | HeatTransferWarehouse.com |
| Rubber Clamps for
Sublimation Oven |
||||
 |
heat press
(15"x15") |
power press | ? | |
 |
mug press |
GEO Knight & Co | K3 | www.heatpress.com |
Dye Sublimation Computer
| Item | Manufacturer/ Model |
Software | CPU | Network Speed | Memory/ Storage |
| laptop computer
("Insight-1") |
hp | Microsoft Windows 10 Pro,
Sawgrass Print Manager, Silhouette Studio, Creative Studio |
Intel Core-i7
2.30 GHz |
wired:
674 Up, 898 Down (Mbps) |
8 GB
750 GB HDD |
Dye Sublimation Hand Tools
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model | Reference Materials |
 |
thermal
label printer, |
MUNBYN | MUNBYN |  |
 |
THERMAL LAMINATOR (9") |
Swingline | INSPIRE PLUS | yes, and online |
| 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.
- Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
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 QR CODE 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.
- Paper used by the dye sublimation printer is not recyclable. (?)
Member Showcase
-
Sublimation Printing
examples (01/15/23) -
Sublimation Printed
mug with artwork -
Sublimation Printed
mug with PPM logo
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
Sawgrass SG500 printer
Unleash Your Creativity
Condé Systems, Inc
For Additional Help
- 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.
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Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.