Epson SUBLIJET IQ R1800 - Manual (Page 52)

Colors are light and splotchy
ƒ Ensure you printed on the correct side of the paper. The print side is the bright white side of
the paper.
ƒ Ensure you used a recommended paper. For more information, see the section entitled
Selecting Paper.
ƒ Ensure you pressed the item with the proper time, temperature, and pressure. For
guidelines, see the section entitled Heat Transfer Instructions.
ƒ Verify your printer driver settings are correct. Please see the section entitled
PowerDriver
Supra
1800 XG
8 ®
User’s Guide for additional information.
ƒ Ensure you do not have a moisture problem. For more information, see the section entitled
Moisture and Humidity on the Tips for Successful Sublimation page.
ƒ Ensure your substrate is designed to accept a sublimation transfer. Garments made from
natural fibers such as Cotton are not compatible with the sublimation process.
My image looks blurred
ƒ Ensure you pressed the item with the proper time, temperature, and pressure. For
guidelines, see the section entitled Heat Transfer Instructions.
ƒ Ensure you used a recommended paper. For more information, see the section entitled
Selecting Paper.
ƒ Ensure you printed on the correct side of the paper. The print side is the bright white side of
the paper.
ƒ Ensure you do not have a moisture problem. Try drying the paper on the press or putting a
paper towel behind the transfer when you heat press it. Read the section entitled Moisture
and Humidity on the Tips for Successful Sublimation page.
ƒ Verify that the printer’s print heads are properly aligned. For further instructions, see the
EPSON Stylus Photo R800 &/or R1800 Printer User’s Guide.
My image has gaps or bands present
ƒ Ensure that all of the printer’s nozzles are firing properly. Perform a Nozzle Check from the
Utility tab of your printer driver. For further instructions, see the EPSON Stylus Photo R800
& R1800 Printer User’s Guide
ƒ If one or more of the nozzles fail to print, perform a Print Head Cleaning. For further
instructions, see the EPSON Stylus Photo R800 &/or R1800 Printer User’s Guide.