Specialty Printing
About the Equipment
Do Space at Abrahams Branch offers an Epson SureColor F170 Dye-Sublimation Printer that uses specialty dye-based inks and heat to transfer images onto products like t-shirts or ceramics, fusing the ink to the surface. An Epson EcoTank 2980 is also available at the Abrahams Branch. Inkjet printing is a digital printing process that results in high quality color prints on a variety of paper types, such as sticker paper, temporary tattoo paper, and photo paper. This printer can be reserved along with the Cricut Maker 4 for "Print Then Cut" designs.
Do Space at Central Library has an xTool Apparel Printer w/OS1 Automatic Shaker Oven and an xTool Heat Press. The xTool Apparel Printer is a Direct-to-Film (DTF) printer that auomatically prints, applies powder, and shakes to bake the film with the attached shaker oven. The printed film can then be used with a heat press to apply the design to fabric.
The xTool Heat Press is a smart heat press for use with iron-on/HTV and sublimation products on T-shirts, tote bags, wood, and more.
Using the Equipment
- You may reserve up to two hours per week.
- Equipment that is not reserved in advance is available for same-day reservations.
- For the xTool Apparel Printer, you can print up to five items during your reservation.
Resources & Tutorials
Learn About Sublimation Printing
- For more information about the sublimation process and a complete list of materials compatible with sublimation printing, explore this guide.
- Sublimakers Academy: Free online resource featuring instructional videos, written tutorials, and free project ideas