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1. RGB zie sg au e LES Gray Gray amma 2 2 z Save Spot Dot Gain 20 M Preview Color Management Policies Rp ort 1 rl cwk or o Gray ort zl Profile Mismatches Ask When Opening md Ask When Pasting Missing Profiles E Bsk when Gpening Description To Print Always select File Print with Preview On the print dialog page set the options as described below Check Show More Options a b Choose Color Management c Choose Document as Source Space d Choose Same as Source for Print Space From the Color Management drop option list make sure that Source is set to Document and Print Space is set to Same As Source ES E c BS E NE Tap E inches Reset Left 514 inches T v Center Image Page Setup Scaled Print Size Scale fons Scale to Fit Media Height io inches Width 7 139 inches M Show Bounding Box Print Selected Area V Show Mare Options Choose Color RBRUM Management urce Space Document Document Untagged RGB Proof Proof Setup U S Web Coated SwoOP vz S et S ou rce to Document Print Space Profile Same 4s Source Set Print Space to Same As Source Use Black Point Compensation Adobe Photoshop Elements 3 0 4 0 5 0 Select Edit and then Color Settings from the top drop down menu bar Select No Color Management Click Ok Color Settings Q Learn
2. accompanying the SubliJet IQ ink All rights not specifically granted under this PLA are reserved by Sawgrass Technologies Inc Made In U S A CAUTION e For best printing results use the ink within six months of purchase Please refer to the individual ink bag cartridge for the specific ink expiration date e Keep out of reach of children e Do not expose ink to temperatures above 100 F or below 40 F e Keep ink out of direct sunshine Sawgrass Technologies Inc agrees to replace any defective ink within a reasonable time which shall be Sawgrass sole responsibility for errors or defects in these goods THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SAWGRASS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF PROFIT OR OTHER ECONOMIC LOSS OR FOR INDIRECT SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES SubliJet IQ PowerDriver IQ PowerDriver XG PowerDriverSupra 1800 XG8 and PowerDriver P XG are registered trademarks of Sawgrass Technologies Inc ColorSure is a trademark of Sawgrass Technologies Inc General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners Sawgrass Technologies Inc disclaims any and all rights in those marks END USER LI CENSE AGREEMENT FOR SAWGRASS SOFTWARE PowerDriver I Q PowerDriver XG P
3. references are made back to the EPSON Stylus Photo R800 amp or H1800 Printer Basics Guide for instructions To help point out important information specific instructions and helpful tips look for the following symbols Indicates Must Do items including warnings and important guidelines These must be followed to prevent damage to your printer Read This Indicates useful tips for printing and sublimation Before you Begin It is crucial that the OEM ink supplied with your printer is installed before you attempt to install your SubliJet IQ inks This allows for two things First it primes the ink delivery system ensuring that the SubliJet IQ ink will load more easily Second it familiarizes you with the basic operation amp of your printer Please see the EPSON Stylus Photo R800 or H1800 Printer User s Guide for Read This instructions on installation Quick Connect l Set up for the R800 amp R1800 For more detailed instructions please refer to the Video Installation Guide on your PowerDriverSupra 1800 1 Check to ensure that you have all of the components necessary to setup your Quick Connect II system Components Ink Cartridge tubes 1x Long Tube Grip 1 x Short Tube Grip Chips 8x Ink Bags Small primer bottle Cartridge Cover R1800 Only Cartridge placement sticker Rubber Gloves 10 Ink Box 11 Foam Block for R800 only Not Shown 12 Power Driver CD Not S
4. Follow the on screen instructions PowerDriver P 1800 XG Step by Step Installation To get started printing as soon as possible these are the Sawgrass recommended steps to perform while setting up your sublimation printer driver software Setup the printer according to the Epson instructions 2 Install your SubliJet IQ quick connect ink system or cartridges according to the instructions in the Quick Connect II Set up for the R800 amp R1880 section of this book 3 Insert the PowerDriver 1800 XG CD into your CDROM drive The installation program should run automatically If the program does not automatically run click Start Run Browse to your CDROM drive and click on Setup 4 The Welcome screen is displayed next Click Next to proceed IE Welcome Welcome to the PowerDnver x 8 R1800 setup program This program will install tools and profiles p on your computer for use with Sublet IQ Inks a PowerDriver 3 8 gives printers the tools to produce brilliant spot color fills and photo realistic graphics with true color accuracy PowerDriver XG 8 will help you get the colors you expect the first time reducing wasted time and materials Close all windows before contiuing with the PowerDriver XG 8 installation WARNING This program is protected by copyright laws and intemational treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil an
5. PowerDriver XG 8 R1800 The PowerDriver XG 8 R1800 printer driver will be installed next If prompted for a Digital Signature please click YES to continue loading the necessary PowerDriver XG 8 R1800 printer driver files Verify that the printer is currently powered on and connected to the computer with a communications cable Then click Next Cancel 10 If you see the screen below click Continue Anyway to proceed with the installation Hardware Installation A The software you are installing for this hardware Printers has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly amends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation 11 If the installation cannot find the printer port then you will be given the opportunity to choose the port you want to use for the product you are installing Use the value that was recorded in step 4 above PortSelection Please choose the port you want pour printer to use LISBODA Cancel 12 Once the installation has completed the Installation Complete screen will display Click OK to end the installation Installation Com
6. R800 XG 4 x 6 in 8 5 x 1200 in R1800 XG 4 x 6 in 13 x 1200 in Deleting and Modifying Custom Paper Sizes PowerDriver uses standard Windows Print Server forms for paper size definitions These forms can be added deleted and maintained using the standard Windows print server properties configuration dialog To access the Print Server Properties dialog open the Printer and Faxes folder from the Windows control panel Then select the File gt Server Properties menu item from the printer folder The Forms property sheet can be used to delete and modify form properties Tips for Successful Sublimation POLYESTER FABRIC Maintain appropriate heat press times Tip Shortened pressing times will result in good surface color but the sublimation dyes will not completely penetrate the polyester fibers This leaves the dyes more susceptible to wash out Longer pressing times will cause the dye molecules to penetrate deeper into the fiber creating a washed out look For guidelines on transfer times see the section entitled Heat Transfer Instructions Maintain appropriate heat press temperatures amp pressure The correct temperature setting is vital for achieving desired results Higher temperatures can damage the polyester fibers to the point that they cannot properly hold the dyes For guidelines on transfer temperatures see the section entitled Heat Transfer Instructions Too much pressure on the heat press may cause
7. SubliJet IQ ink and you should promptly contact your supplier for instructions on return of the unopened package The process of using the SubliJet IQ ink is protected by U S and foreign patents Sawgrass will provide a complete list of the relevant patents upon request The use of the SubliJet IQ ink to practice the patented process is permitted by this license GRANT OF LICENSE This PLA grants you the following rights You may install and use the SubliJet IQ ink packaged herewith in your EPSON printer to practice the printing process described in U S Patent No 5 488 907 The use of any ink dye or pigment to practice the Sawgrass Process other than a SubliJet IQ ink purchased from Sawgrass or its authorized distributor accompanied by a PLA is not a licensed use of the Sawgrass Process No rights to use the Sawgrass Process except those specified herein are granted and no rights to use any other process product software or hardware developed or sold by Sawgrass are granted or implied hereby LIMITATIONS ON REVERSE ENGINEERING You agree that you will not attempt to reverse engineer reproduce or deformulate the SubliJet IQ ink PATENTS AND COPYRIGHTS Sawgrass owns multiple U S and foreign patents which apply to the Sawgrass Process and or the SubliJet IQ ink or its use All patents in and to the SubliJet ink and the method of using the SubliJet IQ ink are owned by Sawgrass Technologies Inc You may not copy the printed materials
8. in no event shall Sawgrass or its suppliers be liable for any special incidental indirect or consequential damages whatsoever including without limitation damages for loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information or any other pecuniary loss arising out of the use of or inability to use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT or the provision of or failure to provide Support Services even if Sawgrass has been advised of the possibility of such damages In any case Sawgrass entire liability under any provision of this EULA shall be limited to U S 5 00 Because some States and jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability the above limitation may not apply to you Sawgrass Technologies Inc Limited Warranty QuickConnect II System What Is Covered Defects in materials or workmanship Length of Warranty Coverage The warranty coverage for the QuickConnect is one year from date of purchase Any QuickConnect not purchased from Authorized Sawgrass Resellers is not covered How to get service Please contact Sawgrass Technologies Technical Support at 843 884 1575 or an Authorized Sawgrass Reseller A technical support representative will troubleshoot the issue and provide instructions on how to get a replacement if necessary What we will do Provide you with a new or at our option a refurbished QuickConnect unit Alternatively at our option we may refund the purchase price The exchange is u
9. much much more Visit us online or call toll free 1 888 780 73493 today Sawgrass offers various sales promotions throughout the year to our customers By registering today you will be notified about exclusive offers for Sawgrass customers Click Here to Obtain Registration Code http www projectsublimation com Product ID 153953072 Registration Code I Eme Apply Code l 8 Sawgrass Technologies Inc provides ColorSure color palettes for use with Corel and Adobe Check the ColorSure section of the manual for information on how to use ColorSure to get perfect spot colors If Setup detects either of these applications on your system the palette files will be placed in the appropriate folder indicated in the Destination Folder box Click Next to proceed with the installation sa ColorSure Palette Files The following ColorSure compatible application s were found on your system CorelD RAM Adobe PhotoShop The profiles for these applications will be placed in the following folders Destination Folder C Program Filess amp dobe sPhotashop 7 SPresetssCalor Swatches Cancel 9 The PowerDriver 1800 XG installation program will attempt to use plug n play to determine the port that the printer is connected to click Next to continue Note Cancel any Found New Hardware wizards that may start during this process do NOT cancel any file copy process however
10. see the section entitled Selecting Paper Ensure you pressed the item with the proper time temperature and pressure For guidelines see the section entitled Heat Transfer Instructions Verify your printer driver settings are correct Please see the section entitled PowerDriver 1800 XG User s Guide for additional information 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 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 Ensure you pressed the item with the proper time temperature and pressure For guidelines see the section entitled Heat Transfer Instructions Ensure you used a recommended paper For more information see the section entitled Selecting Paper Ensure you printed on the correct side of the paper The print side is the bright white side of the paper 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 Verify that the printer s print heads are properly aligned For further instructions see the EPSON Stylus Photo R800 amp or H1800 Printer User s Guide My image has gaps or ba
11. the ColorSure palette for the selected substrate ColorSure is a method for reproducing exact spot colors The two main components are 1 the transferred Ou palette and 2 the CorelDraw Corel PhotoPaint and Adobe swatches For a complete description on how to use ColorSure to get perfect spot colors see appendix C Custom Palette Button This button launches the Custom Palette utility which enables you to add edit import and export custom colors to the ColorSure palette If you need to precisely match a specific color the Color Finder tool makes this a breeze For a complete description on how to use the Custom Palette see appendix C tput Options Mirror When you transfer an image the result will be flipped when compared to the printed image In order for your transfers to come out correctly you must flip the image before transferring Fast Copies Turn fast copies on if you are printing five or more pages of the same image When Fast Copies is enabled PowerDriver will first load the printer data into a buffer and then spool the data to the printer This feature frees the computer to perform other tasks while the printer prints in the background High Speed If the printer supports multiple resolutions choose the most appropriate setting For soft substrates the High Speed option works well High Quality If the printer supports multiple resolutions choose the most appropriate setting For hard substrates choose
12. the dyes to penetrate too deeply into the fabric causing a washed out look For guidelines on transfer pressure see the section entitled Heat Transfer Instructions METAL To obtain the best results when printing onto metal place the transfer between the metal and an absorbent cloth or fresh non textured paper towel This will absorb any dyes that pass back through the paper and any moisture released during the transfer process If you have problems with inconsistently filled areas this may alleviate the problem CERAMIC TILES amp MUGS When transferring onto ceramic tiles and mugs immediately peel the paper off of the ceramic after removing it from the heat press Once the paper has been removed cool the ceramic by submerging it in Cool water or run water over it from a faucet If paper residue remains on the surface of the ceramic clean with citrus cleaner If you experience a significant paper sticking problem call your SubliJet reseller for assistance Hanes Soft L Ink Shirts The presence of moisture in your fabric can lead to bleeding of the image Remove moisture by pre pressing your shirt for 10 seconds Use Teflon sheets between the front and back of the shirt to prevent the inks from penetrating to the other side of the shirt If dye residue from your heat press is being deposited on your shirts at any time heat press a paper towel or similar absorbent material to remove it Using a lint brush before pressing can g
13. SubliJ etIQ Getting Started Guide For EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 amp EPSON Stylus Photo R800 Hevision 3 1 SubliJ et IQ Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo R800 amp R1800 Copyright 2008 Sawgrass Technologies Inc Revision 3 1 February 2008 All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America SubliJet is a registered trademark of Sawgrass Technologies Inc SubliJet IQ is a registered trademark of Sawgrass Technologies Inc PowerDriver Pro is a registered trademark of Sawgrass Technologies Inc Epson and Stylus are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means without the prior written consent of Sawgrass Technologies Inc Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Sawgrass Technologies Inc IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY This Process License Agreement PLA is a legal agreement between you and Sawgrass Technologies Inc Sawgrass By installing the SubliJet IQ ink in your printer or otherwise using the Sawgrass SubliJet IQ ink you agree to be bound by the terms of this PLA If you do not agree to the terms of this PLA Sawgrass is unwilling to license the process of using the SubliJet IQ ink to you In such event you may not use the
14. U DLL DIU 15 IATKOGU GU OM meet c TEE 17 Using PowerDriVer P Xa seat itd toos ati a E DIEI LIEU EE MS DL dde 17 PowerDriver P xG System Hequiremierila ssa it eere rtt eden tenete denotat epa Rut ke tmt ee des oO R Dc 18 PowerDriver xG Setup Instructions and Step By Step Installation ee 18 PowerDriver P XG Properties OVErVieW c ccccesecesesessececeseseecevscececcevevacececeevevacacerevevavaveversevavenereevevaraeenen 25 PAD DCINGICE S eases e sao tie ees eee eos ee a ee ee es ease tell eal eel tal ata 29 Appendix A Network Printing in Windows 2000 XP ccc ccccccseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeesaeseeeseeeeeseeeeesaaeeessegeeesseeeeessaees 29 Appendix B Over riding Graphic Software Color Management ccccccsseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeeeeesaeeeeeeeas 30 Appendix C Using ColorSure and Custom Palette in PowerDriver P XQ eeesesse 35 Appendix D Custom Paper OlZ 95 mic itae este fena S eR tav tpddenn eoo on deduce aset domhadiodduun Eoo diana un as Mode as fedus 41 Tips tor SUCCESSION SUBINMATOM cqiscinds ettet a E dic bac eb on a ie educta a deameemaeseeutennete 49 Supplies EGUMEN ac ecce eC end ethcs ceu p au edd op Cape uasutuumte Ces dine aaa iuda atas unte ud 51 OAS eee Lr 51 TROUDICS NO OUNCE ccc EE E D TTE 52 TREGHIRICAl SUD DONE cates ceeed PI a a a a ae 54 ae f8 161Sse 161 14 112 0 PR ett ete nee eee a cee er eee eee een ee 54 Introduction Congratul
15. an Black Red Blue Light Magenta 9 Once all cartridges are attached and in place slide the cartridge bay back to its original position The Quick Connect II tubes should be underneath the gray bar on the printer 10 Attach the custom cover to the cartridge bay Be careful not to pinch the tubes when closing the cover 11 Obtain the long tube holder and remove the tabs from the back exposing the adhesive Place the tube holder in the middle of the gray bar and attach it to the printer 12 Slide tubing into the holder for placement Leave enough slack so that the cartridge bay can easily slide from one side of the printer to the other without creating tension on the tubes 13 Obtain the short tube holder and remove the tabs from the back exposing the adhesive Attach it to the right hand side of the printer where the tubes hang down to meet the Quick Connect II ink box Slide tubes into the holder for placement 14 Press the ink button to move the print head back to the ink cartridge parked position Congratulations You ve successfully installed an R1800 Quick Connect II ink system and printer For instructions on how to install the R800 printer please turn to the next page You may want to remove the printer lid or leave it open at all times You may have a little air showing in your lines but this will clear after a few prints If you are going to leave your system without using it for several d
16. anagement The Color Management dialog box is displayed Inthe Color Management window see figure below UNCHECK the Calibrate colors for display box Must Be Unchecked E Workspace E Document Wieplay simulated printer colors E Global Er Calor Management 5 General i Profiles E Printing Bitmap Effects Warning color IE E H Filters Simulate composite printer Simulate separations printer m Highlight calore aut of printer gamut Transparency Low High cares Hee CorelDraw version 10 11 and 12 Create a new graphic From the main menu choose Tools Color Management In the Color Management window see figure below set the Style option to Color Management Off Color Management l x Generic Profile o P E Set Style Generic internal RGB profile v t O g e ol or Generic CMYK printer profile v Generic offset separations profile 7 M ana g emen t N j Off Generic Profile Cancel Adobe Photoshop 6 Color Setup From the main menu choose Edit Color Settings On the Color Settings dialog box a Set all Color Management Policies to Off b Uncheck Profile Mismatches c Uncheck Ask When Opening Settings Custom al OK Advanced Mode x Reset RGE Sete Wise cmv Us Web Coated SWOP y2 rm Load Gray Grav Gamma za O00 Save Spot bot Ginzo m Color Management Policies pee Jo
17. ansfer with minimal effort Visit Project Sublimation This button will take you to the Project Sublimation website Are you looking for answers to your sublimation questions Would you like some hands on experience making products Do you want to learn more about color management Project Sublimation tours cities throughout North America Check the calendar and sign up for an interactive Project Sublimation workshop in your area Appendices Appendix A Network Printing in Windows 2000 XP Network printing with PowerDriver in Windows 2000 and Windows XP is simple Before a network printer can be used it must be installed on the network and shared Host Machine Server The server machine must have installed the printer and have the printer shared To install the networked printer run Start Setting Printer Add Printer The Wizard will guide you through setting up the printer When prompted choose Network Printer and browse to the server machine to locate either PowerDriver 1800 XG Appendix B Over riding Graphic Software Color Management PowerDriver provides a complete color management solution for your SubliJet printing It is extremely important that you turn off any color matching features associated with your design software An explanation of how to disable print time color management in several popular design packages follows CorelDraw version 9 Create a new graphic From the main menu choose Tools Color M
18. articular substrate Ill Designing Your Artwork By picking colors from the ColorSure palette you will be able to consistently reproduce colors in a reliable manner To assist you in designing your artwork PowerDriver installs three palettes two for Adobe products and one for Corel products These colors match the palette that is printed from within PowerDriver To open the ColorSure Palette in Corel 9 10 11 or 12 choose Window Color Palette Open Palette Select the file ColorSure PDIQ XG v1 cpl To open the ColorSure Palette in Illustrator choose Window Swatch Libraries Other Library Navigate to where it was installed to when you installed PowerDriver CAProgram Files Sawgrass PowerDriver Adobe Illustrator and hit Open For easier access to the Palette file copy it from this above path to Illustrator10 Presets Swatches and it will Show up in your pull down list directly under the Swatch Libraries menu Other versions of Illustrator will have similar steps To open the ColorSure Palette in Adobe PhotoShop choose the Swatches Palette click the option arrow on the palette choose Replace Swatches and pick the ColorSure PDIQ XG v1 aco file HINT After you have the ColorSure palette loaded into CorelDraw move the cursor over each color As the cursor hovers over each different color the ColorSure name is Tip displayed in the status area at the bottom of the screen IV Using Color Finder After printing and
19. ations on your purchase of the XG System with SubliJet IQ digital transfer inks This system for the EPSON Stylus Photo R800 amp R1800 is the latest advancement from Sawgrass Technologies Inc a leader in the development of digitally driven color transfer technologies and related products Your XG8 System includes SubliJet IQ M inks the QuickConnect II ink delivery system and PowerDriver P XG color matching software This revolutionary comprehensive system takes sublimation to the professional level allowing users to create perfect transfers with minimal effort With true eight color printing the XG8 System increases color gamut creates noticeably smoother gradient transitions captures finer detail and adds color depth The Red amp Blue inks achieve true blues and richer reds for better spot colors and the Light Cyan and Light Magenta create the ultimate photo advantage with more realistic flesh tones and improved image quality With this system your printed images can be transferred onto any product designed to accept sublimation dyes including ceramic metal tiles mylar polyester fabric performance wear TEC Film TEC Tile UniSub and Hanes Soft L Ink T shirts resulting in an attractive durable product Your imagination is the limit for producing brilliant near photo quality images on caps clipboards clocks mugs mousepads plaques puzzles synthetic T shirts and more SubliJet IQ is ideal for markets that
20. automatically entered Please take note of these RGB values for later use in your design applications Click the Add Color button A window will pop up asking you whether you want to add the color to the palette for all substrates or just the current substrate Click YES here unless you have the same custom color saved on palettes for other substrates Another window will then ask you if you want to save the custom color for all resolutions or just the current one Click YES here unless you have the same custom color saved on palettes for other resolutions Lastly click the Save Palette button When finished simply Exit out of the window The Import Palette and Export Palette buttons are convenient to have in the event you need to transfer palettes to and from different computers VI Adding Swatches to your Application Palette It is possible to add your custom color s swatch to an application palette as well You will need to take note of the Input Color RGB value that you assigned in the previous step in order to create the new swatch Refer to your specific design application software s manual for instructions on this Appendix D Custom Paper Sizes Adding Custom Paper Sizes oee page 8 for a description of adding custom paper sizes using the printing preferences dialog The table below lists the minimum and maximum custom paper sizes allowable for each printer Printer Minimum W x L Maximum W x L
21. ays you should clamp your lines with Rea Thi S the tube clamps Do not raise the ink box higher than the printer Printer Set up for the R800 1 Turn the printer on lift the lid and press the cartridge replacement button 2 The cartridge bay will shift into the remove position Lift the bay lid and remove any installed cartridges 3 Take the cartridge placement sticker and place it on the cartridge cover 4 nstall the cartridge chips as shown in the pictures below Start by lining up the first chip with the yellow dot with the yellow ink slot in the cartridge bay Then line up the second chip with the black dot with the black slot in the cartridge bay 5 Insert the plastic cross bars into place by sliding the notched end into the back of the chip holders 6 Gently slide the cartridges through the hole in the cartridge cover Start with the yellow cartridge on the left and attach the cartridges in this order from left to right Yellow Magenta Cyan Light Cyan Black Red Blue Light Magenta 7 Obtain the foam block place it on top of the cartridges and close the cartridge cover Be careful not to pinch the tubes when closing the cover 8 Obtain the long tube holder and remove the tabs from the back exposing the adhesive Place the tube holder in the top left ig hand corner next to the ink symbol and attach it to the printer 9 Pull the tubing over the cartridge lid and slide it into t
22. button is clicked your Start Color will be in the middle of the Color Finder palette and from there each color will vary the Cyan and Magenta values by 10 When you are finished selecting the Start Color Step Colors and the Step Size click on the Print Colors button This will print your custom Color Finder palette directly to your printer After printing the Color Finder palette transfer it to your selected substrate and then try to match your desired color to one that is on the palette If you find a suitable match you are finished using the Color Finder tool Move on to Section V The Custom Palette If you couldn t find an accurate match on the first printed Color Finder palette don t worry Follow the easy steps below and you can find a more suitable custom color 1 First try to locate a new Start Color from the palette that is closer than the original color 2 Next after finding a more suitable Start Color write down that colors CMYKRB value Here is how to obtain this value There are numbers under each color that are dependant upon which Step Colors you chose For example it might say C 70 M 120 Take note of these values Then at the bottom left of the Color Finder palette you will see a full set of CMYKRB values The new Start Colors CMYKRB value would be C 70 M 120 and whatever the YKRB values are from the full set 3 Lastly plug the CMYKRB values for the new Start Color into the boxes in Color Finder choose your St
23. ction Preset Bitmap Output Vector Cip At and T ntense High Speed Intense Ip Art and Text m Vivid High Quality Vivid Intended for use with clip art text and other vector based graphics or images that contain saturated colors P Saturated v Mirror Saturated o Realisitic Original Print Palette ColorSure i ColorSure ColorSure Options Print Palette Custom Palette PowerDriver 1800 XG Easy Color Property Page PowerDriver 1800 XG Advanced Property Page Group 1 Configuration Paper Size From the drop down list select the paper size you wish to use To add custom paper sizes click the button to the right of the paper size drop down list Note After adding a custom paper size the printing preferences dialog must be closed and re opened before the new paper size will show in the paper size drop down list Substrate From the drop down list select the type of material to which you will be transferring your printed image It is important to choose the correct substrate PowerDriver s color management is optimized for each different substrate Paper Source From the drop down list select the paper source you will be using Copies Sets the copy count for the number of prints to be made Group 2 Color Settings Easy Color Mode The Easy Color Option tab provides you with access to a collection of carefully selected color management presets The right color manage
24. d criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law 5 The License Agreement is displayed next Select the appropriate choice for acceptance of the Licensing Agreement to continue A License Agreement JIMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY This Sawgrass Technologies Inc End User License Agreement ELLA is a legal agreement between vau either an individual or a aingle entity and Sawgrass Technologies Inc for the Sawgrass software product identified above which includes printed materials and online or electronic documentation SOFTWARE PRODUCT By installing copying or jotherwise using the SUPT WARE PRODUCT you agree to hd b Reject Licenze Agreement G Accept License Agreement Back Next gt Cancel If you have not previously registered PowerDriver P 1800 XG you will be prompted to do so Registering is the only way to take full advantage of the advanced features in PowerDriver P 1800 XG If you choose to register later select Register Later and click Next to proceed with the installation E Registration We strongly recommend that you should register this product upon set up Registration of PowierD river sG is quick and easy and will only take a Few minutes Plus you must register pour copy of PowerDrrver sG ta receive access to the full WETSIOM f Register Now Register Later Cancel If you choose to register now the registration screen wi
25. e Start Color values in the CMYKRB boxes To use Color Chooser simply click on the Color Chooser button in the top right of the Custom Palette Utility window You can then choose a color from the basic color selection or you can click on the Define Custom Colors button at the bottom of the window This will display a color matrix To define a custom color click anywhere in the matrix Use the slider at the right of the matrix to adjust luminosity Clicking OK will automatically fill the CMYKRB boxes with the corresponding values For advanced users CMYKRB values can be determined by printing out a Custom Palette which is outlined in the next section Ab PowerDriver Custom Palette Utility Printer Y Substrate een About Print Quality fo Exit Color Finder Start Color C 0o M 9 Y o K E a Step Color 1 yf Step Color 2 o Step Color 3 o Step Size 0 ColorSure Palette mM Nme Input Color R 9 a f 9 g 0 Dutput Color c o m 0 y 9 k 0 pusas Bae ceret eee Substrate Input Color RGB Output Mode Record Type Custom Palette Utility You may alter the chosen colors CMYKRB value by selecting two or three Step Colors Using multiple step colors will present you with a greater range and variety of colors to choose from For instance if you choose to modify your Start Color with two steps then Step Color 1 will change its values on the X horizontal axis and Ste
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27. ed States this EULA is governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina In the event of any dispute arising under this license or from the use of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT each party irrevocably agrees to the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina Charleston Division b If you acquired this product in Canada this EULA is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario Canada In the event of any dispute arising under this license or from the use of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT each party irrevocably agrees to the jurisdiction of the courts of the P rovince of Ontario and further agrees to commence any litigation which may arise hereunder in the courts located in the J udicial District of Y ork Province of Ontario c If this product was acquired outside the United States then local law may apply LIMITED WARRANTY Sawgrass warrants that a the SOFTWARE PRODUCT will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of thirty 30 days from the date of receipt and b any Support Services provided by Sawgrass shall be substantially as described in applicable written materials provided to you by Sawgrass and Sawgrass support engineers will make commercially reasonable efforts to solve any problem issues Some states and jurisdictions do not allow limitations on duration of an implied warranty so the above limitation may not apply to you To the extent allowed by applicable la
28. ep Size and click on Print Colors once again Continue with steps 1 3 until you find your desired color V The Custom Palette Let us assume that you have found the exact color you need using the Color Finder tool What you will want to do next is apply these custom color values to either an existing palette or to create a new custom palette altogether This allows you access to this color again should the same job arise How to use Custom Palette First you need to assign the CMYKRB values of the matched color from the Color Finder palette to the Output Color CMYKRB fields in the Custom Palette section Give your new custom color a descriptive Name in its designated field e g IBM Blue Next assign an RGB Input Color value There are two methods to establish this value 1 f you have the original file sample the color that was matched in your graphic design application with the eye dropper tool This will give you the RGB value of that color Input this value into the RGB Input Color fields of the Custom Palette section 2 f you do not have the original file or the artwork has not yet been designed simply click on the Input Color Chooser button and then click on Define Custom Colors From the color matrix find a color that closely resembles the color that you are adding to the custom palette At the bottom right of the color matrix window are the RGB values Simply click OK and the RGB Input Color values will be
29. etes the ink cartridge installation for the R800 or the R1800 Selecting Paper For information on selecting the appropriate paper to use with your SubliJet IQ M inks please check our website at http www sublimation com support or call your authorized SubliJet reseller While the use of copy paper or other inkjet paper will not harm your printer the transferred results may be light splotchy or uneven Some papers may even stick to the surface or leave a visible residue Heat Transfer Instructions Because you can print on a variety of surfaces you need to take all variables of the surface into account when selecting time temperature and pressure Some of the variables are thickness of surface a how fast the surface absorbs heat coatings used on the material to create a receptive surface for sublimation inks ceramics metals etc accuracy of heat press time temperature and pressure The information listed below are only guidelines Due to the differences in heat presses and the various materials you will be printing on it is not possible to give absolute figures You should check with your supplier for specific heat transfer instructions or experiment to find your own preferred settings TRANSFER TRANSFER SURFACE TIME TIME TEMP PRESSURE REMARKS SUBLIJET SUBLIJETIQ 150 210 150 210 350 40 psi Time varies with press use green M seconds 4000F tile G iE tile FR PLASTIC 33 seconds 75 80 second
30. existing application palette or you can add multiple custom colors to new custom palette files cpl acl etc Il Printing the ColorSure Palette The first step you will want to take is to print and transfer your ColorSure palette to the various substrates you will be using Most likely you will have customers who desire precise colors Having your ColorSure palette available allows the customer to choose the color from the palette that is the closest match to what they want and this gives you a starting point for finding the exact custom color that will match your customer s needs To print the ColorSure palette follow the steps below Click Start and navigate to the Printers and Faxes folder Right click on your PowerDriver icon and select Printing Preferences from the menu You may also open PowerDriver from within an Adobe or Corel program by going to File Print and choosing the PowerDriver printer from the pull down menu Click Properties to open PowerDriver Choose the paper size you will be printing the palette to Letter Legal etc Choose the substrate that you will be transferring the palette to select the speed resolution of the palette High Speed or High Quality Be sure to check the box to mirror your print click Print Palette and then transfer the palette to the previously selected substrate You now have a visual representation of how the ColorSure palette colors will appear on that p
31. fer systems This software was developed specifically for desktop sublimation systems you will discover enhanced functionality as well as a new level of color output when PowerDrivejS 1800 XG is used Used in conjunction with SubliJet digital transfer inks and SubliMAX digital transfer toners you and your customers will truly experience the next generation in digital color PowerDriver P 1800 XG System Requirements Minimum Hardware Pentium 4 2 0GHz or Athlon XP 2000 Processor 512 MB System Memory Recommended Hardware Pentium 4 3 0GHz or Athlon XP 2500 Processor 1 GB System Memory Required Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Setup I nstructions Product Overview PowerDriver is color management software that has been written as a Windows printer driver It is designed to work with Epson ink jet printers and Sawgrass sublimation ink The installation program will automatically install Sawgrass color management software the Sawgrass PowerDriver P 1800 XG printer driver software and ColorSure tools and utilities For instructions on installing PowerDriver P 1800 XG see the PowerDriver P 1800 XG Step by Step Installation documentation starting on page 19 Quick Start 1 Unpack and setup printer as described in the Epson manual 2 Install the Epson printer driver and verify printer operation 3 Insert the PowerDriver CD into the CDROM drive on the computer and install PowerDriver P 1800 XG
32. go emphasizes vivid output at the expense of color accuracy ColorSure Spot Colors When to select For all image types bitmaps scans clipart text etc that were designed using the ColorSure palette See appendix C for details on using ColorSure to design your artwork Color Management Goal Generate consistent output that reproduces colors based on the ColorSure palette ColorSure Photos When to select When you have a mix of bitmap and vector text clipart or shapes and only the vector elements were designed using the ColorSure palette Color Management Goal Generate output that reproduces photographic data using the Photo Realistic setting and uses ColorSure M Spot Colors for the vector components of the artwork If you want to know what an Easy Color setting is really doing choose a setting click apply and click on the advanced tab Your Easy Color choices are always reflected in the advanced section Print Palette Button Prints the ColorSure palette for the selected substrate ColorSure is a method for reproducing exact spot colors The two main components are 1 the transferred palette and 2 the CorelDraw Corel PhotoPaint and Adobe swatches For a complete description on how to use ColorSure to get perfect spot colors see appendix C Group 2 Color Settings Advanced Mode Overview This tab p you access to all of the color management controls available in PowerDriver 1800 XG Color cor
33. he holder for placement Leave enough slack so that the cartridge bay can easily slide from one side of the printer to the other without creating tension on the tubes 10 Obtain the short tube holder and remove the tabs from the back exposing the adhesive Attach it to the left hand side of the printer where the tubes hang down to meet the Quick Connect II box Slide the tubes into the holder for placement Congratulations You ve successfully installed an R800 Quick Connect II ink system and printer You may want to remove the printer lid or leave it open at all times You may have a little air in your lines but this Will clear after a few prints If you are going to leave your system without using it for several days you should clamp Rea Thi your lines with the tube clamps Do not raise the ink box higher than the printer Tips for Using the QuickConnect l System Check the support tube connections periodically Ensure the support arm is securely attached and not drooping and that the lid props are firmly attached If the support arm droops too low the tubing could scrape the bottom of the printer Check the ink level in your ink bags periodically Ti p As the bags empty they flatten in appearance Before beginning a large print job check the ink bags to ensure enough ink is available to finish the job Ink indicator shows as low even though ink bags are full The ink levels shown are based on
34. hown OONOOAaFRWDND gt 2 Place the Quick Connect II box on a level surface next to where your printer is going to be placed For the R800 it should be on the left hand side of the printer with the clamps facing towards the back For the R1800 it should be on the right hand side with the clamps facing towards the front Your ink bags should never be elevated above the print head Keeping the bags beside the printer at the same level assures the ink delivery a system will operate properly Read This 3 Remove the lid from the box and place it to the side eget a Mh Oe ja ae 4 Insert the ink bags into the ink box by clipping them into the corresponding connectors attached inside the box Each section is marked with which color ink should be placed there Remember to match the right color ink to its corresponding cartridge chamber Once the tube is filled there is no way to undo it 5 Once all ink bags are connected inside your Quick Connect I M ink box you will need to obtain the small primer bottle to prime each line 6 Take the cartridge in one hand and the priming bottle in the other as shown in the picture to the right Squeeze the priming bottle to release all of the air and insert it into the bottom of the cartridge to pull ink through the line and just bring ink into the reservoir 7 Once ink is in the reservoir pinch together the clamp that s connected to the tube on the outside of the box Thi
35. ing SUD amp Vector Options Intense his kicks the color intensity and saturation to the extreme This setting does not try to keep color accurate its main goal is to produce deep dark colors Artwork graphics logos and text are good candidates for this setting Some photographs will look good but typically this setting is too intense to be used with photographs This can be set for either Bitmap or Vector images Vivid This setting is most suitable for images where it is important that the colors are vivid and contrast well with each other Artwork graphics logos and text as well as photographs of landscapes or still life are good candidates for the Vivid setting This can be set for either Bitmap or Vector images Saturated The Saturated setting will make the colors in your image more intense Saturated output tries to remain color accurate with a slight bump in intensity Realistic Bitmap ONLY This setting is most suitable for reproducing skin tones in scanned photographs Original Vector ONLY This setting is most suitable for reproducing life like clipart ColorSure Checkbox ColorSure is used to replace specific colors in your image with a spot color chosen from the ColorSure palette This resulting spot color enhancement is not affected by color setting A ColorSure spot color will ALWAYS print the same See Appendix C for an overview of ColorSure ColorSure Options Print Palette Button Prints
36. ion Comment Model PowerDriver XG R800 Features Color Yes Paper available Double sided No Letter Staple No Speed Unknown Maximum resolution 1440 dpi Firg Preferences Deshnabon Name QEDETPETCETIUS v Status Ready Type PowerDriver 4 6 R1600 Where USBOO4 Comment zT PowerDriver P 1800 XG Properties Overview The following figure shows the printer properties for a registered version of PowerDriver 1800 XG There are three main property groups 1 Configuration Set Paper Transfer Substrate and Copy Count 2 Color Settings Color management control options The Color Options group comes in two modes Easy and Advanced Both are described below 3 Options Utilities for printer maintenance online help product registration and setting input profiles amp PowerDriver XG 8 R1800 Printing Preferences dii amp PowerDriver XG 8 R1800 Printing Preferences Layout Paper Quality PowerDriver xG 8 Layout Paper Quality PowerDriver 3 8 Configuration Options Configuration Options Paper Utilities Input Profile Paper Utilities Input Profile Substrate UniSub Products v Help Substrate UniSub Products gt Help Paper Auto Sheet Feeder Paper Auto Sheet Feeder v Copies E Visit Project Sublimation Copies E Visit Project Sublimation Easy Color Options Advanced Color Options Easy Color Options Advanced Color Options Color Corre
37. ion Whether you are a current business owner adding sublimation to your line up a novice intermediate sublimation user who would like to learn more or an entrepreneur exploring the dye sub industry Project Sublimation is the industry s choice for practical hands on instruction From equipment and product overview to marketing and pricing your products from the science of sublimation to color management our two day interactive workshop series will give you the background and know how needed to run a full service sublimation business At Project Sublimation workshop events you will also have the opportunity to network with fellow sublimation users across the US and Canada The new enhanced Project Sublimation web site gives attendees access to the full business assets and forums an invaluable resource for growing your sublimation business Isn t it time you took your business to the next level Project Sublimation travels to cities throughout the United States and Canada Join us in a city near you for this dynamic full service workshop Spend two days with one of our experts and get a leg up on your competition Please visit us on the web at www ProjectSublimation com or phone us toll free at 1 888 780 7349
38. ll be displayed To obtain your registration code you may do so in one of the following ways Register on line and receive your registration code via e mail Call Sawgrass Technologies Inc directly 843 884 1575 and obtain your code over the phone Send a fax and receive your registration code by fax To register you will use your Product ID displayed on the registration screen to obtain a Registration code You will need a separate registration code for every machine on which PowerDriver P 1800 XGfis installed Enter your registration code and click the Apply Code button PowerDriver XG B Registration Thank you for using PowerDriver XG 8 Please register your product Enjoy the Benefits of Registration Sawgrass is continuously making improvements to our software solutions Registering your copy of this software allows us to update your company when new versions of the software become available Stay on the cutting edge of transfer printing by registering today Dur technical support department frequently sends our customers invaluable technical updates and tips The only way to receive these updates is to become a registered user of our products Register today and take the first step to becoming a expert in your field Please visit www ProjectSublimation com for information about hands on educational workshops in a city near vou Learn expert tips and tricks for sublimation basics color management marketing pricing anid
39. lor management program that provides SubliJet users with the necessary tools to ensure colors print right the first time PowerDriver 1800 XG software is available for all major Windows based operating systems PowerDriver 1800 XG Color Sync profiles are also available for certain Macintosh based graphics programs PowerDriver P 1800 XG software and profiles are intended to give you simple easy to use color management tools to take the guesswork out of sublimation printing With the click of your mouse you can automatically optimize colors for popular substrates like Unisub Soft L ink ceramics metal and many others This is a valuable tool that saves you time money and limits your need for costly sampling trying to get the job right PowerDriver 1800 XG also comes standard with the ColorSureXG palette matching system The ColorSureXG Palette is absolutely the best way to achieve spot color accuracy in sublimation transfers The palette includes more than 170 colors that when loaded into your graphic design software allows you to fill solid portions of artwork with a color from the palette thus knowing how it will look once transferred With the help of the ColorSure Palette you will successfully choose the correct colors whether you are matching colors for a custom order or selecting colors for new artwork PowerDriver is the most advanced color management software available on the market for digital trans
40. ment choice is essential to making high quality transfers Easy Color is a fast simple way of choosing a color management scheme You choose an Easy Color setting based on the composition of the original image The chart below lists some guidelines for when to choose different Easy Color settings Choosing a setting and clicking the apply button automatically sets the bitmap vector and output settings found on the advanced tab Color Correction Preset Sets the color correction the mirror and the print quality options Easy Color Icon Easy Color Description Photo Realistic When to select If your source image is a photograph or a photographic scene Color Management Goal Realistic color reproduction The goal is to reproduce the transferred image with color that is as close as possible to the input image Clip Art and Text When to select If your source image is clip art text or a mixture of the two Color Management Goal The goal is to generate colors that are vivid and contrast well with each other The overall emphasis is to keep the transferred colors close to the input colors but still add a little extra pop to the colors Art Logo When to select If your source image is clip art text or a mixture of the two and you want to increase the intensity of the colors Color Management Goal The goal is to generate colors that are vivid and contrast well with each other Unlike the Clip Art and Text setting Art Lo
41. more about Color Settings Choose how to manage color in your images C Limited Color Management Limited Color Management is optimized for the Web It uses sRGB for the working space C Full Color Management Full Color Management is optimized for printing It uses Adobe RGB as the working space preserves existing profiles and allows you to choose sRGB or Adobe RGB when opening images without profiles Appendix C Using ColorSure and Custom Palette in PowerDriver P 1800 XG I Introduction ColorSure is a method for reproducing exact spot colors There are four main components of the ColorSure System 1 the transferred palette 2 Color Finder 3 Custom Palette and 4 the CorelDRAW and Adobe application palettes swatches 1 ColorSure Palette This is your main color palette that includes a wide variety of 190 commonly used colors To supplement this we have also included the ColorSure XG palette which consists of 155 additional colors The XG palette is meant to take advantage of the expanded color gamut available due to the addition of red and blue inks 2 Color Finder If a color you need is not on the ColorSure palette the Color Finder tool allows you to locate the exact custom color you are looking for 3 Custom Palette With the Custom Palette feature you can add new custom colors to the existing ColorSure Palette mentioned in step 1 4 Application Palettes You can add your Color Finder colors to an
42. n entitled Heat Transfer Instructions Verify all colors print correctly Run the Nozzle Check utility and clean the print heads as required My printout is really light on paper SubliJet IQ ink naturally looks muted before the heat transferring of the image After transferring is complete SubliJet s unique inks will produce a brilliant and durable final product My printout gets cut off on the bottom or side Verify the printer driver is setup for the correct paper size Your printer driver setting needs to match the paper size that is loaded in your printer Ensure the right paper guide is in the proper position When setting up the printer slide the right paper guide to the left until it clicks into position My image looks good but it washes out Ensure you pressed the garment with the proper time temperature and pressure If so try pressing longer to ensure that the dyes are penetrating the fibers sufficiently For guidelines see the section entitled Heat Transfer Instructions Ensure you used a recommended paper See the section entitled Selecting Paper Ensure your substrate is designed to accept sublimation transfers Garments made from natural fibers such as cotton are not compatible with the sublimation process Colors are light and splotchy Ensure you printed on the correct side of the paper The print side is the bright white side of the paper Ensure you used a recommended paper For more information
43. nder warranty for the remainder of the original products warranty period or 90 days whichever is longer The replacement will be shipped to you via Ground shipment Any rush shipments will be freight prepaid What your warranty does not cover Damage from misuse or neglect Damage caused by use outside of Sawgrass Technologies recommendations Limitations of Warranty THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SAWGRASS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF PROFIT OR OTHER ECONOMIC LOSS OR FOR INDIRECT SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES Table of Contents LAT OCUGTI OM tem n M 2 Abou this BOSUITIGbsuscerate federe toc Dor aed ua oou obe etsium tee bhadasc su cav mbede nda o qu foc Lose pU iR MM NUM ras cuu dance ALME OUA 3 Quick Connect II Set up for the R800 amp R1800 unnnuunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnrrrrrnrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrnnnnnn 4 Printer Setup for thie RISOO e C 5 Printer Serup orhe SOO denora a R 10 Tips for Using the QuickConnect IM Syste Mi ernir ee a e cmo ct Venta veru dae 13 Ink Cartridge Set up for the R800 amp R1800 ssssssssesssssssseenenn nennen nennen nean nnn nnns nnn a irren 14 SCIECUING Papel NE LM AN Dn x 15 misi PralnSier IMSWUCIONS EE E
44. nds present 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 amp R1800 Printer User s Guide If one or more of the nozzles fail to print perform a Print Head Cleaning For further instructions see the EPSON Stylus Photo R800 amp or H1800 Printer User s Guide Technical Support If you are having difficulties achieving good results from your SubliJet IQ M inks you have several support options 1 Telephone You may contact your authorized SubliJet reseller during their normal hours of operation for assistance A full listing of authorized SubliJet Resellers is available on our Web site at www sublimation com In addition you may also contact Sawgrass Technical Support at 843 884 1575 between the hours of 8 00 AM and 5 30 PM Eastern Standard Time 2 Internet Visit the Technical Support area of the Sawgrass Technologies Inc website at www sublimation com The troubleshooting utility found here will provide you with solutions to some of the most common problems You may submit a detailed description of your problem if you need further assistance 3 E mail You may e mail Sawgrass Technical Support with a detailed description of your problem at support sublimation com 4 Fax You may fax a detailed description of your problem to Sawgrass Technical Support at 843 849 3847 Project Sublimat
45. owerDriver Lite PowerDriverSupra 1800 XG8 and PowerDriver P xG5 IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY This Sawgrass Technologies Inc End User License Agreement EULA is a legal agreement between you either an individual or a single entity and Sawgrass Technologies Inc for the Sawgrass software product identified above which includes computer software and may include associated media printed materials and online or electronic documentation SOFTWARE PRODUCT By installing copying or otherwise using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA do not install or use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT Software PRODUCT LICENSE Copyright laws and international copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties protect the SOFTWARE PRODUCT The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed notsold The title to and ownership of this SOFTWARE PRODUCT remains with Sawgrass Technologies Inc Sawgrass GRANT OF LICENSE This EULA grants you the following rights e his license is provided to you for your use according to the terms hereof You may install and use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT packaged herewith to practice the printing process described in U S Patent No 5 488 907 the Sawgrass Process The use of any ink dye or pigment to practice the Sawgrass Process other than a Subli et ink which is purchased from Sawgrass or its authorized distributor is not a licensed us
46. p Color 2 will change its values on the Y vertical axis Step Color 2 Step Color 4 p m ES fa tena E alanin Om UNE EN im a t Step Colo r2 Pessima ma molam 5 ihv pad ad d Color Finder Palette with two Step Colors f you modify your Start Color with three steps Step Color 1 will remain the same However Step Color 2 and Step Color 3 will form an imaginary X and their values will change on opposing diagonal Y axes mum E5EEEHEHNENEEN as ct mt nBEsHEHHEHEEHEHENEN EBSEENEMEENNNNM DRESSERS UCPESSEBHEEENEMENM Step Color 1 Step Color 1 DEEEHEHHEEEEE UL PBEEHEEHRENEERN PERBEHERREREEMHREREE FEBEERRREREMRERE fIFFEEBEHRHREEEMMME CRBREEREEEEENR Step Color 3 Step Color 2 Cees B nde m Color Finder Palette with three Step Colors Next determine what Step Size you want to apply to the Color Finder palette This is simply a question of how much you want your Start Color to fluctuate If your Start Color is close to the color you are looking for use a low Step Size i e 5 10 However if your start color is not close to what you are looking for use a higher Step Size You can enter any otep Size value between 1 and 40 As an example let s say your Start Color is C 20 M 100 Y 150 K 0 R 0 B 0 and you select Cyan and Magenta to be your Step Colors You also enter a Step Size of 10 When the Print Colors
47. personalize customize or create short run output This document contains information for using SubliJet IQ M inks and helpful tips are also provided for getting the best results from your transfers The information provided pertains only to the use of SubliJet IQ M in your EPSON Stylus Photo R800 amp or R1800 printer If you have questions about the operation of your EPSON printer refer to the EPSON Stylus Photo H800 amp or H1800 Printer User s Guide Technical support is available from your Authorized SubliJet reseller or directly from Sawgrass Technologies Inc See the section entitled Technical Support for additional information We at Sawgrass strive to provide you with the tools to make the sublimation process easy to learn and simple to master We hope you will find that the tools we have developed will make your years in the sublimation business fun and profitable Please feel free to contact us with your feedback about our products For additional information on our other products visit our web site at www sublimation com Thank you and enjoy your XG System About this Document This document contains descriptions and procedures for using SubliJet IQ inks and the XG oystem along with additional information for getting the best results from your transfers The documentation provided pertains only to the use of SubliJet IQ M inks in your EPSON Stylus Photo R800 or R1800 ink jet printer To assist you in the overall setup process
48. plete Ed Congratulations II You have successfully installed PowerDrver 2G A800 Using PowerDriver P 1800 XG in Windows 2000 XP PowerDriver P 1800 XG is simple to use Whenever you have SubliJet inks in your printer you should print using PowerDriver 1800 XG Do not print to your Epson printer with the Epson printer driver printing with the Epson driver will not give you the benefit of color management Quick Start Example Corel Draw c N 4 5 Open Create an image in Corel Draw Select print from the File menu Select the PowerDriver P 1800 XG printer Use the properties button to access and set the Substrate Resolution and Advanced options Click Print Setting PowerDriver 1800 XG printer properties To configure PowerDriver P 1800 XG for the correct substrate you must display its printer properties There are two ways to display the printer properties From the Windows Desktop 1 Click on Start Printers and Faxes 2 Right click on your PowerDriver printer 3 4 select Properties from the pop up menu Select the Printing Preferences button From an Application 1 2 Select File Print Setup Choose the PowerDriver 1800 XG printer from the list of printers Click the Properties button E PowerDriver XG R800 Properties Color Management Security Device Settings General Sharing Ports Advanced De _ Ca Ieee Locat
49. r sd emk ort o Gay leor oO Profile Mizmatchesz Ask When Opening A Ask When Pasting Missing Profiles m ask When pening PERE Iv Preview Description To Print RGB Graphics Choose File Print and set the options as described below Print s Printer System Printer Print Range Cancel Al Setup f Selection C Pages From 1 To Print Quality High Copies 12d PrinttaFile Collate Copies Encoding Binary ource opace Cs Set to Document B Intagged RGB Document Tm TH U S Web Coated SWOP v2 Print Space Set to Same Profile Same As Source NENNEN D UP tmt As Source To Print CMYK Graphics Choose File Print and set the options as described below Pri a Printer System Printer Setup C Selection Pages From 1 To Print Quality High Copies 12 Prntta File Collate Copies Encoding f Binary Set to Document Source Space f Document Mnagged C Proof Setup Management Adobe Photoshop 7 and CS Color Setup From the main menu choose Edit Color Settings On the Color Settings dialog box turn all Color Management Policies off Turn off Profile Mismatches Color Settings i x Settings Custom Advanced Mode Working Spaces 4 Reset
50. reatly reduce lint or debris on the shirt MOISTURE amp HUMIDITY PROBLEMS The addition of moisture to the sublimation process can cause unwanted results Under normal circumstances the small amount of moisture that can accumulate in your paper is absorbed directly into the transfer substrate however hard substrates like metal and ceramic are unable to absorb excess moisture Some of problems that are attributed to moisture include color shifting colors lose accuracy bleeding of the image and uneven transfer of solid filled areas To avoid these problems Keep your paper in a dry place f you suspect moisture set the paper on your press for a few seconds Do not press it Just expose it to the warmth The heat radiating from the press should help evaporate most of the moisture a o eliminate moisture in fabric press the fabric for 10 seconds before doing the heat transfer Use an absorbent cloth or fresh non textured paper towel behind the transfer sheet to absorb the moisture Supplies amp Equipment Contact your reseller to purchase sublimation supplies and equipment For more information see the Sublimation Supplies Directory on our website at www sublimation com Operating Conditions Certain environmental conditions should be taken into account for the operation of SubliJet Q inks including temperature and relative humidity Supported Operating Conditions are 65 80 F with 40 60 relative humidi
51. rection allows you to create transfers from all kinds of images from photorealistic i images to spot color logos For maximum flexibility PowerDriver P 1800 XG lets you color correct bitmap and vector elements differently even if they are in the same graphics file For example if you scan a photograph and import it into CorelDraw PowerDriver will use the color management settings that have been selected for Bitmap If you then add text on top of the bitmap image PowerDriver will use the color management settings that have been selected for Vector The photograph and the text will be color corrected differently Why You can now sublimate images with realistic photographic backgrounds that have vivid spot color text Supra Vector and Bitmap Explanation Bitmaps are a grid of pixels Bitmaps come from digital cameras scanners and photo CDs Bitmaps can also be created in applications like Corel PhotoPaint or Adobe PhotoShop Bitmaps have file extensions like GIF JPG BMP and TIF Vector components consist of shapes curves lines and text They are created in programs such as CorelDraw and Adobe Illustrator Higher end programs like CorelDraw can combine Vector and Bitmaps into a single image As a rule of thumb if the object in your image is made of curves text shapes or fills it will be color corrected using the PowerDriver Vector settings All other image types will be color corrected based on the PowerDriver 1800 XG Bitmap sett
52. s 400 METAL Other White 40 seconds 60 seconds 3750F 40 psi Time varies with metal manufacturer Silver Gold 4000F Contact your reseller for correct time and temperature Place absorbent sheet on bottom plate of heat press Then place transfer paper face up on top of the absorbent Next place the substrate face down on top of the transfer paper Remove paper from substrate immediately after transferring for best results METAL Universal 4000F Use absorbent remove plastic Woods MOUSEPADS 4000F M BRIT T FABRIC amp 25 seconds 45 40 PERFORMANCE APPAREL SOFT L INK 25seconds 35 indi ul MN psi Press for 5 secs to eliminate moisture use Teflon sheet between sides of shirt to prevent blow TEC FILM 210seconds 210 seconds 350 F NEUE PRODUCTS PRODUCTS 75seconds 75 85 seconds 400 F UPRA PowerRDRIVER 1800 lt SUBLIJET XG8 COLOR MANAGEMENT DRIVER FOR THE EPSON 1800 8 COLOR User Guide For the Epson R800 amp R1800 For distribution with SubliJ et IQ only NOT FOR RESALE Hev 3 0 Introduction Using PowerDriver P 1800 XG SubliJet digital printing systems are comprised of a few key tools to ensure high quality output each time you print with SubliJet PowerDriver 1800 XG color management software is one of those tools PowerDriver 1800 XG color management software is a professional grade co
53. s will ensure that no more ink will pull into the reservoir until you are ready for it 8 Do this for each cartridge 9 Place the lid back onto the Quick Connect II ink box and gently place the cartridges on top of the box while you are completing the printer setup Printer Set up for the R1800 1 Turn the printer on lift the lid and press the cartridge replacement button 2 The cartridge bay will shift into the remove position Lift the bay lid and remove any installed cartridges D Remove the cartridge cover by gently pushing on the right side and twisting to the right as shown below 4 Take the cartridge placement sticker and place it over the existing one on the cartridge bay 5 Install the cartridge chips as shown in the pictures below Start by lining up the first chip with the yellow dot with the yellow ink slot in the cartridge bay Then line up the second chip with the black dot with the black slot in the cartridge bay 6 Insert the plastic cross bars into place by sliding the notched end into the back of the chip holders 7 Slide the cartridge bay to the center of the printer to install the sublimation cartridges It must be to the left of the gray bar before any cartridges can be installed 8 Gently place the cartridges into the cartridge bay Start with the yellow cartridge on the left and attach the cartridges in this order from left to right Yellow Magenta Cyan Light Cy
54. the High Quality option Group 3 Printer Options Utilities Click this button to display a utilities screen From the utilities screen you can print a nozzle check pattern run a print head cleaning cycle align the printer s print head spool a PowerDriver 1800 XG print file to the printer and print a page of primary ink colors Help This will display a help dialog box for an easy overview of the PowerDriver 1800 XG driver functions and settings Also contains a link to the Sawgrass Technologies website Register If the PowerDriver 1800 XG product has not been registered click this button for instructions on how to register the product and unlock all the features Input Profile This option allows you to specify an input profile that the driver will use when color correcting your image If you are printing scanned artwork and your scanner manufacturer provided ICC profiles for your scanner model select the profile here In order to select a profile IT MUST BE INSTALLED ON YOUR MACHINE To install a profile on your machine locate the profile on your machine using Windows Explorer PowerDriver supports both ICC and ICM profile types Right click on the profile file name and select Install Watch Instructional Video Clicking this button will launch the PowerDriver 1800 XG instructional video This tutorial will explore each feature of this powerful software and teach you the tricks of creating a flawless tr
55. tions of this EULA In the event of termination you must destroy all copies ofthe SOFTWARE PRODUCT and all of its component parts COPYRIGHT All title and copyrights in and to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT including but not limited to any images photographs animations video audio music text and applets incorporated into the SOFTWARE PRODUCT the accompanying printed materials and any copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT are owned by Sawgrass Technologies Inc or its suppliers Copyright laws and international treaty provisions protect the SOFTWARE PRODUCT Therefore you must treat the SOFTWARE PRODUCT like any other copyrighted material except that you may install the SOFTWARE PRODUCT on a computer for the uses permitted hereby You may not copy the printed materials accompanying the SOFTWARE PRODUCT You may not loan rent lease or otherwise transfer the other medium to another user except as part of the permanent transfer as provided above of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The SOFTWARE PRODUCT and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252 227 7013 or subparagraphs c 1 and 2 of the Commercial Computer S oftware R estricted Rights at 48 CFR 52 227 19 as applicable MISCELLANEOUS a If you acquired this product in the Unit
56. transferring the ColorSure Palette you see that you have an array of colors to work with There will be times however when the color you need is not included in the ColorSure Palette This is where the Color Finder tool comes in handy The Color Finder tool allows you to start with a specific color e g navy blue and find similar colors in the same family by adding and subtracting up to three colors CMYKRB called Step Colors For example starting with navy blue with a CMYKRB value of 60 60 0 40 0 0 and choosing two step colors e g cyan and magenta would expand the original navy blue in four directions more cyan less cyan more magenta and less magenta This expanded color chart specific to a particular substrate and printing speed is outputted directly to your printer How to use Color Finder Open the PowerDriver window as instructed in Printing the ColorSure Palette outlined in Section Il First make sure you select your desired Substrate Output High Speed or High Quality and the Mirror option from the Printing Preferences window Click Apply at the bottom of the window This is a very important step as it will affect the final printed output At the bottom of the window click the Custom Palette button this will open the Custom Palette Utility window Click on Color Chooser and select your desired starting color from the matrix If you do not wish to use Color Chooser you have the option to manually enter th
57. ty Optimum Operating Conditions are 68 75 F with 40 60 relative humidity Storage Care should be taken to prevent storing SubliJet below freezing temperatures 32 F 0 C Do not expose SubliJet to extreme heat temperatures in excess of 104 F 40 C If SubliJet has been in storage you should allow it to reach room temperature before using it Do not expose SubliJet cartridges directly to light especially sunlight for extended periods For best results install your SubliJet cartridges by the date on the cartridge Please refer to the individual ink bag cartridge for the specific ink expiration date Troubleshooting The troubleshooting tips found in this section relate mainly to problems that can be seen in transferred SubliJet images If you are having problems related to the performance of your printer please refer to the Problem Solving section found in the EPSON Stylus Photo R800 amp or R1800 Printer User s Guide The colors in my transferred image are incorrect The image may need color adjustment Use PowerDriver color matching software For more information on how to use this software please see the section entitled PowerDriver P 1800 XG User s Guide Ensure you used the right printer driver and driver settings Please see the section entitled PowerDriver 1800 XG User s Guide Ensure you pressed the item with the proper time temperature and pressure For guidelines see the sectio
58. using cartridges not bulk systems therefore the ink level indication is not accurate and should not be used to judge the level of ink in reaming in the Quick Connect bags To reset your ink indicator levels to continue printing turn off the printer via the front power button and leave it off for 15 or more seconds or press the cartridge replacement button twice How to remove the QuickConnect II system from the printer Clamp off the tubes before removing The cartridges may drip slightly when removed from the printer because they are filled with more ink than the sponge can retain Keep the cartridges above the level of the ink bags until you are able to plug the exit holes with electrical tape Please note the exit port area must be perfectly dry or the tape won t stick Ink Cartridge Set up for the R800 amp R1800 H800 1 Turn the printer on lift the lid and press the cartridge replacement button 2 he cartridge bay will shift into the remove position Lift the bay lid and remove any installed cartridges 3 Insert the Sublijet IQ M cartridges in the following order from left to right Yellow Magenta Cyan Light Cyan Black Red Blue Light Magenta R1800 CAUTION Do not shake ink cartridge prior to or after installation Read This 4 Once all cartridges are in place close the cartridge cover and press the ink button to move the print head back to the ink cartridge parked position 5 This compl
59. w implied warranties on the SOFTWARE PRODUCT if any are limited to thirty 30 days CUSTOMER REMEDIES Sawgrass and its suppliers entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be at Sawgrass option either a return of the price paid if any or b repair or replacement of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT that does not meet Sawgrass Limited Warranty and which is returned to Sawgrass with a copy of your receipt This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT has resulted from accident abuse or misapplication Any replacement SOFTWARE PRODUCT will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty 30 days whichever is longer Outside the United States neither these remedies nor any product support services offered by Sawgrass are available without proof of purchase from an authorized international source NO OTHER WARRANTIES To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law Sawgrass and its suppliers disclaim all other warranties and conditions either express or implied including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose title and non infringement with regard to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT and the provision of or failure to provide Support Services This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have others which vary from state jurisdiction to State jurisdiction LIMITATION OF LIABILITY To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law

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