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™ TM
SubliJet IQ /ChromaBlast
Hybrid - Dual Decoration System
Getting Started Guide
®
For EPSON Stylus Photo R1800
Revision 2.0
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™ TM SubliJet IQ /ChromaBlast Getting Started Guide for the ® EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 © Copyright 2007, Sawgrass Technologies, Inc., Revision 2.0 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
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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 SubliJet IQ ink, and you
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® ® ® PowerDriver IQ , PowerDriver XG , PowerDriver Lite , PowerDriver ® Supra 8 R1800 IQ PowerDriver XG and ChromaBlast Driver™ 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 electron
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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
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Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. Limited Warranty TM – 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 888-253-1679 or an Authorized Sawgrass Reseller. A technical support representative will t
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Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 2 About this Document ........................................................................................................................ 3 Quick Connect II™ Set-up for the R1800 ........................................................................................... 4 Printer Set-up for the R1800....................
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the R1800 Hybrid Dual Decoration System with SubliJet IQ™ and ChromaBlast digital transfer inks. This system for the EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 is the latest advancement from Sawgrass Technologies, Inc., a leader in the development of digitally driven color transfer technologies and related products. Your R1800 Hybrid Dual Decoration System includes: SubliJet IQ™ inks, ChromaBlast digital transfer inks, the QuickConnect II ™ ink del
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About this Document This document contains descriptions and procedures for using SubliJet IQ and ChromaBlast inks and the R1800 IQ System, along with additional information for getting the best results from your transfers. TM The documentation provided pertains only to the use of SubliJet IQ™ and ChromaBlast inks in your EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 ink jet printer. To assist you in the overall setup process, references are made back to the EPSON Stylus Photo R800 &/or R1800 Printer B
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Before you Begin It is crucial that the OEM ink supplied with your printer is installed before you attempt to install TM your SubliJet IQ™ and ChromaBlast inks. This allows for two things: First, it primes the ink delivery system, ensuring that the SubliJet IQ™ TM and ChromaBlast inks will load more easily. Second, it familiarizes you with the basic operation of your printer. Please see the EPSON Stylus Photo R800 or R1800 Printer User’s Guide for instructions on in
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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 II™ ink box, you will need to obtain the small primer bottle to prime each line. 6. Tak
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3. Remove the cartridge cover by gently pushing on the right side and twisting to the right as shown below. 4. 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 -
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5. Insert the plastic cross bars into place by sliding the notched end into the back of the chip holders. 6. 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. 7. Gently place the cartridges into the cartridge bay. Start with the yellow cartridge on the left and attach the cartridges in this order: Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6
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9. Attach the custom cover to the cartridge bay. Be careful not to pinch the tubes when closing the cover. 10. 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. 11. 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
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13. 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. 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 days, you should clamp your li
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Tips for Using the QuickConnect II™ System Make sure you install the SubliJet IQ Driver and theChromaBlast Driver™ from the CD that came with your Quick Connect II system. Perform a nozzle check from the SubliJet and ChromaBlast Driver™. A few cleanings may be necessary to get a good nozzle check. 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 dro
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Selecting Paper - Sublimation For information on selecting the appropriate paper to use with your SubliJet IQ™ 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 - Sublimation Because you
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Printing and Heat Transfer Instructions – ChromaBlast cotton decoration inks Recommended Applications White or light colored fabrics in 100% cotton. PRINTING Print using the supplied ChromaBlast Driver program only. The print side of ChromaBlast media is opposite the ChromaBlast logo. • For the R1800, place print side face up in the printer tray. Mirror Image: Check this box in the ChromaBlast Driver to ensure the image prints in reverse and that text appears correctly
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User Guide For the Epson R1800 ® TM For distribution with SubliJet IQ and ChromaBlast only NOT FOR RESALE Rev 2.0 - 13 -
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Setup Instructions – Windows XP/Windows 2000 TheR1800 Hybrid system comes supplied with a single CD that includes both the ChromaBlast and PowerDriver IQ drivers and documentation. The installation will autostart once the CD is placed in the computer. The process begins with the ChromaBlast driver and continues to the PowerDriver. On-Screen instructions will prompt the user to register the software before full installation can begin. System Requirements Minimum Hardware: Pentium 4 –
