Sawgrass Technologies R1800 - Stylus Photo Color Inkjet Printer User manual

SubliJetIQ™/ChromaBlastTM
Hybrid - Dual Decoration System
Getting Started Guide
For EPSON StylusPhoto R1800
Revision 2.0

SubliJet IQ/ChromaBlastTM
Getting Started Guide
for the
EPSON StylusPhoto R1800
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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.............................................................................................................. 5
Tips for Using the QuickConnect II™ System..................................................................................10
Selecting Paper & Heat Transfer Instructions – SubliJet Inks.......................................................... 11
Selecting Paper & Heat Transfer Instructions – ChromaBlast Inks .................................................. 11
R1800 Hybrid Dual Decoration User Guide.....................................................................................13
ChromaBlast R1800 Driver Step by Step Installation....................................................................14
PowerDriverR1800 IQ Driver Step by Step Installation....................Error! Bookmark not defined.
Using the PowerDriver R1800 IQ in Windows 2000/XP................................................................23
PowerDriver R1800 IQ Properties - Overview............................................................................... 24
Using the ChromaBlast R1800 Driver in Windows 2000/XP.........................................................29
ChromaBlast R1800 Properties - Overview...................................................................................30
Appendices.....................................................................................................................................34
Appendix A: Network Printing in Windows 2000, XP........................................................................34
Appendix B: Over-riding Graphic Software Color Management ....................................................... 35
Appendix C: Using ColorSure™ and Custom Palette....................................................................... 40
Tips for Successful Sublimation .....................................................................................................46
Supplies & Equipment ....................................................................................................................47
Storage...........................................................................................................................................47
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................49
Technical Support...........................................................................................................................51
Project Sublimation ........................................................................................................................51
Project Cotton................................................................................................................................52

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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 delivery system, and PowerDriverIQ color matching
software. This revolutionary, comprehensive system takes sublimation and cotton decoration to
the professional level, allowing users to create perfect transfers with minimal effort. The
comprehensive CMYK in configuration provides a wide color gamut, creates noticeably smoother
gradient transitions, captures finer detail and adds color depth.
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,
UniSub, and Hanes Soft L’Ink®T-shirts, resulting in an attractive, durable product. This system
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 personalize, customize or create short-run output.
The ChromaBlast Driver™ is user-friendly software that enables you to maximize output quality
and quantity for decorating to cotton surfaces. Bundled with the SubliJet IQ driver, this hybrid
solution gives the user a powerful combination of customized decorations options.
This document contains information for using SubliJet IQ™ and ChromaBlast digital transfer 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™ and ChromaBlastTM in your EPSON Stylus
R1800 printer. If you have questions about the operation of your EPSON printer, refer to the
EPSON Stylus Photo R800 &/or R1800 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 and cotton decoration 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.sawgrassink.com.
Thank you and enjoy your R1800 Hybrid Dual Decoration system

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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.
The documentation provided pertains only to the use of SubliJet IQ™ and ChromaBlastTM 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 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.
Indicates useful tips for
printing and sublimation.

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Before you Begin
Quick Connect II™ Set-up for the Epson R1800
1.Check to ensure that you have all of the components necessary to setup your
Quick Connect II™ system.
2. Place the Quick Connect II box on a level surface next to where
your printer is going to be placed. The R1800 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 system will operate
properly.
3. Remove the lid from the box and place it to the side. Place the
Ink Configuration Sticker on the Front of the bottom box just above
the white connector clips.
Components
1. Ink Cartridge + tubes
2. 1 x Long Tube Grip
3. 1 x Short Tube Grip
4. Chips
5. 8x SubliJet & ChromaBlast Ink Bags
(Not included with QC II)
6. Small primer bottle
7. Cartridge Cover (R1800 Only)
8. Ink configuration sticker
9. Rubber Gloves
10. Ink Box
11. ChromaBlast R1800 Driver CD
12. SubliJet R1800 IQ Driver CD
It is crucial that the OEM ink supplied with your
printer is installed before you attempt to install
your SubliJet IQ™ and ChromaBlastTM inks. This
allows for two things: First, it primes the ink
delivery system, ensuring that the SubliJet IQ™
and ChromaBlastTM 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 installation.

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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.
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. 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. This 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.
Remember to match the
right color ink to its
corresponding cartridge
chamber. Once the tube is
filled, there is no way to
undo it!

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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.

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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 7 8
SJ ink SJ ink SJ ink SJ ink CB ink CB ink CB ink CB ink
Y M C K K C M Y
8. 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.

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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 tension on the
tubes.
12. 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.

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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 lines with
the tube clamps.
Do not raise the ink box higher than the printer.

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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 droops too low, the tubing could scrape the bottom of
the printer.
Check the ink level in your ink bags periodically.
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 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.

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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 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,
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.
SURFACE TRANSFER TIME
SUBLIJET
TRANSFER
TIME
SUBLIJET IQ TEMP PRESSURE REMARKS
CERAMIC 150-210
seconds 150-210 seconds 350- 400oF 40 psi Time varies with press, use green
tile mat for ceramic tile
FR PLASTIC 33 seconds 75-80 seconds 400oF 40 psi Remove Plastic
METAL (Other) White,
Silver, Gold 40 seconds 60 seconds 375oF - 400oF 40 psi Time varies with metal manufacturer
(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
Woods) 40 seconds 60 seconds 400oF 40 psi Use absorbent, remove plastic
MOUSEPADS 25 seconds 45 seconds 400oF 40 psi
POLYESTERFABRIC&
PERFORMANCEAPPAREL 25 seconds 45 seconds 400oF 40 psi
SOFT L’INK™ 25 seconds 35 seconds 400oF 40 psi Press for 5 secs to eliminate
moisture, use Teflon sheet between
sides of shirt to prevent “blow
through”
TEC FILM 210 seconds 210 seconds 350oF 40 psi
UNISUB™ PRODUCTS 75 seconds 75-85 seconds 400oF 40 psi Remove Plastic

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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 when image is transferred. If your image is already reversed in your graphic program,
leave this box unchecked.
TRANSFERRING THE IMAGE USING A COMMERCIAL HEAT PRESS
1. If desired, you may trim the non-printed area before transferring, leaving .25 in. margin around the
printed area.
2. Place garment on the heat press. Cover with ChromaBlast paper with image face down.
3. Press image according to proper pressure, heat, and time settings.
4. Peel the paper off the shirt while the shirt is still hot using an even motion.
5. Stretch the image area while the shirt is hot from both left to right and top to bottom to reduce the
hand.
HEAT PRESS SETTINGS
Pressure: Heavy. If using a pneumatic press, set the pressure to 60 psi.
Temperature and Time: 350°F (176°C) for 45-60 seconds
Due to variations in cotton garments and in heat presses, time and temperature can be adjusted for
preferred performance up to 400°F for 25 seconds. Some scorching may occur, but will wash out.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Store ChromaBlast media in a cool, dry area within the provided plastic storage bag. Do not remove from
carton until ready to use.

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User Guide
For distribution with SubliJet IQand ChromaBlastTM only
NOT FOR RESALE
Rev 2.0
For the Epson R1800

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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 – 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
Product Overview - ChromaBlast
The ChromaBlast R1800 Driver™ v1.0 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 ChromaBlast™ ink. The installation program
will install Sawgrass color management software, the Sawgrass ChromaBlast™ printer driver software, and ColorSure
tools and utilities.
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 R1800 Hybrid Driver v1.0 CD into the CD-ROM drive on the computer to begin the installation
process.
Step By Step Installation – ChromaBlast Driver
To get started printing as soon as possible, these are the steps Sawgrass recommends you perform while setting
up your hybrid printer driver software.
1. Setup the printer according to the Epson instructions.
2. Install the SubliJet and ChromaBlast inks.
3. Install the Epson printer driver. According to the Epson user’s manual.
4. After the Epson driver is installed, check to see which port the printer is set to:
a. In XP you can do this by clicking on Start, Printers and Faxes. For XP with the Classic menu enabled, click
Start, Settings, Printers.
b. Right click on the Epson printer you just installed and click on the Properties option.
c. Select the Ports tab and write down the port the printer is assigned to. You will use this later in the PowerDriver
IQ and ChromaBlast R1800 Driver™ v1.0 software installation.
5. Insert the R1800 Hybrid CD v1.0 into your CD-ROM drive. The installation process should begin automatically
6. The Welcome screen is displayed. Click Next to proceed.