GraphxNMore 282 Posted December 15, 2014 When doing mugs, is there a downside to printing fronts and backs separately? I'd like to utilize as much space on the paper as possible. It just seems like a waste of space to leave all that blank between both sides. Will the tape that is in direct contact with the heat leave a mark? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted December 15, 2014 not sure what you mean - I print full handle to handle. shy leave a gap 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted December 15, 2014 ok re read the post and think I know what you are saying - you can tape each side on but I try to cover the entire mug so in my case it didn't matter - but I get what you are saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GraphxNMore 282 Posted December 15, 2014 Yes, like the one on the far right in your bottom picture..... Say you want to put a date or name on the opposite side. I've read on here that tape will leave a stain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GraphxNMore 282 Posted December 15, 2014 Also, can you go back later and sub additional images at a later time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted December 15, 2014 I was told by conde years ago you can go back an add more later -just never tried it - never had a problem with tape leaving mark either - I have cut apart a printed page I misjudged by a smidge from one side to the other and taped it back together so the images came out perfect 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GraphxNMore 282 Posted December 15, 2014 Sweet. My grandma taught me to be frugal.......... I heed her advice on CERTAIN things. LOL 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neuromax 97 Posted December 15, 2014 I have done it several times with no problem and I have NEVER seen any signs of where the tape was. I have also added something different to the other side the next day and didn't see any difference. I will say that mug sized paper (9.5"x4") is only about $7 for a pack of 100 so at .07 per page its worth it to me to print both sides at the same time and not have to fool with lining anything up. At most you are going to save 1/2 sheet, the aggravation isn't worth that .035 cents to me LOL 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragonomine 5 Posted January 5, 2015 What is your preferred printer? My needs are simple. Just mostly black text on one side of the mug. Other colors if the buyer chooses but I don't think I'll be putting actual photos on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted January 5, 2015 I prefer the ricohs with sublimaiton ink - they are more forgiving when not used for a couple months at a time. if you think you will be making sublimation items every other day then a epson with cobra inks - or if you want to remember to print every other day when you aren't using it. I tend to turn mine off for a couple months at a time so I pay more for the gel ink ricoh sublimation printer like usc sells 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT57 135 Posted January 10, 2015 are you using a mug press or wrap. This question is for all who do mugs. ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted January 10, 2015 One of the few who uses a press happily. I made a template so when I design I stay out of the areas close to the handles and the very bottom where the press never seems to get the mugs hot enough. If I did a ton of mugs I'd upgrade to wraps but I do less than a case a year so this works for me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
security802 686 Posted January 11, 2015 are you using a mug press or wrap. This question is for all who do mugs. ? I have both. The wraps are good for edge to edge designs, but for the quick picture or text mug that is inside the "cold" zone of the press I use my press. I also bought a small convection oven from Wally World to keep in my office to use with my wraps. What is your preferred printer? My needs are simple. Just mostly black text on one side of the mug. Other colors if the buyer chooses but I don't think I'll be putting actual photos on. I have the Epson WF30 from Cobra and have been very happy with it. When I have no work for customers, I either do a full color print or make a Sub sample for my sample case 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrileygraphics 11 Posted January 15, 2015 I just did 4 cases (144) mugs for a wedding, almost all the mugs were with an image on one side. However a couple of them needed special stuff on the back like mother and father of he bride and groom and so on. I mistakenly forgot to put one of the additions on the back side of the mug and added it to a mug i had already pressed i just covered the image from the first press with a piece of blank copy paper folded over with no issues. As far as tape residue everything was fine until like the last 3 mugs, ran out of heat tape and used some very very small pieces of blue painters tape and yes those left little light grey marks on the mugs that you really wouldn't see from a foot a way but looking at the mugs closely you can see were the tape was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
