Macon Innovations 228 Posted April 27, 2016 Anybody on the forum do large format sublimation? I have a customer that wants something done that's 27" X 36" and he specifically wants it sublimated..... Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcbevins 340 Posted April 27, 2016 This tend to be a cutting crowd. You might find someone over on http://www.t-shirtforums.com/ via a search or their vendor listings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted April 27, 2016 I can't remember anyone on here that popped for that big knight presshttp://www.bestblanks.com/geoknightmaxipress.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperman 719 Posted April 27, 2016 I was on the fence of buying the press..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OWJones 1,981 Posted May 3, 2016 I know Conde does large format printing on demand - not sure if they press for you, too... http://www.dyetrans.com/sublimation_fulfillment.php 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted May 5, 2016 I can't remember anyone on here that popped for that big knight presshttp://www.bestblanks.com/geoknightmaxipress.html I was tempted when I went for a lease but due to the payments would be more than my rent I went against it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennD 2 Posted May 19, 2016 I do large format sublimation. I can print up to 64" wide and however long but I can't press larger then 16" x 20" which would still leave you high & dry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted May 19, 2016 I do large format sublimation. I can print up to 64" wide and however long but I can't press larger then 16" x 20" which would still leave you high & dry. how do you produce your large format work without being able to heat it that large? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennD 2 Posted May 19, 2016 The largest items that we currently press are with an image area of 12"x12". We recently had a request for 12"x24" tiles and looked into purchasing a larger platen heat press but we declined after speaking with some tile manufacturers and finding out the fragility of that size tile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted May 19, 2016 was thinking that printing sublimation on 64" wide to make economic sense you would want a way to apply - must be you make up in volume on small items Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennD 2 Posted May 19, 2016 I do a large volume of 'one-off' custom items. I lay out and use the full extent of the paper and then trim out the individual items that I need. I can get 16 (15 oz.) mugs on a strip - using my templates they cut to fix exact so there is no question that each and every mug will be the same. I also do 11 oz. mugs, water bottles, multiple tile sizes (and grades) and some metal and hardboard items. The cost of sub paper is pretty inexpensive so any waste is negligible. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted May 19, 2016 cost of a 64" printer is substantial - glad it works out for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites