Section 1A : Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sublimate on 100% cotton T Shirts

No you can only sublimate to polyester / acrylic type materials like the Vapor Micro Performance Line Shirts. Which uses 100% micropoly with wicking tech.

Can I transfer an image onto black or other colored fabrics

No, you can only transfer onto very light materials like white or ash.

How do ArTanium inks compare to our competitors inks ?

ArTanium have conducted internal testing and their inks provide the longest lasting UV protection with no clogging.

What temperature do ArTanium inks sublimate at ?

Our inks sublimate at around 400 degrees.

Can I Store Printed Transfers ?

You can save transfers printed with ArTainium inks for weeks or months as long as they are stored in an air condition low humidity area with noi exposure to sunlight.

Can I use any type of paper with ArTainium Inks

No, many types of paper will work with ArTanium inks but our advise is to stick with "Tried & Tested" products which are competitively priced and guaranteed to work like our Heavybond Rapid Dry Paper - Series 1401.

What is a Bulk Ink System ?

A bulk ink system is a set of specially fitted cartridges that attach to ink reservoirs outside the printer allowing you to purchase inks in bulk bottles and simply refill the bottles "on the fly".

You claim to have the best yield per set of cartridges with ArTainium Inks How Is This ?

ArTanium inks are the only inks on the market that will allow you to use the plain paper setting on your Epson printer driver which gives you up to 40% more yield from a set of cartridges, which will use up to 40% less ink than the photo paper setting.

I have heard of inks that don't need color correction is this true ?

No absolutely not and you are advised to steer well clear of companies making these claims. All inks regular and sublimation need some form of color correction, sublimation inks especially as you are heating them up and transferring them to many different substrates. We get at least 2 or 3 customers a week that have wasted lots of money and materials learning an expensive lesson. BEWARE !

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