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Welcome to another intriguing tech support week where we’ll be dishing out guides as well as step by step processes of converting your Epson printer for sublimation purposes.   There are quite a number of Epson models/ printers that can be used for sublimation printing but before we divulge into that, let’s talk a bit about sublimation printing for the benefit of those that don’t know about it.   In layman’s terms, sublimation is a method of printing that transfers a design into a material or fabric using ink and heat. So the question of how it works is what we will be discussing in details in the next paragraph.   It is quite simple, having chosen or selected the design of your choice, you use the sublimation printer to print it out onto a sublimation paper. The design is then printed onto the fabric by using a heat transfer machine press. Remember, sublimation involves the use of both ink and fabric thus, the heat in the press helps to open the fabric’s pores up, while the pressure that is put onto the fabric cools the ink down therefore turning it into a solid form.   The illustration below is a representation of the process:   Computer => Sublimation Printer => Sublimation Paper => Heat Transfer => Finished work   It is however important to note that some materials cannot be used for sublimation printing while some can. Suitable materials that can be used are as follows:    Polycotton textile    Ceramic    Polymer-coated metal    PVC    Polymer    Polyester    Polyester-made fabric    Polymer- coated plastic    Polyester-coated aluminum    Polymer- coated plastic   Here is a list of printers that can be used for sublimation just to mention a few: Epson WF- 7710, SC F7720, SC F9400, SCF100 (A3), SCF500 (A1), SC F6300 (PO) while the following can be improvised and converted to sublimation printers – L3060, L3150, L3110, L382, L3050, 3070, L1300, L850, L805, L1800, T7200,T5200 etc.   We have discussed what the sublimation process entails as well as enumerated suitable materials and printers that could enable the process of sublimation printing to move smoothly, now let’s tutor you on how to setup your Epson printer for sublimation purposes.   First and foremost, before you begin the conversion process, endeavor to print a “Nozzle check” in order to confirm the workability of the printhead of the printer to be used as this action will aid you know if the printer is still useable.   Additionally, if the printer in question isn’t a new printer and is currently using a pigment ink, it is required that the pigment ink be sucked out and thoroughly cleaned before the sublimation ink is poured into the ink tank. Thorough cleaning involves the process of “printhead cleaning” as this act helps to eliminate the old ink completely.   After the printhead cleaning process has been carried out, it is advisable to perform another “Nozzle Check” as this pattern enables you determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles.   After concluding the conversion process, you can begin your sublimation printing as shown on the illustration above. However, for best results, print your images onto a transfer paper (sublimation paper) specifically intended for sublimation printing. Then proceed to transfer the prints using an appropriately-sized heat press onto the material of your choice (finished work).   The process is quite simple once it has been mastered and diligently followed as it can be recreated at home or in the office but if you require further help with your setup, click on the link below to speak an Epson Engineer.   CLICK HERE TO SPEAK WITH AN EPSON ENGINEER     You can also contact us by writing to the email: info@epsonexpresscentre.com    

The question of how to avoid and prevent your Epson printers from clogging are often asked virtually by all Epson users as this act tends to disrupt their everyday tasks of printing quality images, copying as well as scanning. However there are several tell-tale signs that would help you spot or detect when your Epson printer is clogged and they include the following:    Low quality printout that are either faded, lined or streaked.    Printhead alerting you about the low ink but you don’t replace it at the right time.    Smear Marks.    Blank Page printout.    White lines across the page.    Colours missing.    Track Marks.    Grid patterns appearing on the prints.   On the other hand, there are several causes behind clogging and it consist primarily of the following:    Clogging affected by dried inks.    Clogging affected by debris or foreign objects.    Clogging triggered by air bubbles (it’s the most common clog).   We have been able to identify the tell-tale signs that would help you detect when your printer is clogged as well as the number of causes behind clogging, let’s go further to enumerate the prevention modalities as it often requires diligence and regular maintenance.   One of the prevention methods of keeping your Epson printer from getting clogged is using it regularly/often. Regular use of your printer would enable and keep the ink flowing properly and prevent it from drying on the printhead.   The most appropriate recommendation as a user is to use your printer at least once a week or every few days as this helps to keep the printhead moist with fresh ink because the longer they sit unused, the more likely the ink left on the head will dry thereby causing a clog.   Another preventive method is regular cleaning. Even if you use your printer every day, it is compulsory to regularly clean it as there may be a few droplets of ink that may have dried on the printhead itself. In addition to droplet of ink, tiny bits of paper can also get caught inside the printhead. It is therefore imperative to use your printer’s cleaning cycle at least once a month to flush out any remnant ink leftover in the head. The use of canned air can also be deployed as this would aid to blow out any dust or paper during cleaning.   Storage is another way of preventing your printer from getting clogged. If you are planning on not using your printer for a prolonged period of time, it is wise to remove the ink cartridges by wrapping them tightly in a plastic bag to keep them fresh.   This action would help to prevent any ink from dripping into the tubes and printheads thereby causing a clog. Depending on your printer, you may be able to remove the printhead for cleaning or storage but if unable, kindly visit any service center closet to you for assistance or alternatively check your printer’s manual or Epson website for guidance and information.   Turning off the printer is another good method of preventing your printer from getting clogged. An information worthy to note is to “Never turn off the printer through a power strip or surge protector” as this action could cause a lot of damages to the printer. Preferably, use the power button on the printer so it can shut down properly to protect the printhead and ink from drying.   The process is quite simple, if your printer is on, it moves the printhead and warms the ink to ready it for use. So turning off the printer enables the machine to return the carriage to its “home” position, thereby preventing the inks to dry out which would result to clogging.   Conclusively, in order to benefit and enjoy from Epson printer’s good quality and sharp resolution, you must learn to use these preventive steps enumerated above meticulously as it is often said that caution is the parent of safety.   If you’re interested in repairing your Epson Printer with a clogged printhead , kindly request to speak with our Tech specialist using the link below.   CLICK HERE TO SPEAK WITH AN EPSON ENGINEER     You can also contact us by writing to the email: info@epsonexpresscentre.com    

Ever wondered where to fix your Epson printers in Nigeria?   When it comes to Epson printers, one can boastfully say it’s one of the best in the market because the company has a proven track record for creating brilliant and versatile printers with unique features that is Ideal for your everyday tasks – quality printing, copying and scanning spanning from photos to any other printing task.   Epson Printers are also known to provide incredible result as well as cut your energy usage, boost productivity and reduces waste.   Epson offers a wide variety of printers for any use, whether for your home, office or a heavy-duty printer for your business- enterprise and industrial environments of all sizes.   There are quite a number of different Epson printer models such as EcoTank All-in-One, Epson Workforce, Epson Workforce Pro printer, Epson Expression Photo, Epson Expression Premium, Epson SureColor P-series, SureColor F-series, Disc Producer Printers, Label Printers , Pro Imaging Printers, Impact printers, Point-of-sale printer etc.   With these large range of Epson printer models, comes a number of printer problem identified by the users as follows:   1. Poor print quality   2. Printer Security   3. Unresponsive Printer   4. Printer not printing   5. Wi-Fi printing issues   6. Roll paper not injecting properly   7. Unable to Scan   8. Slow printing   9. Paper Jam   10. Printing too slow   The list is quite endless and cannot be fully exhausted. We however understand the frustration you feel when you experience any of these printer problems listed thereby disrupting your user experience and the quality printout of your work. We are also aware of how crucial having a fully-functioning Epson printer on-site (either in the home or office) can be. So let’s help you explore and narrow down a suitable service support center that would cater for your Epson printer needs.   Quite frankly, choosing a service center for the repair of your Epson printer can be very tasking and daunting as we always prefer reliable certified technicians and the best hands working on our printers.   Epson Express Centre is a one stop shop for all your Epson printer needs. It is a service support center that is vast with knowledge and experience not only for solving all your Epson printer repair issues but also to provide cost saving strategies that would help to reduce your printing cost.   Our Engineers are certified, vast and experienced as majority of the printer problems are usually solved same day or next working day. Apart from repairing the immediate issues with your Epson printer, certified technicians would further diagnose and carry out multi test- point procedures thereby helping to identify key areas where issues may likely occur in the future.   They also provide further comprehensive report (job sheet) on the printer as this would help you recognize in advance what you might be up against and if there is any need to change any faulty part on the printer. Epson Express Center also offers three months warranty on any “replaced part” thus, enabling you to enjoy Epson printer user experience to the fullest.   In addition to fixing your Epson printer, the support center technicians will also help you thoroughly clean and reassemble your printer to ensure ink stains, accumulated dust and the paper jam is meticulously worked removed. Thus, making your Epson printer look as good as brand new.   If you’re interested in repairing your Epson device, book a session with our service technicians by clicking on the link “ REQUEST EPSON TECHNICIAN ”.   Epson support centre is located at 79, Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria.    

Today, even the smallest businesses know it: document security is paramount. When it comes to data breaches, covert government attacks and the most notorious cyber criminals spill a lot of ink, but the most common threats are far less thrilling.   If you’re using a printer that isn’t right for your needs, it’s frustrating how easy it is to inadvertently leak confidential information. Here are five things you must avoid if you want to protect your print document:   1. Never leave your documents in the printer tray:   See that pile of documents in your printer’s tray? It’s not just waste, it’s also a threat to your business. The salary data of your employees, the information of your customers, your company’s financial plan or even its road map could easily be there.   To prevent this critical data from falling into the wrong hands, make sure your printer is smart enough to require user authentication before printing any documents.   2. Sending document not protected by passwords:   Imagine sending a document to Seun in the financial department of your organization. After scanning the document as quickly as possible then you send it … but not to the right Seun. Oops! Am you’ve once experienced this. Go for a printer that helps you password protect your files.   3. Saving sensitive files in an unsecured folder:   When one of your employees needs to scan a document and save it to the cloud, they usually save it locally first. Whether it’s on his desktop or in a folder, if he forgets to delete this file locally once it’s backed up to Dropbox, Google Drive, or any other cloud service, your business could be affected. To protect your confidential documents, equip yourself with a printer smart enough to automatically save files to the cloud. Your users won’t need to worry about it anymore.   4. Asking a colleague to print for you:   Mobile workers often need to print documents at the last minute. They generally call on a collaborator to print the documents for them. If sensitive data is saved in an unsecured location, it could hurt your business. If your printer supports mobile printing, your mobile workers can now manage the printing of their files themselves. Problem solved.   5. Leaving your data in the hard drive of the printer:   You may not see your printer as a computer, yet smart printers come with hard drives and have become essential to the flow of information within your business.   So make sure that your printer automatically overwrites the data on its hard drive. Most importantly, make sure the data is encrypted as it should.   The leak of confidential data is a nightmare for any business, especially if it can be easily avoided. Do not leave anything to chance. Get a smart printer that has all the features you need to secure your information flow, and all the intelligence you need to help your employees work better and more efficiently.   Information security is a priority for businesses of all sizes. Many already trust the Epson brand and rely on the smartest Epson enterprise printers on the market. Contact Us to find out how our Epson Printers can improve productivity, mobility and security in your business.    

Welcome to another fresh week of tech tips where we divulge information that are useful, resourceful and beneficiary to all Epson users thus making their Epson journey smoother and slicker.   In this article, we will discuss how to improve print quality on your Epson printer via printer Settings for the highest quality printing that would give you the needed overall superiority output you desire.   There are many ways to update/ upgrade your printer settings so as to attain and acquire the most effective high-quality print as it is believed that quality is everything when it comes to printing.   But before we dive into it proper, let’s touch a bit and outline the reason why your printer isn’t printing high-quality prints. A times, several printers have default settings in order to save on ink and paper, so all you need to do is to change the settings on your device and voilà, your print quality downside is resolved.   This paragraph explains how to find your printer settings first on your printer. There are essentially two ways you can find your printer’s settings.   The first option is changing your printer’s preferences while you initiate the print process, as this can be done when the printer dialogue box comes up, and before you click “Print”.   The second option on the other hand is to consult the system preferences from your Windows 10 start menu. An information worthy to note is that the first option changes your settings for a single print while the latter will change your printer’s default settings.   So the question of how to update printer settings for a single print is expatiated briefly below; If you are looking at wanting to update your printer settings just for the document you’re currently printing, follow these simple step:   1. Start by opening the photo/document you intend printing. 2. Click “File” 3. Click “Print” 4. Click “Properties,” “printer properties,” or “preferences,” 5. Change the quality and the paper size/ type   The second update entails updating default printer settings for all prints; You can adjust your printer’s settings for high-quality printing by going to your system preferences and making the changes from there. Follow these simple steps below to change your printer’s default settings:   1. Start by typing “devices” into the search bar on your system. 2. Click on “Devices and Printers” 3. Right click on the printer icon 4. Select “Printing Preferences” 5. Change print settings, click “OK” 6. Ready, set, print!   Remember, if you want to revert the printer settings, simply go to your system preferences and make the changes by clicking the “restore defaults” button.   There are a few other things that can impact the veracity of your prints, besides the printing device settings. Let me outline a few high-quality printing tips that would help to improve your overall photo print and standard document printing.    The Use of original files:   Printing using the original flies gives you the desired high resolution quality but printing from duplicate file could mean you loss the resolution with a compressed image.    Choosing the right ink or toner:   There are basically two types of printer we are discussing for the purpose of this article which are the inkjet printer and the laser printer. Before you start to print, decide whether you want to print on an inkjet printer or a laser printer.   Normally, an inkjet printer uses traditional printer ink, while a laser printer uses a toner. Inkjet printers are good at blending different ink colors to create prints that have a very dynamic color range.   A brief summary of how an inkjet printer works: As the paper is rolled through the printer, ink is dropped onto the paper through small nozzles thus, placing particularly small particles of ink onto paper to create an image. An information worth noting is that the Inkjet printer usually has a slower process than the Laser printer but the quality of the color is unique.   The Laser printer on the other hand is very good at creating diagonal lines. A laser printer uses static electricity to print your image. Let’s outline the difference between the two printers as follows:   – Laser printers don’t print color images as well as inkjet printers because laser printers aren’t as good at mixing colors. – But one big upside to a laser printer is that it prints incredibly fast. – Furthermore, one single cartridge of toner can print many more pages than a single cartridge of ink.    Choosing the right paper They are various types of photo papers that can be used for high-quality prints which are as follows:  Matte paper  Glossy paper  Luster paper.   Matte paper has a silky, smooth finish. Glossy paper is the opposite of matte paper. Photos usually printed with glossy finish have a natural shine to them. This is typically considered as one of the best papers for printing high-quality photographs.   Luster paper on the other hand is described as a ‘semi-gloss’ finish. It is however advisable to try printing on all three papers in order to see which one is your choice of preference.   If you’re interested in setting up your Epson printer for the best possible output, kindly request to speak with our Tech specialist using the link below.   CLICK HERE TO SPEAK WITH A SALES ENGINEER     You can also contact us by writing to the email: info@epsonexpresscentre.com