EverleyHave you ever seen a beautiful design on a coffee mug or a tumbler and wondered how it got there? Chances are, it was made using a tumbler heat printing sublimation press! These heat presses are used to instill custom designs on things like water bottles, and different types of tumblers as well as on coffee and tea mugs. This machine is very compact and lightweight making it portable. even if you have a small space, you can still start printing tumblers to start your own small-scale business.
If you are also thinking of getting a tumbler press machine but don’t know how it works, don’t worry. In this blog post, we will walk you through the process of using a mug heat press, step by step. Read till the end to know the whole process!
Things you Will Need to Operate the Press Machine Successfully
Before we get started, let’s go over a few things you’ll need:
- Mugs or tumblers
- Sublimation paper
- Inkjet printer
- Heat transfer vinyl
- Weeding tools
- Scissors or a cutter
- Tape measure or ruler
- Pen or pencil
Step-By-Step Process of Using a Tumbler Press Machine
Following are the steps you need to take if you want to use the press machine correctly and print a tumbler with it properly. Let’s go!
Step 1
The first step is to prepare your design. If you’re using an image, make sure it is in JPEG format and of high quality. If you’re using text, make sure it is legible and easy to read. Once your design is ready, print it out on sublimation paper using an inkjet printer.
Step 2
Use scissors or a cutter to cut out your design. Make sure that your design is cut as close to the edge as possible so that there is no white space around the perimeter of the design. If you’re using text, you may want to use a weeding tool to remove any small pieces of vinyl that are not attached to the backing. This will ensure that your text is clean and legible.
Step 3
Once your design is cut out, it’s time to position it on the mug. Place your design face down on the surface of the mug and use a tape measure or ruler to position it in the center. Once you’re happy with the placement of your design, use a pen or pencil to trace around the perimeter of the design. This will help you align your design correctly when it’s time to transfer it onto the mug.
Step 4
Position your mug in the heat press so that the handle is facing up and away from you. This will ensure that your design ends up on the front of the mug instead of on the handle. If you’re using text, make sure that it is positioned correctly before closing the press so that it doesn’t get flipped upside down during the transfer process.
Step 5
Once your mug is positioned correctly in the heat press, close it and set your temperature according to the type of vinyl you are using.
Set Your Timer and Start Printing once your heat press has reached its proper temperature, set your timer for 10-15 seconds and start printing! The exact time will depend on which type of vinyl you are using.
Summary
These tumbler heat press machines are handy and very easy to operate. They can create beautiful, personalized designs on mugs, tumblers, and more. you can start your business with a little investment and make a significant process. you might have difficulty operating it, but with some practice, you’ll soon get a hang of it. Then you too can create beautiful masterpieces. Happy printing!