Sublimation ICC Profiles for EPSON Ecotank ET-2856 using Inktec Sublinova Ink with Mac OS

Description

Offering incredible value for money Ink Experts ICC packages are used to get the very best from your sublimation printer.

Created with Ink Experts sublimation papers and Inktec Sublinova Smart inks, these profiles help get the image from your screen onto a sublimate with the highest colour accuracy possible.

A range of sublimation ICC profile packages are available for your printer model using-

• Inktec Sublinova Smart DTI inks
• Ink Experts sublimation papers
• Various sublimation substrates (ceramic mugs, coated MDF, polyester fabrics etc)

These profiles are suitable for –

• Mac OS (OS Sonoma 14.6.1)
• Adobe Photoshop
• Serif Affinity Photo

Immediate Download Available

Ink Experts ICC Profile Packages can be downloaded immediately following purchase.
An online account is required – online accounts are free and anyone can register.
Files can be downloaded immediately following purchase from the following link – https://www.inkexperts.co.uk/my-account/downloads/
Ensure you have registered your account prior to purchase and you are logged in.

Files purchased using ‘Guest Checkout’ will need to be requested by emailing sales@inkexperts.co.uk

What is an ICC Profile?

An ICC profile is a small digital file that helps to create a more accurate colour or monochrome image from your printer.

It is used in conjunction with a good image editing software such as Photoshop, Affinity Designer or GIMP to name a few.

Often people find the image on their computer screen looks different to the image they have printed.
An ICC profile can help rectify this issue by correcting the colours your printer applies to an image.

The end result is a printed image that more closely matches the digital image you are seeing on your computer screen*.

Why is this important?

For sublimation users getting a company logo the correct colour can mean the difference between landing a large job, or losing it.

Having an ICC profile will make this task much easier giving you an advantage over the competition, and landing you more work.

What Packages are available?

We offer various sublimation profile packages that have been created using our Sublimation papers. Suited to all budgets and requirements we have the following options available;

Style Standard:
3 premade ICC profiles for specific sublimation surfaces

• Standard (generic)
• Ceramic
• MDF

Style Advanced:
6 premade ICC profiles for specific sublimation surfaces

• Standard (generic)
• Ceramic
• MDF
• Aluminium metal
• Glass
• PU Leather

Versa Standard:
3 premade ICC profiles for specific sublimation surfaces

• Standard (generic)
• Ceramic
• Polyester T-Shirt

Versa Advanced:
6 premade ICC profiles for specific sublimation surfaces

• Standard (generic)
• Ceramic
• Polyester T-Shirt
• Aluminium metal
• MDF
• Polyester Canvas Linen

Fabric HR Standard:
3 premade ICC profiles for specific sublimation surfaces

• Standard (generic)
• Polyester Canvas Linen
• Polyester T-Shirt

Fabric HR Advanced:
6 premade ICC profiles for specific sublimation surfaces

• Standard (generic)
• Polyester Canvas Linen
• Polyester White Linen
• Polyester T-Shirt
• Nylon
• Polyester Satin

Complete Catalogue:
22 premade ICC profiles for specific sublimation surfaces

• 6 for use with Style paper
• 6 for use with Fabric HR paper
• 1o for use with Versa paper

Can I use these on my PC/Mac?

• These profiles are made for use on Mac OS via an iMac or MacBook computer.
• For users who run Windows PC; specific profiles are required our supported packages can be found here
• ICC Profiles are not cross-compatible between Windows and Mac operating systems – specific profiles are required for each operating system being used.
• ICC profiles are not supported for use on mobile and tablet devices including iPhone and iPad.
• It is also strongly recommended that all printers be used with the provided USB cable, even if the printer has a wireless function.

How is an ICC Profile Made?

ICC profiles are usually made of 3 key parts, but in the case of sublimation it becomes 4 key parts;

• a printer (eg, an Epson ET2711)
• ink which the printer is using (eg, Inktec Sublinova Smart Inks)
• the paper being printed onto (eg, Ink Experts Versa Paper)
• and in the case of sublimation, the final sublimatable surface (eg, a mug, cushion cover, etc).

Large colour swatches are printed from the printer we wish to profile, using a specific ink and paper.
This colour swatch is then pressed onto a sublimation surface (eg, an aluminium sheet, ceramic tile, a t-shirt, etc).
The pressed surface is now scanned using a professional spectrophotometer, and an ICC profile is produced from the readings it gathers.

Our newly created profile will more accurately produce images from the printer in question when using these inks, and papers.

Is more than One Profile Necessary?

The answer to this question really depends on the user, and on the work they are producing.
To the average hobbyist, who is sublimating for fun, arguably one profile can see you through most jobs.
Your colours will never be as accurate as they could be, but this is more of a hobby than a professional enterprise.

However, should you be sublimating as a business colour accuracy is vitally important.
Customers want the very best quality available, and having specific profiles for all of your sublimates will help ensure the best finished product.

*For the most accurate results Ink Experts recommend profiling your monitor to ensure it is displaying the correct colours.
Furthermore it is important to note that altering pressing times, temperatures and pressures can greatly alter the colour output.
Ink Experts recommend some experimentation when pressing a new sublimate in order to get the desired results.
Once the desired result is achieved do not deviate from this pressing method.

**These are a digital files and are available to download immediately from your Ink Experts online account. Digital products are none refundable and are not covered by our returns policy.

***All ICC profiles provided by Ink Experts are protected by UK Intellectual Property Law and should not be shared or sold on. Ink Experts are the sole owners of these files. No title to the intellectual property in the Software is transferred to you under the terms of this Agreement. You do not acquire any rights to the Software except for use on one personal computer owned by the purchaser of this profile.