Sublimation Starter Bundle: EPSON Ecotank ET-18100 – Printer + 6 x 100ml Inktec Ink + A3 Paper

Description

An Ecotank ET-18100 is THE ideal A3 size sublimation printer for users requiring professional photographic quality results.

Due to the Ecotank that is built into the printer by Epson there is no need for any retrofitting of a CISS or RIC.
Therefore, this is by far the easiest printer to set up for sublimation printing.
Just pour in the ink and go!

The Ecotank ET-18100 features various improvements over its predecessor the Ecotank L1800:

• Central paper feed roller cam – the previous design had the cam roller on the right hand side which could lead to paper misfeed and paper feed slip. The centrally positioned cam roller means paper is fed centrally and equally which gives a much better feed application.
• Replaceable / serviceable paper feed roller cam – over time the rubber roller cam can become worn. The ET-18100 features a replaceable roller that is a maintenance part. Simply remove and replace when required.
• Waste ink maintenance – this again is a maintenance / servable part which can simply be replaced when required with minimal cost or downtime.
• Compact design – the footprint of the ET-18100 is 25% smaller than the previous design meaning more space on desks or work surfaces.

Perfect for those just starting out, and experienced users alike.

Compatibility-

This printer package is compatible with Windows operating systems only.
The package includes ICC profiles suitable for:

• Windows operating system (Windows 7 to 11)
• Adobe Photoshop
• Serif Affinity Photo

This printer is not compatible with mobile or tablet devices:

• ICC profiles are not supported for use on mobile and tablet devices including iPhone, iPad, Android devices, Chromebook
• It is also strongly recommended that all printers be used with the provided USB cable, even if the printer has a wireless function.

If you require a printer package suitable for use on a Mac computer please click here

What is sublimation printing?

Sublimation is the process of transferring a printed image onto a surface through heat and pressure.

Mugs that have images on are usually produced in this fashion, but that is not all.
Sublimation can also be used for fabric printing, glass picture tiles, custom phone cases, and much more.

For all the information you may need check out our Sublimation FAQ page.

Compatibility-

This printer package is compatible with Windows operating systems only.
The package includes ICC profiles suitable for:

• Windows operating system (Windows 7 to 11)
• Adobe Photoshop
• Serif Affinity Photo

This printer is not compatible with mobile or tablet devices:

• ICC profiles are not supported for use on mobile and tablet devices including iPhone, iPad, Android devices, Chromebook
• It is also strongly recommended that all printers be used with the provided USB cable, even if the printer has a wireless function.

If you require a printer package suitable for use on a Mac computer please click here

What can I sublimate on to?

If you are unsure what items can be sublimated on to, please take a look at our information page here

How to sublimate on products

Our basic how-to guides are very useful for clients who are new sublimation and give a basic guide to how to print on to popular ‘sublimatable’ products-

Printing a sublimation mug
How to print a sublimation T-Shirt / fabric item
How to print a sublimation metal sheet

Why the Ecotank ET-18100?

Not only is this printer easy to use, but it offers excellent value and includes some amazing functions you won’t find on other printers.

The main attraction of this printer is the Ecotank, and the biggest advantage of it is the fact that it will never ask for ink.
No ink out messages will interrupt your printing, meaning you can stack up the paper feed and leave it printing indefinitely.
In other words the printer will never stop printing as long as it has ink in the tank and paper in the feed.

For this reason alone multiple customers have switched to this system.

Moreover, the print quality is outstanding for a 6 colour machine and it is capable of printing A4 / A3 and A3+ size documents.
Images are rich in colour and transferred images lose no detail.

Key features;

• High quality 6 colour printing head
• USB connection
• A4 / A3 / A3+ paper size handling
• Easy fill Ecotank system

ICC Profile Packages-*

We offer different ICC profile packages to suit your needs or budget. These can be chosen when making a purchase. ICC profiles are available to download from the ‘Downloads’ section of ‘Your Account’ page, 24 hours after purchase.

Standard ICC Profile Package – 3 x ICC profiles made to match the printer, sublimation ink and sublimation paper selection. The ICC profiles can be used on a variety of popular substrates giving great results.
Advanced ICC Profile Package – 6 x ICC profiles made to match the printer, sublimation ink and sublimation paper selection. The included files are substrate specific giving superb results on a wide range of substrates used with sublimation printing.
Professional ICC Profile Package – 22 x ICC profiles – our complete profile catalogue for the printer. This packages includes a wide selection of substrate specific profiles for all Ink Experts sublimation papers.

For more information regarding ICC Profile please see our FAQ Page here

What inks are provided?

Ink Tec Sublinova Smart inks are one of the most renowned and high-quality sublimation inks available on the UK market.
They also offer the added ability to be used as a direct to garment ink in DTG printers making use of Epson Micro Piezo print head technology.

Manufactured for use in Epson printers, Sublinova Smart ink is designed to allow users to heat transfer images onto most synthetic materials.
These include materials such as polyester, ceramic mugs, spandex, nylon, sublimation plates / slates, and a plethora of other sublimates.

Images created with this ink are vibrant in colour, and also incredibly sharp.
The black ink offers unparalleled black transfer resulting in unrivalled monochrome reproduction.
This has the added benefit of eliminating unsightly brown or orange tones on any of your sublimated items.

Making use of Ink Tec’s “dispersed technology” Sublinova Smart inks offer unrivalled print quality, also providing the added benefit of not clogging your printer head.
Although specifically formulated to work with DX4 and DX5 printheads thorough testing has proved it to prove no problem in TFP heads and other Micro Piezo systems.

Furthermore SubliNova Smart ink is an environmentally friendly product.
Not only ROHS Compliant, but VOC and Formaldehyde free.

These inks are also accredited with the prestigious Eco Passport by the Oeko-Tex® Association

(DTI SEG SENS Ecopassport-LEVEL 1).

As well as having Oeko Tex certification our Inktec Sublinova Smart inks passed EN71-3 testing and are proven EN71-3 safety compliant.

to view further information and certificate please see the following link – https://www.inkexperts.co.uk/en71-3-ink-safety-certification/

Connectivity-

Ink Experts support and recommend USB cable connection; although a lot of printer models we supply do support WIFI connectivity we strongly recommend to connect your printer via a USB cable. A USB printer cable (A to B type) is supplied with all our packages, some computers may require a USB C to B type depending on the available port.

We recommend USB cable connection for the following reasons:

• WIFI connection often affects the colour management settings and ICC colour profiles
• WIFI signal can be interrupted causing data transfer issues; printer delay or pausing during print jobs
• WIFI signal can be slow; affecting overall print speed

What is included in the package?

This set consists of;

• Epson Ectoank ET-18100 printer
• 100ml of each Ink Tec Sublinova Smart ink (C,M,Y,K, LC, LM)
• 6 x Easy Refill Bottles
• Custom ICC profile (provided by email)*
• Your choice of sublimation paper you require:
  100 sheets of A3 Style paper
  50 sheets of A3 Fabric paper
  50 sheets of A3 Versa Paper
• fully annotated instruction guides

*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.