How to Use Dye Sublimation Inks in Ink Jet Printer

Install the Epson utility software and sublimation ink color management software on your computer.
Plug the USB cable into the appropriate slots on the printer and computer to connect. Plug the printer power cord into an outlet.
Lift the printer lid to open and replace the ink cartridges in the Epson printer with the compatible dye sublimation ink cartridges. Make sure the cartridges click into the slots to lock in place.
Turn the printer on and launch the Epson printer utility, and select the function to clean the printer head, so that the ink is forced through the print heads.
Insert sublimation paper into the paper tray and print a test page, if desired.



Install the Epson utility on your computer.
Connect the USB cord to the appropriate slot in the printer and insert into the appropriate slot on your computer.
Lift the printer lid and replace the ink cartridges in the printer with the ink cartridges in the continuous ink system, making sure each cartridge clicks to lock in place.
Plug the printer into a power outlet and turn the printer on.
Unplug the printer power cord as soon as the printer cartridges move (unlocked).
Hold the connected tubing above the interior of the printer and gently push the bank of cartridges to the left side of the printer.
Attach the plastic holder to the inside center panel and insert the tubing into the clip. Make sure the tubing does not dangle inside the interior of the printer, to avoid entanglement as the print head moves side-to-side.
Gently push the bank of cartridges to the right side of the printer. Adjust the tubing, if needed, to create slack as the printer head moves to each side of the printer.
Place the remaining end of the tubing to the left side of the printer and secure to the printer with the clip.
Remove the plugs from each ink container in the continuous ink system and insert the air filters, according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Launch the Epson printer utility and plug the printer's power cord into an outlet. Turn the printer on.
Select the function to clean the printer heads and run the ink through the tubing. Repeat the printer head cleaning function, if desired.
Insert sublimation paper into the paper tray and print a test page, if desired.