Sublimation is incredibly popular when it comes to the craft of printing designs upon various kinds of materials, including certain fabrics, metals, and woods.
This process requires a printer that is compatible for sublimation as well as sublimation ink and a heat press.
The Epson brands of printers are particularly well known when it comes to sublimation printing, especially their Eco Tank line.
In this article, we are going to be taking a look at some of the best sublimation inks for two Epson Eco Tank printers in particular: The ET- 2720 and the ET- 2760. Let’s get started!
What is Sublimation Ink?
Before we dive into the best inks for these two Epson Eco Tank models, we need to make sure that we have a thorough understanding of what exactly sublimation ink is.
Sublimation ink is a specific type of ink that is used to transfer ink from paper and onto different materials.
It tends to be water-soluble and made from natural and raw ingredients- such as plant material- but can also be made from synthetic materials too.
The combination of the water-soluble ink with the colorants within it creates strong and bold ink colors.
Sublimation ink is known for having a particularly high quality in comparison to regular inks, thanks to being longer lasting, water-resistant, durable- able to withstand peeling and cracking- and offering saturated and bright photo quality levels of color.
The dye works when pressure and heat are applied to it- via a heat press-, which transforms the dye into a gas. The synthetic fibers of the material being printed on will then open up and receive the gas.
As the material cools, the colorant within the ink will encapsulate and then stick firmly to the material.
The Epson Eco Tank ET-2720 and the Epson Eco Tank ET-2760
Now that we have a stronger understanding of sublimation ink and how it works, let’s now take a closer look at both of the Epson Eco Tank printers.
Epson Eco Tank ET-2720
This all-in-one, wireless super tank printer is one of Epson’s popular Eco Tank models, known for their cartridge-free design.
Instead of typical ink cartridges, these printers utilize ink tanks that are easy to use and are more cost-effective, with one replacement ink bottle equaling around the same amount of ink as 80 standalone cartridges. The ET2720 model offers the following features:
Voice activated printing
Easy to Use User Interface
Space Saving
Ecofit Bottle Design
Borderless printing for photos
Epson Eco Tank ET-2760
The 2760 model is a slightly more modern iteration of the 2720, with very similar features, such as the space-saving design, and hands-free, voice-activated printing.
The ink of this model goes further, printing up to around 7,500 pages in black or 6,000 pages in color per ink bottle (the 2720 could print around 4,500 pages per bottle).
For both of these printers, they are refilled by simply squeezing the ink from the bottle into the tanks, rather than having to go through the irritating process of switching out cartridges.
From this information, we can see that both of these printers have exactly the same design in that they are Eco Tanks that are refilled with ink bottles rather than cartridges.
They are also both able to be used for sublimation and can both take the same kinds of ink for sublimation.
With this in mind, we are going to look at sublimation ink as a whole in regard to which brands work best for both models due to their similarities as Eco Tank printers that are excellent options when it comes to sublimation printing. Let’s get into it!
Printers Jack is arguably the best brand of sublimation ink for both the ET-2720 and the ET-2760 for many reasons.
Sublimation ink can be pretty pricey, but Printers Jacks is one of the cheapest options available on the market.
As well as being affordable, the ink is also of excellent quality, offering colors that are accurate as well as bold and vibrant.
Printers Jacks is a water-soluble ink- like most sublimation inks- with a high heat transfer printing rate, which is what creates this high level of vibrancy with the colors.
The ink also utilizes a three-layer filtered design, which is specially designed to withstand high levels of heat for heat press transfers.
This three-layer filter also means that there is a reduced risk of clogging the printer nozzle, whilst ensuring that the designs maintain a smooth texture as you are printing.
As well as that, this particular brand of sublimation ink is incredibly durable and stable, with a fade resistant nature that means that no matter what kind of designs you are planning to sublimate, you can be sure that they will last for a long time without the risk of fading, peeling or cracking.
From a technical perspective, the Printers Jacks ink is also one of the best choices due to how easy it is to use and refill your ink tanks with.
They also offer a free ICC profile, which stands for International Color Consortium. But what is an ICC profile? Well, it relates to a file that is used to improve the accuracy and tone of the color within your sublimation prints.
This makes Printers Jacks another great choice, as ICC profiles allow for a better representation of the color that you will get in your final project.
Printer Jacks is a hugely versatile choice when it comes to sublimation ink too, making for an excellent brand to work with the Epsom ET-2720 as well as the ET-2760.
This versatility comes from the ink being compatible with a wide range of sublimation printers- including these two Epsom models (obviously!).
As well as that, the ink is able to print onto various materials without losing its integrity. Some of the materials that the Printer Jacks sublimation ink can print onto include the following:
Ceramics
This includes the following:
Vases
Glasses
Mugs
Plates
Ceramic Tiles
Fabrics (With a Cotton Content of Lower Than 30%)
This includes the following:
T-Shirts
Backpacks
Canvas Bags
Hats
Pillows
Pillow Cases
Mouse Pads
Underwear
Jackets
Socks
Face Masks
Chromaluxe Metals
This includes the following:
License Plates
Metal Tiles
Metal Plates
Phone Cases
Clocks
Key Chains
Woods
Cutting Boards
Wall Panels
Photo Panels
Hard Boards
Other Sublimation Ink Options for Epson Eco Tank ET-2720 and the Epson Eco Tank ET-2760
Whilst Printer Jacks would be our number one pick when it comes to sublimation ink for these two particular printers, it is not the only option that offers an excellent level of sublimation printing.
Here are a few other choices that you can also look into:
Printers Jacks sublimation ink is definitely the best choice of ink for the Epson Eco Tank ET-2720 and the Epson Eco Tank ET-2760 thanks to the wide range of excellent features, such as offering bright and vibrant colors for sublimation projects, the variety of materials that it is able to print onto and the resulting smooth texture it creates.
This along with its highly affordable nature makes Printer Jacks a brand of sublimation ink that is not only the best value for money but also the best for these particular Eco Tank printers too.
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