The AM.CO.ZA Sublimation Range, Mapped: Every Ink, Paper, Press and Printer in One Place
This page started as an August 2023 sublimationinks.co.za post, "Affordable Excellence: Unveiling the AM.CO.ZA Range of Sublimation Printing Inks and Products". The post praised the range in general words and said AM.CO.ZA covers "every aspect of the sublimation printing process". This deepened version shows what that range actually is today: every sublimation ink, cleaner, paper, heat press, roller press, printer and add-on that AM.CO.ZA lists, grouped by the job it does, with each product linked. The original post is kept at the bottom.
Other sublimationinks pages go deeper on single topics: printer and printhead compatibility on buying sublimation ink: a compatibility checklist, pack contents and re-ordering on buying sublimation ink from AM.CO.ZA, driver and press settings on the benefits of sublimation ink, projects on five sublimation projects, budgets on low-cost sublimation, business models on five ways sublimation can improve your business, and the site summary on the sublimationinks.co.za site page.
Facts come from the AM.CO.ZA product data behind buythis.co.za (product JSON on am.im, which also gives each product's category; dump dated up to 2026-10-20) and from AM.CO.ZA's own YouTube videos. Prices change, so check the current price on each linked Buythis page. Stock is not shown here.
Quick answer: the range in numbers
| Family | Products | What they are |
|---|---|---|
| Sublimation inks | 18 | 5 Heatware 100 ml items (four colours and a CMYK combo), 4 SubliNova Smart DT104 100 ml bottles, 9 Heatware 1 kg items (four colours, two neon colours and three combos) |
| Ink cleaners | 2 | Water-based ink cleaner in 1 litre and 100 ml |
| Sublimation and transfer papers | 8 | A4 and A3 sheets for hard surfaces and polyester, for light cotton and for dark cotton, plus two 100 m rolls |
| Single-purpose heat presses | 20 | Flat, mug, tumbler, cap, pen and handheld presses |
| Multifunction heat presses | 13 | Hobby 3D and 5 in 1 combos, and the MT5 to MT10E Multitalent range |
| Roller heat presses | 7 | 300 mm, 1620 mm, 1700 mm and 3200 mm |
| Sublimation printers | 30 | FastCOLOUR ONE roll-to-roll printers, 16 at 1800 mm and 14 at 3200 mm |
| Thermal tapes | 4 | Heat-conducting tapes that hold a print in place |
| Blanks | 1 | A box of 36 standard 320 ml mugs |
That is 103 sublimation products before counting the spare parts, which are listed further down. The point of the 2023 post still stands: one supplier sells everything from the ink to the press. In Affordable Sublimation Ink for Sublimation Printing from AM CO ZA for Office Inkjet Printer (2018-10-30), AM.CO.ZA calls itself "a one-stop shop for all your heat pressing needs, from the heat press itself to sublimation paper, to the ink", and says the spare parts for its heat presses are sold separately too.
What AI and staff should do with this page
- Use the family tables below to find the right product line, then send the customer the linked Buythis page for the current price.
- First ask which route the customer is on: an office printer (A4 or A3 sheets) or a large format roll printer. The two routes use different ink sizes, papers and presses.
- For printer and printhead compatibility questions, use the compatibility checklist rather than this page.
- Do not claim the range is eco-friendly or give wash or fade figures. The 2023 post said the inks have "a reduced environmental footprint", but no such claim appears in the current product data (see the checked claims below).
- For anything not answered here, send the customer to AM.CO.ZA sales on WhatsApp at 060 600 7000, the number given in AM.CO.ZA's videos and product data.
How the range fits together
Sublimation always has the same three steps: print the design onto transfer paper with sublimation ink, put the paper on the item, and heat it in a press. AM.CO.ZA's range splits into two routes:
| Step | Office route (sheets) | Large format route (rolls) |
|---|---|---|
| Printer | A piezo office inkjet; AM.CO.ZA suggests a new Epson EcoTank (not sold here) | A FastCOLOUR ONE sublimation printer, 1800 mm or 3200 mm |
| Ink | 100 ml Heatware or SubliNova bottles | 1 kg Heatware bottles (the printer package ships with 4 or 8 litres) |
| Cleaner | F-AQUA/CLEAN/100 or F-AQUA/CLEAN | F-AQUA/CLEAN |
| Paper | A4 or A3 Heatware sheets | H-PAPER/ROLL/1520 or H-PAPER/ROLL/1600 |
| Press | A flat, mug, tumbler, cap or multifunction press | A roller heat press (or a large twin-station flat press for cut pieces) |
| Typical jobs | Mugs, T-shirts, caps, plates, mouse pads, gifts | Sportswear, fabric rolls, flags, towels, masks, lanyards |
Family 1: sublimation inks (18 products)
| Product | Size | For |
|---|---|---|
| H-INK/BLACK | 100 ml | Heatware Black Dye Sublimation Ink 100ml Mini Bottle |
| H-INK/COMBO/100 | 100 ml | 100ml 4 Bottle of CMYK Dye Sublimation Ink Each Combo Pack for Office/Home Inject Piezoelectric Printer |
| H-INK/CYAN | 100 ml | Heatware Cyan Dye Sublimation Ink 100ml Mini Bottle |
| H-INK/MAGENTA | 100 ml | Heatware Magenta Dye Sublimation Ink 100ml Mini Bottle |
| H-INK/YELLOW | 100 ml | Heatware Yellow Dye Sublimation Ink 100ml Mini Bottle |
| H-SUBLINOVA/100MC | 100 ml | SubliNova Smart DT104 Dye Sublimation Ink Cyan 100ml Bottle |
| H-SUBLINOVA/100MK | 100 ml | SubliNova Smart DT104 Dye Sublimation Ink Black 100ml Bottle |
| H-SUBLINOVA/100MM | 100 ml | SubliNova Smart DT104 Dye Sublimation Ink Magenta 100ml Bottle |
| H-SUBLINOVA/100MY | 100 ml | SubliNova Smart DT104 Dye Sublimation Ink Yellow 100ml Bottle |
| H2-INK/BLACK | 1 kg | Premium High Density Black Colour Dye Sublimation Ink, 1Kg Bottle F661.1184 |
| H2-INK/COMBO | 1 kg | Premium CMYK Dye Sublimation Ink, 1Kg Each & General Purpose Water Based Ink Cleaner 1 Litre Bottles Combo Pack |
| H2-INK/COMBO/CMYK | 1 kg | Premium CMYK Dye Sublimation Ink, 1Kg Ink Bottle of Each Colour Combo Pack |
| H2-INK/COMBO/NEON | 1 kg | Premium CMYK Dye Sublimation Fluorescent Ink Combo, 1Kg Ink Bottle of Each Colour Combo Pack |
| H2-INK/CYAN | 1 kg | Premium High Density Cyan Colour Dye Sublimation Ink, 1Kg Bottle F661.1181 |
| H2-INK/MAGENTA | 1 kg | Premium High Density Magenta Colour Dye Sublimation Ink, 1Kg Bottle F661.1182 |
| H2-INK/NEON/M | 1 kg | Premium Fluorescent Magenta Colour Dye Sublimation Ink, 1Kg Bottle F661.1209 |
| H2-INK/NEON/Y | 1 kg | Premium Fluorescent Yellow Colour Dye Sublimation Ink, 1Kg Bottle F661.1210 |
| H2-INK/YELLOW | 1 kg | Premium High Density Yellow Colour Dye Sublimation Ink, 1Kg Bottle F661.1183 |
All of these share the same three highlights in the product data: the ink is water-based dye ink for office and home inkjet printers, it suits piezoelectric drop-on-demand printheads but not thermal printheads, and AM.CO.ZA suggests a brand-new Epson EcoTank printer. The 1 kg bottles are the large format size. H2-INK/COMBO is the only ink combo that also includes a 1 litre ink cleaner. The neon (fluorescent) magenta and yellow come only in 1 kg.
The We Stock All Kinds of Ink, for Large Format Printer, UV, Silkscreen, Sublimation and More (2019-11-18) video adds that AM.CO.ZA's inks come "from 100 millimetres to 1 liter", alongside cleaning solution. Older videos mention six-colour inks with light cyan and light magenta; the current listings show CMYK and neon only.
Family 2: ink cleaners (2 products)
| Product | What the name says |
|---|---|
| F-AQUA/CLEAN | Water Based Ink, Sublimation Ink, DTF/DTG Ink Cleaning Solution 1KG Bottle F611.1158 |
| F-AQUA/CLEAN/100 | Water Based Ink, Sublimation & DTF Ink Cleaning Solution 100ml Mini Bottle, Super Impressive Clog Dissolving Liquid, Soak<2Hours |
Both are water-based cleaners, so the same bottle also serves DTF, DTG and other water-based ink printers. They are cleaning liquids, not ink.
Family 3: sublimation and transfer papers (8 products)
| Product | Size | For |
|---|---|---|
| H-PAPER/A4 | A4 | Heatware A4 100g Sublimation Paper for Hard Surface and Poly-Fabric 100 Sheets |
| H-PAPER/A3 | A3 | Heatware A3 100g Sublimation Paper for Hard Surface and Poly-Fabric 100 Sheets |
| H-PAPER/A4L | A4 | Heatware A4 Sublimation Paper for All Fabric, Cotton (-95%), Laser/Inkjet 20 Sheets, HT-150P |
| H-PAPER/A3L | A3 | Heatware A3 Sublimation Paper for All Fabric, Cotton (-95%), Laser/Inkjet 20 Sheets |
| H-PAPER/DARK/A4 | A4 | Heatware A4 Heat Transfer Paper for Dark Fabric and Cotton (-95%) 20 Sheets, HTW-300 |
| H-PAPER/DARK/A3 | A3 | Heatware A3 Heat Transfer Paper for Dark Fabric and Cotton (-95%) 20 Sheets |
| H-PAPER/ROLL/1520 | 1520 mm x 100 m roll | Heatware 1520mm x 100M 120g Sublimation Paper Roll for Poly-Fabric Sublimation Printing |
| H-PAPER/ROLL/1600 | 1600 mm x 100 m roll | Heatware 1600mm x 100M 120g Sublimation Paper Roll for Poly-Fabric Sublimation Printing |
Only the 100 g sheets and the 120 g rolls are true sublimation papers for polyester and hard surfaces. The cotton (A4L, A3L) and dark-fabric papers are heat transfer papers for cotton up to 95%; the cotton paper is also named for laser printers. The two roll names also carry a shipping note, so check the lead time with sales before quoting a roll.
Family 4: single-purpose heat presses (20 products)
Sizes, power and maximum temperature are given where the product name states them; "not in name" means check the listing.
| Product | Best for | Pressing area | Power | Max temperature | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H-HOBBY/3838C | T-shirts and flat items | 380 x 380 mm | 1200 W | 205 °C | Hobby |
| H-HOBBY/CAP | caps | see listing | 310 W | 205 °C | Hobby |
| H-HOBBY/MUG | standard 320 ml mugs | see listing | 320 W | 210 °C | Hobby |
| H-HOBBY/MUG/AUTO | standard 320 ml mugs | see listing | 280 W | 200 °C | Hobby |
| H-HOBBY/TUMBLER | tumblers up to 85 mm diameter, 270 mm long | see listing | 620 W | 210 °C | Hobby |
| H-PRESS/2938 | T-shirts and flat items | 290 x 380 mm | 930 W | 205 °C | Hobby |
| H-PRESS/3838 | T-shirts and flat items | 380 x 380 mm | not in name | not in name | Heatware |
| H-PRESS/3838C | T-shirts and flat items | 380 x 380 mm | not in name | not in name | Heatware |
| H-PRESS/4050 | T-shirts and flat items | 400 x 500 mm | 1400 W | not in name | Heatware |
| H-PRESS/4060 | large flat items | 400 x 600 mm | not in name | not in name | Heatware |
| H-PRESS/4060D | large flat items, two stations | 400 x 600 mm | 3000 W | not in name | Heatware |
| H-PRESS/6080D | the largest flat items, two stations | 600 x 800 mm | 4800 W | not in name | Heatware |
| H-PRESS/CAP4 | caps, hats and beanies (4 pad sizes) | see listing | not in name | not in name | Heatware |
| H-PRESS/MUG | 320 ml cylinder mugs | see listing | not in name | not in name | Heatware |
| H-PRESS/MUG/ALL | tumblers up to 85 mm and 270 mm, occasionally mugs and cups of all sizes | see listing | not in name | not in name | Heatware |
| H-PRESS/MUG5 | mugs, 5 holders | see listing | not in name | not in name | Heatware |
| H-PRESS/P0 | small spot transfers (handheld) | see listing | 300 W | not in name | Hobby |
| H-PRESS/P1 | handheld transfers up to 300 x 250 mm | 300 x 250 mm | not in name | not in name | Hobby |
| H-PRESS/PEN | pens, 6 slots | see listing | not in name | not in name | Heatware |
| H-PRESS/TUMBLER | 27 cm skinny tumblers, occasionally two 320 ml mugs | see listing | not in name | not in name | Heatware |
The Heatware Hobby line is the lighter end of the range: the Hobby names give 280 W to 1200 W, and those that state a voltage are 220 V. The larger flat presses (H-PRESS/4060, H-PRESS/4060D, H-PRESS/6080D) are for bigger items and higher volume; the twin-station models lift by air and have crosshair alignment lasers. In Start a Business with Heat Press Machines, All Kinds of Heat Press & Sublimation Machines Explained (2021-02-20), AM.CO.ZA walks through its heat presses starting from the "top of the range" 600 by 400 swing-away press and the 38 by 38 clamshell, and calls those two "industrial and made to last" for shirts and big items.
Family 5: multifunction heat presses (13 products)
| Product | What it includes | Power | Max temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| H-HOBBY/3D | 180×205mm Heating Pad and Silicone Vacuum Chamber for 3D Press | 800 W | 220 °C |
| H-HOBBY/M5 | 290×380mm Flat Press, 320ml Standard Mug Press, Cap Press and Heat Resistant Sponge for Press 25cm & 20cm Plates | 850 W | 205 °C |
| H-HOBBY/P5 | 250×300mm Flat Press, 320ml Standard Mug Press, Cap Press and Heat Resistant Sponge for Press 25cm & 20cm Plates | 1000 W | 200 °C |
| H-PRESS/MT10 | 290x380mm Flat Press, Shoe Press, Pen Press & All 3D Shape Presses (Mugs/Plates/Cups/Cap Presses) | 1400 W | not in name |
| H-PRESS/MT10E | 380x380mm Flat Press, Shoe Press, Pen Press & All 3D Shape Presses (Mugs/Plates/Cups/Cap Presses) | 1400 W | not in name |
| H-PRESS/MT5 | Flat, Mugs, Plates(2), Cap Press | not in name | not in name |
| H-PRESS/MT5E | Extended Flat, Mugs, Plates(2), Cap Press | not in name | not in name |
| H-PRESS/MT6 | Flat, Mugs(2), Plates(2), Cap Press | not in name | not in name |
| H-PRESS/MT6E | 380x380mm Flat Press, Two Mugs Presses, Two Plate Presses & Cap Press Attachments | 1400 W | not in name |
| H-PRESS/MT8 | Flat and All 7 3D Shape Press | not in name | not in name |
| H-PRESS/MT8E | Extended Flat and All 7 3D Shape Press | not in name | not in name |
| H-PRESS/MT9 | 290x380mm Flat Press, Shoe Press & All 3D Shape Presses (Mugs/Plates/Cups/Cap Presses) | 1400 W | not in name |
| H-PRESS/MT9E | 380x380mm Flat Press, Shoe Press & All 3D Shape Presses (Mugs/Plates/Cups/Cap Presses) | 1400 W | not in name |
In the MT range, the "E" models have the extended (380 by 380 mm) flat press instead of the 290 by 380 mm one. The MT8 description on am.im calls it "an all-in-one system" for businesses that want to produce a wider range of products "without purchasing several separate heat press machines". The difference between the standard and extended combos is shown in #SortIT Difference Between Heat Press Combo Extended Version and Standard, How Cap Press Works (2021-02-05).
Family 6: roller heat presses (7 products)
| Product | Width | Heating | Electrical supply named in the listing | Compressed air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H-ROLLER/1600/E6 | 1620 mm | 6.4 kW, 220 V, electric heating | 32A 6mm² cable needed (not included); suggested 32A Plug on 40A Breaker | not in name |
| H-ROLLER/1600/E6P | 1620 mm | 6.4 kW, 220 V, electric heating | 32A 6mm² cable needed (not included); suggested 32A Plug on 40A Breaker | not in name |
| H-ROLLER/1700/OIL12 | 1700 mm | 12 kW, 380 V, oil-heated drum | 32A 4mm² cable needed (not included); suggested 32A Plug and Breaker | not in name |
| H-ROLLER/1700/OIL9 | 1700 mm | 9 kW, 220 V, oil-heated drum | 41A 10mm² cable needed (not included); suggested 63A Plug and Breaker | not in name |
| H-ROLLER/300/E4 | 300 mm (lanyard and ribbon, max 260 °C) | 4 kW, 220 V, electric heating | see listing | not in name |
| H-ROLLER/3200/OIL35 | 3200 mm | 35 kW, 380 V, oil-heated drum | 61A 16mm² cable needed (not included); suggested 63A Plug and Breaker | yes, 4 to 8 bar |
| H-ROLLER/3200/OIL58 | 3200 mm | 58 kW, 380 V, oil-heated drum | 110A 35mm² cable needed (not included); suggested 125A Plug and Breaker | yes, 4 to 8 bar |
Roller presses are the press for the large format route: the printed paper roll and the fabric roll run through a heated drum together. Every roller press name except the 300 mm model lists the cable and breaker the customer has to provide, and the two 3200 mm models also need 4 to 8 bar compressed air, so check the customer's power supply before quoting. The 300 mm model is a narrow press for lanyards and ribbons. The 1620 mm press is shown in Roller Heat Press Review and Heatware 220V 1620mm Roller Heat Press Basic Functions Walkthrough (2022-09-26).
Family 7: sublimation printers (30 products)
All 30 are AM.CO.ZA FastCOLOUR ONE roll-to-roll sublimation printers (SKUs ending in /SUB). They differ in four ways: the print mechanism named in the product name (ATools on the F1 models, PrintExp on the F2 models), the printing width, the number and type of Epson printheads, and the RIP software.
| Mechanism | Width | Printhead | Models | SKUs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATools | 1800 mm | XP600 | 4 | F1-1801/SUB, F1-1801D/SUB, F1-1804/SUB, F1-1804D/SUB |
| ATools | 3200 mm | XP600 | 2 | F1-3201/SUB, F1-3204/SUB |
| PrintExp | 1800 mm | XP600 | 6 | F2-1801/SUB, F2-1801D/SUB, F2-1801T/SUB, F2-1804/SUB, F2-1804D/SUB, F2-1804T/SUB |
| PrintExp | 1800 mm | I1600 A1 | 6 | F2-1801DI/SUB, F2-1801I/SUB, F2-1801TI/SUB, F2-1804DI/SUB, F2-1804I/SUB, F2-1804TI/SUB |
| PrintExp | 3200 mm | XP600 | 4 | F2-3201/SUB, F2-3201T/SUB, F2-3204/SUB, F2-3204T/SUB |
| PrintExp | 3200 mm | I1600 A1 | 4 | F2-3201I/SUB, F2-3201TI/SUB, F2-3204I/SUB, F2-3204TI/SUB |
| PrintExp | 3200 mm | I3200 A1 | 4 | F2-3201I2/SUB, F2-3201TI2/SUB, F2-3204I2/SUB, F2-3204TI2/SUB |
- Width: 16 models print 1800 mm wide and 14 print 3200 mm wide.
- Printheads: 16 use Epson XP600, 10 use Epson I1600 A1 and 4 use Epson I3200 A1. 6 have one head, 14 have two and 10 have three.
- Software: 15 come with AM.CO.ZA's in-house InkRIP and 15 with SAi FlexiPRINT RIP software. In the SKUs, a 1 after the width means InkRIP and a 4 means FlexiPRINT (for example F2-1801/SUB and F2-1804/SUB).
- Ink in the box: every package ships with sublimation ink and cleaner, 4 litres on most and 8 litres on F2-3201T/SUB and F2-3204T/SUB.
For which printhead to buy as a spare, see the compatibility checklist. For widths, speeds and the matching roller presses in a clothing business, see starting a sublimation fabric and clothing business. The 2023 FastCOLOUR printer with bulk ink feeding is shown in New 2023 FastCOLOUR Wide Format Printer with Bulk Feeding Ink System for UV/ECO-Solvent/Sublimation (2023-04-02).
Family 8: add-ons, blanks and spare parts
Thermal tape (4 products). In How Thermally Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tapes Works, Why You Need Thermal-Tape for Heat Press (2021-05-29), AM.CO.ZA explains that thermal tape holds the printed design in place so it does not move, smudge or ghost during pressing, and that the copper layer lets heat pass through rather than blocking it.
| Product | What the name says |
|---|---|
| H-TAPE/THERMAL | 10 Rolls of Copper Film Based Thermally Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tapes |
| H-TAPE/THERMAL/20 | 5 Rolls of 20mm Silicone Based Thermally Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tapes (Blue, No Residue) |
| H-TAPE/THERMAL/8 | 10 Rolls of 8mm Silicone Based Thermally Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tapes (Blue, No Residue) |
| H-TAPE/THERMAL/T20 | 20mm Wide Teflon Based, 0.08mm Super Thin, 100M Rolled Thermally Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tapes (White, No Residue) |
Blanks. H-PRESS/MUG/36: Box of 36 Sublimation Blank Mugs, 11oz/320ml Standard Size Mugs (No shipping). The name says no shipping, so this box is for collection.
Heat press accessories. Heat Press Accessories, Thermal Tape, Teflon Paper, Sublimation Inks etc for Heatware Heat Press (2019-01-25) lists the accessories for the Heatware multifunction press: a Teflon-coated fibreglass cloth (370 by 460 mm) to protect the machine and the item, thermal tape, sublimation paper and inks.
Roller press spares. Blankets, heater elements and other parts are sold separately, for example:
| Product | What the name says |
|---|---|
| H-1600/BLANKET | 1600mm Wide Blanket, Seamless Nomex Felt Heat Resistant Blanket for Roll-to-Roll Heat Transfer Machine, ~1420mm Length 5mm Thickness |
| H-1600/ELEMENT | 3kW Heater Element Tube for 1620mm (H-ROLLER/1600/E6) Roller Heat Press |
| H-1700/BLANKET | 1700mm Wide Blanket, 1710mm Length 8mm Thickness, Seamless Nomex Felt Heat Resistant Blanket for Roll-to-Roll Heat Transfer Machine |
| H-1700/BLANKET/2 | 1700mm Wide Blanket, 2000mm Length 8mm Thickness, Seamless Nomex Felt Heat Resistant Blanket for Roll-to-Roll Heat Transfer Machine |
| H-1700/ELEMENT | 1.2kW/1.5kW Heater Element Metal Rod for 1700mm Roller Heat Press |
| H-1700/CONDUCTOR | 60A Heating Conductor Metal Rod for 1700mm Roller Heat Press |
| H-ROLLER/1700/RING | Slip Ring for 1700 Oil Heating Roller Heat Press, Collecting Ring Replacement |
| H-3200/BLANKET/2 | 3200mm Wide Blanket, 3200mm Length 9mm Thickness, Seamless Nomex Felt Heat Resistant Blanket for Roll-to-Roll Heat Transfer Machine |
| H-3200/ELEMENT | 2kW Heater Element Metal Rod for 3200mm Roller Heat Press |
| H-ROLLER/12KW/KIT | 12kW Heating Element Electrical Connection Kit for up to 12kW Roller Heat Press Machines |
| H-ROLLER/GEAR/60 | Casted Aluminum 1:60 Cranking Gearbox for Roller Heat Press |
Flat and multifunction press spares (controllers, heating pads, mug holders, knobs, handles, springs) are also listed under the H-PRESS and H-CONTROL SKUs. Use the Heat Press SKU Guide to find a specific part.
The 2023 claims, checked against the data
| 2023 claim | What AM.CO.ZA's data actually supports |
|---|---|
| Sublimation turns ink from solid to gas without a liquid stage | That is the general idea of dye sublimation. AM.CO.ZA's product data describes its inks more practically: water-based dye ink, activated by heat, for piezo printheads. |
| Quality without compromise; sharp, vibrant, long-lasting prints | No wash or fade figures are published for these inks. Do not quote any. A 2023 video, New Locally Produced Sublimation Ink for Vibrate Colour, Fresher Stock Than Any Imports (2023-01-21), says the ink is locally produced and fresher than imports. |
| A product line that covers every step | Supported. Inks, cleaners, papers, flat, mug, cap, tumbler, pen, multifunction and roller presses, printers, tapes, blank mugs and spare parts are all listed (see the families above). |
| Sustainability, reduced environmental footprint | Not supported. No environmental claim appears in the current sublimation ink product data. Do not offer an "eco" ink. |
| Affordable entry for startups | Partly. The range does start small (100 ml bottles, A4 paper and the Hobby presses) and goes up to 3200 mm printers and roller presses. Check current prices on each Buythis page; see low-cost sublimation for budget setups. |
| Customer support with tutorials and expert help | Supported. Sales and support are on WhatsApp at 060 600 7000, the #SortIT videos cover printer choice and settings, and the printer packages include installation training (the AA-TRAIN items in their package lists). |
Frequently asked questions
Does AM.CO.ZA sell everything I need to start sublimation? Everything except the office printer: ink, cleaner, paper, presses, tape and blank mugs are all listed. For the office route AM.CO.ZA suggests buying a new Epson EcoTank; for the large format route it sells the FastCOLOUR ONE printers.
What is the difference between Heatware and SubliNova 100 ml ink? Both are 100 ml dye sublimation inks for piezo office printers with the same highlights in the product data. Heatware also sells a four-bottle CMYK combo, H-INK/COMBO/100; SubliNova Smart DT104 is sold as single colours.
Which heat press should I buy first? It depends on the item. For mugs only, a mug press; for T-shirts, a flat press; for several kinds of item, a multifunction press such as the MT or Hobby 5 in 1 combos. Use the tables in families 4 and 5, and the Heat Press Sales Handbook.
Do roller heat presses plug into a normal wall socket? No. Every roller press listing except the 300 mm model names a dedicated cable and breaker (from a 32 A plug up to a 125 A breaker), and the 3200 mm models also need compressed air. For the 300 mm model, ask sales.
Which papers go with a large format sublimation printer? The 120 g rolls, H-PAPER/ROLL/1520 and H-PAPER/ROLL/1600.
Can I print on cotton with this range? Sublimation ink is for polyester and coated items. For cotton up to 95%, use the cotton paper (H-PAPER/A4L, H-PAPER/A3L) or the dark-fabric paper (H-PAPER/DARK/A4, H-PAPER/DARK/A3).
Are there sublimation blanks? A box of 36 standard 320 ml blank mugs, H-PRESS/MUG/36, is listed for collection. Ask sales about other blanks.
Is the ink eco-friendly? No environmental claim is published in the current product data, so do not promise one.
Videos
- Start a Business with Heat Press Machines, All Kinds of Heat Press & Sublimation Machines Explained (2021-02-20): AM.CO.ZA's heat presses explained, from the 600 by 400 swing-away to the multifunction combos.
- Affordable Sublimation Ink for Sublimation Printing from AM CO ZA for Office Inkjet Printer (2018-10-30): the one-stop heat press shop, four-colour ink and a normal office printer.
- We Stock All Kinds of Ink, for Large Format Printer, UV, Silkscreen, Sublimation and More (2019-11-18): AM.CO.ZA's ink range, 100 ml to 1 litre, and cleaning solution.
- Heat Press Accessories, Thermal Tape, Teflon Paper, Sublimation Inks etc for Heatware Heat Press (2019-01-25): heat press accessories, thermal tape, Teflon cloth and inks.
- How Thermally Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tapes Works, Why You Need Thermal-Tape for Heat Press (2021-05-29): why thermal tape conducts heat instead of blocking it.
- Roller Heat Press Review and Heatware 220V 1620mm Roller Heat Press Basic Functions Walkthrough (2022-09-26): the 1620 mm roller heat press.
- New 2023 FastCOLOUR Wide Format Printer with Bulk Feeding Ink System for UV/ECO-Solvent/Sublimation (2023-04-02): the 2023 FastCOLOUR printer with bulk ink feeding.
- #SortIT, Choose EPSON EcoTank Bulk Ink Printer for Sublimation Printing for Our Heat Press Machine (2018-10-30): choosing an Epson EcoTank for sublimation.
Related pages
- Buying sublimation ink: a compatibility checklist
- Buying sublimation ink from AM.CO.ZA: packs, pricing and returns
- The benefits of sublimation ink: driver and press settings
- 100 ml easy-pour bottles
- 1 kg combo packs
- Five sublimation projects
- Low-cost sublimation
- Starting a sublimation fabric and clothing business
- sublimationinks.co.za site page
Original post (2023, sublimationinks.co.za)
Source: https://sublimationinks.co.za/sublimation-printing-inks-range
- published: 2023-08-22 12:45:46
- modified: 2023-08-22 12:48:01
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Unraveling the Art of Sublimation Printing: Sublimation printing is a process that involves transferring ink onto a substrate using heat. The magic happens when the ink transitions from a solid to a gas without passing through a liquid state, resulting in vivid and durable prints. It's a technique that's proven its mettle across various industries, from fashion to interior design, and the AM.CO.ZA range brings this artistry within reach.
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Quality without Compromise: One of the most remarkable aspects of the AM.CO.ZA range is that it offers exceptional quality without demanding a premium price. Often, budget constraints can lead to compromises in output quality, but AM.CO.ZA defies this norm. The sublimation inks are carefully formulated to deliver sharp, vibrant, and long-lasting prints, ensuring that your creations leave a lasting impression.
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Sustainability in Mind: In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, the AM.CO.ZA range takes steps toward sustainability. The sublimation inks are formulated with a reduced environmental footprint in mind, ensuring that your creativity doesn't come at the cost of the planet.
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Realizing Creative Potential: The AM.CO.ZA range of sublimation printing inks and products ultimately unlocks a world of creative potential. By providing accessible tools that deliver professional-grade results, they empower individuals to turn their artistic visions into tangible, vibrant realities.
In conclusion, the AM.CO.ZA range of sublimation printing inks and products stands as a testament to the fact that excellence and affordability need not be mutually exclusive. With their commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer support, AM.CO.ZA has carved a niche for itself as a go-to solution for those seeking to explore the realm of sublimation printing on a budget. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a creative enthusiast, AM.CO.ZA opens doors to a world of possibilities where your imagination knows no bounds.