Sublimation ICC profiles are created by scanning the media after sublimation for more accurate colours 

Why would you create and ICC profile from an item sublimated on ceramics then use that profile when pressing on a different media type ?

A wider range of tones and closer match to the original colours is achieved by using an ICC profile created around the media type you are pressing  - custom icc profiles are better if you are trying to colour match a specific design.

ask yourself these questions

1:  If you have an icc profile what was it created from ?

2: Are you using it on the same or similar media type ?

3: Are you getting the best results you can from your current setup and supplies ?

Here are some examples of some images that have been sublimated onto products and then scanned into an image file

The source ICC profile was made on ceramic then we used this profile on other media types and then compared to an icc profile made around the specific media type.

The images do show what we expected - but please bear in mind these are sublimated scanned images - looks much better sitting here looking at the physical products.

TEST 1 

For our colour test charts on this one we are using a using an icc profile created from ceramic media on an aluminium sheet

On this one we are using a using a ceramic icc on a metal item and the most noticeable differences on this image are in the deeper blacks / shades with subtle differences in the colours some more than others overall blues and blacks appear to be the most affected colours when not utilising an icc made on the media type.

TEST 2

For our colour test charts on this one we are using a using an icc profile created from ceramic media on a Polyester sheet

On this one we are using a using a ceramic icc on a polyester item and the most noticeable differences on this image are in the blacks / shades ( in person the polyester one is more true )  with subtle differences in the colours some more than others overall blues and blacks appear to be the most affected colours when not utilising an icc made on the media type.

TEST 3

For our colour test charts on this one we are using a using an icc profile created from ceramic media on a cork / mdf item

On this one we are using a using a ceramic icc on a cork /mdf item and the most noticeable differences on this image are in the blue shades

All tests showed darker blues and black when utilising a profile from a different media type but that's not what we are trying to achieve - we are trying to colour match - if we wanted darker blues and blacks we could of just changed our original image

We are now please to be fully suporting Big sur for sublimation printing , with no colour management issues and colours comparable to all previous versions on a mac

Continuous Ink Supply system 

My last Epson printer had a Continuous ink supply system fitted and worked extremely well over the years I had it.

Unfortunately my printer went wrong so after looking at the City Ink Express site and finding that a CISS was available for an Epson XP-3105 I then bought the printer. Straight away I went to the City ink express site to purchase the Continuous ink supply system quoted for the printer.

Ordering was extremely simple and exactly as was promised, my CISS package arrived after 3 working days.

Watching the videos on how to fit the system to my printer made the installation very simple and within half hour (as mentioned) my printer was up an running. I printed out a document on plain paper and the resolution and colour was fantastic. I then tried it on a picture I had taken, once again the colour and resolution was perfect, it looked as good as I used to get when getting prints processed from a photographers.

I really am impressed with this item, which I am sure will be as good as my previous CISS, will save me an awful lot of money not having to change inks at about £16.00 for each colour. Order one now, you will not be disappointed

Kind Regards

Graham

Here’s my review of Cityinkexpress products and services: Being a long term customer of Cityinkexpress ( probably 5 years and already for the third ink-printer ) I can tell, that quality of ink is extraordinarily good. Colors are in excellent balance, print-heads don't get clogged, there are no leaks and smears. I use Cityinkexpress inks for both fine photo prints (I am a photography enthusiast and semi-professional) and daily business printing. Currently I use the Canon Pixma iP7250 printer with a CISS ( Continuous Ink supply system ) supplied by Cityinkexpress and it works great. The service by Cityinkexpress is fast and focused. Packing of goods is good, but Cityinkexpress might consider improving it a little to adding extra measures when shipping ink bottles to eliminate any probability of damage. Overall AAA+++ rating Thank you for your good service

I waited a while to write this review as i wanted to see how the ink was with my printer (epson XP900) Delivery was pretty quick, i was a little worried about the whole set up process as im not the best at technical things but i followed the youtube video guide for my particular printer and it was a breeze tbh. I honestly cant fault the whole process of ordering, delivery and setup of the inks to my printer. The inks themselves i cant fault either and they have lasted me months so far. I recomend this company and ink setup to everyone i know! It has saved me so much money in ink replacement. Craig

We've been using your CISS systems for years and this is a genuine review but of course I've taken the trouble to write it mainly to get a discount.

This is the second CISS system we’ve bought from City Ink Express. That might sound odd but the first one we bought was so good that the Epson printer it fitted simply wore out and as they’d stopped making that model  we were forced to replace the printer even though the CISS system was still perfect after years of use. That first system saved us thousands and thousands of pounds in ink cartridge costs and hundreds of hours faffing about replacing them.

Kind regards

Rory

I recently purchased the Ciss Ink System for my new Epson XP15000. Even though the inks are non-genuine, I have been really impressed with the colour quality. It was also very easy to install following along with the video on the website. I have also had the Ciss Ink System for my Epson WF7110 for four or five years now and it has been consistently performing really well. Very glad I found City Ink Express, its saved me so much money on cartridges.

I've been a customer of City Ink Express for a number of years now and I'm always impressed by the quality of all products. CISS systems have made my business so much easier to run and you always get a friendly response if you need any technical support. All inks have always been the best in my eyes, after trying numerous different companies and brands over the years.

Many thanks - Calvin

bought this ciss system last week for the epson xp 970 and we love how it works and was easy to install following the video instructions.we will only be buying ink from cityinkexpress in the future.well done thank you

Angela Anderson

The City ink express refill inks I purchased for a canon ip8750 printer produce results across the entire colour range, indistinguishable from the original canon inks at a fraction of the cost. A real test for ink quality is if it can produce a true deep black and these inks are superb for that. Customer service is also excellent, I thoroughly recommend them.

Anthony Johnson