xTool M2 Not Printing Correctly? How to Check and Fix It (Video)

If your xTool M2 is printing faded colors or missing a color entirely, there's a built-in way to see exactly what's wrong before assuming the worst. 

The fix that actually solves it is almost too simple to believe - and it doesn't involve replacing anything.

DTF vs DTG Printing: What's the Difference and Which Is Better?

DTF and DTG sound almost the same, they're both ways to print on shirts, and the acronyms are only one letter apart. No wonder people mix them up.  

They are two different processes with different machines, different workflows, and different reasons to choose one over the other. Read on and I'll explain the difference between DTF and DTG, which one is better for what you're making, and how they stack up against the other transfer methods you've probably heard of.

UV DTF Laminator: The One You Already Have Will Probably Work

If you are getting into printing UV DTF stickers, you have probably seen that the desktop UV printers all have their own laminator you can buy. And they are not cheap.  

The question I keep getting is whether the laminator you already own will work. I put both my cheap Amazon laminator and a cold laminator I had to the test to see if we could save you some money! 

Silhouette Cameo vs UV Printer: What's the Difference and Do You Need Both?

What if you could give up cutting and weeding HTV and vinyl completely and still make full color stickers and shirt designs? 

There's a whole category of machine that skips all of that. No cutting, no weeding, no layering.  You just print your full color design, and it's ready to go. 

That's UV printing. And once you understand what it does, you might never look at weeding the same way again. Let me show you exactly what I mean. 

EufyMake E1 White Ink Not Printing? Here's How to Actually Check (Video)

If you print on white surfaces with your EufyMake E1, your white ink could already be failing and you'd have no idea. 

It's only once you switch to a dark surface or a UV sticker that the problem finally shows up. Here's how to run a quick test print and know for sure.

How to Do Multi Color Embroidery on a Single Needle Machine

If you've already done your first single-color embroidery project and you're ready to add some color - this is your next step. 

Multi-color embroidery with a single need machine requires changing the thread mid-project, but once you understand the process it is not difficult - even as a beginner.  (You'll also totally understand the convenience of a multi needle machine by the time you're done)!

In this tutorial we'll go start to finish on how to change thread colors mid-project on your Brother SE2000. We're using a two-color design with five total thread switches. 

3 Mistakes that Ruin Sublimation Tumblers Every Time

If your sublimation tumblers keep coming out faded, dull, or just not right - it's typically due to one of three main reasons or a combination of them all. 

Most of the time, the problem isn't your printer or your ink. It's one of three mistakes happening at the press. It's an issue with heat, pressure, or press time that causes dull prints, partial transfers, ghosting or some other issue. 

Read on for how to avoid common mistakes when sublimation tumblers.

Laminated Vinyl Stickers Without Registration Marks

If you're looking to make laminated vinyl stickers without registration marks - there is an entry-level print and cut sticker machine that is often overlooked. 

The iColor 250 is usually dubbed as a label printer, but this MAC and PC compatible printer and cutter can easily be used as a vinyl sticker printer. When it is, it comes in as the lowest priced sticker printer on the market. 

Sticker Printer Comparison: Roland BN2-20A vs iColor 250

If you're considering getting a sticker printer you maybe deciding between two of my favorite printers: the iColor 250 and the Roland BN2-20A. 

I have a lot of printers...but I can honestly say these are both incredible print and cut machines and it's a tough choice.  While there is some overlap there are different some differences as well. One thing that is the same about each of these is I love them both equally - so this is going to come down to YOUR needs and budget!

Why Tracing in Silhouette Studio Creates Double Cut Lines (and the Workaround)

Are you getting double cut lines when you trace in Silhouette Studio?   

This is a common issue when tracing lines in Silhouette Studio.  And the "issue" is actually how tracing works. 

Read on for the best way to to recreate lines in Silhouette Studio. 

How to Make UV DTF stickers with the EufyMake E1 UV Printer

UV DTF Stickers are quickly gaining popularity and the price of doing UV sticker printing at home is rapidly dropping - thanks to the EufyMake E1!

In this tutorial I'm going to walk you through your very first UV DTF sticker on the EufyMake E1 from start to finish. We're talking design setup in EufyMake Studio, choosing the right sticker profile, printing, laminating, and applying it to a tumbler.

I'll also show you the software quirks you need to know about, the error message you can safely ignore, and why the built-in sticker profile works better than creating your own.

I have a full video walking through every single step if you want to watch along.

EufyMake E1 UV Printer: White Ink Not Printing? (How to fix it)

If your EufyMake E1 UV printer white ink stopped printing - I've been there. And I want to save you the hour-plus of frustration I went through figuring out how to get it printing white again. 

The EufyMake E1 is a desktop UV printer that prints directly onto objects - tumblers, wood, acrylic, stickers and more. And white ink is hands down the most common problem EufyMake E1 owners run into.

In this complete guide to testing and fixing the white ink, we'll go through all the steps you need to take to make sure your Eufymake E1 is printing correctly. 

Epson F570 Won't Print: Fixing a Clogged Nozzle

Are you having trouble with your Epson F570 not printing correctly? This is usually caused by clogged nozzles, and it's a very common issue with sublimation printers. 

The good news is that it's an easy fix - especially on an Epson F570 sublimation printer In this tutorial, I'll walk you through the exact steps to get your printer back up and running.

How to Run a Test Print on the EufyMake E1 (and What to Look For)

If you're not sure whether your EufyMake E1 is printing correctly - especially the white ink - running a test print is the first thing you should do. 

It takes about four to six minutes and tells you exactly what's working and what isn't with your UV printer.  This tutorial will walk you through the complete test print process. 

How to Get White in your Roland Prints Without White Ink

If you're wondering how I'm printing white on my 4-channel Roland BN2-20A...I'm not.  I'm printing AROUND the white. 

The 20" CMYK ecosolvent printer does not have a white configuration, but that doesn't mean you can't print designs that have white in them. So what's the trick? There isn't one, really. That's the whole point. Read on and I'll explain. 

5 Ways to Print on Acrylic (And My Preferred Method!)

If you've been wanting to customize acrylic for keychains, ornaments, or other crafts, you're probably wondering - how exactly do you get designs onto acrylic?

I'm showing you FIVE different methods for printing on acrylic! Some of these involve printing directly on the acrylic, while others use transfers or stickers. Whether you have a sublimation printer, UV printer, DTF printer, white toner printer, or print and cut machine - there's a method that will work for you!

Brother SE2000 Red Light On? Here's the Embarrassingly Simple Fix

If you're here because your Brother SE2000 has a red light that won't turn off and nothing you try is working - I have been EXACTLY where you are. And I have good news.

The fix took about two seconds. I just didn't know what it was. And oh by the way - it's not disassembling anything. 

Read on for how to get the green light on the Brother SE200 embroidery machine so you can get back to sewing.

How (and Why) You Should be Using Select by Line Color - Silhouette Studio V5 Tutorial

If you've ever worked on a design in with a ton of elements and tried to manually click each one to select a specific color… this tip is going to save you so much time. 

Silhouette Studio has a feature built right into the top toolbar that lets you select all objects of the same line color — or the same fill color — in one single click. It's called Select by Line Color and Select by Fill Color.  This tutorial focuses on Silhouette Studio V5, but the process and the tool is the exact same in Silhouette Studio V4 as well. 

First Print and Cut in Silhouette Studio V5 (Important Changes)

If you're using Silhouette Studio V5 for print and cut, there are some important changes you'll want to be aware of. 

Even if you're not a beginner, I would highly suggest going through this step by step tutorial the first time you are printing and cutting in V5. 

Brother SP1 Sublimation Printer Setup: Video Tutorial

Setting up your new Brother SP1 sublimation printer is actually much easier than you might think.

In this video, I am walking you through the entire process step-by-step so you can go from "in the box" to "first print" in under 30 minutes.