How to Convert an Epson EcoTank ET-15000 into a Sublimation Printer

We are stepping up our sublimation game by converting an Epson EcoTank ET-15000 inkjet printer into a sublimation printer with Hiipoo Sublimation Ink. While we started with the smaller EcoTank 2720 model, we quickly realized that we wanted a sublimation printer that could do wide format printing. So when Hiipoo reached out and asked us to test out their  sublimation ink for EcoTank printers, we had a great reason to upgrade to the EcoTank 15000 for sublimation.

Traditional sublimation printers can be quite expensive, so converting the Epson EcoTank inkjet printer into a sublimation printer was a much more cost efficient route to go.

We converted this EcoTank 15000 printer into a sublimation printer using Hiipoo Sublimation Ink, which now comes in bottles that fit the EcoTank perfectly--no syringes required! As we show you in this video, converting an Epson EcoTank 15000 to a sublimation printer is an easy process, especially with the new Hiipoo Sublimation Ink bottles.

We also got a pre-release package of the NEW Hiipoo Sublimation paper, which is designed to work with their sublimation ink. We do a few sublimation tests with their ink and paper to show you how it works. Be sure to subscribe to our channel and ring the bell so you'll be notified when their paper is available on Amazon - we have a special video ready to publish when the Hiipoo Sublimation Paper is available for purchase.

So follow along with us as we convert an Epson EcoTank 15000 to a sublimation printer. And of course, let us know if you have any questions in the comments below!

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[mykids]

I love videos that are straight to the point. Great job!!

[senoraantero]

It is VERY important to get the ink that has the epson tops. I went the other route and I regret it. I lost the Magenta bottle and I thought I was being slick by just washing out one of the other bottles and putting my ink in there. NOPE! Epson made each color have a specific "key" to their tops for each color. Thats great on their part since it helps people not loading the wrong color into the wrong tank. But for sublimation it sucked not having the right top. I cleaned up my ink mess and learned my lesson.

Great video and thank you for sharing.

[aquarianqtee]

Thanks for the tips 😊 I just ordered this printer and have the ink and paper combo package in the way as well.

[Poor_Mans_DIY]

You two are doing a fantastic job with sublimation printing. The results look like the products you have are made at a factory!

[TheGrantAlexander]

"All I have to say is wow" quote of the video!

[TanyaMStephens]

Your designs have great color. I have the ET 15000 and the Hippo ink but I have been using the A-sub paper and the output never looks like the image in photoshop. Are you using an ICC profile? What color management are you using? I’m so frustrated with the sublimation process and have wasted so much paper trying to get the colors to match. I was using presentation matte not photo matte. I will give that a try. Any further assistance with the color management is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[dean_duplantis]

Man that looks so good. These videos are making me want to get into sublimation!

[tiruwork]

Hi
You guys are doing great job!!!
But i got a problem i purchased the et 15000 epson prenter and with my poor knowledge or i thought it is the
Ink i can use for sublimations i put the ink comes with the prenter😭😭😭 which it NOT am soooo much disappointed and sad....
Would you pleases help me what i should do or can do ?
this is going to be for my living business.
Pleases i need your help i hope i will hear from you soon
Thank you much

[oktacooks]

Hallo I really like your video, would you please help me with this question. Does Epson EcoTank ET-15000 sublimation printer works on 12 oz canvas bag? Please answer

[lillismawmaw]

Love the video and have been looking at the ET15000 for some time to convert. Does the ink automatically stop when the tanks are full? I have the Epson ET 16500 for regular printing and I have over filled the tanks a time or two. Don't want to do that with this one too!

[chocolatechunkycookies]

Was i supposed to put the software on my Pc? Did yours come with usb cable?

[kinggreenorganics]

Did you guys go to the website and set up the driver's? I watched a couple other videos and they did the website. Is it required to set up the printer? Thank you for your knowledge and experience

[Iam_barbie]

Thank you so much. Just got my printer now I’m ready to convert 🤗🤗

[chiliman]

Please is it after having it for 8 of clogging? Lots of cleaning? Over all How has it been doing???

[sandradowell]

Hey there, love your videos! I just received my ET-15000 and put my hiipoo ink in but I can't get it to have perfect lines when doing nozzle check. I have looked at the manual and it says to wait 12 hours then try cleaning again. Have you experienced this at all? Wondering what I should do next. Its right out of the box and I figured it would be good to go 😞

[almaanderson]

You two are fun ti watch. I learn a lot from your videos and get a kick out of watching you. I appriciate you 2.
I have a question about the Epson ET-15000. I have printed quite a few sublimation items. I am using 13x19 paper, I pick photo paper setting, then I apply settings, send it to the printer and I get the paper jam screen. Help, please!! Thank you!!!

[craftyoldman]

What about T-shirts? Any prep or anything or the same was as the mug and coozie? Just use a heat press?

[jimgeddesjr]

Besides the EcoTank 15000 can recommend other printers that can accommodate sublimation rectangular placemats?

[RaptorianSchrock]

can you guys demo 13x19 borderless on the et-15000?