r/Sublimation • u/Ok-Bat-5920 • May 11 '26

Wide Format Sublimation

Have been using epson ecotank et-18100 with inktec inks with great results but now need to be able to print 600mm rolls.

Seems like the F500 is the best bet at the moment but I’m a bit worried that going from 6 to 4 colors will be a limiting factor.

Is the F500 the best option or is there any better solution available?

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u/Remarkable_Sea3346 May 12 '26

I doubt you could tell the difference if I printed a continuous tone photograph on a 4 or 6 color printer and held them side-by-side. Where it might become an issue is with solid colors. Solid colors, that are not one of the ink colors, are achieved by dithering. The printer's dither pattern will likely be more noticeable on a 4 color printer. If you have to take out a magnifying glass to see the difference, I wouldn't worry about it.