{"id":213,"date":"2023-07-18T05:21:12","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T05:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/?p=213"},"modified":"2023-11-12T13:30:23","modified_gmt":"2023-11-12T13:30:23","slug":"do-you-mirror-image-for-sublimation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/do-you-mirror-image-for-sublimation\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Mirror Image For Sublimation? (Easy Explanation)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hey there, beautiful people! Bella this side.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re into <a href=\"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/can-you-sublimate-on-acrylic-hats\/\">sublimation printing<\/a>, then you&#8217;ve probably heard the term <strong>&#8220;mirroring&#8221; <\/strong>or <strong>&#8220;mirror image&#8221;<\/strong> being thrown around a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you&#8217;re scratching your head wondering what this is all about, well, you&#8217;ve come to the right place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;re going to discuss &#8220;do You Mirror Image For Sublimation?&#8221; and why it&#8217;s necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the topics that we are going to answer in this article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What does mirroring image mean<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do you need to mirror the image for sublimation?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to mirror images for sublimation using Photoshop<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to mirror images for sublimation using printer settings<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So stick around and enjoy the article!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #333333;color:#333333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #333333;color:#333333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/do-you-mirror-image-for-sublimation\/#What_Is_Mirror_Imaging\" title=\"What Is Mirror Imaging\">What Is Mirror Imaging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/do-you-mirror-image-for-sublimation\/#Do_You_Have_To_Mirror_The_Image_For_Sublimation\" title=\"Do You Have To Mirror The Image For Sublimation?\">Do You Have To Mirror The Image For Sublimation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/do-you-mirror-image-for-sublimation\/#How_To_Mirror_Images_For_Sublimation\" title=\"How To Mirror Images For Sublimation?\">How To Mirror Images For Sublimation?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/do-you-mirror-image-for-sublimation\/#1_Mirroring_Image_Inside_Photoshop\" title=\"1. Mirroring Image Inside Photoshop\">1. Mirroring Image Inside Photoshop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/do-you-mirror-image-for-sublimation\/#2_Mirroring_Image_In_Print_Settings\" title=\"2. Mirroring Image In Print Settings\">2. Mirroring Image In Print Settings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/do-you-mirror-image-for-sublimation\/#Why_Is_My_Printer_Not_Printing_Mirror_Images\" title=\"Why Is My Printer Not Printing Mirror Images?\">Why Is My Printer Not Printing Mirror Images?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/do-you-mirror-image-for-sublimation\/#FAQ_%E2%80%93_Do_You_Mirror_Image_For_Sublimation\" title=\"FAQ &#8211; Do You Mirror Image For Sublimation?\">FAQ &#8211; Do You Mirror Image For Sublimation?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/do-you-mirror-image-for-sublimation\/#Do_You_Flip_Design_For_Sublimation\" title=\"Do You Flip Design For Sublimation?\">Do You Flip Design For Sublimation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/do-you-mirror-image-for-sublimation\/#Do_You_Mirror_Sublimation_For_Mugs\" title=\"Do You Mirror Sublimation For Mugs?\">Do You Mirror Sublimation For Mugs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/do-you-mirror-image-for-sublimation\/#Which_Side_Of_The_Sublimation_Paper_Faces_Up\" title=\"Which Side Of The Sublimation Paper Faces Up?\">Which Side Of The Sublimation Paper Faces Up?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/do-you-mirror-image-for-sublimation\/#Do_You_Have_To_Mirror_Sublimation_For_Shirts\" title=\"Do You Have To Mirror Sublimation For Shirts?\">Do You Have To Mirror Sublimation For Shirts?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/do-you-mirror-image-for-sublimation\/#Final_Words\" title=\"Final Words\">Final Words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Mirror_Imaging\"><\/span>What Is Mirror Imaging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let&#8217;s talk about <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mirror_image\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>mirror imaging<\/strong><\/a> in sublimation printing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s basically the process of flipping your design horizontally before printing it on your sublimation paper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You know, like when you look at yourself in a mirror and everything is reversed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/What-Is-Mirror-Imaging.webp\" alt=\"What Is Mirror Imaging\" class=\"wp-image-215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/What-Is-Mirror-Imaging.webp 1000w, https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/What-Is-Mirror-Imaging-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/What-Is-Mirror-Imaging-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/What-Is-Mirror-Imaging-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/What-Is-Mirror-Imaging-600x600.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">What Is Mirror Imaging<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, that&#8217;s exactly what mirror imaging does to your design! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It flips it so that when you transfer it onto your substrate, it will be the right way around. Pretty cool, huh?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, how do we achieve this magical mirror imaging in sublimation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, it&#8217;s actually quite simple. Most design software has a built-in option to flip or mirror your design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you have to do is enable the mirror image setting before printing. And let me tell you, there&#8217;s a good reason why mirror imaging is important in sublimation printing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When we transfer our design onto our substrate, it needs to be in the right orientation, otherwise, it will look weird.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, mirror imaging ensures that we get a proper and accurate final product. No wonky designs here!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Have_To_Mirror_The_Image_For_Sublimation\"><\/span>Do You Have To Mirror The Image For Sublimation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, the simple answer is yes, you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mirror imaging is necessary because when you <a href=\"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/how-to-sublimate-a-tumbler\/\">sublimate a design<\/a> onto a product, it is placed face down on the transfer paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if the design is not mirrored, it will end up being backward when transferred onto the final product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Do-You-Have-To-Mirror-The-Image-For-Sublimation-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"Do You Have To Mirror The Image For Sublimation\" class=\"wp-image-216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Do-You-Have-To-Mirror-The-Image-For-Sublimation-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Do-You-Have-To-Mirror-The-Image-For-Sublimation-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Do-You-Have-To-Mirror-The-Image-For-Sublimation-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Do-You-Have-To-Mirror-The-Image-For-Sublimation.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Do You Have To Mirror The Image For Sublimation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mirror imaging is especially important for personalized designs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine if you ordered a custom t-shirt and the design came out backwards. It wouldn&#8217;t look right at all! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plus, mirror imaging is crucial for sublimation products like mugs, phone cases, and mousepads.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These items often have a flat surface where the design is applied, and without mirror imaging, the final print would come out to be reversed as can be seen in the above image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Also Read: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/can-you-use-a-regular-printer-for-sublimation-printing\/\">Can You Use A Regular Printer For Sublimation Printing?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Some examples of designs that require mirror imaging are text with words or numbers, logos, and any designs that have a specific orientation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mirror imaging ensures that the prints come out accurate and vibrant. The orientation and original shape of the design will be preserved and look just as they were intended to.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you&#8217;re getting into sublimation, make sure to always mirror image your designs to guarantee the best results. How To Mirror Image For Sublimation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Mirror_Images_For_Sublimation\"><\/span>How To Mirror Images For Sublimation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alright, so you wanna know how to mirror image for sublimation, huh?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good news for you, there are two different methods you can try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Mirroring_Image_Inside_Photoshop\"><\/span>1. Mirroring Image Inside Photoshop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The first one involves using software like Photoshop. If you&#8217;re already familiar with this program, it&#8217;s gonna be a piece of cake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just open up your image, go to the <strong>&#8220;Image&#8221; <\/strong>tab from the top menu, hover on <strong>&#8220;Image Rotation&#8221;<\/strong> and then select <strong>&#8220;Flip Canvas Horizontal&#8221;.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/how-to-mirror-image-in-photoshop-for-sublimation-1024x697.webp\" alt=\"how to mirror image in photoshop for sublimation\" class=\"wp-image-220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/how-to-mirror-image-in-photoshop-for-sublimation-1024x697.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/how-to-mirror-image-in-photoshop-for-sublimation-300x204.webp 300w, https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/how-to-mirror-image-in-photoshop-for-sublimation-768x523.webp 768w, https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/how-to-mirror-image-in-photoshop-for-sublimation-1536x1045.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/how-to-mirror-image-in-photoshop-for-sublimation.webp 1802w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">how to mirror image in photoshop for sublimation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Voila! Your image is now mirrored and ready for sublimation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_e8a49f-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column_e8a49f-b7, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column_e8a49f-b7:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column_e8a49f-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:19px;padding-right:19px;padding-bottom:19px;padding-left:19px;}.kadence-column_e8a49f-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{min-height:171px;border-top:2px solid #f78da7;border-right:2px solid #f78da7;border-bottom:2px solid #f78da7;border-left:2px solid #f78da7;}.kadence-column_e8a49f-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_e8a49f-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;}.kadence-column_e8a49f-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_e8a49f-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column_e8a49f-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column_e8a49f-b7{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_e8a49f-b7{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_e8a49f-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column_e8a49f-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#fdebf1;}.kadence-column_e8a49f-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_e8a49f-b7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_e8a49f-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #f78da7;border-right:2px solid #f78da7;border-bottom:2px solid #f78da7;border-left:2px solid #f78da7;flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_e8a49f-b7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #f78da7;border-right:2px solid #f78da7;border-bottom:2px solid #f78da7;border-left:2px solid #f78da7;flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_e8a49f-b7 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_b3b361-a1:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_b3b361-a1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-left:0px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_b3b361-a1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_b3b361-a1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:9px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items_b3b361-a1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items_b3b361-a1 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-single{border-radius:%;border-width:px;border-style:solid;padding:11px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items_b3b361-a1 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-_f2d3fa-3d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_lightbulb kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M272 428v28c0 10.449-6.68 19.334-16 22.629V488c0 13.255-10.745 24-24 24h-80c-13.255 0-24-10.745-24-24v-9.371c-9.32-3.295-16-12.18-16-22.629v-28c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h136c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12zm-143.107-44c-9.907 0-18.826-6.078-22.376-15.327C67.697 267.541 16 277.731 16 176 16 78.803 94.805 0 192 0s176 78.803 176 176c0 101.731-51.697 91.541-90.516 192.673-3.55 9.249-12.47 15.327-22.376 15.327H128.893zM112 176c0-44.112 35.888-80 80-80 8.837 0 16-7.164 16-16s-7.163-16-16-16c-61.757 0-112 50.243-112 112 0 8.836 7.164 16 16 16s16-7.164 16-16z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">The settings may vary depending on your Photoshop version, so you have to find the flip image option based on your Photoshop version, however, in most cases, it is located where I have mentioned.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mirroring_Image_In_Print_Settings\"><\/span>2. Mirroring Image In Print Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, if you&#8217;re not a big fan of software and all that techy stuff, don&#8217;t worry. The second method is a bit more simple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This time, you&#8217;re gonna mess around with the print settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have your image open, hit the <strong>&#8220;Print&#8221; <\/strong>option or use the shortcut key<strong> &#8220;Ctrl\/Cmmd + P&#8221;,<\/strong> and then look for the <strong>&#8220;Print Settings&#8221;<\/strong> button. From there, navigate to the <strong>&#8220;More Options&#8221;<\/strong> tab, and you should see an option called <strong>&#8220;Mirror Image&#8221;<\/strong> or something similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"734\" src=\"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/how-to-mirror-image-in-print-settings-for-sublimation-1024x734.webp\" alt=\"how to mirror image in print settings for sublimation\" class=\"wp-image-221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/how-to-mirror-image-in-print-settings-for-sublimation-1024x734.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/how-to-mirror-image-in-print-settings-for-sublimation-300x215.webp 300w, https:\/\/dyethrive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/how-to-mirror-image-in-print-settings-for-sublimation-768x550.webp 768w, 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on your printer software and operating system, so it is not necessary that you will find the mirror option exactly where I have written.<br><br>You have to find it according to your printer software, but usually, it is located inside the print settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_My_Printer_Not_Printing_Mirror_Images\"><\/span>Why Is My Printer Not Printing Mirror Images?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few possible reasons why your printer may not be printing mirror images for sublimation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The image itself is not mirrored before sending it to print. Be sure to horizontally flip the design in your editing software before printing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain printer settings may prevent auto-image mirroring. Check your printer properties or print settings to see if there is an option to print mirror\/reverse images and enable it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdated print drivers can disrupt mirror printing commands. Be sure your printer software is up-to-date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_%E2%80%93_Do_You_Mirror_Image_For_Sublimation\"><\/span><strong>FAQ &#8211; Do You Mirror Image For Sublimation?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some FAQs people might have based on the topic of mirroring images for sublimation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1689655040008\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Flip_Design_For_Sublimation\"><\/span>Do You Flip Design For Sublimation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Flipping or mirroring the design is an essential step when sublimating. This horizontal flip ensures the image transfers correctly onto the sublimation paper and the final substrate.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1689655043925\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Mirror_Sublimation_For_Mugs\"><\/span>Do You Mirror Sublimation For Mugs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Mirroring the artwork is necessary when sublimating mugs. The design must be reversed before printing onto the transfer paper so it transfers properly onto the curved mug surface during pressing.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1689655049693\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Side_Of_The_Sublimation_Paper_Faces_Up\"><\/span>Which Side Of The Sublimation Paper Faces Up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>When loading sublimation paper into the printer, the coated bright white side needs to face upwards to receive the printed ink design. 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