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GNU Image resynthesizer plugin for infilling background

Doesn't work on newer Linux because it was designed for Python2 and currently Linux distros are using Python3.


Some guy said, "For 'buntu 22.04 the old legacy gimp-python packages no longer work, Python3 rules.

There is a Gimp appimage launcher that adds python support.

https://github.com/TasMania17/Gimp-Appimages-Made-From-Debs/releases/tag/Gimp-Python2-AppImage-Launchers-for-Linux

Just updating an old laptop to kubuntu 22.04 / Gimp 2.10.32 from the Panda Jim PPA Only Python3 available.

Goes like this: 50 second demo animation: https://i.imgur.com/fWY3ezt.mp4

Running the appimage unpacks to /tmp before starting Gimp. You can unpack the appimage and run it as 'permanent' installation. Up to the user.

That gets those heal python plugins running with resynthesizer.

Other distros ? Kali is based on Debian testing, maybe the MX-linux version works. Arch ? Too much cutting edge."

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Vinyl: Heat Transfer onto curved surfaces with Cricut Easypress Mini

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Guy who uses this on wood: "We used the 2nd setting and went across each area of the transfer for about 10s. We carefully peel to check that the transfer completely comes off. Once finished we cover with parchment paper and reheat. I’ve heard of ppl putting an epoxy coat afterwards."

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Printer Buying

Ecotanks. Can the unit be easily power cleaned? The inks will get clogged, and you will do regular (press two buttons and it takes 2 minutes) cleans. Some units also have a Power Clean built into them (so you don't need to do the Power Clean using your computer and software (sometimes not available on Linux). Power Clean uses up to 1/3 of the ink in each tank (waste) and it sends it to the Maintenance Box (which wears out the pads in it), and some units have Maintenance Boxes you can easily remove and swap out for replacements ($10 on some models). When the Maintenance Box gets full (it's smaller on some models) it will give an error message that you can't use the printer anymore (until you replace the Maintenance Box). Check the Maintenance Box for a sticker on it saying its product number, and you can buy these on Amazon (3rd party makers), Espon, etc., and have them ready for when your Maintenance Box clogs. Note that some sellers say their Maintenance Box works for printer models falsely, because some models don't have replaceable boxes. Some boxes don't have a chip, so you can't swap them out for another Maintenance Box with a chip. If there's no chip, you have to call Epson and they give you another code and you enter that in the machine and you can use it for a while more. You can buy codes third party (when Epson stops giving you one).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlvN3DuPBMI

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Power-cleaning an Epson Ecotank, or Purge File

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlvN3DuPBMI

Power Cleaning fills the maintenance box with the ink it uses for the Power Clean but doesn't print. It saturates the pads in the maintenance box (some boxes can't be swapped out, it seems). She says you don't even need to do Head Cleaning. Just use Purge Files.

Alternative cleaning method: just try to get the nozzles printing by doing pure colors. 'Purge File.' The Hex Codes for CMYK.

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Purge file for Cyan

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Vinyl: Heat transfer printed images onto T-shirts

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