DYE SUBLIMATION
The dye sublimation process is actually a versatile way of printing. It can be used on a wide variety of printing media, such as paper, fabrics, plastics and cardboard. This process of printing is known for yielding smooth, high quality and photographic printouts.The Dye Sublimation Printing Process
The dye sublimation printing process works almost like the way thermal printing does. The dye ink used in this printing process is initially in a solid state, contained on a cellophane ribbon. Heat is an important component in this printing process; it is used to "melt" the dye off the ribbon. Unlike in thermal printing, where the ink is actually melted to a liquid state before it is allowed to bind with the printing medium, the dye ink sublimates and completely bypasses the liquid state when heat generated by the thermal printer head is applied to it. From its solid state, it transforms to gas and disperses on the printing medium. Printing using dye sublimation is done in layers of color. The primary colors cyan, magenta and yellow are spread upon the printing medium one layer after another. The gas inks then dry and solidify upon the medium. Once these layers of color are put on the medium, a layer of laminate is coated upon the printout. What this layer of laminate does is to protect the integrity of the printout, as well as to shield it from discoloration caused by the air and by ultraviolet exposure. Dye Sublimation as Compared with Inkjet Printing The dye sublimation process holds certain advantages over inkjet printing, which is another common printing technology used with wide-format printers. Dye sublimation works great with photographic printing because it creates natural-looking images, which inkjet printing is sometimes unable to produce. Dye sublimation is also a much cleaner printing process than inkjet printing. Because the dye does not enter the liquid state, there is less likelihood of the printer head getting clogged with dried printer ink. On the other hand, inkjet printing can produce sharper and clearer images. Even with the protective coating, images created with sublimated dye can appear blurry compared to those made with inkjet printing. The gaseous state by which the dye needs to be in order to bind with the medium makes it difficult for dye sublimation to work with uncoated paper. It is clear that dye sublimation printing with wide-format printers have their advantages and disadvantages. Whatever these are, this printing technology nonetheless provides a nice alternative in creating printouts.
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Welcome to Picture Perfect Products
On our site you can learn about Heat Transfer Paper for both Light and Dark fabrics. You will find the needed skills to determine the best heat press for your application and a full range of many manufactured heat presses including Hix, Perfecta and Craftmaster.
Our service department is licensed and stocks parts for many brands. Knowledge is provided by visual, audio and descriptive products such as DVD's on How to make a Mug, How to create a T-shirt and even How to do a T-shirt using your Home Iron. We are the support after the purchase and the company who shares our expertise of the entire business, from computer programs like Adobe Photoshop, Elements, Corel Draw, etc. To the methods of heat transfer that can produce the products and profit needed in today's business world. We can help with Mac or PC programs.
Our knowledge of Epson printers is extensive both in the use of special heat transfer inks. Hix heat presses are distributed worldwide and we are the largest distributor in Australia. Our Heat transfer paper is imported from the USA, it's used by hundreds of large and small companies and has been acclaimed for performance, durability and best in price.
The Sublimation paper we supply Picture Perfect Sublimation Paper and we have found over time and experienec that it is the best paper fpr sublimation. Our paper supplies are imported directly from the USA factory and are cut to standard metric sizes. We also have Heat Transfer Teflon Sheets in sizes to suit all Heat Presses.
The Teflon sheets can be cut to any size and also can be supplied by the square metre. You will find fair prices, superior products, expert knowledge, after purchase support and Service 24/7 provided by professionals. All sublimation products; even, RN coated mugs, sublimation Tile ( ceramic & glass) sublimation Shirts, sublimation Caps, sublimation Ties, and all our other products have been personally tested prior to marketing.
You can rest assured The Picture Perfect Products staff will be here to help you day or night.
You will never hear we have gone to the trade show and we will be here to personally assist you in every way.
On our site you can learn about Heat Transfer Paper for both Light and Dark fabrics. You will find the needed skills to determine the best heat press for your application and a full range of many manufactured heat presses including Hix, Perfecta and Craftmaster.
Our service department is licensed and stocks parts for many brands. Knowledge is provided by visual, audio and descriptive products such as DVD's on How to make a Mug, How to create a T-shirt and even How to do a T-shirt using your Home Iron. We are the support after the purchase and the company who shares our expertise of the entire business, from computer programs like Adobe Photoshop, Elements, Corel Draw, etc. To the methods of heat transfer that can produce the products and profit needed in today's business world. We can help with Mac or PC programs.
Our knowledge of Epson printers is extensive both in the use of special heat transfer inks. Hix heat presses are distributed worldwide and we are the largest distributor in Australia. Our Heat transfer paper is imported from the USA, it's used by hundreds of large and small companies and has been acclaimed for performance, durability and best in price.
The Sublimation paper we supply Picture Perfect Sublimation Paper and we have found over time and experienec that it is the best paper fpr sublimation. Our paper supplies are imported directly from the USA factory and are cut to standard metric sizes. We also have Heat Transfer Teflon Sheets in sizes to suit all Heat Presses.
The Teflon sheets can be cut to any size and also can be supplied by the square metre. You will find fair prices, superior products, expert knowledge, after purchase support and Service 24/7 provided by professionals. All sublimation products; even, RN coated mugs, sublimation Tile ( ceramic & glass) sublimation Shirts, sublimation Caps, sublimation Ties, and all our other products have been personally tested prior to marketing.
You can rest assured The Picture Perfect Products staff will be here to help you day or night.
You will never hear we have gone to the trade show and we will be here to personally assist you in every way.
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SUBLIMATION PRINTERS
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