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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How Will Producing Heat Transfer Products Profit Me?
When we say profit, we mean MONEY !
Rule Number one in business
Make Money !
Heat Transfers are an ideal profit
maker for new and established businesses.
To learn how, read on.
When we say profit, we mean MONEY !
Rule Number one in business
Make Money !
Heat Transfers are an ideal profit
maker for new and established businesses.
To learn how, read on.
Here are some excellent reasons how Heat Transfers will profit you......
High Profit Margins
Because there is a large and growing demand for Personalised Products average profit margins are in the range of 400% to 600% . When new and creative Products are introduced those margins can be even above 1000%. So being new can be good. If you are an established business, then new products will be your additional profit !
More Repeat Business
As a Established Business, the good news is those old customers come back time after time. The bad news is they always ask "What's New". We have heard it said by many "same old stuff - different day". Many times that is why the customer base gets smaller. New companies tend to offer new products, cater to annoying customers and are always talking about the New because for them EVERY PRODUCT IS.
Renew-ability
If you are already in the business your customers will buy more of the NEW things you talk about and will still need the products and service they came back for. If you have partners or employees ask them to pick one new item to talk to customers about and see if you agree New increases profit. If you are new be sure too learn about the old and talk about the new and you too will increase profit.
Add On Sales
Most customers are only looking for a specific quantity of a product, and you can"t change that. However offering other related products will increase sales. For example you are asked to do a T-Shirt you should let them know you can also make a matching Coaster, Mouse Pad or Apron.
Flexibility
You will probably never miss another opportunity because the order was too small. Heat Transfers are quick, new with one of a kind being the most profitable. You can only be limited by your own creativity. This is one of a few businesses that will allow you to produce one or hundreds.
Drive By Opportunities
Convenience is a big factor in the buying decision of many customers. Many customers will buy from you, simply because you are close and convenient. But more so because you have the things that they have not seen or the old things done in a new way. Be sure everything you do points back to you by including a business card with every sale and a kind word to even those just passing by.
Low Start-Up Costs
Even if you have nothing but a graphics program and a computer, and need buy everything else, it can still be under $2,000. If you happen to be a shop that already has the needed basic equipment, less than $500 will open a whole
New World of sales opportunity.
Our intent is to offer expert information and in depth details,which will help you with your decisions, ideas and goals.While our primary products are the things you need to do these processes with, heat presses, printers, ink, paper. Teflon, felt and etc. we are also a knowledgeable source for everything else you may need. From production tips to sales ideas to equipment and material sources - we will be pleased to help you.
We think offering Heat Transfer products are one of the best kept "secrets" in the business world.
While not many shops are in Heat Transfer business, many of our customers are making good money.
Maybe that's why they don't talk much about it.
High Profit Margins
Because there is a large and growing demand for Personalised Products average profit margins are in the range of 400% to 600% . When new and creative Products are introduced those margins can be even above 1000%. So being new can be good. If you are an established business, then new products will be your additional profit !
More Repeat Business
As a Established Business, the good news is those old customers come back time after time. The bad news is they always ask "What's New". We have heard it said by many "same old stuff - different day". Many times that is why the customer base gets smaller. New companies tend to offer new products, cater to annoying customers and are always talking about the New because for them EVERY PRODUCT IS.
Renew-ability
If you are already in the business your customers will buy more of the NEW things you talk about and will still need the products and service they came back for. If you have partners or employees ask them to pick one new item to talk to customers about and see if you agree New increases profit. If you are new be sure too learn about the old and talk about the new and you too will increase profit.
Add On Sales
Most customers are only looking for a specific quantity of a product, and you can"t change that. However offering other related products will increase sales. For example you are asked to do a T-Shirt you should let them know you can also make a matching Coaster, Mouse Pad or Apron.
Flexibility
You will probably never miss another opportunity because the order was too small. Heat Transfers are quick, new with one of a kind being the most profitable. You can only be limited by your own creativity. This is one of a few businesses that will allow you to produce one or hundreds.
Drive By Opportunities
Convenience is a big factor in the buying decision of many customers. Many customers will buy from you, simply because you are close and convenient. But more so because you have the things that they have not seen or the old things done in a new way. Be sure everything you do points back to you by including a business card with every sale and a kind word to even those just passing by.
Low Start-Up Costs
Even if you have nothing but a graphics program and a computer, and need buy everything else, it can still be under $2,000. If you happen to be a shop that already has the needed basic equipment, less than $500 will open a whole
New World of sales opportunity.
Our intent is to offer expert information and in depth details,which will help you with your decisions, ideas and goals.While our primary products are the things you need to do these processes with, heat presses, printers, ink, paper. Teflon, felt and etc. we are also a knowledgeable source for everything else you may need. From production tips to sales ideas to equipment and material sources - we will be pleased to help you.
We think offering Heat Transfer products are one of the best kept "secrets" in the business world.
While not many shops are in Heat Transfer business, many of our customers are making good money.
Maybe that's why they don't talk much about it.
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