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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Picture Perfect Products 2010
Picture Perfect Products 2010
The biggest need is the desire to be creative
With that in mind ask yourself a few questions:
* Do I have a computer?
* Does my computer have a Graphics program?
* Do I know about the programs and how to create things for others?
* Were the things I created liked by those who saw them?
If all those answers were yes... You are ready !
If no please call us and we will be happy to help you.
How to start:
Now you are ready to decide on the items that you would like to produce.
FIRST: make a column of everything you would like to produce.
Like: T- Shirts - Aprons - Tiles - Mugs - MouseMats - Coasters -
Name badges - Ceramic plates - Caps and Hats Etc.
SECOND: make another column with the heading Fabric. From the first list remove everything that would be made of cotton / 50/50 or canvas.
You have now defined two separate processes.
FIRST: are Sublimatable products. Products which require a special ink.
SECOND: are simple Heat Transfers. Uses a special paper and regular ink.
What items do you need:
First: Sublimatable Products require a Epson Printer, sublimation ink, sublimation paper, heat tape, felt pads, teflon sheets and a flat beb Heat Press. Some special items require special Heat Presses like Plates and Mugs. * By changing the paper you use to PP Lightwear you can also use Sublimation ink for your fabric transfers
Second: Heat Transfers to Fabric are the least costly for start-up. All that is required is a flatbed press, PP light or PP Dark Transfer paper and a Teflon sheet. Your normal printer and ink are fine. This process will also allow you to do items like:T- Shirts, MouseMats, Puzzles and Tote bags.
By adding a Hix B-250 Cap press you can also use the same process to produce Hats. Many businesses also use the Cap Press to do shirt pocket crests. shirt sleeves, embroidered patches and many small jobs. Your decision should be, on which items do you think would be most saleable and how much would you want to invest.
Who will purchase your products:
This is the easy part, we could make a very long list but lets keep it simple. For both the FIRST: and SECOND: you have many captive purchasers- the school - fellow employees - the church - sporting clubs - local stores, shoppers on the internet and everyone you meet.
How to advertise:
You, your children, your husband/wife, your family, your friends, online store, your own web site, local gatherings, politicians and every business you deal with. Personalized products are the largest growing "In Demand" items and are also the most profitabe products in the world. Most businesses are very secretive about their 400% to 600% mark-up and for good reasons: it has been said "competition can lower profit" and even proven by simple math "short supply=demand= Big Profit"
We will be here to help you with full technical support, expert information and the products you will need.
How much does it cost:
Heat Transfers
If you start with the basic set-up for Heat transfers you would need:
* PP Lightwear & PP Darkwear Transfer paper,
* Teflon sheet, * Hix Heat press.
Click here to see all Heat Transfer packages
If you are encouraged to learn more about the exciting and profitable world of Sublimation and The Heat Transfer Business, feel free to either call us on the number below or send us an email to recieve samples in the post. We even have Free Workshops and Demos in our Showroom on the Central Coast, a short drive north of Sydney
This is a fantastic way to get experience in a hands on situation.
Come and meet us!
See the Products!
See the Equipment!
Book your workshop !
Pick the Phone up now ! Dial and change your life.!
With that in mind ask yourself a few questions:
* Do I have a computer?
* Does my computer have a Graphics program?
* Do I know about the programs and how to create things for others?
* Were the things I created liked by those who saw them?
If all those answers were yes... You are ready !
If no please call us and we will be happy to help you.
How to start:
Now you are ready to decide on the items that you would like to produce.
FIRST: make a column of everything you would like to produce.
Like: T- Shirts - Aprons - Tiles - Mugs - MouseMats - Coasters -
Name badges - Ceramic plates - Caps and Hats Etc.
SECOND: make another column with the heading Fabric. From the first list remove everything that would be made of cotton / 50/50 or canvas.
You have now defined two separate processes.
FIRST: are Sublimatable products. Products which require a special ink.
SECOND: are simple Heat Transfers. Uses a special paper and regular ink.
What items do you need:
First: Sublimatable Products require a Epson Printer, sublimation ink, sublimation paper, heat tape, felt pads, teflon sheets and a flat beb Heat Press. Some special items require special Heat Presses like Plates and Mugs. * By changing the paper you use to PP Lightwear you can also use Sublimation ink for your fabric transfers
Second: Heat Transfers to Fabric are the least costly for start-up. All that is required is a flatbed press, PP light or PP Dark Transfer paper and a Teflon sheet. Your normal printer and ink are fine. This process will also allow you to do items like:T- Shirts, MouseMats, Puzzles and Tote bags.
By adding a Hix B-250 Cap press you can also use the same process to produce Hats. Many businesses also use the Cap Press to do shirt pocket crests. shirt sleeves, embroidered patches and many small jobs. Your decision should be, on which items do you think would be most saleable and how much would you want to invest.
Who will purchase your products:
This is the easy part, we could make a very long list but lets keep it simple. For both the FIRST: and SECOND: you have many captive purchasers- the school - fellow employees - the church - sporting clubs - local stores, shoppers on the internet and everyone you meet.
How to advertise:
You, your children, your husband/wife, your family, your friends, online store, your own web site, local gatherings, politicians and every business you deal with. Personalized products are the largest growing "In Demand" items and are also the most profitabe products in the world. Most businesses are very secretive about their 400% to 600% mark-up and for good reasons: it has been said "competition can lower profit" and even proven by simple math "short supply=demand= Big Profit"
We will be here to help you with full technical support, expert information and the products you will need.
How much does it cost:
Heat Transfers
If you start with the basic set-up for Heat transfers you would need:
* PP Lightwear & PP Darkwear Transfer paper,
* Teflon sheet, * Hix Heat press.
Click here to see all Heat Transfer packages
If you are encouraged to learn more about the exciting and profitable world of Sublimation and The Heat Transfer Business, feel free to either call us on the number below or send us an email to recieve samples in the post. We even have Free Workshops and Demos in our Showroom on the Central Coast, a short drive north of Sydney
This is a fantastic way to get experience in a hands on situation.
Come and meet us!
See the Products!
See the Equipment!
Book your workshop !
Pick the Phone up now ! Dial and change your life.!
BUSINESS PACKAGES
HEAT TRANSFER PRESSES
HEAT TRANSFER PRINTERS
HEAT TRANSFER INKS
HEAT TRANSFER PAPERS
SUBLIMATION PRESSES
SUBLIMATION PRINTERS
SUBLIMATION INKS
SUBLIMATION PAPERS
SUBLIMATION BLANKS
SUBLIMATION MUGS
SUBLIMATION CERAMICS
BLANK PRODUCTS
BLANK COTTON T-SHIRTS
HOW TO VIDEOS
PHOTO GIFT SAMPLES
DEMO MODELS
FINANCE INFORMATION
HEAT TRANSFER PRESSES
HEAT TRANSFER PRINTERS
HEAT TRANSFER INKS
HEAT TRANSFER PAPERS
SUBLIMATION PRESSES
SUBLIMATION PRINTERS
SUBLIMATION INKS
SUBLIMATION PAPERS
SUBLIMATION BLANKS
SUBLIMATION MUGS
SUBLIMATION CERAMICS
BLANK PRODUCTS
BLANK COTTON T-SHIRTS
HOW TO VIDEOS
PHOTO GIFT SAMPLES
DEMO MODELS
FINANCE INFORMATION
