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Sublimation Explanation

First off, what really is sublimation? Sublimation means that a solid is changed into a gas while skipping the liquid phase. Dye sublimation is the process in which heat is used to transfer ink to an item by way of a special ink and paper. Through this process the ink on the paper becomes a gas and then a permanent part of the substrate or fabric instead of being printed on top of the surface. Because of this process the image will not crack, fade, chip, peel, etc.

First off, what really is sublimation?
Sublimation means that a solid is changed into a gas while skipping the liquid phase. Dye sublimation is the process in which heat is used to transfer ink to an item by way of a special ink and paper.  Through this process the ink on the paper becomes a gas and then a permanent part of the substrate or fabric instead of being printed on top of the surface. Because of this process the image will not crack, fade, chip, peel, etc. Continue reading “Sublimation Explanation”

Choosing The Right Sublimation Printer

Much like everything else, printers are not all created equally, thus you should do some research using a scientific approach rather than just pouncing on the cheapest unit you can find.  Your first step is to identify which printers are capable of processing sublimation dye, so that you aren’t considering any non-supported printers.  Sawgrass produces three sublimation solutions and lists the supported printers for each one online: SubliJet IQ, SubliJet-R and ArTainium. Continue reading “Choosing The Right Sublimation Printer”

The Most Common Sublimation Mistakes

Sublimation is a quick and fairly simple way to create beautiful, personalized items out of blank substrates. However, this process can easily go wrong if the directions aren’t followed carefully. I’ve compiled a list of some the most common sublimation mistakes customers make in order to help you avoid making these same blunders.

  1. Not using color correction software: Whether you’re using Artainium or SubliJet sublimation ink, Coastal can provide you with an ICC profile or a PowerDriver to ensure that you get the brightest, most spot-on colors available. Printing without one of these color management softwares may lead to your end product looking dull or the colors being slightly off. Continue reading “The Most Common Sublimation Mistakes”