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The following content
l What is special about water-based sublimation ink?
l What are the requirements for the operation of the characteristics of the sublimation ink?
l What should be paid attention to when preparing sublimation ink?
The production of water-based sublimation ink requires a very high level of nano-dispersion technology and nano-scale disperse dye paste. However, because disperse dyes are insoluble in water and extremely difficult to disperse, and the production of ultra-fine particle sublimation inks requires special dispersion equipment and nano-dispersion technology, few companies in the world have this technology. Water-based dye sublimation inks are widely used in personal desktop inkjet printers and commercial large-format photo printers, but they are mainly used for digital dye-sublimation ink transfer printing.
Sublimation ink has four color series of red, yellow, blue, and black. Printing materials include coated paper, coated paper, offset paper, and cardboard. Sublimation inks are widely used in single-sheet feed monochrome printing presses, two-color or multi-color offset presses. In addition, sublimation ink has two major product features: First, it can meet the needs of medium and high-speed printing. Second, under normal conditions, sublimation ink can ensure that there is no conjunctiva in the ink fountain of the printer for 36 hours, which greatly improves the efficiency of printing.
Tips for using sublimation ink: First, print out a sample for plate making and printing, and then put it into use. If there is not much deviation between the printing and the actual, you can confirm the plate making and printing sample manufacturing. However, because the sublimation ink is colored in the gas phase, it cannot be printed at the normal printing ratio.
First of all, under normal circumstances, it can be used directly on the machine;
Secondly, due to factors such as temperature, paper, printing speed, etc., it can be adjusted according to the following rules;
(a)To accelerate drying, mixed desiccant can be added, the amount is 0-2%;
(b)Equipped with sublimation ink dedicated to flush;
(c)Adjust the fluidity of sublimation ink, you can use #6 printing varnish, the dosage is 0-5%;
(d)Reduce the viscosity of the paper, basically, keep the fluidity unchanged, a detackifier can be used, the dosage is 0-5%;
(e)At the same time, reduce the viscosity and viscosity of the sublimation ink, add 52-94, and the dosage is 0-5%.
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Most sublimation inks are water-based, and water-based sublimation inks can be used in various small-format desktop printers and large-format photo printers. The advantage is that it can be transferred to different media, not just paper. Many different media can be transferred; the disadvantage is that the operating procedures are more troublesome and the price is higher. Next, we talk about the shortcomings of water-based sublimation inks:
The main contents are:
Product overview of sublimation ink
Product shortcomings of sublimation ink
The main production areas and advantages of sublimation
Sublimation ink, it is to print the thermal transfer ink on the transfer medium, then heat transfer to the target medium, and heat to fix the color. The thickness of the thermal transfer paper is 45-55 grams, and the cost is reduced by reducing the thickness of the thermal transfer paper and the transfer voltage. Mainly used for heating transfer printing products. sublimation ink can be heated by a heat transfer machine to print patterns and text on other products, so it is one of the indispensable materials in the heat transfer industry.
The production of water-based sublimation ink requires a higher level of nano-dispersion technology and nano-level disperse dye paste. Because disperse dyes are insoluble in water and very difficult to disperse, special dispersing equipment and nano-dispersing technology are needed to produce ultra-fine particle sublimation inks, and few companies in the world have this technology. Water-based dye sublimation inks are widely used in personal desktop inkjet printers and commercial large format photo machines, mainly for digital dye-sublimation transfer printing.
In addition, since dye sublimation ink is a printing consumable, it is very important to choose high-quality and low price dye sublimation ink. For example, a desktop printer only costs more than 300 yuan, and a liter of ink may cost 400 to 800 yuan, and a set of ink may even cost 6 to 7,000 yuan. Therefore, if the choice is not good, the ink you buy seems to be more expensive than the printer.
Dye sublimation inks are mainly produced in the United States and South Korea. American dye sublimation inks and Korean dye sublimation inks have bright colors. The patterns of American dye sublimation inks and Korean dye sublimation inks printed on paper are light and clear and are heated and transferred by a heat transfer machine. After that, the image is clear and the color reproduction is high, which is also the advantage of imported sublimation ink. In addition, due to the high density of transfer ink, it is easy to block the printer nozzle, and imported sublimation ink can avoid this phenomenon.
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Both sublimation paper and heat transfer paper are great choices. For those who are just getting started in the clothing printing industry, it is very necessary to have a deep understanding of these two popular technologies.
This article will list both information to help you choose the product that best suits your needs.
What is heat transfer paper?
What is a sublimation paper?
What is the difference between these two types of paper?
Heat transfer paper allows you to print full-color images and transfer them to your clothing using a heat press. Heat transfer technology uses heat and pressure to transfer printed patterns to clothing. In this process, you need to use inkjet or laser technology to print your design onto thermal transfer paper. Then press the heat transfer paper and clothes with a heat press. In the end, the pattern you designed will stick to the clothes well.
Sublimation paper is a special printing paper that absorbs and retains ink. When placed on the surface of a blank fabric and heated, the transfer paper will release ink onto the material. Sublimation paper is a very fast and simple way to create your personalized T-shirts and other merchandise. From home artisans to professional printers, everyone uses this process.
The process of sublimation technology is very similar to that of thermal transfer technology. The difference is that sublimation technology requires sublimation paper. The sublimation ink transforms into a gaseous state at high temperatures, embedding your design in the polyester fabric in the form of gas molecules.
First, you need to consider the cost. The cost of thermal transfer technology is lower than that of sublimation technology, and the difference comes from the different prices of the two papers.
Second, the print formed by sublimation technology is more durable. Sublimation technology makes the ink embedded in the fabric. Thermal transfer technology simply adds a layer of chemicals on top of the fabric. With repeated washing, this layer of chemicals will break or even fall off.
Third, types of Garments You Can Decorate. Sublimation technology cannot be used on pure cotton fabrics. Thermal transfer technology is more widely used in clothing. But sublimation technology can be used on hard and soft substrate surfaces. Thermal transfer paper can only be slightly better in the types of fabrics that can be decorated
Fourth, thermal transfer technology has poor results on dark clothing. And sublimation technology does not have to worry about this kind of problem.
If you pursue complex patterns, I offer you thermal transfer technology. If you like more durable and comfortable printing, sublimation technology may be the better one. This is not only a personal choice but also takes into account your order and customer requirements. If you are just getting started, I recommend Nanjing Feiyue Paper. Their homepage has more detailed information on two types of paper. You can buy a variety of printing papers, and even advanced Rotary Heat Press to choose from.