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The main contents are as follows
l Sublimation ink can be divided into pure cotton digital printing
l Sublimation ink can also be divided into digital chemical fiber printing
l Main points of maintenance of digital printing machine for pure cotton fabric
Let us first introduce the characteristics of pure cotton fabrics printed with sublimation inks. Advantages: sweat-absorbent, breathable, soft, sensitive, easy to clean, not easy to fluff; moisture absorption: cotton fiber has good moisture absorption. Under normal circumstances, the fiber can absorb water into the surrounding atmosphere, and its moisture content is 8-10%, So it touches human skin, makes people feel soft but not stiff and moisturizing, so it also makes the product experience of sublimation ink better. Because cotton fiber is a poor conductor of heat and electricity, the thermal conductivity is extremely low, and because the cotton fiber itself is porous, it is also more comfortable for products printed with sublimation ink. Hygiene: Cotton fiber is a natural fiber, its main component is cellulose, and a small number of waxy substances, nitrogenous substances, and pectin, which is also a major advantage of sublimation ink products.
Sublimation ink digital printing and dyeing technology is divided into two categories, namely, cotton fabric printing and dyeing technology and chemical fiber fabric printing and dyeing technology. The difference between the sublimation ink digital printing and dyeing technologies is the ink used and the production process of digital printing and dyeing of pure cotton fabrics. The printing inks used are divided into reactive dye inks and acid dye inks for digital printing and dyeing of chemical fiber fabrics. The printing ink heads used sublimate disperse dye inks. The production process of digital thermal transfer printing and dyeing of chemical fiber fabrics is pattern design, output printing, sublimation ink transfer ink, finished product, and digital printing and dyeing production process of pure cotton fabric: pattern design is always spraying, fixing, drying, and finished product.
(a)Usually pay attention to the maintenance of the fifth-generation head of the sublimation ink printer and insist on cleaning the nozzle after printing the goods.
(b)Test the printing test paper of the sublimation ink print head before shipping the goods every day.
(c)The selected pure cotton fabric should not exceed 5m, otherwise, it will be easily scratched. (d)The color card must be checked every time the print head is shipped to avoid unnecessary production.
(e)When the dye sublimation ink printer finishes printing, remember to put the head back to its original position.
(f)Do not wipe the nozzle by hand.
(g)Pay attention to spread the cloth evenly when playing the cut pieces, align the card position, and print.
Fei Yue Paper mainly sells sublimation Transfer Paper, Wide-Format Inkjet Printer, Sublimation Ink, Heat Sublimation Transfer Machine, Laser Cutting Machine, and RIP Software. If you want to know more about the use of sublimation ink and Sublimation Transfer Paper, please consult our company.
Thermal transfer ink, also called sublimation ink, is a kind of disperse dye ink, which belongs to water-based ink. Unlike other inks, thermal transfer ink needs to transfer the color to the object through high temperature to show the original color. The color printed on the transfer paper at first is not the final color, and the original color can only appear after the transfer. So how should we understand the sublimation ink?
The following article will cover the following
l Equipment required for the production of sublimation ink process
l Principles of sublimation ink process preparation
l What are the differences between sublimation ink and ordinary ink?
l Which channels can we learn about dye sublimation inks?
One EPSON desktop printer, one set of flat ironing machines for printing corresponding dye sublimation ink, bakeware, cup-making machine, special paper for sublimation, and special coating liquid for sublimation. The application surface can be Cloth, film, metal, glass, porcelain, porcelain cup, etc.
The sublimation phenomenon of sublimation ink at high temperature. When the temperature is high, the dye on the paper will directly change from solid to gas at high temperature, so that the color will be transferred from the sublimation paper to the surface of the article to be transferred.
Sublimation inks are water-based inks. Different from other inks, sublimation inks need to transfer the color to the object through high temperatures to show the original color. At first, the color printed on the transfer paper is not the final color. The high temperature for a certain period will show the original color. And, the sublimation ink must be equipped with special paper for sublimation. The sublimation special paper can evenly absorb the sublimation ink, and can completely release the absorbed sublimation ink from the paper under high-temperature conditions, and transfer the color to the surface of the transfer object. Ordinary printing paper can also complete the transfer, but the transfer rate, that is, the hue of the transferred article. It is slightly worse for sublimation paper.
In advertising display occasions, such as the mass printing of banners and banners, we can learn about sublimation ink visually, auditorily, and even tactilely. During the production of light industrial products, the production of printing (shoes, hats, boxes, bags, umbrellas, ties), clothing accessories, ribbon printing, and other professional fields provides us with a very important professional reference for further understanding of sublimation inks. In life, the most intuitive objects that can deepen your understanding of sublimation inks are ceramics, cups, plates, ceramic tiles (the surface needs to be coated with acrylic drying paint), and keychains, couple cups, mobile phone cases, pillows, etc. in the field of craft products. Finally, sublimation inks are also suitable for fabric pattern transfer in the clothing processing industry, such as fabric printing and dyeing, sportswear, swimsuits, non-woven fabrics, T-shirts, etc. These are also necessary for our company to continue to develop and improve sublimation inks.
Nanjing Feiyue Digital Technology Co., Ltd., focuses on develops, manufactures, and markets Sublimation Papers, Inks, Calendar Heat Press, and Wide-format Sublimation Printers for the textile, garments, and apparel industries. Of course, we are also very happy to hear feedback and suggestions from customers on products such as sublimation inks and provide better services.
A heat press is a machine that is designed to imprint designs, graphics, or other media onto a substrate with heat and pressure. Heat presses are most commonly used to press designs onto t-shirts to create custom shirts or other apparel. The press uses heat and pressure for a predetermined amount of time to press the design onto the substrate. While heat presses are most commonly used for t-shirts, there are many different uses for heat presses. The type of work you plan on doing will determine which heat press is going to be best for you. With a full digital LCD control, this heat press is going to be easy to operate for beginners. It has built in structural supports to make the heat press more stable, providing a safer operation. A full 360 degree swing away design also aids in providing a safe use. You will get a one year warranty on the control and heating plate along with lifetime online tech support. The machine provides new design principle, which makes standardization, modularity and series design come true. The characteristic of machine is high-precision, sub high-speed and automation. It is suitable for high output and large batch production. Selecting punches and dies with different specifications, Tablets in circular shape, abnormal shapes, with printed patterns and characters can be pressed.
Heat transfer paper is a specialty paper that you print on and the image can be transferred to a garment or hard surface with a heat press. There are two types of heat transfer paper: inkjet and laser. For each paper type you need its respective printer type. Laser transfer paper cannot be used with inkjet printers and vice versa. Heat transfer paper can work with most office printers. However, you will get the best quality and results out of a white toner printer, such as an OKI. These printers are specifically designed for garment decoration and lay down a layer of white toner to allow vibrant, full-color prints to be transferred to colored and dark garments. Sublimation vs Heat Transfer Paper: Which is Better? There are multiple ways to decorate garments and often people make the comparison of sublimation vs heat transfer paper. We can’t necessarily tell you which is better because that depends on your business needs and what you’re trying to achieve and/or decorate. However, we discuss the differences and compare the two process to aid you in your decision-making process. What is Sublimation? Sublimation is a similar process to heat transfer paper in the sense it requires you to print an image or design on a special paper, then use heat to apply it to a substrate. However, there is one major difference- the science of how the process happens. Sublimation ink is a dye-based ink that when heated, turns from a solid into a gas. This gas dyes the fabric. Due to the ink actually dying the fibers of the garment, sublimation is only ideal for white and light garments.Sublimation Process What is Heat Transfer Paper? Heat transfer paper is a specialty paper that you print on and the image can be transferred to a garment or hard surface with a heat press. There are two types of heat transfer paper: inkjet and laser. For each paper type you need its respective printer type. Laser transfer paper cannot be used with inkjet printers and vice versa. Heat transfer paper can work with most office printers. However, you will get the best quality and results out of a white toner printer, such as an OKI. These printers are specifically designed for garment decoration and lay down a layer of white toner to allow vibrant, full-color prints to be transferred to colored and dark garments.Heat Transfer Paper Differences Between Sublimation and Heat Transfer Paper Aside from the science of the transfer process, there are many differences between sublimation and heat transfer paper. These differences range from the type of substrates you can transfer on, the feel, durability, weeding and startup costs. Garment Colors One of the biggest differences between the two methods is the color garments you can transfer to. With heat transfer printing, you are not limited to the color substrate you want to transfer an image to. You can transfer on any color, dark or light. Alternately, with sublimation, you can only print on light-colored garments. This is due to the science behind the process. Since sublimation dyes the fabric in the transfer process, you cannot sublimate on dark colors. Although there are workarounds for this, such as using a heat transfer vinyl that you can sublimate on to after pressing it to the shirt, it is still the biggest limitation of sublimation.