3 Things You Should Know About Sublimation Paper Transfer (2)
Apr 11, 2022
2. YOU’LL NEED DIFFERENT MACHINES FOR DYE-SUBLIMATION
In dye-sublimation, printing is only the initial stage of the procedure. You require pressure and heat for sublimation to occur.
For dye-sublimation to be successful, the two steps below must be followed:
1. Use sublimation inks to print graphics onto specific sublimation paper.
2. Apply the ink-on-paper to the object you wish to design using a heat press.
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Note: to ensure correct ink transfer, smooth saturation, and fine image quality, don’t cut corners on your sublimation paper and use a coated sublimation transfer paper with excellent ink-absorption and high-ink release.
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If you’re planning to use your dye-sublimation printer for applications that include everything from apparel to décor and soft signage, you’ll also need the following essential items:
Computer and RIP Software
To manage the whole print production process, as well as to create and process your digital images for printing, you need first and foremost require a computer and software. You will need to look into various RIP software and make sure it is compatible with your printer because not all sublimation printer manufacturers include software with their machines. Thankfully, ErgoSoft Roland Edition RIP, which was developed specifically to enable both 4-color and 8-color sublimation printing, is included with the Roland Texart RT-640.
Cutting Device
Initially, you’ll need a rotary blade and hot knife for simple cutting of knit materials and for the cutting and sealing of woven fabric but you’ll ultimately need an X/Y table cutter or digital flatbed cutter/plotter with registration capabilities for accurate knit and woven cutting and for effective pattern cutting if you plan to print and sew your own apparel.
Sewing Device
Production of soft signage and apparel involves some kind of hemming and sewing for bespoke upholstery, banner pole pockets, and silicone edge stitching for SEG graphic applications (a unique tension frame technique that is utilized to create soft signage that is simple to install). For clothing and small signage solutions, this calls for a manual sewing machine; for big format joints and hemming, it calls for an automated sewing machine with auto-command and auto-feed capabilities.
