Understanding Sublimation Printing Techniques
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ScribdTranslationsWhat is sublimation and what is it used for?
Sublimation is the technique for marking objects by transferring ink to
object with the application of heat. Sublimation allows for transferring images and designs on a large scale.
variety of objects such as jugs, plates, boxes, irons, mats, textile products, bags,
puzzles, etc. These objects must be coated with a polyester varnish or if they are woven.
they must contain a minimum of 75% polyester (sublimation on cotton is not possible).
What is needed for sublimation?
The printer
Connected to the computer, with a piezoelectric print head since the print head operates at low temperature. For formats
small there are available printers of the brand Epson [Link] large formats, there are
available printers of the brandRolandy similar.
The printer must have a special ink loading system or use special cartridges.
loaded with sublimation ink (not the printer's originals).
Sublimation ink
It is a special ink that allows the transfer of the dye with temperature. There are inks
specific to small format printers and forlarge format.
The transfer paper
It is the medium on which the design or image will be printed and later transferred to the object to be marked.
This paper does not absorb ink; it is only used as a transport for [Link] on sheetsof
small format andspoolsfrom paper for large formats. Paper cannot be used.
neither conventional nor photographic.
The iron
Although the first tests could be carried out with household irons, it is necessary to have the
specific plates for transfer. Depending on the objects to be marked, a will be necessaryiron
planor with the shapes of the object (for example acupor anow)There are irons of all kinds
measures and even continuous sheets with a hot roller, called Calenders, for large
tissue productions.
How is it done?
The process is basically simple, with the printer loaded with sublimation inks you need to
print the design on the transfer paper. The printing must be done in reverse (mirror) because
For the transfer, the paper is turned. Once the transfer paper is printed, it takes very little time to dry.
You need to place the object to be marked at the base of the press and the printed paper touching the area to
mark with the image in contact with the object. You need to close the iron to apply pressure and
temperature to the paper and the object. Depending on the type of object, the ironing time will be different and
the temperature a to iron normally round the 200º C).
Once ironed, carefully remove the paper and the object from the iron, as it may be very hot.
hot. It will leave an image with vibrant colors and high definition.
What applications does it have?
It is possible to mark textile products such as t-shirts, sportswear, fashion items, caps,
etc, as long as they contain a minimum of 75% polyester. A wide variety is available.
sublimation products, such as mugs, puzzles, pads, pendants, tiles, plates, etc., all of these
Products are coated with a clear polyester varnish and must have a background.
white.
If you have an unprepared product, we havespray varnishesto apply manually
about the piece to be marked. It is necessary to verify that this piece can withstand up to 200 degrees without
to deform.