What is a dye-sublimation printer?
Q: What is a dye-sublimation printer?
A: A dye-sublimation printer (or dye-sub printer) is a high quality computer printer that uses heat to make coloured images.
Q: What kind of ink is used in a dye-sublimation printer?
A: The ink is held on cellophane sheets that are the same size as the paper. Each image uses 4 sheets - 3 ink sheets Cyan, Magenta and Yellow and a clear sheet.
Q: What size ink sheets are used in a 6" x 4" printer?
A: A 6" x 4" printer would use 6" x 4" ink sheets.
Q: Why does making multiple images take a long time on a dye-sublimation printer?
A: Since each sheet of ink is printed one at a time, making multiple images takes a long time.
Q: Are the images produced by a dye-sublimation printer of high quality?
A: Yes, the images are very high quality.
Q: Are dye-sublimation prints expensive?
A: Yes, they are expensive because they waste a lot of ink.
Q: Are there specific types of paper available for sublimation printing?
A: Yes, there are specific types of paper available in the market designed for sublimation printing.
