Talk:Dye-sublimation printing

message: The ribbon shown in the photos doesn't seem to have an overcoat section. Wouldn't it be better to replace it for the picture of a ribbon that has overcoat, since it is said on the article that dye sublimation printers usually have overcoats?
how easy is it to use
* In my experience (with a mid-90's model Fargo dye-sub printer) the main challenge is keeping it free of dust as the article mentions.  Also, the cellophane dye ribbons are very delicate and fragile, and were prone to getting wrinkles or creases in them which then ruined the print. (Corby 03:39, 5 June 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Overcoat 

message: Some of the details on the function of the inkjet printer are at odds with the Dots per inch article's explanation about how printing works.  Specifically, do inkjet printers vary the color by changing the number of dots or the size of the dots, or do different models use different techniques? --W0lfie 18:32, 27 June 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Inkjet description 

message: should be merged with Dye sublimation
Merge template added --Eddie 13:27, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Merge 

message: The explanation of dye sublimation printing ignores the fact that 'sublimation' has wider uses than in computer printers and is perfectly possible with ordinary inkjet technology. It is an important process in wide-format piezo printing of (polyester) banners and textile graphics and is also used to produce small runs of fashion and interior furnishing fabrics.
The kind of Sublimation you describe is slightly different to the Dye-Sublimation used by those who want to print photo quality pictures. I wouldn't have any problems with it being part of this article but sadly I only know about the Sublimation technology used in photos printers so can't add it myself. :) KittensOnToast 16:09, 4 September 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Inadequate description 

message: I have merged dye sublimation into this page. Please review the new content for any editing, as I am not familiar enough with this article to do so. --HarmonicFeather 05:29, 24 September 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Merge complete 

message: I don't see anything about the speed of this type of printer. Maybe someone could find some info and include it? --Ortzinator 19:18, 9 October 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Speed 

message: The article states that "Each colored panel is the size of the media that is being printed on," This is not true for all Dye-Sub printers. Alps printers use a catridge resembling a cassette tape for each color. The printer would pick up a cartridge color and sweep back and forth over the page like a regular inkjet, except the whole process worked one color at a time. Information about the printer can be found at this link: Alps 1300 Printer
Interesting point but Alps have been out of business for some time and I haven't seen a dyesub printer that uses that method anymore, (and I've seen quite a few). KittensOnToast 12:40, 24 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Alps Dye-Sub printers 

message: It might be worthwhile to include a section about Photo ID printing. Most drivers licenses in the United States are now produced on-the-spot with a digital camera, and a dye sublimation card printer. This printer uses the usual plastic 4-panel dye roll, can flip the card over to print the back side.
After printing the card is usually given a plastic overlay with a UV-fluorescent or holographic logo. The topcoat protects the dye layer from damage, and the overprinted logo makes it obvious if people are trying to modify the card, such as to change the date of birth to buy alcohol when underage.
DMahalko 03:44, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Digital Photo ID Printing 

message: I don't know why dye wastage on the ribbon has become a major part of this article. With dye-sublimation printers the media packs you buy are rated for an exact number of prints, which you always get, giving you a fixed print cost, therefore making wastage irrelevant. This is not the case with Inkjet printers were you are buying your ink on a volume basis were wastage becomes an important factor.
Also the article talks about the ribbon allowing people to see what has previously been printed. This is true but dye-sub printers just aren't used for printing text or documents, only photos. If someone is printing confidential photos then the ribbon can easily be destroyed by fire if necessary or even pulled through a shredder.
I think I will edit the main article to reflect this.
KittensOnToast 12:23, 13 June 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Dye Wastage 

message: Can you provide any information on what the top receiving layer of the dye sub paper is made of? I've tried printing on PVC sheets with a desktop dye sub photo printer and the dyes did not sublimate properly (only about 20% saturation) so there must be some sort of special receiving material used for the top layer. Do you know what it is, I can't find this info ANYWHERE!
What I'm trying to do is print dye sub "slides" on a clear or translucent material (I understand that the clear material would have to have a removable white backing in order for the printer to "see" it.)
--Dyesubslides (talk) 15:53, 18 June 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Photo Reception Layer 

message: As two very different types of dye sublimation printing processes are being discussed in this one article, it reads as confusing and conflicting, and I would strongly suggest that they are split into two distinct articles.  How these should be titled to be clear and avoid confusion I am not sure, but would suggest that maybe dropping the "printer" part of the title would be good, as surely we are discussing the overall process and not just one piece of equipment involved.
I had thought that maybe the dye-sub photo printers topic could be entitled "dye sublimation (photographic)"  but still think this would cause confusion, due to the large amount of dye sublimation used for printing photos onto mugs and other custom items.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pisquee (talk • contribs) 22:31, 27 December 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  Topic Split Suggestion 

message: I've just added a reference to Chemical technology in Printing and Imaging systems.  It has a chapter pp73-85 called "Dye diffusion thermal transfer (D2T2) printing" by R A Hann, which I'd like to inset into the reference but I'm not sure of the syntax of how to do that.  The ISBN no is 0-85186-655-7.  Any help appreciated.
Thanks Gravuritas (talk) 00:55, 16 November 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  reference syntax  help please 

message: Add a subsection in the "Applications" section:
Title of subsection: Versatile Applications in Textile, Ceramic, and Promotional Item Printing
Text: Apart from its extensive application in business and industry, sublimation printing has become increasingly popular in the textile and apparel industries. Its capability to generate intricate designs with a vibrant color scheme that are integrated into the fabric composition results in prints that are resilient to fading. Sportswear, promotional clothes, and fashion apparel are examples of products where quality and durability are crucial, and this approach is perfect for them. Sublimation printing is also used to create custom graphics on ceramics and mugs, as well as to print on vinyl and T-shirts. Its high-quality prints and flexibility allow it to produce full-color, long-lasting designs that are integrated into the material rather than just being applied on its surface. Cyganprzemyslaw (talk) 14:44, 4 December 2023 (UTC)
replies: text: - we cannot use someone's self published blog as a source, nor can we add this sort of non-neutral text. Please see WP:RS for information on Wikipedia's sourcing guidelines. And WP:NPOV for information on tone. - MrOllie (talk) 15:10, 4 December 2023 (UTC)
thread_title:  Semi-protected edit request on 4 December 2023