Advantages and disadvantages of sublimation printing
Printing by sublimation with sublimation ink and sublimation paper is perfect for articles 1 and promotional items for small businesses, schools, associations, sports teams, festivals, meetings and well others!
The advantage of digital sublimation printing is that no plate is required. It is therefore ideal for personalizing designs with changing elements such as names, numbers, etc. like print on demand which reduces risk and waste.
Next, we will talk about the disadvantages of sublimation printing. Each printing method will have drawbacks, so here are a few… Media should be coated with polyester or polyester fabric. The supports must be white or light in color. You cannot print on dark or black documents. Printers tend to get clogged if left unused for an extended period of time. With the introduction of Ricoh printers, the risk of fouling has been greatly reduced. However, we still recommend doing a nozzle check once a week.
Sublimation inks are relatively expensive compared to OEM inks. This should be taken into account when pricing your products. Color management issues. With the installation of the PowerDriver, color management issues have been greatly reduced. As with all printers, color management issues vary depending on the graphic / photo.
With all the benefits of sublimation, it's obvious that sublimation has become a very popular method with digital decorators! Consistent and consistent quality could earn you a group of loyal customers.
