The Dye Sub Process
From File to Finished Print
Understand each moving part of the dye sublimation transfer process from start to final output
THE MOVING PARTS of Dye Sub
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- Color Mode (CMYK, RGB, Grayscale)
- File Resolution
- Image Profile
- None
- sRGB, Adobe RGB 1998 etc.
- CMYK GRACoL 2006 or 2013 etc.
- Printer Quality Settings
- Media Thickness Settings
- Match of Ink to Printhead
- Printhead Alignment
- Printhead Condition
- Platen Temperature (When Applicable)
- Channel Limiting
- Linearization
- Image Profile
- Target Profile
- Rendering Intent
- Output Profile
- Matching Paper & Ink
- Matching Paper & Media
- Matching Paper & Printer
- Paper Drying Speed
- Paper Consistency
- Fabrics (Frontlit, Backlit, Stretch etc.)
- Specialties (Neoprene, Ceramics etc.)
- Aluminum Photo Panels
- Wood Photo Panels
- Temperature
- Pressure
- Transfer Time or Press Speed
- Printing Control Strips
- Evaluating Control Strips (Visually)
- Evaluating Control Strips (Measurement)
- Identifying Source of Problem
- Correct Source of Problem
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