Sublimation printing has gained popularity for its ability to produce vibrant, long-lasting designs on various substrates. However, there are several myths surrounding sublimation paper that can lead to confusion. Here are eight common myths debunked:
1. Myth: All Sublimation Papers Are the Same
- Reality: Ngokwenyani, akukhona konke okwenziwe ngama-sublimation papers okulingana. Izinhlobo ezahlukene namabhendi ama-sublimation paper zingahluka ngokwezinga lokumunca i-inki, isikhathi sokomisa, kanye nokusebenza kokudlulisa. I-sublimation paper esezingeni eliphezulu ivame ukuhlinzeka ngombala ophakeme nokucaciswa okucacile.
2. Myth: Iphaphu leSublimation lingasetshenziswa kunoma iyiphi iphrinta
- Reality: Sublimation paper is specifically designed for use with sublimation inks and compatible printers. Using it with regular inkjet printers or non-sublimation inks will not produce the desired results. Always ensure your printer and inks are compatible with sublimation paper.
3. Myth: Iphapha leSublimation lisebenza kuzo zonke iifabrixi
- Reality: Ipapeli lokuphakamisa lisebenza kangcono kumapulasitiki noma kumasubstrate akhishiwe ngepulasitiki. Izinhlaka zemvelo ezifana nekhothoni azihlangani kahle nezincwadi zokuphakamisa, okuholela ekutheni imiklamo ibonakale iphansi noma ibonakale ingcolile. Ngokwekhothoni, ezinye izindlela zokuphrinta ezifana ne-vinyl yokudlulisa ukushisa noma ukuphrinta ngqo emgqeni wezimpahla zifaneleka kakhulu.
4. Myth: Higher Grammage Means Better Quality
- Reality: Ngaphandle kokuthi i-grammage ephezulu (iphepha elinzima) ingase ibonakale ikhululekile, akusho ukuthi ikhwalithi ingcono. Izici ezibalulekile yizici zokumunca nokukhulula i-inki. Amanye amaphepha e-sublimation alula angase asebenze kahle, uma kungenjalo, kunamaphepha anesisindo.
5. Myth: Ipapha yeSublimation ayipheli
- Reality: Sublimation paper can expire. Over time, the coating on the paper can degrade, leading to poor ink absorption and transfer quality. Always check the expiration date and store the paper in a cool, dry place to extend its shelf life.
6. Myth: U se neet to adjust printer settings for different papers
- Reality: Imezi ezahlukeneyo zokuphucula zingafuna ukulungiswa kumasetshenziswa akho e-printer, njengokuxinana kwe-inki nesikhathi sokomisa. Ngaso sonke isikhathi, bheka iziphakamiso zomkhiqizi ukuze uthole imiphumela engcono.
7. Myth: Ipapha yeSublimation ingasetshenziswa kabusha
- Reality: Sublimation paper is designed for single use. Once the ink has been transferred to the substrate, the paper cannot be reused. Attempting to do so will result in poor-quality transfers.
8. Myth: Iphepha lokuphakanyiswa lusebenza kuphela ezindwangu
- Reality: Ngaphandle kokuba iphepha lokuphakamisa lisetshenziswa kakhulu kwiitekstile, linokuthi lisetyenziswe kwiintlobo ezahlukeneyo zezinye iisubstrate, kuquka iiceramics, imetal, kunye neglasi, ukuba nje zinepolyester coating okanye zilungiselelwe ngokukhethekileyo ukuphakamisa.
Isiphetho
Ukuqonda amaqiniso angemuva kwalezi zinkolelo kungakusiza ukuthi ufinyelele imiphumela engcono emisebenzini yakho yokuphrinta ye-sublimation. Ngaso sonke isikhathi khetha iphepha le-sublimation elisezingeni eliphezulu, uqinisekise ukuhambisana ne-printer yakho nezinsiza, futhi ulandele izinqubo ezinhle zokugcina nokusebenzisa.