How can We Choose The Right Weight Sublimation Transfer Paper for Sublimation Printing ?
Hi,Nice to see you again. If you have read my article before you must know that the sublimation transfer paper can be divided as the Ultra-light , light weight and the high weight sublimation paper. Then when you use the sublimation transfer paper for sublimation printing or transferring you should consider that how weight should you choose with the sublimation paper. So today I will give you some suggestions about how to choose the right weight sublimation transfer paper for your printing.
Firstly, have a general summary of the factors when you choose the different weight of the sublimation transfer paper.In the case of printing on open substrates, four factors should be considered for the correct sublimation paper choice: Ink loading, patterns(soft or hard substrate), web tension control and printing speed.
Ink loading
This is the basic and dominant rule. The higher the ink loading, the heavier the paper has to be in order to accept the moisture from the ink without any problems. The relationship between ink loading and paper weight results directly from the water absorption by the sublimation paper.
Difficult patterns
Difficult patterns demand heavier paper. What is a “difficult” pattern in this context? One that has:an asymmetrical design blotches or bands with little or no ink alternated with blotches or bands with a high ink loading.
Difficult patterns pose a challenge for the paper’s dimensional stability because they create big, local differences in the amount of ink that will be absorbed. At the borderline between low and high ink loading, the sublimation transfer paper has a tendency to cockle.
Roll-to-roll or roll-to-sheet
Roll-to-roll operation of the printer allows for a certain amount of tension control. Although the different types and makes of printers vary considerably in this regard, as a general rule roll-to-roll printing results in better process control than roll-to-sheet, in which the paper web is cut off immediately after the printing heads. Additionally, when the printed dye sublimation paper is processed from the roll in a transfer calender, conditions are ideal for the use of a light weight sublimation transfer paper.
Printing speed
The higher the printing speed of the inkjet digital printer, the lower the paper weight can be. Cockling causes problems mostly when it happens directly beneath the print heads. The papers for open substrates are designed to slow the water absorption in the sublimation printing paper structure. From this, a higher printing speed takes the cockling away from the danger zone under the print heads.
These all above is my suggestion about how to choose the right weight sublimation transfer paper. If you have any needs or questions welcome to contact us at any time. We will provide you the best quality product and service. Thank you for your reading.
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Firstly, have a general summary of the factors when you choose the different weight of the sublimation transfer paper.In the case of printing on open substrates, four factors should be considered for the correct sublimation paper choice: Ink loading, patterns(soft or hard substrate), web tension control and printing speed.
Ink loading
This is the basic and dominant rule. The higher the ink loading, the heavier the paper has to be in order to accept the moisture from the ink without any problems. The relationship between ink loading and paper weight results directly from the water absorption by the sublimation paper.
Difficult patterns
Difficult patterns demand heavier paper. What is a “difficult” pattern in this context? One that has:an asymmetrical design blotches or bands with little or no ink alternated with blotches or bands with a high ink loading.
Difficult patterns pose a challenge for the paper’s dimensional stability because they create big, local differences in the amount of ink that will be absorbed. At the borderline between low and high ink loading, the sublimation transfer paper has a tendency to cockle.
Roll-to-roll or roll-to-sheet
Roll-to-roll operation of the printer allows for a certain amount of tension control. Although the different types and makes of printers vary considerably in this regard, as a general rule roll-to-roll printing results in better process control than roll-to-sheet, in which the paper web is cut off immediately after the printing heads. Additionally, when the printed dye sublimation paper is processed from the roll in a transfer calender, conditions are ideal for the use of a light weight sublimation transfer paper.
Printing speed
The higher the printing speed of the inkjet digital printer, the lower the paper weight can be. Cockling causes problems mostly when it happens directly beneath the print heads. The papers for open substrates are designed to slow the water absorption in the sublimation printing paper structure. From this, a higher printing speed takes the cockling away from the danger zone under the print heads.
Nanjing Feiyue paper Industrial Co.,ltd
www.heatsub.com
Skype：+8618752006819
Whatsapp：+8618752006819
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