The process flow of thermal transfer digital printing is much simpler than that of traditional printing, and is briefly described as follows:

Step 1: Pre-treatment

Thermal transfer digital printing has gotten rid of the limitations of traditional processes such as plate making, and directly prints through digital information processing. Therefore, before printing, we need to edit the printed images so that the accuracy of the images meets the requirements of sublimation printing.

The first step of image editing can basically be completed by all printing manufacturers, and an experienced master can easily do it.

Step 2: Digital Printing

Through RIP or other software, the images are transferred to the sublimation printer, and then printed. The printing process of thermal transfer digital sublimation printing is completed here. 

The second step is difficult. Because this is completely completed by the thermal transfer printing machine, and the quality and operation of the thermal transfer printer determine the quality of the printing. The quality of sublimation inks also affect the printing quality.

The core of the thermal transfer printing machine is the printhead, which determines the printing accuracy and quality to a large extent. Therefore, it is particularly important to choose good print head. At the same time, choosing thermal transfer ink that is compatible with the print head and environmentally friendly sublimation ink is a factor in the long life of the print head.

Thermal transfer digital printing is to print the sublimation ink on the transfer medium first, generally transfer paper, and then transfer it to the fabric through high temperature. Therefore, whether the thermal transfer digital printer machine retracts and releases the paper neatly is crucial to the transfer effect. Therefore, the constant tension cloth retracting and releasing system is also a basis for judging the thermal transfer digital printing machine.

The process of thermal transfer digital printing is relatively simple and environmentally friendly compared to traditional printing. Choosing suitable sublimation printer and sublimation inks will help you with high quality and high productivity.

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