The Sublimation Journal

DyeTrans pre-cut mug paper can be loaded directly into a dye-sub printer’s built-in paper tray or alternate paper source (e.g., optional paper feed unit or multi-bypass tray available for the Ricoh GX Series Printers) and printed by creating a User Defined Paper Size in the printer’s driver of 3.5″x9.125″ for the 11 oz. mug paper or 4″x9.5″ for the 15 oz. mug paper. Once printed, the transfer can be immediately applied to the mug with heat tape or DyeTrans Pro Spray adhesive without the extra effort of first having to cut-out the transfer from a larger sheet of paper. This simple change can help digital decorators at all levels of production eliminate paper waste and drastically reduce the time and effort involved in producing photo mugs in an oven or traditional mug press. DyeTrans media is an excellent all-around paper that provides superb image clarity and color on hard and soft substrates and is available in 3.5″x9.125″, 4″x9.5″, 8.5″x11″, 8.5″x14″, 11″x17″, 13″x19″, and 17″x22″ cut sheet sizes (100 sheets/pack) and 17″x100′ roll media. By offering a variety of cut-sheet and roll media options, Condé helps customers choose the right media for the right application, ensuring improved productivity and superb transfer quality. Visit www.conde.com for additional information and pricing.

With an emphasis on dye sublimation technology and the sublimation printing process, Condé Systems has become the recognized leader in the personalized products market by offering everything needed to get into the photo gift business including transfer systems, production software, blank imprintables, transfer paper and supplies, instructional videos, and workshops. Screen printers, sign makers, embroiderers, pad printers, engravers, photographers, artists, and home business entrepreneurs can expand their current product offerings by providing their customers full-color, photographic quality gifts and awards. During all stages of product selection, sales, and post sales, Condé offers expert knowledge and superior customer support. Condé and DyeTrans are trademarks of Condé Systems, Inc. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Using a Swing Away Heat Press, Condé’s Brittany Anderson demonstrates the procedure for applying a dye sublimation transfer to a DyeTrans™ tile and inserting it in a wood keepsake box. The part number for these products are WTA703 and the tile is CE4X4DS at http://www.conde.com. The transfer is created using a Ricoh® GX7000 with SubliJet-R™ sublimation inks on DyeTrans™ All Purpose Sublimation Printing Paper, with a George Knight™ heat press. All products are available from conde.com, including the George Knight® DK20S heat press used in the demo.

Using a Swing Away Heat Press, Condé’s Brittany Anderson demonstrates the procedure for applying a dye sublimation transfer to a polyester canvas tote bag. The part number for this product is 9000 at http://www.conde.com. The transfer is created using a Ricoh® GX7000 with SubliJet-R™ sublimation inks on DyeTrans™ All Purpose Sublimation Printing Paper, with a George Knight™ heat press. All products are available from conde.com, including the George Knight® DK20S heat press used in the demo.

Using a George Knight DK3 Press, Condé’s Brittany Anderson demonstrates the procedure for applying a dye sublimation transfer to a DyeTrans™ ceramic mug. The part number for this product is MUG11US at http://www.conde.com. The transfer is created using a Ricoh® GX7000 with SubliJet-R™ sublimation inks on DyeTrans™ All Purpose Sublimation Mug Printing Paper, with a George Knight™ heat press. All products are available from conde.com, including the George Knight® DK3 mug heat press used in the demo.

Using a Swing Away Heat Press and a DyeTrans™ PUCK, Condé’s Brittany Anderson demonstrates the procedure for applying a dye sublimation transfer to a DyeTrans™ ceramic dinner style plate. The part number for this product is DP75B at http://www.conde.com. The transfer is created using a Ricoh® GX7000 with SubliJet-R™ sublimation inks on DyeTrans™ All Purpose Sublimation Printing Paper, with a George Knight™ heat press. All products are available from conde.com, including the George Knight® DK20S heat press used in the demo.

Using a Swing Away Heat Press, Condé’s Brittany Anderson demonstrates the procedure for applying a dye sublimation transfer image to Unisub®’s Home Plate Hardboard Plaque. The transfer is created using a Ricoh® GX7000 and SubliJet-R™ sublimation inks on DyeTrans™ All Purpose Sublimation Printing Paper, with a George Knight™ heat press. All products are available from conde.com, including the George Knight® DK20S heat press used in the demo.

Using a Swing Away Heat Press, Condé’s Brittany Anderson demonstrates the procedure for applying a dye sublimation transferred image to a FRP (Fiber reinforced plastic) license plate. The transfer is created using a Ricoh® GX7000 and SubliJet-R™ sublimation inks on DyeTrans™ All Purpose Sublimation Printing Paper, with a George Knight™ heat press. All products are available from conde.com, including the George Knight® DK20S heat press used in the demo.

Using a Swing Away Heat Press, Condé’s Brittany Anderson demonstrates the procedure for applying a dye sublimation transfer to a polyester pillowcase. The transfer is created using a Ricoh® GX7000 and SubliJet-R™ sublimation inks on DyeTrans™ All Purpose Sublimation Printing Paper, with a George Knight™ heat press. All products are available from conde.com, including the George Knight® DK20S heat press used in the demo.

Using a Swing Away Heat Press, Condé’s Brittany Anderson demonstrates the procedure for applying a dye sublimation transfer to a DyeTrans™ coated light switch cover. The transfer is created using a Ricoh® GX7000 and SubliJet-R™ sublimation inks on DyeTrans™ All Purpose Sublimation Printing Paper, with a George Knight™ heat press. All products are available from conde.com, including the George Knight® DK20S heat press used in the demo.

Using a Swing Away Heat Press, Condé’s Brittany Anderson demonstrates the procedure for applying dye sublimation transfers to aluminum license plates. The transfer is created using a Ricoh® GX7000 and SubliJet-R™ sublimation inks on DyeTrans™ All Purpose Sublimation Printing Paper, with a George Knight™ heat press.