Thermal transfer printers produce shades of colors by placing color dots side-by-side (see dithering). Printing faster than dye sublimation, consumables (ribbon and paper) are also less expensive ...

The "sublimation" means that the dye turns into a gas without first turning into a liquid. See thermal wax transfer printer and printer. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other ...

You can also use the printer to make things like T-shirts. The idea is to print a dye transfer page and place it on the bed before you start printing. The sublimation dye is activated with heat ...