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 ...
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, and, of course, you are shooting out hot plastic ...