Two Common Sublimation Problems & How to Fix Them
Transferring an image onto an object can be challenging. You may face common sublimation problems. They can be avoided with the right method. Let's see how: There are Bands on the Image When you see lines of missing ink on the printed images, you are having a banding issue. The problem of missing ink bands is not due to the sublimation blanks . It is because of clogged print head nozzles. When inks dry out on the inside of the printer head, the ink flow is restricted. This results in bands of missing ink on the printout. The solution is to avoid having the inks dry out by either printing regularly or at least a few times per week. When the printer has not been in use for some time, the inks will dry. You can also try running a small amount of ink through the printer heads regularly using the printer’s head cleaning function. In most printers, it is automatically done when you power up the printer. However, some pointers require manual head cleaning. Gassing Out and/or Ghosting...