Dye-Sublimation Systems

Dye-sublimation prints onto transfer paper, then heat and pressure move the dye into polyester fibre as a gas. The image sits inside the fibre, not on it, so there is no hand feel and no wash-out.

The system is a printer plus a calender. The calender’s drum width and heating method — oil or electric — affect final colour consistency as much as the printer does.

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MT-1900-A4 imagery in production Maven MT-1900 A4 High-metre roll-to-roll output, completed by the calender as one system Print Width 1900 mm Print Head Epson i3200-A1 × 4 Print Speed @2 180 m²/h Ink Channels CMYK Explore

PRICING

How dye-sublimation systems are priced

There is no single list price in this class. Five items set it: printhead brand and count, print width or bed size, the ink system (cartridge, bulk tank, whether white circulation is fitted), whether installation and training are in scope, and freight plus electrical work.

The same model can differ by a factor of two on head count alone. A quote itemises each of these separately, and states the installation, training and warranty scope alongside them.

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QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Are installation and training included?

Yes. On-site installation, commissioning and operator training are part of the quoted price. Freight, forklift or crane, electrical infrastructure and ventilation are not — they differ on every site and are itemised separately.

What is the lead time?

One to two weeks for stocked models, six to ten weeks for a configured build. The exact figure depends on head count and ink system.

Can I trade in my current machine?

We do consider it. Send the make, model, running hours and head condition; we quote a trade-in value after inspection.

Can I see the machine running?

Yes. You can take a demo print with your own file in the showroom. Book ahead, and bring your material so the test is on your actual job.