For sublimation paper with low gram weight, will it affect the transfer effect? How to solve it?

I. Possible impacts

1. Reduced color saturation

• Sublimation paper with low gram weight is usually thinner and may have relatively weaker ink absorption ability. This may lead to insufficient penetration and fixation of ink on the paper during the transfer process, resulting in reduced color saturation after transfer, and the colors appearing less vivid and intense.

2. Insufficient detail expression

• Due to the thinner paper, it may not be able to well carry and present fine pattern details during transfer. Fine lines, textures, and small fonts may appear blurred and unclear, affecting the overall transfer effect.

3. Affected transfer uniformity

• Sublimation paper with low gram weight may be relatively poor in flatness and consistency. This may cause uneven distribution of heat and pressure during the transfer process, resulting in uneven colors and mottled patterns in the transferred image, affecting the uniformity of transfer.

II. Solutions

1. Adjust transfer parameters

• Increase transfer temperature: Appropriately increasing the transfer temperature can enhance the activity of ink and promote better penetration and fixation of ink on low-gram-weight sublimation paper. However, be careful not to set the temperature too high to avoid damaging the paper or equipment. At the same time, it should be adjusted reasonably according to different materials and equipment.

• Extend transfer time: Increasing the transfer time allows more time for ink to fully combine with the paper and improve the transfer effect. Similarly, the transfer time also needs to be adjusted according to the specific situation to avoid too long a time causing paper deformation or color distortion.

• Increase transfer pressure: Moderately increasing the transfer pressure can make the paper better contact with the transfer object and ensure that the ink can be transferred evenly. But the pressure should not be too large to avoid damaging the paper or equipment.

2. Select suitable equipment and consumables

• Use high-performance transfer equipment: Some advanced transfer equipment has more precise temperature control, pressure adjustment, and time setting functions, which can better adapt to the transfer needs of low-gram-weight sublimation paper. Choosing reliable and stable-performance transfer equipment can improve the stability and consistency of transfer effects.

• Match high-quality ink: Choosing good-quality and compatible ink can improve the adhesion and stability of ink on low-gram-weight sublimation paper. High-quality ink usually has better color performance and transfer performance, and can to some extent make up for the deficiencies of the paper.

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3. Pretreat the paper

• Coating treatment: A special coating can be applied on low-gram-weight sublimation paper to enhance the paper's adsorption ability for ink and transfer effect. This coating can improve the flatness, color saturation, and detail expression of the paper, making the transferred pattern clearer and more vivid.

• Pre-pressing treatment: Before transfer, pre-pressing treatment of low-gram-weight sublimation paper can make it more flat and reduce paper wrinkles and deformations. Pre-pressing treatment can use special flattening equipment or place a weight on the paper for a period of time to make the paper evenly bear the transfer pressure.

4. Optimize design and production process

• Adjust pattern design: When designing patterns, it can be considered to optimize according to the characteristics of low-gram-weight sublimation paper. For example, avoid using overly small fonts and lines, and increase the color contrast of the pattern to improve the visibility and effect after transfer.

• Strictly control the production environment: Keeping the production environment clean, dry, and stable can reduce the pollution and influence on the paper. At the same time, strictly follow the production process and specifications to ensure that every link can achieve the best transfer effect.

In conclusion, sublimation paper with low gram weight may have a certain impact on the transfer effect. However, by reasonably adjusting transfer parameters, selecting suitable equipment and consumables, pretreating the paper, and optimizing the design and production process, the transfer effect can be improved to a certain extent to meet different application needs.

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