Dye sublimation ink differs from common dye-based ink because the ink is transferred to the medium from a solid state to a gaseous state. The medium for dye sublimation has a special coating to trap the ink, resulting in more precise blends than those created by fine dots from an inkjet printer. Since the dye sublimation ink penetrates the medium, the ink dries instantly and does not fade over time. According to DyeSubInks, select models of inkjet printers can be used with dye sublimation inks because the printer heads use micro Piezo print head technology, which transfer sublimation ink through the jets. Tips Warnings Writer Bio
