Can flatbed printer technology gradually replace thermal transfer?
Thermal transfer technology has been transferred to my country from abroad, and it has only taken more than ten years, but this technology was once a very popular printing technology, mainly because the patterns printed by it are rich in layers, bright in color, ever-changing and small in color difference. It has good reproducibility, can meet the requirements of pattern designers, and is suitable for mass production.
Thermal transfer technology is to preprint the pattern on the surface of the film and transfer the exquisite pattern on the transfer film to the surface of the product through one-time processing (heating and pressure) by a thermal transfer machine as one. The products processed by thermal transfer technology have greatly improved the grade, but due to the high technical content of this process, many materials need to be imported, and the cost is very expensive.
The main advantages of flatbed printer technology are:
1. The process is simple. Using a flatbed printer for printing, you only need to simply process the picture on the computer to output and print, and the color is bright and the effect is lifelike. The printed product grade is no less than thermal transfer.
2. Low cost. Flatbed printers have high technical content, but are very convenient and simple to operate, and the required materials are also diverse. Many flatbed materials that can be seen on the market are used as objects printed by flatbed printers.
3. Flexible and controllable production. The production of flatbed printers can be printed from a single piece, and the number of patterns and colors are flexible and controllable, which is especially suitable for making some personalized products.
4. Market prospects. Traditional screen printing technology is being used less and less, and the use of thermal transfer technology has great limitations. Flatbed printer technology has broken through these shortcomings and has become more and more widely used in the market.
But when it comes to replacing it, it is impossible. Each technology has its own characteristics and unique usability. If you develop yourself and keep updating technology, you can continue.