Full Version: Color Laser for the future
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#26]
26 Mar 2005
To: John (JOHNRMONTG) [#16] 27 Mar 2005
John,
I haven't seen the Aluma Jet process on display since their appearance at the ARA Show in Las Vegas a few years ago. I don't think the process ever got traction.
The sample I brought home was very crisp. I left it in my show bag for a few weeks and when I took it out the image was blurred. Probably would have been OK with an overcoat, but that's another production step. Not to mention, if you're not a very good spray-painter, the finished product wouldn't look very professionally done.
I perform both ink jet and laser sublimation. Each has its pros and cons.
My recommendation to anyone entering the sublimation industry, is to start with monochrome (fancy word for single color:-) sublimation.
No color correction issues, which can be a completely separate can of worms.
Once you develop a knack with your graphics programs, you'll be better prepared to take the step into full color sublimation.
Even if you do step up to full color sublimation; guess what?
Your monochrome printer will remain very, very busy :-)
David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA
From: John (JOHNRMONTG) [#27]
27 Mar 2005
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#23] 27 Mar 2005