What is SubliJet, and how does it work?

First, although SubliJet is referred to as Dye Sub, it actually isn't Dye Sub. Dye Sub transfers are created in thermal printers using varying degrees of heat to sublimate dyes from a paneled ribbon in the printer to a special carrier paper. The image is then re-sublimated onto the final substrate. This "second generation" transfer offers photo-realistic images, yet is limited to coated ceramics and treated cotton fabric. Examples of printers using this technology include Fargo's FotoFun, Sony and Hitachi video printers, and Seiko's Specialty ColorPoint thermal printer.

SubliJet is the culmination of a patented intellectual idea "THE SAWGRASS METHOD - HYBRID SUBLIMATION"  that uses digital printers for printing sublimation dyes. This Sawgrass technology is applicable to all major computer-driven printer formats including thermal, inkjet, and laser. SubliJet actually works by printing sublimation dyes, using supported Epson ink jet printers, in an inactivated or non-sublimated state onto standard paper . Using time, temperature, and pressure, the image is then transferred to the final substrate. This "first generation" transfer offers a more vibrant, near-photo-realistic image,  resolution of up to 2880 dpi. SubliJet transfers can be applied to coated ceramics, metals, glass, wood, plastic, melamine, Mylar, marble, polyester fabric, or any other polymer coated surface.