Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms: dye-sublimation printer
dye-sublimation printer
type of color printer that gives excellent color images. Dye-sub printouts appear to be continuous-tone images like photographs. Actually they are composed of tiny dots (like laser or thermal-wax printouts), but the dots of dye have spread together. The intense colors, glossy finish, and lack of apparent halftone dots make these printouts especially suitable for presentations to clients.
Dye-sublimation printers are expensive machines and are out of the reach of most individuals, but many service bureaus have them.
