Re: Printing 3-D

[P3D Peter F Davis <pd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Has anyone seen output from the Alps "micro dry" printer?  I think the model
> is MD-2010.  It's only about $400, but its color output is supposed to be
> comparable to dye sub.  It uses a new printing technique that isn't laser or
> ink jet.  It's an array of micro-fine heating elements that fuse the color
> to the paper (any paper works fine) at, I think, 300 x 600.

You can get a sample by calling them or visiting their Web page.  I
don't know if the output compares to dye sublimation, but it looks
really good, and is a major improvement over ink jet.  For one thing,
the toners are light-fast and non-watersoluble, so their permanent.
(Ink jet output fades and smears if dampened.)  The resolution is
600x600 color, and 1200x600 black.

This printer looks really good.  I haven't seen it for less than $450,
but it's definitely on my list.

-pd

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