PIXMA TS3150 & TS5050 Transparency Film Compatibility

[Emilia1]

Hello, I want to sunprint something and have 2 printers avaliable; PIXMA TS3150 and PIXMA TS5050, I know most don't support Transparent printig but I read that it is possible on some so I'd like to know if it's possible with my printers 😊

[Stephen]

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[normadel · Accepted solution]

Yes, there are transparency films designed for inkjet printers. I have one, given to me, called "Pictorio Premium OHP Transparency Film".  Website is www.pictorio.com.  I've used one sheet. The image is very light, much less density than a print on paper looks. A quick web search for "inkjet transparency films" will show you lots more.

DO NOT USE films for laser printers or or plain acetate/other materials.  Inkjet films are treated/coated so the ink adheres and dries quickly. Otherwise you get a wet, smeared mess. 

What exactly is "sun printing", and how does the transparency you print get used?

[Stephen]

That URL isn't loading for me, normadel. Can you double-check it?

[normadel]

Oh well, didn't work for me either.  B&H Photo sells it, though.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/545009-REG/Pictorico_PICT35011_Premium_OHP_Transparency_Film....

[Emilia1]

sun printing is a process that "bleaches" fabric under it with a UV reactive dye and the transparent print blocks the UV making a print on the material

[normadel]

You're very welcome. You can search the web and find a bunch of others.