Abstract: Systems and methods for applying a sublimable dye to a substrate are described herein. While such systems and methods can include any suitable component, in some cases, they include a sublimable dye transfer medium that includes a transfer sheet, a sublimable dye, a dye-permeable adhesive, and a release liner. While the various components of the transfer medium can be arranged in any suitable manner, in some cases, the dye is disposed on a first surface of the transfer sheet, the adhesive is disposed over the dye, and the liner is releasably attached to the adhesive. Thus, in some cases, a user can peel the liner from the adhesive, stick the transfer sheet to a substrate, and heat the transfer sheet to transfer dye from the sheet to the substrate. In some cases, dye is transferred from the transfer sheet to the substrate at an ambient pressure. Other implementations are described.

Abstract: A printing system configured to print an image onto a deformable cast polymer article comprising: (a) means for supporting a deformable cast polymer article in preparation for printing thereon, the means for supporting comprising a pressure platen, the deformable cast polymer comprising a finished surface to be printed on and a secondary surface; (b) an image transfer medium located contiguous with the finished surface, the image transfer medium configured to produce the image on the finished surface upon transfer of an ink image, comprising one or more inks, supported by the image transfer medium; (c) means for applying pressure to the deformable cast polymer article in the form of a deformable pressure applicator, such as a flexible membrane, the means for applying being flexible and configured to deform and conform to a surface of the deformable cast polymer article, and to cause an opposing surface of the deformable cast polymer article, under heat, to inelastically deform and conform to the pressure plat