ALPS MicroDry / Dye-Sublimation Printer Supplies

Overview

The following supplies are available for sale separately, or with a printer when purchasing. See contact, payment, shipping details.

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Specific Information for Shipping

• high-grade paper sheet weight: approximately 5 g
• Water-slide decal sheet weight: approximately 8 g
• PVC sheet weight: approximately 13 g
• Clear application sheet (for PVC) weight: approximately 16 g
• Can be sent by air

ALPS Brand High-Grade Paper Media

ALPS-produced media in A4 size for MicroDry printers can be included as required at nominal cost of:

• 5 sheets: 200 JPY
• 30 sheets: 800 JPY
• 200 sheets: 4000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 15000 JPY

Product information:

• MDS-PAPE: High grade paper
  A4-size (standard: 200 sheets)
• MDS-HG4W: High grade paper
  A4-wide size [224mm x 355mm] (standard: 100 sheets)
  (for MD-5000/MD-5500 only)

A4-wide size paper is available on request. Note that when using the ALPS driver, this is only supported by MD-5000 and MD-5500.

Media for Decal Printing

Japanese A4 and B4 decal paper sets of exceptional quality, specifically for printing with ALPS MicroDry printers, are available. Note that naphtha can remove ink from decal paper, hence test printing is perfectly possible without wasting precious media.
Inkjet or laser printer compatible decal sheet must not be used in ALPS printers.

Elephant's Rocket

Elephant's Rocket produces both water-slide decal sheet, protective cover sheets for decal sheets, and PVC sticker sheets, all specifically for ALPS MicroDry printer user.

One sheet of decal protection paper is included in the water-slide decal paper sets (regardless of number of decal sheets ordered). This protection paper is the special paper for printed decal, flat and smooth, and no paper powder. If you want to buy only this decal protection paper, please select the products named Protection Paper.

Media comes in one of the following two sizes:

• A4: 210mm x 297mm
• A4 wide: 224m x 297mm

Elephant's Rocket Water Slide Decal Paper (Semi-Gloss, A4) Z-CDCA4

Clear type
Color of base paper: light blue
Size: A4 (210mm x 297mm)

Approximate Prices:

• 5 sheets: 1000 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 34000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 160000 JPY

Elephant's Rocket Water Slide Decal Paper (Semi-Gloss, A4 wide) Z-CDA4W

Clear type
Color of base paper: light blue
Size: A4 wide (224mm x 297mm)

Approximate Prices:

• 5 sheets: 1500 JPY
• 30 sheets: 6500 JPY
• 200 sheets: 38000 JPY
• 1,000 sheets: 180000 JPY

Elephant's Rocket Water Slide Decal Paper (Gloss, A4) Z-GCDA4

Clear type
Color of base paper: light blue
Size: A4 (210mm x 297mm)

Approximate Prices:

• 5 sheets: 1000 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 34000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 160000 JPY

Elephant's Rocket Water Slide Decal Paper (Gloss, A4 wide) Z-GCA4W

Clear type
Color of base paper: light blue
Size: A4 wide (224mm x 297mm)

Approximae Prices:

• 5 sheets: 1500 JPY
• 30 sheets: 6500 JPY
• 200 sheets: 38000 JPY
• 1,000 sheets: 180000 JPY

Elephant's Rocket Water Slide Decal Paper (Semi-Gloss White, A4) Z-WDCA4

Color: White
Color of base paper: light blue
Size: A4 (210mm x 297mm)

Approximate Prices:

• 5 sheets: 1000 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 34000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 160000 JPY

Elephant's Rocket Decal Protection Paper A4 Z-DHGA4

Sheet Size: A4 (210mm x 297mm)

Approximate Prices:

• 5 sheets: 400 JPY
• 30 sheets: 1500 JPY
• 200 sheets: 5000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 20000 JPY

Elephant's Rocket Decal Protection Paper A4 wide Z-DHA4W

Sheet Size: A4 wide (224mm x 297mm)

Approximate Prices:

• 5 sheets: 500 JPY
• 30 sheets: 1700 JPY
• 200 sheets: 6000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 25000 JPY

Elephant's Rocket Decal Paper Z-DCLA4

Only ink remaining type
Size: A4

Approximate Prices:

• 5 sheets: 1500 JPY
• 30 sheets: 4500 JPY
• 200 sheets: 25000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 80000 JPY

Adhesive PVC Film Media

Elephant's Rocket

Elephant's Rocket PVC film with adhesive, specifically for ALPS MicroDry printer use, is available in various colours.

Sheet Size: A4 (210mm x 297mm)

Approximate Prices:

VC9700-MDA4 (Clear/transparent)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC956-MDA4 (Platinum Silver)

• 5 sheets: 1600 JPY
• 30 sheets: 7200 JPY
• 200 sheets: 42000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 190000 JPY

VC946-MDA4 (Light Silver)

• 5 sheets: 2000 JPY
• 30 sheets: 9000 JPY
• 200 sheets: 52000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 240000 JPY

VC957-MDA4 (Gold)

• 5 sheets: 1850 JPY
• 30 sheets: 7800 JPY
• 200 sheets: 46000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 210000 JPY

VC9571-MDA4 (Yellow Gold)

• 5 sheets: 1600 JPY
• 30 sheets: 7200 JPY
• 200 sheets: 42000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 190000 JPY

VC880-MDA4 (Snow White)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC880C-MDA4 (White Clear)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC880M-MDA4 (Matt White)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC8801-MDA4 (Pale Yellow)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC8815-MDA4 (Light Gray)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC8811-MDA4 (Steel Gray)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC881M-MDA4 (Matt Black)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC881-MDA4 (Black)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC88931-MDA4 (Cobalt Blue)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC88924W-MDA4 (Adria Blue)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC8891-MDA4 (Ocean Blue)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC88517-MDA4 (Green)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC8851-MDA4 (Yellow Green)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC88531-MDA4 (Wavelet)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC88215-MDA4 (Relief Yellow)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC88323-MDA4 (Matt Orange)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC883W-MDA4 (Tangerine)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC88331-MDA4 (Red)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC88321W-MDA4 (Turquoise Red)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC888-MDA4 (Brown)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC8883-MDA4 (Beige)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC8881W-MDA4 (Cream)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC88318W-MDA4 (Anemone)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC88312-MDA4 (Rose Purple)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

VC8836-MDA4 (Pastel Pink)

• 5 sheets: 1250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 5400 JPY
• 200 sheets: 30000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 130000 JPY

SM706-MDA4 (Silver Lame/glitter)

• 5 sheets: 2250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 10200 JPY
• 200 sheets: 62000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 290000 JPY

ZWL1-MDA4 (Clean White Lame/glitter)

• 5 sheets: 2250 JPY
• 30 sheets: 10200 JPY
• 200 sheets: 62000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 290000 JPY

PP47-MDA4

Clear Application sheet: For moving the cut PVC film from base sheet to the object. This Clear Application sheet is not for printing.

• 5 sheets: 950 JPY
• 30 sheets: 4200 JPY
• 200 sheets: 20000 JPY
• 1000 sheets: 80000 JPY

ALL33-MDA4

All 33 items of Elephant's Rocket PVC film with adhesive for ALPS MD Printer including 1 sheet of Clear Application sheet/ 1 sheet each.

33 items 1 sheet each: 8000 JPY

Other ALPS products

The following products are in limited stock.

Iron-On Sheets

Note that the driver only permits special white as a spot colour for these products.

• MDS-IRON: Iron-on sheet set
  A4-size, 10 sheets

Business Card Set

Sheets for business cards of size 91mm x 55mm.

• MDS-BUCD: Business card sheet set
  A4-size, 10 sheets (each sheet containing 8 cards)

Present Card Set

Card media for gift cards of size 148mm x 200mm.

• MDS-PRCD: Present card sheet set
  Card-size, 10 sheets (4 white, 4 black, 2 red)

Glossy Paper Media

Glossy plain paper media, not for photo use.

• MDS-PGLY: Glossy paper
  A4-size, 20 sheets
  (for MD-1000, MD-1300, MD-1500)
• MDS-PCGY: Glossy post card set (148mm x 100mm)
  Card-size, 20 sheets
  (for MD-1000, MD-1300, MD-1500)
• MDS-GYCB: Glossy paper seal set for business cards (seal size 16mm x 23mm)
  Card-size (143mm x 100mm), 8 sheets (each sheet 16 seals)
  (for all printer models)

VD Media

VD media for MD-5000, MD-5500 only. These media cannot use special colours.

• MDS-DVPE: VD Photo film set
  A4-size, 20 sheets
• MDS-DVPC: VD Photo card set
  180mm x 100mm (perforated edge), 20 sheets
• MDS-VDA4: VD Paper (A4)
  A4-size, 30 sheets
• MDS-VDM2: VD Paper 2 (A4)
  A4-size, 30 sheets
• MDS-VD4W: VD Paper (A4-wide)
  A4-wide size (224mm x 355mm), 30 sheets

Photo Media

Media for photographic prints using dye-sublimation. Only applicable to models supporting dye-sublimation printing: MD-2300S/J, MD-1300, MD-5000P, MD-5500P.

• MDS-DSPE: Photo color paper
  A4-size, 20 sheets
• MDS-DSPO: Photo color cards
  A6 card-size (148.5mm x 105mm), 20 sheets
• MDS-DSCB: Photo color seal set for business cards (seal size 17mm x 22mm)
  Card-size (100mm x 164mm), 10 sheets (each sheet 20 seals)
• MDS-DSCP: Photo color seal set for post cards (seal size 75mm x 52mm)
  10 sheets (each sheet 2 seals)

Glossy Transfer Film

Transparent glossy transfer sheet set.

• MDS-BACK: Glossy transfer film sheet set
  A4-size, 8 sheets

Transparency Sheets

Note that the driver only permits special white as a spot colour for these products.

• MDS-OHPP: OHP sheets (for all printers other than MD-2000S/J)
  A4-size, 50 sheets
  
• MDS-OHPS: OHP sheets (for MD-2000S/J)
  A4-size, 50 sheets
  Note that after the DOS/V driver 6.2 these are no longer supported.