Researchers:

I am in desperate need of film for my "Polaroid TX 1500 Video
Printer." The film is sublimation film, used in heat-transfer mug
presses. (Well, in my case anyway)

I think my machine was made in the early 90s. (93 maybe??)

I have found a box of film and this is the info it has on it:

ICI Imagedata
100 IMAGES - VY200 FORMAT
CAT No 102510

Manufactured in UK

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THANKS!

Greetings Danman108,

Based on the film box and format information you provided, I have
located a few places to purchase the film:

"For Printer Models: VY200 Each Film kit contains 100 Sheets of film
and a 100 shot Ink cartridge"
$77 to $83 per box
http://www.justfotos.com/vpfilm1.htm

Hitachi VY-SX100A Paper/Ink for VY200 100 sheets*6 boxes 
Hitachi VY-SX50P Paper/Ink-polyester lamination for VY200 50 sheets*6 boxes 
http://64.233.187.104/search?q=cache:wwcC5zHHrlsJ:layertech.com/Printer%2520Consumables.htm+VY200+thermal+transparency&hl=en
614.791.0045  Ask for Janet - I spoke with her and she said they
didn't currently have it in stock but she would return a phone call
with details.  I'll post that when she replies.

Also, it appears you can order it fron overseas - a few Chech sites
offer it (foreign language pages) - see results at
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&c2coff=1&rls=GGLG%2CGGLG%3A2005-20%2CGGLG%3Aen&biw=1003&q=VY200+box


Should you need clarification of the links or info I have provided,
please request it before rating my answer as I'll be happy to respond
further.

Best regards,
journalist-ga


SEARCH STRATEGY:

VY200 film
VY200 thermal transparency
VY200 box

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Request for Answer Clarification by danman108-ga on 29 Jun 2005 08:02 PDT

Thanks for all the work. I just wanted to know, is this regular film,
or sublimation film? Its important it is sublimation or it will not
work for me.

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Clarification of Answer by journalist-ga on 29 Jun 2005 08:44 PDT

It wasn't specified on any of the sites, but I did inform Janet about
your sublimation/transfer specification.

Is it rolls or sheets you seek?  Are there certain dimensions you
require of the sheets/rolls?  For example, here is some sublimation
transfer paper in various sizes:
http://www.bestblanks.com/subhtp.html

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Request for Answer Clarification by danman108-ga on 29 Jun 2005 09:02 PDT

I do not know the exact dimensions, but I believe my printer will only
allow one dimension. It also only takes sheets.

I have spoken with somebody from ICI Imagedata who might be able to
give me the name of a reseller who has it.

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Clarification of Answer by journalist-ga on 29 Jun 2005 09:14 PDT

That's great.  Should Imagedata be able to locate this for you, please
inform me (and please do not rate the answer), and I'll then request
that the Editors remove my answer.

Best regards,
journalist-ga

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Clarification of Answer by journalist-ga on 11 Jul 2005 08:36 PDT

Hi Danman,

Any word from Imagedata?  I'm checking in case you'd like me to
request an editor's removal of my answer.

Best regards,
journalist-ga

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Request for Answer Clarification by danman108-ga on 11 Jul 2005 10:37 PDT

Sorry for the lack of update. Yes, they provided me with a distributor
who has the film.

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Request for Answer Clarification by danman108-ga on 11 Jul 2005 10:37 PDT

I am going to go ahead and pay for the question anyway, since you did
the work. Thanks!

Thanks for giving it a shot

Hitachi make film for a YV200

Hitachi VYSX100A (Discontinued)
they are the same as VYSX100W Film kits

http://www.stanleysonline.co.uk/product-2102.htm

http://www.justfotos.com/vpfilm1.htm


hope this helps

I cannot begin to thank you enough for your kind (and thoroughly
unexpected) gesture of not only accepting my research as an answer,
but giving me such a fine rating *and* a tip!  Thank you! :)

Best regards,
journalist-ga