Sublimation Paper vs Plain Paper - surprising result!

[Violetsub]

So I heard that you could use plain paper rather than sublimation paper but I didn't believe it. We just tested it ourselves and this is trupix paper on the left and cheap xerox paper on the right. Exactly the same result! Before I switch over, can anyone think of a good reason to carry on using expensive sublimation paper?

EDIT - we've since tried this with a few more designs and after looking at a few results the plain paper doesn't seem to transfer quite as well. As you were

[Paul]

good enough reason for NOT using copy paper is image transfer more grainy, and colour gamut is lower.

[GoonerGary]

Thin paper doesn't hold much ink and can ripple. Which mugs are those?

[UK Printed Mugs]

Very impressed with your top to bottom print. Can I ask what mug press you are using?

[Andrew]

That design lends itself to getting a better result on cheaper paper. As Paul said on the grain aspect, it would be hidden a fair bit on that image. Paper is cheap enough these days not to worry that much.