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Some particular transfer paper product instructions
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Ultra White Opaque | |
Nylon | | Leather |
GENERIC GUIDE TO PRINTING AND APPLYING TRANSFER PAPERS 1. When printing transfer papers, remember to mirror image or reverse
your image. This is usually done in your graphics program or can sometimes
be done in your printers software program.
2. When feeding transfer paper in a color copier be sure that the paper is fed in the normal fashion and
is "grain long". The short side of the paper is fed first. Also the printed (
logos, lines, etc.) side
of the paper is generally the "back" and the plain "smooth" side will be the
side the machine prints to.
It is a good idea to "fan" the stack of paper
when loading the tray. You should also store your paper is sealed zip
lock bags, as paper that becomes too dry or becomes saturated with
moisture (high humidity) may result in paper jams. The best relative
humidity is 50%. 3. Toner
darkens with heat. Therefore, it is often advised to print or copy your image lighter
than ordinary papers (see below) to ensure that the picture on the
shirt will match the original.
4. Keep in mind that you will probably want to adjust your color
balance prior to printing your transfers. Although each machine will
be a little different, you will usually want to decrease the black
level. This will help keep the images bright and lively. Also, heat
transfers will DARKEN when you apply them with a heat press.
Generally speaking, you will want to lighten the overall brightness
by one or two "clicks". It is always a good idea to print one or two
trial copies prior to printing a large quantity. We also advise heat
pressing your trial copies so you can evaluate the finished product.
Depending on the image, the printed image be slightly different than
your original. By doing a test print you can adjust your machine or
electronic file to compensate for any differences.
5. After processing your transfers in the printer/copier you may
want to use scissors or an Xacto to trim away the unprinted paper
around your image. Heat press your transfer with a commercial type
T-shirt heat press.
Professional , consistent transfers are the result of three variables. 1) The correct temperature 2) The correct time 3) The right amount of pressure. Yes, household irons will usually generate a sufficient temperature (high setting) to initiate the transfer process. However, it is hard for us to recommend the use of irons. The problem is that it is difficult to maintain a uniform temperature over the entire image, and for the appropriate time and pressure. It is almost impossible to keep from having hot and cold spots when you move an iron around to cover the transfer. So although most of your image may transfer, you might still have "patches" or bad spots where the image did not transfer well. This is increasingly difficult if you are transferring a large image. If you use an iron you can probably expect to mess up a few shirts, mousepads, etc .. The best chance for success would be in transferring small images (for instance, smaller than the footprint of the iron). Unfortunately, the recent popularity in inkjet transfer paper has perpetuated the use of irons. They may work for small "for fun" projects, but if your serious about producing professional imprints you will want to invest is a regular t-shirt heat press. TRANSFERRING YOUR IMAGE 1. Most transfer paper is intended for transfer to white and light colored fabrics consisting of 100% cotton and cotton/poly blends. 2. Be sure to choose garments with tight weaves. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT WHEN TRANSFERRING TO SWEATSHIRTS. Best washability is achieved when using a tight weave 50/50 T-shirt. When using 100% cotton T-shirts, be sure the label reads "Pre-Shrunk". 3. For best results, it is important to transfer your image at the correct TIME, TEMPERATURE and PRESSURE. 4. Preheat press so platen is hot before transferring your first image. Cut away blank, unprinted area of transfer. Place garment onto press pad and preheat to remove wrinkles and excess moisture. Place transfer on top of garment IMAGE SIDE DOWN. A general guideline for printing most of our heat transfers is:
FOR BEST RESULTS No second pressing needed. Most papers do not require sealing with silicons or bond paper. Heat presses vary in accuracy. Please conduct your own tests to determine the best time and temperature with your equipment. (Best results are achieved with Air Powered Presses.) WASHING INSTRUCTIONS Turn garment inside out. Use Cool or Warm Water Only. DO NOT USE BLEACH OR HOT WATER. Tumble dry at low setting and remove promptly. After washing, colors may fade slightly, particularly on 100% cotton. To restore colors to their original brightness, place a sheet of regular white paper over the image and iron at Low Cotton Setting. Ultra White Opaque is a unique product designed for transferring images to dark or bright colored fabrics. Ultra White Opaque should not be run through your copier or printer. It is used in conjunction with our other transfer papers as a second step. It is simply a bright white backing which is applied between your regular transfer and your garment. FOR BEST RESULTS, USE 100% COTTON T-SHIRTS. When you compare Ultra White Opaque with other products used for transfer to dark fabrics, you will find Ultra White Opaque to be superior in brightness, thinner feeling on the shirt and lower in price. It requires a little more labor, but it really works! FOLLOWING ARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRINTING ULTRA WHITE OPAQUE: 1. Copy your image onto our regular transfer paper. 2. Cut a piece of the opaque to a slightly larger size than your transfer and place Ultra White Opaque on the platen of your heat press, cloth side up. Put the printed transfer image side down, on top of the white "cloth"side of the opaquing, and press for 2-4 seconds at 375 degrees. (This is long enough to bond the image to the opaquing). 3. At this step the transfer and the Ultra White Opaque are bonded together. Trim both products on a flat cutting surface, cutting away the unprinted part. Use an X-Acto knife with a metal edge ruler. For best results, use a precision cutter. (DO NOT SEPARATE OR PEEL THE TRANSFER PAPER FROM THE TOP OF THE OPAQUE MATERIAL AT THIS TIME) 4. Position image on garment, with the bonding agent down (rubbery side down). Apply, using 400"F, for 20-30 seconds, with heavy pressure. ALLOW APPROX 10 SECONDS FOR COOLING BEFORE PEELING. ONLY THE TOP LAYER (TRANSFER PAPER) SHOULD BE PEELED AWAY. 5. To wash, turn garment inside out. Wash in warm water (no bleach) and dry, using the Permanent Press setting. NOTE: Sometimes, when using black 50/50 t-shirts the dye which is used in the t-shirt can "migrate" into the transfer causing it to look somewhat dull and dark. It is best to use the opaque transfer process to 100% cotton, but if you do use 50/50 blends you can probably correct this problem by reducing the time and temperature.
TRANSFERRING TO NYLON When using a manual press, transfer at 325 degrees for one second using medium pressure. When using an air-powered press, transfer at 325 degrees for one second using 40 psi. TRANSFERRING TO LEATHER When using a manual press, transfer at 325 degrees for 8-10 seconds using medium pressure. When using an air-powered press, transfer at 325 degrees for 8-10 seconds using 40 psi. TRANSFERRING TO CANVAS Transfer at 375 degrees for 15 seconds using heavy pressure. Allow to cool for 20 seconds before peeling. TRANSFERRING TO WOOD For best results, use a soft, porous wood plaque. The plaque should be approximately 3/8" thick (or thinner). Trim Photo-Trans transfer to just a fraction larger than the wooden plaque. Place PhotoTrans image face down on plaque so that an edge of the transfer extends over the edge of the plaque. Loosen pressure on the heat press to accommodate thickness of the plaque. Transfer at 350 degrees for 15 seconds. Peel immediately. TRANSFERRING TO CERAMIC TILE When transferring to ceramics, you should generally use special polyester "coated" products. Otherwise, you may want to experiment with transferring to these items to determine suitability. The printed transfer needs to be slightly larger than the tile. Place printed transfer face down on the tile. Cover with a rubber pressing pad. Loosen pressure on heat press to accommodate thickness of the tile. Transfer at 375 degrees for 3 minutes. Peel transfer using the edge which extends over the edge of the tile. Allow the weight of the tile to peel the transfer from the tile. Do not touch the tile as it retains the heat for quite a while. To protect the surface, you may want to spray the transferred image with Blair Super Gloss Deco Glaze, or equivalent (we have found this spray easier to use and more consistent than the epoxy recommended in the past). Allow spray to harden for approximately 30 minutes. TRANSFERRING TO FINE ART PAPERS Place Photo-Trans face down on art paper. Transfer at 375 degrees for 30 seconds. Peel immediately. To protect the image from scratches, spray the transferred image with a matte fixative spray. TRANSFERRING TO MOUSEPADS Place Photo-Trans face down on mouse pad. Transfer at 375 degrees for 10-20 seconds. Peel immediately. TRANSFERRING TO PUZZLES Place Photo-Trans face down on puzzle. Transfer at 375 degrees for 15-20 seconds. Peel immediately. After transferring puzzle, there will be a slight curl to it. Place a heavy weight, such as a brick, on it for a few minutes to keep the straight shape of the puzzle.
The Seller's and Manufacturer's maximum obligation shall be to replace any paper which has proven to be defective. Neither the Seller nor the Manufacturer shall be liable for any injury, direct or consequential, arising out the use of, or inability to use this paper. Before using Photo-Trans in production, be sure to test to determine the suitability of the paper for use in your equipment.
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