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Old July 10th, 2008 Jul 10, 2008 7:28:59 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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Question Time limits before Pressing? How Long?

How long can you hold onto prints, or sublimation prints. before you must use them. Is there a storage life? I use my subs for mugs, plaques, tiles, and such. ( No Shirts)
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Old July 11th, 2008 Jul 11, 2008 5:26:02 AM -   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Time limits before Pressing? How Long?

You will find a lot of disagreement on this one but I have had some for months before using them. I will keep using them until they no longer transfer decent. The best thing to do is to keep them sealed in the plastic bag if your paper came in one.
 
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Default Re: Time limits before Pressing? How Long?

As for sublimation prints, your main concern is heat, so if you are in a climate controlled environment it shouldn't be a problem. Store them with a divider in between each sheet, because sometimes the ink tends to migrate.
BRC mentioned a plastic bag, and that should work.

I keep mine in a folder in my file cabinets, for each design. This is nice for smaller designs where you only need one NOW but can use it again later, like your logo or brand name.
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