Discuss the various aspects of heat press technology. Transfer paper, inks, plastisol transfers, vinyl cutters, printers, commercial usage, durability, suppliers, etc.
Hi All, sorry to ask a dumb question, (I am new to heat press transfers) but how do I put text only on a T shirt? Do I have to print it on transfer paper then cut around the text then heat press it. Or do I have to buy a cutting system?
Is everything none to an A4 size?
I guess I thought that the ink came off the paper and impregnated itself into the fabric... maybe I am just dumb. thanks ED
When you're in the woods and lost there's no such thing as a dumb question. I'm new also to this but...here goes. I plot text on special heat-transfer vinyl, (dont forget to reverse all images) and/or print on my wide format printer (full-color) and then just apply. Nuttin to it That is a very basic answer that involves much discussion which is already on this forum. Just do a search and have fun. Good luck, Phillip
Some transfer papers transfer better than others without leaving a film. And some color shirts accept transfers better than other colors.
Generally, if you are transferring to a white shirt, a good transfer like Jet Pro Soft Stretch will not show the polymer residue from the transfer. Otherwise, it's better if you cut. You don't have to have a plotter to cut your transfers, you can use scissors. Scissors are harder, of course.
A Dumb Question 
. I'm new also to this but...here goes. I plot text on special heat-transfer vinyl, (dont forget to reverse all images) and/or print on my wide format printer (full-color) and then just apply. Nuttin to it
That is a very basic answer that involves much discussion which is already on this forum. Just do a search and have fun. Good luck, Phillip
