darknessfalls

if you have a transfer paper with say the word "Hello" on it. Lets say u transfer it onto a tshirt with the heat press. Is the "Hello" on the transfer paper still there for use again or is it completely gone to the tshirt?

 

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tcrowder

Transfer paper is only good for one pressing. The design will "tranfer" from the paper to the shirt.

 

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darknessfalls

I see, thnx for the info, and one more thing, what is a good printer for this kind of stuff. Can anyone suggest a inkjet one AND a colour laser one. For like 10 prints a day or so. Thnx in advance.

 

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tcrowder

I have inkjet, you can get any Epson brand that uses Durabrite(pigment) inks.

 

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darknessfalls

Would buying a colour laser printer be more cost effective then an inkjet one?

 

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Solmu

Quote: Originally Posted by darknessfalls Is the "Hello" on the transfer paper still there for use again or is it completely gone to the tshirt?

It's still there, but not for use again... the piece of paper is permanently adhered to the t-shirt.

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Solmu

Quote: Originally Posted by darknessfalls Would buying a colour laser printer be more cost effective then an inkjet one?

Higher initial cost, cheaper in the long run.

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darknessfalls

And what kind of colour laser printers would you suggest to be used for heat pressing? Also, are there special heat transfer paper made specifically for laser printers, if so, which one would be the best to use?


Last question. Previously posted, what does it mean that the paper is adhered to the shirt. Does that mean that whole paper sticks to the shirt. Or when it is stuck right after heat pressing, u have to peel it off. In the end of the heat pressing, are u left with paper in ur hands or no paper in ur hands?

 

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Rodney

Quote: And what kind of colour laser printers would you suggest to be used for heat pressing? Also, are there special heat transfer paper made specifically for laser printers, if so, which one would be the best to use?

The okidata laser printers are reportedly working well for transfers. Also look into the duracotton brand of transfer paper for lasers. If you search the forums you'll find lots of information and pictures:
http://www.t-shirtforums.com/search.php
http://www.t-shirtforums.com/tags/

Quote: Or when it is stuck right after heat pressing, u have to peel it off. In the end of the heat pressing, are u left with paper in ur hands or no paper in ur hands?

You have to peel the paper off of the shirt with your hands after you press it. Then you throw the paper in the garbage.

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mrpintor

hey darknessfalls. transfer paper has a very thin layer on which the "art" or "lettering" is printed on. when you heat the paper..this thin layer is released from the paper and "transfered" on to the shirt (carrying with it the design that is printed on it). so when you peel the paper..this thin layer sticks to the shirt. so what you have left in your hand after you make the shirt...is basically just trash. toss it.

 

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toastynhere

It seems like you're leaning towards a laser printer, but the Epson Durabrite printers they are mentioning could like a C88+. You can find them relatively cheap and then buy a continuous ink system. It ends up being a nice setup with initial setup costs, but pays for itself.

Hope this helps,
Kevin

 

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