Discuss the various aspects of heat press technology. Transfer paper, inks, plastisol transfers, vinyl cutters, printers, commercial usage, durability, suppliers, etc.
Well I got my new Hix swing man 15X15 press the other day and I'm ready to make some shirts. I've got a variety of transfers from proworld and I'll be transferring them to port and company 100% cotton 6.1 tees. Any advice at all would be greatly appreciated, especially pressure setting and temp. The instructions that come with the press are poor at best.
Congratulations on your new press. Pro world has specific instructions for thier transfers, you can get instructions for each transfer from thier web site. a sample is below just click on the image you have and you will find one of these under application instructions:
1. Set temp at 385 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Set pressure at medium
3. Pre-Press garment for 7 seconds
4. Print 5-10 seconds
5. Peel immideatley while hot in one continuous smooth rapid motion
They have a toll free phone number and they are very helpful if you call them.
800-678-8289 (U.S. Toll Free)
I hope this is of some help, and Good Luck with your printing.
Bill M
Last edited by snarley; May 6th, 2007 at 12:50 PM.
Make sure that you follow the proper instructions for the type transfer you are using. I have trouble with puff transfers and have learned that on my press I have to press for a less amount of time and sometimes have to repress for 4 seconds with silicone paper to get all of the puff to adhere. I think it is a spot on my platen that is cooler that is giving me fits but that is another story.
Go to the application instructions for each transfer you order and it will give you the proper way to apply.
They do have good support if you call them as well.
Hope this helps and good luck!
Well, Itried a few transfers and they didn't come out that great. Most of the ink stayed on the paper. I'm thinking not enough heat or pressure. How hard should it be to close the press down with the clamp, as where I had it set it took a bit of effort to close it down, so I think I had enough pressure.
Press temp 400
pre-heat shirt especially blk heavyweight until there is no steam sometimes at least 20 seconds or more. Depends on humidity and where you live ir where the shirts shipped from.
dwell time 8-10 seconds
transfers that are basically white ink get the shorter dwell for the most opacity. Thicker multi color transfers with a white underbase you may need to add 2 seconds to the dwell.
Pressure is Med.
Peel the transfer asap corner to corner diagonally.
Ink will be left on transfer if they are hot-split.
Thanks for all the replies! I think I may have had enough pressure on the last transfer I tried so I'm going to up the temp to 400 degrees as suggested and try pre pressing the shirt a few seconds longer. Also add a few seconds to actual transfer pressing time.
Well I prepressed the shirts for 10 seconds, temp set at 400 degrees, medium/heavy pressure, pressed 2-3 seconds longer than recommended and the shirts came out great! My son is wearing one to school today. Thanks for all the help.
Well I prepressed the shirts for 10 seconds, temp set at 400 degrees, medium/heavy pressure, pressed 2-3 seconds longer than recommended and the shirts came out great! My son is wearing one to school today. Thanks for all the help.
Thanks David, I think it was more a temperature thing than pressure maybe time too. 400 degrees as you recommended!
I would agree with you on the pressure. I think you had it right just needed a bit more heat and a longer dwell. Sometimes you need to feel those transfers and notice how much ink is on them. Some are very thin and others are quite thick.
Ready to try new hix press! 
Re: Ready to try new hix press! 
