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taurusndixie · June 28th, 2007

Thought this might be helpful to those who are wondering how well Epson C88+ with Durabright inks hold up after 6 months and 20 washings.

We did not use liquid bleach but did use Tide with bleach crystals in the washing powder.
Shirt was put in HOT dryer with all our other clothes.

Shirt would probably look better washing in cold water and using a milder washing detergent.

Good Luck

Rodney · June 28th, 2007

Thanks for the pics, Don! What transfer paper did you use?

taurusndixie · June 29th, 2007

Rodney,
I use spectra-bright paper from GBL graphics.com.
Paper has a heavy coating. I use legal size only. Should I need smaller I cut the sheet down
and use the left over for test prints or over the left pocket chest prints.

I need a color software profile, but until I get one from GBL Graphics
I print a small test print on scrap before printing the actual size.

Most of my prints ( not all ) are set as follows with the C88+ using standard durabright inks.

Photo / bright paper,
gamma 1.5
+5 M
+5 C
-25 Y

Mirror Image and print

Trim image

Press 385 degrees for 18-20 sec, firm pressure ( not super hard )

Good Luck

COEDS · June 29th, 2007

Thanks for the info Don. ..... JB

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