Discuss the various aspects of heat press technology. Transfer paper, inks, plastisol transfers, vinyl cutters, printers, commercial usage, durability, suppliers, etc.
Hello I am trying to practice heat transferring text and images onto white shirts, but I can't seem to transfer everything through. The text/images have white spots on them each time I've tried. Luckily I have tried only on the same shirt as to not waste shirts. I am using heat transfer paper from bestblanks.com and I'm using an iron. I followed the instructions that came with it, but I cannot get it to work. Lowest DPI my printer(HP PSC 2610)goes is 300. I am running a little low on ink and awaiting for more to arrive, do you think that has anything to do with it? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Re: Newbie: Having trouble with iron-on transfers.
haha. I was planning to get one in a few weeks, but I wanted to make a few with an iron first. Whats a good low cost heat press that you can recommend me?
Re: Newbie: Having trouble with iron-on transfers.
Get a used one if you can't afford a quality one new. Swing away preferably. Avoid monkey-ress or any do it yourself ones.
For the time-being, you just need more pressure and more heat/time on the transfer. Experiment with one smaller than the size of the iron, and put some serious pressure on it, and you should get something more to your liking.
Re: Newbie: Having trouble with iron-on transfers.
let me underscore babalou's comment...a swingaway press takes up twice the workspace..so be sure to factor in how much room you will have when all equipment is operating
Re: Newbie: Having trouble with iron-on transfers.
I had a lot of problems with transfers until a few days ago so I know I can comment on this. Past two days I made over seventy shirts, they looked great and I really didn't think it could be possible about a week ago. I was so frustrated. The only thing I did different was purchased teflon sheets for the bottom and top. They seemed to do the trick for me and each transfer is coming out perfect.
I agree that the swing away takes up a lot more room but if you are a person that can't tolerate the constant heat that occurs from the press I would encourage you getting a swing away. It also is easier for taking out the transfer (at least for me might not be for everyone).
Good luck to you either way and have fun. THis week has been an experience.
Re: Newbie: Having trouble with iron-on transfers.
I have a clam shell press and have done thousands of shirts and the the heat never bothered me. Remeber the heat portion of the clam shell (Mighty press) is facing down not in your face. as you see in these photos I addeda cutter. If I did not have the room I would have been in trouble. a swingaway would have prevented me for placing my cutter next to my press as I did.
Newbie: Having trouble with iron-on transfers. 
