Discuss the various aspects of heat press technology. Transfer paper, inks, plastisol transfers, vinyl cutters, printers, commercial usage, durability, suppliers, etc.
I have an event coming up and they don't know the exact amount of shirts, how long will a pre-printed with a inkjet (epson C88+ pigment ink) transfer printed on ironall for lights last before they go bad or will they go bad?
First switch to Jet Pro sofstretch. They are better then iron all for light.. I knI am the Iron All King.. Pre printed should last until you press them.
I have an event coming up and they don't know the exact amount of shirts, how long will a pre-printed with a inkjet (epson C88+ pigment ink) transfer printed on ironall for lights last before they go bad or will they go bad?
The pre-printed should last until they are used. I have never made them for something far into the future but they should hold up without issue.
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I have had Jet Pro sofstretch prints for over two month put them in zip lack bags I have benn testing this to see how long they will last so far no problems you should have no problems
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I have inkjet transfers that are a couple of YEARS old and they transfer just fine!
I keep them stored in plastic sheet protectors (several in each page) in plastic file drawers that we carry with us from show to show. Our boxes are exposed to varying indoor and outdoor conditions!
Thanks I'm only planning on pre printing them 2 days in advance. It's for a charity paint ball tournament and I figured not knowing just how many will sell saves me printing some of the the transfers ahead of time saves me from making too many shirts that might not sell.
I am glad someone asked this question I am also getting ready for my first Event where I will be making T's real time and I pre-printed a bunch of JPSS and DC-HT transfers, put them in sleeve protectors in a book for folks to look through. I am glad that they will hold up over the long haul. I have some T-shirts already made up for folks to look at as well. Fun stuff! The reason why I ended up with both Injet and CLC transfers is that certain designs print better one way or the other. Its very strange. But regardless I am so glad I bought the Epson 88 when I did for $40. It does an awesome job on certain designs! I will also bring the Epson to make custom designs at the event. My Okidata gets to stay home.
Good luck to both of you, I hope you have fun and everything goes well. Maybe when you are done, you could come back and give an update how it went. Maybe some tips or pointers, what do ya think, sound good? Either way, have a great time, and alot of success!
awesome news, I have a big order to do for yesterday and my tshirts wont be here until tomorrow (watch for fine print, just because the big print says 2 day shipping doesnt mean they wont take 7 days to process the order first) At least I can have my transfers printed & trimmed so I'm ready to go when they get here. It's ok to stack them?
wow, this is an old thread I have done thousands of transfers now, mostly using Image Clip and Duracotton. Yes you may stack them. I print, trim and stack before I head to the press. I hope your t-shirts arrive quickly!
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And I put mine in a ziplock bag if I am not going to use them right away. Otherwise, I just use those stackable organizer trays. All good.
Are you using teflon sheets or parchment papers to cover the transfers? Just asking, not everyone does.
If you use teflon, remember to wipe the sheet every few transfers, so ink does not get on the sheet and transfer to one of the next shirts. I've ruined a few light colored tees that way.
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