Printing Heat Transfers - how to get rid of the film?
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Discuss the various aspects of heat press technology. Transfer paper, inks, plastisol transfers, vinyl cutters, printers, commercial usage, durability, suppliers, etc.
Printing Heat Transfers - how to get rid of the film?
Printing Heat Transfers - how to get rid of the film?
I have a Falcon Outdoor Large format printer and I use Eco-solvent ink. I would like to know if I would be able to use this printer to print heat transfers and what type of transfer paper would be the best for this type of ink? I also have a Q-130 vinyl cutter that can contour cut, therefore I would be able to contour cut the print if necessary so that there is no film left behind. Again I need to know what the best transfer paper would be for this. I would appreciate any help with this. I also have a HP Laserjet printer and I have used a inkjet printer for a transfer years ago and there was some of the film that was not printed that tranfered to the shirt and it was ugly. So how do we solve this issue? Thanks for you assistance.
I would assume(I know, *** u me)that all you would need to do would be to get a transfer vinyl to print on. I don't know. Are you supposed to print solvent on transfer PAPER ? I'm pretty sure you could do it on the thin transfer vinyl but you should check with your supplier to be sure since the press-on vinyl doesn't seem to be like regular sign vinyl.
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I also have a HP Laserjet printer and I have used a inkjet printer for a transfer years ago and there was some of the film that was not printed that tranfered to the shirt and it was ugly. So how do we solve this issue?
Inkjet transfers usually always have that film. You would just need to trim around the transfer to reduce the look of the film on the t-shirt. Using a quality paper like Jet Pro Soft Stretch (referred to here as JPSS) will also cut down on the film look.
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but wouldn't the solvent inks make problems with the coating on the transfer paper ? Also not sure about the printable transfer vinyl. Thats why I suggested you check with your supplier.
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Josh Ellsworth from imprintables have this material called "SOLUTIONS print and cut "that prints with solvent inks, it was specifically designed for the the versacamm by roland, give him a PM he might be able to help you out. Also do a search for Print -n-cut materials, several preferred vendors here actually sells them in rolls from 19 to 30 inch widths.
I did not realize that there was transfer vinyl that could be printed. I wonder if Eco-solvent inks can be used on it?
Imprintables Warehouse sells heat transfer supplies dedicated to eco solvent ink. The company is one of the preferred vendors.
You can use Imageclip or Duracotton HT with your Hp laser printer. Imageclip is a two step self weeding paper. That means none or minimal polymer in the open space in and around the image. It works very well with light colored garments. Duracotton HT is not self weeding. It has very faint trace of polymer but not objectionable which washes off. You have to try both to make a judgement call.
I use both papers. Imageclip for spot color designs and duracotton for photo and image with very light pastel or gradient color design. I do contour cut Duracotton HT though.
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