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help: color fades after first washing with ultrachrome inks
help: color fades after first washing with ultrachrome inks
i am printing with a epson 2200 onto masterjet transfer paper....the color transfers to the t-shirt with vibrant colors but after the first washing the color fades especially the black....is it possible that the ultra chrome inks for the 2200 are not as stable as other inks such as dura bright....any feedback would really help this newbe....we have been fulltime artists for over 35 years and i have to say this has been one difficult proccess to get a handle on...
Hello Steve,
How long did you wait before washing the shirt? Most recommend waiting at least 24 hrs.
I have not use this paper or the ultra chrome ink, but, looks like the ink should be fine. Can't say of the paper. Maybe, someone has experience with these and can help you.
Re: help: color fades after first washing with ultrachrome inks
I use the Durabrite ultra and thought it was the same ink as yours and I use Iron all/Miracool paper and have not had a problem. I will check specs on Epson website (former Epson rep)
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Re: help: color fades after first washing with ultrachrome inks
at epson, I did not see anything that would suggest a problem. is this the first time this has happen? What are you printing on, type of shirt?
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Re: help: color fades after first washing with ultrachrome inks
Doing some research before I brought a new printer a few weeks ago, I came across a table on the Epson site with recommendations for their printers. They rated image quality for transfers with the dye based printers excellent, only "good" for the printers using Durabrite inks and "not recommended" for the Ultrachrome ink printers. This was all the transfer line. I could not find any reason given for the "not recommended" for transfers, but it is on the Epson site.
Re: help: color fades after first washing with ultrachrome inks
That was for thier transfers I bet.. Yuck!
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