Discuss the various aspects of heat press technology. Transfer paper, inks, plastisol transfers, vinyl cutters, printers, commercial usage, durability, suppliers, etc.
hey members, I thought i would share the news with you that is a New Transfer Paper for Color Lazer copy machines and Lazer Printers going to enter the market in the near future, or it may already have.
The owner of the company has informed us that with this new Transfer Paper Media it will print on shirts with no-need to cut around and delivers great results.
I will be getting some samples this coming week myself.
Its about time.
the company is:
AutoART Color Solutions Inc
Tel: 1.800.471-7103
647-724-4403 Toronto
716-304-1086 Niagara Falls / Buffalo NY
Website: www.autoart.ca, www.autoartusa.com
The old paper for fuser oil is still in the market. I tryed the paper and there is a palemer around the image.I did have to cut it is not like image clip. The new paper is like the old paper for the new laser printer with higher heat.you have to test it.
I'm suppose to receive some test samples of the new paper when it comes out.I've been waiting 7 monthes for the paper to come out and it's still in it's test process. Can't wait to try the new paper.
Hi
I talked to Ken Black, at AutoArt (the suppliers) and he gave me some more info. The new paper is an improvement so it is said, although I never used the old stuff. I have pressed an image he sent to me, will do a wash test tomorrow. As well, there will be a duradark paper, works the same, and a printing system for using white toner is being developed. The system requires two laser printers, one color and the other mono (the black toner in this one being replaced by white). I suppose the transfers are run through first one and then the other before pressing.
So, it might end up that we can use a system on dark items as well.
I have been using a Miracool paper with inkjet, and the idea for the duracotton is supposed to be the same: the toner/ink is put into the cotton, not just on top. It's not sublimation exactly since that involves the inks becoming a gas and then solid again - but the basic concept appears the same, to come close to sublimation on a natural fiber. And, the carrier is not very visible.
If I hear more, I'll report on it.
...wow,
Ken, the owner of the company delieved the sample transfer media paper to our Dowtown Toronto location. Same day delivery WITHIN 3 HOURS, thats great service. ...i dont think its because Lucy wants to try the paper. lol
However, i will not see it untill tomorrow because im not in Toronto, one of the girls is coming over (150 km away) and she'll bring it with her for me. Nice Eh!
can't wait to try it..... no trimming involved. I have to see it to believe it.
...just tested the transfer paper by drawing some lines with a Sharpie marker and heat pressed it on to 100% cotton jersey fabric. No trimming around the lines at all, applied the entire 8x11 sheet on the shirt. iT looks ok and feels soft.
Need to test it with a lazer home printer. Will wash test it all later.
So far so good.
There was no outline at all?? It is hard for me to see the edges, photo is cropped a little tight for a whole sheet.
Is this stuff for real?!?!?! Anyone recommend a good laser?
Thanks T-BOT
hi guys, sorry about the cropped photo, here is another:
so i purchase a New Laser Printer off the shelf yesterday at the Future Shop.
the sales guy there was extremely helpful.
i got a HP LajerJet 2600n ($360 CND), its kind of big for my little desk though. Its working fine but im scared to try this new paper....(heard stories that the paper may stick to the inside of the printer and that will be the end of the printer )....
Nice big pic of the printed shirt.. looks like the outline of the 8.5x11 paper can still be seen.. or are those straight lines from the heatpress? have you washed it yet?
NEW Digital Transfer Paper: DuraCotton98 
Re: NEW Digital Transfer Paper: DuraCotton 
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