mcohen123

I have a couple of samples from TLM. They're called transjet II transfer papers.
With the transfers i am using now there are certain techniques that one has to carry out in order for the transfer to wash well. (ie. stretching the shirt before pressing it) what kind of techniques are necessary for this brand of transfers?
I have also heard that this brand of transfers is quite tempermental. (ie. it'll flake if you mishandle it)
Don't get me wrong. . , but if this is true I really don't want to ruin my inkjet printer. Is there a certain method of feeding it into the printer. I have the Epson Photo Stylus 960.
It has plenty of paper modesf (ie. for thick paper, for envelopes, for regular paper etc.)
If you can give me any other suggestions/techniques on the application process with this brand of transfers I'd greatly appreciate it.
-Marc

 

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jdr8271

Transjet II is not tempermental at all. Just print out the design in reverse on the paper..pr-press the moisture out of your shirt. Then press the transfer onto the shirt for about 18 seconds on 385. Some people recommend stretching the shirt once the transfer is onit, to prevent cracking in the wash.

miracool / ironall is the transfer paper that is flakey..not transjet II

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Twinge

As jdr said, Magic Jet/Transjet II isn't tempermental at all; it's very easy to work with. I press it about 15-20 seconds at 375 degrees. I haven't really found I need to stretch the shirt before washing; be careful if you do so that you don't stretch it too much - which will have the opposite effect (forcing it to crack rather than preventing it).

Also note that you may need to adjust your color profiles when printing if you're using Durabrite ink (as opposed to Magic Mix ink).

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