Discuss the various aspects of heat press technology. Transfer paper, inks, plastisol transfers, vinyl cutters, printers, commercial usage, durability, suppliers, etc.
I have heard that some folks are having some trouble with the HP-3550 using DuraCotton 98 Transfer Paper.
I have run more than 100 sheets on HP-3550 with ZERO problems. I used the plain paper setting.
I have learned that the entire line of HP printers have issues with voltage regulation. Not spikes, but rather, DROPS ! Imagine that.
So, if you're using HP-3500 to make transfers, be sure it is on a good electric line, (and your washing maching is not on the same circuit...).
HP Recommended to a friend of mine that he should acquire a Voltage Regulator, he did, and his problems ceased. The HP-3550 that I used was on a 30 amp circuit and well protected from voltage spikes and drops, (was in an IT room...).
I have learned that the entire line of HP printers have issues with voltage regulation. Not spikes, but rather, DROPS ! Imagine that.
So, if you're using HP-3500 to make transfers, be sure it is on a good electric line, (and your washing maching is not on the same circuit...).
HP Recommended to a friend of mine that he should acquire a Voltage Regulator, he did, and his problems ceased. The HP-3550 that I used was on a 30 amp circuit and well protected from voltage spikes and drops, (was in an IT room...).
It's a T-shirt kinda world out there...
Paul
humm, when i turn on my sound system (Klipch speakers include) the Street Lights flicker,
..... do i have a problem here ? lol
I tried to just post "LMAO", but the forum alerted me that I must use a minimum of 10 characters to post a reply. It was funny, hence LMAO. I could have selected, "FOMCL" but that would only have been 5 characters...
Just to get back on topic, We installed 2 dedicated 20amp lines for printers and heat presses because of voltage issues. This is worth the effort and can be done by anyone with just a little knowledge of electricity.
I have learned that the entire line of HP printers have issues with voltage regulation. Not spikes, but rather, DROPS ! Imagine that.
So, if you're using HP-3500 to make transfers, be sure it is on a good electric line, (and your washing maching is not on the same circuit...).
Paul
that does not make sense to me.
If it does "DROP" when the circuit oveloads due to your hair dryer, washing machine etc. would the cause for this be more of resistance and not an overload problem ?
What do HP peeps have to say about this, have you asked them ?
We installed 2 dedicated 20amp lines for printers and heat presses because of voltage issues. This is worth the effort and can be done by anyone with just a little knowledge of electricity.
Is that legal though? (I ask because I know it's not here for example)
Australia is very uppity when it comes to electricity, so I'm not surprised it's different elsewhere
(mostly it's probably a good thing, but sometimes it seems a little restrictive; on the one hand I don't want to accidentally buy a poorly wired house, but on the other my partner's father is an aircraft engineer and isn't legally allowed to change over a lightswitch)
Im think changing or installing a circuit breaker on the main panel is not that complicated, even for a girl. as long has you know how to do it. But I dont think it is wise for anyone to try it that is not a Licensed Electician. I would say its a regulation here in Canada to have an Electician do it. Since the right size wires need to be used etc....
btw, I learned how to do it from an Old German guy.
Electricity is pretty simple. All you need is a continuous loop and resistance along the way. The nice thing about it is if you make a mistake you will know in a hurry!
Every municipality has slightly different rules, but by and large we are technically not allowed to change much without a permit here as well. The city wants to try and claim a slice of the pie even if you're swapping out an ivory socket for a white one!
HP 3550 / DuraCotton 98 
lol
