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Is a Steam Press ok for setting DTG ink?



 
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Old August 11th, 2009 Aug 11, 2009 1:00:32 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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Default Is a Steam Press ok for setting DTG ink?
Hi. I'm concidering a few options regarding DTG printing, and am wondering if a steam press like this...
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...would have sufficient heat to set DTG inks?
Also wondering if steam from the press might help the colours brighten in any way?
 
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Default Re: Is a Steam Press ok for setting DTG ink?
DTG inks are water base. So what will happen when you suddenly introduce very hot vaporized water? Don't think I want to find out....
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The key to a colorfast image is curing the ink by removing moisture. Steam will do the opposite.
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