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Originally Posted by Lott |  | | | | | | | | | So far what I've found is just leave the paper settings alone and choose text or photo. Is that correct? | |  | |  | |
Lott is right, this paper is on Ashamutt's list for Ironall Dark.
As far as settings, the ink does not absorb into the paper, it sits on top, so extra ink is not only a waste of ink, it could cause problems, too.
Try to use the lowest setting you can while still getting nice printing results. I use text mode, but if your print doesn't look quite right, you can try the next setting up.
Use *Plain Paper* setting.
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Also, does the image need to be mirrored?
Thanks in advance! Eric | | | | | | |
No, you do not mirror an design for dark paper.
Mirror the image for light papers.
Do not mirror the image for dark papers.
For a dark paper, you print the design like you would a normal document that you would like to read. The reason is, you will not *flip* the printed image onto the shirt to press it. Instead, you will print you image (the way it looks on the monitor) directly onto the dark paper. The next step is that you "peel" the printed image off of the backer paper, then you place them image "face up" (facing you) onto the garment.
The image, placed on the garment, will look exactly the same after it is pressed as it does right now. =)
You will cover this bare, peeled transfer with parchment paper (supplied with the transfer paper) to keep it from melting and sticking to your press.
Some good settings are 375*F for 6 seconds, tho there are other acceptable settings being used by other members.
Remember that dark paper will lose it's opaque qualities if pressed too long or too hot. If the shirt color starts to show thru, reduce either time, temp, or a combination of both until you find your perfect settings.
Good luck to you.
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