I've done a few presses with Coastal's Techni-Print laser paper according to instructions...400 degrees at 15-20 secs.
Out of 4 presses, 2 of them became 'stressed' with parts of the color being left behind on the paper. What causes this? Is it too much, or not enough heat, time?
Also, the paper was hard to remove while hot. Any suggestions on what I'm doing wrong?
Thanks for your feedback.
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I'll sacrifice a sheet cutting it into 4 or 5 peices and experiment.
How can you tell what the pressure is? The adjusting knob doesn't have any guages or indicator.
As of now, it takes some firm pressure to 'lock' it into place.
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What press do you have? it could possible be cold spots in the platen.
I think I read sometime here in the forums, the way to tell the pressure is to place a dollar bill on the platen and close the press, when the bill is hold in between the platens, then it is a firm pressure. But it has to do more with practice.
Keep us informed of your progress.
Good luck
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I'll sacrifice a sheet cutting it into 4 or 5 peices and experiment.
Yes, it's always advisable to do test prints, specially when using new fabric types, transfer papers or new equipment (press).
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Originally Posted by deucedesign
As of now, it takes some firm pressure to 'lock' it into place.
Yes, this good be considered as good (high) pressure already. SO just try to increase your dwell time and/or temperature. To avoid "yellowing" when pressing on white shirts, you can use an ordinary sheet of paper (if you don't have fleece, felt cloth or pelon) to cover the transfer paper.
Anytime the ink doesn’t transfer completely is either not enough pressure or heat. I would increase the pressure to start and if that doesn’t work, increase the time by 5 seconds. Just have to find a happy medium.
It is supposed to be hot while trying to remove the backing. This paper is a little more difficult to peel because it does get so hot and you have to remove it fast, faster that any other paper we have.
What press do you have? it could possible be cold spots in the platen.
It's a Chinese press, but works fine till now. As for the heat, it remains even throughout the platen. I don't think it's a heat problem, at all. Most likely a timing thing.
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It's a Chinese press, but works fine till now. As for the heat, it remains even throughout the platen. I don't think it's a heat problem, at all. Most likely a timing thing.
I have a chinese press also, and normally, I set a higher temperature and press a few seconds longer than I would when I use my Hix/Phoenix Phire Auto-Open.
Anytime the ink doesn’t transfer completely is either not enough pressure or heat. I would increase the pressure to start and if that doesn’t work, increase the time by 5 seconds. Just have to find a happy medium.
It is supposed to be hot while trying to remove the backing. This paper is a little more difficult to peel because it does get so hot and you have to remove it fast, faster that any other paper we have.
Thanks Clay, for the response and info regarding techniprint. I've noticed that the effort to remove the backing is a bit much. Is it best to let sit for 15 seconds or so, or is it necessary to remove the backing immediately?
Do you have an easier paper to handle for a nube?
Thanks, Chase
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No, you have to remove the backing immediately. The longer you wait, the more it will feel like taking gum off the bottom of your shoe. Are you dead set on using laser? Would you consider doing inkjet?
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