futurehype

Been using a few different papers for printing and I've found that there's always a window or that they don't wash very well at all.

So I've tried imageclip and so far it's been a disaster. The good point is that there doesn't seen to be a window so that's why I'm willing to persist with it. But I've really struggled to create a solid whole image. I'm sure I'm not doing it right and I've seen a guide on this site so I'll try that. But the main problem I'm guessing will come from washing it.

The tshirts I've printed are bright in points when printed so I've washed them to see how these points stand out and the colour fades drastically. (To be fair this happens on all shirts I've printed from transfer paper.)

I'm just wondering if its worth persisting with this paper if it washes so badly. what's everyone's opinion out there?

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David

 

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Lnfortun

David,

Imageclip is a very good laser transfer paper. Once you figure out how to press the two sheets and press the image sheet on the shirt you would be pleased with it. That is my transfer of choice. I do use inkjet and other laser transfer paper. My choice of inkjet transfer is Imageclip for inkjet.

Here is the procedure:

Material required - SILPAT brand Silicon cookie sheet with notched corners or other brand with at least one side with smooth surface trimmed off corners. Silicone sheet is available in department stores like Target and online from website that sells bakeware. I bought one that is chaper from Target.

Note: The purpose of the silicon cookie sheet is to keep the papers from curling and its heat keeps the polymer from cooling down before the papers are peeled apart.

You can get the material from local Target store or online that sells bakers supplies. I have Silpat and and the cheaper brand from Target.

1) Press the two papers together with very light pressure at 210F temp for 10 seconds.

2) Open the press and immediately cover the papers with silicon cookie sheet with smooth side against the papers.

3) Make sure that the top left corner is exposed so that you can fold the corner of the red paper as shown below:

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Press again for another 10 seconds
4) Wait 6 to 10 seconds or count from 1000 to 1006 or 1010

5) Open the press, pick the corner of the red paper and peel the red paper with smooth even motion while keeping the silicon sheet with it and keeping the green paper in contact with lower platen surface.

Note: The picture shows the green sheet is in the bottom. I find that red is better on the bottom since it stays flatter on the lower patten. If the red paper is in the bottom then you pick the and peel the it with the silicone sheet instead of the red paper as described above.

6) Keep the red paper or the green paper (depending on which paper is in the bottom of the stack) and silicon sheets as close to the lower platen while peeling as shown below:



Here is a link with additional steps for pressing on the shirt and how to avoid cracking:

http://www.t-shirtforums.com/p467742-post7.html

You need to post press the shirt for 6 seconds with image the covered with parchment paper for durability. I don't use teflon sheet when post pressing because a faint image will transfer on the it. If it is not wiped clean every after use the faint image will transfer on another shirt.

If you need further assistance send me a PM.

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futurehype

Thanks for the reply. I'm going to give your technique a go later on, so I'll tell you how I get on.

Is imageclip best for laser printers or inkjet? I've been using it for laser as I've always thought laser printers were better and more acurate for graphics. I have a commercial laser printer which I use which costs around £10,000. I have a inkjet printer as well which only cost around a few hundred pounds and there is no comparison in quality. The laser printer wins hands down every time so I'm hoping you'll say that imageclip is better for laser printers.

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David

 

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Lnfortun

Quote: Originally Posted by futurehype Thanks for the reply. I'm going to give your technique a go later on, so I'll tell you how I get on. Is imageclip best for laser printers or inkjet? I've been using it for laser as I've always thought laser printers were better and more acurate for graphics. I have a commercial laser printer which I use which costs around £10,000. I have a inkjet printer as well which only cost around a few hundred pounds and there is no comparison in quality. The laser printer wins hands down every time so I'm hoping you'll say that imageclip is better for laser printers. Thanks David

There are two versions of Imageclip. One for inkjet and the other is for laser. Each version will only work for the specific printer. The laser version has more vibrant print compared to the inkjet version. As you probably notice when you compare side by side the prints of the two printers on a regular paper. That is how the prints will look on transfer paper as well color vibrancy wise. The advantage of the inkjet version is it will work with photo, very light color and gradient design. Where the laser version has issue with those type of image. The toner needs to have dense toner for the polymer to bond on.

I prefer the laser version because of the color vibrancy. I use the inkjet version for images that will not work with the laser version.

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futurehype

Well, I've tried your technique (as well as the others listed on this forum) and I'm still having no luck.

The thing is I'm prepared to persist with it but I haven't had any t-shirt print well. My favourite out of all the papers i have tried is Duracotton HT, the colour is vibrant and bold and it peels really easily. I'm determined to not have a window on my t-shirts and in that area duracotton just doesn't stand up.

This is why imageclip is the perfect solution for me, if only I could print it consistently.

Maybe I'll just use duracotton and cut the images out. It will take a little longer but I'll at least have a t-shirt that is sell-able.

David

 

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CliqueOfOne

I've found that the temperature and heat pressing time need to be very accurate for ImageClip™ to work well, that and a transfer image with solid/dense colors.

 

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