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Originally Posted by gbishop |  | | | | | | | | | Ok, all you guru's out there....simple question (right!)...does ImageClip paper work in the Okidata c3400n? If so, how well? Any issues or problems? The 3400 seems to work so well with the DuraCotton and other papers, so am thinking of buying one. Any insight appreciated.
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Imageclip imaging paper(red) does not have polymer coating so jamming is not an issue unlike Duracotton. Do not set the media way too heavy because it makes the fuser way too hot. It tends to damage the glossy surface of the Imaging paper (red). I use media setting of either Transparency or Heavy. I press the two papers at 210F for 10 seconds then peel hot. This is the critical part. Some vendor recommends 225F for 20 seconds. At this setting the polymer tends to be precooked which makes poor transfer of polymer/toner on the shirt. There is another member that uses C3400 that is why I know the printer works. I use C5200Ne which is an older model. I believe C5200Ne has the same engine as C3400.
It is a bit tricky at the beginning. Once you figure out the printer and press settings the rest is easy. You are going to love Imageclip. No polymer background issue. Even if there is a little bit of polymer in the unprinted area in the imaging paper(red) it does not show in the fabric. I have used it on light color shirts without any issue. Unlike Duracotton where white patch shows up in light color shirt after the first wash. The best paper I have ever used.
Here are some threads that you can read about pros and cons of Imageclip:
Transfer paper needs no cutting? Photo Trans ImageClip paper? PhotoTrans ImageClip - only option that won't leave polymer window? ImageClip, Okidata c5500n, Phoenix Phire Imageclip printing and pressing questions
You can also use the forum's search engine and use Imageclip as the keyword.
So try it already. Get samples from one of the vendors.
Sorry about the long post. I just like to talk about Imageclip.
Good Luck.
Luis