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hey guys im new at this and i need some help i have a 16"x25" heat press and when i try to heat press proworlinc transfers on a shirt it will not fully still. i have tried preheating shirt then pressing it but still not help 80% of transfer will stick to shirt the rest will remain on paper, and it also feels very weak on shirt. please anyone help me with this...
my temp is around 385f and pressure just little resistance when opening and closing the heatpress. i was told to bust up my temp to 400f and i tried that and it came out somewhat better but when i am pealing off the paper the very last couple inches of the transfer stay on the paper not shirt...
I'd guess your pressure is too low. Try sticking a piece of paper half in the press - when you close the press, you should not be able to move the paper.
My suggestion would be to purchase a heat gun. They are available at Home Depot for about $30. You can then make sure that the temperature is somewhat accurate on all areas of the heating element.
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My suggestion would be to purchase a heat gun. They are available at Home Depot for about $30. You can then make sure that the temperature is somewhat accurate on all areas of the heating element.
Don't you mean an infrared/ laser thermometer?
Best way to get a proper temp reading on just
about anything.
You increased temperature but not pressure - turn up the pressure. As for the preheat - especially anything in the redish family - ensure you do not have any steam coming up after pressing - if you do keep pressing until it stops - then do you transfers. There could be a moisture issue also.
Yep! You are right about the moisture. I always give the shirt abut a 4 second pressing and then let it dry out. I have read many articles about prestretching the shirts but I've never done that after intially stretching and then comparing the difference. I run about 300 to 500 shirts a year.
I am new to this forum and t-shirt transfers . i bought the $169 dollar heat press from proworld and had to purchase $350 worth of transfers ,which is ok but ,, I have had alot of problems with transfers sticking to paper ,ruining shirt and transfer ,$$$$$ ,it is bad .. tried several recomendations ,pre heat shirt for 4 seconds then 385 deg for 10-12 seconds hot peel ,not cold peel transfers ,,still bad ,will raising temp to 390 help any ??from what i have read not much , is there anyone out there that has had this issue and resolved it ,and happy with the results ,, thanks Tony
Hmmmm. Plastisol transfers not sticking, eh? Well, I did find my heat press was under achieving. Actually as much as 40 or more degrees. I bought the infra red laser light thermometer (harbor freight) and that turned me on to the problem. I mentally divided the center portion of the platen into 6 sections. Then I divided the edges into 8 sections. I dutifully recorded my findings. My plastisol problems were due to the heat being too low. They are SUPER heat sensitive. They are not forgiving on temperature variations. When you use the transfer, look at the web site (if you bought them from Pro World) and find the transfer you will press. you can click on the image and it will tell you what temp and for how long it will require. It's a great tool to use when you're starting out.
I tested until I was blue in the face and then tested some more. I took a large transfer and cut it up into 6 pieces. I used an old Tee, front and back, and went on with my final testing. I had gummy inks, no transfer inks, flattened and run together inks and a perfect press. But I did find out. If you don't know how to re calibrate your press, contact the maker of your press and search until you find out. IT IS NOT HARD TO DO! You need the steps to be taken. No tools to buy. If all else fails and you are too far off or have cold spots, you might be a prime candidate for a new press. That is the basic problem in our shirt "adventures". We spend pennies and expect dollar results. I resisted that for years then finally bit the bullet and buckled under.
Your plastisol transfers are good for about 18 months of shelf life. That gives you time to sell your first born to get the cash for your new press. (just kidding!) Good luck. Jack
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