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CLC Papers Magicolor 2430

2.1K views 7 replies 6 participants last post by  helix-2000  
#1 ·
Hello All,

Using the KONICA MINOLTA magicolor 2430 DL with the Forever classic + universal. Transfer looks perfect but after a few washings does not look very good. Mostly cracking with not much fade.

Also transfering to a 100% cotton Hanes-T. (the cheap $.99 one) Anyone using a better paper or is this all the better it gets.


I mostly dye-sub, just looking for a solution for the less expensive t-shirt option for customers. Since I have the color laser I would like to put it to work or would I be better off using pig inks on the Epson's.



Larry

 
#2 ·
We have had our best laser results with SpectraLaser transfer paper from JBL Graphics. We have both a KM 2400w and OKI 3200 printers. I do like the possibilites of the DuraCotton 98 paper, it just does not work in our OKI:(.

The newer version of ImageClip is also very nice for solid colors. It does not work real well for light graphics where you do not lay down enough toner.
 
#5 ·
Amanda
I use the 2530 also for sublimation.When you say yellow is it in the unprinted area.Look real close and see if it is yellow dots,also check on transfer paper on a printed transfer where it is not printed and see if you can see them.

Gary
 
#6 ·
The KM does not work well with the normal Duracotton paper. A problem with how the printer lays down toner. They have just recently...within last few months released a paper specially designed for the KM series. Go to Autoart.ca ...look for the distributor tab to find the one nearest you.
 
#7 ·
I got some of the Duracotton KM to try out along with the ImageClip paper. I am awaiting some samples from Magic Touch as well. Also looking at getting some samples IronAll. Will let everyone know how the testing works out.

Carl
 
#8 ·
Update. The Duracotton KM transfers very well. I am having problems with ImageClip as you have to press two sheets together and then peel. This needs to be done with press setting at 200 degrees and light pressure. Then after peeling you then press the trasfer to T-shirt at 400 degrees. I am getting a lot of flaking so far.


Carl