[lindsayanng]

I just got my new printers and heat press and am about ready to start doing a bunch of test runs..

So sine i have TWO printers, i was going to set one up for DYE SUB and the other one i wanted to set up to print DURA BRITE inks which i was told could be pressed to cotton or canvas.

I just want to make 100% sure that an epson C88 printer with DURA BRITE INK can print on heat transfer paper to be pressed to cotton and shirts and stuff..

I was going t o just buy them from office depot because they were running a special where to spend $75 you get a free portable fridge.. So i want to cash in

 

[lindsayanng]

I kinda seem to have found the answer.. It is YES you can use durabrite to print on heat transfer paper and then press it to t-shirts..

now my other question, is this process similar to dye sub in that it would be best NOT to print on darker items like black t-shirts?

 

[jchrispin]

I kinda seem to have found the answer.. It is YES you can use durabrite to print on heat transfer paper and then press it to t-shirts..

now my other question, is this process similar to dye sub in that it would be best NOT to print on darker items like black t-shirts?

You can print on dark items using ink jet and a vinyl cutter with a magic eye and special paper for printing on dark garments. You can just use scissors to cut the paper if you are doing a square or a circle.

Janine

 

[lindsayanng]

WHAT?! i t-shirt printing isnt my business.. i just figured since i had the extra printer, i can make some of my own shirts for my personal use.. i will be doing MOSTLY dye sub to sell.. and even then it wont be on a huge level.

So if i was to just print on the heat transfer paper, if i didnt cut ut out and i pressed it, what would it look like>

 

[jchrispin]

WHAT?! i t-shirt printing isnt my business.. i just figured since i had the extra printer, i can make some of my own shirts for my personal use.. i will be doing MOSTLY dye sub to sell.. and even then it wont be on a huge level.

So if i was to just print on the heat transfer paper, if i didnt cut ut out and i pressed it, what would it look like>

It depends on how you print it. Unless you print a whole A4 sheet full of colour then there will be a white edging to it. Printing on dark transfer paper is done differently. You don't mirror image it as it is just like a transfer, you then take of the backing sheet, then press onto the garment. If I was on my work computer, then I would be able to upload a photo to show you the difference!

Janine

 

[lindsayanng]

i guess i'm still confused.. Does the heat transfer paper have that type of glue in it from when i was a kid using those iron ons?

 

[jchrispin]

i guess i'm still confused.. Does the heat transfer paper have that type of glue in it from when i was a kid using those iron ons?

It has an heat adhesive on it. It is always best to apply transfers with a heat press.

Janine