[workingdog]

So I am still very new to this, having only done about 30 transfers. I have worked out most of the kinks but still have 2 bigger issues. I have searched though the forums and had most of my questions answered, and while I think I know the answers to my issues. Just wanted to get some more opinions.

Issues:
1) when pressing the image onto the shirt some of the colors get a yellow/greenish tint to them. Mainly light gray areas
2) when printing an image will get areas where the fibers pull up causing white areas from the shirt to show

Equipment:
Epson WF-7110 with DuraBright inks (set to Plain Paper and Standard quality on the print out)
Neenah Jetpro Soft Stretch transfer paper
Basic clamshell heat press (set at 375 and high pressure)
Gildan G500 (G5000) white t-shirt

Process:
1) print image onto JPSS with settings of Plain Paper and Standard quality (seemed to produce the best results when tested)
2) place shirt on pre-heated press and pre-press for 5-10 seconds to get out any moisture or wrinkles
3) place printed image onto shirt then press for 25 seconds at 375 degrees
4) open press, stretch shirt a little to help transfer paper release, then peal the paper while hot
5) cover printed image with silcone sheet and repress for 10 seconds

Solutions:
1) swapping the inks to another pigmented ink, most likely Cobra Inks. Is what Ive found on the forums, plus way cheaper then Espon ink
2) use a higher quality shirt like at least the Gildan G200s, or even the Gildan 50/50 blend

Photos:
https://ibb.co/mwjb4n image printed on JPSS
https://ibb.co/bMtsc7 image with yellowing
https://ibb.co/bNQSAS image with fiber pull
Since I can't just upload them as attachments

Any help or suggestions or even comments on the results I'm getting would be greatly appreciated.

 

[NoXid]

Issues:

#1 OEM ink shifts color when heated, as it was not made with that use in mind. Either adjust the color balance to compensate, or use a 3rd party ink, like Cobra.

#2 Pre-press the shirt before putting the transfer in place. This gets moisture out of the fabric for a better bond, gets rid of wrinkles, and smashes down stray fibers. If you still get fibers sticking up, then live with it or find shirts that are less fuzzy.

 

[workingdog]

Issues:

#1 OEM ink shifts color when heated, as it was not made with that use in mind. Either adjust the color balance to compensate, or use a 3rd party ink, like Cobra.

#2 Pre-press the shirt before putting the transfer in place. This gets moisture out of the fabric for a better bond, gets rid of wrinkles, and smashes down stray fibers. If you still get fibers sticking up, then live with it or find shirts that are less fuzzy.

Hey thanks for the reply. Yea as noted in the post I've seen that 3rd part ink like Cobra was often suggest as a fix. So will be swapping to that soon.

Yea I do pre press my shirts, so probably going to look for a different shirt. Just seeing if anyone has recommendations.

Thanks again

 

[eramos]

I would also recommend to print them out with photo settings rather that normal ones as you'll get better colors. Works for me all the time.

 

[workingdog]

I would also recommend to print them out with photo settings rather that normal ones as you'll get better colors. Works for me all the time.

I tried all the different settings and the normal settings seemed to do the best. But now that I know more, will give the test another try. Appreciate the suggestion!