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Just starting out, and am currently using JetWear Greenline (hot peel) paper. I'm getting problems with not all of the ink peeling with the paper (sometimes), and some cracking and bleeding at times after washing. Have any of you used this paper? What has been your experience? I have VERY limited funds for my business startup, and can't afford to sample-around for paper. I chose this brand because the site I ordered it from seemed very knowledgable, and even published their paper testing process. Obviuosly, I want to put out the best quality tee that I can.
Just to let you know my process:
Print transfer onto greenline (hot peel) paper with an Epson Stylus Photo R200
Heat press is an older model 16X20 (I believe company is TLC, which I can't find) bought used. It looks to be much like the Hix HF5000 Clam Shell press, and has a thermometer and timer built in.
Clamping the press down with teflon between the bottom and top plattens for 60 seconds to heat up the bottom/teflon and allow better flash for the ink on the inside of the shirt.
Prepressing shirts for about 3 seconds
Using a teflon sheet between the bottom platten and the t-shirt (side that I'm pressing)
Pressing shirt for 20 seconds at 400 degrees (per paper instructios).
Peel immediately.
If anybody thinks I should switch paper, or change my process, please let me know. I'm brand new to all this, and need a boost in my learning curve.
Thanks,
Ron
www.tdoodles.com
Just to let you know my process:
Print transfer onto greenline (hot peel) paper with an Epson Stylus Photo R200
Heat press is an older model 16X20 (I believe company is TLC, which I can't find) bought used. It looks to be much like the Hix HF5000 Clam Shell press, and has a thermometer and timer built in.
Clamping the press down with teflon between the bottom and top plattens for 60 seconds to heat up the bottom/teflon and allow better flash for the ink on the inside of the shirt.
Prepressing shirts for about 3 seconds
Using a teflon sheet between the bottom platten and the t-shirt (side that I'm pressing)
Pressing shirt for 20 seconds at 400 degrees (per paper instructios).
Peel immediately.
If anybody thinks I should switch paper, or change my process, please let me know. I'm brand new to all this, and need a boost in my learning curve.
Thanks,
Ron
www.tdoodles.com