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I have been reading threads but I have not found an answer to my question.
My prints keep cracking, I read posts a couple months ago explaining the temp and time for the heat press. I am using what I have read, it said 350 degrees for 60 seconds. But with my problem I feel that can't be right. I only followed that suggestion because the ink was bleeding.
I am using an inkjet printer, can someone please explain in detail exactly what I need to do to avoid bleeding and cracking prints? What temperature and for how long?
I am also using a heat gun for 60 seconds and then putting in the dryer. I probably am creating my own problem, but I am afraid of bleeding ink.
I am also considering in the near future purchasing an Epson, does anyone have any suggestions what I should buy for the best prints that isn't extremely expensive?:confused:
 

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Should follow the instructions for the paper you are using. Temp, time, and pressure as specified by the manufacturer.

Is your "cracking" just gaps revealed when the shirt is stretched? The general technique to prevent that is to give the shirt a little stretch after pressing and peeling the image. Then give it a short press with parchment paper covering the image. Then perhaps another little stretch. ^ That works well with JPSS, which is all I've ever tried.
 
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