If you are using a heat press, a lot of the quality of the final product depends on the heat transfer paper you use. Make sure you pay attention to all the key factors that ensure a perfect print each and every time you use your heat transfer machine. Here’re some tips when using a heat press.
1.Use the Right Heat Transfer Paper Material
Heat transfer paper products are not created equal. There are many different companies who produce heat transfer paper, but they specialize in particular types of T-shirts. Now, if you are going to be producing a certain type of T-shirt, and it doesn’t fall within that range of specialization, failure shouldn’t surprise you. You shouldn’t be shocked when you don’t get the quality that you are looking for. It really boils down to using the right tool for the right job.
Unfortunately, too many T-shirt makers try to use the wrong tool for the wrong job. They pick the wrong transfer paper and they expect their T-shirt to come out the way they assumed it would. Well, this really is assuming too much.
If you have a specific type of T-shirt in mind, make sure that you use the right heat transfer machine, you go through the right process, and most importantly, you use the right heat transfer paper. Otherwise, regardless of how awesome the vinyl design of your T-shirt is, you’re not just going to get the look that you’re looking for. You will miss the mark. It really all boils down to that. It’s really important to make sure that you use the right paper.
2.Use the Right Paper the Right Way
Now, while 50% of the battle involves picking the right heat transfer paper, you’re not in the clear yet. It’s not that simple. There is the other matter of using the equipment the right way. Be aware of the sides of the transfer paper and don’t forget to mirror code your design before printing.
A lot of otherwise creative people come up with these amazing designs, but they forget that there’s actually a mirror mode printing. What happens is that they end up printing the design the wrong way. It’s like you printed a negative. You wouldn’t want to do that so make sure the printer settings are correct so you can print the design on the heat transfer paper the right way.
Next, you need to cut around the image carefully and you must choose a flat surface. If you’re using a heat transfer press machine, make sure it doesn’t have any dust or particles on it that may get in the way of proper heat transfer. Once the heat transfer paper is positioned correctly, make sure the iron is really hot. Don’t press down when the machine is just warming up. The resulting transfer is not going to look all that good. Chances are quite high that you will let go of the heat machine too quickly and the transfer won’t take place optimally.
It’s really important to pay attention to these small details. Today’s article is shared here. We FeiYue Digital Technology Co., Ltd mainly manages sublimation paper, inkjet printer, digital printing inks, calendering machines and accessories. If you are interested in our products, welcome to contact us at any time. We will provide you the best quality product and service. Thanks for your reading.
