Epson SureColor F2100 Series, User Manual

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T-shirts (commercially available)
For best results, use a T-shirt that is 100% cotton with thick and tightly-woven (ringspun) material.
Printing on materials with high polyester content will result in more subdued colors. Since the print
quality cannot always be guaranteed for some types of fabric, perform a test print first.
Pre-treatment solution (available from Epson)
Pre-treatment solution is necessary for printing White ink. If pre-treatment solution is not applied to
the T-shirt, White ink does not appear correctly or adhere to the T-shirt. Also, colors that are printed
on the White ink do not develop properly. For best results, use a paint roller or sprayer to apply pre-
treatment solution to the T-shirt.
Note: Using non-Epson pre-treatment solution may yield poor color, image quality, or washability.
Note: Pre-treatment solution must be diluted with distilled water at a minimum 1:1 ratio. The amount
of water added can vary depending on the material type and color of the garment.
Pre-treatment roller set (commercially available)
A paint roller can be used to apply the pre-treatment solution to the T-shirt. The tray is used to allow
the pre-treatment solution to soak into the roller. Choose a paint roller made of short polyester fiber
with excellent liquid absorption. When using a paint roller, make sure to apply the pre-treatment
solution evenly, or the white print quality may not be as bright or printed colors may appear distorted.
Use a different paint roller for each color.
Distilled water (commercially available)
Distilled or purified water is used to dilute the pre-treatment solution.
Pre-treatment machine (commercially available)
A pre-treatment machine is used to spray the pre-treatment solution onto the T-shirt. Using a pre-
treatment machine is quicker and easier than using a paint roller; however, more of the pre-treatment
solution may be used because of overspray.
Sticky tape or lint roller (commercially available)
Use sticky tape or a lint roller to remove lint from the print surface of the T-shirt. Take care not to pull
fibers up from the T-shirt.
Parent topic: Basic Printing
Related references
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts
Related topics
Pre-treating a T-shirt