Epson SureColor F2100 Series, User Manual

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Parent topic: Pre-treating a T-shirt
Fixing the Pre-treatment Solution (Heat Press)
If you are using a heat tunnel to fix the ink, you must use a heat press before printing to remove creases
from the T-shirt and to fix the pre-treatment solution. Always place a heat-resistant release sheet, such
as parchment (silicone) paper, between the T-shirt and the heat press.
Note: Do not wet the T-shirt or leave it in a humid location for a long time after fixing the pre-treatment
solution, or White ink may absorb into the wet sections and cause poor print quality. If the T-shirt is left
for an extended period of time in a humid location, press it for 10 to 25 seconds with parchment (silicone)
paper just before printing.
The fixing conditions vary depending on the amount of pre-treatment solution used. The following
guidelines are approximate.
Note: If the pre-treatment solution is not completely dry after the suggested amount of time, extend the
duration while carefully checking if the pre-treatment solution is dry. Make sure the T-shirt is completely
dry before loading it for printing; otherwise, the print quality may decline.
Application area size Temperature Time Pressure
Letter/A4 and smaller 338 °F (170 °C) 45 seconds 6 Psi (4.2 N/cm
2
)
Larger than letter/A4 45–90 seconds
Note: Optimum conditions may vary depending on the type of heat press used; make sure to test in
advance to determine the correct conditions for your heat press.
Parent topic: Pre-treating a T-shirt
Creating Your T-shirt Design
After creating the data, use the Garment Creator software to transmit it to the printer.
Visit your product's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) and
select your product to download the Garment Creator software and utilities.
Follow the guidelines in these sections when creating your T-shirt design.
Data Creation and Transmission Guidelines
Printable Area for Each Platen