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Aug. 2017
1. PRINTING
• Print your design in
Mirror Image Mode
on the
Coated Side
of the
A-Foil.
• Make all sides of the A-Foil
1 cm smaller by trimming
around the image.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure that the
image drum &
fixing unit are not worn out!
This prevents even
toner coverage on the A-Foil.
WORN DRUM CLEAN DRUM
2. PREPARATION OF THE HEAT PRESS
• Pre-he
at your Heat Press until the Lower Plate is
HOT!
3. TRANSFER (B-PAPER TO A-FOIL)
1. Place 1-2 sheets of Regular Copy Paper on the lower
plate to protect your silicone pad.
2. Place the trimmed
A-Foil
in the middle of the lower
plate (Printed side
facing up
).
3. Place the
B-Paper
LowTemp on top of the A-Foil
(coated side
facing down
).
4. Cover
all
with 1-2 sheets of Regular Copy Paper.
NOTE: It is essential that the B-Paper LowTemp
is slightly larger than the A-Foil to avoid
mistakes.
5. Press the A-Foil & B-Paper together
(see TABLE 1):
TEMP:
130 - 145°C (266 - 293°F)
TIME:
A4: 90 Seconds or A3: 120 Seconds
PRESSURE: 2-3 bar (30-40 PSI) Medium Pressure
6. After opening the press, Rub the B-Paper with a cloth
for 5-10 seconds. Next, separate the B-Paper LowTemp
from the A-Foil
without lifting them up
from the
lower plate. Work in a
slow, low & fluid motion (do
not stop)
.
4. APPLICATION on the GARMENT
• Place the garment on the lower plate of the heat press.
• Place
the transfer
on the garment and tape the
corners of the A-Foil with
Heat Resistant Tape
.
• Cover it with a sheet of
Matt Finish Economy.
• Press using the parameters
shown in
TABLE 2
.
• Remove the A-Foil after it is
completely cold
.
5. FINISHING
• For
Extraordinary Good
Washability
with a Matt or
Glossy finish, it is absolutely
IMPORTANT
that you repress
with a sheet of
Matt Finish Economy
or
Glossy
Finishing Paper
(See
TABLE 3
).
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ABC
123
TABLE 3:
MATT FIN FIXING
ALL COLORS
30 sec.
same temperature like transfer
TABLE 1:
B-PAPER TO A-FOIL
WHITE
145°C
293°F
A4: 90 sec.
A3: 120 sec.
2 - 3 Bar
30 - 40 PSI
STANDARD,
METALLIC
& NEON
130 - 135°C
266 - 275°F
A4: 90 sec.
A3: 120 sec.
2 - 3 Bar
30 - 40 PSI
°C °F
TABLE 2:
TEXTILES & OTHER SUBSTRATES
COTTON
135
-
155°C
275
-
310°F
30 sec.
3
-
4 Bar
40
-
60 PSI
POLYESTER
135°C
275°F
30 sec.
3 Bar
40 PSI
POLYPROPYLEN
100°C
212°F
20 sec.
2 Bar
30 PSI
BLEND FABRIC
130
-
160°C
266
-
320°F
30 sec.
3
-
4 Bar
40
-
60 PSI
PAPER/CARTON
100°C
212°F
15 sec.
1
-
2 Bar
20
-
30 PSI
BOOK COVERS
110°C
230°F
15 sec.
1
-
2 Bar
20
-
30 PSI
°C °F
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123
ABC
123
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ABC
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2
ABC
123
4
ABC
123
3
IMPORTANT:
Different printer manufacturers use different
types of toner. The settings above are only reference values!
Finding out the optimal temperature and time requires trial
and error.
TOO COLD:
INCREASE TEMPERATURE
TOO HOT:
DECREASE TEMPERATURE
A-FOIL
A-FOIL
B-PAPER
EXAMPLE ERROR FROM A TO B
