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Printing Tips
When transferring images with halftones, it’s possible that some of the adhesive from your 2 step paper will not
transfer over to the toner during the first step. If you see this happen with your image, just reprint the image with a
white overprint using the ProRIP to thicken up the density and give the adhesive something to stick to. Halftone
colors use much less toner. Printing the white over the image will fill in the halftones of color, with density below
70%. Using white overprint is necessary, even when transferring to white colored textiles.
There are many variables that could produce different results. Specific steps may need to be altered based on:
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Type and brand of Heat Press: The temperature and duration varies slightly based on the heat press being
used. All instructions are based on using a Hotronix Fusion press. Clam shell and other types of swing away
presses may also yield different results.
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Type of image: Photos or full color graphics may require a longer press time than vector images or text.
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Type of garment or substrate: Cotton, Polyester, and Spandex material all respond differently to heat, as do
hard surfaces like acrylic or wood. All textile instructions are based on cotton garments.
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Toner Coverage: Halftones in image may cause undesired results. Toner coverage should not be less than
70%, otherwise there will be issues with transferring the adhesive to the transfer sheet. Halftones can be
corrected by printing white on top of color using the IColor ProRIP Software to apply a white layer in one
pass. This will help with toner coverage and proper adherence to the garment.
Consult the IColor knowledge base for specific instructions on a variety of transfer paper offered at:
http://www.icolorprint.com/support
(Or scan this QR Code)
Technical Support Email: Log a ticket at
https://www.icolorprint.com/get-support
Technical Support Phone: 631-590-1040, Option 2
SAVE THE BOX AND PACKAGING! Needed if the machine needs to be sent back for service.
