Polyprint S.A.
Polyprint S.A
– Texjet plus operation manual English V1.9
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Fixation of the Textile
The good wash ability of the garment depends of the proper fixation, also of the quality of the
garments and the proper function of the equipments. Naturally, the desired end result is that the
inks react correctly with the pre-treatment to produce a superb print. Ask your supplier if your
shirts have any silicones or softeners on it. These chemicals may reduce the wash ability,
because the ink cannot react correctly with the fibers. Ask them to provide you with ready to
print shirts. We recommend performing tests before starting the production.
The pre-treated fabric must not touch the printer head, as the ink and
pre-treatment will react upon the head surface, potentially blocking nozzles. In your daily
operation of your printer, observe the correct procedures for the loading of material onto
your printer
.
Ink fixation for dark textiles: Time / Temperature
The dark printed fabric should get heated or heat pressed (with pressure), for at least 2,5min at
180ºC or 3,5min at 150 ºC, with heat resistant paper (we recommend TexJet Plus Sheets) over
the fabric.
Ink fixation for white and pastel colored textiles: Time / Temperature
The white and pastel colored fabric should get heated or head pressed (with pressure) for at least
2,5min at 180ºC or 3,5min at 150 ºC.
Some garments may burn or turn yellow under high temperatures like 180ºC. In
such cases take advice on the following temperature and time diagram.
