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Sawgrass Technologies, Inc
. ~ ArTainium
®
/ChromaBlast
®
DualJet™ Hybrid System 4880
ChromaBlast Printing and Heat Transfer Instructions
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
White or light colored fabrics in 100% cotton.
PRINTING
Print using the supplied
ChromaBlast 4880 Driver
program only. The
Print Side
of
ChromaBlast Media
is opposite the
ChromaBlast Logo
. For the
Epson 4880
place
Side
face
DOWN
in the printer tray.
ChromaBlast Logo
side
UP
.
Mirror Image:
Check this box in the
ChromaBlast Driver
to ensure the image prints
in reverse and that text appears correctly when image is transferred.
If your image is already reversed in your graphic program, leave this
box unchecked.
TRANSFERRING THE IMAGE USING A COMMERCIAL HEAT PRESS
1.
If desired, you may trim the non-printed area before transferring, leaving a
.25
inch
(
1/4”
)
margin
around the printed area.
2.
Place
garment on the heat press.
Pre-Press
for 3-5 seconds to remove
moisture.
Position
a
Teflon
®
sheet between garment layers to prevent
“Blow
Through”
. Next apply
ChromaBlast
paper with
reversed
image face down,
against the garment surface to be printed.
Position
carefully.
3.
Press
image according to the following
recommended
settings.
Pressure:
Heavy
If using a pneumatic press, set the pressure to
60 psi
.
Temperature:
375°F - 400°F (190°C - 205°C)
Time:
40 sec
If you press the garment at a temperature
higher than
375°F
, reduce the transfer time to
prevent scorching.
4.
Peel
the paper off
immediately
using an even motion.
5.
Stretch
the image area
lightly
and
evenly
, while the shirt is hot, both side to
side and top to bottom to reduce the hand.
RECOMMENDED HEAT PRESS SETTINGS
Pressure:
Heavy
. If using a pneumatic press, set the pressure to
60 psi
.
Temperature:
375°F - 400°F (190°C - 205°C)
Time:
40 seconds
. If you press the garment at a temperature higher than
375°F
, reduce the transfer time to prevent scorching.
In order for the
Media
to bond the
ChromaBlast Ink
to the cotton fibers it is
critical
that
the
pressure
and
time
relationship in the recommended settings above be
maintained
to achieve the best looking and longest lasting results possible.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Store
ChromaBlast Media
in a cool, dry area within the provided plastic storage bag. Do
not remove from carton until ready to use.