Description
Quality fabric transfer paper for white and light fabrics. Suitable for most printers. For use with home iron or heat press.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS – WHITES AND LIGHTS
Items You Will Need
– white or light coloured cotton or cotton/polyester blends
– heat press or iron (do not use steam)
– hard, smooth, heat proof surface
Printing Your Image
– bring paper to room temperature before printing
– be sure to mirror or flip your image prior to printing (unless your chosen printer setting does so automatically)
– print your image on the plain side with no lines
– print image on transfer paper in your printer
recommended print settings:
HP – Media: Iron on T-Shirt Transfer, Print Mode: Normal or Best
Epson – Media: Plain Paper, Print Mode: Photo
Canon – Media: Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Print Mode: High
Lexmark – Media: Plain Paper, Print Mode: Best
– do not use in printers that have heating elements in them, such as the Hewlett-Packard 1200C
– for best results trim away any non printed areas of paper
Using a Heat Press
– preheat press to 190°c
– press the garment for 3-5 seconds to release moisture and and remove wrinkles
– place printed image face down on garment so the lined side faces up
– set at high pressure 60psi for best results
– press for 30 seconds
– wait 5 seconds then remove backing paper while still warm using a smooth even motion
Using a Hand Iron
– preheat your iron to the ‘linen’ or hottest setting without steam
– pre iron your garment to release moisture and smooth wrinkles
– place printed image face down on garment so the lined side faces up
– use firm steady pressure, hold iron with both hands and use your body weight for extra pressure
– iron on each area of the sheet for 20 seconds making sure to lift the iron completely when moving to a new position, overlapping the last section a little
– continue until you have completely ironed the entire sheet, making sure to cover all edges and corners
– wait 5 seconds then remove backing paper while still warm using a smooth even motion
Washing Instructions
– turn the garment inside out
– wash in cold water
– use a mild detergent for best results
– do not use bleach or bleach alternative detergents
– remove the garment promptly from the washer as the colour may bleed if left
– dry on low temperature
– do not iron transferred area
Paper Storage
– store unused transfer papers in a resealable poly bag in a flat, cool, dry area
