Fixing Conditions (Heat Press); Fixing Conditions (Heat Tunnel) - Epson SureColor F2000 Series User Manual

Fixing Conditions (Heat Press)

The conditions under which you must fix the ink with a heat press differ between White ink and color ink.
Make sure that you meet these conditions for fixing the ink.
Fixing color ink
If you are printing with only color ink, the size of the printed area does not matter.
Temperature
338 °F (170 °C)
Fixing White ink
If the ink is not completely dry after 45 seconds, extend the duration while carefully checking if the pre-
treatment solution is dry.
Printed area size
Letter/A4 and smaller
Larger than letter/A4
Note: Optimum conditions vary depending on the type of heat press. Be sure to test the result in
advance in order to find the right pressure.
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Fixing Conditions (Heat Tunnel)

Optimum conditions vary depending on the heat tunnel. Test and check the results in advance to
determine the correct temperature and duration.
Note: The temperature in the tables here refer to the temperature of the fixing surface of the T-shirt, not
the internal temperature of the heat tunnel. If the surface of the T-shirt exceeds 356 °F (180 °C), the T-
shirt and the print surface may change color.
Fixing color ink
Type of heat tunnel
Batch
Conveyer
Time
45 seconds
Temperature
338 °F (170 °C)
Fixing the Ink
Temperature
320 °F (160 °C)
Pressure
6 Psi
Time
45 seconds
45 to 90 seconds
Time
3.5 to 5 minutes
3.5 to 4.5 minutes
55
Pressure
6 Psi