Epson SC-F2000 Series User Manual page 28

SC-F2000 Series User's Guide
Pouring
A
Remove the cap from the tap, and then turn the
lever until the hole is facing down.
B
Tip the cardboard or the container and pour the
pre-treatment liquid into the target container.
C
When you have finished pouring liquid, reverse
the steps in step 1 to put the cap back on the tap.
D
Store the cardboard box with the tap side facing
up.
Diluting the pre-treatment liquid
Before applying the pre-treatment liquid to T-shirts,
make sure you dilute it with pure water such as distilled
water or purified water.
When fixating ink with a heat press
Printed
Area
A4 and 2 to 3* times (pre-treatment liquid : water =
smaller 1 : 1 to 2)
Larger than 2 to 4* times (pre-treatment liquid : water =
A4 1 : 1 to 3)
* Use pretreatment liquid that is diluted more than 2 times if
unevenness in color occurs after fixating the ink (such as
layering color ink over White ink) or when pre-treatment
liquid leaves a trace.
When fixating ink with an oven
Use a heat press to fixate the pre-treatment liquid.
Printed
Area
- 3 to 4* times (pre-treatment liquid : water =
1 : 2 to 3)
* Use pretreatment liquid that is diluted more than 3 times if
unevenness in color or discoloration occurs after fixating the
ink.
Basic Printing
Dilution Ratio
Dilution Ratio
If you do not dilute the pre-treatment liquid or make it
too strong, the liquid leaves noticeable traces or the
printed surface cracks after washing (the washing
fastness deteriorates). On the other hand, if the
pre-treatment liquid is too weak, White ink does not
stay on the fabric and the whiteness cannot be achieved
while traces from the pre-treatment liquid become less
noticeable.
Amount of pre-treatment liquid to
apply
Apply the diluted pre-treatment liquid to the T-shirt
with a roller or spray bottle. Depending on the dye in the
T-shirt, it may be decolorized by the pre-treatment
liquid. Try applying to a section that is not clearly visible
first.
When fixating ink with a heat press
Printed Amount to apply (pre-treatment liquid
Area
A4 and Apply 15 to 20 g per A4 area
smaller
Larger than Apply 15 g per A4 area
A4
When fixating ink with an oven
Use a heat press to fixate the pre-treatment liquid.
Printed Amount to apply (pre-treatment liquid
Area
- Apply 15 g per A4 area
Applying with a roller
To prevent T-shirt fibers on the roller from sticking to
other T-shirts, use a different roller for each color on the
T-shirt.
"Options and Consumable Products" on
U
page 87
A
Fill the tray with diluted pre-treatment liquid and
dip the roller in it.
B
Spread out the T-shirt on a flat surface.
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