Diluting The Pre-Treatment Liquid - Epson SC-F2200 Series User Manual

SC-F2200 Series User's Guide
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After pouring one liter, close the lever to stop
the liquid from flowing, and then replace the
spout cap.
If you want to filter more pre-treatment liquid,
replace the filter with a new one, and then
repeat the procedure from step 2.
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You can now transfer the pre-treatment liquid
in the bottle to the intended container for use.
H
Store the cardboard pre-treatment liquid
container with the spout facing up as shown
in the illustration.
Cleaning and disposal
Rinse the used funnel and bottle with water, and then
wipe it dry with a soft, dry cloth.
When rinsing with tap water, make sure you rinse
with pure water at the end. If they are not rinsed with
pure water, components of the tap water can cause
coagulation.
Always dispose of used filters, do not re-use them.
Basic Printing
Disposal of used consumables
"Disposal" on page 97
Diluting the pre-treatment
liquid
Apply the diluted or undiluted pre-treatment liquid to
the T-shirt. Whether or not the liquid is diluted and
the dilution ratio depend on the pre-treatment liquid,
the ink used, and the device for fixing ink; so be sure
to follow the information in the next section. When
diluting, be sure to use distilled or purified water.
Cotton pre-treatment liquid
Be sure to dilute the cotton pre-treatment liquid
before use. As the dilution ratio differs according to
the type of device for fixing ink, use the following
information to determine the dilution ratio.
When fixing ink with a heat press
Dilute by a factor of two. (Pre-treatment liquid: Pure
water = 1:1)
When fixing ink with an oven
Dilute by a factor of three. (Pre-treatment liquid: Pure
water = 1:2)
Adjusting for the appropriate dilution ratio
The following issues may occur if the dilution ratio is
not appropriate.
❏ If the pre-treatment liquid is not diluted or the
dilution ratio is too low (pre-treatment liquid is
too strong)
❏ Traces of pre-treatment liquid are noticeable
in the prints.
❏ The printed surface cracks after washing.
(Washing fastness deteriorates)
❏ If the dilution ratio is too high (pre-treatment
liquid is too weak)
❏ Ink does not stay on the fabric, causing
uneven coloring.
❏ Standing fibers cannot be adequately
flattened resulting in uneven print results.
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