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Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.
Heat Transfer Instructions
Because you can print on a variety of surfaces, you need to take all variables of the
surface into account when selecting time, temperature and pressure. Some of the
variables are:
thickness of surface,
n
how fast the surface absorbs heat,
n
coatings used on the material to create a receptive surface for sublimation inks
n
(ceramics, metals, etc.),
accuracy of heat press (time, temperature, and pressure).
n
The time, temperature and pressure listed below are only guidelines. Check with your
supplier for specific heat transfer instructions.
Due to the differences in heat presses and the various materials you will be printing on, it
is not possible to give absolute figures. You should experiment to find your own
preferred settings.
SURFACE
POLYESTER/
MOUSEPADS
METAL
(Universal
Woods)
METAL (Other)
White, Silver,
Gold
UNISUB
FR PLASTIC
SOFT L'INK
CERAMIC
16
SubliJet IQ
TRANSFER
TRANSFER
TIME
TIME
SUBLIJET
SUBLIJET
IQ
25 seconds
45 seconds
40 seconds
60 seconds
40 seconds
60 seconds
75 seconds
75-85
seconds
33 seconds
75-80
seconds
25 seconds
35 seconds
150-210
150-210
seconds
seconds
®
Getting Started Guide for the EPSON Stylus Photo 1280
TEMP
PRESSURE
o
400
F
40 psi
o
400
F
40 psi
o
375
F
40 psi
o
- 400
F
o
400
F
40 psi
o
400
F
40 psi
o
400
F
40 psi
350-
40 psi
o
400
F
REMARKS
Use absorbent, remove
plastic
Time varies with metal
manufacturer (Contact your
reseller for correct time and
temperature)
Place absorbent sheet on
bottom plate of heat press.
Then place transfer paper
face up on top of the
absorbent. Next place
substrate face down on top
of the transfer paper.
Remove paper from
substrate immediately after
transferring for best results.
Remove Plastic
Remove Plastic
Press for 5 secs to eliminate
moisture, use Teflon sheet
between sides of shirt to
prevent "blow through"
Time varies with press, use
green tile mat for ceramic
tile
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