Use and Care Manual

5
Settings for Common Materials
Operational time and temperature will vary for different materials. For best results, read the
following table and try a small sample to get the right time and temperature before printing in
large quantities.
Material
Usual
Time
Usual
Temperature
Notes
Cap/Hat 40 Sec.
330–350°F
(180–190°C)
• Use heat transfer paper with the image printed
in reverse format.
• Try to keep the front of the cap/hat as taut as
possible.
• Print with medium pressure.
Cotton
Clothing
30 Sec.
320–360°F
(160–180°C)
• Use AW light heat transfer paper with the
image printed in reverse format.
• Ensure that clothing parts which are not
heat-resistant (such as plastic buttons) do
not touch the heated platen.
• Print with high pressure.
• Peel off the transfer paper quickly after
printing to prevent it from cooling and sticking
to your image.
Linen Fabric
• Use heat transfer paper with the image in
reverse format.
• Ensure that clothing parts which are not
heat-resistant (such as plastic buttons) do
not touch the heated platen.
• Print with high pressure.
Chemical
Fiber Fabric
20 Sec.
300–320°F
(150–160°C)
• Use heat transfer paper with the image in
reverse format.
• Ensure that clothing parts which are not
heat-resistant (such as plastic buttons) do
not touch the heated platen.
• Print with medium pressure.
Pillows
50 Sec.
340°F
(190°C)
• Use heat transfer paper with the image in
reverse format.
• Ensure that clothing parts which are not
heat-resistant (such as plastic buttons) do
not touch the heated platen.
• Print with high pressure.
Typical White
Non-Cotton
Fabric