User manual

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Tips for Successful Sublimation

POLYESTER FABRIC

Maintain appropriate heat press times.

• Shortened pressing times will result in good surface color but the sublimation

  dyeswillnotcompletelypenetratethepolyesterbers.Thisleavesthedyes 

more susceptible to wash out.

• Longer pressing times will cause the dye molecules to penetrate deeper into

  theber,creatingawashedoutlook.Forguidelinesontransfertimes,seethe

Section entitled Heat Transfer Instructions, page 35.

Maintain appropriate heat press temperatures & pressure

• The correct temperature setting is vital for achieving desired results. Higher

  temperaturescandamagethepolyesterberstothepointthattheycannot 

properly “hold” the dyes. For guidelines on transfer temperatures, see the

Section entitled Heat Transfer Instructions, page 35.

• Too much pressure on the heat press may cause the dyes to penetrate too

deeply into the fabric causing a washed out look. For guidelines on transfer

pressure see the Section entitled Heat Transfer Instructions.

METAL

To obtain the best results when printing onto metal, place the transfer between the

metal and an absorbent cloth or fresh, non-textured paper towel. This will absorb

any dyes that pass back through the paper and any moisture released during the

transferprocess.Ifyouhaveproblemswithinconsistentlylledareas,thismay 

alleviate the problem.

CERAMIC TILES & MUGS

When transferring onto ceramic tiles and mugs, immediately peel the paper off of

the ceramic after removing it from the heat press. Once the paper has been removed,

cool the ceramic by submerging it in cool water, or run water over it from the faucet. If

paper residue remains on the surface of the ceramic, clean with citrus cleaner. If you

experienceasignicantpaper-stickingproblem,callyourSubliJetresellerforassistance.