User`s guide

7
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:
n thickness of surface
n how fast the surface absorbs heat
n coatings used on the material to create a receptive surface for sublimation inks
(ceramics, metals, etc.)
n accuracy of heat press (time, temperature, and pressure)
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.
SUBLIJET
SURFACE TIME TEMP PRESSURE REMARKS
POLYESTER/
MOUSEPADS
25 seconds 400
o
F 40 psi Best for permanency and washability
METAL (UW) 40 seconds 400
o
F 40 psi Use absorbent, remove plastic
METAL (NC) 40 seconds 375
o
F 40 psi Use absorbent, remove plastic
UNISUB 75 seconds 400
o
F 40 psi
FR PLASTIC 33 seconds 400
o
F 40 psi
DOUBLE-SIDED
FR
90 seconds 400
o
F 40 psi
SOFT L’INK 25 seconds 400
o
F 40 psi Press for 5 secs to eliminate moisture,
use Teflon sheet between sides of
shirt to prevent “blow through”
CERAMIC 210 seconds 400
o
F 40 psi Use green tile mat for ceramic tile
SUBLIJET XL
SURFACE TIME TEMP PRESSURE REMARKS
POLYESTER/
MOUSEPADS
45 seconds 400
o
F 40 psi Best for permanency and washability
METAL (Universal
Woods)
60 seconds 400
o
F 40 psi Use absorbent, remove plastic
METAL (Other) 60 seconds 375
o
F 40 psi Use absorbent, remove plastic
UNISUB 75-85
seconds
400
o
F 40 psi
FR PLASTIC 75-80
seconds
400
o
F 40 psi
SOFT L’INK 35 seconds 400
o
F 40 psi Press for 5 secs to eliminate moisture,
use Teflon sheet between sides of
shirt to prevent “blow through”
CERAMIC 150-210
seconds
350-
400
o
F
40 psi Time varies with press, use green tile
mat for ceramic tile