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Printing & Transferring Instructions for INKJET printers

1102 Inkjet Light Transfer Paper  
1. Printing and preparing Image
- The unprinted (vs. side with back print) surface is the imaging side of the paper.
- Mirror Image before printing design on the heat transfer paper.
- Check printer settings; single-sheet feeding is recommended.
2. Cut Out Design
- As with any transfer it is recommended to trim the design before transferring.
- For best results use an image with rounded edges to avoid corner liftoff after washing.
3. Preparing for Transfer (Heat Press Application Recommended)
- Prepare heat press at 175-190 ° C.
- Press fabric first if necessary to ensure flatness, then let cool.
- Place transfer paper with design facing down in desired position on fabric.
- Using above recommended temperature, apply firm pressure for 15-20 seconds.
- HOT peel. Peel the transfer immediately after pressing (Caution transfer will be hot)
Transferring Image using Hand Iron
- Iron on a hard surface, NOT an ironing board. Place a pillowcase or t-shirt between your hard surface and your garment to allow the heat to penetrate the transfer.
- Adjust iron at highest temperature setting Do Not Steam.
- Step press, with firm pressure, slowly along each side of the image. Hold each press for 45 seconds, ensure all edges and corners are firmly pressed. Continue to step press over the entire image, again each step press should be held for 45 seconds until entire image has been presses and all areas have been pressed for 45 seconds each.
Total ironing time should be 5 to 6 minutes for A4 size image.
4. Peel & Wear
- HOT peel. Peel the transfer immediately after pressing (Caution transfer will be hot)

Information and Tips for Best Results
- Use Cotton or poly/cotton fabrics
- Do NOT apply to dark fabrics (use InkJet Opaque)
- Do NOT image this paper in any laser printer or colour laser copier or HP desk jet 1200C or 1600C printer
- FOR USE IN INK JET ONLY
- Set Printer to:
i. T-Shirt Transfer reverse image
ii. Normal image quality. Do NOT over saturate with ink
- Trim the image
- Use in a well-ventilated area.
- Leave finished item for at least 24 hours before washing.
- Fabrics may then be machine washed separately (inside out, DO NOT USE BLEACH or bleach additive detergent) in cold water.
- Do NOT use fabric softener
- Dry at normal setting; do not dry clean.
- Keep product in closed package between uses; store in a cool, dry place.

 

1103 Inkjet Opaque Transfer Paper for Dark Coloured Fabrics 

Printing and Preparing Image

·  The unprinted (vs. side with line) surface is the imaging side of the paper.

·  Print design on the paper with correct orientation (not as mirror image).

·  Check printer settings; single-sheet feeding is recommended.

Cut Out Design

·  Do not leave a margin around edge of transfer.

·  Use an image with rounded edges to avoid corner liftoff after washing.

Peel Off Grid Backing Paper

·  This is done by slightly tearing backing paper on edge of paper and gently peeling it away.

Preparing for Transfer (Heat Press Application Recommended)

·  Prepare heat press at 175c (350f).

·  Place transfer paper ( don’t forget to remove the backing paper), with design facing upwards in desired position on fabric.

·  Cover image with silicon paper (which can be used a couple times) or a TEFLON sheet.

·  Using above recommended temperature, apply firm pressure for 10-15 seconds.

Transferring Image using Hand Iron

·  Iron on a hard surface, NOT an ironing board. Place a pillowcase or t-shirt between your hard surface and your garment to allow the heat to penetrate the transfer.

·  Cover imaged transfer film with silicon paper. (This is to protect the imaged transfer film).

·  Adjust iron at highest temperature setting ? Do not Steam.

·  Step press, with firm pressure, slowly along each side of the image. Hold each press for 45 seconds, ensure all edges and corners are firmly pressed. Continue to step press over the entire image, again each step press should be held for 45 seconds until entire image has been pressed and all areas have been pressed for 45 seconds each.
Total ironing time should be 5 to 6 minutes for A4 size image.

Peel & Wear

·  Allow fabric to cool completely, then smoothly and evenly peel away overlay paper.

Other Information

·  Use in a well-ventilated area.

·  Make sure to select proper media setting from print menu; check your printer manual for additional printing instructions.

·  Not recommended for HP DeskJet 1200C or 1600C models because they apply heat.

·  Leave finished item for at least 24 hours before washing.

·  Fabrics may then be machine washed separately (inside out, with other darks) in cold water.

·  Dry at normal setting; do not dry clean.

·  Keep product in closed package between uses; store in a cool, dry place.

GLO-Jo Heat Transfer paper

How to use:

1 Select your image or artwork. Keep in mind, anything in your image that is white or light in color will glow more dramatically, so the more white you have the better.

2 Heat your heat press to 175°c

3 When printing your image, do NOT flip it!

4 Print your image using any inkjet printer.

5 Clip excess from around the image with either a plotter/cutter or scissors.

6 Peel backing from the transfer and place face up on top of shirt on the heat press.

7 Place a silicone or teflon sheet on top of the image.

8 Press for 10-15 seconds with medium pressure

9 Remove from the heat press and allow to cool.

10 Lastly, Enjoy!