Secure the sublimation paper to imprintable substrate with the printed side against the substrate.
3.
Place item in heat press, see chart below for print times and pressure settings.
4.
After pressing immediately remove the transfer paper from substrate and allow to cool.
Substrate
Time (seconds)
Temp 0F
Pressure
Comments
Polyester Fabric
50
400
Med - High
Pre-pressing the t-shirt for 2 - 5seconds will remove excess moisture
and help for a better image transfer.
Soft L'ink T-shirts
45
400
Med - High
Pre-pressing the t-shirt for 2 - 5seconds will remove excess moisture
and help for a better image transfer.
Mousepads
45
400
Med - High
Pressing mousepads beyond the recommended press time may damage the mousepad.
Unisub - Plastic
60
400
Med - High
Some plastic items may have a protective plastic film covering. This must
be removed before printing!
Unisub - Hardwood
60
400
Med - High
Some hardwood items may have a protective plastic film covering. This
must be removed before printing!
Ceramic Tiles
440
400
Low - Med
Print face down using rubber matt as the base.
Ceramic Mugs (mug press)
200-300
380
Med - High
When print time has expired, remove the transfer paper and dip into room
temperature water to cool.
Ceramic Mugs (mug wrap)
900 (15min)
380-400
Firm
When print time has expired, remove the transfer paper and dip into room
temperature water to cool.
Glass
180
380
Med - High
Do not place in cold water after printing this could result in cracking.
Metal
50-60
400
Med - High
Colors will be crisper is a sheet of paper towel is placed between the
transfer paper and the heat platen. If you use a rubber mat to distribute
heat more evenly then place the paper towel between the transfer paper and
the rubber mat.
Stainless Steel Mug
180
380
Low - Med
Be careful not to add too much pressure! The Stainless Steel Mugs might
crush from too much pressure.
Shoulder Bags
80
375
Med - High
Press the flap by itself first before you press the image. In other words, you want to *iron* out the wrinkles first so you have a smooth surface to work with.
