DTG Digital DTG M2 - Problems with Curing; Washing

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Troubleshooting DTG M Series Maintenance Manual
6.3.4 Problems with Curing / Washing
TABLE 6-11 SYMPTOMS, CHECK ITEMS AND ACTIONS FOR PROBLEMS WITH CURING / WASHING
No.
Symptom
Check Item
Action
Reference
1
Prints lose too much
vibrancy after curing
1. Too high a polyester
content in fabric,
particularly with
white ink prints
Best results are achieved
with 100% cotton fabric
Garments requiring white
ink should have only a
low (<35%) polyester
content
CMYK only prints on high
polyester content fabric
will require a specialized
fabric coating / pre-
treatment
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2. Too much /
insufficient pressure
on the heat press
When curing the garment
in a heat press, the press
should be placed firmly
over the garment &
protective sheet
(parchment paper /
Teflon sheet)
4.6
"Post-
Printing"
p.86
3. Temperature on heat
press is too high
Check the accuracy of the
heat press temperature.
Follow the temperature
and curing guidelines
outlined in this manual
4.6
"Post-
Printing"
p.86
4. Dirty / damaged
protective sheet used
during curing
Teflon sheet should be
washed with soapy water
periodically.
Use a dedicated sheet for
pressing of pre-treated
garment and another for
curing of printed
garment.
Replace damaged
protective sheet.
Replace parchment
sheets regularly.