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Parent topic: Finishing a T-shirt
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Fixing the Ink
Fixing the Ink
After printing on a shirt, you must fix the ink using a heat press or a heat tunnel. If the ink is not
sufficiently fixed, colors may come out in the wash or when rubbed.
Note: If you have applied pre-treatment solution, we recommend washing the shirt before wearing it.
When using a heat-press, it is best to insert a heat-resistant sheet between the fabric and the heating
element. When using a heat press on shirts that have plastic buttons or zippers, place a heat-resistant
sheet over the buttons or zippers to prevent them from being damaged by direct exposure to the heat
press.
Fixing conditions differ between the heat press and the heat tunnel. Optimum conditions vary depending
on the type of heat press or heat tunnel used and the amount of ink, so use the values in these sections
only as a guide.
Fixing Conditions (Heat Press)
Fixing Conditions (Heat Tunnel)
Parent topic: Finishing a T-shirt
Fixing Conditions (Heat Press)
The conditions under which you must fix the ink with a heat press differ between White ink and color ink.
Make sure that you meet these conditions for fixing the ink.
Optimum conditions vary depending on the type of heat press. Test and check the results in advance to
determine the correct pressure.
Ink type Time Temperature Pressure
Color 45 seconds 338 °F (170 °C) 6 Psi (4.2 N/cm
2
)
White
Larger than A4 size with
White ink
Up to 90 seconds
Note: If the ink is not completely dry after 90 seconds, extend the duration while carefully checking if the
pre-treatment solution is dry.
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