Epson F2000 Users Guide - Page 25

Remove the T-shirt from the printer. 8. Post-treating the T-shirt Fix the ink to the T-shirt. Parent topic: Basic Printing Related references Required Equipment Related tasks Starting a Print Job Preparing Your Printer Removing a Printed T-shirt Pre-treating a T-shirt with a Roller Pre-treating a T-shirt with a Sprayer Related topics Loading the T-shirt Creating Your T-shirt Design Post-treating a T-shirt Required Equipment To print on a T-shirt using this printer, you need the equipment listed here, depending your print project. Heat press (commercially available) A heat press is required before you can print on a T-shirt. A heat press is used to remove creases from T-shirts, and to fix the pre-treatment solution and ink. Your heat press needs to be larger than your platen and able to sustain a temperature of 338 °F (170 °C) or more for 90 seconds. Check the accuracy of your heat press temperature with a probe; temperatures exceeding 356 °F may result in dull colors. For best results, use a heat press with a foam sheet or mat to allow the steam to escape. Heat tunnel (commercially available) A heat tunnel is used to fix the ink after printing. A heat tunnel is not necessary if you have a heat press. Heat-resistant release sheet (commercially available) A heat-resistant release sheet is placed over the T-shirt to prevent any pre-treatment solution or ink from sticking to the heat press. You can use silicon paper, fluoro-resin sheets, or other types of heatresistant material. Silicon sheets tend to produce a matte effect and fluoro-resin sheets tend to produce a glossy effect. 25