Epson SureColor F2100 Users Guide - Page 32
Diluting the Pre-treatment Solution, Pre-treating a T-shirt with a Roller, Pre-treating a T-shirt
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Diluting the Pre-treatment Solution Before applying the pre-treatment solution to a T-shirt, make sure you dilute it correctly with distilled or purified water as described here. Caution: If you do not dilute the pre-treatment solution, it leaves noticeable traces on the T-shirt or the printed surface cracks after washing. If the pre-treatment solution is too weak, White ink does not adhere to the fabric and the desired print quality may be poor. When fixing ink with a heat press: Start with a 1:1 ratio of pre-treatment solution to water and test by increasing the water up to a ratio of 1:3. If the printing area is letter-size or smaller, start with a 1:2 ratio. If the printing area is larger than letter-size, start with a 1:3 ratio. When fixing ink with a heat tunnel: Start with a 1:2 ratio of pre-treatment solution to water and test by increasing the water up to a ratio of 1:3. Before applying pre-treatment solution to the entire T-shirt, test it on a non-visible area. Parent topic: Pre-treating a T-shirt Related references Fixing the Pre-treatment Solution (Heat Press) Pre-treating a T-shirt with a Roller To prevent colored T-shirt fibers on the roller from sticking to other T-shirts, use a different roller for each color. Note: Do not apply too much pre-treatment liquid; otherwise, the print quality may decline. 1. Fill the tray with diluted pre-treatment solution and dip the roller in it. 2. Spread out the T-shirt on a flat surface. 3. Squeeze the pre-treatment solution out of the roller by pressing it against the edge of the tray. 32
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