Epson SureColor F2100 Users Guide - Page 34

Parent topic: Pre-treating a T-shirt Fixing the Pre-treatment Solution (Heat Press) If you are using a heat tunnel to fix the ink, you must use a heat press before printing to remove creases from the T-shirt and to fix the pre-treatment solution. Always place a heat-resistant release sheet, such as parchment (silicone) paper, between the T-shirt and the heat press. Note: Do not wet the T-shirt or leave it in a humid location for a long time after fixing the pre-treatment solution, or White ink may absorb into the wet sections and cause poor print quality. If the T-shirt is left for an extended period of time in a humid location, press it for 10 to 25 seconds with parchment (silicone) paper just before printing. The fixing conditions vary depending on the amount of pre-treatment solution used. The following guidelines are approximate. Note: If the pre-treatment solution is not completely dry after the suggested amount of time, extend the duration while carefully checking if the pre-treatment solution is dry. Make sure the T-shirt is completely dry before loading it for printing; otherwise, the print quality may decline. Application area size Letter/A4 and smaller Larger than letter/A4 Temperature 338 °F (170 °C) Time 45 seconds 45-90 seconds Pressure 6 Psi (4.2 N/cm2) Note: Optimum conditions may vary depending on the type of heat press used; make sure to test in advance to determine the correct conditions for your heat press. Parent topic: Pre-treating a T-shirt Creating Your T-shirt Design After creating the data, use the Garment Creator software to transmit it to the printer. Visit your product's support website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) and select your product to download the Garment Creator software and utilities. Follow the guidelines in these sections when creating your T-shirt design. Data Creation and Transmission Guidelines Printable Area for Each Platen 34