Application Instructions
Please Note:
- Do not use a home iron! You need a commercial heat press. Click here for details.
- These instructions might vary depending on the transfer machine being used for the application. Variances in time, pressure, and/or pressure might be necessary. Proper temperature testing of the heating element is strongly recommended.
Cold Peel Transfers
- Set temperature at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Set pressure at medium.
- Print for 12 seconds.
- Rub surface with eraser or cloth.
- Allow to cool completely/peel cold.
- Pull transfer paper from side to side or top to bottom in an even sweeping motion.
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ColorTrans
- Pre-press garment; 5-7 seconds.
- Set temperature at 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Set pressure to 70 lbs.
- Print for 4-8 seconds.
- Peel immediately while hot, in one continuous, smooth, rapid motion.
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Die Cut Lettering
Note: These instructions are for applying die-cut flock lettering only and do not apply to vinyl or other types of die-cut lettering styles.
- Place lettering on garment with material side up and adhesive side down.
- Space lettering according to your preferences.
- Set machine to 385 degrees Fahrenheit and press lettering for 12 seconds.
- Your lettering should now be adhered to your garment.
- You do not need to peel any materials once pressed.
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EasyTrans Hot Peel Transfers
- Pre-press garment; 5-7 seconds.
- Set temperature at 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Set pressure at medium-heavy.
- Print 4-8 seconds.
- Peel immediately while hot, in one continuous, smooth, rapid motion.
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Embroidered Appliques
- With Heat Press Machine – 350 degrees for 20 seconds or 375 degrees for 15 seconds with medium pressure.
- Use of a protective cloth is recommended.
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Foil Roll Transfers
- First, either apply the above mentioned plastisol heat transfers or direct prints to the garment.
- Cut the Textile Foil to the desired shape and place it, color side up, over the area chosen to be "foiled". (If Textile Foil is not placed over the entire design, cover the exposed plastisol ink areas with release paper to shield them from the hot platen).
- Heat press temperature should be 280-375F. Pressure: 35 psi to 60 psi. Dwell time: 4-10 seconds over a transfer; 10-15 seconds if applying over a direct print.
- Stripping: Foil may be pulled within seconds after pressing the foil and garment with the heat press. Pull time will vary depending on material, heat and adhesive used.
- For best results the color of ink used for the heat transfer or direct print to be "foiled" should either be black or a complimentary color of the foil. This will help mask any chipping or tarnishing of the foil with repeated washings.
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Foil Transfers
- Pre press garment for 7 seconds before applying transfer.
- Set pressure at high.
- Set temperature at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Foil designs come with a silicone paper to go over the foil before printing.
- Place design with shiny side facing you and cover with silicone paper.
- Print 13 seconds.
- Rub surface with eraser or cloth.
- Allow to cool completely and remove cover sheet.
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Glitter Metallic or Glitter Puff Transfers
- Pre-heat garment for 5-10 seconds.
- Set pressure at medium to high.
- Set temperature at 385 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Print 8-10 seconds.
- Peel immediately while hot.
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High Definition Transfers
- Set temperature at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Set pressure at medium to heavy.
- Print 8 to 10 seconds.
- Peel immediately while hot, in one continuous, smooth, rapid motion.
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Hot Peel Transfers
- Set temperature at 390-400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Set pressure at medium.
- Print 10-12 seconds.
- Peel immediately while hot, in one continuous, smooth, rapid motion.
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Letter & Number Transfers
- Preheat bottom pad before applying by locking the top platen down for 60 seconds. This helps the ink to flow properly during the application.
- Peel desired letters and numbers off of release paper, by peeling from one corner.
- Position letters and numbers grainy side down facing garment and smooth side up facing you.
- Cover with cover sheet provided.
- Close machine and press at a temperature of 340 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 seconds or 365 degrees Fahrenheit for 4 seconds.
- Open machine and peel off cover sheet.
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Mesh Foil Transfers
- Pre-press garment; 5-7 seconds.
- Peel the white sheet and discard.
- Place sticky side down on the garment.
- Set pressure at moderate.
- Set temperature at 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Print 15-20 seconds.
- Let it cool for about 30 sec. and peel off the plastic very slowly.
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- Pre-press garment; 5-7 seconds.
- Peel the white sheet and discard.
- Place sticky side down on the garment.
- Set pressure at moderate.
- Set temperature at 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Print 15-20 seconds.
- Let it cool for about 30 sec. and peel off the plastic very slowly.
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Mug Transfers
- Turn on the power switch. Make sure handle is on the "open" position.
- Never close the handle of the press without a mug in it when the power switch is "on". This will cause early heater failure.
- Set timer. Approximate beginning setting is 1 to 2 minutes.
- Set temperature. Approximate beginning setting is 350 to 375 degrees Fahrenheit .
- Using one small piece of heat seal tape/lettering tape, tape transfer to mug on each side of the transfer.
- Wrap mug and transfer with Teflon coated fiberglass cloth.
- While exerting a slight rearward pressure on the handle of the mug, close the press handle. This will activate both the timer and the heater.
- When the buzzer sounds, open the press and remove the mug.
- Using the scrapper and "squeegee" out any air trapped under the transfer. Remove heat tape at this time as well. Use caution, as the mug will be hot. Hold the mug only by its handle.
- Repeat steps 6,7 and 8.
- Remove the transfer from the mug. Use caution, the mug is extremely hot.
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Hot Peel / Oversize Transfers
- Place garment sideways on platen with neck band just outside the left edge of the lower platen.
- Place transfer on the garment so that the image begins approximately 1" inside the left edge of the platen.
- Close machine and press for 390 degrees for 10 seconds.
- Open machine and immediately peel paper from left to right stopping approximately 2" before reaching the right edge of the platen. This leaves a strip where the paper remains adhered to the garment.
- Move the garment and the transfer to the left being careful to leave the paper adhered to the 2" strip. The garment should come to rest with the adhered portion of the design slightly inside the left edge of the bottom platen and the un-pressed portion of the design totally within the platen area.
- Repeat step #3.
- Open the machine and immediately peel all of the paper away from the garment.
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Puff Transfers
- Set temperature at 385 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place sweatshirt on top of bottom pad for added pressure.
- Set pressure at medium.
- Print 6 to 8 seconds.
- Peel immediately while hot.
- Pull transfer paper from side to side or top to bottom in one, even sweeping motion.
- DO NOT drag transfer paper across garment. Dragging transfer paper may cause balance of print to cool before remaining paper is removed. This will cause holes in the ink deposit on garment.
- DO NOT touch or rub before removing transfer paper. This will also produce holes in the ink deposit.
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Rhinestone & Rhinestud Transfers
- Set temperature at 327 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Set pressure at medium to heavy.
- Remove the white plastic backing from the transfer.
- Place the transfer face up on the fabric.
- Press for 13 seconds.
- Let cool for several minutes and peel off the plastic very slowly.
- Press again directly on the design for 5 seconds.
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Sequin Transfers
- Pre-press garment; 5-7 seconds.
- Peel the white sheet and discard.
- Place sticky side down on the garment.
- Set pressure at heavy.
- Set temperature at 340 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Print 8 seconds.
- Peel warm (about 3-4 seconds), in one continuous, smooth motion.
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Warm Peel Transfers
- Pre-press garment; 5-7 seconds.
- Set pressure at high.
- Set temperature at 385 deg. Fahrenheit.
- Print 8-10 seconds.
- Peel warm (about 3 seconds), in one continuous, smooth rapid motion.
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VibraTrans
- Pre-press garment; 5-7 seconds.
- Set temperature at 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Set pressure to 55-70 lbs.
- Print for 8-12 seconds.
- Peel immediately while hot, in one continuous, smooth, rapid motion.
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