Mastering Heat Press: Techniques, Tips & Common Mistakes

Heat Press Fundamentals Dave Conner

Heat Press Fundamentals Heat Printing Basics Time, Temperature, Pressure & Common Mistakes The Heat Press Heat Press Features, Different Models & Capabilities Heat Transfer Types and What To Use When Plastisol Transfers, Direct To Film, Sublimation, HTV, Hybrid, Effects & Applique Print Placements, Sizing & Positioning Placement Tools, fronts, backs, left chest print locations

Heat Printing Basics The Recipe For Success: Time, Temperature & Pressure

Heat Printing Success Proper Application Recipe Time Temperature Pressure Hot, Warm, or Cold Peel Application Instructions Smooth Flat Surface No Collars or Seams No Buttons / Obstructions Pre-Pressing Apparel Remove moisture from garment

Common Heat Printing Mistakes Bad Placement Improper Application Not All Heat Transfers are The Same Fabric Compatibility The Difference in Heat Transfers Heat Sensitive Garments Cost Calculations & Pricing Profitable Printing Starts with Accurate costs

The Mighty Heat Press Heat Press Features, Capabilities & Different Models

Why Heat Press? Any Product, Any Fabric On Demand Decoration Quick and Easy To Learn Space Saving Portable (On-Site Decoration) Low Maintenance Efficient Printing No Cleanup Durable Low Investment

Heat Press Types Clamshell Swing Away Draw

Heat Press Operation Manual Semi-Auto Automatic

Heat Press Features Threadability Interchangeable Platens Pressure Adjustments Over The Center Preferred Pressure Readouts Accurate Applications Dual-Stage Timers Pre Press or Two Step Applications Consistent Heat Frustration Free Printing Platen Covers

The Differences in Heat Transfers What To Use When: The Finishes & Effects You Can Achieve

Heat Transfers Plastisol (Screen Print) Direct To Film (DTF) Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) Sublimation Special Effects Puff, Glow, Glitter, Reflective Applique Twill, Simulated Stitiching Dimensional Emblems & Patches

Screen Printed Transfers Real Deal Plastisol Inks No Inks, Screens, Emulsion or Cleanup Durable Prints Spot Color Inks Quick Application Pantone Matching Opaque Prints Cotton, Poly or Blends

Direct To Film (DTF) Digital Printing Any Color / Any Quantity White Backer Cotton, Poly, Blends Spandex & Lycra Clear Carrier Low Temp Application

Heat Transfer Vinyl Vinyl or Polypropylene Substrate Cut with Machine Layerable Colors Perfect Personalization Opaque Special Effects Puff, Glow, Glitter, Dimensional, Reflective

Sublimation No Hand Feel Full Color Prints Requires Polyester Dominant Fabrics Requires Light Color Fabrics (No White Printing)

Applique Twill, Felt, Foam & Faux or Real Stitching With Just A Heat Press Embroidered Looks Cut Yourself or Order Custom Ready To Apply Premium Look & Feel

Dimensional Emblems & Patches Embroidered Print / Stitch Liquid Embroidery PVC Leather Faux Leather / Suede Woven

What To Use When Key Factors To Consider: Quantity Colors In Design Fabric Type Direct To Film Hybrid / Digital

Print Sizing And Placement Building value in your brand, reduce returns and re-prints

Placement & Sizing Why Sizing and Placement Is Important Building value in your apparel, reduce returns + reprints Print Sizing Recommended print sizes for youth / adults & placements Standard Print Placements Placement Tools, fronts, backs, left chest print locations Other Placements Sleeves & unique placements

Why Sizing/Placement Is Important Customer Trust Pro Quality Product Reduce Costly Reprints / Refunds Standard Setups for Efficient Production

Digital Mockups Helps Close Sales Customer Piece of Mind Covers You in Disputes Helps When on Press Can include Anchor Points 1.5-3 Down from bottom of collar Flat vs. Ghosted Bodies for Customer Flat for Press Specify Size of Design / Inks Printing (Digital Proofs are for sizing/placement not color) 11 w x 10.6 h 1 Color: White

Digital Mockups Bodies / Ghosted For Customers Shows how design looks when worn Flat For Press or Internal Use Shows how design looks on shirt

Digital Mockups Side Side Bodies / Ghosted For Customers Shows how design looks when worn Flat For Press or Internal Use Shows how design looks on shirt

Ca Standard Print Sizing Adult tandard Adult a imum Adult eart eft Chest tandard eart a imum eart Poc et 3 3 Adult e lee e tandard e ar e e tandard lee e a imum lee e td Adult oddler isor lee e outh outh ed outh mall oddler outh mall THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND: Limited by Your Platen Size Limited by Smallest Size Garment on Order Start with Basic Guidelines e

Print Placement Tools Rulers, Guides & Lasers T-SHIRT RULER/GUIDE Basic Measurements Crewneck Only Basic Alignment Center Left/Right Chest

Print Placement Tools Rulers, Guides & Lasers T-SQUARE SLIDING GUIDE Spot-on Measurements Aligns with any Garment Enhanced Center Line

Print Placement Tools Rulers, Guides & Lasers LASER ALIGNMENT SYSTEM Custom Setup for Any Placement Quick and Efficient Requires Loading T-Shirt Exact

Standard Print Locations: Front/Back THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND: Artwork Dimensions (Tall Art) Raglan Seams and Hoodie Pockets V-Necks and Scoop Necks 1.5-3 Down from Bottom Of Collar Down ood Placement

Print Locations: Left/Right Chest THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND: V-Neck / Scoop Necks Change Placement Avoid The Armpit The Right Size Makes A Difference Aligned To Shoulder / Collar Seam

Print Locations: Sleeves THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND: Limited by Platen Capabilities Anchor To Common Point: (Shoulder / Cuff Seam) eat Press ric Short + Long Sleeves

Unique Print Placements

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