Comprehensive Guide for Heat Transfer Press Techniques

Heating Platen Size

Regarding the output size, please make sure the chosen heating platen size is larger than the graphics substrates, it’s recommended to leave about 1” or 2.5cm distance from substrate’s edge to heating platen edge.

• US Letter: 216 x 279mm/ 8.5 x 11”
• A4: 210 x 297mm/ 8.3 x 11.7”
• A2: 420 x 594mm/ 16.5 x 23.4”
• Tabloid: 279 x 432mm/ 17” x 11”
• A3: 297 x 420mm/ 11.7” x 16.5”

Four Secrets for Heat Transfer Results

• Accurate & Even Heat Distribution
• Accurate Timing Display Reference
• Even Distribution & Sufficient Pressure
• Correct Application for Cold or Hot Peel

Preheat Silicon Mat & Remove Wrinkles

To make consistent heat transfer process, for first time heat pressing, it’s well recommended to preheat the silicon for 30-60 seconds to ensure more even temperature distribution. When you move forward to sublimate or heat transfer graphics onto your substrates, especially the fabric products, it’s better to preheat the fabric products to remove the wrinkles before you put the graphics design on and heat press it.

Teflon Sheet Makes Difference

Teflon sheet is a kind of non-stick sheet that helps your substrates, especially when you are applying for dark Ink-jet heat transfer paper. Otherwise the graphics could be stacked on the heating platen easily. Please keep calm if this case happens, and do not use sharp tools to scratch the graphics as the Teflon coating on the heating platen will be scratched. Just wait till the heating platen cools down completely and try to peel the paper from the edge.