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[graphicrocketah]

I own one... I was wondering how do I find the correct pressure.. I find it very difficult to do it. Finding the pressure is just with a knob. I think that's the problem that I've been having with my heat transfers.

[edproworld]

Many folks will tell you to put a dollar bill (or $10 if you have a lot of money) on each side of the base and adjust the pressure until you can't remove the bill. A firm, comfortable lockdown is what you want to achieve. You might want to take a look at this video to see what it looks like.
http://www.proworldinc.com/instructional-videos

[graphicrocketah]

Thank you!

[MonkeyMeMe]

What problem are you having with our heatpress? Maybe we can help

[graphicrocketah]

Well, the problem is that the heat transfers will not go onto the shirts. I know the temperature is right, so the only thing I can think of is the pressure. So, I would like to know how to find the correct pressure.

[COCHISE]

Put a shirt in the press the adjust the pressure until it just starts to be come reasonably difficult to shut it. That is a decent starting point.

You will have to share more information with us to get a quick resolution.

What shirt fiber, treated with anti stain or not, what printer, what ink, what paper, what dwell time, what temperature....... has there been success in the past, define "won't go onto the shirts".......we will be glad to help but we need more information.

ken

[American logoZ]

I have this style of press.  I wish I could give you a magic formula for finding a sweet spot, but I cannot.  I go by the way it feels.  Of course, zippers and seams and collars can mess with pressure pretty severely, but I haven't had any other pressure issues.

What garments & transfers are you using?  When you say that the transfers are not going onto the shirts - are they not adhering at all?  I'm asking because I would wonder about any sizing or other coating on the garment.

[graphicrocketah]

Well, to start off, I tried the Coastal Trial pack. There was JPSS and a couple of other brands, I followed the directions on the back of each brand. The shirts were from AC Moores, I cannot remember the brand name, I am sorry. Lol.
I was using a HP printer, the ink was basic.. but I did buy an Epson, which uses pigment ink.

[American logoZ]

I'd readily toss blame at the inks you were using. Which Epson did you buy?  Are you now using Epson OEM inks?  Epson has a few different types of ink, and there are a lot of aftermarket alternatives, so this information will be helpful.

It's also very possible that the shirts contributed to your problem.  I'm not familiar with that brand, so maybe someone on here can chime in.  I don't heat press anything onto customer supplied garments because I have no idea what finish is on the fabric.  I'm guilty of picking up a brand I'm familiar with from a box store from time to time - but I always grab an extra for testing.  Any kind of sizing or other stain protection can ruin your efforts.

[graphicrocketah]

I believe it's an Epson NX1400, I don't know off the top of my head, I also didn't print on transfers with it yet, I used the HP.
And the shirts were Gildan , I believe, something with a "G".

[American logoZ]

Be sure to use pigment inks (I've successfully used DuraBrite and Cobra).

If you are worried about pressure, either start at the point where the shirt is barely secured in the press, or start where the pressure is such that it takes a little effort to close the press.  Adjust the pressure by a couple of turns & try again until it works for you.  Then press several times so you memorize how it feels.  And while testing, cut a big transfer into several pieces to try all over a shirt.  No need to waste full transfers each time.

[edproworld]

Nobody has asked....what is the brand of heat press? By any chance it is a 'sublimation' press purchased on Ebay?

[charles95405]

Your problem is probably the HP as thier inks are not good for transfers ...great for photos not transfers.

Also the OEM ink in the 1400 is Claria, which is great for photos.not transfers. My suggestion s get some pigment ink carts for the 1400. I think Cobra or Ink Supply has them. Then you should be good to go

[deChez]

Although I don't use inkjet transfers anymore, I've tried many in the past...with an HP printer. The best results (bright print that really lasts/wears well even washing with bleach) with the HP printer were achieved using JPSS paper on a white shirt. Printer "ink flow" was set at 300dpi, temp was 425 degrees, pressure was firm.

It's really important that you pre-press those shirts to get all the moisture out. There is more moisture in shirts than appearances lead you to believe. I use a 10 second pre press.

Now, having said that, while an HP might be OK for whites with JPSS, that's about the only situation where the HP will serve you. I would take Charles' advice and go with an ink such as the Cobra...he's right, that will serve you much better in the long run.

[graphicrocketah]

Edproworld: It might be, I did get it off of Ebay..

[graphicrocketah]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Heat-Press-T-Shirt-Sublimation-Machine-15-x-15-/170690538023?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27bdf2ea27


It's exactly like that one.

[charles95405]

Are you using something like 330F and not 330C?. This is a Chinese press and their testing was in Celsius

[graphicrocketah]

I had the temperature set in Celsius. I thought it was Fahrenheit at first, but I figured out that there was no way that it could be.

[edproworld]

The problem with many of these 'sublimation' presses is that they do not provide enough pressure for transfers other than those that are made with sublimation ink.

[graphicrocketah]

What exactly are sublimation inks?