Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, the TheMagicTouch transferpapers are designed to elevate your projects. This guide will walk you through the basics of using our transfer paper and help you choose the right product for your needs.

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• What is transfer paper
• Why choose transfer paper
• What types of transfer paper
• When do you choose transfer paper
• Is it the right fit
• What do you need
• A suitable transfer/heat press
• A color printer with laser or LED technology
• TheMagicTouch software
• TheMagicTouch transfer paper
• The full product portfolio
• Application tools
• Blank products
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What is transfer paper

TheMagicTouch transfer paper is print media that transfers your design onto a product. When you combine these words, transfer and paper you get transfer paper. TheMagicTouch transfer paper has a special coating that holds the toner and allows you to print single color designs and full color designs on the transfer paper and use this print to make unique prints on many products and substrates. TheMagicTouch transfer paper is available in several types, numbers, and variations.

The advantage of transfer paper is that you can use it on many products because in many cases the surface and/or composition does not play a role! There are single step papers and two step papers and you can transfer them face up or face down.

Frequently Asked Question: What is transfer paper?

Why choose transfer paper

Transfer paper has advantages and disadvantages, just like every other printing system out there. But why you must choose for TheMagicTouch transfer paper?

• Not restricted to any formula or impregnation
• The possibility to press so many assorted products.
• The most versatile printing system in the world

What types of transfer paper

We divide transfer paper into four diverse types of transfers:

1. Toner transfers (TheMagicTouch CPM 6.2, RST 9.1 and ORD 8.1)
2. Textile transfers (TheMagicTouch TTC 3.1, OBM 5.4, WoW 7.8, T.One)
3. Decal transfers (TheMagicTouch DCT 4.5 and Tattoo 2.1)
4. Tattoo transfers (TheMagicTouch Tattoo 2.1)

1. Toner transfers
Toner transfer are transfers that hold the toner on top off the coating of the paper. By heat and pressure, the toner (image) is transferred to surfaces. Because of the so many different surfaces you can transfer your design on, you may need an application tool.

2. Textile transfers
Textile transfers are transfers specially made for textiles. The toner (image) and the transfer layer are pressed into the yarn of the textile by means of heat and pressure.

3. Decal Transfers
A Decal transfer is a water-released transfer that releases the transfer layer and image when it encounters water.

4. Tattoo transfers
Tattoo transfers are transfers that are transferred with an extra adhesive layer and then released by water.

You can do even more, such as using specialty media. That is a lot, but to use all these transfers, which printer or copier is compatible for transfer paper?

When do you choose transfer paper

Choose for TheMagicTouch transfer paper if you are ok with matt finishes, and if you want to make a small investment and make printed products in small runs starting from one unique piece to many, not depending on surfaces and press them in full color. TheMagicTouch transfer paper is extremely interesting for companies who want to personalize items with great margins! Make textile transfers for white and black t-shirts, make decal transfers and even temporary tattoos. Or choose to make your own stickers for branding purposes.

Advantages

• Print what you want.
• Small footprints.
• Decide when and how much transfers you will make.
• Few restrictions* on backgrounds and/or colors

What are the pros and cons

• Washability above 60°C is not recommended.
• Need high pressure transfer press.
• Toner does not penetrate the product.

Is it the right fit

You choose TheMagicTouch transfer paper when you want to decorate and print on as many assorted products as possible. From making full color transfers for textiles, to printing mugs in any desired color, to making temporary tattoos for the skin or nails. To this day there is no other printing method that offers to print on so many different varieties of products and surfaces. This versatility is possible thanks to a suitable Color laser or LED printer and the wide choice of TheMagicTouch transfer media.

What do you need

Working with TheMagicTouch transfer paper is amazingly simple and does not require a great deal of skill. You do need the right equipment though to enjoy all the benefits of this great printing system. The following is needed to work with transfer paper.

1. A suitable Transfer/Heat press

When you press a transfer into a fabric, you want to press the image as deeply as possible into the yarn of the fabric. You want to transfer all the toner and the transfer film; therefore, the temperature, time and pressure are essential. In addition, a swing away press offers the possibility to print on thicker materials and gives you a free working space. Every transfer/heat press gives heat, but not every transfer/heat press gives the right amount of pressure. The pressure distribution and the constant temperature also play a significant role for a good result. You don’t want to lose materials, especially with larger numbers or meeting a deadline. A scratch resistant result and excellent washing results help when using a high-pressure transfer/heat press for transfer paper.

Frequently Asked Question: Can you use an iron with transfer paper?

2. A Color printer with laser or LED technology

Most Color laser and LED printers are suitable for TheMagicTouch transfer papers. Each brand or model has its own settings. For example, the fuser temperature, the type of toner or the feeding capabilities may vary. These properties play a key role for a good result. It determines whether the printer is suitable or less suitable for transfer paper. White toner provides full coverage on dark colors. It allows you to print detached and complex images without having to cut. Not only on dark textiles, but also on colored mugs, notebooks, bottles and much more.

Frequently Asked Question: Is your transfer paper compatible for inkjet printers?

3. Software

The MagicTouch Software that comes with the white toner printers provides ready-made settings for each TheMagicTouch transfer paper. The amount of toner is automatically set pro transfer paper and ensures that the white is white. No other system in this price range offers that many options.

Frequently Asked Question: You need our TheMagicTouch Software to easily print onto our transfer media.

4. TheMagicTouch Transfer Paper

Nine different transfer papers are available, each with its own application. The choice of transfer paper depends on the final product. The design is printed in mirror image on the transfer paper and then transferred with a Heat Transfer Press and for some papers you need one or two accessories.

5. The full product portfolio

Working with TheMagicTouch transfer paper is amazingly simple and does not require a great deal of skill. You do need the right equipment though to enjoy all the benefits of this great printing system. The following is needed to work with transfer paper.