This video, how to decorate a photo T-Shirt with TheMagicTouch TTC3.1 transfer paper, explains how you can print a photograph onto a T-shirt in no time at all.
Here is what you need
• TheMagicTouch TTC3.1 transferpaper.
• A CMYK or CMY+White printer.
• A professional heat press.
• Release paper.
Most likely Printer settings
The printer settings may vary depending on the printer brand. The following settings serve as a guideline:
• Paper source: MPT/Bypass or tray/cassette 1.
• Paper weight: Medium/Heavy.
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An OKI colour Printer and SpaceControl print utility software by TheMagicTouch.
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Free trial version available.
Prepare printing
• Load transfer paper TTC3.1+ into the selected tray.
• Print your artwork mirrored.
Preparing the application process
• Clean the surface of the product.
• Make sure you remove all loose fibers and particles.
• Trim the transfer as required.
Set up the heat press
• Temperature: 180° C / 360° F.
• Pressing time: 10-15 seconds.
• Pressure: High.
Pressing process
• Place and align the transfer printed side face down.
• Start pressing.
Finally
• Open the heat press.
• Swing shirt to cool down a bit.
• Stretch the shirt sidewards at the bottom to release the corners of the transfer.
• Strip off the backing paper in a slow but steady motion while still hot.
Post-press
• To flatten down fabric nap in light image areas post-press with release paper.
• Pressing time: 1-2 seconds.