Learn These Types Of Heat Transfer Paper

1) Neenah Techniprint EZP (Light) Paper
This heat transfer paper is designed for use with laser printers, on white or light colored garments. It features a light-hand feel. It works on cotton, polyester, and blends but no nylon!

Printing

Print in mirror image
Use single-sheet feeding and "heavy paper" settings to ensure fusing of the toners.
Use the multi-purpose tray or bypass door
Have the image come out the back of the printer to prevent damage
Place your image on the bypass door so it is printed on the coated side
Pressing

Temperature of 375 Degrees
Pre-press garment for 5 seconds
Place image side down
Press with heat press 20-30 seconds at 375° F using medium/firm pressure
Remove the paper immediately as it is a hot peel
Stretch the transfer to give is a softer hand

2) Neenah Dark Laser 1 Opaque Paper
This Transfer Paper is designed for use with laser printers, on dark colored garments. It works on cotton, polyester, and blends but no nylon!

Printing

DO NOT mirror your image or artwork - print it right reading
Use single-sheet feeding and "heavy paper" settings to ensure fusing of the toners
Print the image on the coated side of the transfer paper (NOT the side with text)
Feed paper into the printer with the short dimension first (gain long)
For best results, trim away unprinted areas of the transfer
Can be used in print and cut operation with vinyl cutters that feature an optic eye
Recommendation: Choose garments that have a tight weave and using an image with rounded corners to avoid corner lift-off after washing
Pressing

DO NOT pre-press your garment
Slowly remove the backing paper (printed paper) from the image
Place the heat transfer with the image facing upwards in the desired position on the fabric
Cover the image with a cover sheet (Teflon Sheet)
Press with heat press 30 seconds at 350° F using medium pressure
Peel cover sheet once cold, in a smooth motion