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From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#11]
23 Mar 2006
To: Linda (LINDAG) [#3] 23 Mar 2006
The press measured an exact temp with a digital bead thermometer but was 15* hot with an infra-red thermometer. That 15* made a big difference. My other press ran 25* too hot. Tremendous difference. I believe that a slightly low temp is far better than a slightly high temp.
Also force drying the transfer is important. With nothing in the press, close it for ten seconds. Open it and immediately place the transfer on the pad face up. Leave it there for 10-20 seconds to force dry the transfer. The coating on the paper is a vapor barrier, which traps the steam generated as well as the sub toner. Trapped steam will blur the image.
As someone else mentioned, having the transfer taped to the item is also important to prevent double imaging, which if slight will cause a blur also. Remove the transfer immediately after opening the press.
From: Linda (LINDAG) [#12]
23 Mar 2006
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#11] 23 Mar 2006
Harvey,
Sounds like I'll need to experiment to find out what works best. I haven't been using my green pad so I'll try that too.
thanks for the tips!
From: Button (LASERCHICK) [#13]
23 Mar 2006
To: Linda (LINDAG) [#3] 23 Mar 2006
From: Linda (LINDAG) [#14]
23 Mar 2006
To: Button (LASERCHICK) [#13] 24 Mar 2006