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Troubleshooting Fuzzy and Discolored Prints on the RI2000 Direct-to-Garment Printer
When working with direct-to-garment (DTG) printers, maintaining consistent print quality is crucial, especially for bulk orders with tight deadlines. This overview will address a common issue experienced by RI2000 users: fuzzy prints with discoloration around the edges. This issue emerged during a print run for a local school, where the operator printed 20 shirts with logos and large text on the front and back.Understanding the Problem
After printing the first 20 backs, the edges of the print b
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Apr 25th 2024
Troubleshooting DTG Printing Issues on Black Tultex 202 T-Shirts
If you've successfully printed on various popular cotton and cotton/polyester blend t-shirts like Gildan, Next Level, Bella Canvas, and Comfort Colors but are facing challenges with the black Tultex 202 T-shirts, you're not alone. This technical overview aims to address the printing issues encountered and offers potential solutions for achieving optimal results.Tultex 202 vs. Gildan 64000While the Tultex 202 and Gildan 64000 share similar specifications, such as fabric composition and structure,
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Jan 10th 2024
Heat Setting Water-Based Ink on Polyester-Viscose Blends: A Comprehensive Guide
Water-based ink printing on polyester-viscose blends can be a challenging task due to the delicate balance between curing the ink and avoiding fabric damage. In this overview, we'll explore the temperature considerations, curing recommendations, and low-cure additives to ensure your custom job on 40 shirts turns out flawlessly.Understanding Temperature SensitivityThe first concern when heat setting on polyester-viscose blends is the fabric's sensitivity to high temperatures. To prevent the shirt
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Oct 19th 2023