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HPS is a distributor of Cottontrans
DT
and Cottontrans LF T-Shirt Transfer Media.
Possibly the best T-Shirt Transfer
Paper on the market.
Cottontrans is made in USA.
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Cottontrans Information
New high heat color laser t-shirt
transfer paper.
Works in all new desktop color laser printers.
Cottontrans DT can be used on colored cotton but must be used with heat
press.
NEW IN AUGUST 2007
The Cottontrans DT is a amazing new t-shirt transfer paper that is not
only easy to use in modern color laser printers but also gives vibrant
colors that are amazingly durable and the transfer results in a “soft
hand” feel, that is acceptable for professional transfers for re-sale.
Cottontrans DT can be used on 100% Cotton, Cotton Polyester blends, as
well as on polyester.
Even though this paper is developed for t-shirt transfers it may also be
used for other, less demanding, digital image transfers onto promotional
items, such as: cardboard, mouse pads, leather, canvas, chip-board, and
even wood.
Instructions:
The Cottontrans DT is designed for use in small format desktop color
laser printers only. For large format printers capable of printing on
11” X17” and larger order the "Cottontrans LF"
Printing:
A) The paper should be feed through the printer with the narrow edge
(8.5”) as the leading edge only.
B) Feed the paper only using the bypass tray or manually one sheet at
the time.
C) In you printer driver select “regular paper”, “plain paper”, or
“unspecified” as the media type. Do not select glossy paper as the
media type as this may cause a paper jam. If the toner does not fuse
onto the media i.e. can be wiped off with your fingers then select the
thicker media such as 75—120 gsm paper
D) Print a mirror image onto the glossy side of the paper.
E) Trimming the unprinted area off the paper is a standard procedure in
the industry but not really needed using the Cottontrans DT
F) Using heat press transfer the image at 350 F (175 C) for 30 seconds
G) Peel the paper while it is still hot, in one steady but slow motion.
Please include following washing instruction for your customers:
Machine was cold or warm 40 C
Do not use bleach
Hang dry only
Turn garment inside out if Ironing
Do not dry clean
Cottontrans is designed for use with dry process printers
such as color laser printers, color laser copiers, and Alps MicroDry process
printers. It is not suitable for ink jet printers. Cottontrans will change
the way you choose to sublimate/Transfer! In a class by itself,
Cottontrans
works with the QMS 6100 and most if not all orher color laser printers (virtually no washout with
50-50 & minor with 100 % cotton when printed with HPS LLC’s DuraSub dye
sub toner), photocopiers from Canon, Xerox, Minolta and Ricoh (virtually
no washout) and Alps / Oki thermal printers (virtually no washout). There
is NO need to scissor cut tight around images. The outline of
Cottontrans
polymer does not show: not on white or light colors, not even on darks!
NOW, there is no need to carry half a dozen Paper brands to support the
specific needs of various digital equipment (photocopiers, lasers, Alps
/ Oki). Cottontrans not only works with each technology but outperforms each
and every Paper on the market today. Sorry, Cottontrans does not work with
inkjet or with the HP Tektronics color lasers. Cottontrans is priced HPS
LLC
affordable. In some cases, two-thirds the price of other Papers - Papers
that may not work to your satisfaction.
Cottontrans has two core applications: Transfer (with regular toner) and
sublimation (with HPS LLC’s DuraSub dye sub toner) 100% cotton and 50-50
fabrics.
Sublimation’s REPUTATION: 100% cotton cannot be sublimated!
THE NEW REALITY: "Technology changes everything ... even our dreams." Unknown
author.
You can now sublimate to 100 % cotton, 50-50 blends, and canvas. To be 100%
sure you understand that point, we’ll put it another way: the HPS LLC dye
sub solution sublimates to cotton, 50-50 blends, canvas, etc. Here’s an
explanation of how: print Cottontrans Paper, using HPS LLC’s DuraSub dye
sub toner, in either a QMS or Xante color laser printer (specific models).
Pre-heat shirt, heat press to shirt - 395 F degrees, 35 seconds, heavy pressure,
let cool 8 — 10 seconds before peeling. If you can see the polymer, let
cool a bit longer. What happens: the toner sublimates to the polyester-based
polymer of Cottontrans, the image and polymer are Transferred to the shirt.
For this to work, it is critical that the dye sub toner be PURE - without
iron oxide or ‘magnetic dust’. HPS LLC’s DuraSub is pure color and fantastic
on cotton and 50- 50 shirts. Virtually no washout with 50-50 blends (poly-cotton);
minor washout with 100% cotton.
Transfer TECHNOLOGY: Todays Transfers have ‘soft hands’ (soft to the feel),
breathe (no wet spots on the hottest of days), and are durable (color lasts).
Cottontrans offers these and more: There is NO LONGER a need to cut closely
around an image as the Cottontrans polymer is ‘invisible’ on ALL shirt colors
(ash, tan, black, ). HPS LLC’s Cottontrans Transfers high quality images
& graphics easily & lasts ‘forever’, when printed with most color photocopiers
from Canon, Xerox, Minolta and Ricoh. Cottontrans works best with Canon color
copiers.
NOTE: a fix is on its way to overcome the washout problems associated with
the regular toner in QMS laser printers. Watch for the latest updates on
this breakthrough. The fix is a ‘no cost’ hardware adjustment.
Here’s how to make a regular toner Transfer: print Cottontrans Paper,
using most photocopiers from Canon, Xerox, Minolta, or Ricoh. Pre-heat
shirt, heat press to shirt at 350 F degrees, 30 seconds, 3/4 pressure, l blends (poly-cotton) works with virtually no washout; there
is minor washout with 100 % cotton.
Cottontrans Summary:
Cottontrans is a viable, high quality Transfer and/or sublimation solution
for 100% cotton and 50-50 blends that is priced HPS LLC affordable.
- ‘Cotton-Soft’
- ‘Color-durable’
- No Close Cutting
- Always Dry & Cool
- Rebounds after stretching (no cracking)
- NO residue build-up in your copier / laser printer
- Fewer service calls
Cottontrans Instructions
When printing the Cottontrans Transfer Paper, in your printer driver set
for thick stock. Print on the shiny side that feels waxy. The back side
has printing on it. If the artwork allows, we recommend printing in landscape
mode as the Transfer will occupy more area of the shirt. If you experience
any jamming of the Paper in your printer, add Paper to the Paper tray (about
150 sheets) so the Cottontrans sits up higher in the tray.
Pressing with Cottontrans is easy. Prepress your garment for 4 seconds to
eliminate any moisture in the fabric. Place your Transfer on the garment
and press at 350 degrees with heavy pressure for 12 seconds. Remove the
garment from the press and peel after 5 seconds. Pull diagonally across
the front in one smooth, fast peel. If you pressed and peeled properly,
all of the polymer coating and your Alps ink will be Transferred from the
Paper to the fabric. This is a semi-hot peel. Pressing instructions for
Cottontrans printed using a color laser copier are the same.
If you are printing using DuraSub sublimation toner, the pressing instructions
are different. For pressing onto 100% cotton or 50/50 T-shirts, you press
at 380 degrees for 11 seconds with heavy pressure. With 100% cotton, you will see about a 5% color fade when washed,
where the 50/50 T-shirt will show no color fade.
You can wash and dry the garment in your washer/dryer, but make sure to
turn the garment so the Transfer is on the inside and avoid using bleach.
Detergents with bleach in them are also not acceptable. Set the dryer for
the medium heat setting, not hot. With Alps ink, there will be no noticeable
color fade. With regular toner you will notice a slight fading of the color
(5% for 50/50 t-shirts and about 15% for 100% cotton t-shirts, which is
why we recommend using 50/50 T-shirts and DuraSub sublimation toner where
you will see virtually no fade). The color is still on the shirt, but the
cotton fibers have "fluffed through", which is why 100% cotton T-shirts
appear to fade more.
Instructions updated
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
                                                                             
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