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5 Tips for Using a Laser Printer for Heat Transfers

Looking for an easier way to produce heat transfers with a laser printer? Keep these tips in mind.

Cheryl Kuchek andCharlie Fox February 4, 2019

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Here are some things to remember when starting out with a laser printer such as an OKI or iColor for heat transfers:

1. Master one transfer paper at a time.

2. Keep a notebook close as you perfect your time, temperature, and peel.

3. When pressing for the first time, put several designs on the same transfer, and use the same T-shirt for practice.

4. Essential tools:

Teflon sheet
Parchment paper
Heat gloves
Heat tape

5. Practice makes perfect.

-Cheryl Kuchek, Just My Imagination DeZigns Inc.

Cheryl Kuchek andCharlie Fox February 4, 2019

Less than a minute

Cheryl Kuchek

Just My Imagination DeZigns

With over 10 years of experience in the industry, Cheryl Kuchek is the owner of Just My Imagination DeZigns Inc. in New York and the founder of the Facebook groups Sublimation, OKI, iColor and Beyond, and Sublimation for Beginners and Beyond, the first of its kind to focus on sublimation, hosting a community of digital decorators and serving as a resource to grow their business through weekly Facebook Live sessions, webinars, vendor discounts, and more.

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