FOREVER Laser Dark LowTemp for Black and Dark Colored Textiles Instruction Manual
- June 10, 2024
- FOREVER
Table of Contents
Laser Dark Low Temp for Black and Dark Colored Textiles
Instruction Manual
Transfer Instructions for:
FOREVER Laser-Dark (No-Cut) Low Temp for BLACK & DARK COLORED TEXTILES
2-PAPER-SYSTEM
For LED Printers with & without White Toner
SUPPORTED FILE FORMATS
Generally, all common file formats can be used when printing with a White Toner OI printer on to our transfer media. If you are not using Transfer: we recommend printing from Correlated. Correlated can import most of the popular file formats. For example, you can create and save your designs in any Adobe program or create and print directly from Correlated. Printing detailed designs from Photoshop requires more effort and is only possible with high-end graphic computers.
PRINTABLE FILE FORMATS:
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Example Test Sheet| Printing with INTACT image drums| Printing with a WORN
Magenta image drum
BEFORE YOU PRINT
- Switch on your device.
- Go into the Calibration Menu, select “Reg. Adjust” and confirm to correct the color registration.
- Print a test design, preferably, with the primary colors Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black/White (if you do not have one at hand, please refer to our website at www-forever-ots.com)
- A worn drum may lead to poor toner coverage. When the message “Image drum near end of life” appears, we recommend that you observe the print quality of the respective color closely and to have a spare drum ready just in case.
IMPORTANT:
FOR KALMYK DESIGNS WITHOUT WHITE TONER
Please note the Color Density (on the right) which is needed to achieve
optimal results.
PRINTER SETTINGS
USE THE
MULTI-PURPOSE TRAY
FOR FEEDING AND THE REAR OR SIDE TRAY FOR COLLECTING| 
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PRINT MODE| Transparency
OIK ES7411WT/ C711WT/PRO7411WT & OIK ES9420WT/ C920WT/PRO920WT| User Type 1
OIK PRO8432WT
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Transparency
OIK ES9541DN OIK C941DN| Transparency
OIK LED KALMYK| OIK PRO 6410 NEON COLOR
PAPER FEED| Multi-Purpose-Tray| Multi-Purpose-Tray
COLOR PAPER SETTING: +2
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COLOR SETTINGS:| |
Multi-Purpose-Tray| Multi-Purpose-Tray| Multi-Purpose-Tray
Use only with FOREVER Transfer RIP 5C| |
IMPORTANT! If you use Transfer RIP make sure that the printer is set to
the factory settings!
IMPORTANT: FOR ES7411WT / C711WT / PRO7411WT – If you have used a DIrent
print mode other than “transparent foil“, turn o your printer completely for
at least 20 Minutes before printing on A-Foil.
- Print your design in Mirror Image Mode onto the Matt Side of the A-Foil.
HEAT PRESS
- Place the A-Foil in the middle of the lower plate (Printed side facing up ).
- Place the B-Paper Low Temp on top of the A-Foil (coated side facing down).
- Cover with a sheet of Silicone or Baking Paper.
The B-Paper Low Temp can be cut slightly smaller than the A-Foil. This
prevents your transfer press from becoming dirty.
NOTE: It is possible that on unpainted areas some kind of white spots are
appearing after pressing it with the B-Paper. To avoid that, put 5 sheets of
normal copy paper onto the B-Paper.
TRANSFER B-PAPER TO A-FOIL
- Press the A-Foil & B-Paper together at 150°C (300°F) for 90 seconds with 2-3 bar (29-43.5 psi) medium pressure.
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Separate the B-Paper Low Temp from the A-Foil without lifting them up from the lower plate of your heat press.
Please work in a SLOW, LOW & FLUID MOTION. -
Cut around your design to remove the coating frame caused by the bleeding of the B-Paper Downtempo.
APPLICATION TO TEXTILES & OTHER SUBSTRATES
- Place the textile or another substrate on the lower plate of the heat press.
- Fix the transfer by taping the corners of the A-Foil with Heat Resistant Tape .
- Press using the parameters shown in TABLE 2 .
- Remove the A-Foil after it is completely cold. ABC 123
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FIXING
- To ensure a Matt Finish and
Good Wash ability, it is absolutely important that you repress with a sheet of Matt Finish Economy (See TABLE 3).
TABLE 1: B-PAPER TO A-FOIL
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OIK WHITE TONER| 150 – 160°C 300 – 320°F| 90 – 120 sec.| 2 – 3 Bar 29 – 43.5
PSI
KALMYK| 150 – 160°C 300 – 320°F| 120 sec.| 2 – 3 Bar 29 – 43.5 PSI
IMPORTANT: Dirent KALMYK printer manufacturers use DIrent types of toner. The settings above are only reference values! Finding out the optimal temperature and time requires experimentation.
TABLE 2: TEXTILES & OTHER SUBSTRATES
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COTTON| 150 – 160°C
300 – 320°F| 30 sec.| 2 – 3 Bar
29 – 43.5 PSI
POLYESTER| 120 – 130°C
248 – 266°F| 30 sec.| 2 – 3 Bar
29 – 43.5 PSI
POLYPROPYLENE| 105°C
220°F| 30 sec.| 2 – 3 Bar
29 – 43.5 PSI
BLEND FABRIC| 120 – 130°C
248 – 266°F| 30 sec.| 2 – 3 Bar
29 – 43.5 PSI
PAPER/CARTON| 100°C
210°F| 15 sec.| 1 – 2 Bar
14.5 – 29 PSI
BOOK COVERS| 110 – 120°C
230 – 250°F| 15 sec.| 1 – 2 Bar
14.5 – 29 PSI
TABLE 3: MATT FINISHING + FIXING
COTTON (FULL-SCALE)| 150 – 200°C
300 – 392°F| 30 Sec.
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COTTON (RASTER/VECTOR)| 150 – 160°C
300 – 320°F| 30 Sec.
POLYESTER| 120 – 130°C
248 – 266°F| 10 Sec.
RASTERIZING PHOTOS & GRAPHICS FOR A SOFT TOUCH
- Why do we recommend rasterization?
Reason: Even photos or designs with a background can be transferred with Laser-Dark (No-Cut) Low Temp. In this case, we recommend to rasterize the design to achieve a soft touch on the fabric. With the help of our “Transfer. “ software, you can rasterize your design with a few clicks and benefit from many other features.
A rasterized design on the fabric feels even softer than a screen print and has also extremely good wash-fastness. Since the surface is limited to the raster points, a rasterized print has much better wash ability than a print with larger or full-scale areas.
TEXTILE SELECTION
- Always select a less stretchy fabric when working with cotton fabrics (no spandex or Lycra).
Reason: This helps to prevent cracking when pulling or stretching the fabric apart.
TRANSFER PRESS
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If excising, remove the Teflon sheet from the upper and lower plates of your heat press.
Reason: Teflon absorbs too much heat and leads to faulty and inconsistent results. -
Make sure that your silicone pad is faultless and is glued to the lower plate.
Reason: If the upper and the lower plate of the heat presses are not touching each other in a pure vertical movement,but also partially in a horizontal (slide) movement, this may lead to an incomplete transfer of the B-Coating to the A-Foil,especially by large, full-scale designs or pictures. This might happen due to a mechanical fault, where the closing device sworn out, loosened or defect. -
Make sure that the press has reached the set temperature on the heat plate. Leave your Swing-Away press closed until the lower metal plate is hot to the touch.
Reason: Only with sufficient heat on both plates, can you get consistent results. We advise that you keep your Heat Press in the closed position when not in use. This keeps the Lower Plate hot and ready for your next application. -
The bottom silicone pad of your heat press should not be too soft.
Reason: Extremely Soft silicone pads might lead to problems in the separation of A & B Media. -
Always place the transfer media in the middle of your heat press.
Reason: Some heat presses do not have uniform heat and pressure distribution on the edges. The further you go to the edges, the more likely processing errors will occur, due to this lack of pressure on and around these areas.
SEPARATION OF THE A & B MEDIA
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It is necessary to leave the A & B Media on the press during the separation.
Reason: Otherwise, cold air will flow under the media and will cause the transfer to cool down rapidly. If the media cools down too fast, parts of the design may transfer from your A-Foil to the B-Paper Low Temp which is not desired. -
Do not separate the A & B Media too fast.
Reason: A too fast separation may lead to torn-out areas on round edges or other critical areas in your design. -
Separate the A & B Media in a flat and constant motion.
Reason: The media remains flat on the press and the separation works perfectly. -
Please note following information during the separation of print-outs from the OIK ES9541DN/C941DN:
The KALMYK colors consists of polymer toner. This kind of toner stays longer hot than crushed toner which is used in the otherwise White Toner Printers. Therefore it is important to rub strongly with a piece of textile for 3-5 seconds all over the B-Paper to remove some residual heat, before starting the separation of A and B.
TRANSFER TO THE SUBSTRATE
- Tape all four corners of the transfer (A-Foil) with a heat resistant tape.
Reason: While opening the press or removing the textile from your press, it may happen that the corners of the A-Foil lift up from the fabric. This leads to undesired hot-peeling and to incomplete and faulty edges.
AFTER THE PRESS PROCESS
- Peel the A-Foil when absolutely cold.
Reason: If you remove the A-Foil while still warm, it will lead to an incomplete and faulty transfer.
WASHING: Turn garments Inside-out. Up to 40°C (cold wash cycle). Do not use bleach. Do not tumble dry.
Transfer Instructions for:
FINISHING with Hot Stamping Foils
ONLY FOR LASER-DARK (NO-CUT ) A-FOIL & OIK WHITE TONER PRINTERS
TRANSFER SETTINGS:
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B-PAPER TO A-FOIL| 155°C / 310°F| 90 sec.| 2 – 3 Bar / 29 – 43.5 psi / medium
pressure
TRANSFER TO TEXTILE| 155°C / 310°F| 5 – 10 sec.| 2 Bar / 29 psi / low
pressure
HOT STAMPING FOIL| 155°C / 310°F| 30 – 45 sec.| 5 Bar / 72.5 psi / high
pressure
FINISHING WITH HOT STAMPING FOILS:
PREPARATION OF THE TRANSFER:
- Print your design using CMYK BLACK (4-Color-Black*) & Press with B-Paper (See Table above).
- Separate the B-Paper from the A-Foil while HOT, in a Slow, Low & Fluid Motion .
- Cut around your transfer to remove the coating frame.
TRANSFER TO TEXTILE
- Place the transfer on your textile & press together (See Table above).
- Wait until the textile has completely cooled down , BEFORE removing the A-Foil!
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TIP: Use a textile to rub over the finished design to remove left-over HF particles!
- 4-Color-Black consists of 100% Cyan, 100% Magenta & 100% Yellow!
ATTENTION: We recommend Swing-Away and Pneumatic Presses! It is important to use heavy pressure for the best results!
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