ICOLOR Temporary Tattoo 2 Step Transfer Paper User Manual

: October 30, 2023
: ICOLOR

Table of Contents

ICOLOR Temporary Tattoo 2-Step Transfer Paper
Specifications
INSTRUCTIONS FOR BEST RESULTS
Print the image
TECH TIPS
ALSO AVAILABLE
IColor™ Transfer Paper Comparison Charts
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

ICOLOR Temporary Tattoo 2-Step Transfer Paper

The IColorTM Temporary Tattoo 2-Step Transfer Paper set allows you to create and transfer temporary tattoos from the IColorTM series of printers and most laser printers, onto a variety of skin tones and surfaces. The adjustable white layer enhances the color of your graphics for maximum opacity and vibrancy.

Specifications

Part # ICHTTATTOO
Size: 8.27 X 11.69 inches (210 x 297mm)
Available in A4 size
Temperature: 40 seconds
Paper Settings:
- IColorTM 650/600/500: Ultra Heavy 3
- IColorTM 550/540: Coated Glossy
- IColorTM 560: Thick to 105g
- IColorTM 800: Thick to 163
Weed-free system

Instructions for Best Results

Place the transfer sheet into the appropriate tray of the color printer. The brighter white, slick matte side is the print side. Note that the front and back of the package is labeled printing and non-printing side to help you determine which side is the printing side.
Print the image.
Place the adhesive sheet on top of the print, white (adhesive coated) side down – the image and the adhesive should be face-to-face.
Run the two sheets together through a laminator on a medium-high heat setting prior to pressing – this will ensure all air bubbles are removed and all adhesive is transferred during the pressing process. Do not use a carrier sleeve, run the paper directly through.
Peel the adhesive sheet away from the transfer sheet diagonally in one smooth, quick, continuous motion while hot.
Wet a towel with warm water and press it directly onto the applied image with firm, even pressure for about one minute.
Carefully lift the towel away and wipe the excess adhesive off with smooth, even motions.
Apply moisturizer to protect the image and for added durability.

Tech Tips

Temperature	Time	Paper Setting	Pressure

265°F / 130°C

|

40

Seconds

| IColor™ 650/600/500: Ultra Heavy 3 IColor™ 550/540: Coated Glossy IColor™ 560: Thick to 105g

IColor™ 800: Thick to 163

|

8

If your transfer and adhesive sheets are crinkled or buckled after running through the laminator, pull the edges of the paper outward and keep them taught as you feed them into the laminator to prevent any air from getting in between the sheets. Specific steps may need to be altered based on variables that could produce different results.

The IColor™ Temporary Tattoo 2 Step Transfer Paper set will allow you to create and transfer temporary tattoos from the IColor™ series of printers (including fluorescent white and fluorescent color prints) and most laser printers, onto a variety of skin tones and surfaces. The adjustable white layer when printed from the IColor™ TransferRIP or ProRIP Software enhances the color of your graphics for maximum opacity and vibrancy!
The IColor™ Temporary Tattoo 2-Step Transfer Paper is a weed-free system, so it is not necessary to trim your images as carefully as other products, ensuring little time is wasted picking and weeding your tattoo! This unique 2 Step system allows for quick and easy tattoo application.
The IColor™ Temporary Tattoo 2-Step Transfer Paper enables you to produce detailed, quality images while dramatically reducing your production time.
The IColor™ Temporary Tattoo 2 Step Transfer Paper was developed specifically for the IColor™ series of transfer printers but can be used interchangeably with most other toner-based printers (check with the manufacturer to be certain). White toner-enabled printers are suggested for best results.
IColor™ 2 Step Tattoo Transfer Paper is used as a set, comprising of a ‘Transfer Sheet’ and an ‘Adhesive Sheet’.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BEST RESULTS

Place the transfer sheet into the appropriate tray of the IColor™ printer. The brighter white, slick matte side is the print side. Note that the front and back of the package is labeled “printing” and “non-printing” side to help you determine which side is the printing side.

TIP – The front print side of the paper is facing toward the front of the box. This is the side without the taped seam.
TIP – If still unsure of which side to print on, lay the paper on a flat surface. You will see slight curls on the ends. The curl ‘up’ indicates the front print side is facing up.

IColor™ 650 / 600 / 500: Print side face up in the Multipurpose Tray
IColor™ 550 / 540 / 800: Print side face down in the Bypass Tray
IColor™ 560: Print side face down in the Bypass tray or print side face up in tray 1 (ProRIP defaults to bypass tray)
NEVER run the adhesive sheet through your printer. This could result in fuser failure.

Printer Settings
In the RIP software settings, choose the paper type according to the printer being used. Make sure you are working within the overprint queue in the ProRIP software or ‘B’ Configuration if using the TransferRIP software. Specific print modes for this media are available when using the IColor™ ProRIP software.

Listed as ‘UNINET IColor 2 Step Temporary Tattoo’
The page size should match the size of the media being used (A4).

Otherwise, use the following settings based on the printer:

IColor™ 650 / 600 / 500: Set media type to ‘Transparency’; and media weight to ‘Ultra Heavy 3’
IColor™ 550 / 540: Set paper type to ‘Coated Glossy’
IColor™ 560: Set the paper type to ‘Thick to 105g’
IColor™ 800: Set paper type to ‘Thick to 163g’ (Thick to 220g may be needed for extra heavy coverage)
If not already done automatically in the RIP, remember to set the job to mirror print, ensuring the correct orientation when transferred to the substrate.
White overprint should be set to 200%. This may need to be increased if applied to darker skin or substrates.

Print the image

Preheat the press to 265°F / 130°C and keep the press closed for at least 5 minutes before proceeding to heat up the lower platen. This step is extremely important to ensure a good bond during the marrying process. Do not proceed until you feel the heat radiating from the bottom of the press plate, or you may experience incomplete transfers. Once the image is printed, place the adhesive sheet on top of the print, white (adhesive coated) side down – the image and the adhesive should be face-to-face. Consult the tips in step #1 if you are unsure of which side is the adhesive side of the paper Run the two sheets together through a laminator on a medium-high heat setting prior to pressing – this will ensure all air bubbles are removed and all adhesive is transferred during the pressing process. Do not use a carrier sleeve, run the paper directly through.

Place the sheets middle of the press with the adhesive side on top.
TIP: Fold a small corner of the adhesive sheet over, prior to pressing (this will make it easier to peel apart after pressing).
Cover with kraft paper or a PTFE-based sheet and press the two sheets together at 265°F / 130°C for 40 seconds with medium-high pressure.
Open the press and while hot – immediately peel the adhesive sheet away from the transfer sheet diagonally in one smooth, quick, continuous motion.
his should be done with the sheets on the press to minimize heat loss.
Discard the used adhesive sheet.
Typically, one transfer sheet will contain several images since temporary tattoos are usually small.
Cut out the individual images that you wish to apply.
You do not need to cut them precisely because the paper is weed-free, and therefore the background will not be visible.
Clean the application area with a warm, wet towel and dry thoroughly.
The skin or substrate cannot be wet, moist or tacky at all or the tattoo will not adhere properly.
Holding your image, peel the thin plastic, translucent top printed layer away from the white paper liner.
Discard the liner.
If you are having trouble removing the film, lay the tattoo flat and use your fingernail to peel away and edge.
Lay the image down flat on the application area, white toner down, bright color side up.
Smooth out by applying pressure as you move your finger from one edge to the other back and forth several times to create a good bond.
It should rest as flat as possible on the skin or substrate with no wrinkles.
Thoroughly wet a towel with warm water and press it directly onto the applied image with firm, even pressure for about one minute.
The plastic layer will dissolve during this process.
After about one minute, carefully lift the towel away and wipe the excess adhesive off with smooth, even motions.
You now have a temporary tattoo that will last for up to two weeks if proper care is taken. Apply moisturizer to protect the image and for added durability.

TECH TIPS

Smooth, clean, hairless skin is suggested when applying the tattoo, otherwise, results will vary.
Alcohol can be used in place of warm water when cleaning the application area if the skin is excessively moist.
Regular application of moisturizer will prolong the life of the tattoo. Dry skin will cause the tattoo to flake prematurely.

There are many variables that could produce different results. Specific steps may need to be altered based on:

Type and brand of Heat Press: The temperature and duration vary slightly based on the heat press being used. All instructions are based on using a Hotronix Fusion press. Clamshell and swing-away presses may also yield different results.
Toner Coverage: Halftones in the image may cause undesired results. Toner coverage should not be less than 70%otherwise there will be issues with transferring the adhesive to the transfer sheet. The use of white toner as an overprint will solve these issues and is suggested in all cases, by either running the sheet through the printer a second pass or using the IColor™ TransferRIP or ProRIP Software to apply a white layer in one pass.
During Step 5 of these instructions, it is important that the adhesive sheet is placed on top because:
The source of heat is on top and heat is transferred directly to the adhesive sheet instead of passing through the transfer sheet
When pulling the sheets apart, the sheet on top tends to curl. If that was your transfer sheet, it would then be difficult to place on your garment and could be ruined if the image touched itself while hot.

If your transfer and adhesive sheets are crinkled or buckled after running through the laminator, pull the edges of the paper outward and keep them taught as you feed them into the laminator to prevent any air from getting in between the sheets.

TIP: You can also prepress the sheets with low pressure for 5 seconds in the heat press to remove excess moisture, before running through the laminator.

If you experience a paper jam, shut off the printer, remove the fuser and clear the jam, then print several test pages on regular copy paper to clear the excess toner out of the fuser.
It is important to make sure the paper isn’t curled when loading into the MPT tray.

Avoid Jams

Allow your paper to acclimatize – do not use if just delivered, especially during periods of extreme temperatures or humidity. Allow it to come to room temperature before use.
Do not print too close to the edges of the paper. Leave a border of approximately ½” between your artwork and the edge of the media.
Be sure to use the suggested paper type and media type before printing.
Always make sure you select the media size which matches the media being used and is appropriate for your printer.

Adhesive sheet storage: To prevent humidity from affecting your paper, store in a resealable bag. Adding a silica pack will help to absorb any moisture. The use of a de-humidifier will help as well. Transfer sheet storage: If the paper is sticking together due to static electricity, store in a resealable bag. Adding a dryer sheet will help reduce the static. Fan out the paper before loading it into the printer to ensure proper feeding. To see video instructions for the IColor™ Temporary Tattoo 2-Step Transfer Paper, visit www.icolorprint.com/video

ALSO AVAILABLE

IColor™ Premium and Premium Stretch 2-Step Transfer Paper for light and dark-colored garments
IColor™ Select and Select Ultra Bright 2 Step Transfer Paper for light and dark-colored garments
IColor™ Standard 2-Step Transfer Paper for light and dark-colored garments
IColor™ Glitter Adhesive 2 Step Transfer Paper (for use with IColor™ Standard 2 Step Transfer Paper)
IColor™ Light and Speed Trans Light 1-Step Transfer Paper for light-colored garments
IColor™ Presto 2-Step Transfer Paper for textiles and hard surfaces
IColor™ Temporary Tattoo 2-Step and Easy Tattoo Transfer Paper
IColor™ Classic, Premium, Wood and Leather and Ceramic Hard Surface 1-Step Transfer Paper
IColor™ AquaClear 1-Step Transfer Paper for candles and other substrates not resistant to heat
IColor™ Label / Sticker Paper (Clear and White) in Letter and Tabloid size
IColor™ Window Cling Media (Clear and White) in Banner and cut sheet options
IColor™ Banner Paper
IColor™ Magnetic Media in Letter and Tabloid size…and more! Contact your dealer for more information.