Image Clip Laser Light Transfer Paper

PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Print the image in reversed/mirrored format onto the ‘Imaging Sheet’ (Red backer paper).
a. Begin by printing on standard paper setting. If toner does not fuse, increase the paper weight.

PRE-TRANSFERRING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Prepare the substrate by ensuring the surface is clean, dry and wrinkle free.

TRANSFERRING INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1:
1. Place a foam pad on the heat press.
2. Press the printed imaged sheet to the ‘Transfer Sheet’ (Green backer paper) and heat press for 20 seconds @ 210°F using heavy pressure. (If not using a foam pad, use light pressure).
3. Separate papers while still hot in a smooth even motion.
Step 2:
1. Remove the foam pad from heat press and place the substrate onto the heat press.
2. Press the imaging sheet facedown onto the shirt or substrate.
3. Press 30 seconds @ 375°F using heavy pressure.
4. Peel the backer paper off while still hot in a smooth even motion.
5. For best “hand”, stretch the garment while hot.

Watch instructional Video on YouTube: www.YouTube.com/NeenahHeat

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:
Turn garment inside out and wash in cold water using a mild detergent. Do not use bleach. Dry on low-heat setting. Do not iron directly on the transferred area. IMPORTANT: Heat presses vary in accuracy. The sellers and manufactures maximum obligation shall be to replace any paper that has proven to be defective.

STORAGE:
Store unused transfer sheets in a cool dry place.  Keep them sealed in the zip lock sleeve that they came in to protect them from moisture and dirt.

TEST APPLICATION:
As with all transfers, always perform a test application on the intended garment before going into production.

IMAGE CLIP® Heat Transfer Paper Tips

The IMAGE CLIP® product family is developed for the transfer of full color text or intricate graphics to either light or dark substrates. These papers are not suitable for photographic images or pastel colors.

Printing Information:
Our products are designed to work with most color laser printers and copiers on the market. When using a laser printer, the printer will need to be able to handle the ‘thickness’ of the paper for fusing purposes.

How to set up printer for IMAGE CLIP® Papers:
IMAGE CLIP® Laser Dark is considered to be a ‘heavier’ paper than IMAGE CLIP® Laser Light.

1. Run clean copier paper through printer prior to printing the heat transfer paper.
2. Use bypass tray for loading paper, not the paper tray.
3. Begin with a standard paper setting and print the heat transfer paper.
4. Using a tissue, lightly rub the printed area. If color rubs off on the tissue, it is not fused.
     a. If not fused, go to next higher setting (i.e., medium paper setting), which slows down the printing and increases the heat.
5. Repeat step 3 until tissue wipes clean.

Step 1 Tips
If the polymer sheet (Transfer sheet) is not transferring fully to the Imaging sheet (there are areas that are left untreated), increase the pressure and delay the peeling of the two sheets 2-3 seconds.

If an excessive amount of toner is transferring from the Imaging sheet to the Transfer sheet, the heat press may be too hot.

Step 2 Tips:
Allow the paper and shirt to fully cool to room temperature to allow for best color reproduction. (IMAGE CLIP® Dark & Koncert Ts)

For IMAGE CLIP® Light: if after transfer you feel polymer on the image; Cover transfer with ironing sheet and repress 30 seconds at 375F, peel hot. This will result in a smooth transfer.

IMAGE CLIP® is not recommended for photos. IMAGE CLIP® Laser Light & Dark do not print white images, therefore are not recommended for transfer of photos. We recommend Techni-Print® 4.0 (for light substrates) and Laser-One-Opaque® (for dark substrates) Heat Transfer Papers.

Helpful Links:
Please visit: www.youtube.com/NeenahHeat for instructional How-To videos
Please visit: www.neenah.com/technical/heattransfer/instructions for product instructions
FAQ: www.Neenah.com/Technical/HeatTransfer/FAQ