1. What are Purple Chimp™ T-Shirt Transfers for Light Colors?

2. How do I print on the T-Shirt Transfers for Light Colors?

3. What does it mean to "mirror image"?

4. Can the T-Shirt Transfers for Light Colors be used in a laser printer?

5. How do I iron the T-Shirt Transfers for Light Colors?

6. How do I wash my t-shirt or project once the T-Shirt Transfers for Light Colors has been applied?

Answers:

1. What are Purple Chimp™ T-Shirt Transfers for Light Colors?

Purple Chimp™ T-Shirt Transfers for Light Colors are transparent transfer sheets that you print in your inkjet printer. Please note that this product is recommended for white or very light color fabrics, as the fabric color will show through your transfer.
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2. How do I print on the T-Shirt Transfers for Light Colors?

Place plain paper in your printer first, to make sure that you are happy with the results. Print your picture. When you like what you see, place one sheet of
T-Shirt Transfer for Light Colors in your printer so that printing occurs on the plain, unmarked side of the transfer sheet. Set your printer to “Mirror Image”, normal quality, plain paper setting. Print picture. Allow ink to dry 30 minutes. Using a scissors, trim picture to desired shape.
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3. What does it mean to "mirror image"?

“Mirror image” flips your images and words so they read backwards. You will place your transfer on your project face down and iron, so it is important that you "mirror image" so your words will read right side up when they are transferred to your project. Many printers offer “mirror image”, “t-shirt mode” or “reverse mode” in their printer settings options. If so desired, test print your image on a plain piece of paper.
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4. Can the T-Shirt Transfers for Light Colors be used in a laser printer?

T-Shirt Transfers for Light Colors were designed for use in color inkjet printers only.

This product is intended for use in standard inkjet printers only. Do not use in other printers or copiers such as laser printers or any other printer/copier that applies heat, as it may damage the machine. Test the product you plan to use to determine the suitability of the product for your equipment, methods and substrate material.
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5. How do I iron the T-Shirt Transfers for Light Colors?

Preheat iron to highest, cotton setting. DO NOT USE STEAM. Empty any water that may be in iron and allow to preheat for five minutes. Place pillowcase
on smooth, hard, heat resistant surface such as a wood cutting board. Do not use ironing board or padded surface. Iron pillowcase to remove wrinkles.
Iron t-shirt or project to remove moisture and wrinkles.

Position printed transfer FACE DOWN on project surface. Using firm pressure, iron over the entire transfer in a circular motion, making sure that each spot of the transfer, especially the edges, receives 15 to 20 seconds of heat. Remove paper backing while transfer is still warm but cool enough to touch for a satin finish or when completely cooled for a glossy finish.
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6. How do I wash my t-shirt or project once the T-Shirt Transfer for Light Colors has been applied?

Transfers have a stiff feel to them when new. This feel will become softer as you wash the garment. Turn t-shirt inside out. Machine wash cold or warm water in mild detergent, NO BLEACH, NO SOFTENER. Do not use hot water. Remove promptly from washer as bleeding may occur if left wet. If bleeding occurs, rewash. Tumble dry low or lay flat to dry. If air drying, blot excess water from image with a clean dry towel. Do not stretch as cracking may occur. Do not iron directly on transfer. If ironing is necessary, cover with a sheet of baking parchment (available at grocery stores) and allow to cool before removing.
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