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Forever Multi Trans Metallic Instructions

For Hard Surfaces

Image Preperation: Vector Graphics

  • Image:
    B&W & CMYK Printers: 100% Black
    White Toner Printers: 300% Black (C: 100% + M: 100% + Y: 100% = 300% Composite Black)

Print Settings: CMYW

  • Paper & Print: Labels, Multi-Purpose Tray
  • Image Mode: Mirror Image, Color Mode, White: OFF

Print Settings: CMYK+B&W

  • Paper & Print: Labels, Multi-Purpose Tray
  • Image Mode: Mirror Image, Greyscale Mode
  • Density: Increase density if errors occur

Transfer Settings:

Mugs

Mug Press Settings

Mugs

160°C (320°F), 180 sec. HIGH Pressure
* In case of a faulty or insufficiently scratch-resistant transfer, increase the temperature by 10-20°C (50-68°F)•
For optimal transfer results, use a Canon LBP 6020 or Canon LBP 6030*


Application Settings: Mugs

  • Pre -heat your Mug Press before use.
  • Position & Fix the printed image to the mug using Heat Resistant Tape.
  • Cover the transfer with the FOREVER Mug Press Silicone Pad.
  • Place the mug in the press.
  • Press by using the settings above.
  • IMPORTANT: The timer should not start until the mug has reached the set temperature. If your press does not do this automatically, increase the press time to 4 minutes!
  • Cool the mug down by dipping it into cold water. Make sure the transfer media is soft before peeling. ATTENTION: At this point, the mug is very HOT. Take precautions when moving the mug.
  • Clean any excess particles with Isopropanol (if necessary).

Transfer Settings:

Hard Surfaces

Heat Press Settings

Glass & Metal

Opening at 135°C (275°F) HIGH Pressure


Application Settings: Hard Surfaces

  • Set the temperature of the Heat Press to 200°C (392°F).
  • Pre -heat your Heat Press before use.
  • Position & Fix the printed image to the application using Heat Resistant Tape.
  • Place the Sensor of the Basic Digital Thermometer between the substrate and the transfer.
  • Cover the transfer with a Silicone Pad Speedy (2.5mm).
  • Press together until the Basic Digital Thermometer sensor displays the temperature shown in the table above.
  • Cool the surface down by dipping it into cold water. Make sure the transfer media is soft before separating. ATTENTION: At this point, the application is very HOT. Be careful when moving the application.
  • Clean any excess particles with Isopropanol (if necessary).

Tips & Tricks:

  • Using the FOREVER Mug Press Silicone Pad helps distribute the heat evenly around the whole mug & transfer.
  • The transfer area should be clean transfer results.
  • The Basic Digital Thermometer reads the exact surface temperature of the substrate, which is needed for consistent transferring results.

Important Notice:

FOREVER only guarantees perfect results with mugs delivered through FOREVER. Transferring onto other mugs may not work. Customers should find their own settings for other mugs. FOREVER do not offer any support for mugs from other suppliers for Multi-Trans Metallic.