jigsaws

[valentine rhodes]

I`m trying to print some jigsaws.I`m using Tru-Pix sublimation paper, heat press at 190, for 55 seconds. With medium pressure, when i open the press and take the paper from the jigsaw it is leaving an image on the paper, most of the ink looks like it is still on the paper.Am i using the wrong paper? The jigsaw is wooden.

Val rhodes

[Justin]

Are you printing with the paper on top?

[Kaz]

I use trupix with jigsaws.

I find there is a lot of ink left on the paper, but it's irrelevant as the image looks amazing.

I also find that I have the jigsaw pieces shape left on the removed paper aswell.

How does your jigsaw look?

[valentine rhodes]

The print is very feint, i have the jigsaw pieces shape left on the removed paper as well. I`m putting the jigsaw on the press, paper on top, then heat proof paper on top, then shut press, and fire.

[Kaz]

I don't put heatproof paper on top of mine.

Are you sure youre printing on the right side of the paper?

[Kaz]

Oh, and it's a good idea to put a heavy book or such like on top once printed so that the glue within the jigsaw sets again without the jigsaw warping.

[Justin]

then heat proof paper on top, then shut press, and fire.

Is this just teflon or similar?

[JSR]

I sandwich mine in between greaseproof paper and a teflon sheet.

Mind you, my pressing times are always a lot higher than everyone else's. I think my press is a bit old.

[bms]

it's a good idea to put a heavy book or such like on top once printed so that the glue within the jigsaw sets again without the jigsaw warping

The wooden jigsaws don't have a glue holding the sublimation coating to the backing as these now use the UniSub board. You shouldn't have jigsaw pieces warping as they are so small, but the cardboard backing will warp if not layed flat afterwards!

Assuming your press is getting to 190 degrees then you should get a good transfer at that temp. What printer are you using though and what does the image look like? If you have a Ricoh printer and the image looks light brown in colour then this is because you are too hot for too long!

[valentine rhodes]

Martin, i`m using an epsom d88, the image is excellant, but it is very feint on the jigsaw, and when i have fired it and open the press i pull the paper off, it looks as if the print is still on the paper, as if it wants more pressure to push the ink onto the jigsaw.