laser transfer paper

[NASH]

Okay i see your point, but some one in the field told that you`ll get better results and longevity if you use Epson Durabite inks, maybe someone can clarify this

[mrs maggot]

i use durabite inks in my copier for dark jet paper, i get good results which wash well, but i am not in the really cheap stag night t's so cant really comment

[TonyM]

It seems a bit difficult to get a straight answer?
Not being funny , but is there some snobbery involved? LOL
I too like produce a quality long lasting product
BUT
occasionally people want tat.
They want cheap and cheerful
I have purchased a quality laser printer (mainly for photographic reasons, and I must say they stand off the paper and look fantastic) but was thinking I may as well use it for transfers on the lower quality i keep getting requested . That makes sense, does it not?
I can print thousands on the huge toners it uses and I may as well print the transfers too.
I will continue to do the quality sublimation garments and cups etc.
I was just seeking advice as to a decent transfer paper that uses a toner and gives a decent result on fabrics and ceramic.
Cheers

TonyM

[mrs maggot]

sorry i was replying to nash, who seems to be on about inkjet printers, no snobbery involved, just cant see the point in working for nothing, and i would hate to think of a customer saying to a mate, i want some t shirts done was thinking of trying lauras and them saying "dont bother mate we had some done for that stag weekend and they were shite it faded after a few washes" for no matter how much you tell people they are for "limited wear" or however you could word it - i know thats sods law would work that way with me

i did press some laser paper onto mugs - these were just the £1 for 4 asda ones, and it worked, of course it will scratch off, but the image will go on the mug. i seem to remember there was a post many many moons ago about having a go at printing onto non sub mugs which was why i had a go, 2 of them are still in my husbands workshop and the wording is still on them (mind you workshop mugs are not cleaned that often are they)

[purpledragon]

for cheap stag shirts you're best sticking with cheap inkjet transfers or flex , i havnt really seen cheap laser transfers but the majic touch ones are pretty good but bloody expensive

[bms]

They aren't that expensive - around £45 + vat for 100 sheets of A4.CPM will transfer to hard surfaces and TTC will give results on light colour garments. TTC costing 54p for an A4 sheet plus toner plus T-Shirt is cheap(ish) isn't it?

[purpledragon]

I suppose so Martin, i was basing it on wow papaer i suppose which works out around 3 quid a print

[John G]

It seems a bit difficult to get a straight answer?

I gave you a straight answer on my last reply. "Try the magic touch range of papers". Can't see what's not straight about that.

Cheaper papers (ebay) and they'll do the job on a t' shirt but basically they are crap and will either fall off or crack after 1st wash. Laser onto mugs can be done, but thats crap too! it'll scratch off. Offer crap and there won't be any repeat custom.

[TGal]

I use the following papers with good results....

For lights - Techni-Print 4.0
For darks - Laser 1 Opaque

If you're looking for self-weeding papers then the Image Clip range is worth looking at.

All of the above are Neenah papers (the US manufacturer) and are available from yolo in UK.

[mgibbs]

I use the following papers with good results....

For lights - Techni-Print 4.0
For darks - Laser 1 Opaque

If you're looking for self-weeding papers then the Image Clip range is worth looking at.

All of the above are Neenah papers (the US manufacturer) and are available from yolo in UK.

I've just tried my first laser transfer onto a cotton t-shirt.
I used CLC Evolution paper and while the result looked good the transfer cracked when I stretched the t-shirt sideways.

Is this common or would the above paper, for example, be more flexible?

Any other paper recommendations would be gratefully received.

Thanks

Mark