Subli t - platen marks remain after printing.

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Shipz wrote:Is that the same Graeme that does the plastisol transfers from Artbrands etc.
Yes it is. Something I've been going to order for the past 2 years, but can never make my mind up which ones to get :D
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Hiya, have you tried the suggestions already mentioned on this thread?
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Justin - I think Shipz means marks from heat plate edges, not paper edges.
I had the same problem and I'm also using xpress t-shirts. Please try to reduce temperature but extend the time. That should reduce heat press marks a little bit and then straight after pressing quick ironing with loads of steam. It works for me ;)
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My apols! That'll teach me to read threads quickly ;-)
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When I print tees I always use the press afterward to iron out the lines (avoiding the printed area obviously).

Doesn't get rid of them completely but it does reduce them.

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I think you should try this http://thetshirtman.co.uk/ .
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I realise this is an old post but I just wondered if anyone over time has perfected the art of printing t shirts without leaving the platen mark? I did a polo shirt this morning as a trial and I was careful to avoid pressing over the buttons and I ripped the edges of the paper with the image on it. I put a sheet of paper inside the shirt and then covered the lot with a large sheet of paper. [yes I know, that's a lot of paper]. Anyway the image came out fine and there were no paper edge marks, but the platen marks were definitely there. I pressed at 185 for 60 secs. I used a steam iron on it immediately after but you can still see it. Any suggestions please?
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