How To Use Your Heat Press

Turn it on. Heat presses are often compatible with a standard house electrical socket. No need for an adapter or different outlet. When the t-shirt heat press arrives, just plug it in and turn it on.

Set temperature. Adjust the thermostat setting to the temperature that is required by the process you’re using.

Set the timer. Depending on your machine, the type of transfer, and the blank this can be anywhere from 45 seconds to 3 minutes. If you’re using a direct to garment printer this will change depending on ink and fabric.

Open the press. Then, set your t-shirt down on the side you’re placing the design on facing up.

Preheat or Pre-press your garment. This is sometimes an optional step. It’s used to remove any excess moisture or creases from the shirt. Some shirts come with a pre-treatment wash, and heating up the garment with the t-shirt heat press helps adhesion.

Place transfer. Place the transfer on the shirt facing down. You can use a combination of t-squares, rulers, laser alignment tools or custom cut templates to make sure each design is placed correctly.

Close press. Ensure the press locks firmly in place. Some models use air pressure to help close and open the t-shirt heat press. Your hands are free to do other things.

Start timer. Your timer may start automatically 

Open the press. Once the timer goes off, open the t-shirt heat press and peel the transfer paper from your shirt. Some heat presses will open automatically so you cannot “burn” the shirt.

Turn it on. Heat presses are often compatible with a standard house electrical socket. No need for an adapter or different outlet. When the t-shirt heat press arrives, just plug it in and turn it on.

Set temperature. Adjust the thermostat setting to the temperature that is required by the process you’re using.

Set the timer. Depending on your machine, the type of transfer, and the blank this can be anywhere from 45 seconds to 3 minutes. If you’re using a direct to garment printer this will change depending on ink and fabric.

Open the press. Then, set your t-shirt down on the side you’re placing the design on facing up.

Preheat or Pre-press your garment. This is sometimes an optional step. It’s used to remove any excess moisture or creases from the shirt. Some shirts come with a pre-treatment wash, and heating up the garment with the t-shirt heat press helps adhesion.

Place transfer. Place the transfer on the shirt facing down. You can use a combination of t-squares, rulers, laser alignment tools or custom cut templates to make sure each design is placed correctly.

Close press. Ensure the press locks firmly in place. Some models use air pressure to help close and open the t-shirt heat press. Your hands are free to do other things.

Start timer. Your timer may start automatically 

Open the press. Once the timer goes off, open the t-shirt heat press and peel the transfer paper from your shirt. Some heat presses will open automatically so you cannot “burn” the shirt.