Basic technical paper

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Copy/print What type of copier/printer can I use? Which copy settings should I use for my transfers? Why is the transfer damaged when it comes out of the copier/printer? Can I copy/print a transfer twice? Sales Does Basic Technical Paper also sell products to print? How can I place an order? Do you also sell T-shirts? Why don’t you sell all types of textile? Which formats do your transfers have? What are your payment conditions? Can I pay on account? Can I return goods? Do I have to pay shipment costs? Print How can I make a good transfer? Which temperature is the best to print on textile? Which is the best pressure that I can use? What time should I apply? The transfer paper does not let loose easily from the article to be printed Can you also peel off the transfer paper of CopyFUN transfers when cold? What is an A-pad and when is it used? A number of points to pay attention to: Washing How many times can a transfer be washed? How long can i keep the quality as good as possible?
Copy/print What type of copier/printer can I use? •Copiers/printers with oil-fusing can print virtually all transfers (CopyFUN Blue, Grey, Black, Yellow, White, Labels, Orange and Black). •Copiers/printers without oil-fusing (the new generation of oil-free copiers) can only copy transfers on to ligh
Copy/print Which copy settings should I use for my transfers? •In general you can use heavy paper for your transfers unless the instructions for use determine otherwise. •We recommend using the setting for normal paper for copiers/printers with hot fusing. •Certain copiers/printers are pigheaded, and you
Copy/print Why is the transfer damaged when it comes out of the copier/printer? •Check the temperature and paper settings again. •The paper is not suitable for your copier/printer. •The paper is not suitable for an oil-free copier/printer. -CopyFUN Orange and Black have been especially developed for oil-free copiers/p
Copy/print Can I copy/print a transfer twice? No, a transfer is for single use only.
Sales Does Basic Technical Paper also sell products to print? Of course, we carry various products such as mouse mats, bags, Gildan T-shirts and baby, school, kitchen and winter articles. You can print anything you want. Cotton, polyester, wood, cardboard, metal or aluminium. We cannot carry this huge range of di
Sales How can I place an order? •Per mail info@basicpaper.com •Telephone +31 (0)30 – 24 12 120 •Fax +31 (0)30 – 24 12 622
Sales Do you also sell T-shirts? Yes, our range, however, is limited to white and black Gildan T-shirts. For other kind of fabrics please contact Basic Technical Paper.
Sales Why don’t you sell all types of textile? We want to offer you the broadest choice and the best price/quality relationship. 5 different brand names, 20 different colours and 6 different sizes per product requires a large debit entry that we do not want to pass on to you. Basic Technical Paper pro
Sales Which formats do your transfers have? •A3 and A4 formats. •Ink jet and sublimation transfer paper can also be purchased in rolls of 20 metres.
Sales What are your payment conditions? Can I pay on account? •Your first order is sent COD or collected from your credit card as standard. You can purchase on account from your second order. •You can settle the amount within 30 days after receiving the invoice as standard.
Sales Can I return goods? •Yes, as long as the goods are returned within 8 days after receipt providing a valid reason. -You will be sent a credit note once we hare received the goods back by post at our address: BASIC TECHNICAL PAPER Returns, Nautilusweg 50, 3542 AV UTRE
Sales Do I have to pay shipment costs? •Yes, the shipment costs are € 7.50. •Your order will be sent through TPG unless otherwise stated. •Any orders higher than € 224.99 (excluding VAT) will be delivered free destination.
Print How can I make a good transfer? 3 important points to ensure good transfers: TPT: Temperature, Pressure, Time.
Print Which temperature is the best to print on textile? You can transfer correctly at 190° C. This will also give good release from the transfer paper.
Print Which is the best pressure that I can use? •White and light fabrics: as high as possible (at least 4 bar) •Darker and Black fabrics: medium pressure (3-4 bar) •Hard materials: as high as possible (at least 4 bar)
Print What time should I apply? •Light cotton fabrics 20-25 seconds •Darker cotton fabrics 25 seconds •Metal and aluminium 120 seconds (with an A-Pad) •Wood and cardboard 10 seconds (without an A-Pad) •Polyester 6 seconds
Print The transfer paper does not let loose easily from the article to be printed •Too little pressure, heat or time has been applied. -Read the instructions for use of the used transfer and check the following: !- Is the temperature of your transfer press correct? !- Have you observed the press time? !- Can the p
Print Can you also peel off the transfer paper of CopyFUN transfers when cold? No, all CopyFUN transfers must be peeled off when hot (hot-peel).
Print What is an A-pad and when is it used? An A-pad is a rubber mat that must be used for products that require a longer transfer time such as with pottery, aluminium and metal. The rubber mat protects the sharpness of the images.
Print A number of points to pay attention to: • Always keep zippers and buttons outside the press. • Double-sided transferring. It is important that the already printed side is not damaged or becomes stuck to the bottom of the press when double-sided transferring. We recommend using a somewhat greas
Washing How many times can a transfer be washed? Transfer printing is not screen printing. Your image may wear by 3% to a maximum of 40% with every wash. The more press pressure you use, the better your image will have penetrated into your fabric which means that the image will stay in place longer.
Washing How long can i keep the quality as good as possible? Observe the following washing instructions to ensure the quality is kept on a high level as long as possible. • Delicate wash (inside out) • Temperature 30/40°C • Do not tumble dry • Do not spin dry • Do not dry clean •