DocCarnage 0 Posted February 27, 2012 I have a US Cutter 15x15 digital heat press, and am using Siser vinyl. If I set the heat temp to what is recommended by Siser, per thier website, it won't even stick. > Can I get some feedback as to what temperature others use with the Siser vinyl?... I'm new to the heat-transfer world and any advice or help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted February 27, 2012 Try increasing your pressure . There should be a screw/knob . I had the same problem starting out & after adjusting the pressure , was good . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr300s 1,272 Posted February 27, 2012 That should be pressed at 315 degree make sure your press is sent on F and not Celsius and like Rodger said maybe a little more pressure. Easy weed is very forgiving so you shouldn't have any problems. Take some small pieces and play with the shirt you already ruined. Try going up in 5 degree at a time until you get it right. Also where did you purchase the shirts? Some stores such as Walmart etc may have some shirts that are treated with a stain retardant which could affect them. If so try getting your shirts from Michael's or JoAnn's Fabric which both carry and go on sale a lot and are nice to work with... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted February 27, 2012 getting a thermometer like ( edited ... not this thermometer http://www.harborfreight.com/non-contact-pocket-thermometer-93983.html , but the 1 Tony posted below ) is a good idea so you can make sure the actual temp is what it is supposed to be . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenmachine 52 Posted February 27, 2012 Hey Rodger, I hate to rain on your parade, but that one is useless for heat pressing. It only goes up to 230 degrees. This one would be much better. http://www.harborfreight.com/infrared-thermometer-93984.html Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markvvq 14 Posted February 27, 2012 I had the same problem. As mentioned earlier the press said centigrade but it was actually farenheit. I used a meat thermometor to verify. Now it works perfectly. My press was not from US Cutters but was a cheap import. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomasB 23 Posted February 28, 2012 I had the same problem when I first started off ( not to long ago Like Rodger said "pressure" more of it. I tried raising temps and soon realized I was burning the vinyl/transfer and leaving brown spots on my light coloured tee's. Depending on the brand it could also be coated with a stain guard or the material cured with a colour retainer ( to help prevent the colour washing out ). I have used Gildan only with no issues. Tip: pre-heat shirt 10 seconds to remove moisture then apply. Hope this helps, TomasB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted February 28, 2012 Hey Rodger, I hate to rain on your parade, but that one is useless for heat pressing. It only goes up to 230 degrees. This one would be much better. http://www.harborfre...eter-93984.html Tony Hey Tony , Good catch !!! Rain is GOOD , it keeps things from drying up .Thanks for catching that . I have several of the cheaper thermometers I keep in trucks to check tire/bearing temps . I have never checked my press as I have never had any problem after adding more pressure . I am still wanting to buy a heat transfer maker like you had or the cheaper 1 . I think the months got shorter because the bills seem to come much faster than they used to .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenmachine 52 Posted February 28, 2012 No problem just keeping you as honest as you like to be. Will I see you in AC for the ISS Show in 2 weeks? Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted February 28, 2012 I would realy like to go to that show . i went 1 time & it was very impressive . I stayed overnight & still could have spent more time . They had alot of hand painting people & stuff there . That stuff takes talent !!! I don't think i will make it this time as just about everything is not cooperating including my knee . MRI tonight will find out what's wrong . I think iIhad the pressure set too high Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
