Here are some tips when using the laser dark and B paper:
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Check the A-FoilMake sure you're printing on the matte side of the A-Foil. One side is glossy and the other is matte.
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Pre-warmWarm up the press bed and the B-Paper before printing to remove moisture and apply the first few prints of the day.
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Avoid white spotsTo prevent white spots from appearing on unprinted areas, place five sheets of copy paper on top of the B-Paper before applying the A-Foil.
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Use a slow, fluid motionWhen separating the B-Paper from the A-Foil, work slowly and use a fluid motion without lifting them off the heat press's lower plate.
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Check your printoutBefore starting the process, you can create multiple transfers from an A3 sheet and test them one by one.
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Use the heat pressWork with the heat from the press and don't be too slow when separating the A and B.
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Get a feel for the mediaLearn how the media feels and when you can let it unroll itself at the end of the process.
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Dog ear the cornerDog ear the corner you peel from to make it easier to start peeling the sheets apart.
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Grip the A sheetWhen separating the A and B sheets, grip the A sheet on the bottom.
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Don't come up away from the pressAvoid coming up away from the press, as this can cause you to lose fine detail.