Printing on inkjet fabric sheets

Some helpful tips
We want your first fabric-sheet project to be a success, so we've included the following tips to get you started down the right path:

• Printers don't print white. That means if you're printing on coloured fabric, the white parts of your image will be the same colour as your fabric.

• White fabric gives the truest skin tones and colours.

• The maximum width of your fabric sheet is limited by the width of your printer's paper tray. The maximum length, however, can be varied by printing in banner mode. Refer to the Help file in your software application to learn how to prepare your image to print in banner mode.

• Always verify that the leading edge of the fabric is securely bonded to the backing paper before inserting it into the printer. If the fabric has separated from its backing, it could jam inside the printer.

• Cut, don't pull; loosen threads from the fabric sheet before inserting it into the printer. A rotary cutter and ruler work great for trimming loose threads, but if you don't have them, just use scissors.

• Practicing with plain paper first will save you money and frustration. If the printed colours and placement aren't quite what you expected, simply make the adjustments through your software application and reprint.

• We suggest removing all plain paper from the printer's paper tray and inserting only one fabric sheet at a time to avoid jams.

• Remember to leave at least a 1/4-inch seam allowance on all four sides of your image if you're going to incorporate it into a larger project. If you print all the way to the edge of the fabric, you may end up cutting off some of the design.

• Steam is your enemy, at least when it comes to fabric sheets. Using steam to press pre-treated fabric sheets may leave water spots on the fabric. In addition, the steam may cause the fabric to separate from its paper backing.

• Wrinkles and bubbles on the surface of the fabric sheet can cause printing problems. Check your fabric sheet before printing and, if necessary, iron it to ensure it's smooth and wrinkle-free.