Heat Press Settings

The heat press settings for your sublimation project depend on the substrate material being used. This guide provides the recommended settings for various common materials.

Keep in mind that these are general guidelines, not strict settings. The temperature and time can vary based on your equipment.

Having trouble? Check out our troubleshooting guide.

  • Aluminum

    Settings:

    • Time: 35 Seconds
    • Temp: 385 F (196 C)
    • Medium Pressure


    Additional Tips:

    • There is usually a protective film on the aluminum that must be removed before pressing
    • Aluminum products will heat all the way through, so be sure to cover both sides with a teflon sheet or parchment paper to prevent stray ink from transferring to the substrate
    • The transfer image must be reversed before printing

  • MDF

    Settings:

    • Time: 60-70 Seconds
    • Temp: 350-360 F (176-182 C)
    • Light-Medium Pressure


    Additional Tips:

    • There may or may not be a protective film on the MDF that must be removed before pressing
    • Be sure the transfer image is on top of the MDF, closest to the heat
    • The transfer image must be reversed before printing
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  • PU (Vegan) Leather

    Settings:

    • Time: 45-60 Seconds
    • Temp: 360 F (182 C)
    • Light-Medium Pressure


    Additional Tips:

    • Be sure the transfer image is on top of the PU leather, closest to the heat
    • The transfer image must be reversed before printing
    Watch Video Example 

  • Linen

    Settings:

    • Time: 40-50 Seconds
    • Temp: 360 F (182 C)
    • Medium Pressure


    Additional Tips:

    • Be sure the transfer image is on top of the PU leather, closest to the heat
    • The transfer image must be reversed before printing

  • Neoprene

    Settings:

    • Time: 35 Seconds
    • Temp: 385 F (196 C)
    • Light-Medium Pressure


    Additional Tips:

    • Be sure the transfer image is on top of the PU leather, closest to the heat
    • The transfer image must be reversed before printing
    • Remove any heat tape slowly in order to not damage neoprene
    Watch Video Example 

  • Glass

    Settings:

    • Time: 60-100 Seconds
    • Temp: 360 F (182 C)
    • Medium Pressure


    Additional Tips:

    • For thicker glass, be sure the transfer image is on top of the glass, closest to the heat
    • The transfer paper should be facing the matte side of the glass rather than the glossy side
    • The transfer image should NOT be reversed before printing
    Watch Video Example 
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