
This white toner laser printer is here specifically for heat press applications. With the proper settings it can print full color heat transfers for both hard and soft surfaces.
Policies
MACCLab Orientation and the completion of Intro to Heat Transfers is required to use this machine. Those with previous heat transfer experience who believe they are proficient in using this machine and the heat press can opt for a private proficiency test with a qualified instructor.
Intellectual Property Rights
No products containing licensed, trademarked, copyrighted, or patented material is to be produced within the makerspace without the appropriate, demonstrable, right to do so. Creative commons licenses are acceptable for single items created for personal use. Mass production and/or sale of creative commons items is not allowed unless explicitly stated within the conditions specified by the author or creator of the work.
Pricing
4 varieties of heat transfer paper is available for purchase at the sign in desk:
Heat Transfer Paper for Hard Surfaces- $1.00 per sheet
Heat Transfer Paper for Light Fabrics – $1.00 per sheet
Opaque Heat Transfer Paper for Dark Fabrics – $2.00 per sheet
No Weed Heat Transfer Paper for Dark Fabrics – $3.00 per sheet (includes parchment necessary for applying transfers)
If alternate varieties are desired, please contact the Makerspace Coordinator for special order.
If you bring your own heat transfer paper, it must be specifically for a white toner laser printer. Show it to the desk attendant for approval before use.
Equipment Reservations
Scheduled in increments of 30 minutes. Reservation of the printer includes a reservation for the CAD station computer. The reservation for a heat press must be made separately from the printer and is specific to either the Insta Heat Press or Multifunction Heat Press.
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