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Can you use a regular printer for printable HTV?

Printable HTV Vinyl

We understand that many of you have been receiving inquiries from your customers about using a regular printer for printable HTV vinyl. VISION as a leading China heat transfer vinyl factory, printable heat transfer vinyl is a very special type among all vinyls, we would like to provide some information and guidance on printable HTV vinyl.

What is printable HTV vinyl?

It is important to understand what printable HTV vinyl is. Printable HTV vinyl is a type of vinyl that can be printed on using an inkjet printer and then transferred onto fabric using heat. This type of vinyl allows for customized designs and branding to be added onto various fabric items, such as t-shirts, bags, and hats.

Why manufacture printable HTV vinyl?

Because majority vinyls are cutting, after weeding blank parts, then transfer onto fabrics. And those works are suitable for logos, patterns, numbers and letters. But if you want just 1 piece transferred designs for large format printing, then regular heat transfer vinyls may be won’t suitable any more. Other wise, it will have harder touch feel, won’t be ventilate when we dressing the transferred shirts. In such situations, then the Printable vinyl is very good to solve such requirements.

Printable transfer Vinyl

Printable transfer Vinyl

Can you print a printable HTV with a regular printer?

Printable HTV is a type of vinyl that can be printed on using an inkjet printer and then transferred onto fabric using heat. Printable vinyls can transfer for big format patterns in one piece but won’t affect it’s ventilate characters. However, not all inkjet printers are capable of handling this type of vinyl. And may be some friends will ask “for the printable vinyl printing, can I use a regular pinter on printing?”

Answer for this question is “NO”! This answer is only for the printable heat transfer vinyl produced in VISION factory. For printable heat transfer vinyl for inkjet printers, it request eco-solvent printers, that means the printer can recognize printable vinyls and can print with eco-solvent ink.

Print design with eco-solvent ink

Print design with eco-solvent ink

In market, most users use Roland printing-cutting all-in-one machine. Such types machines mainly prints with eco-solvent ink, on papers or films very well. Especially for printable heat transfer vinyl materials.

Once you have printed your design onto the printable HTV vinyl, you will need to transfer it onto your fabric using heat. This process typically involves placing the vinyl onto the fabric, covering it with a protective sheet, and then using a heat press or iron to apply heat and pressure to the vinyl. It is important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for transferring the vinyl onto the fabric to achieve the best results.

Looking for Reliable Printable HTV Vinyl Suppliers

What is the best brand of printable heat transfer vinyl? For VISION Printable vinyl, are made of PU Material. Normal sizes are 0.5*25M roll, or 0.61*50M rolls. If you still have any issue with VISION product, don’t hesitate to contact us freely.

At VISION factory, our printable HTV vinyl is easy to use and provides durable, long-lasting results. We take pride in our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, and we are confident that our printable HTV vinyl products will meet your needs and exceed your expectations.VISION heat transfer vinyl factory

As a leading China factory for printable HTV vinyl, we are here to provide you with the guidance and support you need to achieve the best results with our products. Thank you for your continued support, and please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.