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Geo Knight DK16: 14x16" Digital Heat Transfer Press: $849.95

Geo Knight DK20: 16x20" Digital Heat Transfer Press: $999.95

Geo Knight DK7 Cap Transfer Press: $595

ChromaBlast™ is a unique patented ink and media combination driven by powerful print software to create the best cotton imaging system available.  As heat and pressure is applied to the cotton, a chemical cross-link with cotton occurs. The result is a customized cotton shirt with soft hand, vibrant color and superior washability.

It runs from a standard PC and utilizes off-the-shelf-graphics software to create instant personalized images.   In a simple three-step process, the ChromaBlast system involves designing  and customizing you image on your computer, printing through the ChromaBlast driver and adjusting color as needed onto the ChromaBlast media, and finally, cross-linking the image to the cotton through the use of a heat press.

The key to the ChromaBlast Digital Color Imaging System is the chemical bonding between the ink and the coating on the media. Where the ink chemistry and the media coating chemistry touch, there is a cross-link reaction under heat and pressure that chemically bonds the image to the cotton. The cross-link creates a very strong and nearly permanent bond. Remove the paper and the image area is tattooed into the shirt itself. The overprint area from the media does physically transfer, but washes away because it has no ink to react to in the non-image area. The area around the image has a very light feel that becomes nearly imperceptible after one wash.

The result is a vibrant colorful image on the garment that looks, feels and breathes like nothing else in the market. Imagine giving your customers the ability to print what they need, when they need it. Now imagine all of this from the digital desktop printing system that uses dry, clean inks and can be operated right in their facility, office or virtually anywhere by their graphic design or marketing staff.

What is the cost?  The cost per image ranges from around $2.00 to $2.50 for an 8” x 10” image. Remember… this is a digital imaging system. This estimated image cost includes the ChromaBlast media and the ChromaBlast ink. The ChromaBlast software driver is included with the system.

Recommended Applications
White or light colored fabrics in 100% cotton.
PRINTING
Print using the supplied ChromaBlast Driver program only.
The print side of ChromaBlast media is opposite the ChromaBlast logo.
• For the Epson C88 and R1800, place print side face up in the printer tray.
• For the Epson 4800, place print side face down in the printer tray.

Mirror Image: Check this box in the ChromaBlast Driver to ensure the image prints in reverse and that text appears correctly when image is transferred. If your image is already reversed in your graphic program, leave this box unchecked.

TRANSFERRING THE IMAGE USING A COMMERCIAL HEAT PRESS
1. If desired, you may trim the non-printed area before transferring, leaving .25 in. margin around the printed area.
2. Place garment on the heat press. Cover with ChromaBlast paper with image face down.
3. Press image according to proper pressure, heat, and time settings.
4. Peel the paper off the shirt while the shirt is still hot using an even motion.
5. Stretch the image area while the shirt is hot from both left to right and top to bottom to reduce the hand.

HEAT PRESS SETTINGS
• Pressure: Heavy. If using a pneumatic press, set the pressure to 60 psi.
• Temperature and Time: 350°F (176°C) for 45-60 seconds
Due to variations in cotton garments and in heat presses, time and temperature can be adjusted for preferred performance up to 400°F for 25 seconds. Some scorching may occur, but will wash out.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Store ChromaBlast media in a cool, dry area within the provided plastic storage bag. Do not remove from carton until ready to use.