We appreciate receiving your questions about
Photos on Fabric using Bubble Jet Set 2000
and inkjet
Printable Fabric Sheets. It is always
delightful
to view craft projects you all produce.
Below we've answered some of the most
frequently asked questions at
Australian Country Quilts. If your question is not
answered please
email us, we will endeavor to
do our best to help you.
DO YOU NEED
HELP
using
Craft clipart CDs? click here
DO YOU NEED
HELP
using
Bubble Jet Set? see below
DO YOU NEED HELP using inkjet fabric sheets? see below
HOW DOES Bubble
Jet Set 2000 WORK?
BJS 2000
was designedto bond dye molecules with fibre, specifically
100% cottons and 100% silks. DO NOT use fabrics with anysynthetic fibres, this includes the poly/cotton fabrics as BJS does NOT adhere to polyester content. BJS acts as
a fixative, the same way as dying fabric. It sets the ink from your printer
into the fibres of the fabric and makes it permanent and washable.
WHAT IS THE SHELF
LIFE OF THE PRODUCT?
The manufacturer states the Bubble Jet Set has a shelf life of 1year.
PREMIUM Printable Fabric no expiry
date. Provided fabric remains inside sealed plastic bag provided.
Printed Treasures yellows over time as the fabric is not
sealed. This is true for any brand of inkjet fabric not sealed as the air
affects the treated fabrics.
WILL THIS PRODUCT WORK ON MY PRINTER?
This product will work with any printer that uses an ink
cartridge this means the printer will be of inkjet or bubblejet
technology.
WILL THIS PRODUCT DAMAGE MY PRINTER?
NO. The BJS solution is soaked into the fabric and dried before it is used in the printer, it does not connect with the printer's mechanisms. Simply feed fabric through your printer exactly like a sheet of paper.
Do ensure all loose threads are trimmed off and removed before placing in your printer.
DO I NEED TO PRE WASH THE FABRIC?
This product was tested with many different fabrics and there is no indications
that you need to pre wash the fabric
before applying the Bubble Jet Set solution. However, we recommend you
do pre wash fabrics all fabrics.
HOW MUCH COLOUR LOST SHOULD I EXPECT?
This is very important to understand because the results may vary
depending on what type of printer you may have.
Testing on various brands have
shown that Hewlett Packard
-Epson & Canon give the least amount of colour lost compared
to any other printer's tested. However, this also depends on what mode you print in
because many printers have the capability to put more ink
on the fabric, giving a brighter
appearance.
Fabric will absorb most of the ink and
it will appear to have faded but in reality the fabric is heavier than paper.
SHOULD THE COLOUR LOOK DIFFERENT ON FABRIC?
Yes. The colour will look different on fabric because of the density of the
fabric. This process is no different than dyeing any fabric. It
is important to know that colours will look deeper on fabric and appear lighter
on paper.
CAN I REUSE THE PRODUCT?
Yes. Bubble Jet Set solution. Pour any excess liquid back into the bottle immediately. It is important to
remember to put the top on thebottle after you have finished using it.
Inkjet fabric sheets
can be
reused on the unprinted fabric. The Page Setup will require adjustment to accept the smaller
size fabric/paper sheet.
Alternatively purchase A6 size which is perfect
for 6 x 4 photos
and quilt labels.
CAN I BLOW DRY THE FABRIC?
Yes. After the rinse process lay the fabric on a dry
towel and pat dry first then blow dry.
CAN I
USE ANY PRINTER?
YES. PREMIUM printable fabric
brand will
feed through any printer. Slow down the printing process by changing
the Paper type to Matte paper.
No. In our experience no
other brand of fabric sheets will feed through a laser printer
successfully.
Inkjet printers are best for
this process as images are impregnated by dying into the fibres.
Laser printers are a pigment
ink when rubbed against other fibres will slowly rub off the fabric to
a small degree.
WILL THE PRINT FADE WITH CONTINUOUS WASHING?
YES. Remember, this process is equivalent to dyeing fabric and if
you wash any fabric over and over again you will see fading in the colours. Washing powder with enzymes fades fabric faster than the sun
We recommend
washing in a mild dishwashing liquid
or Wool Mix. This will
greatly reduce the fading.
Note: Matilda's Own inkjet fabric is not
recommended for frequent laundry.
INSTRUCTIONS INKJET FABRIC
SHEETS - PREMIUM Create and Image/Photo/ Label or Document on your computer screen
or scanner. Remove all paper from the printer.
Once you have the
image ready to print on your computer screen.
Load one Fabric sheet into your printer.
Go to File > Print > Properties
Paper size = A4
Quality = Photo
Paper Type
= Plain Paper. (Laser printers Paper Type = Matte paper)
Allow to dry minimum 1 hour overnight is best.
Remove backing paper.
Rinse in a large tub of water and fabric softner to remove excess inks. Holding the fabric by two corners is
best. Continue moving fabric in the water until all excess in appears to be washed
out. DO NOT wring out or squeeze fabric to remove water.
Lay flat on a towel. Speeding up the drying process will
reduce ink bleeds. Use a hair dryer to complete drying.
USA INKJET FABRIC SHEETS MIRACLE
- PRINTED TREASURES
COLOR PLUS - PHOTO FABRIC
Important Note:
These fabric sheets are American A4 size 8.5" x 11" therefore the page
setup needs to be adjusted.
Go to File > Page setup > Paper Size = Letter not A4.
Create and Image/Photo/ Label or Document on your
computer screen or multifunction printer. Remove all paper from the printer.
Load
one Fabric sheet into your printer. Once you have the
image ready to print on your computer screen
Go to File > Print > Properties
Paper size = Letter
Quality = Photo
Paper Type
= Paper now you can Press Print.
Follow
manufacturer instructions to complete.
We suggest in the Final step Lay flat on a towel to dry
speeding up the drying process will reduce ink bleeds. Use a hair dryer to
complete drying. Please note: Ironing fabric while wet will cause fabric to
distort.
DO
I HAVE TO IRON THE FABRIC TO HEAT SET IT? YES. Bubble Jet Set
YES.
Miracle Fabric Sheets require heat setting - see
instructions.
NO. Premium Printable Fabric
NO. Printed Treasures
NO. Photo Fabric
NO. Matilda's Own - Caution NOT recommended for frequent
laundry.
NO. Color Plus
WHY IS FABRIC PRINTING DIFFERENT FROM PAPER PRINTING?
Paper printing will have a different effect on ink than fabric printing.
The
colours will appear to be different but in reality it is because of the change
of fibre from paper to fabric. You will find colour changes even when printing on different types of paper, such as a high gloss to a matt or satin paper.
CAN I USE GENERIC INK CARTRIDGES?(non genuine) It is
recommended the setting time needs to be longer for
greater success 24 hours would be
a good idea. Testing with
generic inks have found the generic cartridges for Inkjet
printers bleed.
We suggesta test with the 24 hour setting time and then decide.
If the test is not successful (fading and bleeding),
only usegenuine brand inkjet cartridges
which have greater
stablility, yielding higher quality.
IS THE PRODUCT TOXIC OR DANGEROUS?
Bubble Jet Set does contain formaldehyde We
highly recommend using rubber gloves if you are sensitive to chemicals. Open windows
when using. The product is 85% water and contains many laundry detergent
ingredients.
Inkjet fabric sheets are NON toxic. Once printed all manufactured
brands
recommend rinsing the fabric before sewing especially for children's
articles.
A
FABRIC FOLD WARNING! Do not let the fabric fold back on itself. Loose ink can collect in any
folds and spread onto other images. Rinse each printed fabric
sheet individually in a laundry sink of water with Dishwashing liquid. As with dyeing any fabric be sure all the chemical and excess dye are out
of fabric before removing from the water.
DOES THE WEIGHT OF FABRIC EFFECT PRINT QUALITY?
Yes, the weight of the fabric can have an effect on the quality. In most cases the
closer the weave the better the quality. This also varies
with each printer!
Using envelope setting with printers
that feed up and over, will adjust for thicker paper feed.
WHY
IS THE FABRIC WHITE? The best results are produced on white
fabric sheets. This stops the colours from mixing and producing muted photo
colour.
COPYRIGHT - HOW DO I KNOW? Here is a copy of an email that was sent to Homespun
MagazineJune 2004 about Copyright issues.We put it
here because many people ask, how do I know, if what they are doing
with patterns is legal or not.We do not wish
to offend anyone, only to answer your questions and keep you all
informed. As the saying goes, ignorance is no excuse.
06/06/04 10:01 pm
Hello Homespun
Recently at a patchwork group meeting the discussion came up aboutcopyright. Most of the members believe
they
are not contravening copyright,as they have
read the Homespun points on copyright.
These members, as with many different groups visited, photocopypatterns. One member will buy the pattern or magazine and the
restof the group copy it. Other members
make the patterns and sell themat craftshows and
in craft shops. Is this an infringement of copyright?
If a member copies a portion of a doll pattern and a portion of a
quiltpattern, then puts them in one pattern
and sells
it as her own pattern, isthis allowed?
This member says they are not taking more
than 10% of any one(whole) pattern.
After reading your explanation about copyright, I find myself
wondering howthe average person can
understand the issue completely. It is all verynicely put, about imitation and copying. However I do not
believe that thegeneral craftsperson
believes they are doing anything wrong.
Perhaps it could be written in less subtle terminology, as this seems
toproduce some grey areas.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Catherine Sanchez"
To: <kathleenstone>
Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 9:31 AM
Subject: Re: copyright
Dear Kathleen
Thank you for contacting Homespun in relation to your copyright
queries andI appreciate you drawing theseissuesto our attention. I will certainlylook at publishing another article on this controversial
subject matter assoon as possible but in the meantime, I would certainly appreciate
yourunderstanding as to what is being
contravened in the patchwork groupmeetings
you attend.
Unfortunately all your members, who are doing what was detailed in
youroriginal email, are breaking the law.
This relates to photocopying patterns,
selling craft wares for personal gain and copying parts of patterns
andmarketing them as their original designs.
Copyright laws stipulate that every person must own their own pattern
ortheir own magazine and must not photocopy
these patterns to give to otherpeople. They
must be for their use only. That means that every member in theclass must own a copy of Homespun magazine for example or a copy of apattern that they wish to make. Notonly is this a designer's livelihood butit
is also our business and your members are hurting both by photocopyinginformation and distributing it amongst each other. In other words,
whateach member is doing is completely
illegal.
In relation to selling someone's design for personal gain, this is
alsoillegal unless you have the express
permission
of the designer of thatproduct. As
copyright laws state, creating a design is usually "limited tomaking that item for private and domestic use. If you want to
make items forsale, you will nearly always
need express permission fromthe copyrightowner."
In relation to copying parts of patterns and including these in other'original' designs, this is still breaching copyright.
The understanding ofnot taking 10% of any
one (whole) pattern is misunderstood. You may beinspired by
somebody's way of creating a particular design but if you usetheir designs or templates, even portions of them,
this is considered to bebreaching
copyright.
We, at Homespun, would appreciate it if you could draw the attention
ofthese issues to the other members of your
clubs. Various papers on allmanners of
topics can be found on the copyright website which is located atwww.copyright.org.au and these can be downloaded for personal use. One
paperwhich will answer your questions can
be found under Information Sheets andis
titled Craftworkers (Hobby) G21.
I hope this answers your questions and I would appreciate it if you
couldensure your members are following
legal procedures when making their craft
items.
Manufacturers
Instructions for
using Bubble Jet Set
On the label of the bottle: Shake well and pour solution into flat pan. Saturate fabric in the solution for five
minutes. Allow fabric to dry. Iron fabric to the smooth side of freezer paper. Cut size to fit your printer. Print on treated fabric, and let sit for 30
minutes. Hand wash fabric with a mild detergent or machine wash in cold water on delicate cycle. When washing by hand please read additional information on back of
bottle. Precautions: Rubber Gloves recommended. Use only
in areas with adequate ventilation. Use only as directed. Results may vary
with different printers and inks. Additional Information: Wash printed fabric by hand for at
least 2 minutes. Allow the fabric to drip dry or lay flat on a towel.
Blow dry for faster results. Do not ring fabric.
A newsletter from the
BJS Manufacturer:
This letter is for all Bubble
Jet Set 2000 users. My name is Jerome Jenkins and my job responsibility is to
educate and demonstrate to all crafters how to properly use the product Bubble
Jet Set 2000. I am writing this letter to all crafters because there is a lot
of incorrect information out there about how to use this product.If you are using or selling the Original Bubble Jet Set formula please tell all consumers that this product has been replaced with the Bubble Jet Set 2000. The Bubble Jet Set 2000 will work with HP printers and all other printers. This product replaced the original formula - we do not manufacture the
Original Formula any longer. This product cannot be heat set. If you attempt to heat set this product
it will not work at all! Many crafters attempt to make the image permanent by
heating in the dryer or with a iron. The final step "which is washing
the fabric with a mild detergent" is necessary in making this product
work correctly.
This product only works with 100% cotton or 100% silk. If you use fabrics
with synthetic blends, it will not work. Must be 100% cotton or silk. Results will vary with different printers.
DO WASH IN COLD WATER! --- If you do not wash your designs,
it will BLEED! The purpose for this step is to get the loose inks out
of the
fabric.
Bubble Jet Set 2000 - IMPORTANT UPDATE
Hp has currently release some new printers that do not have favourable results
with the Bubble Jet Set 2000. These new inks can achieve a 50% permanency rate,
which is unacceptable. This new ink is placed in cartridge no. 10 and 11.
We
have listed all the printers that use these cartridges below.
New updates will
be posted soon.
Bubble Jet Set 2000 not recommended with the following printers:
HP cp 1700 HP 2600 Business Inkjet
HP 2000 Business Inkjet
HP 2500 Business Inkjet
HP 2200 Business Inkjet HP 2230 Business Inkjet
HP 2250 Business Inkjet
HP 2280 Business Inkjet
