Author: Coastal Business Supplies

Heat Transfer Paper: Inkjet vs. Laser

I wanted to give some light on a subject that I get questions about every day.  When choosing a heat transfer paper, should you choose inkjet or laser?

Inkjet printers have a higher quality print than laser printers with a larger selection of heat transfer papers to choose from. The options range from papers that excel in soft hand, less border, great color and more. Inkjet printers are easy to set up and you may already have one at home or in your office. Also, transfer papers for inkjet printers are more universal; they will work on most inkjet printers. However, inkjet printers tend to be more expensive when it comes to printing and ink replenishing. Continue reading “Heat Transfer Paper: Inkjet vs. Laser”

Images: The Good and the Bad

Have you ever taken a nice looking image from the internet only to find that it wasn’t so nice when you printed it? The image probably looked great on your screen, but when you printed it, it either printed at the size of a thumbnail or looked “blocky” or “pixilated”, right? This is because of image resolution. So, I want to share with you the difference between a good and bad image.

I want to make this as quick and painless as possible, so, without getting too technical, let’s start with resolution.  Continue reading “Images: The Good and the Bad”

My new favorite product: Digi-Trans No Weed Laser Transfer Paper

Don’t let the newness of Digi-Trans No Weed Laser Transfer Paper fool you. This paper truly stands up to its expectations. 

Most heat transfer papers on the market have that dreaded polymer background that forces you to trim your image. So, you can either trim it by hand or use a vinyl-cutting machine. Using scissors isn’t bad, unless you have a very intricate design that isn’t just four cuts to a square. And vinyl cutting machines can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, making it quite a costly investment.  Continue reading “My new favorite product: Digi-Trans No Weed Laser Transfer Paper”