Most sublimation transfer papers have a right side and a wrong side, which are easily identified by the words “This Side Up”…right??? … WRONG! Unfortunately, most transfer papers do not have an easy identifying mark to designate which side should be printed on.
In most cases, there are markings on the package as to which side is up, but if you are one of those who likes to rip things open, there is a good chance you will either miss or obliterate the necessary information for paper orientation. But have no fear, in most cases one side is slightly brighter than the other and that is the correct side for printing.
However, identifying the correct side is only one piece of the puzzle – you still need to get it loaded into the printer the right way. Be sure to read the printer instructions on this one. With some units, you place the paper so the print side is up, whereas, with others the print side goes down.