Are Canon Pixma printers a good choice for T-shirt iron on transfers?

by Arty Smokes (deaf mute)

I want to make some t-shirts by iron on transfer paper. I now have an grown-up Epson all-in-one with Durabrite ink. I am starting to experience problems with the printer and after doing some research have found that the Durabrite ink cartridges have been clogging after minimal use.

I have been looking at the Canon Pixma line and am wondering if anyone has any experience printing to iron on transfers and if it would be a excellent choice.

Thanks!

Answer by Yahoo User
Hey Frank-

Most Canon Pixma printers use dye based inks. I have never used iron-on transfers for inkjets though my instinct tells me it would doubtless be best to use a printer that does not use dye based inks and instead uses pigment based inks. If you don’t know the difference, dye based inks are soluble in water and most liable will fade a lot simpler than pigments. Pigments are really small colored particles that float around in the ink and adhere to a printing surface. They do not dissolve in water. Just make sure you buy iron-ons that can use pigment based inks.

Epson printers currently use all pigment based inks. You may want to go with another Epson. I found this thread online that has some experienced iron-on enthusiasts that seem to back up my instinct that pigments will be better than dyes in the long run.

http://www.t-shirtforums.com/heat-press-heat-transfers/t23066.html

Cheers,
-K

Answer by Marmalade
Canon printers work fantastic with transfer paper, I have one and I print them all the time.

The colours are deep and they do not come off when washed as the transfer paper itself has a special coating. Buy the best transfer paper you can afford as it will be this that will effect the end result.

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