Looking for a better and less expensive pretreatment for your Epson F2000 Printer and ink? Well, you have to try this Epson F2000 Optimized Dark Shirt Pretreatment from Firebird! It's all about getting the best print...
• Maximize White Ink Opacity for vibrant DTG prints, 33% brighter than other pretreatment brands
• Non-Staining DTG Pretreatment on BOTH Dark AND Light Colored Garments
• Advanced Washability, protects from color fade and fibers from unraveling (minimal “fibrillation”)
• Ready to Use! FIREBIRD Pretreatments never need to be diluted to reach your perfect print
• Wide-Open Application Window, easy to use and repeat perfect prints with excellent wash
• Incredibly soft hand feel, does not “starch” the t-shirt
• Long Shelf-Life, guaranteed for use up to one and a half years from date of manufacture
• Easy To Use, no shaking is required! FBX-100 does not settle or develop chunks of solids
• PROFITABLE, FBX-100 is the best deal in DTG
• Low Odor
Please refer to the approved shirt chart at firebird.com
Recommended Pretreatment Instructions for White Ink Printing
The following 4 Steps will ensure consistent results with your DTG white ink prints.
1 – Fill your automatic pretreatment machine OR manual sprayer (Wagner® HLVP) with FIREBIRD pretreatment. For best results, do not dilute.
2 – Target between 16.5g to 22.0g of FIREBIRD PT per 14” x 17” print area.
has a wide application window, but apply as evenly as possible across the shirt.
(Lighter color shirts require less pretreatment than darker color shirts)
3 – Set your heat press temperature to 330°F (166°C) with medium pressure.
4 – Heat press the pretreated area for 30 to 60 seconds, or until dry to the touch. Tip: The parchment sheet should “fly” off the t-shirt when the heat press pops open. If you have to peel the sheet off the shirt continue heat pressing at 15 second intervals until fully dried and properly cured.
5 – You are now ready to start printing!
FIREBIRD Tips & Tricks
FIREBIRD PT allows for a wide application window. FIREBIRD’s in-house testing results suggests up to 35.0grams of can produce extraordinarily white prints with FIREBIRD White Ink. However, applying more than this amount may negatively effect wash results (flaking, cracking, peeling). Applying less then 16.5g may result in a less vibrant FIREBIRD white ink print.
Each t-shirt brand / colors affects the pretreatment amount for an optimal print. For example, a Black Gildan Heavy Cotton is optimized at 22.0g, while a Black Spectra 2100 optimizes at 18.0g. Refer to FIREBIRD Ink Shirt Matrix to see what brand shirts print best.
Heat presses temperature readings are surprisingly inaccurate. We recommend checking for 330°F with a non-contact IR thermometer across the heat press platen to ensure consistently.
When manually spraying with a Wagner® HLVP, the optimal distance is between 8” to 12” from the t-shirt. Continuously spray from top bottom or from left to right without turning off the sprayer. Minimize any “dwelling” of the sprayer to prevent from pretreatment buildup in any one location.
Keep your heat press pressure at medium (4 out of 10 on a Stahls® Hotronix) – Enough to matte down the fibers while also allowing moisture to escape when curing the pretreatment. Note: When curing the final printed shirt, apply “light” pressure for most vibrant results.
FIREBIRD PT has a 2 year shelf life, the longest in the industry. Store in 50°F-85°F conditions away from direct sunlight and heat.
Be sure to use a silicone-treated parchment sheet or kraft cover sheet to protect heat press from direct contact with t-shirt. The sheet also helps wick away moisture when curing.
Always conduct your own testing to optimize pretreatment results!
