Instructions for Premium Inkjet Transfer Paper for Dark & Light Materials - Print and Cut

Printable heat transfer vinyl from iCraftVinyl.com is so much fun to work with, and with a little practice, it is easy to get the hang of. Our print and cut can be used on dark and light garments. Here is a quick overview of how to use printable HTV so you can take your craft projects to the next level.

What you Need

All you will need is your HTV cutter, like a Cricut or Silhouette, heat transfer vinyl printable paper, any inkjet printer, and a heat press or home iron.

Printable HTV Instructions 

• Print your image on any standard inkjet printer using the print and cut feature on your cutter’s software.
• Load the printed image into your vinyl cutter to cut out the design – DO NOT MIRROR THE IMAGE. You can also carefully trim around the image with scissors.
• Remove the design from the paper backing.
• Place design on top of garment
• Place a Teflon sheet or piece of parchment paper on top of design 

Pressing Printable HTV with Heat Press (recommended)

• Set heat press temperature to 360° F
• Press design for 15-20 seconds
• Allow time to cool
• Remove Teflon sheet or parchment paper
• Enjoy your finished product

Pressing Printable HTV with Home Iron

• Set home iron to the cotton or highest setting. DO NOT use steam
• Use even and heavy pressure
• Press design for 1 minute
• Allow time to cool
• Remove Teflon sheet or parchment paper
• Enjoy your finished product