Printing Tips
Add 4-6% Aquarius™ Activator ZF prior to printing. Mix until completely dissolved. Let sit covered for 10 minutes. If mixture "foams" mix back down. This should not impact printability in most cases.
The printer should test Aquarius™ Plasticharge White on the garment prior to production to determine if the dyes in that garment will discharge.
After mixing, the ink must be used for discharging within 24 hours. If necessary, Aquarius™ Plasticharge White may be reduced with water.
Plasticharge print area will soften considerably after the first wash.
If print fades after wash, not all of the water was evaporated out of the print. This means the garment requires a longer dwell time in the dryer for full evaporation.
Water base inks can dry in the screen, Aquarius™ Plasticharge is no exception. It is helpful to mist the air above the screen with a spray bottle of distilled water as needed in order to maintain humidity.
An even better option for maintaining humidity near your Plasticharge screen(s) is to place a small evaporative steam humidifier on the floor below the print head.
Recommended Parameters
Fabric Types - Reactive dyed Cotton
Flash Temperature - Pre-heated Pallet
Cure Temperature - 320° F
Squeegee Durometer - 70, 60/90/60
Squeegee Profile - Square
Squeegee Stroke - 2
Squeegee Angle - 10°-15°
Mesh Count - 110-230 t/in
Mesh Tension - 25 n/cm3
Stencil - Water resistant Emulsion, off contact: 1/16" (2mm), Emulsion over mesh: 15-20%
Additives - Aquarius™ Discharge Activator ZF 4-6%
Storage - Store in sealed containers 12 months from manufacture >40° F (5° C) <77° F (25° C)
Cleanup - Water and mild detergent
ALWAYS TEST PRINT BEFORE PRODUCTION!
