The Siser Easyweed is one of the best-selling Heat Transfer Vinyl out there because it offers quality design application and employs the least complex cutter setting. The Siser Easyweed works perfectly under lower temperature levels than other heat transfer vinyl types and requires little pressure to do an excellent job.
Whether it’s on a 100% cotton material, a poly blend, an 100% polyester material, or a leather material, you can apply the cutter settings outlined in this article without having any problem peeling off the Easyweed’s backing when done heating. The settings, however, vary according to the type of cutter, and every significant cutter out there (whichever one you use) appears below.
Best Siser Easyweed Heat Settings
Craft Cutter Settings
Note: Settings may differ due to changes in blade condition and the machine age. It would be best to perform tests before cutting actual designs. And always cut in reverse.
Silhouette Cameo
- Blade: Standard, 2
- Speed: 8
- Material: Heat Transfer Smooth
- Force: 4
Cricut
- Blade: Standard
- Setting: Iron-on
Brother Scan ‘N’ Cut
- Blade: Standard, 2
- Cut Pressure: 1
- Cut Speed: 1
Pro Cutter Settings
Note: Settings may differ due to changes in blade condition and the machine age. It would be best to perform tests before cutting actual designs. And always cut in reverse.
Graphtec
- Blade: 45°
- Force: 8-9
- Speed: 30 cm/s
- Tool: CB09+0
MH Series
- Blade: 45°/60°
- Gram Force: 80-85
- Speed: 300 mm/s
Mimaki CG-60SR III
- Blade: 45°
- Gram Force: 80
- Offset: 30
- Speed: 20-30 cm/s
SC2 Series
- Blade: 45° / 60°
- Gram Force: 80-85
- Speed: 300 mm/s
Roland GX/G5-24
- Blade: 45°
- Gram Force: 80-90
- Offset: 250
- Speed: 25-50 cm/s
LP3 Series
- Blade: 45° / 60°
- Gram Force: 80-90
- Speed: 300 mm/s
Titan 1
- Blade: 45° / 60°
- Gram Force: 80-90
- Speed: 300 mm/s
Titan 2
- Blade: 45° / 60°
- Gram Force: 80-85
- Speed: 300 mm/s
Titan 3
- Blade: 45° / 60°
- Gram Force: 80-85
- Speed: 300 mm/s
How To Apply
Using A Home Iron
- Fix Iron knob between Linen and Cotton
- Cover design using a Teflon sheet or multipurpose paper.
- Place on a smooth, hard surface (Don’t use an iron board)
- Press Iron firmly. Don’t apply too much weight – keep it moderate.
- Press each area of design for ten to fifteen seconds
- If the design doesn’t stick, replace the cover paper and press for five to ten seconds.
- When done, you can peel it hot or cold.
Using A Heat Press
- Cover design using a Teflon sheet or multipurpose paper
- Preheat cloth for two to three seconds
- Apply design at 350°F or 150°C
- Using medium pressure, heat for ten to fifteen seconds.
- If the design doesn’t stick, replace the cover paper and press for five to ten seconds.
- Peel cold or hot.
Conclusion
With the Easyweed HTV supported by proper cutter settings, you are on your way to a clean printing experience. However, to not ruin such an experience, wait for twenty-four hours before the first wash, and wash in a machine cold or warm with a little detergent. Dry on a regular dryer and avoid dry cleaning.
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