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5 Essential Tips for Beginners

Start here before your first print

Tip 1:Always Print at 100% Scale

Never let your printer resize your design. In your print settings, make sure the scale is set to 100% (also called "Actual Size"). If it's not 100%, your print will be the wrong size.

Tip 2:Mirror Your Design

Before you print, flip your design horizontally (this is called "mirroring"). Your design will look backwards on the paper — that's correct! When you press it onto your product, it will transfer the right way.

Tip 3:Use 300 DPI for Sharp Prints

DPI means "dots per inch" — it controls how sharp your print looks. Always design at 300 DPI. Lower numbers will make your print look blurry or pixelated.

Tip 4:Test with Plain Paper First

Before using expensive sublimation paper, do a test print on regular paper. Hold it up to your blank product to check the size and positioning. This saves money and avoids mistakes.

Tip 5:Pre-Press Shirts to Remove Moisture

Before pressing your design onto a shirt, press the blank shirt for 3-5 seconds first. This removes moisture and wrinkles, giving you a much better transfer.