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Product Sizes

ProductSize (inches)Pixels (300 DPI)Fits Letter?
20 oz Straight Skinny Tumbler9.3" × 8.2"2790 × 2460✗ No
12 oz Skinny Tumbler8.2" × 6.5"2460 × 1950✓ Yes
11 oz Ceramic Mug8.75" × 3.79"2625 × 1137✗ No
15 oz Ceramic Mug8.75" × 4.25"2625 × 1275✗ No
12 oz Camp Mug8.6" × 3.6"2580 × 1080✗ No
Square / Round Keychain2" × 2"600 × 600✓ Yes
Rectangular Keychain2" × 3"600 × 900✓ Yes
Small Mousepad8" × 9.5"2400 × 2850✓ Yes
Square Refrigerator Magnet2.5" × 2.5"750 × 750✓ Yes
Rectangular Refrigerator Magnet2" × 3"600 × 900✓ Yes
Adult Shirt — Standard Print10" × 12"3000 × 3600✗ No
Adult Shirt — Large Print11" × 13"3300 × 3900✗ No
Adult Shirt — XL Print12" × 14"3600 × 4200✗ No
Kids Shirt Print7" × 9"2100 × 2700✓ Yes
Teen / Youth Shirt Print8.5" × 10.5"2550 × 3150✓ Yes
Cap Front — Safe Zone4.25" × 2.25"1275 × 675✓ Yes
Cap Front — Max Area4.5" × 2.5"1350 × 750✓ Yes

Heat Press Settings

ProductTempTimePressurePre-PressPeel
Polyester T-Shirts385–400°F40–50 secMedium-High3–5 secHot Peel
Tumblers360–375°F60–90 sec/sideHigh—Hot Peel
Ceramic Mugs375–400°F180–240 secHigh—Hot Peel
Mousepads385–400°F40–45 secMedium-High—Hot Peel
Hardboard Magnets385–400°F50–60 secHigh—Hot Peel
Keychains375–400°F50–60 secMedium-High—Hot Peel
Caps / Hats315–330°F25–30 secMediumShortHot Peel

Shirt Placement

Shirt TypeDesign WidthDistance Down
Adult Crew Neck10–12 inches wide2.5–3 inches below collar
Adult V-Neck9–11 inches wide3–4 inches below the V
Adult Polo — Left Chest3.5–4.5 inches wide7–9 inches down from shoulder seam
Kids Crew Neck6–9 inches wide2–2.5 inches below collar
Teen / Youth Crew Neck8–10 inches wide2.5 inches below collar
Adult Tank / Scoop Neck8.5–10.5 inches wide3.5–4.5 inches below neckline
Adult Raglan / Baseball Tee9.5–11.5 inches wide2.5–3 inches below neck seam

Cap Safe Zone

Safe Zone (recommended)

4.25" × 2.25"

1,275 × 675 px

Max Area (use with caution)

4.5" × 2.5"

1,350 × 750 px

Quick Troubleshooting

Faded / Dull Print: Check temp (too low?), time (too short?), or wrong substrate (cotton?).
Scorched Print: Temp too high or pressed too long. Lower temp 5–10°F and retest.
Ghosting (blurry shadow): Transfer paper moved during pressing. Tape it down. Don't slide paper off.
Uneven Color: Uneven pressure. Re-level platen or use a silicone pad.
Moisture Spots: Pre-press to remove moisture. Store paper in dry place.

Beginner Reminders

  1. Always print at 100% scale — never let the printer resize.
  2. Mirror (flip) your design before printing.
  3. Use 300 DPI for sharp prints.
  4. Test on plain paper first to check size.
  5. Pre-press shirts 3–5 seconds to remove moisture.
  6. Tape the transfer paper to the blank to prevent shifting.
  7. Use butcher paper or PTFE sheet to protect the platen.
  8. Don't slide paper off after pressing — lift straight up.