Confirm the transfer
Verify the exact transfer type and peel method before heating the garment.
DTF Heat Press Checklist
InkMerge Pro
DTF heat-press checklist
A calibrated heat press is the preferred application method, but there is no safe universal temperature, time, pressure, or peel instruction for every transfer and garment.
Start with the instructions supplied with your transfer.
Use those settings—not a number copied from another product page, video, or transfer brand.
Check the garment
Review fabric content, coatings, seams, moisture, and manufacturer heat limitations. Test for scorching or dye migration.
Check the press
Confirm platen temperature and even pressure. A displayed setting does not guarantee the entire platen is producing that condition.
Press one sample
Use the supplied settings on a sample before committing a full order. Inspect edges, release, surface, stretch, and garment damage.
Follow the peel method
Hot, warm, and cold peel are not interchangeable. Peel only when and how the transfer instructions specify.
Stop when results differ
Do not automatically add heat or time. Recheck calibration, pressure, garment compatibility, and the supplied instructions.
Need order-specific help?
Email support@inkmerge.com with the order number, transfer type, garment composition, press model, and clear photos. See the complete DTF application guide.