Instruc�on Booklet

Reveal-S™ Sublimation Transfer Media for CottonA self-weeding sublimation transfer film that allows sublimators to decorate

light colored cotton or blended fabrics using almost any ink jet sublimation printer.

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What Reveal-S does:The Reveal-S film, a true technology breakthrough from Vivid Chemical, allows for

the decora�on of bold graphics onto white and light colored 100% co� on & blended

fabrics using sublima�on ink. In addi�on, it is a single step self-weeding film,

meaning that no visible polymer is released in blank areas of a graphic. The Reveal

method produces very bold colors with excep�onal wash durability.

What Reveal-S does NOT do:Design your graphic using bold colors! Reveal-S will not transfer light or medium

colors. Also, Reveal-S should not be used for photograph reproduc�on. It is designed

for white and lightly colored shirts. It is not recommended for medium or dark colors.

How Reveal-S works:During the heat press process, the sublima�on ink that was printed on the film begins to

sublimate into the “Smart Polymer” coa�ng on the film. This Smart Polymer selec�vely

releases from the film, mel�ng onto the fibers of the fabric. Unlike tradi�onal sublima�on

to polyester which has no hand (meaning you can’t feel the areas decorated), you will feel

the Reveal-S Smart Polymer on the surface of the fabric. The Smart Polymer will selec�vely

release if a medium to high density of the ink is present. This means that artwork with

medium to bold colors will transfer. A�er transferring, the sublima�on inks now live inside

the a� ached Smart Polymer, since sublima�on inks will not adhere to the co� on.

Unlike tradi�onal transfer media, the Reveal-S Smart Polymer does not leave a visible

polymer window in blank areas, allowing the decora�ng of light colored shirts. Reveal-S

and Smart Polymer is a patent-pending technology breakthrough.

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Introduc�on

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Tradi�onal Ink Jet TransferA tradi�onal ink-jet transfer paper is coated

with a solid “emulsion film” to trap and suspend

liquid ink in order to apply your design to a fabric.

Unless the excess film is cut away before hea�ng, the

en�re emulsion film is applied to the fabric. Usually,

emulsion film transfers are barely visible when applied

to a white fabric. They also leave a significant hand.

However, emulsion films from tradi�onal ink-jet

transfer papers become visible when they are

applied to a colored fabric. The more color

within the fabric, the more visible the emulsion

film appears on that fabric.

Reveal-S “Smart Coa�ng”TechnologyReveal-S employs “Smart Coa�ng” Technology,

where the emulsion film only releases where

sublima�on inks are sprayed onto the film.

When heat is applied to the Reveal-S Film, dye-sub

inks chemically combine with the Smart Coa�ng

polymer network and adhere to the garment. Areas

of the Smart Coa�ng with no sublima�on ink stay on

the Reveal-S film and do not transfer to the garment,

making the Reveal-S “Sublima�on-to-Co� on” film

the first self-weeding ink jet transfer product!

No physical trimming of your design from the film is required.

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“Smart Coa�ng” Technology

Ink JetEmulsion Layer

No ExcessPolymer Layer

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!For best results, Condé Systems recommends using our Reveal-S printer settings. These

settings are different from normal dye-sub settings & help to optimize the Reveal-S film.

Epson printers should continue to use current printer settings.

Go to the Reveal-S Film “landing page”: www.conde.com/reveal

Click on the “Reveal-S Installer” for your par�cular ink jet sublima�on printer.

For , installers are available for the following:Windows Opera�ng Systems

• Ricoh SG3110 • Sawgrass Virtuoso SG400

• Ricoh SG7100 • Sawgrass Virtuoso SG800

For , contact Condé’s Technical Support for assistance.MAC Opera�ng Systems

Run the installer and follow all prompts un�l installa�on is complete.

Select the “Conde Reveal-S” Profile in your graphic so�ware program before

prin�ng to the Reveal-S film.

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Printer Profile Instruc�ons

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Reveal-S Acceptable Artwork:Reveal-S film is for clip art, line art, and vector art designs ONLY. Design your graphics

to use only bold colors. Light to medium colors will not ac�vate the smart polymer

coa�ng on the film. Reveal-S should not be used for photographic reproduc�ons. It

will be helpful to print and transfer our Reveal-S Basic RGB or Reveal-S Full RGB color

charts to aid in the selec�on of colors. Download the charts at .www.conde.com/reveal

Reveal-S Prin�ng:Before loading the Reveal-S film

into your printer’s paper tray, first

place two sheets of plain paper

(that matches the Reveal-S film size)

into the paper tray.

Load the Reveal-S film on top of the two sheets of plain paper so that you print on

the ma� e/rough side of the film. For Ricoh and Virtuoso printers, place the film with

the ma� e/rough side (print side) face down in the bo� om tray. If using the bypass

tray, place film ma� e/rough (print side) face up.

Print in MIRROR IMAGE with sublima�on ink. For best results, we recommend using

our Reveal printer se� ngs. These se� ngs are different from normal sublima�on

se� ngs and help to op�mize the Reveal film. To receive those printer se� ngs,

visit or call 800-826-6332 (press “2” for tech support).www.conde.com/reveal

Remove the film from the printer’s output tray as quickly as possible, as some

sublima�on inks dry slowly. If the ink is wet, avoid mul�ple sheets piling up in the

printer’s output tray. Handle the film carefully to prevent wet ink from smearing.

For best results, Reveal-S should be applied to a garment within 4 hours of prin�ng.

Ink-Jet Sublima�on Only Mirror Image

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Instruc�ons

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• Set your heat press:

Temperature: 375 degrees F

Dwell Time: 25 seconds

Pressure: Heavy

• Place the shirt in your press and

use a lint roller over the area to be

decorated (You may decorate a

100% co� on or co� on-poly blend,

white or light colored shirt. See

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examples of light colored shirts).

• Pre-press the shirt for about 5 seconds without locking the press closed.

Just use the weight of the platen (See videos at ).www.conde.com/reveal

• Place the Reveal-S film with the print side face down on the shirt in the desired

orienta�on and posi�on (Because the film is clear, you can see your image to aid

in posi�oning. Also double check that your design now appears “right reading”

indica�ng the print side is indeed against the shirt). For best results, try to keep

the Reveal-S film at the center of your heat press platen.

• close and lock the press with heavy pressure atWithout using a cover sheet,

375 degrees F for 25 seconds.

• A�er 25 seconds, open the press and rub the film with a cloth or mousepad for

3-5 seconds. Hot peel the film by pulling the film parallel with the fabric. Gently

stretch the garment from the sides to help so�en the feel or “hand” of the design.

Verify proper release of the decorated sec�ons of the smart polymer. If some parts•

did not transfer, look to see if these sec�ons were designed with bold colors. It

may be necessary to replace colors that are not bold enough. For help with color

selec�on, download our bold color charts at .www.conde.com/reveal

For addi�onal trouble shoo�ng, visit , call• www.conde.com/reveal

800-826-6332 (press “2” for tech support), or email .support@conde.com

Heat Press Procedure

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• Place the first or “front”

Reveal-S transfer on the garment.

• Press the transfer at

375°F for 25 seconds w/heavy pressure.

• Li� the press platen and hot peel

the Reveal-S film sheet.

• Allow the garment to completely cool

before a� emp�ng second transfer.

• Place the second or “back”

Reveal-S transfer on the garment.

• Press the transfer at

375°F for 25 seconds w/heavy pressure.

• Li� the press platen and hot peel

the Reveal-S film sheet.

• Place a non-s�ck parchment

sheet such as a silicone sheet or

butcher paper over the loading platen

(bo� om platen) of the heat press.

• If possible, loop the garment through

the platen in order to press the

second side.

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Front + Back Instruc�ons

Silicone or

Butcher Paper

Reveal-S

Transfer Film

Silicone or

Butcher Paper

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Garment Color Chart Guide

White and Off-White Colors, such and Eggshell and Neutral are acceptable for prin�ng.

Light Gray Colors are acceptable, up to an “Athle�c Gray” or “Ash Gray”.

Light Pastel Colors are acceptable, such as Light Pink, Light Blue, Light Yellow and Light Green.

Medium Pastel Colors can be used, as long as the colors within your design are darker than

the fabic color used for prin�ng. User tes�ng of image is recommended.

Full Color Garments and Dark Color Garments are not recommended for use with Reveal-S.

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1) A�er prin�ng, allow printed garment to sit for a minimum of 24 hours before

washing or wearing.

2) If the garment is to be worn immediately, wash and dry your garment first.

3) Make sure to turn your garment “inside out” before washing to minimize abrasion

within the washing machine.

4) Use a mild, color-safe detergent in the wash cycle. Allow your detergent to dilute

before placing your garment in the washing machine.

5) Do not use bleach, non-bleach alterna�ves, or pre-wash treatments in the wash

cycle with garments decorated by Reveal-S.

6) Do not use liquid fabric so�ener in the wash cycle.

7) Wash garment on “Cold” or “Warm” water se� ng with “Delicate” or “Normal”

wash cycle selected. Always wash garments decorated by Reveal-S with other

garments in the wash tub - don’t wash the garment by itself.

8) Do not set the wash temperature above 105°F / 40°C.

9) Promptly remove garment from wash once cycle is complete and dry garment.

10) Tumble dry on “Low Heat” or “Air Dry”.

11) Fabric Sheets can be used in the Dryer with your garment.

12) Do not iron over the imaged area of the garment.

13) Do not “Dry Clean” decorated garments.

105 F / 40 C° ° Mild

Detergent

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NO Bleach

NO Non-Bleach Alterna�ves

NO Pre-Wash Treatments

XDo Not

Iron

Washing Instruc�ons

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Q: How should I store the unprinted Reveal-S™ film when it is not being used?

A: The film should be stored in the original package when not in use.

Q: What is the shelf life of the Reveal-S™ film?

A: When stored properly, the Reveal-S™ film has a shelf life of one year.

Q: Do I need to prepress my garment before using the Reveal-S™?

A: If the Rela�ve Humidity under 40%, it is safe to transfer the image without

prepressing the garment. If the Rela�ve Humidity is between 40% and 60%, prepress

the garment for 3-5 seconds to remove the excess moisture. In a moist work

environment with humidity levels exceeding 60%, a longer prepress may be

necessary to remove the extra moisture.

Q: Ink from the printed image is damp & smears onto the back of the next film in the

printer tray. How can I stop the ink from smearing on the next sheet of Reveal?

A: If the ink is damp, remove the printed film from the output tray a�er the image has

been printed. Prevent mul�ple sheets from stacking in the output tray. If the ink on

the film is extremely wet, adjust the artwork to avoid oversatura�ng the film.

Q: I am seeing very faint ink dots that appear to be tracking down the image in very

dense areas of ink. What is causing this issue?

A: The “Pizza Wheel” effect is caused by excessive ink in the print (some�mes seen on

the SG400). It may be necessary to reduce ink levels in the artwork to help minimize

the effects of oversatura�ng the film.

Q: The colors appear funny or different than the artwork displayed on the monitor.

Did I change something by mistake?

A: Ensure that the Reveal-S™ printer se� ngs are set as the default se� ngs. Printer

se� ngs for all supported machines can be found at .www.conde.com/reveal

Q: What do I change if the image is not fully transferring to the garment?

A: Raise the heat press temperature by 5° F, allowing the press to cycle before

transferring another image.

Q: I’m s�ll having issues with the image fully transferring to the garment. What

should I try next?

A: a) Raise the heat press temperature by another 5° F, allowing the press to cycle before

transferring another image. b) It may be necessary to raise the pressure ¼ of a turn.

Frequently Asked Ques�ons

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Q: The film seems par�ally molten & s�cks to the shirt. What’s happening to the film?

A: The heat press is significantly ho� er than the standard set point. Lower the

temperature by 10° F, and transfer another image. If the film s�ll s�cks to the

garment, try lowering the temperature another 5-10° F.

Q: What do I change if the unimaged areas of the film release too much emulsion?

A: Lower the heat press temperature by 5° F, allowing the press to cycle before

transferring another image.

Q: What else do I change if the unimaged areas of the film con�nue to release too

much to the garment?

A: a) Lower the heat press temperature by another 5° F, allowing the press to cycle

before pressing another image. b) It may be necessary to lower the pressure 1/2 of a

turn from the original set point.

Q: All of the heat press se� ngs are correct, but I s�ll have issues with light colors

releasing from the film. I know these colors should work; I have used them in the

past. What is causing this issue?

A: Co� on fabric is sourced all over the world, and the can fluctuate from lot to lot. It is

strongly recommended to test a shirt from a new batch before beginning mass

produc�on.

Q: What is causing a dark square around the transferred image?

A: Reveal-S™ is made for white and lightly colored shirts. Ensure you are using a

shirt designed for this product. Recommended shirt colors can be found at

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Q: What is the quickest and most effec�ve way to select safe colors to use when

crea�ng artwork for co� on garments?

A: It is highly recommended to create a complete color chart using Reveal-S™

film to provide a repeatable set of colors to use when crea�ng graphics. You will find

color charts for Reveal-S™ at .www.conde.com/reveal

Q: What are the garment care instruc�ons for Reveal-S™?

A: Please refer to the wash instruc�ons detailed at .www.conde.com/reveal

Frequently Asked Ques�ons

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