Need Help Siser ColorPrint Easyweed not coming off onto Mask

[Colleen]

Hi,

We're having issues with our Color Print Easy Weed from Siser. We ordered a new roll (used the same brand in the past) and this roll is causing some issues. We are using the TTD Mask and certain prints have been causing issues where they won't come off onto the mask, and are sticking to the backing of the easyweed. We haven't had this problem in the past.

Just curious if anyone else has had issue like this and what might be causing it, heat from the printer, the needle, ink, the mask? Any ideas? Thank you!!

 

[AKwrapguy]

Might not be using enough pressure when putting down the pre-mask, might need to use a more aggressive pre-mask.

 

[bannertime]

Last time I had that problem, the mask wasn't strong enough. We had to go with the high-tack mask. Nearly blew a $5k job because of it. It's been awhile, but you may find answers in the thread I made regarding this issue.

 

[AF]

It’s EasyWeed. The high tack backer makes weeding easy, transfer not so much. Try warming it up and use high tack mask.

 

[Colleen]

It’s EasyWeed. The high tack backer makes weeding easy, transfer not so much. Try warming it up and use high tack mask.

I was thinking it was a problem with our Mask but my coworkers say we've been using the same mask for quite some time with no problems. Could the roll just be getting old? They think it might be something on my end (I work with the printer itself). Sorry, I'm quite new to all this! Only started working in the industry a year ago! We thought it might be due to the heat on the printer. Should I suggest we order a higher tack mask?

 

[clarizeyale]

I was thinking it was a problem with our Mask but my coworkers say we've been using the same mask for quite some time with no problems. Could the roll just be getting old? They think it might be something on my end (I work with the printer itself). Sorry, I'm quite new to all this! Only started working in the industry a year ago! We thought it might be due to the heat on the printer. Should I suggest we order a higher tack mask?

maybe a higher tack mask. I do notice that if my blade pressure is too deep for any material (vinyl, heatpress, etc), the material has a harder time separating from the backer. but high tack tape and some maneuvering and patience may help :/

 

[AF]

I was thinking it was a problem with our Mask but my coworkers say we've been using the same mask for quite some time with no problems. Could the roll just be getting old? They think it might be something on my end (I work with the printer itself). Sorry, I'm quite new to all this! Only started working in the industry a year ago! We thought it might be due to the heat on the printer. Should I suggest we order a higher tack mask?

There are better products out there. It is best to switch to something else.

 

[ewded]

Haha, I gave you the solution but it looks like you just ignored it, well good luck with the 'lower the blade pressure' and such advices

 

[Dan360]

We've had our supplier talk to Siser about this. They said use high tack mask and use as little blade pressure as you need for the material to weed. We were using the high tack and were having a pain, lowering the pressure did help a bit. Though it's nothing like how it was when we first started using it (great print, small detail, easy to transfer).

We're in the process of switching materials while we avoid doing full print transfers.

 

[Colleen]

Haha, I gave you the solution but it looks like you just ignored it, well good luck with the 'lower the blade pressure' and such advices

No need to be snarky.

There are better products out there. It is best to switch to something else.

What brand would you recommend?

We've had our supplier talk to Siser about this. They said use high tack mask and use as little blade pressure as you need for the material to weed. We were using the high tack and were having a pain, lowering the pressure did help a bit. Though it's nothing like how it was when we first started using it (great print, small detail, easy to transfer).

We're in the process of switching materials while we avoid doing full print transfers.

Ok, just changed our blade so hopefully we see a difference. Let me know if you have luck with another brand!

 

[klingsdesigns]

You got a bad roll. I had the same issue before my last roll. Have them send you a new roll in a different batch number and you will be back to easy masking. I also had this issue a couple years ago. I just got another roll last week i hope its not another bad one.

 

[klingsdesigns]

Hi,

We're having issues with our Color Print Easy Weed from Siser. We ordered a new roll (used the same brand in the past) and this roll is causing some issues. We are using the TTD Mask and certain prints have been causing issues where they won't come off onto the mask, and are sticking to the backing of the easyweed. We haven't had this problem in the past.

Just curious if anyone else has had issue like this and what might be causing it, heat from the printer, the needle, ink, the mask? Any ideas? Thank you!!

What is your lot or batch number and also where did you order it incase i have another bad one.

 

[Dan360]

Ok, just changed our blade so hopefully we see a difference. Let me know if you have luck with another brand!

We ended up going with Chemica BestPrint 1702. Print is pretty good, there was a profile for our 360, I had to bump the optimizer to 30. Cuts and weeds well, allows for small details. But the best part of it is the transfer mask (850). It's very aggressive adhesive, miles better than the Siser. I think that even if you like the Siser material, you could use this mask and have much better results when transferring.

 

[bigblocktrader]

maybe a higher tack mask. I do notice that if my blade pressure is too deep for any material (vinyl, heatpress, etc), the material has a harder time separating from the backer. but high tack tape and some maneuvering and patience may help :/

I always use a new blade with the lightest pressure possible, to much pressure will cause a issue,