Settings and How-To

Temperature, time and pressure for HTV and sublimation, plus step-by-step help for shirts, hoodies and polyester.

  • VEVOR Heat Press Machine
    Settings and How-To

    How to Set Up a VEVOR Heat Press

    Learn how to set up a VEVOR heat press: unbox and inspect it, place it on a steady table, set temperature and time, adjust pressure, and run a test press.

  • Cricut EasyPress SE 12x10
    Settings and How-To

    How Much Does a Cricut Heat Press Cost?

    How much is a Cricut heat press? Prices depend on the model, size and whether it's a manual or automatic press. Here's what each type gets you.

  • Fancierstudio Digital Heat Press 15x15
    Settings and How-To

    What Do You Need for a Heat Press Machine?

    What do I need for a heat press machine? Start with a press, teflon sheets, pillows and transfer paper, then set temperature and pressure right.

  • Cricut Mug Press + 12 Blank Mugs
    Settings and How-To

    How to Update Firmware on a Cricut Mug Press

    Here's how to update firmware on a Cricut Mug Press: connect it to Design Space, run the update when prompted, and let it finish before you press.

  • HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 2 15x15
    Settings and How-To

    How Much Pressure Does a Heat Press Need?

    Heat press pressure settings depend on the material and transfer. Learn how to adjust pressure, spot common problems, and choose a press with control.

  • Delclynee 15x15 Slide-Out Clamshell
    Settings and How-To

    How to Heat Press a Hoodie the Right Way

    Learn how to heat press a hoodie with the right transfer settings, a flat setup, and a pressing pillow to work around seams, pockets, and drawstrings.

  • HTVRONT 15x15 Swing-Away Press
    Settings and How-To

    How to Heat Press a Shirt Step by Step

    Learn how to heat press a shirt with clear steps for choosing a press, setting up the garment, following transfer settings, avoiding mistakes, and caring for the finished design.

  • TempPro Infrared Thermometer
    Settings and How-To

    HTV Heat Press Temperature and Time by Vinyl Type

    Find a starting point for HTV heat press temperature and time by vinyl type, then learn how to check your press, prepare fabric, and avoid common transfer mistakes.

  • Etekcity 774 Infrared Thermometer
    Settings and How-To

    Sublimation Temperature and Time on a Heat Press

    Find a reliable starting point for sublimation temperature and time on a heat press, then adjust for the blank, transfer paper, and ink instructions.

  • HTVRONT Auto Heat Press 15x15
    Settings and How-To

    What Is a Heat Press and How Does It Work?

    Learn what a heat press is, how heat and pressure apply transfers, what the main machine types do, and how to choose one for your craft projects.