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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
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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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Call if your printer isn’t listed!}
Printer Profile Instruc�ons
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Con�nue tocheck back with us at
conde.com/revealfor the most current
instruc�ons andupdates
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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
www.conde.com/reveal for
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 [email protected]
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
www.conde.com/reveal.
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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