SAME DAY T-SHIRT PRINTING

Here’s a step-by-step guide on **how to do same-day T-shirt printing**, whether you’re a business or an individual looking to print shirts quickly:

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### 🛠️ **What You Need**

1. **Blank T-Shirts** (100% cotton is best for most methods)
2. **Designs** (High-resolution PNGs with transparent background work best)
3. **Printer Setup** (Depending on method, see below)
4. **Heat Press or Iron**
5. **Software** (Photoshop, Canva, or any design app)

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### ⚙️ **Printing Methods for Same-Day T-Shirts**

#### **1. Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV)**

**Best for:** Single or small-batch custom orders

* **Step 1:** Create or upload your design in cutting software (e.g., Cricut Design Space or Silhouette Studio).
* **Step 2:** Load HTV into a vinyl cutter and cut your design.
* **Step 3:** Weed (remove excess vinyl) the design.
* **Step 4:** Place vinyl on the shirt and apply with a heat press (or iron) at 305°F for 10-15 seconds.
* **Step 5:** Peel the carrier sheet. Done!

#### **2. Printable Heat Transfer Paper**

**Best for:** Inkjet or laser printer use at home

* **Step 1:** Print your design onto heat transfer paper (make sure to mirror the image if needed).
* **Step 2:** Cut out the design if needed.
* **Step 3:** Place it on the T-shirt and press with a heat press or iron (follow the paper’s instructions).
* **Step 4:** Peel backing after cooling.

#### **3. Direct-to-Garment (DTG) Printing**

**Best for:** Full-color designs or bulk orders

* **Step 1:** Pre-treat shirt (if needed).
* **Step 2:** Load shirt into a DTG printer and print the design.
* **Step 3:** Cure the ink using a heat press or conveyor dryer.

*Note: This method requires specialized equipment.*

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### 🔄 Quick Tips

* **Pre-press** your shirt for 5 seconds to remove moisture/wrinkles.
* Use **Teflon sheets** to protect the shirt and press during printing.
* Always do a **test print** first.

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### 🕒 Same-Day Efficiency Tips

* Keep blank T-shirts in various sizes and colors in stock.
* Use pre-made templates to speed up the design process.
* Set up a system (e.g., Cricut + heat press) for fast turnaround on small batches.

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