HTVRont Auto Heatpress 1 Month Hands On Review
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- Опубликовано: 19 окт 2022
- Hey everyone! Today I'm giving my hands on one month review on the HTVRont Auto Heatpress. I've been using it for a little over a month now and love it, but have a few complaints.
What are your thoughts on it? Comment down below!
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Turn the hoodie upside down so the hood is hanging off. That's how I've been doing it and even though it's a bit awkward lining up your design upside down, I'm not having to deal with all that extra fabric in the machine. I totally agree that they should do a redesign.
Turning upside down then gets the extra material from the bottom to the back haha I tried that once. I guess if you pull it more off the edge it would help, but going into XL or XXL hoodies it might be more troublesome. I stick to my big press for hoodies though for the most part
I just got this press! I have RA and this makes me so happy because pushing down on something and lifting is not an option for me. Thank you for the review!
Hope you love it! I'm sure it'll be perfect for your needs! 😊
Just got my HTVRONT and I love it! I had one of those dinosaur clam shell presses that, like you said, was too hard for me to lock down. This iron is perfect for my need....
So happy it works for you! While this press has some drawbacks, I think its a great press regardless. Especially for cases like this. My wife can't really lock down and unlock a big press so this one works perfect for her whenever she wants to get crafty. I use mine all the time for quick jobs. Especially when I don't want to wait for the big press to heat up (over 30 or 40 minutes depending on the temp!)
Thank you for your honest review. I am looking into buying this heat press, but I want to make sure that it's right for me. I also like the heavy pressure, but nothing heavy. I like this heat press, because of the auto function. However, I honestly think that it's too low. I have a swing away press and I want something that I don't have to keep pushing down, so that's why I am looking into this.
It's tough finding the right one. This one is great because it's size and weight are perfect to move around. I do agree that it's too low and makes a few things harder than they should. But I havent seen any other press that has the same functions that opens higher except for the Hotronix Air Fusion. That press is a dream! lol this is it.
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The only thing is that it is in fact fairly heavy at 150lbs and pricey.
Thank you for this one month review.
You're welcome 😊 hope you found it helpful 🙏
I just ordered my and cannot wait to get it.
Enjoy! 😊
Just ordered mine, hoping it works for me. I use a local company to get my t-shirts and totes made but I wanted the option of just making a few at home to see if they sell or not first. The auto pressure function does worry me a little. Thank you for trying Supacolor and looking up close to the shirts. I do the same thing on all my merch haha :)
Thanks for watching!
Honestly I love this press for quick projects. I was surprised it was able to press Supacolor lol, I always get in close to make sure its fully adhered. I hate how it looks when not enough pressure is used, on lets say vinyl, and it looks like a piece of plastic on the shirt! 😂
Thanks for the informative demo!
Glad you enjoyed and found it helpful! Thanks so much for watching 🙂🙏
I saw another video where you can place the hoodie sideways so the hood hangs on the side. That might work better.
That's a great idea! A few people pointed that out and to be honest I hadn't thought of that when I was filming the video. 😅 Thank you!
I always put my shirts on sideways
That part! I do that with my clamp down it’s simple.
Thanks for the vid it was helpful i have 4 presses that will be my 6
Wow! I don't have space for that many haha. Glad you found it helpful!
GREAT video!! Thanks a lot!! Sooo... if im not standing right at the press when its done, and if i needed a few secs (maybe 30-60 secs) would it over heat the backing on the HTV or scorch the sub until i get to it to pull the bottom out?
Thanks so much! As far as I know, nope! Since its just going to be hovering and not making direct contact.
Thank you for your honest & detailed review. As a relative newbie to sublimation I'm interested in this press. Would you mind listing the times & temps you used please?
Glad I could help! For sublimation I use 40 seconds at 400f and htv 300-315 for 15 seconds and then a second press for about 5 seconds
@@NekoPrints Thanks so much 🙂
@@riverrock343 anytime! 😁
I am new to the heat press game. Our school store (high school) wants to start doing hoodies so I appreciate your honest review. What entry level machine would you recommend for us since hoodies will be our #1 item. Thanks
Hi there! I suggest a clamshell press. At least 15 x 15. There's a few options depending on budget but here are my 2 suggestions:
Heatpress nation signature series:
shrsl.com/3x078
Amazon fancier studio 15 x 15:
amzn.to/3Zi86Gl
Hello,
Thank you so much. I got mine 2 months ago.
I am starting to get orders for shirtsand I have been buying Siser HTV. I pressed the HTV at 400 for 60 seconds. In watching videos I think this is wrong can you please help and guide me as to which htv is best for the HTVRONT heat press ( of which I love love love) and what is the best setting? meaning does Siser have a different temp and time than HTVRONT vinyl.
Please and thank you. By the way it was your unboxing video that convinced my husband to buy the HTVRONT heat press thanks a banana bunch Vivi
Hey there I'm so happy to hear you're enjoying my videos and the press! 😁
I mainly use Siser htv. It's always been my favorite! For that I use 300f for 15 seconds then press again with parchment or kraft paper for 5 seconds 😊
I am so pleasantly surprised that it could handle a supacolor print let alone a really big sized solid print. Wow!
It works depending on the type of transfer. I don't usually use this press for that though. Always try to add more pressure though! 😁🙏
What hoodies (brand, Model) do you sub on?? i have had a tough time finding a decent thick quality option like the one you pressed. Thanks
This is one I got as a test waaaaay back! I'll be looking to order more soon though to list on my website! It subbed beautifully and feels super nice.
hey great video. just bought this and was testing a few prints out. do you have a list of temps and times for each type of print?
I usually go with the recommended specs for HTV, but in general, 320f for 25 secs for DTF, 300f for 20 secs for HTV, and 400f for 45 secs for sublimation. That can vary though, but generally speaking, that's what I go with.
@@NekoPrints Thank you man appreciate it! all the best
This is a great review. I'm new to this type of thing and I'm trying to apply "Siser EasyWeed Adhesive" as a first step to later adhering foil to a jean jacket and on the first try it didn't stick. I used the manufacturer's specs, 300 degrees for 5 seconds, but it didn't work. Can you tell me if I would have to change some of the settings? Temperature, time or pressure? I don't know if the pressure can be regulated in this type of heat press
Thank you so much! Unfortunately with this press you can't adjust the pressure. But for easy weed, I usually do 300 for 15 seconds. If I decide to do vinyl with this press I add a bit of pressure. While you can't adjust it on the machine itself, there are some hacks you can easily implement to increase a bit of pressure. I have a video with some htvront pressure hacks
@@NekoPrints Thank you so much!. I will try with more time
Thank you! Price is good but hate how you have to put the hoodie I would burn myself for sure!
Totally understandable! It's not for everyone. There a ton of options out there. One will definitely stand out to you 😁Thanks so much for watching!
Even with my Clam Shell, I place garment in backwards (collar towards me)… That may have helped. I need a bigger platen though. At least 16X20.
Oh trust me I totally get it! I stick to my 16 x 20 for most orders. I use this for quick projects. Putting it with the hoodie towards me unfortunately doesn't work because there is still too much excess from the bottom bunching up behind the press. It's good to start, but for big orders I love my 16 x 20
@@NekoPrints …I can see that happening, even with the hood towards you. Maybe that’s why other commenters were saying something about placing it to the side. Makes sense now. It’s a cute machine though…
Have you tried placing the hoodie where the hoodie hangs in the front. Just do it upside down?
I tried but it didn't work. There's more material from the bottom of the sweater vs just the hoodie up top. But everyone says to try it sideways! I never though of trying it sideways
Are you able to tuck the hood under the pressing mat? Or will that cause uneven pressure?
Unfortunately tucking it would cause uneven pressure
I’ve tried to use screen print transfers with this and I just can’t get it to work well. Every time I peel the print comes off too. Any tips?
Most likely a pressure issue. Have you tried double pressing it? Try that and then peel from the corner of the design. Otherwise if you have something that can raise the bottom pillow a bit that would help with increasing pressure. Maybe like another Heatpress pad or some thick material to place under like a few layers of cardboard. Unfortunately not all screen print transfers press the same so it could also just be that particular transfer requires more pressure
I saw it on TikTok. Someone used a laser marker on top of the htvront heat press from harbor freight.
That's not a bad idea! Might have to check out the lasers they have there
I do my hoodies sideways, i love mine i have a shoulder injury and the auto press is awesome
Glad you love it! It's a very useful press. I still use it for my quick jobs all the time
Does yours make a cracking or popping sound when it heats up? Mine does and I cannot get a response from HTVRONT
It does! It looks like it could be due to the plastic and parts expanding and contracting as it heats up or cools down. It's nothing bad though
Sir what's the name of the paper that you put in the tshirt? What is it called and how you put design to it? Thanks, hope you will response 🤗🤗🤗
Hey there! The elephant design was sublimation paper. The other one was a screen print transfer
Was looking at this press, but I have heard a lot of complaints about pressure issues. & I decided to get a 15x15 press from HPN.
Side Note: Turn hoodies sideways. I’ve heard it’s easy to sneak/slide the sleeve through than scrunching up the hood.
Totally right! I didn't think of putting it in sideways during the filming 😂
Also, I have a 16 x 20 from HPN and I love it. I use it more than this one. The HTVRont press I see as more of a hobbyist press. I do agree, I'm not a huge fan of the pressure. Although I personally prefer heavy pressure, I actually haven't had any issues with shirts I have pressed with peeling thankfully.
Do you have the swing away or clam shell from hpn ? I had a clam shell from a rando namebrand and the pressure / heat was uneven and i’m a little apprehensive to get another 1 , i have the htvront on the way got delayed in transit
@@laurabibbee4328 I have a clamshell. But HPN is reliable and reputable so if you ever have issues you can contact them
After more than a month how are you? How many shirts can you make with this heat press BEFORE it burns?
I haven't used it for bulk orders. I use my big press for that. I haven't had any issues with this one, I use it for videos or quick orders mainly.
expecting mine to be delivered today. someone else showed doing hoodies sideways.
Sideways is an option as well!
What kinda hoodie did you do sublimation on?
A sample I had received from a supplier some time ago
What kind of printer do u have? And how much did u pay for it?
I have a few different ones. A Sawgrass SG1000, a Uninet iColor 560, and I used to use a DTG printer but not anymore. You can find the first two here
Sawgrass:
www.heattransferwarehouse.com/sawgrass-virtuoso-sg1000-sublimation-printer-starter-kit/?aff=36
Uninet White Toner:
www.heattransferwarehouse.com/uninet-icolor-560-printer-smartcut-and-prorip-included/?aff=36
Thanks for you video! Do you know if it works for dtf?
I've pressed a few Dtf prints with it 😊
@@NekoPrints Thank you a lot for answering 😊 Oh that's great news! Did you have troubles with the pressure and if yes how did you adjust it? I've heard from some other people that the provided pressure is not enough for dtf.
@@bluewaterfall7598 honestly I think it's dependent on the Dtf supplier/transfer itself. Some people have had issues with screen print transfers, but I haven't. You can increase the pressure by putting an extra mat under the one that's already there. Unfortunately that's the only way to be able to increase the pressure. I wish it had a dedicated pressure adjustment feature 😕
do the press works without using the platen pillow?
No it won't have enough pressure. You need to keep that pillow on there
Do you press DTF transfers with it?
Yup! You can press DTF with it. It has enough pressure
Great review but, most people I have watched turned the hoodie sideways.
You're right! I hadn't thought of that at the time of filming 😅
Yes pretty nice for the price but lets talk about not having the required pressure to do Puff vinyl.. It kinda sucks
It's crazy how for me, it works better with dtf than vinyl lol. But I agree. You can increase pressure however. I have a video with a few hacks 🙂
@@NekoPrints I have added extra heat pillows, I have try the extra thick cloths underneath and nothing works for me. everyone keeps telling me is the pressure.
Alot of people are having to put hoodies on sideways but issue is if you can not stand at the side of the machine it will be harder to line stuff up.
I think they just messed this machine up, also it's pretty crap at sublimating other items more so bad pressure as well as 99 seconds max timer
I like a lot of the features of the machine but I think the back part could really use a redesign. For subbing I've used it for shirts, this hoodie, and a few license plates. No issues so far thankfully. I haven't had to use it past 45 seconds. I use my bigger press for most other jobs. For an initial starter press I dig it. But if they come out with a second version, they should take some notes from the errors of the first. I can't get on the side, but placing the design prior to locating it on the press and securing it with tape I guess would work. Idk why I didn't think of pressing it sideways 😅
Can you put the sweater sideways with the sleeves folded back?
You can! I hadn't thought of that until everyone started commenting that 😂
@Neko Prints Awesome. Thanks.
@@bird9779 you're welcome!
Have you used this for pressing screen print transfers?
I have! And it's worked for some, not all. The pressure really isn't enough for bigger and blockier prints
@@NekoPrints ok. Well I already ordered from FM and this is the only press I have, I did watch a video that talked about putting something underneath so it creates more pressure. I’ll have to experiment and see what happens 🤘🏼
@@israelmelendez1319 definitely try that! I used a pressing pillow which helped or add another layer underneath the padding 🙂
@@NekoPrints thanks. Yes I do have a pressing pillow. I finally get to use it.
Can you please tell me if the top is magnetic?
Hi there! No it's not
@@NekoPrints thank you!
What about puff vinyl?
Haven't tried it, I'll have to try it out soon
2 mins in and saw how hard it is to print on a hoodie and its already a deal breaker. its like the thought of printing on hoodies or thicker materials didnt even occur to them when they designed it. big design flaw
It works up to an XL but honestly getting the hoodie part in is annoying. I'm uploading a video this week on some hacks and faqs for the press. But I agree, it should be easier to place something like a hoodie
Can I use this for blank canvasses?
That would depend on how you want to print the canvas
@@NekoPrints Basically using sublimation paper directly onto the empty canvas
You can't sublimate directly on the canvas unless it's polyester. But you can press clear htv or laminate first and then sublimate onto that. Here's a video I have showing how I've done it in the past.
ruclips.net/video/ELhdxHC_1fM/видео.html
@@NekoPrints thank you so much for your recommendation! That video is awesome.
So since we can't use cotton or linen for direct canvas sublimation, so does that mean we can only use polyester shirts for sublimation as well? Really appreciate your help. I will sub for sure
@@abdullahabualrub4124so glad you found it helpful! that's correct! Light colored polyester is best. Preferably white 100% poly or at least 60% poly
I got one and the heat plate won't release
😱 Did you message HTVRont?
@@NekoPrints yes
The problem I’m having with all these “reviews”, is they are almost carbon copies of each other. The time it took to get up to heat is way longer on yours than every other one I’ve seen. Almost twice the time. There are always a work around for the pressure. I have a 15x15 clamshell that takes forever to come up to temp. And I cannot use it in my craft room. I’ve thought about selling it but if I decide to keep it, I can use it for the things the HTVRONT can’t handle, my clamshell is fairly new and even tho it’s in the garage, it’s out of the way. Just my 2cents worth.
To be honest I haven't really watched many other reviews myself 😅 I started it up from full cold so maybe that had something to do with it? Either way it's still pretty quick I think. My clamshell takes about 30 or 40 minutes to heat up to 400 lol that can get annoying. And I do agree, you can add another layer below the pressing pillow and it helps pressure, or use a pressing pillow. In my opinion, its about what's finding what works for you! I find this press handy and still use it for quick projects. It's all personal preference 😊
Most people place the hoody’s sideways…..it probably works better that way!
Thank you! I found that out right after I made this video 😂😂
It definitely makes a difference!
Also…..i was also told one hack is if you place a little pad or cushion under that item you are pressing…..that it causes more pressure to come about……..is that true?
@@Cocoatreat so, I've actually thought of doing this. It makes sense since it will be a thicker bottom layer with the same pressure. I haven't tried it but I'll give it a shot soon
Does it work with DTF film?
To press yes. To bake I have t tried. But it hovers so maybe. I'll try it out and post my results!
@@NekoPrints sorry what do you mean by to bake? I'm new to heat press and havent had one before
@@seanhutson593 oh sorry! I mean to make Dtf transfers. When you print them you need to put adhesive powder on them and "bake" the transfers under a heat press. I have a video on how I print mine that shows what I mean 🙂
@@NekoPrints I already looked into buying my designs on films so i dont need buy a printer and put in extra extra time to print and stuff. So you have tried pressing with DTF film?
Oh I got you. Yup I've pressed Dtf with it a few times
Turn the item around so the neck is next to you
there's more material on the bottom than there would be from the hoodie itself
They should redesign this machine
I think they should take notes for a redesigned version or when they release a second version of it
Turn the hoodie sideways.
It still bunches up with bigger sizes. It works, but it's not ideal
I think you should turn it side ways.
Yeah I didn't think of that until it was mentioned in the comments! that's a good idea 😅😅
put the hoodie sideways
Lol I did in my follow up Video! 😂
For a hoodie just put it sideways
But even sideways you can't really go bigger than XL though
I hadn't thought of that until everyone started commenting it 😂
Yeah there isn't much space back there
Sideways
I didn't realize that until everyone started mentioning that 😂
This company is crap. I paid for one of these heat press and FedEx said it was delivered but I never received it. I contacted FedEx and the company right away and that was almost two weeks ago and I still can not get an answer from the company. I would not order from this company
I'm so sorry that happened to you! What did FedEx say though? If it showed as delivered FedEx might have dropped it off at a wrong house?
@@NekoPrints They said it had been delivered and closed the case, but dI live in a very rural area and everyone that lives close to me is related to me and I have already contacted them and noone has seen it. I have no reason to not believe them because the package was rather large and no one seen FedEx in the area the day they said it was delivered either.
@@malisamccrary1662 Wow that sucks! It really sounds like a big issue on Fedex's part. But it's unprofessional for HTVRont to not have answered back. I hope the issue can be resolved.
It's the biggest pile of shit I ever bought. Sent it back and bought a second hand hotronix.
Hotronix is a whooooole other level. This one I'd stick to beginner/hobbyest level tbh. Which hotronix did you get? I absolutely love the Fusion IQ. And even more the air fusion. But those price points though 😭😅
what went wrong? what do you dislike about this heat press??
You really don't know how to use a heat press any heat press!!
Lol what?