HTVRont Auto Heat Press for DTF Unboxing, Tutorial & Honest Review

[@bonniebccanada5113]

I have this machine, love it, no problems and is excellent for doing multiple shirts, totes, key chains, car coasters and more. A real time saver!

[@transfersuperstars]

Glad it works for you. It's not enough pressure for our DTF.

[@ProudMarineMom]

Can you add some sort of mat for added pressure?

[@MonroesArtStudio]

I really want this one. I seen people put usps boxes under the pad to give it more pressure and run the heater a bit longer

[@marshallscott3175]

I put 14 1/2 x 14 1/2 cut chip board under the mat for more pressure with time set to 320 at 10 sec cotton works great...

[@transfersuperstars]

Thanks for the tip, @marshallscott3175! Using a chipboard to increase pressure is a clever hack. It’s great to hear it works well for you at 320°F for 10 seconds on cotton. I’ll be sure to share this with our community and give it a try in future tests. Appreciate the insight!

[@christylovecrafts]

My HTVRONT auto heat press really works great! really love it

[@transfersuperstars]

Its a nice press but Its not enough pressure for our DTF use.

[@ProudMarineMom]

I have one as well and love it but I did find it was not enough pressure for dtf on a shirt. Ended up buying another press that has adjustable pressure. But still my htvront for all my sublimations needs

[@Annnnnnnnn96]

I was about to buy this for my start up. Good thing I did my research first and came across your video. This really is a great help. Thank you!!!

[@transfersuperstars]

Glad it was helpful! Welcome aboard to DTF! Please let us know if you need a transfer supplier. www.transfersuperstars.com/products/dtf-gangsheet-builder

[@antst5712]

This proves time and time again the positive reviews about this Heat press in the comments that confront you. The majority of review are all positive which is a red flag about this heat press. And most YT channels promote it for their own benefit. I glad I found this review will stay away from this garbage.

[@transfersuperstars]

Its probably a good press for vinyl but for DTF, it requires more pressure. They did release a manual press which is great for DTF> kzbin.info/www/bejne/onKZioinpNx8nbM

[@DonJuravin]

Thanks!

[@transfersuperstars]

Thank you so much for supporting our channel! We appreciate you so much.

[@wrkuba]

Hi! Im using HTVRONT since 2 months, it works vry well, but 1st hing to do is to get rid of stock "pillow". It's really bad quality, it had wrinkles after only like 50x usage. Replace it with some silicone pillow or else. I found also very usefull to buy differnt sizes soft vinyl pillow. By that i can have more pressure in the place i want (when applying small print etc.). The truth is that more pressure or adjustable would be usefull. Im pressing DTF twice in order to press the print into material even more.

[@transfersuperstars]

The transfer usually transfers fine onto the garment but the wash results is usually when we see shrinkage and premature wrinkling. Have you checked your washed garments recently?

[@wrkuba]

@@transfersuperstars yes, everything is fine :)

[@TheRagdollKitty]

How is the print coming out after washing? I just did my first press and washed my tote and the DTF has wrinkles :(

[@wrkuba]

@@TheRagdollKitty You have to experiment with temperatures. I did like 20 same prints on material, washed them several times and turned out that I have to use higher temperature then my printer of dtfs is suggesting. I'm currently using 160°C. First press 12 sec, second press after peel 8 sec. I think it depends on dtf powder, foil, printer used etc also

[@Nicole_Gucci_Baby1k]

So you took your pad off what pads are you using? Because I just recently bought a silicone replacement pad I listed it above because I know some other people who have one and they were also having trouble with the pressure for the HTF puff and DTF so that’s exactly what they did and said that it helped them but I am definitely open to more suggestions because you don’t want 50 heatpress machines for each different type of craft you are doing

[@theresamonson2772]

You can add extra padding for more pressure..

[@transfersuperstars]

We tried that, it helped but didn't have enough pressure to see the vertical lines on a shirt.

[@sirlocktherealadidasboy1739]

@@transfersuperstarsworked for me I added more padding and voila

[@MrPlomsone]

Great honest review.

[@transfersuperstars]

Thank you!

[@rolandgatch358]

Great review…TY….I too was thinking about buying this brand for recreational use and also upon reading the reviews here it’s seems to be working for the people that already have it….

[@marilynflowers3852]

Just get a replacement thicker pad and it does great.

[@transfersuperstars]

We've tried a thicker pad and its just not enough pressure. You may not notice this right away but once you wash the garment, you can tell the transfer is not completely flattened and will prematurely wrinkle.

[@sirlocktherealadidasboy1739]

I built up my plate for more pressure made a great difference. The new version allows for pressure adjustment

[@transfersuperstars]

ahh that’s cool…yeah we added extra padding in the older version to combat the lack of pressure

[@suesshirtshopandmore6754]

Thank you for the honest review! You are 100 percent correct about the pressing of t-shirts Great video!

[@transfersuperstars]

Thanks for watching!

[@nawal7732]

I am a graphic designer and I was thinking of selling t-shirts, and I wanted to buy this heat press , I don't have a big budget so thank you for saving my money

[@lauralindsey3915]

Can you use a heat pillow to add pressure?

[@transfersuperstars]

We tried adding a heatpress pad, even 2. We even tried the heat pillow but it just doesn't clamp hard enough to see the embedded lines from a strong press.

[@Infiniteapparelanddesignco]

They have a new one and I am thinking about getting it since it looks like it has more pressure now

[@mimimim]

Are you able to show us the dtf shirt after wash. ? I have that heat press but new to DTF. Thanks!!

[@transfersuperstars]

Here's a video after the wash when not enough pressure is applied. kzbin.info/www/bejne/parNYXSpZaetbLM

[@mimimim]

@transfersuperstars thank you for sharing your knowledge. I wished I would have seen this before. Interesting how they are have different results.

[@GaryShots]

Enjoyed your Review Phil ... very thorough Thanks!

[@transfersuperstars]

Glad you enjoyed it! We appreciate you watching the video. Much Love!

[@graphx88]

If i put extra thick heat padding will the pressure be more?

[@transfersuperstars]

We've tried it, it doesn't add additional pressure

[@darceyday5410]

Is there any chance you could review the Transpro +Plus Semi Auto Heat Press from Pro World please. Your able to thread shirts, change from manual to auto with flip of fob and has pressure number settings. You can also change the platen to different size plates. There's more but I really would like to hear what you think for a price of $1200

[@transfersuperstars]

We don't have access to that heat press. But if I was spending over $1k, I would get our Heatmaster Prisma. www.transfersuperstars.com/products/heatmaster-prisma-pro-auto-open-dtf-heat-press-machine-16x20

[@sarahsmart3414]

Also, if you raise the heat a little would that help with the DTF transfer? Since there were spots that didnt quit reach 300 dergrees...

[@transfersuperstars]

Yes you can compensate for the heat by increasing the temperature however the main thing this press lack is the ability to adjust the pressure. Once you wash a 100% cotton tee, it will shrink. If you did not use enough pressure, the dtf transfer will prematurely wrinkle.

[@RVS214]

You need to add a regular heat press rubber pad under the pillow or alone... Also my optimal Dtf time and temperature is...310 for 15 seconds...cool peel and repress for 15... I have done almost a thousand shirts, and hoodies etc... I usually use a swing away.. I have a Geo Knight and a Trans Pro swinger... I got this because its portable and it was on sale...I got it practically for free with my Amazon points . I tried it on this press...and it definitely works with extra padding. It needs that 15 second time.. But my guess the new HTVront heat press 2 with the pressure adjustment feature it will eliminate the need for more padding

[@transfersuperstars]

We've tried that and it doesn't give added pressure.

[@RVS214]

@transfersuperstars maybe you got a faulty one..could be... Also we press DTf for 15 cool 15...that works so much better. The rubber mat I used was very stiff and thick. Also use a pressing pillow inside the shirt makes it so much easier to thread. The siser pillows are thicker than most and worked out great for me

[@peppermintoccassions5170]

Thanks for your honesty, sending mines back. Ill keep my swing press.

[@transfersuperstars]

No Worries, Thanks for checking out the video, glad we were able to help

[@JaydenCodemo]

What is a good heat press you’d recommend for a $300-$400 budget for t-shirt making

[@transfersuperstars]

Here's a video where we test out the best budget presses. Keep in mind these are budget presses. We do have better ones that we recommend if you are looking to invest more. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJTKooejdruBac0

[@rabinawal5375]

Hey bro.. Could you compare HTVront Auto Heat press with Sunpress Aito Heat pressure? Sunpress claim it has 6 adjustments for pressure.

[@transfersuperstars]

Hi @rabinawal5375, thanks for the suggestion! A comparison between the HTVRont Auto and the Sunpress Aito sounds like a fantastic idea. I’ll look into testing the Sunpress Aito soon and provide a detailed comparison, especially focusing on the pressure adjustments. Stay tuned for that video!

[@rabinawal5375]

@@transfersuperstars thanks. Waiting eagerly.

[@Nicole_Gucci_Baby1k]

I would absolutely love to know the answer to this too because they took the HTV Ront and then added the pressure to it which is what all of us HTV Ront owners wish that they would have done

[@beast344]

So wait you don’t need to cover the transfer and shirt when pressing ? I thought it would burn or burn the shirt

[@transfersuperstars]

You technically don't need to especially if we are only pressing at 7s at 300f max but this is dependent on your transfer supplier. Not all transfers are the same

[@transfersuperstars]

We use our matt sheet. www.transfersuperstars.com/products/the-matt-finishing-sheet-matte-2nd-press-cover-sheet

[@sarahsmart3414]

Could you maybe place the hoodie sideways or upside down? So the hood isn't being shoved into the back?

[@transfersuperstars]

Yup, you sure can. If you are doing one offs, that is fine. If you are trying to do a few dozen, it would be stressful imo.

[@diegovillarreal8071]

Would the geoknight dk20 be a better option because of the pressure issue with this one? Beginner here ! thanks!

[@transfersuperstars]

Yes, definitely. Here are some our recommended presses. www.transfersuperstars.com/collections/heat-presses

[@lobexkaraoke5691]

Heard you can double the mat to increase the pressure

[@transfersuperstars]

It didn't work for us. We tried using a mat from 2 other heat presses. Still did not get the embedding that we wanted.

[@JjjKk-p6t]

What is the correct temp to make shirts with dtf press

[@transfersuperstars]

Each supplier's transfers may vary. Our transfers are a low temp and quick transfer at only 300f for 7s. Heavy pressure. Please keep us in mind if you need a supplier. www.transfersuperstars.com/products/dtf-gangsheet-builder

[@tfokeefe]

A very thorough review. Thank you for that. -------I have this press, and I'm a little underwhelmed with it, But I have a question. You have it set at 7 seconds. What would happen if you increase the time, say to 20 seconds. Would that help with the adhesion or damage it? Also, I wonder if you could get inside and crank up the pressure.

[@djh-xt8tn]

I also have the same heat press I use dtf transfers and they turn out great, away around the pressure is to put another heat press mat on top of the original one already on there… I wouldn’t recommend taking it apart but that might also work?

[@transfersuperstars]

The increased pressed time will not make a difference in the outcome if the heat press doesn't have enough pressure. Once you wash the garment, you will see some shrinkage in the transfer from the garment shrinking. This wouldn't be an issue if the press had enough pressure. There's currently no way to increase the pressure on this machine.

[@transfersuperstars]

We've tried layering on an extra silicone mat but it did not help with pressure. It looks great at first press but we see premature wrinkling after the wash. We haven't found a way to increase the pressure.

[@tweetiewebb1]

HTVRONT has come out with an auto heat press 2. Do you plan on reviewing that one?

[@transfersuperstars]

We do!

[@anitas580]

Is 7 seconds a fair honest press time for dtf? I know subli and vinyl uses much more

[@transfersuperstars]

Yes 7seconds is all you need. We've pressed thousands of transfers and this is what makes dtf so easy to use. You just need to make sure you're using a good press with good pressure.

[@marshallscott3175]

i do 10 sec

[@basegod6467]

Hello do you know if this machine good for shorts and sweatpants. ??

[@transfersuperstars]

If using DTF, it doesn't provide enough pressure for fabrics.

[@basegod6467]

@@transfersuperstars got it thanks

[@denomyles9555]

Can you use it as an oven?

[@transfersuperstars]

technically you can but I don't think it hoovers low enough to cure your transfers. What are you thinking of using the oven for?

[@marilynflowers3852]

I have not had any issues with the sales of my shirts get a thicker pad.

[@transfersuperstars]

We've tried a thicker pad and its just not enough pressure. You may not notice this right away but once you wash the garment, you can tell the transfer is not completely flattened and will prematurely wrinkle.

[@barbra429]

Can someone PLEASE tell me why the switch (on) light keeps blinking non-stop, is this some type of malfunction?

[@transfersuperstars]

I'm not familiar with that issue but please reach out to HTVRONT and they may be able to assist you.

[@bethkalina6754]

It just means that it is plugged in.

[@dietxanadu3914]

Oh crap. I got mine from the HTVRONT store, so I can't return it like I could if I had used Amazon.

[@transfersuperstars]

ohh no. Should have gone with Amazon.

[@RadianceofLife8]

I just ordered this press from the website too ,only because it was a bundle deal..I hope it works well for me..

[@deeayeveeeyees]

6 mins to reach 300 is actually pretty good. my 16x20 transpro clamshell press takes about 15-18 mins to reach 300 while my older Tusy 15x15 took about 8 mins to reach 300.

[@transfersuperstars]

Yes 6mins is pretty good. Firing up fast isn't always the best case. My geoknight takes 10mins to heat up to 300f but the heat is very stable and doesn't fluctuate as much as these budget presses.

[@deeayeveeeyees]

@@transfersuperstars i totally agree about the even heating part, just saying that i thought the heating speed was good. but if its not even, then it defeats the purpose.

[@chaep]

I wish I found this video before my purchase. I wanted it for dtf press 😢

[@transfersuperstars]

Understood. We wish you luck on your DTF journey. Let us know if you need any printing services. www.transfersuperstars.com/

[@MrGotchacp]

How do you turn it off?

[@transfersuperstars]

hold the power button, or unplug

[@sunnshine9965]

It doesn’t have pressure settings?

[@transfersuperstars]

Unfortunately this unit doesn't have any pressure settings.

[@hotzauhse]

The only issue is the pressure. I recently got mine and haven't been doing much on it but every other person i've seen they said it works great with extra padding for more pressure.

[@transfersuperstars]

We tried the extra padding but it didn't work. We will try it again.

[@hotzauhse]

@@transfersuperstars yeah i gotta do some testing on my end also. Though the shirt i made a few days ago came out better than expected with Micheal's brand htv.

[@BenVasseghi]

Thank you for doing an amazing job reviewing this product. You covered all pros and cons. Which is very important for me. I will not order this. Thank you it's for startups not for small business

[@transfersuperstars]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@ItsMoney22]

So what is the best heat press?

[@transfersuperstars]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJTKooejdruBac0

[@TheSpEdTechTeacher]

Damn. I wish I would've seen this before I bought mine. Which heat press do you use? I know your situation is different, but just curious.

[@transfersuperstars]

We use an air pneumatic heat press, geoknight dk20, and one of these budget presses for demo. PowerPress amzn.to/3KeDwrV

[@marshallscott3175]

No need to get a new one..I put 14 1/2 x 14 1/2 cut chip board under the mat for more pressure with time set to 320 at 10 sec cotton works great...but i also need to get a 16x20 for bigger prints..

[@annegretheweldeskalnes8495]

@@marshallscott3175 How thick is the chip board you put under the mat? :)

[@lissettechanlatte8923]

I notice about what you talking about because the pressure is not good for dtf I damage 3 sweater

[@transfersuperstars]

ohh no! Sorry to hear about that. Yes this heat press although easy to use, does not provide enough pressure. We have tried stacking heat press pads but it did not add enough pressure still.

[@jankof76]

we them to make a 16"x20"

[@transfersuperstars]

It needs to be dialed down for pressure first. Its lack of pressure makes it not suitable for DTF

[@Infiniteapparelanddesignco]

After doing a few shirts. My arm starts to hurt.

[@M1ACounty]

I Caint wait to unbox my new heat press

[@transfersuperstars]

What press did you get?

[@VeniVidiVici444]

They have released a manual one!

[@transfersuperstars]

Where? Please link

[@VeniVidiVici444]

@@transfersuperstars Search for HTVRONT manual press.

[@JuliestickallbatjayWheeler]

Whot if you want to print on cap's

[@transfersuperstars]

Hi @user-bv1ve1zq3y, great question! Unfortunately, the HTVRont Auto Heat Press isn’t designed for caps since it doesn’t have a cap attachment or curved platen. For cap printing, I’d recommend a dedicated cap press or a multifunction heat press that includes a cap attachment.

[@zionsoldier08]

This guy is jaded with his review…. It absolutely works with DTF… and yes you can add a mat to increase pressure.

[@transfersuperstars]

There's no reason I wouldn't want to promote this press but it doesn't create long lasting tees.. Working with DTF doesn't mean it just applies and comes off your film, it has to last through the wash test many times. I just haven't seen that done with these automatic presses. You get premature wrinkles

[@theteainteaching]

​@@transfersuperstars Agreed. I had a MAJOR problem once I switched to the HTVront and had to replace a lot of shirts because they cracked or wrinkled after one wash. I'm not returning it so I'm likely going to use it to get the moisture out of the shirts and then press with my regular heat press. It's next to my primary heat press so it'll be like an assembly line for two people to work, which will help me save a lot of time.

[@yazzysjourney926]

You can't do puff vinyl with this press

[@transfersuperstars]

Absolutely right, Definitely not enough pressure for that.

[@bethkalina6754]

I did, and know others do also. No problems.

[@chaep]

You need to redo the start time. U started the timer before u was even ready to hit the start on the press

[@transfersuperstars]

Thanks for catching that. +/- a few. We will definitely be more on point in the future

[@CherylFoster52]

I kinda regret that I got this heat press because it's Difficult when it comes to pressing a lot of things.

[@transfersuperstars]

Its good for certain uses but space as well as pressure seems to be a common issue.

[@CherylFoster52]

@transfersuperstars Yes sweatshirts are my is to time-consuming it's a Challenge

[@marshallscott3175]

try this ,I put 14 1/2 x 14 1/2 cut chip board under the mat for more pressure with time set to 320 at 10 sec cotton works great...

[@pen25]

those laser temp guns arnt accurate. use a thermistor you can add a thermistor to a wand

[@transfersuperstars]

yes they aren't 100% accurate but will give you a range of temperature fluctuation.

[@PatsyDunigan]

I bought one of theses…stopped heating to full temperature 15 days past the warranty date. It has not had excessive use. They wanted me to take to repair shop yet they don’t sell spare parts. No customer service phone number. They offered me $80 refund. Waste of money

[@transfersuperstars]

I'm surprised they did not cover it. Either way the heat press does not have enough pressure. You may be better off with another.

[@lhaaq]

I'm 3 hours away from purchasing this and cancelled after watching this. thank you for this review. Definity not for me.

[@transfersuperstars]

Clutch save!

[@KarmenSington-y4c]

Hegmann Island

[@susananderson1071]

People are doing hoodies on this shirt by putting the shirt at an angle.

[@transfersuperstars]

Yes you can definitely turn this sideways and press at an angle. Our main concern with this press is actually the lack of pressure. Are you using this for your DTF transfers? How has it held up after the wash?

[@CONSCIOUSCOMA]

maybe do it for 20 seconds.

[@transfersuperstars]

time doesn't help with pressure. Our transfers only need 7seconds. We've been doing this for years.

[@lexwrld999]

so basically I just wasted $300 lol ugh

[@transfersuperstars]

Did you order it from Amazon Prime? You might be within the return window.

[@lexwrld999]

yes it came today actually lol @@transfersuperstars

[@marshallscott3175]

I put 14 1/2 x 14 1/2 cut chip board under the mat for more pressure with time set to 320 at 10 sec cotton works great...

[@djpoolservice]

This guy is typical of his generation. If the product can’t do everything for you than it’s no good because he has no sense of reasoning, evaluating the situation and coming up with a remedy! This heat press works awesome. This guy has no mechanical skills! Snowflake!!

[@transfersuperstars]

We're open for discussion and have tested this several times, We print and sell transfers, we would love to promote it but it doesn't quite work well for DTF. Please checkout all DTF forums and reviews regarding this product. This heat press lacks the ability to control pressure. If you do not have enough pressure, you will get premature wrinkles after the wash. Please checkout your own awesome work after its been in the wash. I would NOT recommend this to our customer. BTW, What kind of mechanical skills is needed to make this applicable to DTF? kzbin.info/www/bejne/parNYXSpZaetbLM

[@Nicole_Gucci_Baby1k]

I don’t think that’s true he’s just trying to give an honest opinion and evaluation on the HTV Ront he gave likes and dislikes on all of the heat presses he has tested out people depend on these reviews from someone who does this for a living knows what they’re talking about and will give and honest opinion on what he actually uses it for which would be DTF now I bought mine a long time ago during the fundraising phase so I have had mine quite a while it works great for HTV which is what HTV Ront sells but it has a problem with HTV that needs stronger pressure like Puff vinyl, DTF, Brick 600, Rhinestone Transfers etc.. Im sure that there’s others I probably forgot to list but he definitely gave a fair honest review now if it was great in all things then he would have said so because he has alot of people who want to buy this product so I am glad he gave a honest review because I probably wouldn’t have bought it had i known that I would need to purchase another press just to do these other types of materials because I really wanted an all in one but I haven’t found one that’s not ridiculously priced