Waterbased ink cures optimally with airflow. If steam is trapped in your dryer chamber, the ink will cure more slowly. If possible, raise the dryer panels on the front and rear of your conveyor dryer to allow steam to escape.
If your conveyor dryer chamber is short, you may need to run your garments through your conveyor more than once to get a full cure.
The following curing guidelines are recommendations for ink deposit temperatures, not dryer temperatures. This should be checked with temperature strips to ensure the appropriate temperatures are achieved.
- 2-3 Minutes @ 320 F
- 5-6 Minutes @ 285 F
- 8-9 Minutes @ 250 F
For detailed info on heat curing, use this Heat Curing Guide