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DTF transfers with Cricut EasyPress & Autopress
Use this S2 guide for Cricut EasyPress 2/3 or Cricut Autopress. Choose your machine below for the correct pressure method, then follow S2’s transfer settings, peeling and finishing steps.
S2 Transfers application guide · For fabric DTF transfers
Which Cricut are you using?
The transfer settings stay the same; the way your machine applies pressure changes.
Cricut EasyPress 2 / 3 settings
- Temperature
- 315–325°F
- First press
- 12–15 seconds
- Pressure
- Firm, manual
- Peel
- Hot unless specified
S2 settings for EasyPress 2 and 3. Keep pressure steady and even across the whole design. Test your garment before a batch.
Prepare. Press. Peel. Finish.
Your step-by-step guide
Prepare a firm pressing station
Place a heat-resistant mat or firm heat-press pad on a flat, sturdy surface. Lint-roll the garment and prepress for 5 seconds to remove wrinkles and moisture. Avoid soft ironing boards.
Position, secure and cover
Place the transfer ink-side down, align it, and use heat-resistant tape if needed. Cover with Teflon or parchment.
Press without moving
Set your EasyPress to 315–325°F. Press for 12–15 seconds with firm, steady manual pressure, leaning in to apply pressure evenly. Do not slide or rock the press. For designs larger than the plate, work in slightly overlapping sections with the same time and pressure.
Peel the carrier
For S2 hot-peel transfers, peel immediately while warm. If your transfer specifies cold peel, let it cool fully. Peel slowly at a low angle. If the design lifts, lay the film back down and repress for 5–7 seconds with firm pressure.
Cover and finish
Cover the design and press a second time for 5–10 seconds with firm pressure. A matte or textured finishing sheet can give a softer feel. Let the garment cool flat, then lightly stretch and inspect the edges and fine details. Spot-press any area that needs attention for 3–5 seconds.
If something needs a second look
Transfer is not sticking
Increase manual pressure and check your firm pressing surface. Prepress the garment and add 3–5 seconds if needed.
Design lifts during peeling
Check the transfer’s peel type and even contact. Lay the film down and repress for 5–7 seconds, then peel slowly at a low angle.
Rough or uneven result
Do the covered second press; parchment can help the finish. Do not move the press during the cycle; overlap larger designs consistently.
Cricut Autopress settings
- Temperature
- 315–325°F
- First press
- 12–15 seconds
- Pressure
- Automatic
- Peel
- Hot unless specified
S2 transfer settings, adapted for Autopress operation. Use the control pod and automatic pressure; do not add body weight. Test your garment before a batch.
Prepare. Press. Peel. Finish.
Your step-by-step guide
Prepare the garment and mat
Use the Cricut pressing mat on the platen with its silicone side down. Keep seams and raised areas out of the transfer’s contact area. Lint-roll the garment and prepress for 5 seconds.
Position, secure and cover
Place the transfer ink-side down and align it. Use heat-resistant tape if needed, then cover with Teflon or parchment. Make sure the design lies flat.
Set the control pod and close
Set 315–325°F and 12–15 seconds on the control pod. When the press is ready, lower the plate and gently close the handle until the motors engage. Autopress applies pressure automatically and opens when the timer ends. Do not lean on the handle to add pressure. For a larger design, reposition for slightly overlapping sections and repeat the same timing.
Peel the carrier
For S2 hot-peel transfers, peel immediately while warm. If your transfer specifies cold peel, let it cool fully. Peel slowly at a low angle. If the design lifts, lay the film back down and repress for 5–7 seconds using the press’s automatic pressure.
Cover and finish
Cover the design and run a second press for 5–10 seconds using automatic pressure. A matte or textured finishing sheet can give a softer feel. Let the garment cool flat, then lightly stretch and inspect edges and fine details. Spot-press an area that needs attention for 3–5 seconds.
If something needs a second look
Transfer is not sticking
Check that the mat and garment lie flat and seams do not interrupt contact. Prepress the garment and add 3–5 seconds if needed.
Design lifts during peeling
Check the transfer’s peel type and even contact. Lay the film down and repress for 5–7 seconds, then peel slowly at a low angle.
Rough or uneven result
Do the covered second press; parchment can help the finish. Keep placement flat and overlap sections consistently.
Autopress equipment operation follows Cricut’s machine guidance (opens in a new tab). Temperature, timing, peel and finishing guidance on this page are S2’s transfer instructions.
Give your work a good start
Press today. Wash later.
Let the garment cool flat. Wait 24 hours before washing.
- Turn the garment inside out.
- Wash cold with mild detergent.
- Avoid bleach and fabric softener.
- Tumble dry low or hang dry.
- Do not iron directly on the print.
A little help from Buddy
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