printing without whit background

[Edgardo5E62]

I have an Epson XP-8600 printer. I'm trying to print without a white background. It for heat pressing is there a profile I have to use or it's in my printer profile. need help. thanks 

[JJMack]

I would think what you need most is a document with a transparent background. Why would a printer print white when no color is called for.

[michelew83603738]

What are you trying to print on?

[Edgardo5E62]

heat transfer paper 

[edgrimley]

There is no white ink.

[NB, colourmanagement]

Generally when a printer puts ink on paper there is no attempt to "print" the background white area, for a start very very few printers have a "white" ink. 

The people I know who print onto transfer paper tend to start out with ICC printer profiles from the transfer paper manufacturer - with mixed results. 

I hope this helps

thanks
neil barstow, colourmanagement.net :: adobe forum volunteer
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