it is important to read the package completely when purchasing 'printer fabric' and follow the instructions to a tee...some of them are made to be used for wall hangings- not intended to be washed ever...some are for projects that may be laundered- either way it's important to follow the instructions. also, allowing the ink to 'cure' really saturate the fibers (use the best *heaviest ink* setting on the printer- so you get a lot of ink --let it cure for at least 24 hours- heat set-
permanent ink of course works best- and some office shops/print shops will print your pictures for you. I have found I have best luck making my own- I purchase good quality bleached muslin- pre-wash it- with detergent- no fabric softener, = press freezer paper to the back- cut it into *printer paper* size- make sure the edges are pressed firmly to the freezer paper then run it through my printer- I am currently using a canon- but used an hp successfully for years.