Graphics - Heat Press and Cap Press Hotronix Maxx Cap Press, Hotronix Swinger Heat Press Clearance: Required Manual(s) Manuals and other reference materials from the manufacturer or other sources. Member Notes Resources Where to obtain materials, consumables, and tooling. Heat Transfer Vinyl Supplier Hotronix Swinger Press Tutorial Tips & Tricks Starting Heat Printing Business Materials & Temperatures Heat Press with different fabrics Tool Tutorial Heat Press Model: Heat Press Nation Signature Series Manufacturer: Heat Press Nation Manual: Manual Keep hands clear when locking the pressure Ensure work area is clear before heating Tool Anatomy Display Pressure Adjustment Swing Handle Keypad Lift Handle Maintenance Tag Heat Platen Power Switch CONTROL PANEL Set Temperature Set Time Set Pressure Enter Tool Safety To avoid burns, do not touch the heated platen during use. Keep hands clear of the upper platen of the press during platen lock down as the pressure may cause injury. Work area must be kept clean, tidy and free of obstructions. Ensure temperatures are safe to use with material at hand. Setup Connect the power cable to the power strip Power on the power strip Position substrate between teflon sheets (use kraft paper if dye sublimating) Adjust the pressure and time Set the target temperature Wait for the target temperature to be reached Begin pressing Adjust the Pressure This part of the tutorial is for an older version of heat press and needs to be remade with the new controller. The Actual Platen Pressure displays the manual pressure you are applying (Numbers 1 - 9) The Target Pressure will always display 0 when manually applying the pressure 1 - 3 = Light Pressure 4 - 7 = Medium Pressure 8 - 9 = Heavy Pressure Press the Pressure Key for 2 seconds Raise the platen to the up position, disengaged from the printing plate Position material on the press plate Turn the pressure adjustment knob to adjust the pressure clockwise to increase the pressure counterclockwise to decrease the pressure Lower the platen to print position Repeat until the Actual Platen Pressure displays desired setting Set The Temperature This part of the tutorial is for an older version of heat press and needs to be remade with the new controller. Press the Temperature Key for 2 seconds Input the desired temperature Use 3 digits for fahrenheit Use 4 digits for centigrade The press accepts temperatures between 205º - 430º F Press Enter to set the temperature Set The Time This part of the tutorial is for an older version of heat press and needs to be remade with the new controller. Press the Time Key for 2 seconds Input the desired range of seconds in 3 digits The press accepts inputs of 001-999 seconds Press Enter to set the time Your time is now set! Operation Preheat press to achieve the target temperature Swing platen away from the base Position substrate & your graphic between teflon sheets (use paper if dye sublimating) Swing platen into final position Lower and lock the platen into the press position Wait for countdown to complete Immediately lift up and swing the platen away Remove materials and proceed to application’s instructions Monitor the press until the entire run is complete Cleanup Cleanup Power off the Power Strip Unplug the Heat Press Power Cable from the Power Strip Lift up the press Monitor the area while platen remains hot Clear the work area, recycling where possible Scrap Breakdown There is one blue scrap bin reserved for vinyl waste and several trash bins in the studio. Maintaining these are a shared, communal responsibility. When you notice the scrap bins are full, it’s time to take it to the dumpster out back. Feel free to enlist a helping hand. If you notice valuable material while emptying the bins, use your judgement to selectively save a few pieces or take it home for your personal use. Troubleshooting This part of the tutorial is for an older version of heat press and needs to be remade with the new controller. If a beep is heard at any time during programming, an error has been made. The press will not accept temperatures below 205° F (096° C) or above 430° F (221.6° C). If you mistakenly attempt to key in a temperature beyond the allowable range, the press will beep to alert you of your error. The press will not accept times below 001 or above 999 seconds. If you mistakenly attempt to key in a time beyond the allowable range, the press will beep to alert you of your error. Special Setups The Heat Press is a versatile tool in the printing process that allows you to get extremely creative with your work! Combining your use of the Heat Press with other tools is what will help you push the boundaries. The Heat Press is most commonly used with the Vinyl Cutter and the Dye Sublimation Printer. Printing registration marks in your artwork will allow you to make highly repeatable, complex cuts at the Vinyl Cutter, Laser Cutter, or CNC Router once your artwork is transferred to the final substrate.