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* Material - The item on which the graphic is transferred. In many cases this is a t-shirt.
* Material - The item on which the graphic is transferred. In many cases this is a t-shirt.
* Transfer Paper - The clear material on top of the graphic. This should be left on until after the transfer has occurred.
* Transfer Paper - The clear material on top of the graphic. This should be left on until after the transfer has occurred.
* Protective Sheets - The heat resistant sheets in the press that prevent graphics from sticking to the platen. These are not attached to the platens. [[File:Heat Press Terminology .jpg|none|thumb|500x500px]]
* Protective Sheets - The heat resistant sheets in the press that prevent graphics from sticking to the platen. These are not attached to the platens. [[File:Heat Press Terminology .jpg|none|thumb|500x500px| '''Figure 1.''' Heat press and its terminology ]]
==== Manuals ====
==== Manuals ====
This manual covers the use, calibration, and safety of the heat press - [https://assets.stahls.com/stahls/content/pdf/HeatPressManuals/Hotronix-MAXX-Digital-Clam-Press-Operators-Manual.pdf Operator's Manual].
This manual covers the use, calibration, and safety of the heat press - [https://assets.stahls.com/stahls/content/pdf/HeatPressManuals/Hotronix-MAXX-Digital-Clam-Press-Operators-Manual.pdf Operator's Manual].
==== General Procedure ====
==== General Procedure ====
Adjusting the Temperature and Time:
Adjusting the Temperature and Time:
# Press the Mode Select button in the center of the Control Panel so that the (SET) and (TEMP) lights located next to the display will illuminate. This process can be seen in Figure 1.
# Press the Mode Select button in the center of the Control Panel so that the (SET) and (TEMP) lights located next to the display will illuminate. This process can be seen in Figure 2.
# Press the (+) or (-) button to raise or lower the temperature setting.The LED Display will show changes as you make them.
# Press the (+) or (-) button to raise or lower the temperature setting.The LED Display will show changes as you make them.
# Once you have adjusted the temperature, press the Mode Select button again to advance to Time Mode. The (SET) and (TIME) lights will illuminate.
# Once you have adjusted the temperature, press the Mode Select button again to advance to Time Mode. The (SET) and (TIME) lights will illuminate.
# Adjust the time in the same manner you adjusted the temperature.
# Adjust the time in the same manner you adjusted the temperature.
# Select the desired time and push the Mode Select button again to exit. All lights will be off and the press will return to PRINT mode.
# Select the desired time and push the Mode Select button again to exit. All lights will be off and the press will return to PRINT mode.
# Wait for the heat press to reach the desired temperature. This can take several minutes. [[File:Heat press control panel .jpg|none|thumb|500x500px|'''Figure 1.''' Heat Press Control Panel]]
# Wait for the heat press to reach the desired temperature. This can take several minutes. [[File:Heat press control panel .jpg|none|thumb|500x500px|'''Figure 2.''' Heat Press Control Panel]]
Applying the Graphic:
Applying the Graphic:
# Place the material on the lower platen and press down on it for 2-3 seconds to remove any wrinkles. This is also a good opportunity to check the pressure by taking note of how difficult it is to pull down the lift handle. If the handle requires a firm pressure to click into place then no adjustment is needed, but if it easily closes or requires a large effort to close then the pressure should be adjusted using the pressure knob.
# Place the material on the lower platen and press down on it for 2-3 seconds to remove any wrinkles. This is also a good opportunity to check the pressure by taking note of how difficult it is to pull down the lift handle. If the handle requires a firm pressure to click into place then no adjustment is needed, but if it easily closes or requires a large effort to close then the pressure should be adjusted using the pressure knob.