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== Description ==

== Description ==

The heat press is a machine used to transfer graphics onto items like T-shirts, bags, jerseys and more. Materials that can be transferred include heat transfer vinyl (HTV), screen printed transfers, rhinestones, and more. Within the Hub, the heat press works in conjunction with the vinyl printer and cutter to adhere vinyl to cloth and is commonly used to make custom t-shirts or to add logos to clothing.

The heat press is a machine used to transfer graphics onto items like T-shirts, bags, jerseys and more. Materials that can be transferred include heat transfer vinyl (HTV), screen printed transfers, rhinestones, and more. Within the Hub, the heat press works in conjunction with the vinyl printer/cutter as well as the dye sublimation printer.  Depending on the materials used there are different processes required.  If using heat transfer vinyl it will adhere the material to cloth and is commonly used to make custom t-shirts or to add logos to clothing. One of the down sides of using vinyl is the raised material left on the fabric.  The dye sublimation process is much easier to work with.  This processor vaporizes the ink and it penetrates into the fabric without leaving a raised surface. Another advantage over vinyl is the ability to produce many colors in one transfer. 

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== Documentation ==

== Documentation ==

==== 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].

 

[[Media:Hotronix-MAXX-Digital-Clam-Press-Operators-Manual.pdf|Heat Press User Manual]]

== Training ==

== Training ==

==== Overview ====

==== Operation ====

Overall, the operation of the heat press is very simple with most of the work occurring when setting the temperature and press time. The temperature of the heat press can be precisely set anywhere between 200°F and 430°F while being regulated within one degree of the set temperature. When applying graphics created by the vinyl printer, it is recommended that temperature be set between 300°F and 325°F (305°F works well) but other temperatures can be experimented with if the graphics are not transferring as desired. The time should be set 15 seconds as this will ensure a proper transfer without overheating the vinyl or the material it is being applied to. If the vinyl begins to peel off when removing the transfer paper then the time can be lengthened past 15 seconds, and inversely the time can be decreased if there is concern about melting the material. After the time at temperature has been set, the material should be placed between the platens and pressed for 2-3 seconds to remove any wrinkles. At this point the graphic can be placed at the desired location on the material and pressed until the timer expires.The final step in the process is to remove the material from the press and carefully pull of the transfer paper to reveal the completed transfer. Make sure to reset the space by leaving the platens open and wiping down the machine as needed.    

Overall, the operation of the heat press is very simple with most of the work occurring when setting the temperature and press time. The temperature of the heat press can be precisely set anywhere between 200°F and 430°F while being regulated within one degree of the set temperature. When applying graphics created by the vinyl printer, it is recommended that temperature be set between 300°F and 325°F (305°F works well) but other temperatures can be experimented with if the graphics are not transferring as desired. The time should be set 15 seconds as this will ensure a proper transfer without overheating the vinyl or the material it is being applied to. If the vinyl begins to peel off when removing the transfer paper then the time can be lengthened past 15 seconds, and inversely the time can be decreased if there is concern about melting the material. After the time at temperature has been set, the material should be placed between the platens and pressed for 2-3 seconds to remove any wrinkles. At this point the graphic can be placed at the desired location on the material and pressed until the timer expires.The final step in the process is to remove the material from the press and carefully pull of the transfer paper to reveal the completed transfer. Make sure to reset the space by leaving the platens open and wiping down the machine as needed.

 

==== Demonstration ====

==== Demonstration ====

== Certification ==

== Certification ==

[https://foxtale.georgefox.edu/moodle/course/view.php?id=31422 Foxtale Quiz]. Note: This certification is in conjunction with the mug press so the mug press wiki should be reviewed before taking this quiz.  

[https://georgefox.instructure.com/courses/1327 Canvas Quiz].

== Troubleshooting ==

== Troubleshooting ==

One issue that can occur is that the graphic can begin to peel off of the material as the transfer paper is removed. If this happens place the transfer paper back down, run through the pressing process again, and then pull of the transfer paper while following the steps laid out in the procedure.  

One issue that can occur is that the graphic can begin to peel off of the material as the transfer paper is removed. If this happens place the transfer paper back down, run through the pressing process again, and then pull of the transfer paper while following the steps laid out in the procedure.

 

When transfering sublimation ink, it is recommended to lift the heat press slowly once the set time expires to avoid letting the air that rushes in upon opening the heat press move the paper around. With the paper still being hot, it will continue to transfer small amounts of ink even though most of the ink will have already transferred when the time expires. If the paper moves, you can get a faint double-image or ghosting effect on your t-shirt which is often undesirable.

==== General Maintenance ====

==== General Maintenance ====