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====General Procedure====
 
====General Procedure====
 
# Select a heating element. Heating elements come in different sizes with their own connection cord.  This is not an exact science, simply slide the mug into the element and make sure it can wrap around it with a snug fit.  
 
# Select a heating element. Heating elements come in different sizes with their own connection cord.  This is not an exact science, simply slide the mug into the element and make sure it can wrap around it with a snug fit.  
# Use the black set screws to secure the heating element into the press and plug it into the controller. Make sure to screw in the plug as well to ensure a good connection.
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# Use the black set screws to secure the heating element into the press, and plug it into the controller. Make sure to screw in the plug as well to ensure a good connection.
# Once the heating element is installed you will want to adjust the pressure applied to the mug using the four large pressure adjustment knobs. The pressure should be evenly distributed across the mugs's surface and firm without risk of crushing it.  
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# Once the heating element is installed you will want to adjust the pressure applied to the mug using the four large pressure adjustment knobs. The pressure should be evenly and firmly distributed across the mug's surface, but without risk of crushing it.  
# Adjust the time and temperature. 385 °F for 190 seconds is recommended as a starting point but feel free to try new things to improve the results. See the image below for details on changing the time and temp. [[File:Mug press temp.png|none|thumb|799x799px]]
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# Adjust the time and temperature. 385 °F for 190 seconds is recommended as a starting point, but feel free to try new things to improve the results. See the image below for details on changing the time and temp. [[File:Mug press temp.png|none|thumb|799x799px]]
# Place the graphic onto the mug. High temp tape should be used so that the graphic does not shift after it is placed into the press.   
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# Place the graphic onto the mug. High temp tape should be used so that the graphic does not shift after it is placed in the press.   
# Put the mug into the press and clamp down until the timer beeps.
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# Put the mug into the press and clamp down. Leave it until the timer beeps.
 
# Remove the mug from the press and wait about 30 seconds + before removing the paper. The mug will be very hot.
 
# Remove the mug from the press and wait about 30 seconds + before removing the paper. The mug will be very hot.
 
# Reset the space by turning off the machine, throwing away any scraps and wiping any debris off the machine.
 
# Reset the space by turning off the machine, throwing away any scraps and wiping any debris off the machine.
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