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== Documentation ==
== Documentation ==
'''Terminology:'''
=== '''Terminology''' ===
* Platen - The flat plates on the top and bottom of the machine which apply pressure to the material along with heat.
* Platen - The flat plates on the top and bottom of the machine which apply pressure to the material along with heat.
* Pressure Adjustment Knob - The knob located over the center of the upper platen which is used to adjust the pressure applied to the material.
* Pressure Adjustment Knob - The knob located over the center of the upper platen which is used to adjust the pressure applied to the material.
* Lift Handle - The large handle used to raise or lower the upper platen
* Lift Handle - The large handle used to raise or lower the upper platen
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* Graphic - The design that is being transferred such as a logo printed on heat transfer vinyl.
* 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.
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'''Background'''
=== '''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].
== Training ==
=== '''Overview''' ===
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 450°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.
== Training ==
=== General Use ===
=== '''Demonstration''' ===
== Certification ==
== Certification ==