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== Training ==
== Training ==
==== '''Overview''' ====
==== 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. 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.
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. 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.