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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. A brief video about the heat press can be seen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-4CURwng5c here]. 

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.    

== Documentation ==

== Documentation ==

* Graphic - The design that is being transferred such as a logo printed on heat transfer vinyl.

* 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.  

* 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.[[File:Heat Press Terminology .jpg|none|thumb|500x500px]]

* 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]]

==== 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].  

# 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.  

# Orient the graphic on the material. Once it is pressed it cannot be moved so make sure it is in the correct position.  

# Orient the graphic on the material. Once it is pressed it cannot be moved so make sure it is in the correct position.  

# Close the heat press and wait until the timer expires.

# Close the heat press and wait until the timer expires.

# Remove the material from the heat press.

# Remove the material from the heat press.

== Certification ==

== Certification ==

== Troubleshooting ==

== Troubleshooting ==

== Maintenance ==

== Maintenance ==