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==== General Procedure ====
==== General Procedure ====
Adjusting the Temperature and Time:
Adjusting the Temperature and Time:
# Press the Mode Select button in the center of the Control Panel so that the (SET) and (TEMP) lights located next to the display will illuminate. This process can be seen in Figure 2.
# Press the (Mode) select button in the center of the Control Panel so that the (SET) and (TEMP) lights located next to the display will illuminate. This process can be seen in Figure 2.
# Press the (+) or (-) button to raise or lower the temperature setting.The LED Display will show changes as you make them.
# Press the (+) or (-) button to raise or lower the temperature setting.The LED Display will show changes as you make them.
# Once you have adjusted the temperature, press the Mode Select button again to advance to Time Mode. The (SET) and (TIME) lights will illuminate.
# Once you have adjusted the temperature, press the (Mode) Select button again to advance to Time Mode. The (SET) and (TIME) lights will illuminate. If you do not want to adjust the temperature first you will need to press (Mode
# Adjust the time in the same manner you adjusted the temperature.
# Adjust the time in the same manner you adjusted the temperature.
# Select the desired time and push the Mode Select button again to exit. All lights will be off and the press will return to PRINT mode.
# Select the desired time and push the Mode Select button again to exit. All lights will be off and the press will return to PRINT mode.
# Wait for the heat press to reach the desired temperature. This can take several minutes. [[File:Heat press control panel .jpg|none|thumb|500x500px|'''Figure 2.''' Heat Press Control Panel]]
# Wait for the heat press to reach the desired temperature. This can take several minutes.
# Once the press has heated up, close it for 30 seconds to preheat the lower platen. [[File:Heat press control panel .jpg|none|thumb|500x500px|'''Figure 2.''' Heat Press Control Panel]]
Applying the Graphic:
Applying the Graphic:
# 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 patented over the center pressure adjustment 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.
# Place one of the protective sheets on top of the graphic. This MUST be done or the transfer paper will be melted to the platen.
# Place one of the protective sheets on top of the graphic. This MUST be done or the transfer paper will be melted to the platen.
# Carefully pull off the heat transfer paper, making sure to keep a steep angle so that the graphic does not peel off. This can be done while the material is hot or cold.
# Carefully pull off the heat transfer paper, making sure to keep a steep angle so that the graphic does not peel off. This can be done while the material is hot or cold.
# Reset the space by turning off the heat press, leaving it open, and wiping off any dust or other debris as needed.
# Reset the space by turning off the heat press, leaving it open, and wiping off any dust or other debris as needed.
== Certification ==
== Certification ==