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RECOMMENDATIONS
Please read through the settings below. These are recommended settings for the temperature and time
depending on your materials that we believe give the best results from sublimation pressing. You may find
alternative temperatures and times work for your personal requirements.
These temperatures and times may alter or change depending on the sublimation paper, sublimation inks or
type of consumable you are looking to press. We advise you test out printing to achieve your ideal style before
pressing onto your final item.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
The cap press can be used for pressing vinyl and sublimating onto baseball caps, beanies, ski-hats and snap-
backs.
1) Prepare the cap you wish to press - see "Printing & Design Instructions" page - and attach the cap press
plates referring to the "Installing the Cap Press" section.
2) Set your idle temperature, target temperature and time settings on the control panel - see "Set-Up
Instructions".
3) Raise the adjustable arm and use the handle to swing the press to the left to allow for better access to the
base plate without burning yourself on the top plate which will get hot. Position the hat you wish to press
onto on the base plate, ensure it is crease free as this will affect the print quality.
4) Place the design faced down and on top of the item with the blank side of the paper facing out. Ensure the
design is in full and direct contact with the item, you should smooth out the image and secure it in place
using heat tape.
5) Swing the top press section back in line with the bottom of the heat press and lower the adjustable arm so
that the press hangs around 2-3 inches from the base. Pull the handle down to make sure that the press sits
on top of the base with enough pressure to hold the hat in place.
To loosen the pressure, unscrew the pressure knob to increase the height of the handle. Screw it down to
decrease the height of the handle and increase the pressure.
6) Press the SET (square) key to allow the temperature to rise from the idle temperature to the target
temperature.
7) When the press reaches the target temperature an alarm will sound to notify you, then the timer will
automatically start and again sound an alarm when finished.
8) Use the handle to raise the press away from the item, swing the arm to the side and remove the item from
the press using heat proof gloves.
Press the SET (square) button and the element will drop back down to the idle temperature, ready to press
another item. If you do not intend to press another item turn off the machine.
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Pressing garment vinyl
Approx idle temperature
Approx target temperature
Approx time settings
Pressing sublimation designs
Approx idle temperature
Approx target temperature
Approx time settings
Cotton, polyester or poly-cotton hats
319°F
329°F
15 seconds
Polyester or poly-cotton mix hats
360°F
370°F
50 seconds