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DC16
User Manual
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Digital Combo DC16 User Manual

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Version 1-09
Digital Combo
Multi-Purpose Press
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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 3
Setup & Suggestions ......................................................................................... 4
Normal Operation .................................................................................................. 5
Normal Operating Mode ................................................................................... 5
Setting Temperature .......................................................................................... 5
Setting Time ...................................................................................................... 6
Pre-Press Timer ................................................................................................. 6
Setting Pressure ................................................................................................. 7
Digital Pressure Bar Graph ............................................................................... 7
Guidelines & Standard Settings ........................................................................ 8
ERR Mode ......................................................................................................... 9
Over-Temp Alarm ............................................................................................. 9
Cap Hold-down Device (For Cap Attachment Only) ............................................... 12
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the DC16 Digital Combo press! This heat press machine has many exciting features, all of which are meant to help make your heat transfer pressing endeavors as successful and easy as possible. Please take the time now to thoroughly read through this manual to become acquainted with them. It will explain some key features, concepts and methods that will save much time and effort in using this press and in your heat pressing applications.
Throughout this manual, many areas and components of this machine
will be referred to by specic names. Please refer to the illustrations
below in order to become familiar with some of the terminology used in this manual.
Handle Pressure Knob Top Head Clamp/Linkage Pwr Inlet/On-Off Heat Platen Stop Collar Lower Table Silicone Pad Pedestal Gibb Plates Base
Temperature °F/°C Indicator Ready/Heating Indicator Open/Timing/Done Ind.
Time Pressure Bar Graph TEMP key PRG key Up/Down Arrow keys
Default Operating Mode of Controller
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Setup & Suggestions
• Locate the press on a rm, sturdy work surface. It is recommended but
not necessary to bolt the press to a workbench using the rear mounting holes on the base frame.
• A stand on lockable casters is available from Geo Knight & Co or your
distributor.
• The height of the bench/work space the press is located on would be ideally 25” to 30” high. The higher the press, the more difcult to
close/lock.
• Attach the power cord from the rear to the underside of the top head.
There is a power inlet under the top head that the modular cord will plug into.
• It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that the cord be strapped or tied to
the back white post of the press, so that the cord is not pulled on and tugged out of the power inlet where it plugs into the press. TEST and make sure the cord travels freely when swinging the press, and that there is no tension or pulling on the inlet socket where the power cord plugs into the head. Make sure the cord can not be pressed by the heater.
• The press should remain in the unclamped OPEN position when not in
use. Do not leave the heater block closed on the table when not using, unless transporting.
• The top head should be swung over the pressing table when not in
use. Do not leave the platen down on the silicone pad when heating. Always leave the heat platen in the UP position.
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Normal Operation
Normal Operating Mode
The normal operating mode of the press will display the current actual Temperature at the top of the screen and the time setting or elapsed time below the temperature.
The right side the screen will indicate the heating status by stating HEATING, READY, both of those words, or none at all, depending on if it is cooling down or heating up to the set temperature. READY is shown only if the current temperature is within 5 degrees of the set point temperature.
The right side of the screen will also indicate the timing status by stating OPEN, TIMING or DONE. The DONE indicator may remain on in some cases until the press is opened back up.
If the pressure feature is enabled, the pressure bar graph will show the last known pressure exerted when the press was closed.
Setting Temperature
From the normal operating mode, simply press the TEMP key to set the temperature.
The ashing 3-digit number is the
temperature setting (not the actual current temp). Use the Arrow Keys to set the desired temperature. Hold them down to increase rapidly, press both together to set it to 350°F.
Press TEMP again to lock in the setting.
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Setting Time
From the normal operating mode, simply use the Arrow Keys ONLY to set the time. Do not touch the PRG key.
Hold down either the Up or Down arrow key for more than 2 seconds and the time will increase rapidly.
Press BOTH Arrow Keys and the time will reset to 00 seconds.
Pre-Press Timer
There is a second timer available for use, called the “Pre-Press Timer”. This feature is useful if a multiple-step process is performed.
For example: If a product must be pre-pressed for 5 seconds before a main pressing cycle of 20 seconds, the Prepress timer can be set for 5 secs, and the main timer for 20. When the operator closes the press, the 5-sec time counts down. When the operator opens the press, the time setting switches to 20 seconds.
The word PREPRESS will be displayed next to the pre-press time setting when it is active. To set the pre-press time, simply use the Arrow Keys to set the time. If PREPRESS is not displayed next to the time, quickly close and then open the press to switch to the prepress time.
To turn ON the prepress timer feature, enter the User Options Menus (see page 18) and go to the PPR setting and turn it ON. (see page 22)
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The Digital Pressure Bar Graph indicates a basic 0-9 scale of pressure exerted. The pressure bar graph resets when the press is closed/locked while timing.
If the pressure adjustment has been changed, or a different thickness item has been placed in the press, the pressure bar graph will not change until the press is closed and locked and the timer is counting.
This bar graph is directly related to the amount of pressure, or resistance, being felt and applied to the bottom table. If a thicker item is placed in the press, and no adjustments are made to the pressure knob, then the amount of pressure clamping down will be greater, and the bar graph will show a higher number. Here are some bar graph guidelines:
A very light pressure slight clamping would be in the 0 to 3 range. A good medium pressure for most applications would be 4 to 6. Excessively high pressure for demanding items would be 7-9.
Pressure is set manually using the large black Pressure Adjustment Knob. There is one important rule of thumb when setting pressure: The press MUST LOCK IN PLACE when lowering and clamping the press. Do not simply let the platen rest on the pad. A good solid two-handed
locking force is recommended when rst doing transfers to insure good
results. A “Ka-Thunk” click/clamp sound will result when locking the press in place.
• To decrease the pressure, turn the
pressure knob to the left, counterclockwise. The top head will rise away from the lower table.
• To increase the pressure, turn the
pressure knob to the right, clockwise. The top head will lower toward the pressing table.
Setting Pressure
Digital Pressure Bar Graph
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Guidelines & Standard Settings
The following information covers some basic guidelines for pressing,
as well as some generic parameters for basic heat transfer applications.
• When pressing shirts, it is often recommended that the shirts be quickly
pressed for 2 to 4 seconds before transferring to remove wrinkles and water content.
• When pressing two sides of a garment, pull the garment over the table so
that the printed side drapes underneath the table. This will avoid reheating previously transferred designs on opposite sides of garments. It will also avoid any bleed-through of inks on lighter fabrics.
• Avoid laying collars, cuffs, zippers, and other bulky parts of garments
on the lower table, as these can adversely affect pressing conditions, and reduce the life of the silicone pad.
• When pressing rigid substrates (plastics, metals, woods, etc.), be sure that any protective lms or laminates are removed before heating.
• Always check that the transfer image is face down against the material, to
avoid sealing the image against the heat platen instead of the substrate.
Always follow the transfer media suppliers instructions when
pressing. The information below is for general reference only, and may
not be as accurate as the instructions provided by the transfer media &
imprintable substrate supplier.
• Hot Split Supplier Transfers 350-375°F, 8-10 secs
• Puff Transfers 350-375°, 5-7 secs (extra heavy pressure)
• Ink-Jet Transfer Papers 360°, 15-18 secs
• ColorCopy/Laser Transfer Papers 375°, 20-25 secs
• Sublimation Inks (Polyester Fabrics) 400°, 35 secs
• Sublimation Inks (Plastics) 400°, 1 min, 15 secs
• Sublimation Inks (Metals) 400°, 1 min
• Sublimation Inks (Woods) 400°, 1 min, 15 secs
• Sublimation Inks (Ceramics) 400°, 4 min
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ERR Mode
During operation of the press, if there is a loss of signal from the temperature sensor wire, the ERR display will appear.
This is a safety feature that will shut off the relay so the press will not overheat aimlessly without a temperature signal.
Once the temperature signal is restored (no longer broken, or plugged back into the control) the press will resume the temperature display, and start heating if necessary. If ERR persists, contact support.
Over-Temp Alarm
If the press heats beyond the set temperature by 40 degrees or greater, the OverTemp alarm will sound.
This is a safety feature that warns the operator of a possible thermal run-away of the press. This means the press relay may be locked in a heating position where it will never stop heating, to a possibly harmful temperature level.
If the OverTemp alarm sounds, set the temperature to a higher value than the current actual temp. Wait 30 seconds and then reset the press to your desired temperature and Watch Carefully. Do not let the press rise to extremely high temps.
If it continues to rise, turn off the press and let it cool off to room temperature. Turn the power back on and immediately set the temperature to a low setting like 200°F. Wait for the press to heat up. When the press displays “READY”, monitor the temperature and see if it continues to heat to a level that the OverTemp alarm activates again. If so, contact the factory.
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