HIX NP Installation Manual

WARRANTY

HIX will automatically register the equipment on the date it was shipped to you or your distributor.
If the equipment was not purchased directly from HIX, but through a distributor (either domestic
or foreign), please keep a copy of their sales invoice showing the serial number and date it was
sold/shipped to you with this warranty. In this case, we will use the distributor’s invoice date as the
beginning warranty date. STAPLE A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT TO THIS W ARRANTY and keep
in a safe place to provide verifi cation of your warranty should a problem occur. Thank you.

Please fi ll in the following information and attach a copy of your receipt for your records.
Date Purchased: From:
Model #: Serial #:

This warranty applies to equipment manufactured by the HIX Corporation (HIX), Pittsburg, Kan­sas, U.S.A. HIX warrants to the original purchaser, its Ovens and Dryers, Heat Transfer Presses,
Mug Presses, Mug Glazer, Retensionable Screen Frames, Textile Printers, Spot Heaters, and Ex­posure Units against defects in workmanship and material, except for wear and tear for a period of
“One Y ear” from the date of purchase. HIX warrants its Accessories, Reten Splines/Hardware/Tool
Kit, and Shuttle for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. Thermatrol and doughXpress
products are covered under separate warranty.
In the event of a defect, HIX, at its option, will repair, replace or substitute the defective item at
no cost during this period subject to the limitations of insurance and shipping costs stated below.
In the case of heat transfer presses (except the Hobby Lite), HIX warrants the heat casting for
the “Life” of the machine for the original purchaser. If a part becomes obsolete at the time for repair ,
and/or cannot be reasonably substituted for, HIX will credit, at half the then current list price or last
recorded price, only that part toward a new machine or any product HIX offers. This credit offer
shall be the sole responsibility of the HIX Corporation in the event of an obsolete part.
This warranty does not cover belts, pads, mug wraps, canvas, rubber blankets, bulbs, glass, rod
ends, turn buckles on printers or damages due to accident, misuse/abuse, alterations or damage
due to neglect, shipping or lack of proper lubrication or maintenance. HIX shall not be responsible
for repairs or alterations made by any person without the prior written authorization by HIX. This
warranty is the sole and exclusive warranty of HIX and no person, agent, distributor, or dealer of
HIX is authorized to change, amend or modify the terms set forth herein, in whole or in part.
In the case of a problem with the equipment identifi ed herein, HIX Corporation should be con-
tacted during regular business hours to discuss the problem and verify an existing warranty. HIX
personnel will assist the customer to correct any problems which can be corrected through operation
or maintenance instructions, simple mechanical adjustments, or replacement of parts. In the event
the problem cannot be corrected by phone, and upon the issuance of a return authorization by
HIX, the equipment shall be returned to HIX or an authorized service representative. All insurance,
packaging and shipment/freight costs are solely the responsibility of the customer, and not that
of HIX, and HIX shall not be responsible for improper packaging, handling or damage in transit.
Contact HIX customer service for complete return authorization information. Correct shipping boxes
are available from HIX.
This expressed warranty is given in lieu of any and all other warranties, whether expressed or
implied, including but not limited to those of merchantability and fi tness for a particular purpose,
and constitutes the only warranty made by HIX Corporation.
In no event shall HIX’s liability for breach of warranty extend beyond the obligation to repair or
replace the nonconforming goods. HIX shall not be liable for any other damages, either incidental
or consequential, or the action as brought in contract, negligence or otherwise.
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.

Manufacturers of the Finest Quality Textile and Graphics Screen Printing and Heat Transfer Equipment

1201 E. 27th Terrace • Pittsburg, KS 66762 • U.S.A.

Web site: www.hixcorp.com • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail] • E-Mail: [e-mail]

(Effective September 1, 2010)

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©2010 HIX Corp.

NP PRINTER

Manual Screen Printer

OWNER’S MANUAL

4 Color / 4 Station
NP Rotary shown

For Customer Service, Call 1-800-835-0606

or Visit www.hixcorp.com

CONTENTS

Printer/ Assembly 2-4
Set Printhead 5
Screen Installation & Adjustment 6
PrePress and Registering 7-11
King Pin Registration 11-12
Jacket Hold Down Set Up 13
Gas Spring Replacement 14-15
Warranty 16

BEFORE warranty repair you MUST get Prior Authorization:

70663 RV A_121310

PRINTER ASSEMBLY

GAS SPRING REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED:

(2) 9/16” Wrench
(2) 1/2” Wrench
(1) 7/8“ Socket and Ratchet
(1) Phillips Screwdriver

Assembly (if press is assembled/ partially assembled go to next step)

ARM ASSEMBL Y

Slide each arm under the fl ange nut on lower print wheel, and then 1.
tighten from the bottom.
Insert the additional (2) 1/2” bolts (Fig 1) to print arm fl anges and 2.
tighten.

BASE ASSEMBL Y

Empty the contents of ALL cartons on the fl oor.
NOTE: This will require two people.

Place leg assembly on fl oor, leveling pads down.1.
Align base with (4) holes on leg assembly. (2 people re quired)2.
Tighten the (4) 3/8” bolts down to leg assembly with 9/16” wrench.3.
To level printer adjust leveling pads and tighten jam nuts.4.

Remove the worn gas spring, 8.
and remove bushings.
Install bushings in new gas 9.
spring. (Fig. 40).
Install the top of the new gas 10.
spring following steps 5 then 4.
Check operation.11.

NOTE: To prolong the life of your

new gas spring, never
spray adhesive toward it.
Always spray the shirt­board from side-to-side
away from the gas spring.

(2) Bushings to
be retained for
use with new
gas spring

Fig. 40

Fig 1

PRINT HEAD ASSEMBLY

Remove the nut, bearing cap cardboard 1.
tube and plastic shrinkwrap from spindle
(Fig 2).
Remove the top bearing from spindle and 2.
set on a clean cloth.
Place print head wheel assembly over 3.
spindle.

ITEM QTY PART # DESCRIPTION
1 2 10702 BOLT 1/4-20x1-1/2 ZPS
2 2 17111 Nut Hex 0420 NC ZP
3 1 18382 O-RING
4 1 29991 ROD END 3/8x3/8-24 RH
5 1 30007 ROD END 3/8x3/8-24 LH
6 2 47753 NUT HEX JAM 3/8-16 NC ZP
7 1 69302 SCREW MCH 3/8-16x1 FHSL
8 1 86017 KNOB, 5/16-18 CLAMPING
9 2 86850 BOLT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4
10 1 89326 SPRING, 150# GAS
11 1 1010600 ASSY, H-ARM
12 1 1010610 ASSY, PRINT HEAD BRACKET
13 2 1011032 BUSHING, GAS SPRING
14 1 1011033 SHAFT, H-ARM PIVOT
15 2 1011080 SPACER, GAS SPRING UPPER
16 2 1152004 SPACER, ROD END
17 1 1157002 ADJUSTMENT LOCK NUT

Fig 2

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18 1 1157003 TUBE, KNURLED ADJUSTMENT

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GAS SPRING REPLACEMENT

PRINTER ASSEMBLY

PREMIER PRINTER GAS SPRING REPLACEMENT

Review pages Premier Printer exploded views and part identifi cation before
beginning. Drawings can be obtained though the manufacturer. Call tech
support 800-835-0606.

TOOLS REQUIRED

A. 9/16” box wrench
B. 9/16” socket & ratchet
C. Standard screwdriver

STEPS:

Rotate printhead wheel so that the printhead with the worn gas spring 1.
is centered between two shirtboard print stations.
Remove the shirtboards on both sides to allow for more work space 2.
while you change the worn gas spring.
Raise H-Arm to its most upright position (Fig. 38).3.

Fig. 38

(2) Spacers

H-Arm

Bolt
& Nut

NOTE: Make sure the bearing is seated evenly in the bearing race on the

bottom of the printwheel assembly such that wheel assembly turns
freely. 2 people required (Fig 3).

Fig 3

Place the tapered end of the bearing into the top race 4.
of the printwheel assembly and hand tighten the cap
on screw until snug. The cap on screw can then be
tightened an additional ¼ turn by inserting a rod into
the hole in the top of the bearing cap. (Fig 4)

Fig 4

SHIRTBOARD POSITION

Holding the bearing cap in place, tighten the nut fi rmly on the top of 5.
the spindle assembly.

NOTE: Spin and gently rock both upper and lower printwheels to assure

bearings are seated properly (Fig 5).

Remove bolt and Nut from top of 4.
gas spring with 9/16” box wrench
on one side and 9/16” socket
wrench on the other.
Remove (2) Spacers and (1) 5.
Bushing and retain for use with
new gas spring.
Once the top of gas spring has 6.
been released lower the H-Arm
to the lowest position and turn the
inclination link until the lower gas
spring pin is exposed out past the
printhead tower. (Fig. 39)
Take out fl athead screw.7.

(Fig. 39)

14

Flathead

screw

Inclination Link

Fig. 39

Fig 5

Attach shirtboards on the print arms, fl at

side in, push the shirtboard to the back
until they rest just under the print head and
tighten them using the knobs located on
the side FIRST. T ighten the bottom knob
second on the shirtboard clamps (Fig 6).

Fig 6

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