Ioline CrystalPress Quick Start Manual

Ioline CrystalPress

Quick Start Guide

The Quick Start Guide is intended to help a new user of the Ioline Crys­talPress get everything setup and running quickly. Please note that

there are important notices, directions, troubleshooting, and other in­formation in the CrystalPress User Guide and CrystalStudio User Guide in-
cluded as electronic manuals on the installation CD and also installed
with other les during setup. Shortcuts to these les are installed in
Start>All Programs>Ioline. Adobe Acrobat Reader® is required to view
the User Guides and other electronic documents provided by Ioline.

Important Cautions

n The Ioline CrystalPress Motif Maker is designed to use high quality Rhinestones and Crys-

tals like those from Preciosa and Swarovski. See the last page for important information about

Rhinestone quality.

n Do not try to repair the machine without factory authorization.

n Be careful with hair, jewelry, or loose clothing near the machine to keep them from tangling in

moving parts.

n Never attempt to move the Carriage by hand when the power is on.

n Keep hands and other body parts away from the Carriage, Sorters, and the Drive Shaft when

the machine is in operation.

n Be careful when moving or lifting the machine, it is heavy!

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October 7, 2012  FILE P/N: 109831 R9  PRINT P/N: 109826 R9

Un-boxing the CrystalPress

Tools: Make sure you have a few tools on

hand before beginning installation:

1. Box knife

2. Regular screwdriver

3. Phillips screwdriver

Remove Tape

Remove the tape holding the Carriage Belt.

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Do not damage the belt material.

Use a box knife to cut the tape on the box. Pry

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the staples loose with a regular screw driver then
open the box.

Remove the cardboard and the top foam. Re-

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move the machine from the box and place on a
at surface.

Remove the plastic sheeting from the machine

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to expose the equipment. Face the machine so
that keypad is in front (facing the user).

Install the right and left feet on the bottom of

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the machine with a Phillips screw driver and the
screws in the accessory kit. IMPORTANT: Do not
roll the CrystalPress forward on the sorter bowls
to install the feet. This will damage the machine.

Save Your Box: Packing the CrystalPress in the original

box is critical if it is ever necessary to store or ship it by
freight carrier. Buying a new box is expensive!

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Remove the foam from around the Carriage.

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Place the machine within 10’ of the computer
used to design and send les.

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What’s in the Accessory Kit

The Ioline CrystalPress comes with the following accessories. If you did not receive an item shown below,
contact Ioline Customer Service immediately. A detailed packing list is also included to check these items.

Software CDROM (1)

Screws for Machine Feet (4)

* There is usually an extra screw

Sorter Wheels (2 or more)

C-Stick Body with Tip (1)C-Stick Tip (1)

CrystalStudio

USB Hardlock Key (1)

Machine Feet (2)

Square ‘B’ End

USB Cable (1)

Flat ‘A’ End

Power Cable (1)

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Introducing the CrystalPress

Now that everything is unpacked, take a few minutes

to familiarize yourself with the CrystalPress before

diving into the installation details.

A. Left End Cover
B. Left Pinch Wheel
C. Right Pinch Wheel
D. Carriage
E. Pinch Wheel Lever

(hidden)

A

B

F. Right End Cover
G. Keypad
H. Foot (x2)
I. Right Sorter Bowl

(Sorter #1)
J. Drive Shaft (x2)

C

K. Transfer Sheet
L. Left Sorter Bowl

(Sorter #2)

M. Platen
N. Traverse

D

E

F

G

N

M

H

L

H

J

I

K

J

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Installing CrystalPress Software

System Requirements: Ioline CrystalStudio software requires
one of the following 32 and 64 -bit operating systems.

 •Microsoft®Windows®XP(ServicePack3orhigher)
 •Microsoft®Windows®Vista(ServicePack1orhigher)
 •Microsoft®Windows®7

WARNING: The screen may stay blank for extended periods

during dierent steps of the installation. This is normal. Do not
remove the CDROM as long as activity lights are blinking on
the front of the computer.

1. Insert the Software CDROM in the PC CDROM drive. The
installation should start automatically. If it does not:

a. Go to the Start Menu > Run.
b. Click on Browse and choose the CDROM Drive
(usually D:\)
c. Select ‘setup.exe’ then Open and Run.

2. The CrystalPress Setup Wizard will appear, click Next>

CrystalStudio also requires that Microsoft® .NET Framework

4.0 is installed. The CD installer will automatically detect if you
already have this software and will automatically install it if you
do not.

SECURITY: WindowsOperatingSystemsandAnti-Viruspro-

grams have security features that usually ask for permission
during multiple steps of the CrystalPress installation process.
Always choose “Allow”, “OK”, or “Yes” to proceed.

4. Conrm the Installation Directory, click Next>

3. Select the components to install, click Next>

Note: Installation screens might look dier­ent than what is pictured here, depending on
the version of Windows.

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6. Ready to Install. Click next to install the software.

7. It is likely that a few windows will appear then automati­cally close during installation as dierent programs and
drivers are installed. Security warnings may also appear.
Always choose “Allow”, “OK”, or “Yes” to proceed.

8. Details on using the CrystalStudio software are covered
in the electronic CrystalStudio User Guide included on the
CDROM and copied to the hard disk during installation.

Shortcuts to all CrystalPress manuals, CrystalStudio
and other Ioline programs are located in the Start Menu in
Start>All Programs>Ioline.

STOP!

Do not start the CrystalStudio software yet.
Complete the Hardlock Installation process
described below before starting the program.

Installing the CrystalStudio Hardlock Key

USB Ports vs. USB Hubs

Ioline recommends that the USB Hardlock Key required to make the CrystalStudio software run is only installed in a USB Port
that is part of the computer where the software is installed. Years of troubleshooting have shown that USB Hubs are not a reli­able way to connect Hardlock Keys to computers. See the images below to nd a USB port on the computer.

USB Ports: These are OK for the Hardlock key USB Hubs: These are NOT OK for the Hardlock key

IMPORTANT: Drivers for the USB Hardlock Key are installed

during the CrystalPress Software installation process
described above. Make sure all the software is installed
before inserting the USB Hardlock Key.

Installation Steps

1. Insert the USB Hardlock Key into an available USB port on
your computer.

2. Wait for Windows to recognize and install the USB hardlock
drivers.

3. Once the message “Your new hardware is installed and ready
to use” appears, the CrystalStudio software is ready to use.

NOTE: A red light should turn on inside the body of the
USB Hardlock Key when it is plugged into a USB Port. If a
light is not visible, contact Ioline Tech Support.

USB Hardlock

Key

Lighted USB

Hardlock Key

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Setup the CrystalPress Sorter Bowl

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Sorter Bowl instal-
lation steps listed below are included only
for reference. The CrystalPress machine is
shipped with two Sorter Wheels already in­stalled in the Sorter Bowls. Use these steps
to change the Sorter Wheels if the crystal
size already installed in the machine is not
desired.

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Install the Sorter Wheel on the shaft. Turn the
wheel until it drops into position. A small pin on
the sorter assembly ts into a single hole on the
bottom of the sorter wheel. Until the pin and
hole are aligned, the wheel will not seat properly
and the clamp .

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Rotate the Wiper Arm Clamp clockwise to unlock
the Wiper Arm.

2

Rotate the Wiper Arm up.

Screw on the Sorter Wheel Thumbscrew.

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Rotate the Wiper Arm down and turn the Wiper
Arm Clamp counter-clockwise to lock.

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Assemble and Install the C-Stick

HINT: It usually helps to move the carriage all the way to the left end plate when installing
the C-Stick so that it does not roll along the traverse while tightening the Cable Clamp Nut
and Thumbscrew . Make sure power is o before moving the carriage by hand.

Clamp

C-Stick Body

C-Stick Tip

Remove a C-Stick Tip and the C-Stick Body from

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the protective bags. Install the tip on the body
by rotating counter clockwise as shown.

Note: Do not overtighten the tip as it will make
later removal dicult.

Clamp

Thumbscrew

Jaw

Thumbscrew

Rotate the Clamp down clockwise and tighten

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the Thumbscrew until the C-Stick is snug. Do not
overtighten.

Insert
Cable

Push the black C-Stick cable into the socket at

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Socket Nut

the top left corner of the Carriage cover. Route
behind the pump rst on CP-II (pump hidden).

Note: Make sure the Socket Nut is loose then push
the cable all the way in until it stops. Lightly tighten
the nut after insertion. Don’t overtighten.

Loosen the Carriage Thumbscrew by turning it

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counter-clockwise until the Clamp can swing
down over the C-Stick after insertion.

Note: Make sure the Clamp is in the up position
before inserting the C-Stick.

Insert the C-Stick into the Carriage Jaw as shown.

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The C-Stick has a ring ange around the middle
that ts into a slot in the Carriage Jaw.

C-Stick

(CP-II shown)

CP-II Only: Press the loose end of the vacuum

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hose fully onto the tool body barb until it stops.

Note: Use rm pressure to ensure the tube is
seated all the way onto the barb.

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Prepare the CrystalPress to Print

Required Materials: It is time to load
the CrystalPress with consumables
before starting up the rst time.
Make sure you have Transfer Sheets
and crystals available for these steps.

Pinch Wheel Lever

Locate the Pinch Wheel Lever on the back of the

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CrystalPress then rotate the lever back until it

stops. This will lift the Pinch Wheels.

New motif starts
above here...

The White Pounce Strip shows where printing

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begins. Pull or push the Transfer Sheet so that
at least 1/4 inch of the edge is past the White
Pounce Strip to ensure smooth operation.

Front edge of Transfer Sheet

White Pounce Strip

Peel the backing o a Transfer Sheet to expose

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the sticky side.

Right Pinch Wheel

Paper Strip

Slide a Transfer Sheet into the machine as shown.

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Make sure the sticky side is facing up and that

the right and left wheels are aligned with the Pa­per Strips on each side of the Transfer Sheet. Make

the sheet as straight as possible before lowering
the wheels with the Pinchwheel Lever.

Note: Make sure that the stones for the rst Motif
match the size of the Sorter Wheel(s) installed in
the Sorter Bowl.

Slowly pour stones into the lower portion of

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the right side Sorter Bowl. At least one gross of
stones is required for most sizes. Repeat in the
left Sorter Bowl if printing from both bowls.

IMPORTANT:DONOTOVERFILLTHEBOWL(see

table in the Cautions and Tips section below). The
stones should not pile higher than the crease in­side the bowl casing as shown above. Too many
stones in the Sorter Bowl cause upsidedown
placements.

1 gross = 144 stones

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Powering up the CrystalPress

Note: The CrystalPress will always go through
the initialization process described below when
the power is turned on.

Power Switch*

Power Cable

* ON/OFF symbol (O/I) locations may vary

Plug in the power and USB cables to the back of

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USB Cable

the CrystalPress. The square (B) connector on
the USB cable attaches to the CrystalPress.

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Plug in the USB cable to a USB port on the
computer where the CrystalStudio software was
installed. The at (A) connector on the USB cable
connects to the PC.

Then the Carriage will move left until it hits the

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left end plate.

The Carriage will move to the right until it stops

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at the right end. Then the Sorter Wheels will turn
and stop. Once the green light appears on the
keypad the CrystalPress is ready to print.

Turn on power to the machine. The Carriage will

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move to the right and hit the right end.

Note: A message should appear on the computer
that New Hardware is Found and that Windows is
searching for drivers. Make sure that the hardware
is installed successfully before sending a motif.

Directions on making Motifs and troubleshooting tips for using the CrystalPress are cov­ered in the electronic CrystalPress User Guide included on the CDROM and copied to the
hard disk during installation. The CrystalStudio User Guide will help with using the software.

Note: There are a number of solid red lights on
the CrystalPress on the Carriage and the Sorter
Bowls. These are normal and required for the ma­chine to operate. Blinking lights indicate an error.

DON’T STOP NOW!

The Motif making process is reviewed in the Crys­talPress User Guide. Follow those instructions and

learn to use the CrystalStudio software with the
CrystalStudio User Guide. These will help you make
the rst motifs with your CrystalPress.

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Cautions & Tips

Removing Crystals from

the Sorter Bowl

Removing stones from the sorter is also
very easy. Simply remove the wheel
from the Sorter Bowl. Hold a container
under the bowl and press down on the
Stone Release Door. The Rhinestones
will drop out of the bowl through a hole
and into the container.

Loading Crystals in the Sorter Bowl

Loading the Sorter Bowl assembly on the CrystalPress is very easy. In or­der for the Sorter Wheel to pick up stones properly the Sorter Bowl must be
lled with enough stones. Use the table below to gauge the approximate
amount of stones to use for each size.

Size

6ss 6 35

10ss 1 22

12ss 1 18

16ss 1 9

20ss 0.5 6

30ss 0.5 1

Stone Release Door

Min. Gross

Required

Max. Gross

Allowed

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERFILL!

The stones should not pile higher
than the crease inside the bowl
casing as shown at left. Too many
stones in the Sorter Bowl cause
upsidedown placements. See
the table at left for the maximum
amount of stones to load by size.

1 gross = 144 stones

Press

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The C-Stick or Pick and Place Tool

The Pick and Place tool requires careful treatment to en­sure the longest possible life.

If the CrystalPress will not pick up a stone or drops stones
while it’s moving, the C-Stick may be damaged. See below
to clean the tool tip to determine if it is dirty. If there are
missing ‘chunks’ out of the tip, replace the C-Stick tip.

Cleaning the C-Stick (CP-I Only)

•AdetailedcleaningprocedurefortheC-Stick is included
in the CrystalPress User Guide in the Routine Maintenance
chapter.

•AquickwaytolightlyrestoretheC-Stick is to touch the
tip of the tool to the adhesive part of the Transfer Sheet
a few times.

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Important Information about Rhinestones

Crystals: Best Consistency

Rhinestones: Good Consistency

Rhinestones: Poor Consistency

Optional Equipment and Consumables

Additional

Sorter Wheels

The CrystalPress sorting system is designed to work with
Rhinestones, Octagon Studs and Crystals that maintain
consistent size. Typically the less you pay for Rhinestones,
the lower the sparkle quality and the greater variation in
shape. Low quality Rhinestones look bad on garments
and cause upside down placements in the CrystalPress.

Pictured at left are examples of dierent Rhinestone qual­ities from best to worst. If your Rhinestones look dull and
your motifs have many upside down Rhinestones, con­sider changing your Rhinestone brand.

NOTE: Consumables are not covered under warranty

 Ioline Rhinestones
 Octagon Studs
 Preciosa Crystals
 Swarovski Crystals

Call for Details

Part # Size Conguration Compatibility

110952-80 6ss 115 Pocket

110712-80 6ss 104 Pocket

110951-80 10ss 169 Pocket

110717-80 3mm 159 Pocket

110713-80 10ss 150 Pocket

109694-80 12ss 171 Pocket

109695-80 16ss 216 Pocket

110718-80 4mm 195 Pocket

109696-80 20ss 258 Pocket

109697-80 30ss 337 Pocket

Ioline Rhinestone and
Preciosa Crystal

Swarovski Crystal

Ioline Rhinestone and
Preciosa Crystal
Ioline Octagon Stud

Swarovski Crystal

Preciosa Crystal
Swarovski Crystal

Ioline Rhinestones and Crystals

Ioline Octagon Stud

Ioline Rhinestones and Crystals

Ioline Rhinestones and Crystals

110829 : C-Stick Tips

3 pack, for CP-II

Vacuum Carriage

110746 : USB Hardlock Key

(For additional software seats)

Motif Transfer Sheets

109868 : 26 pack, 13.25” x 12”

110732: 10 pack,13.25” x 30”

110830: C-Stick

Includes Tip

for CP-II Vacuum Carriage

110728: Stand Kit

For 30” Transfer

Sheet Printing

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