Year of Manufacture: 20____
Assembly and Operations Manual
Doc # 01-08-042E
Original Instructions
V-1000 Printer
Floor and Tabletop Models
This manual contains the following documents:
Introduction / Safety / Features Pg. 2-3
Contents of boxes Pg. 4
Printer Overall View Pg. 5
Component Identification / Print Head Pg. 6
Assembly Instructions Pg. 7-11
Wheel Lock Housing Checking Level Pg. 9
Pallet Assembly Pg. 12-13
Pallet Leveling Pg. 14
Print Head Leveling Pg. 15
Lubrication / Maintenance Pg. 16
Warranty / Terms & Conditions Pg. 17
Tabletop Press shown on
Utility Cart, sold separately
Vastex International, Inc.
1032 N. Irving St.
Allentown, Pa. 18109 USA
Phone# 610 434-6004 Fax# 610 434-6607
Web Site www.vastex.com
Authorized Representative in Europe:
Certification Experts BV
Nieuwstad 100 1381 CE Weesp,
The Netherlands
Tel : + 31 (0) 294 – 48 33 55
Fax : + 31 (0) 294 – 41 46 87
Vastex E-mail assistance
Purchasing & Product Info:
sales@vastex.com
Electrical Support:
stech@vastex.com
Tech Support, Mechanical Setup, and Operation:
techsupport@vastex.com
Screen Printing Issues & Support:
printech@vastex.com
Serial Num-
(Please log your machine's serial number and date of purchase for future reference.)
VTX
Date:____/____/
Introduction
Pg.2
Thank you for purchasing your printing equipment form Vastex International Inc.
Vastex has been designing and building printing equipment since 1960. We have knowledge and
experience, and are proud to supply the printing industry with quality equipment at an affordable
price. You can be confident your purchase will give you years of trouble free service.
Safety
Intended Use:
This equipment is intended for performing manual screen printing of fabric items, particularly garments. This
equipment must not be used in a manner contrary to what is described in this manual.
Safety:
The operator should read and understand this manual before operating this equipment. Store manual
and safety information near equipment for easy access to operators.
Keep children and pets clear of the work area.
Do not sit or stand on printer.
The print heads utilize heavy duty springs to hold the screen in the raised position. These springs gener-
ate a lot of force. Care must be taken when installing and removing the print head lifting springs.
Do not operate printer without print head stop bar in place.
Do not allow print heads to swing into their raised position unrestrained.
Screens should be installed and removed with print heads in their raised position.
Print heads should remain in their raised position when not in use.
Do not set foreign objects on any part of the press.
Noise and vibration: This noise level produced by this equipment does not exceed 70 dB(A).
Features
Steel Pallets w/rubber top
Floating Print heads allows multiple heads down
Micro Registration
6 way head leveling
Available up to 6 table 6 color
Accurate multicolor registration
Expandable from 1x1 to 6x6
3 year warranty on manufactures defects
HD Head upgrade available
Tools Required
1/4”, 7/16”, 9/16” Wrench, Adjustable Wrench,
9/16 socket, ratchet and extension, level
3/4 Wrench (req. for optional service pan)
Stability during use, transportation, assembly, foreseeable break-
Pg.3
downs, etc.:
This equipment is designed and expected to be stable during all normal conditions of use.
When assembling your press, do not stand tall parts upright until you are ready to install them; lay
them flat instead.
It is recommended that assembly should be done by two or more people, to facilitate the alignment
of parts that must be bolted together.
If one or more legs of the press will be removed, be certain to adequately support the rest of the
press.
Safe handling, transport, and storage of the press:
Your press is designed to be inherently safe under all normal conditions. When handling or transporting
your press, be aware of the weight of your unit and have an appropriate number of people to lift the
weight safely: V1-44 — 256 lbs (116 kg); V1-46 — 308 lbs (140 kg)
If your press is to be moved or transported regularly, it is recommended that you purchase the optional
casters.
V1-66 — 400 lbs (181 kg)
Placing this equipment into service:
To place your press into service —
1.) Review the photographs on pages 4 through 6 to familiarize yourself with the parts of your press.
2.) Follow the assembly instructions on pages 7 through 12.
3.) Make final adjustments to your press; follow instructions on pages 13 through 15.
Operating this equipment:
To operate your press —
1.) Clamp your first screen into head #1.
2.) Repeat for additional screens, using additional heads.
3.) Place garment in pallet #1.
4.) Lower print head and squeegee ink through screen.
5.) Raise print head. For one-color printing, load new, blank garment and repeat steps above.
6.) For multi-color printing, rotate the pallet to print head #2 and repeat steps above until all colors are
printed.
7.) If any adjustments to the print heads need to be made, refer to the instructions in this manual.
8.) Flashing should not exceed 15 seconds or 200°F (93.3°C) to protect rubber pallet tops.
In the event of an accident or breakdown:
In the unlikely event that a part of your press breaks, or if your press does not seem to be operating normally and the
instructions in this manual do not correct the issue, do not continue using your press. Contact Vastex for assistance
in repairing your press.
Safety during maintenance or while making adjustments:
When cleaning or lubricating your press, make sure that nobody in the work area is close enough to cause any
part of the press to move unexpectedly.
Do not remove springs unless under the specific direction of Vastex customer service.
Observe the general safety cautions on page 2 of this manual.
Contents of Boxes
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Your Printer has been packaged in several pre marked boxes. The printer you ordered
may consist of several combinations of the following boxes.
Center Hub
Rotor Detent
Assembly
(4) Bolts
(4) Bolts & Nuts
Hardware
(4) Legs
(1) Mid Pan
Tabletop Printer Assembly
(2) Platen Arms
(2) Rotor Arms
(2) Wheel lock Housings & Shims
Hardware
(2) Knobs
(2) Pallets
(2) Neck Guide
(2) Corner Clamps
Hardware
Hinge Plate and bolts
Hinge
(2) Springs
Adjusting knob
Standard Print Head
Print Head
HD Hinge
Stop Bar
Hinge Plate and bolts
Adjusting knob
HD Print Head
HD Print Head
with kick stand
Stop Bar
(4) Springs
Printer Overall View
Pg.5
V-1000 4 Station 6 Color Press
Model#: V1-46
Wheel Lock Housing
14-03-010-0
Bearings
(5)04-04-019
Rotor arm
V1R-ARM-NP
Printer Stand
V1-STAND
Detent Rail
14-01-019-0
Color-Hub
4 color: V1C-HUB4
6 color: V1C-HUB6
Rotor-Hub
4 Station: V1R-HUB4
6 Station: V1R-HUB6
Mid Pan
14-01-035-0
Hardware required:
(4)04-05-020
(4)04-05-100
(4)04-05-284
Print Head
V1-PH
15” x 17” Pallet
w/ Pallet arm
V1P-1517
Pallet arm
V1-ARM
V1-46 w/ optional
service pan & Wheels
V1-44 w/ optional
service pan & Wheels
V1-T14 w/ optional
Utility Cart
Component Identification / Print Head
Pg.6
Print Head Overview:
The V-1000 Printers utilize floating print heads. When the print heads are lowered they lock into a Wheel
Lock Housing. This effectively disengages the print head from the “C” hub and precisely aligns it to the
pallet. The floating print head will only function properly if screens are set with off contact from pallets.
Clamp Bar Knob
(2) 04-05-250
Side Micro Knob
Moving Point Spring Bracket
Micro Knob Bracket
14-02-031-0
L/R Micro Knobs
(2)04-05-325
04-05-191
Screen Clamp
14-02-005-1
Screen Leveling
Knob (Pitch)
04-05-155
Off Contact/Pitch
Screws
(2) 04-05-200
Print head Stop Bar
(14-02-010-0)
DO NOT remove unless
removing entire print head.
CAUTION !!
High spring pressure.
Screen Leveling Lock Bolts
(2) 04-05-324
Lock Plate
14-02-028-0
Hinge
14-02-002-1D
Lifting Spring
(2) 04-07-014
Off Contact and Left/Right
Pitch Locking Bolts
(two bolts not visible in this view)
(2)04-05-324 + (2)04-05-065
Micro Locking Knobs
(2) 04-05-106
Micro Washer
04-02-011-0
Screen Leveling Lock Bolts: Loosen 1/4 turn to adjust the front to rear pitch. Re-tighten after pitch is adjusted.
Screen Leveling Knob: After loosening the Screen Leveling Lock Bolts, turn knob clockwise to pitch the front of the
screen up, and counter-clockwise t o pitch the front of the scree n down.
Stop Bar:
DO NOT remove unless removing entire print head. This bar stops the Print Heads in the up position
Lifting Springs: The coil springs hold the Print Head up, and pull tension for the micro adju stments.
Moving Point Spring Bracket: 4 Positions for spring. Higher point = more lifting force.
Micro Adjustment Locking Knobs: Loosen 1/4 turn to make micro adjustments. Retighten when com plete.
Side Micro Knob: (red) Controls side to side micro adjustment.
Left & Right Micro Bolts: Rotates the screen several degrees in either direction and moves screen front to back.
Off Contact Locking Bolts: Must be loosened slightly to make Off Contact adjustments.
Off Contact Adjusting Screws: Used to level and set the distance between the screen and pallet.
Note: For Micro Registration, loosen the Micro Adjustment Locking Knobs slightly before
making screen adjustments. Check that locking knobs are tight before setting off contact.
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