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3D SMARTone Phone Case Decoration System

Installation and Operation Guide

Process in a Nutshell:

The SMARTone is used to decorate a wide range of phone case models.

A sheet of A5 film is printed in the WP 4015 printer.... any image can be printed. A blank phone case and a sheet of A5 film are loaded into the SMARTone.

The SMARTone process transfers the image from the printed sheet into the phone cover. After just a short time to cool the case is ready for use.

3D SMARTone INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

Contents:

SMARTone SET UP AND OPERATION

Section 1

Page 3

Safety instructions

Section 2

Page 4

Specifications

Section 3

Page 5

Installing the SMARTone

Section 4

Page 5

Preparing the SMARTone for decoration

Section 5

Page 7

The Control Panel and powering on

Section 6

Page 8

Decorating a part

Section 7

Page 12

Troubleshooting

EPSON WP 4015 PRINTER SET UP AND OPERATION

Section 8

Page 14

Installing the Epson WP 4015 Printer

Section 9

Page 15

Printer preparation and settings

Section 10

Page 19

Film Handling and making a print

Section 11

Page 21

Printing from Adobe Photoshop

Appendix 1

Page 25

Computer specifications

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1. Safety

WARNINGS

Inner surfaces become hot.

Avoid touching inner su rfaces when hot.

When loading and unloading parts alw ays use gloves.

When loading and unloading jigs always use gloves.

Do not remove any pan els without disconnecting from electricity su pply.

Only con nect SMARTo ne to specified voltage supply : 110V or 230V

Oper ators should w ear cotton glo ves when using the SMARTone since internal surfaces will b ecome hot.

Som ething similar to the gloves pi ctured here is ideal. It offers a good balance between protection and function – you can still handle parts easily. Yo u should keep the gloves clea n to prevent any contamination of the blan k parts and film you will be handling . If the gloves become dirty, they should be replaced and are commonly available worldwid e at a low cost. Your SMARTo ne comes with one pair of glo ves to help you get started. V ery thick gloves should be used for handling hot jigs

Safet y Instructions

SMARTone

o The SMA RTone weighs 36Kg: two people should lift the unit o Do not look directly at the internal ligh ts

o The SMA RTone should b e connected directly to an electrical outlet /socket; do no t use multiple outlets as curr nt rating may be exceeded

o Only use approved jigs

o Only use approved phon e case blanks in the SMARTo ne. These are carefully desig ned to give op timum decoration performa nce.

Using non approved ite ms may risk fire or toxic fume s and may da mage the press. o Ensure ho t jigs are safely stored after r emoval

o Do not tr ansport SMAR Tone with a jig installed, alwa ys remove pri or to shipping. o Do not use solvents or flammable liquids near the SM ARTone

Printer

o Never disassemble or attempt to refill the ink cartridges o Do not use an ink cartri dge if it is dam aged or leaking

o If you get ink on your skin use soap and water to was h it off o If you get ink in your ey es irrigate thoroughly with water

o Do not force movement of the print he ad

o Always tu rn off the printer on the front panel before disconnecting from the main s power

Gene ral

o Never all ow children to operate the eq uipment o Keep liquids away from the equipment

o Only use approved spares

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2. Specifications

 

SMARTone

 

Description

Self contained vacuum/heat press for 3D dye sublimation.

Size

Width: 375mm, Height: 400mm, Depth: 475mm

Weight

36Kg

 

Packed dimensions

Width: 470mm, Height: 560mm, Depth: 633mm

 

Weight: 42Kg

 

 

 

 

 

Voltage

220 240V 50Hz

 

 

110 120V 60Hz

 

Current (max)

8A @ 220 230V

 

 

15A @ 110V 120V

Power (max)

2kW

 

Vacuum Pump

Built in

 

Jigs

Quick swap, fixed position jigs to match cases

Decoration time

<5min

 

Time to first transfer

<15min

 

 

 

 

PRINTER

Epson Workforce Pro WP 4015 DN

Size

Width: 460mm

 

 

Height: 380mm

 

 

Depth: 425mm

 

Weight

11Kg

 

Voltage

110 240V 50/60Hz

Current (max)

0.5A

 

Power (max)

22W

 

Packed dimensions

Width: 620mm, Height: 480mm, Depth: 520mm,

 

Weight: 15Kg

 

Interface

USB 2.0

 

Driver

Windows XP , Windows 7

Ink set

4 Colour cartridge

Print resolution (max)

4800x1200 dpi

 

Print speed

1 min/A5 sheet (approx)

Ink cartridge capacity

Black=49ml; Yellow, Magenta, Cyan 29ml

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSUMABLES

 

 

 

Transfer film

SMARTone 3D Film”. Fast drying thermo formable inkjet film.

 

A5 sheet format

 

Cases

Wide range of “SMARTone PC Cases”

Pack size

48 units per pack

 

Ink

SMARTone DS ink”

 

 

 

Temperature and Humidity operational

 

15 C 30 C

specification

 

 

<50% RH

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3. Installing the SMARTone

Remove all packing from the SMARTone

Locate the SMARTone on a stable flat surface

Locate the SMARTone in a well ventilated area

Locate the SMARTone away from sources of dust

Retain the SMARTone packaging to allow safe transportation

Connect power cord to electrical outlet

4. Preparing the SMARTone

Before powering on, you should fix the required support jig into the SMARTone drawer.

• A jig is available for each blank part model.

• The jig provides support for the phone cover during decoration

• It also ensures the correct position of the image on the case

• The correct jig must be used for the part to be decorated eg you must use a Samsung Galaxy S3 jig to decorate Samsung Galaxy S3 parts. No other model will fit correctly.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Jig

• The locking system ensures jigs can only be fitted one way

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• Line the ji g correctly with the locking pi ns

• There is o nly one way it will go around – make sure you push it fir mly into place

• Push firmly to left to lock

• You can s wap out the jig at any time.

• Wearing t hick gloves, dislodge the jig by pushing it to the right and fit the new jig i nto place.

• Press the ‘NEST WA RM’ button on the screen

• The b utton will turn red until the jig is heated

Use thic k gloves when loading and unloading jigs

If a hot jig is removed from the SMARTone ensure it is kept in a saf e place as it will remain hot for some time

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5. The Control Panel and powering on

Flick the red power switch to start the SMARTone

The SMARTone will now begin a ‘warming up’ cycle to bring the drawer and jig up to operating temperature.

Initial warm up will take around 15 minutes.

The SMARTone will not run a decoration cycle unless it is at operating condition.

Once at operating condition the SMARTone will maintain this so that it is ready to use, even if you leave it idling for an extended period of time.

To ensure that the press is always ready keep the drawer closed when not in use.

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6. Decorating a part

When you are ready to decorate a part, open the drawer.

Here is a look at the drawer in detail.

The platen and jig will become hot during the process.

• This is the frame. This is used to clamp the film into place.

• Raise it to load film.

• When the frame is down, it rests against a silicon foam seal.

• Take care not to cause damage to the seal – replacements can be fitted easily if necessary.

• Clip the blank phone case onto the jig.

• The top of the part should always go to the left hand side (camera holes are normally located at the top).

• Extra care should be taken to ensure that the case is clipped on in this way.

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