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The Best Transfer Materials Brands For Your HPN Signature Series Siser Easyweed Heat Transfer Vinyl is Paropy Heat Transfer Paper is widely an easy to use material that is ready known as the premier brand in quality to cut and allows you to weed out heat transfer paper.
Contents Getting Started Included in the box Safety First Clamshell model Swing Away Label Press Model Gauge Operating Guide Fully Automatic Mug Press Standard Mug Press Before You Start Paper Pressure Test Material Application Heat Pressing Tips Material Guidelines Troubleshooting Call Us: (800)215-0894...
Getting Started Thank you for purchasing an HPN Signature Series! Before you get started, it is important you understand the following. Welcome to the world of heat pressing! This is an exciting time to get started as there are many different types of unique transfers available.
Included In The Box A. Heat Press Secondary Handle (Swing Models Only) C. Lower Platen Cover Call (800)215-0894 if any parts are missing Call Us: (800)215-0894...
Safety First CAUTION TURN OFF AND UNPLUG MACHINE WHEN NOT IN USE Removing the machine out of the box • These units can weigh up to a 140 lbs. Please use caution when lifting these machines out of the box. Ask for assistance and lift using your legs to stand up and keeping your back completely straight when doing so.
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Safety first Operating on a stable location • Be sure the machine is placed on a sturdy, even surface. If you are using a cart or stand, make sure the legs are properly secured with no damage. Plastic tables aren’t recommended as the machine can dent through the surface over time.
clamshell model SIDE View Top Platen Silicone Red Rocker Power Switch & Circuit Breaker Lower Platen Top View Emergency Release (Auto Open Only) Pressure Knob Slide out Drawer Handle Auto Open Magnet Primary Handle (Select Models) (Select Models Only) www.heatpressnation.com...
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Clamshell Model Computer Gauge Present Value Set Value Press Counter Tactile Buttons Internals Computer Gauge Emergency Release (Auto Open Only) Timer Actuator Solid State Relay Red Rocker Power Switch Circuit Breakers Call Us: (800)215-0894...
Gauge 1 Usage Model Turn on the power switch and Press “OK”. Use “▲” or “▼” to switch the display should turn ON. The between “C°” or “F°” for your desired digital display shows above. reading. Press “OK” to set the temperature as Press “OK”...
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Gauge 2 Usage ModeL Turn on the power switch. It will Press “OK”. Use “▲” or “▼” to switch say OFF. Press OK to turn on the between “C°” or “F°” for your desired machine. This is a safety feature. temperature scale.
Fully AUTOMATIC MUG PRESS Emergency Heating Element Automatic Release Button Timer Tactile Buttons Press Temperature Counter Automatic MUG PRESS Operating Guide 1. Press “OK” to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius 2. To set temperature, press “OK” once and the upper numbers will blink which indicates you can now change the values to your choice 3.
Standard Mug Press Heating elements 1. Mini Mug 4. 11 & 15 oz. Mug 2. Shot Glass 5. 12 oz. Latte Mug 3. Water Bottle & 6oz. Mug 6. 17 oz. Latte Mug For use with Standard Mug Press Only (HPN-SIG-MUG) Call Us: (800)215-0894...
Testing pressure before application Test the pressure before heat pressing anything. If you are pressing a garment, we would highly recommend performing a simple paper pressure test. HPN-SIG-CAPLABEL www.heatpressnation.com...
Paper Pressure Test Performing the paper pressure test 1. Take a plain piece of 8.5” x 11” copy paper and insert only 2” of the paper in the front of the machine. 2. Lock your machine down completely and try tugging on the paper on both ends.
Material Application Choose The Right Materials There are a variety of heat transfer materials and it is important to know which materials work best on certain fabrics. The list below will help you decide which materials are best for your heat transfer application.
Heat Pressing Tips off of the platen when pressing but if you are unable to do so, there are great products we sell such as the Tee Pad It or Sof-Fusion Pressing Pillows that act as a pressure isolator. You will use these cushion pad like products to raise the part you are trying to press so that all the seams, buttons, collars, and zippers will not be pressed.
Material Guidelines • Heat Transfer Vinyl • Sublimation • Heat Transfer Paper • Rhinestone Heat Transfer Vinyl Transfer Material Temperature Time Pressure Trim Peel Siser Easyweed 305F/150C 10-15s Medium-Firm Hot or Cold Siser Easyweed Extra 320F/160C Light-Medium Hot or Cold Siser Easyweed Stretch 305F/150C 10-15s...
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Material Guidelines Standard heat transfer paper Transfer Shirt Material Colors Temperature Time Pressure Mirror Trim Peel Paper Paropy Ink 100% Cotton, 100% Polyester, White & Jet Light 350F/175C Heavy Moderate Cotton & Poly Blends Light Colors Professional Paropy Ink 100% Cotton, 100% Polyester, Black &...
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Material Guidelines Common Sublimation Blanks Substrate Temperature Time Pressure 100% Polyester 375F-385F 45-60 sec. Light Ceramic Mugs 360F-385F 180-240 sec. Heavy Ceramic Tiles 400F 4-5 min. Medium Hardboard Tiles 400F 35-40 sec. Medium Fabric Coasters 400F 30 sec. Medium Hardboard Coasters 400F 30-45 sec.
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Material Guidelines Rhinestone Transfer Material Temperature Time Pressure Bella Machine Cut 6SS 320F/160C Medium Bella Machine Cut 10SS 320F/160C Medium Bella Machine Cut 16SS 320F/160C Medium Bella Machine Cut 20SS 320F/160C Medium Bella Machine Cut 30SS 320F/160C Medium Bella Machine Cut 34SS 320F/160C Medium Silhouette Assorted Rhinestones 10ss...
Troubleshooting Transfer Material Solution Tools Required Time Machine does not turn on or Phillips Screw Driver • Check the wires that go into the red rocker switch and 5-10 Minutes shuts off during use. the circuit breaker fuse. Make sure they are tightly connected.
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Troubleshooting Transfer Material Solution Tools Required Time Temperature display shows Phillips Screw Driver • Start by disconnecting the large green connector 5 Minutes 000 number behind your computer gauge and connecting it back in. Sometimes if this is slightly loose, you will get that •...
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where do you get parts for a signature series 1620 a
You can find parts for the HPN Signature Series 1620 A on the HeatPressNation replacement parts collection page.
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Replacement parts for the HPN Signature Series HPN SIG 1620 A can be purchased from HeatPressNation.
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