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- Page 1 Digital Knight 16x20 Automatic Digital Swinger...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents ............. 2 Introduction..............3 Setup & Suggestions ............4 Basic Use ................. 4 Setting Time ..............4 Setting Temperature ............5 Setting Platen Height ............6 Actuating the Press ............6 Guidelines & Standard Settings ........7 Programmable Presets ............. -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Air Operated Automatic DK20SP 16x20 digital swinger! This heat press machine has many exciting features, all of which are meant to help make your heat transfer pressing endeavors as successful and easy as possible. Please take the time now to thoroughly read through this manual to become acquainted with them. -
Page 4: Setup & Suggestions
Setup & Suggestions • Locate the press on a firm, sturdy work surface. • The height of the bench/work space the press is located on would be ideally 27” to 32” high. • The top head should be swung over and above the pressing table when not in use. -
Page 5: Setting Temperature
Setting Temperature In the default operating mode of the controller, the displayed temperature is the Current temperature. This is the actual temperature of the heat platen surface. Please note that the operating range of the controller is from 150°F to 550°F (65°C to 288°C). During the first heat up cycle of the press, the controller will display 150°F (65°C) until the heat platen temperature rises above that temperature. -
Page 6: Setting Platen Height
Setting Platen Height The height adjustment knob on the DK20SP allows for thicker items to be placed in the press. The factory set height of the press is the proper platen height setting for most fabrics, and materials under 1/4” thick. Unlike manual presses, the actual amount of pressure on the DK20SP is determined by the air regulator and air gauge, NOT by the height of the heat platen. -
Page 7: Guidelines & Standard Settings
Guidelines & Standard Settings The following information covers some basic guidelines for pressing, as well as some generic parameters for basic heat transfer applications. • When pressing shirts, it is often recommended that the shirts be quickly pressed for 2 seconds before transferring to remove wrinkles and water content. -
Page 8: Programmable Presets
Programmable Presets This feature is ideal for recalling previously saved settings from various different applications. The presets are extremely easy to use, and bring a powerful level of accuracy to heat transfer pressing. For example, the user may have Setting 00 for Hot-Split T-Shirts. When the user needs to perform that particular application, they simply select Setting 00, and the Current temperature &... -
Page 9: User Options Menu
User Options Menu The user options menu is a set of features and calibration options that are programmable and adjustable by the user. It consists of a set of menu items that can be scrolled through. Each menu item is a feature whose values can be veiwed and /or changed. -
Page 10: Pressure/Height Gauge Settings
Pressure/Height Gauge Settings The PrH, PrL, and Prr settings are not applicable to this particular use of the Digital Knight controller. Drop Sense A temperature alarm is available for warning the user of out-of- range temperature conditions. The user can set this menu item to sound an alarm if the heat platen drops below the Set Point temperature by the amount indicated. -
Page 11: Alarms
Alarms There are 10 different alarms available to choose from. These alarms are sounded at the end of the timing cycle, as well as if the Drop Sense feature is enabled. Use the arrow keys to change the values or to turn the alarm off. Please note the different alarms below. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The following information attempts to address the most probable mechanical and user issues with the press. Most issues with heat transfer presses are application related. That is, they have to do with the results of a particular transfer application. For technical support on problems having to do with the final results of a particular transfer paper or media, please contact the supplier of that transfer media. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting (Cont.)
If all of these check points have been tried, and the digital control is counting down, but the press is not pressing, contact Geo Knight technical support. If the Digital Controller is not counting down when attempting to activate, one or both of the black activation switches needs replacement. -
Page 14: Limited Warranty
“as is”. Geo Knight & Co does not warrant that the functions of the press will meet the buyers requirements or expectations. The entire risk as to use, quality and performance of the press lies with the buyer.
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