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B-250
Cap Heat Transfer Machine
OWNER'S MANUAL
B-250
For Customer Service, Call 1-800-835-0606
or Visit www.hixcorp.com
CONTENTS
Receiving & Installation ............................................................................................................2-3
Operation ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Setting Temperature & Time ........................................................................................................ 5
Preference Settings ..................................................................................................................... 6
Machine Presets .......................................................................................................................7-8
Cycle Count ................................................................................................................................. 9
Temperature & Time Modes ...................................................................................................... 10
Platen Pressure ......................................................................................................................... 11
Transfer Application ..............................................................................................................12-13
Repairs/Adjustments ............................................................................................................14-15
Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 15
FAQ'S ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 17
Warranty .................................................................................................................................... 20
BEFORE warranty repair you MUST get Prior Authorization:
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
B-250 Cap Heat Transfer Machine OWNER’S MANUAL B-250 For Customer Service, Call 1-800-835-0606 or Visit www.hixcorp.com CONTENTS Receiving & Installation ......................2-3 Operation ............................. 4 Setting Temperature & Time ......................5 Preference Settings ........................6 Machine Presets ........................7-8 Cycle Count ..........................9 Temperature &... -
Page 2: Receiving & Installation
RECEIVING & INSTALLATION SHIPPING OR RETURNS NOTE: Save all of your shipping/packing materials. ******DO NOT RISK COSTLY SHIPPING DAMAGE!****** ******SHIP ONLY IN ORIGINAL BOX.****** 1. Fasten machine to plywood shipping base with bolts provided. 2. Tie or tape handle securely to base. 3. - Page 3 RECEIVING & INSTALLATION 4. Install PTFE blanket onto bracket by opening the press and sliding the loops on each end of the PTFE blanket over the ends of the PTFE bracket. (see figure 1) Figure 1...
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Page 4: Operation
OPERATION 1. Turn on the machine by pushing the on/off switch. Startup/Splash screen is displayed as the controller boots up. NOTE: The current program number and the software revision of the control- ler are displayed at startup. (The default settings are program number P 7 for °F, P 8 for °C and software revision RV 1.0) Startup/Splash Screen After boot up, the home screen is displayed showing the current heat platen... -
Page 5: Setting Temperature & Time
SETTING TEMPERATURE & TIME ADJUST TEMPERATURE: TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT SCREEN UP ARROW TEMPERATURE READOUT/SETTING DOWN ARROW 1. Touch the temperature readout on the display. “UP” ▲ and “DOWN” ▼ arrows will appear on the right side of the display and the temperature value will start flashing and to indicate it is in set mode. -
Page 6: Preference Settings
PREFERENCE SETTINGS SETTINGS: 1. Press the “?” on the upper right corner of the display on the Home Menu Screen to access the settings menu. 2. Press the settings sub menu title to be adjusted. SETTINGS MENU SCREEN ADJUST SHUTDOWN TIMEOUT SETTING SET QUANTITY OF PRESETS DISPLAYED... -
Page 7: Machine Presets
MACHINE PRESETS PRESET QUANTITY Temperature presets can be stored in the memory for different trans- fer settings. By default two presets are displayed. This setting can be adjusted to display four presets. PRESET QUANTITY DISPLAYED PREFERENCE SCREEN TWO PRESETS DISPLAYED FOUR PRESETS TOGGLE BETWEEN DISPLAYED... - Page 8 MACHINE PRESETS STORING PRESETS: NOTE: The factory default settings for all presets is set to 200°F and 10 seconds. HOME MENU SCREEN PRESET LOCATIONS TEMPERATURE SETTING TIME SETTING 1. Set the desired temperature and/or cycle time using the temperature and time adjustment instructions in this document. 2.
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Page 9: Cycle Count
CYCLE COUNT CYCLE COUNT The cycle count feature counts the number of cycles that the machine has undergone. A cycle is counted every time the countdown timer is activated by closing the press. NOTE: The cycle count will maintain the total count even if the power has been turned off. -
Page 10: Temperature & Time Modes
TEMPERATURE & TIME MODES TEMPERATURE MODE Temperature Mode controls which temperature scale is displayed on the controller home screen. F = Fahrenheit C = Celsius TEMPERATURE MODE PREFERENCE SCREEN UP ARROW TEMPERATURE SCALE PREFERENCE DOWN ARROW SAVE SETTINGS RETURN TO PREVIOUS SCREEN TO CHANGE THE SCALE: 1. -
Page 11: Platen Pressure
PLATEN PRESSURE 1. There is a pressure control knob located on the front stem, holding the lower platen. Set so that the heat head will lock down firmly, with your substrate in place. 2. Pressure is reduced by turning knob (with machine open) counter- clockwise and increased by turning it clockwise. -
Page 12: Transfer Application
TRANSFER APPLICATION 1. Set the temperature, time, & pressure to the desired settings as instructed in this manual. NOTE: Remember to always consult your specific transfer recommendations. 2. Remove cardboard (if any) and fold out the sweatband. 3. Slip rear of cap under the spring-loaded cap holder. spring-loaded cap holder 4. - Page 13 TRANSFER APPLICATION When you fail to make a successful transfer you can wonder, “Is it the machine’s fault, or the transfer, wrong settings or what”? FIRST, THE BASICS: 1. Be sure to set the heat transfer machine to the transfer manufacturer’s recommended Temperature, Time and Pressure settings.
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Page 14: Repairs/Adjustments
REPAIRS/ADJUSTMENTS RELAY BYPASS WARNING: Before making repairs, be sure ON/OFF switch is OFF and machine is unplugged! ATTENTION: Eteindre la machine avant de faire des réparations. 1. Remove the back cover of the machine. WARNING: To prevent posible electrical shock, unplug the machine before removing cover to service. -
Page 15: Maintenance
REPAIRS/ADJUSTMENTS MICRO SWITCH ADJUSTMENT If countdown timer will not activate. WARNING: Before making repairs, turn temperature control knob to “OFF” and unplug machine! 1. Remove rear cover. 2. Using a screwdriver and a small wrench loosen micro switch mounting screws 3. -
Page 16: Faq's
FAQ’S Question: Can I transfer onto a 5 Panel Cap? Answer: Yes – the front of the 5 Panel Cap has no seam running down the middle, therefore you can easily transfer onto the cap front. Tip: Keep all transfers 3/8” away from seams. Question: Can I transfer onto a 6 Panel Cap? Answer: Yes –... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING *Customer Service Tech Sheets are available for this step. Visit www.hixcorp.com to print or call 620-231-8568 and we will send you one. Parts ordering is available on-line. Machine overheats Little or no heat Does heat light remain on constantly when overheating? Is power light on? Try another outlet. - Page 18 NOTES...
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Page 20: Warranty
Thermatrol and doughXpress products are covered under separate warranty. In the event of a defect, HIX, at its option, will repair, replace or substitute the defective item at no cost during this period subject to the limitations of insurance and shipping costs stated below.
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