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- Page 1 Digital Knight 16x20 and 14x16 Digital Clamshell...
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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 Height / Pressure........6 Guidelines & Standard Settings ......7 Programmable Presets .......... 8 User Options Menu .......... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the DK20 16x20 or DK16 14x16 clamshell press! 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. It is recommended that the front two holes on the feet of the machine be bolted down for best ease-of-use. • The height of the bench/work space the press is located on would be ideally 27”... -
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 Height / Pressure
Setting Height / Pressure The Digital Height/Pressure gauge is a helpful indicator of the current height of the top head as the operator adjusts the pressure. • To decrease the pressure, turn the pressure knob to the right, clockwise. • The top head will rise away from the lower table. -
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 Normal Default Mode Programmable presets are stored programs where commonly used Temperature, Time and Height (pressure) settings can be stored and retrieved. Presets Mode Presets can be recalled simply by pressing the PRG key, selecting the program desired with the arrow keys, and pressing the PRG key again. -
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: Height Gauge - High Point
Height Gauge - High Point This feature is not applicable on this press. Press PRG to skip this menu item. Height Gauge - Low Point This feature is not applicable on this press. Press PRG to skip this menu item. Pressure / Height Gauge Sensitivity This feature is not applicable on this press. -
Page 11: Beep
Beep Normally, all buttons on the keypad beep when pressed. This can be turned off, so all button keypresses are silent. Use the arrow keys to turn this feature On or Off. 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. -
Page 12: Interchangeable Tables
Interchangeable Tables The lower table on the machine is interchangeable. Different sized optional tables can be obtained for various materials & handling requirements. The tables simply fit right onto the table support. The sides of the angle brackets on the underside of the table will slide along the sides of the square tubing of the table support. -
Page 13: 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 14: Troubleshooting (Cont.)
Troubleshooting (cont.) Q. I press the keys on the keypad, and there is no sound or response from the controller. A. Check the connection of the keypad to the controller. This is inside the top panel. Unplug the power cord. Remove the two screws in between the clamp/linkage that hold down the top panel, and carefully lift the panel up and look inside at the digital controller. -
Page 15: 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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