Summary of Contents for 3D Sublimation Solutions 3D SMARTone Phone CaseDecoration System
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3D SMARTone Phone Case Decoration System Installation and Operation Guide Process in a Nutshell: SMARTone The 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. SMARTone A blank phone case and a sheet of A5 film are loaded into the . 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. ...
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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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3D S SMARTone INSTALLATION N AND OPERATI 1. Safety y RNINGS Inner sur rfaces become hot. Avoid to uching inner su urfaces when ho ot. When lo ading and unlo oading parts alw ways use gloves s. When lo ading and unlo oading jigs alwa ys use gloves. Do not re emove any pan nels without dis sconnecting fro m electricity su upply. Only con nnect SMARTon ne to specified ...
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 ...
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3D SMARTone INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 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 SMARTone 4. Preparing the 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 ...
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3D S SMARTone INSTALLATION N AND OPERATI • • Line the jig g correctly with h the locking pin ns • • There is on nly one way it w will go around – – make sure you u push it firm mly into place • • Push firmly y to left to lock k • • You can sw wap out the jig at any time. • • Wearing th hick gloves, dis lodge the jig by y pushing it to t the ...
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3D SMARTone INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 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. • 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. 7 ...
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3D SMARTone INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 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. ...
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3D SMARTone INSTALLATION AND OPERATION • The case should fit tightly onto the jig. • Press all around the edges to make sure the part is securely in place. • Do not leave the part in the press for more than 20 secs before adding the film and starting the cycle to prevent possible part distortion. • Load the film ‐ print side down and ‐ top of the print to the left. ‐ Print templates supplied with the SMARTone system will feature a red dot in the top left corner of the print, so that orientation can be easily identified on the printed sheet of film. This also denotes the corner of the film that is to be used for registration as shown in the illustration to the left. It is recommended that a similar mark is used if you are making your own templates. • Close the frame •...
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3D SMARTone INSTALLATION AND OPERATION • The screen will show the process timer counting down • The dial will show the vacuum level. NB: the vacuum level will pulse in the initial stages of the cycle • When complete, a buzzer will sound and the drawer can be opened. • Remove the film and unclip the part. • SMARTone part removal tool is recommended • The part will cool quickly and can then be used/packaged for sale straightaway. • The SMARTone is ready for its next cycle. • Either load the next part or close the drawer to keep warm. The keep warm cycle starts 2 minutes after the drawer is closed if the start ...
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3D SMARTone INSTALLATION AND OPERATION If you need to change between cycle programs : Press ‘Prog Select’ on the screen. The Program Selection menu will appear. Use the arrows to choose the program you require, then press ‘Process’ to return to the main screen. You can now continue as normal using the program you have selected. 11 ...
3D SMARTone INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 7. Troubleshooting • The part is difficult to remove from the jig It is easiest to remove the part from the jig whilst it is still hot as the plastic will tighten as it cools. Ensure that a part is not allowed to go cool on the jig as it will become difficult to remove. If this happens, simply close the drawer and start a cycle, allow around 15 seconds then abort the cycle by pressing the stop button and then the part can be removed. By prising gently at the corners of the front edge the part will unclip easily. • There are white spots on the finished part The SMARTone process relies on good contact being made between the printed film and the surface of the part during the cycle. Small white dots or fine lines on the finished part point to some dust or other particles obstructing this contact. Solution: Ensure that film is printed only as required or sufficiently protected so that dust cannot gather on the surface. Wipe the blank part before use with a clean, lint‐free cloth. As the part is white, contamination will be visible on close inspection, so should be cleaned off adequately. • The decoration looks weaker than expected and/or appears blotchy The ink on the film is not dry. Each print will require some drying and there is a handy drying frame on top of the SMARTone for this purpose. Film should be placed in this drying frame print side up with the long edge of the film facing away from the operator i.e. the film is clipped into the tray bowing upwards to allow air circulation. A minimum of 2 minutes is sufficient to dry most printed sheet. For darker images that have a relatively high ink load 3 minutes is recommended. • The vacuum drops suddenly during a cycle Allow the cycle to finish – do not abort as the quality of transfer may not be affected depending on how well vacuum held initially. • Ensure film is properly clamped by the frame • Ensure seal is not damaged – replace if required • Ensure jig is properly clipped into place and is not damaged If the jig has been significantly damaged and cannot be thoroughly repaired then a replacement should be purchased to avoid further wastage of film and parts. 8. Maintenance ...
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3D S SMARTone INSTALLATION N AND OPERATI EPSON W WP‐4015 PR RINTER SE ET‐UP AND D OPERAT ION 8. Install ing the Ep pson WP‐4 4015 Print ter • Remove a all packaging ac ccording to inst tructions suppl lied with the pr rinter • Locate the e printer on a s stable flat surfa ace • Locate the e printer in an environment 1 15‐30C, <50% RH ...
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3D S SMARTone INSTALLATION N AND OPERATI 9. Printe r prepara tion and s settings Printer front pa anel: Do the follow wing when tur rning on the p printer for firs s t time: Load inks: Open front cove er Remove ink cart tridges from pa ackaging nsert according g to instructions s on cover NB green chip is loca ated at top of cartri idge Close the cover and allow the printer to load the inks. ...
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3D S SMARTone INSTALLATION N AND OPERATI Use the ‘multi‐p purpose’ tray at t the rear. Fold the clear co over forward. Pull up fully to l ock in place. Film guides are self‐centering . . Put a sheet of A A5 in tray and p ush guides unt il just touching each edge. The film should be flat and not t bowed by the guides. Load plain A4 pa aper into the fr ront cassette. This is used to c check the printi ng Pull out cassette e, load paper a nd return casse ette. Fully extend the e output tray to o catch printed film. ...
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As shown on left If segments are missing the print nozzles need cleaning. Press the appropriate nozzle clean button: ie if magenta, yellow or cyan are affected press the colour nozzle button, if black is affected press the black nozzle button NB Nozzle checks and cleaning can also be run from driver software Once the printer is set up load the driver software following the instructions in the Epson documents. USE USB CONNECTION Accept the default settings. Note: decline any requests for registration or updates from Epson. Windows XP Once the driver is installed it must be configured. Right click on printer and select ‘Printing Preferences’ Windows 7 16 ...
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3D SMARTone INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Configure Main page like this: 1 Paper Source= Rear MP Tray 2 Document Size= A5 3 Orientation=Portrait 4 Paper type=plain paper 5 Quality=Quality Other settings should be default Configure More Options page like this: 1 High speed=unchecked 2 Mirror Image=checked 3 Edge Smoothing=checked 4 Color Correction= Custom Then click ‘Advanced..’ 17 ...
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3D SMARTone INSTALLATION AND OPERATION NB This method is for printing via Photoshop In Color Correction select No Color Adjustment. Then click OK to close color correction Finally, click OK to close the preferences dialogue. These settings will now be active when printing from an application. 18 ...
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3D SMARTone INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Note: it is possible to print nozzle checks and run nozzle cleaning from the Maintenance page. To install the ICC profile: Right click on file and click ‘Install Profile’ from menu. The profile is then copied into the operating system. 10. Film Handling and making a print Store film in packet and re‐seal when not required. Avoid touching the printing area of the film surface. It is only possible to print on the matte side of the film. 19 ...
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3D S SMARTone INSTALLATION N AND OPERATION Place film in printer with print (mat tte) side facing forward. Only load one sheet of film at a tim me. If multiple s sheets are load ed it is pos ssible more tha n one sheet wi ll be pulled thro ough the printe er. Once printed take ca are not to dama age film surface e. The in nk will be wet o on the surface a and needs a few w minutes to dr ry. ...
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3D SMARTone INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 11. Printing from Adobe Photoshop Set‐up Photoshop to apply profile. NB versions of Photoshop differ in the layout however:‐ Select Printer= Epson WP‐ 4015 (it should be default) Select ‘Color Management’ Select Color Handling= Photoshop Manages Colors Select Printer Profile= SMARTone Epson 4015 profile NB scroll down list Select Rending Intent=Perceptual Either click ‘Done’ to exit and save settings or press ‘Print’ To print: Enter the print dialogue. Check principle setting are applied as above Check orientation of image is correct in preview Here the print orientation is WRONG. Click the icon at the bottom set correct orientation ...
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Press the Print button in Photoshop The print dialogue box will open. Confirm that the Epson WP‐4015 is the target printer. If necessary check the preferences are set correctly. The number of copies can also be set here. Load a sheet of film in to the printer 23 ...
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3D SMARTone INSTALLATION AND OPERATION and press ‘Print; If film is not loaded the feed light will illuminate on the printer. In this case load a sheet and press the feed button. The print will then continue. If multiple copies are being made, allow each sheet to complete before loading the next. Use the feed button until all the copies are completed. 24 ...
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3D SMARTone INSTALLATION AND OPERATION If you wish to cancel a print job press the ‘trash can’ button APPENDIX 1 Windows (Minimum requirements) • Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon® 64 processor • Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 3 or Windows 7 with Service Pack 1. 1GB of RAM • 1GB of available hard‐disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices) • 1024x768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16‐bit color and 256MB (512MB recommended) of VRAM • OpenGL 2.0–capable system • DVD‐ROM drive • Broadband Internet connection may be required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. 25 ...