Aamstamp M-2000 User manual

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2000 Series Owners Guide
Home of the Perfect Impression
Revised 2014

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2000 Series Imprinting Machines
Table of Contents
Aamstamp Machine Company LLC
38960 Trade Center Drive, Suite B
Palmdale, California, USA
Ph. 661-272-0500
Fx. 661-272-0505
www.aamstamp.com
[email protected]
Copyright 2014
Introduction and Safety Precautions
Unpacking Instructions
M-2000 Diagram
Air-2000 Diagram
Titan-2000 Diagram, Front
Titan-2000 Diagram, Rear
Getting Started
Air-2000 Setup
Loading Foil
Foil Advance Adjustment
Heat, Pressure, Dwell
Type & Die Holder Setup Adapter
Sleeve Setup
Cushion Boards and Attachments
Printing Napkins
Printing Pencils and Business Cards 10
10 x 12 Ribbon and Stationary Plate
Fixture Setup Guide
Warranty and Returns
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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE
OPERATINGEQUIPMENT
INTRODUCTION
For years nothing has equaled the appearance and quality of foil imprinting. Printing with ink does not offer the
vibrant color of foil. In addition, foil imprinting imparts a 3-dimensional effect that is not obtainable with
conventional ink printing. Foils are uniformly opaque, odorless, non-liquid and are smear free.
The foil imprinting process transfers the color of the foil to an item by the application of heat and pressure. The
three basic elements needed to create a quality foil imprint are the proper amount of heat, pressure and dwell (the
length of time the type and dies are in contact with the product.)
AAmstamp's personalizing machines are designed to give you the power of a big press in a table top machine.
The 2000 Series Machine and it’s accessories, type, dies, emblems and foils are the highest quality and easiest to
use products available today. After reviewing this manual, please call our customer service department toll free
[phone] with any questions you may have.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
AAmstamp's printing machine is an electric tool and as such, basic safety precautions should be followed.
Taking these precautions will reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
1Keep your area clean and clutter free.
2Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry which could become entangled in the machine.
3Do not use the machine in a damp or wet place, or expose it to rain. Do not use the machine in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
4Do not touch the Typehead/Ram Bar assembly. These parts of the machine have operating temperatures that
can
seriously burn on contact.
5Guard against electrical shock by inspecting all the electrical cords regularly and replace any worn or damaged
cords.
6Always use the safety guard when using an air operated machine. Before using the machine, ensure that the
guard is in place and functioning properly.
7Note the voltage on the power source. AAmstamp equipment runs on standard 115V A/C. The M-2000
Machine draws 5.5 amperes while the Air-2000 draws 7.0 amperes.
8AAmstamp equipment should not be used while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
9WARNING !! The Air and Titan Machines are air operated and caution should be exercised when working
around the imprinting area to avoid serious injury.
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UNPACKING YOUR NEW AAMSTAMP IMPRINTER
(Please read this entire manual completely before proceeding with this section.)
Reference Page numbers have been included in this section to make finding appropriate information easier.
Read this Owners Guide first.
Unpack and inspect all equipment, accessories and supplies.
Place the 2000 Series Machine on a table capable of supporting 100 or more pounds.
Customer MUST retain the shipping box and custom packing materials as they are Required for all machine
returns. This includes Warranty, repair and upgrades. Aamstamp Machine will not accept machines shipped in
any container not supplied with the machine. If you need to return your machine and have not retained its
packaging, a new box and packaging Must be purchased, including Shipping.
Install Foil Guide Arms. See diagram on page 4. Large washer goes behind rear arm.
Install Machine Handle. You must retract safety slider on Air/Titan machines. See Figure XX.
Turn on power switch located on power cord
Plug the 2000 Series Machine into a standard 115Vac/220Vac electrical outlet, Depending on your machines
factory configuration.
Choose the appropriate alignment tools for your job. See pg. 22.
Load foil see instructions on page 11.
Insert the typeholder into the typehead. See page .
Set the digital temperature controller to 220 degrees. Most products print in the range between 220° and 280°.
Allow the machine to warm up for a period of 3-5 minutes. Large type holders may take up to 5 minutes to reach
the proper temperature. See pg XX for instructions on setting the desired temperature.
On the Air/ Titan, the regulator must be turned down to 0 psi for set-ups and manual printing. See page XX for
directions to adjusting the regulator.
Begin printing by pulling down the machine handle. Control quality of print by varying pressure and dwell
(duration of print). See page XX for examples of the printing triangle.
AIR2000 & TITAN2000: Machine Handle MUST be removed before use. Begin printing by pressing the foot or
two-hand activation switch(s). Safety shield must be in the lowered position. Be sure your hands are clear and that
the product is appropriately lined up under the typehead. Be sure that the typehead and type/die holders have
adequate clearance and will not collide with any of the setup alignment tools such as the 10x12 base plate. Control
the quality of print by varying the pressure and dwell (duration of print).
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Select the appropriate cushion board, if necessary. See pg. 18. Do Not allow type to contact table plate as damage
to type will occure.

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M-2000
Foil Guide Bars
Digital Temperature Controller
Type Holder
Handle
Foil Tension Roller Release Lever
Machine Handle
Ram Bar
Foil Spool
Foil Advance Adjustment
Foil Advance Housing
Type Head
Table Plate
Foil Guide Knob

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AIR-2000
Foil Guide Bars
Type Holder Handle
Foil Tension Roller Release Lever
Foil Spool
Foil Advance Adjustment
Foil Advance Housing
Type Head
Digital Temperature Controller
Safety Shield
Pressure Regulator Knob Dwell Timer
AIR-2000
Half Ton Air Cylinder
Pressure Gauge
Table Plate

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TITAN-2000
Foil Guide Bars
Type Holder Handle
Foil Tension Roller Release Lever
Foil Spool
Foil Advance Adjustment
Foil Advance Housing
Type Head
Pressure Regulator Knob
Digital Temperature Controller
Safety Shield
Dwell Timer
Pressure Gauge
Titan-2000
One Ton Air Cylinder
Table Plate

Picture taken from rear of Air-Titan with foilloaded.
Foil Advance
Knob
Foil Tension Roller
Release Lever
Foil Tension Roller
Metal Drive Roller
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Getting Started
(Please read this entire manual completely before proceeding with this section.)
Reference Page numbers have been included in this section to make finding appropriate
information easier.
1. Read this Owners Guide from cover to cover.
2. Unpack and inspect all equipment, accessories and supplies
3. Place the 2000 Series Machine on a table capable of supporting 100 or more pounds.
4. If you ordered a type style, please be aware that certain styles may take extra time to arrive.
Use extra caution when opening type, as the type is fragile and the characters can easily fall out
of the package. When first opening the package use special care to keep the type in order and
place into a type box in the appropriate location to keep letters separate. It can take an
extensive amount of time to resort type if it should get mixed up. Also be aware that the
amount of type you will receive per character will vary depending on the frequency of it’s use
in language (For example you will receive more e’s then z’s).
5. Plug The 2000 Series Machine into a standard 115V electrical outlet.
6. Setup Type / Die Holder: Type is set right-side up and backwards with the typeholder handle
to your right. Use character spacers between letters and block or line spacers to fill up blank
lines. AAmstamp has special heavy duty spacers available to expedite this. Always make sure
the type and dies are sitting flush to the bottom of the typeholder. This ensures a level
printing surface. You can use tweezers to make it easier to handle the type when hot.
7. Load Foil.
[Pg. #17 ]
8. Insert the typeholder directly into the typehead unless you are using a single line or two line
holder. If you are using one of these holders you will need to use the appropriate adapter
sleeve. To do this, you first insert the adapter sleeve into the typehead and lock it in place using
the retaining lever on the adapter sleeve. Then you can insert the typeholder into the adapter
sleeve.
[Pg. 9-11]
9. Set the digital temperature controller to (189°). This should be a good starting point, after
which you should gradually increase the temperature to find the ideal setting for your
application. Most products print in the range between 220° and 260°.
[Pg. #20 ]
Continued
Allow The 2000 Series Machine to warm up for a period of 3 minutes. Large typeholders
may take up to 5 minutes to reach temperature.
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11. Choose the appropriate alignment tools for your job (Gauge Bar Guide, Ribbon Plate, Napkin Guide,
Business Card Guide, Match Guide, or Pencil Guide, etc.) and set up the alignment tools on the table
plate of the machine.
[Pg. #12-15 ]
12. Choose the proper cushion board if necessary.
[Pg. #12]
13. M2000: Begin printing by pulling down the machine handle. Control quality of print by varying
pressure and dwell (duration of print).
[Pg. #20]
AIR2000 & TITAN2000: Begin printing by pressing the foot activation switch. Be sure your hands are
clear and that the product is appropriately lined up under the typehead. Be sure that the typehead and
type/die holders have adequate clearance and will not collide with any of the setup alignment tools such
as the 10x12 base plate. Control the quality of print by varying the pressure and dwell (duration of
print).
[Pg. #20]
ADDITIONAL TIPS:
In the case of deep leather embossing you can also use a thick piece of foam to gain
a deep impression into your leather products. In this case you will be embossing and can not use foil i
n this process.
Additional Helpful Items
To Cut excess Foil.Scissors :
Ruler: To measure product and for aligning fixtures.
Getting Started
(continued)
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