Auplex HP3804C User manual

HP3804C(-2)
High Pressure
Semi-Auto Heat Press
Operator's Manual
THIS MACHINE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR MINORS TO USE OR FOOD PROCESSING
Pressure Adjust
Knob
Press Handle
Temperature & Time
Control Panel
Heat Plate
Work Table
Slide Drawer
(C-2 edition

Sa ety Guide
SAFETY GUIDE Please read these instructions and sa ety precautions care ully be ore using
your heat press:
•Never reach into the heat press with your hands when it is connected to the power supply,
particularly when it is switched ‘ON’ and heated up – DANGER OF SEVERE BURNS!
•Never open the housing or attempt to modify the machine yourself; the machine needs to be sent
back for repair.
•Ensure that liquids and metal objects do not get into the inside of the heat press.
•Ensure that the power socket used is grounded.
•Note: It is only permissible to operate a heat press from a power socket protected by a ground
fault protection switch.
•Disconnect the power plug if the machine is not to be used for a longer period of time.
•Never operate the heat press within the reach of children and never leave the machine
unsupervised when switched ’ON’.
•Ensure that the machine is used only in dry rooms.
•Turn the machine ‘OFF’ and disconnect the power when not in use. Safety comes first!
•WEAR HEAT-RESISTANT GLOVES AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID INJURY
•Please turn the machine off for several minutes at least every hour.
Technical Speci ications
Voltage 220V / 110V
Power 1400W
Time Range 0 – 999 secs
Printing area 38 x 38 cm
Package Size 86 x 50 x 56 cm
Gross Weight 56 kg

Operation Instructions
Temp & Time Guidlines
Material Temp (°C Time (secs
General 180-200 15-60
Ceramic 200 300-500
Cloth* 150-180 15-40
100% Cotton: with TRANSFER paper 15-20 seconds
100% Pol ester: with SUBLIMATION paper 30-50 seconds
Try small samples to get the est pressure, time, and temp efore starting production runs.
These settings may vary drastically etween materials.
1. Place the material on the working table (bottom plate , adjust the pressure according to material.
2. Connect the power cable and switch the power on.
3. Set the desired Time & Temperature using the control panel
1. Press , use ▲▼ buttons to adjust temp
2. Press , use ▲▼ buttons to adjust time
3. Press once more to set and go back to main screen.
4. The heat plate temperature should now rise. Wait for it to reach the set value.
5. When the heat is reached, place the print/media onto the material on the work table (cover with
Teflon sheet if needed and close the handle.
⚠ Be care ul as the press should Automatically open when the time reaches 0 ⚠
6. When the time reaches 0, the handle should automatically open. You may now remove the
material.
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
No display after powering up Poor outlet contact or fuse is blown
Change the power cable and check
outlet. Replace fuse with the supplied
backup fuse
Fails to heat up but Control box
Display OK The heat plate is burnt out Check heat plate connections. Replace the heat plate
Lack of colour, faded image Insufficient temperature/time Allow to pre-heat more and/or adjust the
time
Colour is off, blurred image Pressed for too long, temperature
too high
Adjust the temperature/time
Actual Temp exceeds Set Temp Relay Broken Replace the Relay