Calortrans CT-A4 User manual

Calortrans CT-A4
User Manual

Table of contents
03 Welcome
04 In the box
05 Safety instrucons
08 Machine overview
10 Display overview
12 User Manual
14 Cercaon
15 Tips and Tricks

Congratulaons on your brand new
Calortrans A4 transfer press. A very good
choice!
As excited as you probably are to start using
the machine, please take some me to read
through this manual.
This document will help seng up the
machine, use it as safely as possible and
provide you with some useful tricks and
ps.
Enjoy!
Welcome

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In the box
Specs:
Technical data:
1000 W / 220 V / 50 Hz
Packing size:
394 x 505 x 320 mm
Weight:
10,5 kg
The box contains:
1. Calortrans A4 Transferpress
2. Rubber mat
3. Cover to protect the rubber mat
4. Power cord
1 2
3 4
Already installed on
the base plate
Already installed on
the base plate

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Safety
General danger Danger from
hot surfaces
Danger of bruises
Warning hot surface!
The upper platen of the transfer press will become hot according to the
chosen temperature sengs. There is a risk of burns by touching it!
Warning hot products!
The products placed under the transfer press, (e.g. t-shirts, HTV lms,
aluminum sublimaon sheets) will become hot according to the chosen
temperature sengs. Allow the product to cool down or use protecve
gear (such as heat-resistant gloves) to avoid burns!
Warning crushing danger!
During the pressing process, the two plates are pressed together rmly.
Before closing the press, remove everything that should not be subject
to high pressure (e.g. hands). There is a risk of bruises!

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
This manual was made to make the usage of the Calortrans transfer press as easy and safe
as possible. It is therefore recommended that you read this manual carefully and follow
the instrucons step by step.
Before use:
• Read the enre manual before using the press
• Upon delivery, check the press for transport damage. Then let the transfer press
acclimaze for 30 minutes at room temperature to prevent moisture problems or any
chance of a short circuit.
• Only use the transfer press when it is placed on a stable surface.
• Use the press only for texle transfers or products suitable for sublimaon
• The power cord must be connected directly to the power outlet without an extension
cord.
• The opmal recommended ambient temperature when using the transfer press is
between 15-50 ° C, with a relave humidity of up to 70%.
• Before connecng the machine, check that the voltage of the power cable is 230 volts
and the power is at least 10 amps.
• Do not use the machine if the power cord is damaged or defecve. In the event of
damage or malfuncon, do not open the press, but contact your dealer immediately.
If the press has been opened, the guarantee will expire.
• Do not use the transfer press in the presence of children or unauthorized persons,
due to the risk of catching burns. If the transfer press is nevertheless used in the
vicinity of children, a minimum distance of 1.5 meters must be maintained.
• Avoid contact of the transfer press with moisture, dirt, dust, mechanical vibraons, or
shocks.
• The manufacturer assumes no liability if property damage or personal
injury is caused by improper use of the transfer press
Safety

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While operang:
• Work carefully and avoid direct contact with the heang element to reduce the risk of
burns.
• Always use the on/o buon to turn o the transfer press, never unplug the power
cord to do this.
• Use the transfer press preferably with one, if necessary two hands.
• Do not touch the heang element during use to avoid the danger of catching burns.
• Avoid contact of the power cable with the heat platen.
• While in operaon, never leave the press unaended
• Never place liquid materials in the transfer press. If this does happen, turn
the machine o immediately and remove the power cord from the wall socket. Then
immediately contact your dealer
Addional instrucons:
• When liing and moving the transfer press, avoid touching the heang element
and only the frame must be gripped. Before shipment, the transfer press must be
completely cooled down and be packed in the original packaging.
• Keep the press open while heang up or cooling down.
• Keep these safety instrucons in a safe place.
Safety

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Machine in detail
3
4
2
1
1Pressure knob
LCD-display
2
3Heat-element
On / O switch
4

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Machine in detail
1. Pressure knob
The pressure knob can be used to increase or decrease the pressure on your product. Pull
the handle slightly forward while adjusng pressure. Turn right to increase pressure, turn
le de decrease pressure. Follow pressure recommendaons provided by the manufacturer
of the product.
2. LCD display
Use the LCD control panel to set the transfer press to the preferred sengs. More
informaon can be found In the next chapter.
3. Heat element
The top platen is the part of the heat press that becomes hot. The top platen is not xed in
one posion and can be slightly lted. This allows for an opmal pressure distribuon that
ts exactly to your product.
4. On / O switch
The on and o switch. Make sure that the power cord is plugged in before switching on the
press. Switch the press o again before removing the power cord from the socket.

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Display in detail
2b
3
1
4
2a
7
6
5
1
3
Temperature
Mode / Preset
Status
Timer
2
5
7
Menu
Value
Start
6
4

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Display in detail
1. Temperature
This number displays the actual temperature of the heat platen. Wait for the transfer press
to heat up to the desired temperature before use.
2. Mode / Preset
You can save up to 3 dierent presets. Select the preset of your choice by clicking the mode
buon. The light corresponding to your preset will light up!
3. Status
This icon shows that the transfer press is heang up. The desired temperature is reached
once the icon has disappeared.
4. Timer
The mer shows the amount of me that is le before the transfer is complete. Once the
press is closed the mer will automacally start counng down. Once the me has passed,
the machine will beep.
5. Menu
Hold this buon for 10 seconds to enter the menu. In the menu, you can set the me and
temperature, and reset the pieces counter. You can nd more info on how to use the menu
in the user manual.
6. Value
These buons can be used to increase or decrease the temperature and me in the menu.
Set the me and temperature to the recommended values for the product you are using.
7. Start
This buon starts the mer. You do not have to use this buon as the mer automacally
starts when closing the press.

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Geng started!
Step 1. Inial setup
Plug the power cord in the power inlet on the
side of the press. Open the press and switch
the machine on with the power buon.
Step 2. Seng the temperature and me
1. Press the menu buon ( ). The
temperature seng will now
appear (SP). Use the arrow keys to
increase or decrease the temperature.
2. Press the menu buon again to set
the me (ST). Use the arrow keys
to decrease or increase the me.
3. Press the menu buon one last me
and the press is ready to use.
You can save up to 3 preset
 meandtemperaturecombinaons. 
 Thismakesiteasytoswitchbetween 
 dierentHTVlmsandprepressjobs.
 Pressthemodebuontoswitch 
 betweenthedierentpresets.
Time and temperature sengs
Which me and temperature sengs should you use? Every transfer has its own
sengs regarding temperature, me, and pressure. For example:
Calortrans turboex on coon (HTV) is to be pressed at 150 ºC (302ºF) for 3-5
seconds. Please consult your transfer dealer for the recommended sengs.

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Step 3. The transfer
1. Place the product under the transfer press. If your product contains any
parts that are elevated above the design (e.g. buons, zippers, seams), use
a Teon pillow to redistribute the pressure.
2. If necessary adjust the pressure using the pressure knob. Turn right to
increase pressure, turn le to decrease pressure. Pull the handle slightly
forward while adjusng pressure.
3. Place the transfer (e.g. HTV lm or sublimaon paper) on top of the
product.
4. We advise placing a protecve (Teon) sheet on top of the transfer to
keep the press and product from soiling.
5. Press the handle down unl it clicks in place.
6. Once the me has passed the press will beep. Your transfer is now ready!
Geng started!

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This product is RoHS cered
RoHS is oen referred to as the “lead-free
direcve,” but it restricts the use of several
Hazardous Substances
This product is CE cered
CE marking is a cercaon mark that
indicates conformity with health, safety,
and environmental protecon standards for
products sold within the European Economic
Area (EEA).[1] The CE marking is also found
on products sold outside the EEA that are
manufactured in, or designed to be sold
in, the EEA. This makes the CE marking
recognizable worldwide even to people who
are not familiar with the European Economic
Area. It is in that sense similar to the FCC
Declaraon of Conformity used on certain
electronic devices sold in the United States.
Please nd the CE cercate here:
www.calortrans.com/CE
Cercaon

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FAQ
My transfer does not sck to the garment, what should I do?
There are several reasons why your transfer does not sck to the garment.
First, make sure the transfer you have used is suitable for the garment and the
correct sengs for that transfer are used. Some fabrics need a special kind of
vinyl with special sengs. A second and very common reason why the transfer
does not sck is a pressure problem. Seams, knots, zippers, and other garment
features higher than your transfer might be the culprit. All the pressure and heat
from the press will go towards these higher parts of the garment, instead of
the transfer. This issue can be xed by lling up the garment with a Calortrans®
Teon pillow to redistribute the pressure.
The press leaves a print on the garment, what should I do?
Depending on the garment, this might just be temporary. Most of the me the
print will disappear aer washing. For some garments however it might be
permanent. To combat this we recommend using a Calortrans Calortrans® Teon
sheet to protect both the garment and the press. Another soluon is lowering
the temperature and pressure. Make sure your transfer material is suitable for
lower temperatures.
How do I prep my garment?
Prepping the garment is essenal for a good sck. We recommend pre-pressing
the garment for 3 seconds. This will get rid of any wrinkles on the surface and
will vaporize any moisture le in the garment.

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FAQ
Should I re-press aer removing the backing?
Yes, we recommend re-pressing the shirt once more aer the backing of the
backing is removed. Make sure you cover the print with a Calortrans® Teon
Coversheet to protect both the shirt and the press.
Why are my sublimaon transfers vague around the edges?
Apply more pressure! Sublimaon inks vaporize and connect to the closest
polyester surface. If not enough pressure is applied the ink parts will “travel”
giving a vague shading eect.
Something is wrong with my Calortrans heat press and I need help!
In the unlikely event that something is wrong with your press, please contact
your dealer. We work with the best resellers across the world that will help you
with any problems related to your transfer press.
How do I make sure my print is in the center of my garment?
Posioning the transfer in the exact right place on your garment can be
challenging. Therefore we advise using a special ruler such as the Calortrans®
ruler set. Simply place the ruler on the collar of your apparel and align your
design perfectly centered and horizontal!

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