Calortrans CT-M55 User manual

Calortrans CT-M55
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 Changing the element
15 Cercaon

Congratulaons on your brand new
Calortrans M55 Mug 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 / 240 V / 50 Hz
Packing size:
375 x 375 x 220 mm
Weight:
10 kg
The box contains:
1. Calortrans M55 Transferpress
2. 80 mm mug element
3. Power cord
1 2
3
80 mm element already
installed on the press

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Safety
General danger Danger from
hot surfaces
Warning hot surface!
The element 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. mugs, boles) 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!

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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 sublimaon or laser transfers.
• 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.
• Allow the element to cool down before switching.
• Keep these safety instrucons in a safe place.
Safety

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

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Machine in detail
1. Pressure wheel
The pressure wheel can be used to increase or decrease the pressure on your product. 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 element is the part of the heat press that becomes hot. The element can easily be
switched for other (oponal) size elements.
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
2
1
3
45
1
3
Temperature
Status
Timer
2
4
6
Menu
Value
Start
5
6

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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. Status
This icon shows that the transfer press is heang up. The desired temperature is reached
once the icon has disappeared.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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 and hold (10 sec) 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.
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 A+++ Mugs are to be sublimated at 180 ºC (356ºF) for 180 seconds.
Please consult your transfer dealer for the recommended sengs.

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Step 3. The transfer
1. Place the product inside the transfer press.
2. If necessary adjust the pressure using the pressure wheel. Turn right to
increase pressure, turn le to decrease pressure. Make sure the product is
locked in ght.
3. Fixate the transfer (e.g. sublimaon paper) on top of the product using
heat resistant tape.
4. Press the handle down to close the press.
6. Once the me has passed the press will beep.
Your transfer is now ready!
Geng started!

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The Calortrans M55 comes with a 80 mm element. Other sizes are available and
can easily be switched by following these steps.
Changing the element
Switch o the machine Remove the powercord
Unscrew the element cord Slide the element out
Aach the element
Now follow steps 1 to 4 in
reverse order to aach the
other element.
1
3
5
2
4

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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
www.calortrans.com

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