HPN MPRESS User manual

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Contents
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Getting Started
Included in the box
Safety First
Clamshell Model
Swing Away Model
Gauge Operating Guide
Before You Start
Paper Pressure Test
Material Application
Heat Pressing Tips
Material Guidelines
Troubleshooting
Warranty
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Getting Started
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Welcome to the world of heat pressing! This is an exciting
time to get started as there are many different types of
unique transfers available. Transfers include media such
as heat transfer paper, heat transfer vinyl, sublimation,
plastisol, rhinestones, and many more. This instruction
manual will help you become a professional with your
new heat press.
Thank you for purchasing an MPress Heat Press! Before you
get started, it is important you understand the following.
MPRESS 15”x15” Clamshell

Included in the box
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A. Heat Press
B. Instructional DVD
(Select Models Only)
Call [phone] if any parts are missing
Before proceeding, make sure you have the following
B.
A.

Safety First
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Removing the machine out of the box
• These units can weigh up to a 140 lbs. Please use caution when
lifting these machines out of the box. Ask for assistance and lift
using your legs to stand up and keeping your back completely
straight when doing so. Do not arch or hyperextend your back
as it can lead to serious injuries.
Inspect the machine for any damages or missing
parts
• Inspect the entire machine for any damages that could
potentially be a hazard. Make sure the arm structure does not
have any cracks and the joints are properly secured. Check
the power cord to make sure it hasn’t been dropped on and
the internal wires aren’t exposed. If you see any concerning
issues, please contact us right away.
CAUTION
TURN OFF AND UNPLUG MACHINE WHEN NOT IN USE

Safety First
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Operating on a stable location
• Be sure the machine is placed on a sturdy, even surface. If
you are using a cart or stand, make sure the legs are properly
secured with no damage. Plastic tables aren’t recommended
as the machine can dent through the surface over time.
Remove all liquids out of the area
• Do not operate the machine with any liquids or chemicals
nearby that could potentially spill onto the machine. This
would create a high risk of electrical shock or re.
Plugging the machine into a direct electrical
outlet
• It is highly recommended to keep the machine plugged into
its own isolated circuit, as it could potentially overload the
breaker. If you do plan on using an extension cord, make sure
it is rated for at least 20 amps which, is a 10 gauge cord or
thicker. If you plan on using a surge protector or power strip,
make sure the specications will support your machine. Using
an insufcient power strip or surge protector can stall your heat
press from reaching its desired temperature.

Clamshell Model
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KNOB
Pressure Adjustment Knob
Handle
SIDE View
Red Rocker
Power Switch
Circuit
Breaker
Top Platen
Silicone
Pad
Lower Platen
Front View

Clamshell Model
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Internals
Computer Gauge
Pressure Rod
Circuit
Breaker
Solid State Relay
Timer Actuator
Computer Gauge
Tactile Buttons
Set Value
Present Value

Swing Away Model
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MPRESS912
TOP View Pressure Adjustment Knob
Gauge
Pressure
Handle
Red Rocker
Power Switch
Counter
Silicone
Pad
Lower Platen
Top Platen
SIDE VieW

GaugE Operating Guide
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Turn on the red rocker switch and the heat
press gauge display should illuminate
ON to the Main Screen as shown in the
illustration above.
Press “SET” to switch to “SH”. Here you can
set the desired temperature. Use the “▲”
and “▼” buttons to increase or decrease
this value
Press “SET” to switch to “ST”. Here you can
set the timer. Use the “▲” and “▼” buttons
to increase or decrease the seconds.
Press set to return to the Main Screen.
To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
hold “▲” and “▼” together from the Main
Screen. Increase “LY” to 88.
Press “SET” 3 times to go to “CF” screen.
Use “▲” and “▼” to alternate between
your desired temperature scale. Press
“SET” 3 times to return to Main Screen.
From the Main Screen you can start
heat pressing! If you desire to switch
temperature scales again repeat steps 4
& 5.
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HEATAT
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HEATAT
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HEATAT
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Before You Start
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TIME, Temperature, and pressure
Time, temperature and pressure are the three settings that you
will work with in every heat press application. The recommended
settings of time, temperature and pressure will typically come
from the instructions of the heat transfer material that you are
working with. However, due to the variety of products that each
user works with (heat presses, t-shirt fabric, substrate and transfer
material, etc,), we do recommend testing and adjusting these
settings to reach an ideal transfer quality for your combination
of products.
Testing pressure before application
Test the pressure before heat pressing anything. If you are pressing
a garment, we would highly recommend performing a simple
paper pressure test.
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Paper Pressure test
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Performing the paper
pressure test
1. Take a plain piece of 8.5” x 11”
copy paper and insert only 2”
of the paper in the front of the
machine.
2. Lock your machine down
completely and try tugging on
the paper on both ends.
3. If the paper slips out, open your
machine and start turning the
pressure knob clockwise to add
more pressure. The rule should
always follow as, “righty tighty,
lefty loosey.”
4. If the paper does not slip out
then the pressure is proper.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 on the
front, left, and right side of the
heat press.
6. This is what is considered 50-60
psi or medium to heavy pressure.
7. From here, you may gauge
pressure and adjust accordingly
to reach light to heavy pressure.

Material Application
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Choose The Right Materials
There are a variety of heat transfer materials and it is important
to know which materials work best on certain fabrics. The list
below will help you decide which materials are best for your
heat transfer application.
Remove moisture and wrinkles
Before applying the transfer onto your garment, lower down the
heating element for about 5 seconds so it can settle on top of
your fabric to remove all the moisture and wrinkles.
Be wary of seams
Seams can cause pressure imbalance which leads to transfers
not sticking properly and falling off after a wash. Try to hang the
seams off of the platen when pressing but if you are unable to
Inkjet/Laser Light Transfer Paper, ChromaBlast,
Heat Transfer Vinyl, Plastisol, Rhinestones
Cotton
&
Polyester
White & Light Colors
Inkjet/Laser Opaque/Dark Transfer Paper, Heat
Transfer Vinyl, Plastisol, Rhinestones
Black & Dark Colors
Cotton
&
Polyester

Heat Pressing Tips
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do so, there are great products we sell such as the Tee Pad It or
Sof-Fusion Pressing Pillows that act as a pressure isolator. You will
use these cushion pad like products to raise the part you are
trying to press so that all the seams, buttons, collars, and zippers
will not be pressed.
Alignment is key for a professional job
The “Tee Square It” is an alignment tool that is great in helping
you align your designs to the proper area of the T-shirt while
also keeping it completely straight. Other alignment tools are
available on our website to help you have a professional result.
PROTECT YOUR HEAT PRESS AND TRANSFERS
To prevent staining of your top heat platen or residual ink transfer
to your t-shirt or transfer material, we recommend the use of a
Pro Grade Non-Stick Sheet or the Pro Grade Non Stick Upper
Platen Protector.
PROTECT YOUR LOWER PLATEN AND Increase
PRODUCTION
To prevent staining of your lower platen and increase the life of
your silicone pad, we recommend the use of the Quick Slip Non-
Stick Lower Platen Protector. In addition, the slick surface makes
t-shirts slide on and off the machine much faster.
Tee Square Logo Grid It!Tee Pad It! Pro Grade
Non-Stick Sheet

Material GUIDELINES
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Heat Transfer Vinyl
Transfer Material Temperature Time Pressure Trim Peel
Siser Easyweed 305F/150C 10-15s Medium-Firm No Hot or Cold
Siser Easyweed Extra 320F/160C 10s Light-Medium No Hot or Cold
Siser Easyweed Stretch 305F/150C 10-15s Medium-Firm No Hot or Cold
Siser Easyweed Electric 305F/150C 15s Medium No Hot or Cold
Siser Glitter 320F/160C 10-15s Firm No Warm
Siser CADFlex 305F/150C 10-15s Medium No Cold
Siser VideoFlex Glitter 305F/150C 10-15s Medium No Cold
Siser Metallic 305F/150C 10-15s Medium No Cold
Siser StripFlock 320F/160C 10-15s Medium No Cold
Siser ReectAll 305F/15v0C 10-15s Medium No Cold
Siser Holographic 320F/160C 10-15s Firm No Cold
Siser Easyweed Glow 305F/150C 2-3s Medium No Hot or Cold
Siser Brick 311F/155C 5-15s Medium-Firm No Cold
Siser ColorPrint Soft 311F/155C 10-15s Medium No Warm
Siser ColorPrint Sublithin 265F/130C 15s Medium No Warm
Siser ColorPrint PU 295F/146C 15-20s Medium No Hot
Siser ColorPrint Glitter 320F/160C 15s Medium No Hot
Siser ColorPrint Extra 320F/160C 10-15s Light No Hot
• Heat Transfer Vinyl
• Heat Transfer Paper
• Sublimation
• Rhinestone
These settings are based off of various internal tests. Time and temperature can vary
depending on the model of heat press.

Material GUIDELINES
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Standard heat transfer paper
Transfer Paper Shirt Material Colors Temperature Time Pressure Mirror Trim Peel
Paropy Ink Jet
Light Professional
100% Cotton, 100% Polyester,
Cotton & Poly Blends
White &
Light Colors 350F/175C 20s Heavy Yes Moderate Hot
Paropy Ink Jet
Dark Professional
100% Cotton, 100% Polyester,
Cotton & Poly Blends
Black &
Dark Colors 375F/190C 25s Medium No Full Cold
Paropy Laser Light 100% Cotton, 100% Polyester,
Cotton & Poly Blends
White &
Light Colors
385F-400F/
190C-250C 25-30s Maximum Yes Moderate Hot
Paropy Laser Dark
Opaque
100% Cotton, 100% Polyester,
Cotton & Poly Blends
Black &
Dark Colors 350F/175C 30s Medium No Full Cold
Neenah Jet-Pro SS 100% Cotton, 100% Polyester,
Cotton & Poly Blends
White &
Light Colors 375F/190C 30s Heavy Yes Moderate Hot
Neenah Jet-Pro
Active Wear
Synthetic and Performance
Fabric
White &
Light Colors 375F/190C 20s Medium Yes Moderate Hot
Neenah Jet-
Opaque Dark
100% Cotton, 100% Polyester,
Cotton & Poly Blends, Leather
Black &
Dark Colors 350F/175C 30s Heavy No Full Cold
Neenah 3G Jet-
Opaque Dark
100% Cotton, 100% Polyester,
Cotton & Poly Blends, Leather
Black &
Dark Colors 350F/175C 30s Medium No Full Cold
Neenah Techni-
Print EZP
100% Cotton, 100% Polyester,
Cotton & Poly Blends, Leather
White &
Light Colors 375F/190C 25s Heavy Yes Moderate Hot
Neenah Laser-
One Opaque
100% Cotton, 100% Polyester,
Cotton & Poly Blends, Leather,
Nylon, Wood Veneer, Magnets
Black &
Dark Colors 350F/175C 30s Medium No Full Cold
Self Weeding heat transfer paper
Transfer Paper Shirt Material Colors Step 1 Temperature
& Time
Step 2 Temperature
& Time Pressure Mirror
Neenah Image Clip
Laser Light
100% Cotton, 100% Polyester,
Cotton & Poly Blends
White &
Light Colors
210F/99C
@ 20 sec. Peel Hot
375F/190C
30 sec. Peel Hot Heavy Yes
Neenah Image Clip
Laser Dark
100% Cotton, 100% Polyester,
Cotton & Poly Blends, Leather
Black &
Dark Colors
250F/121C
@ 25 sec. Peel Hot
375F/190C
25 sec. Peel Cold Heavy Yes
Forever Laser Light
Weedless
100% Cotton, 100% Polyester,
Cotton & Poly Blends
White &
Light Colors N/A 356F/180C 30 sec. Peel Warm Medium Yes
Forever Laser-Dark
(No-Cut) LowTemp
100% Cotton, 100% Polyester,
Cotton & Poly Blends
Black &
Dark Colors
320F/160C
@ 90-120 sec. Peel
Hot
300F-320F/150C-
160C.
Peel Cold
Medium Yes

Material Guidelines
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Common Sublimation Blanks
Substrate Temperature Time Pressure
100% Polyester 375F-385F 45-60 sec. Light
Ceramic Mugs 360F-385F 180-240 sec. Heavy
Ceramic Tiles 400F 4-5 min. Medium
Hardboard Tiles 400F 35-40 sec. Medium
Fabric Coasters 400F 30 sec. Medium
Hardboard Coasters 400F 30-45 sec. Medium
Award Plaques 400F 30-45 sec. Medium
Chromaluxe Panels 400F 90-120 sec. Medium
Mouse Pads 400F 30 sec. Medium
Phone Case Metal Inserts 400F 45-60 sec. Medium
Ceramic Plates 360F 120 sec. Medium
Metal Tags/Badge 400F 30-45 sec. Medium
Magnets 400F 30-45 sec. Medium
Ceramic Ornament 400F 120 sec. Medium
Unisub Ornaments 400F 30-45 sec. Medium
Metal Water Bottles 360F 60-90 sec. Light/Medium
These settings are based off of various internal tests. Time and temperature can vary
depending on the model of heat press.
Orca Coating Mugs

Material Guidelines
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Rhinestone
Transfer Material Temperature Time Pressure
Bella Machine Cut 6SS 320F/160C 15s Medium
Bella Machine Cut 10SS 320F/160C 15s Medium
Bella Machine Cut 16SS 320F/160C 15s Medium
Bella Machine Cut 20SS 320F/160C 15s Medium
Bella Machine Cut 30SS 320F/160C 15s Medium
Bella Machine Cut 34SS 320F/160C 15s Medium
Silhouette Assorted Rhinestones 10ss 325F/163C 10-15s Firm
Silhouette Assorted Rhinestones 16ss 325F/163C 10-15s Firm
These settings are based off of various internal tests. Time and temperature can vary
depending on the model of heat press.

Troubleshooting
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Transfer Material Solution Tools Required Time
Machine does not turn on or
shuts off during use.
If your machine doesn’t turn on, this
could either be a loose connection
from shipping or your power switch
and/or circuit breaker may have
tripped during use.
• Check the wires that go into the red rocker switch
and the circuit breaker fuse. Make sure they are
tightly connected.
• If there is no light on the red rocker switch, you will
need to replace the switch.
• If there is light on the red rocker switch, you will need
to replace the circuit breaker fuse.
Phillips Screw Driver
• To open the back
panel.
Needle Nose Pliers
• To pull the wire
connectors off of
the component
with ease.
Sometimes they
are difcult to
pull out with your
ngers.
5-10
Minutes
Machine does not heat up
If your machine doesn’t heat up, the
two most common factors would either
be the heating element or the solid
state relay. You can identify which
part it is by doing a simple solid state
relay test.
• Locate the solid state relay which has screws
labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4. Disconnect and cross the
wire from port #1 into port #2. Now you will have
both wires connected into port #2 and no wire in
port #1.
• Once tightly connected, turn on your machine and
see if it heats up. If your machine heats up while
the wires are crossed, then your heating element is
working and the cause of the issue is likely the solid
state relay. If it doesn’t heat up, then your solid
state relay is ne and your heating element will need
to be replaced.
• Once the solid state relay test is complete, do not
operate the machine in this manner and return the
moved wire back to its original position.
Phillips Screw Driver
• To open the back
panel.
• To unscrew and
screw the solid
state relay port.
15 Minutes
Timer does not start
This machine has a timer actuator
switch that engages and disengages
every time you close and open your
machine. Over time, the metal arm on
the switch may be bent to a position
that does not allow for solid contact
and engagement of the timer. If this
is the case, you will need to bend it
manually back to the original position.
• Locate the timer actuator switch that is located
in the center of the machine behind the pressure
rod. This piece is a small plastic component with an
aluminum metal arm. You can identify this piece by
the black/red color.
• Lower down and see if the arm structure to your
machine is clicking into the switch. If it is not, when
you will need to be the metal arm upwards so that
your machine will click into it.
Phillips Screw Driver
• To open the back
panel.
5-10
Minutes
Continually heats and does not
stop
This could be an indication that
your solid state relay is not shutting
off when it has reached the desired
temperature.
• Check the wires that go into your solid state relay.
Make sure wires on port #1 and port #2 are on their
own designated spot. If your wires are crossed from
the solid state relay test, you will need to place the
wires back to the original spot or else it will continue
to heat and not stop
• Check the red light on the solid state relay when it
reaches your desired temperature. The light should
turn off or blink when it reaches the temperature if
it is working correctly. If it doesn’t turn off, then you
will need to replace the solid state relay.
Phillips Screw Driver
• To open the back
panel.
• To unscrew and
screw the solid
state relay port
5 Minutes
Auto Open model does not
lock down in place
The auto open models are equipped
with electro magnets that lock your
machine into place when you close
down the lid. But sometimes, the
pressure level can affect the magnet
from working correctly.
• Make sure the pressure is set so that it is rm to
close.
• If it still doesn’t lock in, then you will need to replace
the computer gauge.
N/A 1-3 Min