HPN Signature Series User manual

The Best Transfer Materials Brands
For Your HPN Signature Series
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Siser Easyweed Heat Transfer Vinyl is
an easy to use material that is ready
to cut and allows you to weed out
your designs with ease.
Paropy Heat Transfer Paper is widely
known as the premier brand in quality
heat transfer paper.
Neenah Paper has been an industry
leader in the creation, development,
and improvement of heat transfer
products since their rst patent was
granted in 1980.
ThermoFlex by Specialty Materials is
a durable polyurethane based heat
transfer vinyl that is ready for all of
your creative needs.
With Forever, you can produce self
weeding designs without the need for
a special toner. This makes your job
easier by eliminating a tedious task.
Sawgrass is the go to brand for your
sublimation printer and ink needs. They
have been leading the industry for
many years with their products.
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Getting Started
Included in the box
Safety First
Clamshell model
Swing Away
Label Press Model
Gauge Operating Guide
Fully Automatic Mug Press
Standard Mug Press
Before You Start
Paper Pressure Test
Material Application
Heat Pressing Tips
Material Guidelines
Troubleshooting
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Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing an HPN Signature Series! Before you
get started, it is important you understand the following.
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.

Included In The Box
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A. Heat Press
B. Secondary Handle
(Swing Models Only)
C. Lower Platen Cover
A.
B.
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Safety First
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

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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.

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clamshell model
SIDE View
Top View
Slide out Drawer Handle
(Select Models) Primary Handle Auto Open Magnet
(Select Models Only)
Pressure Knob
Red Rocker
Power Switch
&
Circuit Breaker
Top Platen Silicone
Pad
Lower Platen
Emergency Release
(Auto Open Only)

Clamshell Model
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Computer Gauge
Internals
Tactile Buttons
Press Counter
Set Value
Present Value
Computer Gauge
Red Rocker
Power Switch
Circuit Breakers
Solid State Relay
Timer Actuator
Emergency Release
(Auto Open Only)

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Swing away model
Swing Handle Attachment Location
Or
15x15 Swing Away16x20 Swing Away
Pressure Knob
HPN-SIG-1515-S

Label Press Model
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Gauge 1 Usage Model
Turn on the power switch and
the display should turn ON. The
digital display shows as above.
Press “OK”. Use “▲” or “▼” to switch
between “C°” or “F°” for your desired
reading.
Press “OK” to set the temperature as
labeled “SV”. Use the arrow keys to
select desired temperature.
Press “OK” button to set time. This
will be labeled “SV” on the right. Use
arrow keys to set desired time.
Press “OK” to enter real time mode.
Note that “PV” is short for present
value. “SV” is the desired value.
The “COUNTER” on the bottom right
shows the number of transfer cycles. It
can range from 0 to 999. Press “Reset”
for 5 seconds to make counter go to 0.
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Gauge 2 Usage ModeL
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Turn on the power switch. It will
say OFF. Press OK to turn on the
machine. This is a safety feature.
Press “OK”. Use “▲” or “▼” to switch
between “C°” or “F°” for your desired
temperature scale.
Press “OK” to set the temperature. A
red dot will appear next to “TEMP”.
Use the arrow keys to select desired
temperature.
Press “OK” to set the timer. A red dot
will appear next to “TIME”. Use the
arrow keys to select desired value.
Press “OK” to enter real time
mode. Note that the display
might say “LO”. This is because
the heat press is still heating up.
A red dot will appear next to
“CD-L” when the press is closed.
This indicates that the timer has
started and is now counting down.
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Fully AUTOMATIC MUG PRESS
Auto mat ic
Tactile
Buttons Press
Counter
Timer
Temperature
Emergency
Release Button Heating Element
Automatic MUG PRESS Operating Guide
1. Press “OK” to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius
2. To set temperature, press “OK” once and the upper numbers
will blink which indicates you can now change the values to
your choice
3. To set the time, press “OK” until the numbers to the right of time
start blinking.
4. Once you’re all done, press “OK” one last time and your
machine will start heating in this general mode. When it reaches
your desired temperature, you will be ready to insert a mug into
the heating element. The heating element will automatically
wrap around the mug.
5. When the timer reaches 0, the mug press will automatically
release.
TO RELEASE THE GRIP OF THE MACHINE, PRESS THE RED
"EMERGENCY RELEASE BUTTON"

Standard Mug Press
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Standard
Standard Mug Press Heating elements
1. Mini Mug
2. Shot Glass
3. Water Bottle & 6oz. Mug
4. 11 & 15 oz. Mug
5. 12 oz. Latte Mug
6. 17 oz. Latte Mug
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For use with Standard Mug Press Only (HPN-SIG-MUG)
Present Value
Set Value
Press CounterTactile Buttons
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Before you Start
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 us
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.

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Material Application
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.
Inkjet/Laser Opaque/Dark
Transfer Paper, Heat Transfer
Vinyl, Plastisol, Rhinestones
Black & Dark Colors
Cotton
&
Polyester
Inkjet/Laser Light Transfer
Paper, ChromaBlast, Heat
Transfer Vinyl, Plastisol,
Rhinestones
White & Light Colors
Cotton
&
Polyester
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

Heat Pressing Tips
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off of the platen when pressing but if you are unable to 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
All these tools are available at HeatPressNation.com

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Material Guidelines
• Heat Transfer Vinyl
• Heat Transfer Paper
• Sublimation
• Rhinestone
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
These settings are based off of various internal tests. Time and
temperature can vary depending on the model of heat press.