Johnson Plastics Plus PHOTO SLATE User manual

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Photo Slate
PHOTO SLATE - Sublimation
PS000 | PS001 | PS002 | PS004 | PS005 | PS006 | PS007 | PS008 | PS009 | PS010 | SF64 | PS41 | PS42

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GENERAL SUBLIMATION PROCESS
Recommended Equipment & Accessories
•Sublimation Printer
•Standard Flat Heat Press- Swing-away style press recommended
•REQUIRED: Nomex Felt Pad, Green Sponge Heat Pad, or (2x) White Silicone Pressure pads
•Alcohol and clean cloth
•Heat Tape
•Blowout paper
•Heat gloves or oven mitts
Recommended settings in the charts below are intended for photo slates approx. 5/16” thick.
For photo slates 3/8” thick, increase press times by 1 minute.
Recommended Settings – Small Photo Slate - PS000, PS004, PS005
Pad Type
Time (Minutes)
Temperature
Pressure
(2x) White Silicone Pressure Pads
10.5 – 11.5
370-375°F
Medium
Green Sponge Heat Pad
7.5 – 8.5
385-390°F
Medium
Nomex Felt Pad
6 – 7
385-390°F
Medium
Recommended Settings – Medium Photo Slate - PS001, PS006, PS007, PS009, PS41, SF64
Pad Type
Time (Minutes)
Temperature
Pressure
(2x) White Silicone Pressure Pads
11 – 12
370-375°F
Medium
Green Sponge Heat Pad
8 – 9
385-390°F
Medium
Nomex Felt Pad
7 – 8
385-390°F
Medium
Recommended Settings – Large Photo Slate - PS002, PS42, PS010, PS211.75
Pad Type
Time (Minutes)
Temperature
Pressure
(2x) White Silicone Pressure Pads
12 – 13
370-375°F
Medium
Green Sponge Heat Pad
8.5 – 9.5
385-390°F
Medium
Nomex Felt Pad
8 – 9
385-390°F
Medium

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Recommended Settings – Coasters/Coaster Set - PS008
Pad Type
Time (Minutes)
Temperature
Pressure
(2x) White Silicone Pressure Pads
5 – 6
370-375°F
Medium
Green Sponge Heat Pad
4.5 – 5.5
385-390°F
Medium
Nomex Felt Pad
4 – 5
385-390°F
Medium
General Sublimation Instructions
•Preheat the heat press to 370-375°F or 385-390°F (as recommended for the photo slate item number).
•Set the time to the recommended press time.
•Set pressure to medium.
oThe pressure setting should be set with the photo slate and pad included in the press.
•Print the image onto sublimation paper using a sublimation printer.
oFor edge-to-edge graphics, size the image to be large enough to bleed past the “distressed”
white edges of the photo slate.
The recommended bleed amount should be at least 1/8” or more, past the “distressed”
white edges of the photo slate.
oPrint on sublimation paper large enough for the white paper space around the printed image to
wrap around the edges of the photo slate.
The paper only needs to wrap around two sides of the photo slate blank. The other edges
of the paper can be trimmed shorter, if needed.
•Clean the white surface of the blank photo slate with a clean cloth lightly misted with alcohol.
•Place the photo slate blank (white side) face down onto the printed image. Center the image onto the
white surface of the photo slate blank.
•Wrap the two long ends of the transfer paper around the edges of the photo slate blank. Secure the
edges of the wrapped paper onto the back side of the photo slate blank with heat tape.
•If using White Silicone Pressure Pads:
oPlace a piece of blowout paper onto the bottom of the heat press platen.
oPlace the photo slate with attached transfer sheet face-up onto the blowout paper.
oPlace another piece of blowout paper onto the transfer sheet.
oPlace 2 layers of the white silicone pressure pads on top of the blowout paper.
•If using Green Sponge Heat Pad:
oPlace a piece of blowout paper onto the bottom of the heat press platen.
oPlace the photo slate with attached transfer sheet face-up onto the blowout paper.
oPlace another piece of blowout paper onto the transfer sheet.
oPlace the green sponge heat pad on top of the blowout paper.
•If using the Nomex Felt Pad:
oPlace the Nomex felt pad onto the bottom heat press platen.
oPlace 1-2 pieces of blowout paper onto the Nomex felt pad.
oPlace the photo slate with attached transfer sheet face-down onto the blowout paper.

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oPlace another piece of blowout paper onto the back of the photo slate.
•Close and press for recommended time.
•When finished, open the heat press and carefully remove the photo slate using heat gloves or oven
mitt. Remove the transfer paper and discard. Set the photo slate aside to cool.
oAllow the photo slate to air cool. DO NOT submerge the photo slate into water to speed up the
cooling process.
Tips and Tricks
•For best image placement, utilize the product template found on the product page on JPPlus.com.
•After the heat press has heated to the press temperature, close and press the heat press empty for at
least 3-5 minutes to allow the bottom platen to heat up.
oHeating the bottom platen often helps balance the transfer of heat from the top heat platen to
the product blank, ensuring a more successful transfer of the sublimation image to the product
surface.
Troubleshooting
•The image came out light and/or faded.
oThe time setting may need to be increased.
oThe temperature setting may need to be increased.
oThe pressure setting on the press or wrap may be too light and need to be increased for better
contact between the sublimation transfer paper and the surface of the product.
oThe press or oven may not be heating at the temperature set on the display.
oThe sublimated image may have been printed on the wrong side of the sublimation paper.
•The image colors are dull on the sublimated product.
oThe press/heat time may need to be decreased.
oThe press/heat temperature may need to be decreased.
oThe print settings may need to be adjusted. Also check that the proper paper type and/or color
profile is selected before printing the image.
•The image colors are not correct on the sublimated product.
oThe print settings may need to be adjusted. Also check that the proper paper type and/or color
profile is selected before printing the image.
oConvert the colors used in the image to RGB color mode in the design/layout software before
printing.
oIf spot colors are used in the image (common for logos), convert the spot colors to RGB color
mode in the design/layout software before printing.
•The sublimation paper is brown and sticking to the product.
oThe press/heat time may need to be decreased.
oThe press/heat temperature may need to be decreased.

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oThe pressure setting may need to be decreased.
oUse of a different sublimation paper brand or type may be needed for the particular product.
•The sublimated image appears blurry or fuzzy.
oThe pressure setting may need to be increased.
oThe sublimation transfer paper may need to be secured to the product to prevent the paper from
moving.
oThe sublimatable coating on the product may be defective.
•The sublimation blank sticks to the top of the heat press when it is opened.
oPlace an additional piece of blowout paper or Teflon sheet on top of the sublimation blank and/or
transfer paper before closing the press. This will help protect the surface of the product or
transfer sheet, as well as prevent the vacuum effect that can cause the item to stick to the top
platen when first opening the press.
Templates and Images
•Visit jpplus.com to find the product page for this item. The product template may be found under the
Tech Docs and Downloads area of the page.
To order more of this product, see similar products and much more, please visit jpplus.com.
For additional product support and troubleshooting, please contact JPPlus Advanced Support Team:
•Phone: [phone]
•Email: [e-mail]
•Schedule an appointment: https://jpplusadvancedsupport.setmore.com/