SignWarehouse SE-XH-SB-5IN1-S User manual

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USER MANUAL
SignWarehouse Basics
5in1 Combo

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Table of Contents
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Specicaons
Operaon Instrucons Read Before Use
Basic Operaon
The Shirt Press and Changing Shirt Aachment
Plate Aachment
Mug Aachment
Using the Mug Aachment
Cap Aachment and Changing Lower Platen
Heat Transfer Applicaon Guidelines
Troubleshoong Tips
Warranty

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Specicaons:
Item Code: SE-XH-SB-5IN1-S
Voltage: 110V/60Hz
Power:
Control Panel: Digital Control Panel
Time Range: 0~999sec.
Temp. Range: 0~480°F
Packaging: Cardboard packaging
Gross Weight: 110lbs (50kg)
Operaon Handle
Control Panel
Heang Element Connector
Pressure Knob
Silicone Pad
Lower Aluminum Plate
Heang Element

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Operaon Instrucons
Read Before Use
● Check the voltage before using it. The correct voltage is 110-120V/60Hz
● Turn o the machine when not in use, and remove the power plug from socket.
● Grasp the handle rmly when opening.
● Keep children away from the machine.
● Do not touch the heang platen and platen cover aer pressing while in operaon
● Do not aempt to press products that are not intended for normal heat transfer
● Do not set the temperature any higher than 480° F as it may cause over heat and stop
working.
● The heat press carries a ground line by default, please make sure the socket gets a
ground line protector.
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Basic Operaon
Getting Started
● Connect the power cable, and turn on the power switch.
● The control panel will immediately display the current temperature which should
begin climbing shorty and will connue unl it reaches the programmed temperature.
● The control panel has two controllable opons.
○ P-1 = Program 1 = Temperature
○ P-2 = Program 2 = Timer
Setting Temperature and Timer
● Press "OK" to entrer the TEMPTERATURE seng (P-1)
● Arrow Up or Down to change the desired tempterature.
● Press "OK" again to lock in the new temperature and enter the TIMER seng (P-2).
● The press will beep and the temperature will stop climbing once programmed
temperature is reached.
Setting Temperature and Timer
● With the press open (handle up), turn the pressure knob clockwise to increase
pressure and counter clockwise to decrease pressure.
Fig 1: Close up of the control panel. Fig 2: The P-1 is to set the
temperature.

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The Shirt Press
The basic setup out of the box is a 12″ x 15″ shirt press. This press is a swing away,
which makes placing and removing garments safe and easy. Unlike some presses that
can only swing open to the right, this model can swing to the right or le.
Cauon: to reduce risk of burns, use the black handles to swing the heat platen away
during use.
1) Turn o the press, let aachments cool before switching out.
2) Loosen the wing nuts.
3) Slide the heat platen towards the back of the press.
4) Slide new aachments into the track.
5) Tighten the wing nuts and make sure the platen is secure.
6) Connect the plug into the control panel, and make sure the plug is securely
connected.
7) Thread the screw cap and ghten all the way. This keeps the plug from coming loose
during producon.
*No tools needed for this process*
Changing Shirt Aachment
FIG 2: Remove the shirt aachment’s heat platen by
loosing the wing nuts.
FIG 3: To disconnect the power cable, loosen the
collar on the circular connector, then pull the plug
away from the control panel housing.
Wing Nuts

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Plate Aachments
The Basic 5in1 combo heat press comes with two plate aachments. They’re 4.75” and
6” in diameter. These replace the upper swingaway heat platen and close on the stan-
dard 12” by 15” lower platen. When checking the pressure on this aachment, do a
few tests before comming to producon.
4.75" Plate Aachment Mug Aachment
Cap Aachment with
lower platen
6" Plate Aachment
FIG 4: The Basic with all the aachments is pictured
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Mug Aachment
The mug aachment is like our MP5 mug press, the dierence is that this one is not
a stand-alone unit. The basic setup is ideal for 11 oz mugs, but we oer other ngs
for larger and smaller cups as well. The mug press is great for dye sublimaon and laser
transfers. Remember that the dye sublimaon will only work with polymer-coated cups
and mugs.
The mug aachment operaon is a lile dierent then the others.
Cauon: The mug aachment has a very small platen so it heats up quickly. Make sure
the press is powered o before aempng to aach the mug aachment.
1) Remove the current aachment from the handle, and unplug it from control panel.
2) Plug in the mug aachment into the control panel, as seen below.
3) Check the pressure of the press. The mug aachment can be used with other heat
platens connected to the handle as long as it is plugged in.
4) Move the mug aachment handle backwards to open the sleeve and insert a mug.
Pull the handle forward to securely contain the mug in the sleeve.
5) To acvate the mer for mug aachment use, the handle must be lowered as if you
are using the shirt aachment.
Changing to Mug Aachment
FIG 6: The mug aachment is
ready for use. The lower platen
can be removed or stay on the
main base. The mug aachment
will work both ways.
FIG 7: The mug aachment’s
heat platen connects the same
way as the shirt aachment,
using the circular connector.
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Thumb Screws
FIG 8: The thumb screws are located near the opening of the
mug aachment. Always make sure they are secured.
The mug aachment operaon is a lile dierent then the others.
Cauon: The mug aachment has a very small platen so it heats up quickly. Make sure
the press is powered o before aempng to aach the mug aachment.
1) Check the pressure of the press. The mug aachment can be used with other heat
platens connected to the handle as long as it is plugged in.
2) Move the mug aachment handle backwards to open the sleeve and insert a mug.
Pull the handle forward to securely contain the mug in the sleeve.
3) To acvate the mer for mug aachment use, the handle must be lowered as if you
are using the shirt aachment. Once you have placed your mug in the sleeve,
lower the heat press handle to start the cycle mer. At the end of the cycle,
raise the heat press handle to silence the alarm and push the mug aachment
handle backward to remove the mug.
4) Like the standalone MP5 EnduraPress mug press, you can use various mug ngs
with the mug aachment to decorate mugs of dierent diameters. The default ng
is designed for 11oz mugs. To change to a larger or smaller ng, remove the screws
or thumb screws and disconnect the power cable from the control panel. For more
informaon on mug ngs, please click here or refer to the MP5 User Manual.
TIP: Sublimaon connues as long as the surface temperature remains at or near 400°F.
If the mug is sll hot aer the transfer paper is removed, the ink may sublimate as
heat rises from the mug surface resulng in ‘ghosng’ or hazy blurry transfers.
To stop the sublimaon process aer you remove the transfer paper, dip the mug
in a bucket of cool water. This will ensure a clear, sharp transfer.
Using the Mug Aachment

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Cap Aachment
For best results, make sure you choose a heat transfer lm suitable for the cap’s fabric.
Use the me, temperature and pressure sengs for that parcular HTV.
To use the cap aachment, replace both the heat platen and table. Changing the lower
table from the shirt aachment to the cap aachment requires the use of a (5mm) allen
wrench and a pair of pliers.
Change the lower platen before aaching the cap press.
1) Use the 5mm allen wrench to loosen the table for the shirt aachment.
2) Place to the side and place the cap platen on the base.
3) Use the piers to secure the washer on the boom of the table while adjusng the
hex head bolts with the allen wrench.
4) Make sure the platen is secure.
5) Aach the cap press heat platen using the wing nuts, as seen below (Fig 11).
6) Place the crown of the cap over the curved base. Place your HTV transfer on
the crown, cover with a Teon Sheet, and lower the curved heat platen. Be sure
to adjust the pressure using the pressure knob (Page 3) to produce sucient pressure
for a successful transfer.
Changing the Lower Platen
Wing Nuts
FIG 9: A pair of
piers and an 5mm
allen wrench to
help change out the
platen
FIG 10: Slide the heang
platen into the track and
ghten the wing nuts.
FIG 11: When aaching the lower
platen, make sure the holes line up.
Always check the platen is secured.
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Heat Transfer Applicaon Guidelines
These are general guidelines. For specic me and temperature sengs for specic lms and/or
transfer papers, please refer to the instrucons for that parcular product.
TRANSFERS Device Fabric TEMP. TIME PRESSURE
mugs: sublimaon Mug press/
aachment
polymer-coated 400° F 240 seconds medium
mugs: laser transfer* uncoated 300°F 180 seconds rm
General Guidelines for heat transfers with other heat presses or aachments
Sublimaon Paper Ricoh, Epson Polyester 400°F 25~30sec. 30Psi
Ink Tran. Paper Inkjet Printer Light Color 365°F 15sec. 30Psi
Dark Color 330°F 25sec. 30Psi
Laser Transfer Paper** Laser Printer Light Color 345°F 30sec. 30Psi
Laser Printer Dark Color 260 - 320°F 35 - 120 sec. 25Psi
Transfer Vinyls Cung Ploer /300~320°F 8~10sec. 30Psi
Plassol Transfer / / 335°F 12sec. 50Psi
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Troubleshoong Tips
Q. Why isn’t my heat transfer vinyl scking to the fabric?
A. This can be caused by three things. Insucient pressure, or temperature, or me.
Time: Some heat transfer lms need a few seconds to cool before you remove the liner. Try a warm or
cold peel rst.
Temperature: If that doesn’t work, check to make sure you are using the recommended me and tem-
perature sengs. If you are, your press may not be pung out the correct amount of heat. Use a Geo
Knight IR thermometer to check the actual temperature of the platen.
Pressure: If the temperature is correct, adjust the pressure. Some lms require more pressure to bond
the adhesive to the fabric. There should be some resistance when you close the press. If you have
veried all of these and the lm doesn’t sck, contact SIGNWarehouse customer service or Technical
Support for further assistance.
Q. Why does my sublimated transfer look washed out?
A. This is usually caused by insucient temperature. Sublimaon works best at or near 400°F. If your
transfer is faded, check the output of the heat platen with a contact thermometer and make sure the
output matches the displayed temperature. If not, adjust as directed above. Then repress at 390 -
400°F.
Q. Why are my transfers are scking to the heang element of the upper platen?
A. If T-shirt vinyl is scking to the heang element, you have it upside down. Remove any adhesive
residue, ip it over and try again. If an inkjet or laser transfer is scking to the heang element, it’s
because the heat is aecng the ink. Cover it with a Teon sheet or sheet of silicone Kra paper to
prevent this. Using a Teon sheet or Kra paper is recommended for almost all heat transfer applica-
ons.
Q. Why is it so hard to peel the liner when I’m done pressing the paper?
A. A hot or warm peel lm may become hard to peel if allowed to cool. Always peel the lm or transfer
paper in accordance with the product’s recommendaons.
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We warrant that the BASICS heat press is free from defects in material or
workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase. Warranty applicable to original
buyer only. Warranty is void in the event the product has been subject to abuse,
misuse, negligence or accident.
BASICS heat press must be returned in original carton with original packing. Please
call 800-699-5517 for an RMA authorizaon and number or your return will be
refused without it. RMAs are good for 10 days.
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WARRANTY