VASTEX VRS-LITE User manual

Doc # 01-13-004A
VRS-LITE
Vastex Registration System
Vastex International, Inc.
7 Emery St
Bethlehem, PA 18015 USA
Phone# [phone] Fax# [phone]
Web Site www.vastex.com
E-Mail [email protected]
 Pallet Spacer Installation Pg 2
 Using the Grid for Aligning Artwork Pg 2
 Exposing Screens Pg 3
 Positioning Screens Into Printheads Pg 3-4
 Using “The Tape Trick” Pg 4
VRS LITE INCLUDES:
(1) Anchor Pin and Tab set
The registration pins are provided to
fasten the clear carrier sheets to the
pin board. The registration pins are
anchor points for the setup sheets,
allowing for precise placement of art
work onto your screens.
(12) Art Carrier Sheets
The art carrier sheets, individual-
ly, are a base for attaching each
positive in precise position while
using the printed grid on the pin
board. Each pack of art carrier
sheets will contain 12 clear sheets
with punched holes on both sides.
(1) Fixture Pallet Jig / Pin
Board Combination
Accurately positions the artwork
on the screens and the screens
into the printheads. Includes
provisions for 14”-17” wide
pallets.

Using the Grid for Aligning Artwork
1
(Graphics are for reference only and do not reflect actual Fixture Pallet Jig / Pin Board Com-
Fig 1 1) Place one carrier sheet onto the registration pins.
2) Choose the positive covering the largest area and
position over the carrier sheet.
3) Using the grid underlay for alignment.
4) Tape the positive to the carrier sheet with transpar-
ent tape. Tape must be outside of image area.
For Multicolor Printing
5) Leave the first carrier sheet and positive attached
to the registration pins.
6) Use a new carrier sheet, repeat steps 1-4 for the
second positive.
7) Remove the second carrier sheet and positive and
repeat steps 1-4 for each remaining positive. Leav-
ing the first carrier sheet and positive attached for
aligning all remaining positives.
8) Refer to step 2 for securing carrier sheet / positive
to screens. (Fig 2)
Tape
Positive
Carrier Sheet
Registration
Pins
Pallet Spacer Installation
14” Side Stop, 2- 5/16” (5.9cm) wide
15” Side stop, 1-13/16” (4.6cm) wide
16” Side Stop, 1- 5/16” (3.3cm) wide
17” Side Stop, 0-13/16” (2.1cm) wide
(3x) 1/16” spacers for fine width adjustment
1a) Vastex Pallets will require (1) 1/16” spacer to be used with appropriate Side Stop.
Pallet jig will accommodate a max of 1/4” wider pallet than selected spacer.
(0) 1/16” spacer for 14-1/4”, 15-1/4”, 16-1/4”, and 17-1/4” actual width pallets.
(1) 1/16” spacer for 14-1/8”, 15-1/8”, 16-1/8”, and 17-1/8” actual width pallets (VASTEX PALLETS)
(2) 1/16” spacers for 14”, 15”, 16”, and 17” actual width pallets.
(3) 1/16” spacers for 13-7/8”, 14-7/8”, 15-7/8”, and 16-7/8” actual width pallets.
1) Install Pallet Side Stop and Spacer. Choose
appropriate version for desired pallet width.
1/16” thick spacers supplied for fine width
adjustments. Check pallet center via center
cutouts
-Install Side stop and Spacer with (2) 10-32 Bolts
and Serrated nuts. Tighten well with 3/8” wrench.
Serrated
Nut
10-32
Bolt
Side
Stop
Pallet
Spacer
Pg2

Using the Grid for Aligning Artwork
2a 2b
1) Install a glue dot, double sided tape or
single sided tape under the positive
with 1/2” sticking out.
2) Take a coated and dried screen and
carefully position it against all three
stops without contacting the tape and
positive.
3) While holding the screen against all
three stops, carefully slide the screen
down onto the positive.
4) Press the screen firmly over each tape
to secure.
5) Release the carrier sheet from the pins
and carefully lift screen, positive, and
carrier sheet. Do not allow the carrier
sheet to pull away from the screen.
6) Repeat steps 1-5 for each screen.
Center the Screen Over Artwork Grid
Place a screen against both bottom stops and
center the screen left to right over the art work
grid. To adjust the side stop, use a 9/16” wrench,
loosen the mounting bolt slightly and slide in or
out, retighten.
Expose the Screen
3
1) Take each screen with positive and
carrier sheet to your exposing unit and ex-
pose for the proper amount of time. Care
should be taken to ensure the carrier sheet
is firmly attached to the screen.
Fig 3
Positioning Screens Into Printheads
(Graphics are for reference only and do not reflect actual Fixture Pallet Jig / Pin Board Combination)
1) Level heads, set off contact to 1/8” and
center all micro adjustments.
2) Position the Fixture onto a pallet. Pull back
firmly and tighten both side clamps.
3) Adjust your shirt pallet in or out to ensure
proper screen depth into the screen clamp.
The screen must be able to contact both
back screen stops without contacting the
back of your screen clamp, see below.
Fig 4
Fig 2
4a
Fixture
Screen
Stops
Screen
Fixture
Must Have Gap
Glue Dot or
Double Sided Tape
Pallet
Clamps
Pg3

1) Apply a liberal amount of adhesive to the platen
and place a print rag (large enough to cover the
entire platen) on the platen.
2) Print the “alignment” color (this should be a col-
or that contrasts with the rag color and touches
or is part of all the other colors in the design)
along with its registration marks. There is no
need to flash (flashing may shrink the design).
3) Apply clear 2-3 inch packing tape over the en-
tire design and registration marks (make sure
to overlap the edges and smooth down the
tape).
4) Move the next color into position and bring the
print head down into the locks.
5) If critical registration is needed, print directly
onto the tape and move the micro registration
as needed.
6) If further alignment is needed, wipe the ink from
the tape and proceed to make new micro ad-
justments as needed (print, adjust, wipe and
repeat). When all the screens and the respec-
tive colors are in their final positions and locked
remove the tape from the rag and discard it.
Using “The Tape Trick”
A complete video demonstration can be
seen in the video section of our website. Just
go to WWW.VASTEX.COM to see The Tape
Trick and a complete VRS demo.
4c
4d
Positioning Screens Into Printheads
4) Gently push the screen against all three
screen stops and firmly tighten the screen
clamps.
5) Lift the screen and rotate to the second
printing position.
6) Repeat steps 4-6 for each color.
7) When all screens are installed, remove the
fixture from pallet and begin printhead set-
up.
8) Slight Micro Adjustment should be all that
is needed to complete registration.
Fig 4
Micro
Register
Pg4