Aamstamp AAMStamp Sprite, Instruction Manual

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GETTING STARTED
1. Read this Owners Guide from cover to cover.
2. Unpack and inspect all equipment, accessories and supplies
3. Place the Sprite on a table capable of supporting 16 Kg (60 pounds).
4. If you ordered a type style, please be aware that certain styles may take extra time to arrive. Use
extra caution when opening type, as the type is fragile and the characters can easily fall out of the
package. When first opening the package use special care to keep the type in order and place into
a type box in the appropriate locations to keep letters separate. It can take an extensive amount
of time to resort type if it should get mixed up. Also be aware that the amount of type you will
receive per character will vary depending on the frequency of it’s use in language (For example
you will receive more e’s then z’s).
5. Ensure the temperature controller knob is turned to the OFF position
6. Plug The Sprite into a standard (in EU)CEE 7/7 230V~50Hz(in US, NEMA 5-15 120V~60Hz)
electrical outlet).
7. Setup Type / Die Holder: Type is set right-side up and backwards. Use character spacers
between letters and block or line spacers to fill up blank lines. Always make sure
the type and dies are sitting flush to the bottom of the typeholder. This ensures a level
printing surface. You can use tweezers to make it easier to handle the type when hot.
8. Load Foil.(See pg. 6)
9. Insert the typeholder directly into the typehead unless you are using a single line or two
line holder. If you are using one of these holders you will need to use an appropriate adaptor
sleeve. To do this, you first insert the adaptor sleeve into the typehead and lock it in place using
the retaining lever on the adaptor sleeve. Then you can insert the appropriate typeholder into the
adaptor sleeve.
10. Turn temperature controller to setting number 3 (233ºF/112º C). This should be a good starting
point after which you should gradually increase the temperature to find the ideal setting for your
application.. Most products print in the range between 220°F and 280°F.(104º-137ºC)
11. Allow The Sprite to warm up for a period of 5-10 minutes.
12. Choose the appropriate alignment tools for your job (Gauge Bar Guide, Ribbon Plate, Napkin
Guide, Business Card Guide, Match Guide, or Pencil Guide, etc.) and set up the alignment tools
on the table plate of the machine.
13. Choose the proper cushion board. A cushion board of some kind is necessary so that damage to
the type will not occure.
14. Begin printing by pulling down the machine handle. Control quality of print by varying pressure
and dwell (duration of print). A typical dwell is 1-2 seconds.
Additional Helpful Items
Ruler : To measure product and for aligning fixtures.
Tape : To secure foil onto take up spool.
Scissors : To Cut excess Foil.