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3. How to Operate the Beta
Maxi A2 Press
3.1
Starting with the Beta Maxi A2 Press
3.1.1. Plug into your supply
outlet and switch supply on.
NB
Please ensure the mains plug is easily accessible to the
operator so that in the event of a fault the machine can be
unplugged.
3.1.2
Turn on the Beta Maxi A2 Press;
the on/off switch is on the
left side of the swing head. Ensure that the operating handle is
in the up position. Set the machine controls as necessary. See
instructions for adjusting the pressure, Section
2.4
, and the
operation of the time temperature unit,
page 15
. When the set
temperature is steady in the display the machine is ready to use.
3.2
Working with Heat Transfer Materials
3.2.1
Ascertain from the supplier
of the transfer paper and/or the
suppliers of the material, that the material to be used is suitable
and has been prepared for transfer printing.
NOTE:
Settings and conditions for the application of “Cotton Type”
and “Plastic Type” motif transfers are usually different from
the above and details of setting and method of operation must
be obtained from the transfer supplier.
3.2.2
Obtain from the supplier
of the transfer paper or the material
to be used, the recommended temperature, time and pressure
settings for the material to be worked on.
Approximate settings are usually within the following:
180
o
C - 200
o
C
(356
o
F - 392
o
F)
Heat Setting
10
- 30 seconds
Time Dwell Setting
3.2.3
Wait until the set temperature
has been reached, signalled by
the temperature on the controller display reaching the required
figure.
3.2.4
Swing the head to the right
using the handle on the left of the
head. Spread the material to be printed on the worktable,
removing all wrinkles. Place the printing paper in the desired
location and carefully swing the head back to the pressing
position.
