Load the T-shirt (media)
If you notice any creases on the T-shirt, use the heat
press to iron them out before you load them on the
platen.
Load polyester T-shirts on a platen that is not covered
with a grip pad. If you load them on a platen that is
covered with a grip pad, there is a risk that the fabric of
the platen may be stained with ink while printing.
See the next section for how to load T-shirts on a grip
pad covered platen.
See the following for how to load T-shirts on a platen
that is not covered with a grip pad.
L/M/S size hanger platens, and XS size platen
U
“Loading on a Platen without a Grip Pad” on
Sleeve platen
U
“Loading on Sleeve Platens” on
Medium grooved platen
U
Loading on a Grip Pad Covered
Platen
You can check the procedure in a video on YouTube.
A
Press the
P
button to turn on the printer.
B
Check that the platen is ejected forward.
If it is not ejected, press the
}
button to move the
platen forward.
C
On the printer's screen, confirm that the platen
position is as shown below.
When Platen Gap is set to Auto:
The optimum platen position varies depending
on the thickness of the media. Use the following
guideline to change the platen position.
Media thickness
Platen position
0 mm to 4 mm
P
4 mm to 7 mm
1
7 mm to 10 mm
2
10 mm to 13 mm
3
13 mm to 16 mm
4
16 mm to 19 mm
5
19 mm to 22 mm
6
22 mm to 25 mm
7
25 mm to 28.5 mm
8
When Platen Gap is set to Manual:
The optimum platen position varies depending
on the thickness of the media being loaded and
the type of platen being used. See the following
for more details.
U
media thicknesses” on page 142
SC-F3000 Series User's Guide
Basic Printing
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