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3.
“CAL” Fault
If “CAL” appears
in the controller display the controller will need
to be recalibrated. Switch off the machine and contact your
supplier for an instruction sheet.
CAUTION
In all fault conditions , switch off the power to the machine and unplug the
machine from the electrical supply before contacting your machine supplier.
3.7 Hints and Tips
Transfer Printing
Extra care should always be taken to ensure that transfer paper is placed
print down onto the article as mistakes will result in the heat plate becoming
soiled with ink and spoiling following work.
When transfer printing , it may be found advantageous to cover the press
pad with paper to prevent strike-through of surplus ink, particularly when
printing thin material as surplus print on the pressing pad cover can also
strike back on the following work.
Transfer Paper/Motifs Fail to Print Out Correctly
Check :-
1.
Heat and time dwell settings are correct.
2.
Article having transfer applied is locked in contact between
pressing pad and heat plate.
3.
Pressing pad is in good condition, and making complete contact
over the whole area of the heat plate. See Pressing Pad details.
“Ghosting” (Double Image) of Transfer Prints
Check :-
1.
Material being used has been correctly heat set for transfer
printing.
2.
Material being used does not shrink during printing process, i.e.
measure material before and after printing.
3.
Transfer paper does not move after printing process upon lift off
of the heat plate.
4.
If possible , use adhesive coated paper, particularly to overcome
fabric shrinkage.
5.
By pre-shrinking of material in press before transfer printing.