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What is the CraftDragon® ImPress?

The ImPress from CraftDragon® is a revolutionary, new, ultra-stylish and versatile machine developed to make hot foil stamping easy for

anyone to do. With an easy fix block system and interchangeable accessories it is fun and simple to use. You be able to glide through the
ImPress’ many precision functions and produce stunningly professional finishes which are sure to astound. Not only will the results please
but the ImPress looks are bound to ‘Impress’. Available in 4 different colour ways (subject to availability) the ImPress oozes style from its
design and beautifully sculpted curves to its unique flexible click in system. It is stylish enough to sit in any home, office or workspace and
small and light enough to take with you so that you  and your ImPress are always at the ready

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Amongst the ImPress’ many innovative features are:

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  Specifically configured print head for easy fix dies so that you are set up in seconds. (1)

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  Simple to read and use temperature control panel, with power switch ,temperature control knob and pilot light. (2)

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  Specially designed removable guide mat to position and hold your work in place. (3)

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  Large printing deck to support large projects. (4)

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  Removable printing head (Imp) to give flexibility in printing and other techniques. (5)

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  Easy to use press to give firm and even pressure without the need for excessive adjustment. (6)

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  Removable flat bed (or platen) to allow easy adjustment and insertion of alternative accessories. (7)

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  Locking Handles for ease of removal of Imp and other accessories. (8)

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  Soft grip handle. (9)

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  Retaining clips to ensure that the dies do not fall out of the tracks (11)

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  Extra wide throat for safety and for extra thick substrates.  (10)

What can the ImPress be used for?

The CraftDragon® ImPress is designed to be used primarily for Hot foil Stamping, although with its many add-ons and accessories it can

also be used for:

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Precision Ink Stamping using the unique Flexi-bloc™ accessory.

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Adding embellishments, such as hot-fix crystals and studs to papercraft and fabric projects.

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Hot Press printing and other sublimation techniques.

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Hot melt techniques (using friendly plastic etc).

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CRAFTDRAGON® IMPRESS

Содержание CD-ES 080902

Страница 1: ...ImPress User Manual Model No CD ES 080902 Please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future reference...

Страница 2: ...and recovery You are urged to recycle this product when replacing it with a newer product or when it has outlived its use ful life by bringing it to an appropriate collection point for recyclable mate...

Страница 3: ...the CraftDragon ImPress 5 Feature Diagram 6 Setting up your ImPress 7 Using your CraftDragon ImPress Thermostat power switches Cleaning and Storage 8 Hot Foil Stamping 9 Precision Ink Stamping 11 Embe...

Страница 4: ...rt number 0845 398 7770 for further instructions Before first use please read the instructions carefully and keep them for future reference UNPACKING YOUR CRAFTDRAGON IMPRESS 1 Carefully Remove the Cr...

Страница 5: ...eat resistant glove or pad when removing dies etc 12 Keep heated surface away from all personal body parts animals or children 13 The CraftDragon ImPress will become very hot during use 14 Close super...

Страница 6: ...lities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the CraftDragon ImPress by a person responsible for their safety Your safety WARNING...

Страница 7: ...emperature control panel with power switch temperature control knob and pilot light 2 Specially designed removable guide mat to position and hold your work in place 3 Large printing deck to support la...

Страница 8: ...l panel 3 Positioning mat 4 Print Deck 5 Imp 6 Press 7 Flat bed or platen 8 Locking Handles 9 Sure grip handle 10 Throat 11 Retaining clips 2 3 1 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 CraftDragon 6 Control panel detail Pilo...

Страница 9: ...k the make ready mat in position on the platen using the following method 1 Remove the backing sheet from the make ready 2 Trim 2cm off 2 adjacent edges of the backing sheet 3 Reapply the backing shee...

Страница 10: ...TEMPERATURE CLEANING 1 To clean the CraftDragon ImPress always disconnect from the mains supply 2 When the CraftDragon ImPress is cold clean the base plate with a damp cloth and buff with a dry cloth...

Страница 11: ...sed to enhance and add value to conventionally printed stationery greetings cards certificates etc Being a dry process there are no problems with fumes or solvent vapours or mixing inks and the printe...

Страница 12: ...hat heat is distributed evenly across the printing surface to give the best result 8 It is recommended that trial pieces are tested before commencing actual project Position a test piece of your selec...

Страница 13: ...own with the handles so that the imp meets the print deck 2 Pull locking handles apart to release the Imp 3 let the press handle return gently to up position 4 remove imp from print deck 5 position Fl...

Страница 14: ...y 15 seconds Allow work to cool Slowly peel back clear application film examining for any unfixed crystals If any crystals have not stuck re apply application film re cover with thermo sheet and re pr...

Страница 15: ...actual projects Test for 1 Correct temperature If the temperature is too high or low the final image may be affected 2 Dwell time If the dwell time is too long or short the resulting image may be aff...

Страница 16: ...ortant The wires in the mains lead must be connected as per the following diagram Always ensure that the plug cord grip is fastened correctly Mains lead The mains lead should reach from the socket to...

Страница 17: ...Craft Dragon Ltd Unit 18 Trentham Lakes Technology Park Trentham Stoke on Trent Staffordshire ST4 8JL e mail admin craftdragon com www craftdragon com Company Number 06813093 We reserve the right due...

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