Set-Up Instructions
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
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Chameleon
Print Controls and Adjustments
The Chameleon features two types of screen frame holder
arrangements, the rear frame holder type, and the side
clamp type of screen frame holder. Installation of the screen
frame using the rear frame holder type assembly is accom-
plished by placing the screen frame into the rear frame hold-
er, and locking the frame in place using the two frame clamp
knobs (Figure 12).
When using the side frame clamp type of screen frame
holder, the screen frame is installed in a similar fashion,
however the screen frame is secured in place in the screen
frame holder assembly using the side frame clamps, each
with two screen frame locking knobs.
The Chameleon print head features user friendly controls for
adjustment of screen frame return spring tension, screen
frame off-contact, micro-registration and screen peel rate
(Figure 13).
The screen frame off-contact control is located at the rear of
each print head assembly and is easily adjusted by means
of a large adjustment knob. Turning the adjustment knob
clockwise will increase the off-contact setting, while turning
the adjustment knob counterclockwise will decrease the off-
contact setting.
The off-contact setting may be adjusted for various weight
garments (Figure 14), such as t-shirts, sweat shirts or nylon
jackets. T-shirts will require less off-contact while sweat
shirts will usually require additional off-contact. We recom-
mend that you experiment with various types and weights of
garments to achieve optimum off-contact settings.
The Chameleon also features a conveniently located adjust-
ment for screen peel located at the front of the screen hold-
er assembly. The peel control adjustment provides the press
Operator with a means to adjust the amount of screen frame
peel action during the print stroke. This control feature is
invaluable when printing four color process or halftone
designs. To increase the peel rate, turn the control knob in
a counterclockwise direction (Figure 15).
Micro-registration adjustments are easily accomplished by
use of the three large adjustment knobs located on the
screen frame holder assembly. These adjustment knobs
provide for 1/2” (1/4” off of center reference grid) movement
in both the “X” and “Y” axis making screen alignment quick,
precise and simple. To adjust the micro-registration, unlock
the two plastic locking handles (Figure 16).
Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14
Figure 15
