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Instructions for: 2-Tone Sublimer 3mm
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1. When you print your artwork, DO NOT print in mirror image.
2. Remove the clear plastic protective layer only from the back of the Sublimer for now, before pressing. This is the plastic covering the white side of the Sublimer 2-Tone, where your print will go. Leave the plastic on the other side in place while pressing to protect the front.
3. The 2-tone Sublimer has a clear front and a white back. When placing your print, ensure it faces the white side of the Sublimer at the back, as it will show through to the front after pressing. Use heat tape to secure the print to the 2-tone Sublimer.
4. Make sure you set the pressure of the press BEFORE you switch the press on.
Setting the pressure: * For small Sublimer pieces like the keyrings, apply very low pressure. * For medium-sized Sublimers for example, coaster sizes set the pressure to light-medium . * For a large 20x20cm size Sublimer, use medium-high pressure. * But for pointy, sharp edge type products, big or small, like Triangles, see Pages 5-6 for tips on this. NB! If you notice cracks in the printed or coated side of the Sublimer, or if the edges appear flattened or slightly melted after pressing, your pressure is too high. If you see white or unprinted areas, your pressure is too low.
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5. Once your pressure is correctly set, adjust your press to 200°C and press for 70 seconds .
6. Make sure you have the following ready:
- Place one sheet of copy paper on the table next to your press to set the hot Sublimer on immediately after pressing. - Have two full reams/packs of copy paper ready to place on top of the Sublimer while it cools. This will keep it flat and prevent bending or warping as it cools down.
7. Apply the Print to the 2Tone Sublimer. The print should face the white side of the Sublimer. Secure with heat tape.
8. For all big 2-tone Sublimer products, place the product in the hot heat press. First, with the print being at the bottom and the Sublimer on top.
9. Now hold the hot element of the press very close to the Sublimer, without touching it . Keep it there for 70–100 seconds to preheat this side before pressing the other side. Please note, that the pre-heating step is not needed for smaller 2Tone Sublimer products like coasters and keyrings.
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10. After the Sublimer is heated, quickly turn it over so the print is on top and the Sublimer is underneath. Immediately close the press before it cools, and press for 70 seconds.
11. When time is up: • Open the press and quickly remove the print. • Work fast — place the Sublimer on top of copy paper next to the press. • Make sure the picture is facing you and the back is facing the paper on the table. This is important, as placing the wrong side down first may cause warping. • Immediately place two reams of copy paper on top.
1. Remove Print
2. Lift Sublimer from press
3. Move Sublimer to copy paper, let picture face you.
4. Place reams of copy paper on top
NB! Let the Sublimer cool completely before removing the stacks of paper. This is especially important for large pieces like clocks — lifting the paper packs before the Sublimer has cooled can cause warping. 12. After the sublimer is cooled down, remove the last protective plastic layer from the sublimer at the front.
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The final products, nice and flat:
TIPS TO AVOID FLATTENING OUT SHARP CORNERS ON BIG OR MEDIUM-SIZED SUBLIMER 2-TONE
1. For sharp or pointed Sublimer products (such as triangles), use low pressure — even for medium or large sizes. 2. Secure all sides properly with heat tape, so that the paper doesn’t move, to get steps 4-5 right in the steps below. 3. Place the sublimer at the front of your press where there is less pressure. The side closest to you. Press for 200 degrees and 70 seconds. DO NOT REMOVE THE PRINT AFTER PRESSING.
4. After pressing, turn the Sublimer around to check the transfer. Because low pressure was used, you may notice blank, untransferred areas. This happens because the front edge of the press has the lowest pressure. The next step will correct this — work quickly.
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5. Quickly turn the Sublimer over so the print is on top again, then rotate the sublimer so the faded spot points away from you. Press for another 30 seconds, then remove the print.”
6. This is the final result, no flattened-out corners on pointy, sharp edge sublimer.
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