Pressing designs with the Heat Press

1 month ago
aidan
2 minutes

Hazards

Hot Surface hazard pictogram
Hot Surface
There are extremely hot surfaces exposed during the typical operation of this machine. Extreme caution is to be used at all times. You may wish to wear heat-proof gloves when loading and removing mat
PPE required: Gloves
Heat Proof Gloves
Heat proof gloves (bright yellow and black, in the PPE cupboard) are available to be worn when loading and unloading material from the heat press. This is to protect against the heating surfaces and from potentially overheated materials.
Gear Entrapment hazard pictogram
Pinch Points and Entrapment Hazard
Ensure you do not become trapped in the machine when opening and closing the heat press platten. There are several points in the hinges where fingers may be caught.
General hazard pictogram
Spring Loaded Handles and Platten
Make sure that you hold both handles firmly when opening and closing the heat press platten. The handles are spring loaded.

Pressing a design onto fabric

  • Ensure that you have set up the heat press appropriately for your material.
  • Open the platten by firmly grasping the top and bottom handles. Pull the top handle upwards. 
  • Pull the lower handle towards you to slide the lower plate out and further away from the heated upper plate. 
  • Put on your heat proof gloves. 
  • Lay your fabric out on the lower plate as smoothly as possible, avoiding creases and folds wherever possible. Any folds in the fabric will be ironed in! 
  • Arrange your heat press vinyl design on top of the fabric, with the vinyl side face down onto the fabric and the backing material up towards the heated plate.  
  • Slide the lower plate back into the machine.  
  • Close the platten by firmly grasping the top and bottom handles. Pull the top handle down until it clamps shut and the timer starts counting down.  
  • Once the timer has finished counting down and has started to beep insistently, open the platten by firmly grasping the top and bottom handles and pulling the top handle upwards. 
  • Slide the bottom plate out towards you and inspect your design. Wait for 10-15 seconds for it to cool down enough to touch before removing the work from the lower plate. 
  • Slide the bottom plate into the machine again once you’ve removed your work. 
  • Once you have finished working with the heat press turn it off. Do not leave the heat press unattended when it is turned on.