Printing machine for clothes – this is how they work!

We have three printing machines for clothes, also called heat press or transfer press: Hot 1000e, Hot 2000 and Hot 4000. Each with its own design and different operation (electricity or electricity and compressed air) but with the same high quality, reliability, safety and ergonomics. They are an important part of what we deliver: environmentally certified heat transfers and printing machines for clothes, made of Swedish steel. With these heat presses, we have, among other things, carried out product tests to see how well our heat transfers adhere to garments and what washing and drying degrees they can withstand. So, how do you use the presses?

Get started with your printing machine for clothes!

When you receive your printing machine for clothes from us, it is fully assembled. Remove the plastic and place the heat press where you want it – remember, among other things, that the working height must be suitable and that there are good unloading spaces around the press (for example a rolling table), so that you can achieve a good working flow. The Hot 1000e is a heat press that is only using electricity. Plug the cord into a socket with access to 220V 10AMP slow fuse – this should be a separate group as the entire power is periodically used by the press. Then you turn it on and adjust the temperature, time and pressure – wait for the right temperature and start! It comes with user manuals for all our printing machines for clothes that show you step by step how to carry out an installation. Hot 2000 and 4000 use electricity and compressed air, we will tell you more about this further down.
But first:

Adjust the pressure on your printing machine for clothing – the right way!

The Hot 1000e adjusts the press pressure automatically based on the selected size of the subplate in the display menu. The user manual shows measured values in kg/cm2 for each size. On our Hot 2000 and 4000 heat presses, the pressure is adjusted manually via the pressure regulator on the side – and it is important to get it right! The pressure is increased when the press is in working position, that is: when the heating plate is pressed down against the subplate. If you need to lower the pressure, raise the heating plate and turn down the pressure completely. Then you lower the heating plate into working position and set the desired pressure. This is to avoid a difference in the pressure setting.

Important: empty the compressor of water once a week!

Our Hot 2000 and Hot 4000 printing machines for clothes use compressed air from compressors. For this to work, the heat presses need to be fed with clean air. Water accumulates in the compressor’s pressure tank, so be sure to empty it continuously. If you have bought your compressor from us, do the following:

Switch off the compressor and wait until it is depressurized.
Place a container under the faucet, alternatively place the drain hose in a container, and open the faucet/drain hose.
Collect all water.
Close the faucet/hose again.

Accessories for your printing machine for clothes – good to have!

We have a lot of smart, useful accessories for our printing machines for clothes, here are some tips:

Rubber plates – which can be cut into appropriate size and, for example, put in pockets or trouser legs for better application
Teflon paper – protects delicate garments during application.
Cooling plate – to cool down heat transfers, for example Reflex Heat Transfer.
Fixing tape – withstands high temperatures and can be taped to garments.

Set the pressure on printing machines for clothing

We have carried out measurements on our printing machines for clothing to ensure recommended pressure based on the size of the subplate, so that the application of the heat transfer will be optimal. Here you will find the measured values and recommendations.