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SubMet Dog Tag Sublimation Instructions

40 seconds

385°F (196°C)

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Stacking Order

HEAT PLATEN
PROTECTIVE PAPER
TRANSFER
SUBSTRATE
PROTECTIVE PAPER
BOTTOM TABLE

OUR INSTRUCTIONS ARE BASED ON USING A DK20S, DK3110 AND/OR A COUNTER TOP CONVECTION OVEN. TIMES AND TEMPERATURES WILL VARY DEPENDING ON WHICH EQUIPMENT YOU USE.

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Detailed Instructions

Substrate SUBMET11W, SUBMET11SS
Temperature 385°F (196°C)
Time (min:sec) :40
Pressure Light
Additional
Recommended Paper DyeTrans Multi-Purpose or TexPrint
Heat Press Instructions

Hover transfer under open heat press for 10 seconds to dry excess moisture.

When applying images to both sides of substrate, it is recommended you press both sides at once.

1. Cover the bottom table of the press with a sheet of protective paper.
2. Secure transfer to substrate using ProSpray.
3. Place substrate face up, with attached transfer face down, on top of protective paper on bottom table. You may print both sides at once; just insert the item between two printed transfers and press.
4. Top with protective paper and press according to time, temperature, and pressure above.

Application notes: When applying images to both sides of substrate, it is recommended you press both sides at once.

Do not stack items while hot. Place separately on a table to cool.

Pressure Cheat Sheet

Contact Level
PSI
Press Dial Level
Average Human Resistance Felt
Contact Pressure
10-15 psi
1 on press dial
where the platen just makes physical contact with product
Light Pressure
20 psi
2 on press dial
resistant with one arm pressing down, easy with two arms
Medium Pressure
40-60 psi
3-5 on press dial
resistant with two arms pressing down, doesn’t require usage of shoulders
Heavy Pressure
80 psi
6 and up on dial
very resistant with two arms pressing down, requires lifting of elbows and shoulders to lock in place
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