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UNISUB Dog Tag Sublimation Instructions

55 seconds

400°F (204°C)

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Stacking Order

HEAT PLATEN
PROTECTIVE PAPER
SUBSTRATE
TRANSFER
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 U5916, U5588, U4004
Temperature 400°F (204°C)
Time (min:sec) :55
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.

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 down, with attached transfer face up, 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.

See video above for step-by-step instructions for producing multiple Dog Tags using a jig.

Application notes: Double-sided items: Let cool completely, repeat steps 1-4 for second side.

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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