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OPERATION
OVEN OPERATION
General Oven operation for applying sublimation transfers to mugs, cups
and ceramic items. This information is for reference only and actual set-
tingswillvarydependingonimagequality,imagesize,thesizeofmugor
ceramic item, and quality of coating on item, ink and type of wrap being
used. It is very important that your dryer electric source is supplied with
the maximum voltage required; 240v ± 5v.
Your dryer may not operate to full potential if running below 235v. Electric
power does vary. Many power companies simply can not deliver consis-
tent power at ratings also power supply consumed in your grid by other
companies can cause intermittent and inconsistent power. Your power
company or electrician can assess your particular power supply.
TYPICAL TEMPERATURE SETTING:
370°-410°F
BELT SPEED.
Isdependentonimagesize,qualityofgraphicandsizetypeofink,paper
used and weight of object imaged. A general starting place is 11-13 min-
utes.
Typical Times with HIX Mug Wrap (Other wraps may take longer)
11ozMug………10-13minutes
15ozMug………11-18minutes
AIR SPEED
6-8 on dial.
OVEN SETUP AND SPACING;
Establishspacingbyrstusingscraporblankmugswithwrapandblank
paper (bond paper will work). If your oven does not maintain consistent
temperature (± 30°F) slow your oven down and/or increase spacing. Gen-
erally, running oven hotter will not help. In fact, items may get too hot and
scorch the image closest to the heater. Begin with items spaced at least
2” apart and 2” from side of dryer. Thicker/larger/heavier items will require
greater spacing.
APPLYING THE TRANSFER
With some wraps including the HIX tool-less “Snap” clasp wrap, you will
be able to image virtually top to bottom and handle to handle. While full top
to bottom and handle to handle imaging is possible it is not recommended
untilyouhavearmunderstandingandexperiencewithimagingmugs.
To achieve consistent results and reduce waste keep your transfer width
limited to 3/16” from the top rim and the bottom taper of the mug and at
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