How To Heat Press CobraFlex Transfers
Pneumatic/Air heat-press is necessary for this application. A high amount of pressure is required to apply the transfer to the substrate or garment. The high amount of pressure ensures that the no-powder DTF transfers into the weave of the textured substrate. Dual silicone pads are recommended in some applications. CobraFlex Printers & are dealers that recommend that you test every product before going into production as each item may have different characteristics. These settings below are a point of reference for application only. These settings below are a point of reference for application only.
Product | Temp | Dual Heat Press/With Dual Silicone Pads | Pre-Press | Press-Transfer | Post-Press |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
100% Polyester | 275 Degrees | Max Pressure 50-60 | None | 10 Seconds | 3 Seconds |
50/50 | 305 Degrees | Max Pressure 50-60 | 35 Seconds | 20 Seconds | 5 Seconds |
100% Cotton | 305 Degrees | Max Pressure 50-60 | 35 Seconds | 20 Seconds | 5 Seconds |
Start-Up and End of Day Printer Procedures (and Non-Production Days)
START UP
Check Ink Tank levels ink levels must be at least one inch above the lower spout
Check material (film) level
Check Waste Tank Level (Daily)
Open Printer Lid
Check that material is underneath the media guide
Power Off Printer, wait about 1 minute, then power back on
Open Main Top (RIP) software or Flexi Cobra Edition
Right click x2 - Run as Administrator
Open Well Print (Print Manager) Software
Right Click x2 - Run as Administrator
Check that printer is in "On-Line Mode"
If not, reboot the printer and Well PRint
Conduct a deep Clean Function
Looking for Ink
Open a test Print (Cross Hair or Color Gamut) file
Turn on Vacuum Board
Print and Check Print Quality
You may need to conduct another cleaning and test print
Start your daily production
END OF DAT
Turn off the vacuum board
On the printer push the left button once, then press and hold "left" to move the head carriage to the left slowly, be careful no to smack into the side.
With a dam, microfiber towel clean the bottom place of the heads
Be careful not to hit the heads
If you need to wipe the heads - damp microfiber towel and extremely light flat pressure
("3 hairs and some air")
With the same damp towel, clean the caps and capping platform
Make sure that the caps push down and spring back up easily
Clean Wiper
Fill Caps with Distilled water with a syringe or spray bottle
On the printer, press the EXIT button. To move the head back to the home position and seat with caps
At the end of the day Always visually double check that the caps are making contact with the heads
Close your printer lid
Close out of the MainTop and WellPrint programs