Loading a T-shirt on the Platen

Before printing, carefully load a T-shirt on the platen using a platen frame.
Note: Make sure that the correct platen is installed on the printer.
  1. Turn on the printer, if necessary.
  2. If the platen is not in the forward position, press the  moveable base button to move the platen forward.
  3. Remove the platen frame.


  4. Load the T-shirt by sliding the hem of the T-shirt over the platen from the front.


    Note: The line inside the frame in the illustration below indicates the center of the platen.


  5. Gently pull the T-shirt over the edges of the platen to flatten it.


    Note:
    • Do not pull the T-shirt too much; otherwise, the print quality may decline, and any white under-base print may extend outside of the image.
    • Do not use the grip pad tool to smooth the surface when you are using the platen frame.
  6. Replace the platen frame.


  7. Remove any lint from the printing surface and press the fibers flat.


    Note: There may be lint on the T-shirt if you have not applied pre-treatment solution. Use a lint roller or sticky tape to remove the lint and then press the fibers flat using a hard roller. Lint and fibers may stick to the print head and stain other areas.
  8. Gently pull the edges of the T-shirt outside of the frame to remove any slack.


    Note: The printer detects the highest part of the garment surface and adjusts the height accordingly. If there are any wrinkles, creases or slack near the inside edge of the frame, a platen height error may occur or print quality may decline, and any white-under base print may extend outside of the image. Stretch the shirt to remove the slack, however, do not stretch it so much that the printed image will be distorted.


  9. Press down the frame of the platen so that it does not become loose.
    Note: Using the platen frame to place the garment surface under a suitable amount of tension can reduce swelling of the garment surface during printing.
  10. Tuck the T-shirt around the platen so that it does not drape over the movable base.


Parent topic: Loading a T-shirt