Installing the Platen

After you have removed or attached spacers as necessary, you can install a platen on the printer.
Note: If you are printing on film, do not use a sleeve platen or medium-grooved platen, and make sure that you use a platen that is larger than the film. If you use a platen that is smaller than the film, the overhanging parts could be pushed up and the job will not be printed correctly. Also, the edges of the film may strike against the print head and be damaged.
  1. Make sure the printer is off and the platen is ejected forward. Turn on the printer and then press the  moveable base button to move the platen forward, and then turn off the printer, if necessary.
  2. If you are replacing a platen, grip the left and right side of the platen and lift it straight up to remove it.
    Note: If you are replacing a sleeve platen, remove the fixing band before lifting the platen.
  3. Align the platen to fit into the holes in the moveable base and place the platen on the printer.
    • Install a large, medium, or small hanger platen with the hanger positioned toward the front. Then go to step 5.


    • Install a large garment, medium garment, small garment, or extra small garment platen in any orientation. Then go to step 5.
    • If you are installing a medium grooved platen, make sure the cut out section faces the front as shown. Then go to step 5.


    • If you are installing a sleeve platen, install it as shown. Then go to step 4.


  4. Pass the fixing band under the parallel adjustment plate and align it with the groove on top of the platen and secure it tightly. Make sure the end of the fixing band is on the side of the platen.






  5. After installing a platen of a different size, perform a head alignment.
Parent topic: Preparing Your Printer
Related tasks
Aligning the Print Head
Related references
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts