Loading a Sleeve on the Sleeve Platen

Before printing, carefully load a sleeve onto the sleeve platen.
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. Slide the sleeve over the platen.


  5. Gently pull the sleeve over the edges of the platen to flatten it.


    Note:
    • Do not pull the sleeve too much; otherwise, the print quality may decline, and any white under-base print may extend outside of the image.
    • Load the T-shirt so that the side seams and sleeve seams are not on the top. If there are raised sections, such as seams, an error may occur or the print quality may decline.
  6. Replace the platen frame as shown. Make sure the small holes in the frame are at the front and back.


  7. Gently pull the edges of the sleeve 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. Stretch the shirt to remove the slack, however, do not stretch it so much that the printed image is distorted or that the white under-base print extends outside of the image.
  8. Press down the frame of the platen so that it does not become loose.
  9. Tuck the garment around and under the frame so that it does not drape over the movable base.


Related references
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts