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== Instructions ==
== Instructions ==
[[File:ricoo-T538B-heat-press-variant-2.png|thumb|300px|right|Ricoo Variant 2 control interface]]
[[File:ricoo-T538B-heat-press-variant-2.png|thumb|300px|right|Ricoo Variant 2 control interface]]
This applies to variant II
This applies to variant II


Change Temperature display from C to F (or the other way round):
'''Ajust feet'''
* Press <code>OK</code> for 5 seconds - You should see '''P-3''' on the screen
* The machine should stand very stable on its four feet
* Press up or down arrow and confirm with OK for 5 seconds
* Ajust the knobs below and make sure that it does not wobble
 
'''Temperature setting'''


Temperature
* By default, after unpacking the temperature was to 200C which is just fine
* By default, after unpacking the temperature was to 200C which is just fine
* Press <code>OK</code> once - you should see '''P1-1''' on the screen
* Press <code>OK</code> once - you should see '''P1-1''' on the screen
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* Press OK once if you want to change the timer or twice to exit
* Press OK once if you want to change the timer or twice to exit


Timer
Change Temperature display from C to F (or the other way round):
 
* Press <code>OK</code> for 5 seconds - You should see '''P-3''' on the screen
* Press up or down arrow and confirm with OK for 5 seconds
 
'''Timer'''
* Press <code>OK</code> twice - you should see '''P-2'''
* Press <code>OK</code> twice - you should see '''P-2'''
* Adjust with up/down buttons. We set our default to 20 seconds.
* Adjust with up/down buttons. We set our default to 20 seconds.
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* You can test the duration by pressing <code>Enter</code>
* You can test the duration by pressing <code>Enter</code>


Pressure
'''Pressure adjustment'''
 
* Is purely mechanical, i.e. electronics will not tell anything.
* Is purely mechanical, i.e. electronics will not tell anything.
* Before heating, test if the lever can be pulled down and at the same offers some resistance (i.e. presses down).
* Before heating, test if the lever can be pulled down and at the same time offers some resistance (i.e. really applies some pressure but not too much). Test with objects in place, e.g. textile, cooking paper, some rhinestones.
* Adjust with the big knob on top of the vertical arm.
* Adjust with the big knob on top of the vertical arm.


Warning:
'''Warning'''
* Do no heat over 220C
* Do no heat over 220C
* Tell people around you to be careful
* To not open the svivel arm 180 degress (it becomes a bit unstable)
'''Daily oprations'''
Switch the machine on, wait until you hear the alarm for reaching the full temperature (it is also on display), the svivel the plat in place and press down. Open after hearing the alarm since the timer will automatically start after the lever is pressed down.


The timer will automatically start after the lever is pressed down.
In other words, you won't have to do much if you are happy with your settings.


In other words, you won't have to do much if you are happy with your settings. Switch the machine on, wait until you hear the alarm for reaching the full temperature (it is also on display), the svivel the plat in place and press down. Open after hearing the alarm.
'''Tips'''


Tips:
* When you press down, do not move laterally
* When you press down, do not move laterally
* Wait after opening to let the stones cool down.
* Wait after opening to let the stones cool down.

Revision as of 12:44, 20 October 2017

Introduction

The Ricoo T538B heat press is a heat press suitable for various transfer prints, e.g. hotfix stones, sublimation print, or various "iron on" plastics

We (at TECFA) received this model on October 18, 2017.

Below a picture of the first interesting "print" in progress and you can see more pictures in the hotfix stone article.

Ready to go !

See also:

Ricoo T538B heat press

Model price and specifications

Specifications and parts

  • It has a swivel swing arm which seems to be safer to use and more practical for this type of work.
  • 38 x 38 cm (15) print area
  • It has springs (probably better for the distribution of pressure) and a Svivel system (easier positioning of the cloth plus materials and probably better protection against burns).
  • A fat black mat
  • Digital temperature (0-399 C) and timer setting (0-999 seconds)
  • Heat plate can be moved up or down (5cm distance max.)
  • 26 kg

There are three different control interface variants according to the manual. We got version II (picture shown below).

First impressions

This models fits the requirements we outlined in the Hotfix stone article.

At the time of writing we did three hotfix stone (strass) prints. All went well and the interface is easy to understand. By default, the temperature is already set to 200C and the timer to 10seconds. I have no idea if this machine is of professional quality, but it certainly beats applying stuff with an iron. I do appreciate that pressure (i.e. distance) can be very easily changed and that there are springs and a fat big mat that should distribute it evenly.

Although the machine takes up a lot of space I recommend that type of model for working with hotfix stones. I did manage to print a design with SS2 stones that I directly put on the t-shirt using a laser cut carboard template. No transfer sheet, just some baking paper on top :)

I have seen large price differences for this machine. Ordering from Germany to France for use in Switzerland went fast and smoothly.

Instructions

Ricoo Variant 2 control interface

This applies to variant II

Ajust feet

  • The machine should stand very stable on its four feet
  • Ajust the knobs below and make sure that it does not wobble

Temperature setting

  • By default, after unpacking the temperature was to 200C which is just fine
  • Press OK once - you should see P1-1 on the screen
  • Use the up/down buttons to change
  • Press OK once if you want to change the timer or twice to exit

Change Temperature display from C to F (or the other way round):

  • Press OK for 5 seconds - You should see P-3 on the screen
  • Press up or down arrow and confirm with OK for 5 seconds

Timer

  • Press OK twice - you should see P-2
  • Adjust with up/down buttons. We set our default to 20 seconds.
  • Press OK to confirm
  • You can test the duration by pressing Enter

Pressure adjustment

  • Is purely mechanical, i.e. electronics will not tell anything.
  • Before heating, test if the lever can be pulled down and at the same time offers some resistance (i.e. really applies some pressure but not too much). Test with objects in place, e.g. textile, cooking paper, some rhinestones.
  • Adjust with the big knob on top of the vertical arm.

Warning

  • Do no heat over 220C
  • Tell people around you to be careful
  • To not open the svivel arm 180 degress (it becomes a bit unstable)

Daily oprations 

Switch the machine on, wait until you hear the alarm for reaching the full temperature (it is also on display), the svivel the plat in place and press down. Open after hearing the alarm since the timer will automatically start after the lever is pressed down.

In other words, you won't have to do much if you are happy with your settings.

Tips

  • When you press down, do not move laterally
  • Wait after opening to let the stones cool down.
  • Put the machine near a corner of a table. That way heat will not reflect on the table in open position. See the picture below.
Ready to go !

Links

Links

Documentation

Official

General

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