The Pro World Press is designed to heat and press heat treat vinyl (HTV) onto a flat cloth surface. This can be t-shirts, baby bibs, baby onesies, dog scarfs, anything that can be laid flat on the surface of the heat press. This machine is NOT a red tool, but it can still cause burns if used incorrectly.
The top of the heat press is the part that heats up, so that's the part you should be careful of touching. The bottom remains cool, except immediately after the press is released.
Handle - The handle that you pull down to engage the press
Heating Indicator - When the machine is heating up, but has not come up to temperature (based on the Temperature Dial setting) this light will stay illuminated.
Press Timer - This has a button above and below each number. The number shows the timer length once you press down with the handle.
Temperature Dial - This dial determines the temperature of the press. Whichever number is facing the silver screw (indicated above as Temperature Line) is the machine setting.
Temperature Indicator - Not in the picture, but is a thermometer on the front of the machine that indicates the current temperature. The temperature is measured in the middle of the machine and is within +-5 degrees of using a temperature reader gun.
Press Pressure Dial - You can adjust the pressure of the machine. The setting in the photo is maximum pressure. Turning the handle from the position shown will lower the pressure of the press. \
On/Off Switch - Switch for turning the whole machine on and off.
This heat press is designed to get up to temperature and then hold it, even through repeated presses. If you set the press too high and want to reduce the temperature, you need to turn off the press and wait. Use the manufacturer's recommended temperature. Example - Siser Easyweed HTV has a recommended temperature setting of 305 so set the temperature dial to 8.
7 = 250 degrees
7.5 = 275 degrees
8 = 300 degrees
8.5 = 325
9 = 350
This example was done using a 100% cotton, Gildan t-shirt purchased from Michael's and Siser Easyweed HTV cut on a Cricut Air 2, using Cricut Design Studio
Heat pressing a shirt is usually a one off process. If you press the HTV too long or too hot, or you put your image in the wrong, place, you will likely need to get a new shirt.