Quick Guide to Using the H17 Phone Case Heat Press

Quick Guide to Using the H17 Phone Case Heat Press

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Step 1. Unboxing of H17 Phone Case Heat Press

Start by unboxing the package and inspecting its contents. Check to ensure all accessories are included. If anything is missing, please take a photo and contact our customer service immediately for assistance.


Lists of H17 Phone Case Heat Press Package - Phone case heat press guide

Checklist:

  • H17 Phone Case Heat Press
  • Phone Case Fixture Set
  • Badge Fixture Set
  • Sublimation Film
  • Heat-resistant Gloves
  • Sublimation Badge
  • Tweezers
  • Heat-resistant Tape


Step 2: Inspect the device of the Phone Case Heat Press

Device overview for the Phone Case Heat Press - Phone case heat press guide

Step 3. Read the reference chart of phone case Heat Press

Substrate Material Tool Upper Heat Plate Temp Lower Heat Plate Temp Preheat Time Transfer Time Peeling Method
Phone Case TPU/PC Phone case fixture set 135℃/275℉ 135℃/275℉ 2-10s 300-350s Hot Peel
Badge Metal Badge fixture set 140℃/285℉ 140℃/285℉ 2-10s 330s Hot Peel
Ceramic Plate Ceramic Base plate 140℃/285℉ 140℃/285℉ 2-10s 300s Hot Peel
Coaster Leather Base plate 135℃/275℉ 125℃/255℉ 2-10s 300s Hot Peel
Keychain MDF Base plate 135℃/275℉ 135℃/275℉ 2-10s 300s Hot Peel
Slate Coaster Stone Base plate 140℃/285℉ 140℃/285℉ 2-10s 300s Hot Peel
Sublimation Pen Aluminum Alloy Base plate 160℃/320℉ 160℃/320℉ / 300s Hot Peel
Shrink Plastic Sheet / Base plate 160℃/320℉ 160℃/320℉ / 60s /

*Preheat the film for 5 seconds to soften it and achieve better transfer quality.
*Please use the sublimation paper and the shrink plastic sheet when heat transferring the sublimation pen.
*When heat-shrinking film sheets, please place a heat-resistant silicone mat under the base plate to prevent sticking and ensure a smoother, more even finish.
*The Preheat Time in this table refers to the time required to heat the sublimation film. The "preheating" mentioned in Step 5 is intended to ensure that the phone case fixture has sufficient heat, allowing the sublimation process to achieve uniform heating on both the upper and lower layers.


Step 4. Power on and set the device

Power on the device, set the temperature and time, then wait for heating;


H17 Phone Case Heat Press button function explanation - Phone case heat press guide

Yellow: Set upper heat plate temp

The yellow temperature button represents: setting the upper heating plate temperature - Phone case heat press guide

Red: Set lower heat plate temp

The Red temperature button represents: setting the lower heating plate temperature - Phone case heat press guide

Yellow: Set preheat time

The Yellow Time button represents: Set preheat time - Phone case heat press guide

Red: Set heat transfer time

The Red Time button represents: Set heat transfer time - Phone case heat press guide

Step 5. Place the fixture in the heating chamber

Place the fixture in the heating chamber and close the upper heat plate for preheating for at least 5 minutes(Use support for larger phone cases;)

*It is normal for the fixture to appear to have slight movement after placement.


Place the fixture in the heating chamber - Phone case heat press guide

Step 6. Place the phone case and your sublimation design

Stick the lens pad inside the phone case, then mount it onto the fixture by pressing firmly towards the lower-left;

  • Make sure to wipe the phone case clean before ironing.
  • Make sure the lens pad is used to prevent the phone case from deformation.
  • When placing the lens pad, avoid covering the air holes.


Place the phone case - Phone case heat press guide

Step 7. Place your sublimation design

Place the sublimation film flat with the matte side down, ensuring the film’s edge fully covers the silicone, then close the plate;

  • The device will beep once the upper heat plate is lifted up or closed.
  • Please place the film and close the upper heat plate within 10 seconds.


Place the sublimation film flat with the matte side down - Phone case heat press guide

Step 8. Short-press the start button

Once the set temperature is reached, short-press the Start button to begin vacuum sealing and heat transfer;

*Do not open the lid or press any buttons during the process.


Short-press the start button to heat transfer the sublimation design - Phone case heat press guide

Step 9. Hot peel sublimation film when the heat transfer is complete

Hot peel sublimation film when the heat transfer is complete - Phone case heat press guide

When the red light turns green, the ironing is done. Then wear heat-resistant gloves to open the heat plate and peel off the sublimation film while hot. Remove the phone case from the fixture


Display the appearance of the mobile phone case after hot pressing - Phone case heat press guide

Note: For heat-pressing badges, use the badge fixture set and the base plate. For flat materials such as coasters or ceramic tiles, use the base plate.


Tutorial video


Example for heat press anime phone case


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