iLumipiX™ Sublimation HD Photo Panels - 12" x 12" - Pack of 10

Using a Standard 16" x 20" Heat Press

1. Remove plastic cover from the metal
2. Place Nomex felt on the base of the heat press. (important)
3. Place silicon sheet on top of Nomex felt.
4. Place imaged sublimation paper face up in the press and hover the press over it for 10-20 seconds to remove any moisture. (recommended)
5. Remove imaged sublimation paper from the heat press. And place on a table
6.  With the imaged paper face-up on the table, place the metal on top of the paper with the printable side of the metal face down. Tape both metal and paper together with heat tape.
7. Flip metal and paper over and place in the heat press with paper on top.
8. Cover with polyester fabric (important)
9. Press at 400F for 90 seconds using light pressure (time depending on the size of the metal. Please refer to our downloadable instructions for more accurate time)
10.  Remove polyester fabric, let cool before removing the paper.

Using a 30" x 40" Heat Press

1. Remove plastic cover from the metal
2. Place Nomex felt on the base of the heat press. (important)
3. Place silicon sheet on top of Nomex felt.
4. Place imaged sublimation paper face up in the press and hover the press over it for 10-20 seconds to remove any moisture. (recommended)
5. Remove imaged sublimation paper from the heat press. And place on a table
6.  With the imaged paper face-up on the table, place the metal on top of the paper with the printable side of the metal face down. Tape both metal and paper together with heat tape.
7. Flip metal and paper over and place in the heat press with paper on top.
8. Cover with polyester fabric (important)
9. Press at 400F for 70-75 seconds using light pressure (time depending on the size of the metal. Please refer to our downloadable instructions for more accurate time)
10.  Remove polyester fabric, let cool before removing the paper.

Note: Recommended cooling on a cold surface for 120-180 seconds (2-3mins).
IMPORTANT: be careful not to let the paper shift across the surface of the object, or you may create a “ghost” image.
WARNING: Metal is extremely hot after pressing, DO NOT handle with bare hands.
NOTE: Extra care should be taken when handling the metal hot. The metal is vulnerable to damage while it is hot. Do not use a Teflon sheet when pressing