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Old August 27th, 2008 Aug 27, 2008 3:00:11 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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I bought a mighty press but it does not have a pressure gauge. I need to print at 50-60 pressure, and I dont know how to figure it out. I am using custom plastisol transfers from FM expressions, and after a few washings they are cracking. What am I doing wrong?
 
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Hi Michele

I just received my FM transfers and I right now in the same situation. I have a sunie heat press machine and I have no idea on how to determine 55 - 60 lb pressure. Have you figured it out ?

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We suggest a 'comfortable' lockdown. You should not have to exert much pressure. Please check out our videos for more help. The cracking is probably not the cause of the pressure.
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We suggest a 'comfortable' lockdown. You should not have to exert much pressure. Please check out our videos for more help. The cracking is probably not the cause of the pressure.
Hi Ed

I checked out your website and I couldn't find the video, I even checked your help section and no find. Can you please show a specific location on your website where this help video in regards to adjusting pressure can be found.
 
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Instructional videos on applying t-shirt iron on transfers with a heat press by Pro World Select the Mighty Press 15x15.
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