Heat Press

Information

The Cricut EasyPress 2 is an easy to use heat press that allows a user to create custom t-shirts, hoodies, and general fabric transfers. Resulting designs are long lasting even after repeated washes. It is easy to use, complimentary to other Cricut products, lightweight, portable, and compatible with most major brands of heat-transfer vinyl and all Infusible Ink products. Use the EasyPress 2 to create awesome designs for any club, event, or personal projects quickly and without any headache.

Features

• 12" x 10" press surface

• Adjustable temperature up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit

• Heat plate design with ceramic-coated surface

• Compatible with all Infusible Ink products and most major brands of iron-on material

• Insulated Safety Base and auto-shutoff feature

Safety Tips

• Use the Cricut EasyPress at room temperature.

• Before use, ensure that fabrics and other base materials are completely dry.

• Always return the EasyPress to its safety base when not in use.

• Before use, ensure there is no tape or protective film over its control panel.

• Use extreme caution. This device operates at high temperatures that can caused burns.

• Base materials will be hot after preheating and transfer. Allow them to cool before handling.

How to Use

• Turn on the device: Find a flat, heat resistant surface to set the heat press, and plug in the device. Press the power button to turn the device on.

• Select your material settings: Find the correct temperature and time settings for your vinyl and fabric using the Cricut Heat Guide

  • Select your heat-transfer and base material from the drop down menus and hit apply. You will be directed to a textbox with a suggested temperature, time, pre-heat time, and additional instructions.

  
• Set the temperature: Press the thermometer button and adjust the temperature value with plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. To switch from Fahrenheit to Celsius, press and hold the thermometer button.

  • What the lights mean: An orange light means the Cricut is heating up. The Green light means the desired temperature has been reached.

• Set the time: Press the timer button, then adjust the value with the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons.

• Pre-heat the base material: Place the base material under the press for the suggested amount of pre-heat time.

• Position your vinyl: Place your vinyl onto your base material at the desired location. Ensure that the shiny side (clear carrier sheet) is facing upwards.

• Apply heat: Set the press on top of the vinyl design and press the Cricut logo button to start the countdown.

  • Apply the suggested amount of pressure from the Cricut Heat Guide.

  • A beep will sound when the timer is finished. Afterwards, remove the heat press and return it to the safety base.

  • Avoid seams, buttons, and zippers.

  • Do not slide the device or move your hands on the press during transfer. Keep as still as possible.

  
• Remove the vinyl carrier sheet: Refer to the Cricut Heat Guide for instructions of when/what temperature to peel of the vinyl's carrier sheet.

• Voilà: You have sucessfully transfered your fabulous design on to a fabric of your choice!