Aluminum Photo Panels (Small Format)

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Product

Temperature

Time*

Aluminum Panels up to 11.5 in or 30cm

 

Aluminum Panels 11.5 in – 20 in or
30cm – 50cm

385° F/195°C

 

385° F/195°C

1:30 – 1:35

 

1:45 – 2:00

How to sublimate small format ChromaLuxe Metal Prints.

Materials

  • Bare Aluminum Photo Panel
  • Small Heat or Craft Press
  • Cleaning Cloth
  • Printed Transfer
  • Heat Gloves
  • All-Purpose Cleaning Fluid
  • Sublimation Printer
  • Heat Tape
  • Blowout Paper
  • Printing RIP Software
  • Scissors

Instructions

Step 1

  • Turn on your heat press.
  • Set the temperature to 385°F / 195°C 
  • Strong pressure is recommended (settings may vary based on equipment).
  • Add a sheet of protection paper (blowout paper) on the bottom plate of the heat press.

Step 2

  • Remove the protective film from the panel.

Step 3

  • Clean the surface with all-purpose cleaner, a cloth, and compressed air.

Step 4

  • Next, line up and center the panel with the transfer. 
  • Tape the transfer to the panel using heat tape.

Step 5

  • Place the panel in the center of the heat press. 
  • Make sure the panel is facing up and the printed transfer is facing down.
  • Add a layer of blowout paper on top of your printed transfer.
  • Set the correct temperature & time (see below).
  • Close the heat press so the sublimation process starts.

Step 6

  • When the timer is done immediately remove the panel from the heat press.
  • Attention: the item will be hot, so wear protective heat gloves.

Where to Find ChromaLuxe Panels

ChromaLuxe metal and wood prints are available through photo labs and distributors. If you’re interested in offering your clients access to the world’s finest print media, click below.

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