*Requires a manufacturing lead time of 5-10 business days*
Simplify your printing, and speed up your production. Perfectly align any design, every time with the revolutionary ProPlace IQ™ projection alignment system. Made to maximize efficiency with the Hotronix® Dual Air Fusion IQ® heat press, this groundbreaking solution allows anyone to be a precision printer, optimize output, and reduce waste.
Simply upload your artwork to the Hotronix® Cloud system. With the click of a button, watch designs project onto the lower platen to streamline alignment, accelerate production, and minimize misprints. Just click, position, and press for unparalleled efficiency.
ProPlace IQ Benefits:
Streamlined Printing Process:
Simplify your printing workflow for a more efficient operation.
Achieve precision with the patented projection alignment system.
Rapid Production:
Take the guesswork out of design placement.
Accelerate production time by eliminating manual alignment steps.
Waste Reduction:
Reduce misprints and errors, ensuring each design is placed perfectly.
Minimize waste by optimizing alignment and eliminating guesswork.
Easy of Use:
Train anyone to be a precision printer in a fraction of the time.
Intuitive design placement for hassle-free operation.
ProPlace IQ Integrated System Features:
Wireless Communication via Fusion IQ® Portal
Navigation, Adjustment, & Storage of Projection Images
Connectivity to External Systems
Supported Power within Machine
Heat Press Features:
16" x 20" Dual Quick Change Platens
Cloud based time and temperature settings for transfers
Bright, large LCD wide a wide viewing angle.
Self Diagnostic ability reduces guesswork and tech support calls
Password restricted machine settings
Machine statistics available via Fusion IQ website
Manage multiple Fusion IQs via web with minimal effort
Auto-Adjust Pressure automatically adjusts to the thickness of the item being printed
Fully Threadability on the lower platen: position the garment, rotate, and decorate any area
Dual platens allow a heat-free workspace on one platen while the other is being pressed
Perfect for Direct-to-Garment printing – cut production time in half by programming one station for pre-treatment and the other for curing
Program up to four different pressure and time settings
*Requires air compressor (not included) with minimum 1 horse power and 8 gallon hold tank, 120 PSI. Uses 2.6 CFM.
Recommended table size: 24" x 36" x 28" with 30" height
Not compatible with Hotronix Air Compressor
SPECIFICATIONS
Shipping Weight: 443 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 45" x 45" x 35"
Watts/Amps: 3500 watts / 15 amps (Powered through Dual Air Fusion 240 Volt)
Platen Size: 16" x 20"
*An air compressor (NOT included) is required to operate this heat press. Minimum 1 horsepower and 8-gallon hold tank. Uses 2.6 CFM*
ProPlace IQ™ FAQs
The Hotronix® ProPlace IQ™ is a cutting-edge advancement to the Dual Air Fusion IQ® heat press, designed to help users place transfers onto apparel in a fast and accurate manner while also improving overall efficiency by reducing downtime, waste, and errors.
The ProPlace IQ™ is particularly beneficial due to its demonstrated ability to improve production accuracy, reduce waste, and facilitate quick training of staff. Decorators will drastically minimize application errors such as upside-down logos or misspelled names.
No, the ProPlace IQ™ can only be mounted to any existing Dual Air Fusion IQ® heat press.
Yes, a Wi-Fi connection is needed for optimal performance of the ProPlace IQ™.
Users can create projection images within the Hotronix® IQ Portal using their online account. This includes platen selection, grid line selection, importing graphics, and basic sizing and rotation features.
Yes, users can store their graphics in a folder system within the Hotronix® IQ Portal for easy organization and recall.
ProPlace IQ™ Integrated System FAQs
The Hotronix® Dual Air Fusion ProPlace IQ™ can be purchased for $9,995, which includes the heat press machine complete with the projection alignment system.
Yes, the Hotronix® Dual Air Fusion ProPlace IQ™ is an integrated solution to the Fusion IQ® control board on new heat press plus ProPlace IQ™ integrated systems.
Users can wirelessly communicate via the Hotronix® IQ Portal for loading images for projection.
Yes, users can make fine adjustments of image placement locally on the machine via XY movements from the Fusion IQ® Control Board.
Yes, the integrated system includes a projector "Power Save" feature that enables the projector to not display when the heat press is over the top of the pressing station.
No, the integrated ProPlace IQ™ system is supported within the power of the machine and does not require a separate plug and outlet.
Yes, the integrated ProPlace IQ™ system can override the wireless connection and connect via HDMI, supporting all features of the Retro Mount system.
ProPlace IQ™ Retro Mount System FAQs
Yes, the ProPlace IQ™ is designed with ease of integration in mind. The equipment will be available later this summer as retrofitting piece that will fit current Dual Air Fusion IQ® systems. The retrofit system will require power from a wall source.
Visual marketing materials, including photos and videos, demonstrating the ease of retroftting the ProPlace IQ™ onto the Dual Air Fusion IQ° will be availble soon on the Retro Mount System listing.
No, the retro mount ProPlace IQ™ is not integrated with the Fusion IQ® control board. Users need to connect to the projector via HDMI input to project images to the platen.
ProPlace IQ™ works best with transfers that have a clear carrier or no carrier. Paper-backed transfers may pose a challenge.
Yes, the retrofit ProPlace IQ™ system requires a separate plug and outlet, preferably not the same outlet the heat press is plugged into.
Yes, ProPlace IQ™ technology can support the connectivity of external systems via HDMI.
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Often imitated, never duplicated; our dedicated team of technicians are capable of providing support to your product at any point of its life. Whether it be during the setup process or even years down the line where troubleshooting may be required, they'll have your back and provide a solution.
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In addition, this Stahls' Hotronix heat press machine come with a Manufacturer Warranty that will cover the following from the original date of purchase: (5) year warranty on major components (2) year warranty on the circuit board (1) year warranty on all other components
Stahls' carries all parts necessary to complete warranty service with the speed and efficiency that your business deserves. Warranty service does not include the cost of freight of the item to or from repair facilities. If parts and/or accessories are needed at any time during the warranty period, we will send them to you at no charge upon receipt of the defective part. Once the warranty period has ended, parts will be available at market price.
This is the first Heatpress I have ever owned. I did my first event on 8/24/2024. This unit performed superb. We did customs printing as they ordered. I am So pleased with this investment. Amazing quality and craftsmanship!