That’s where an auto press comes in.
Let me confess: I’m an absolute beginner when it comes to HTV crafting.
It is, I assure you, completely idiot-proof, offering fantastic results every time.
So be sure to fill your basket now!
This avoids yet more workspace being gobbled up, which is always appreciated.
The pull-out board features smooth action, and clicks back into place easily.
On the left hand are buttons to set the temperature and time.
Hold the temperature button to change units.
Underneath the display are three buttons for preset modes, manual control, and automatic press mode.
This glows green when up to temperature and ready to press, and red otherwise.
It couldn’t be simpler.
Features
A heat press is a very simple machine, really.
But as far as useful heat press features go, the HTVRONT Auto Heat Press ticks all the boxes.
This is useful for things like dye-sublimation on wood blocks.
The machine will automatically detect the height of the material to determine how much pressure to apply.
However, you won’t be able to use it for projects on unusual surfaces, like hats.
For those, you’ll need more specialized equipment.
Turn it on via the main power switch, then select your desired temperature.
Most of the HTVRONT materials require around 310F, for 10-15 seconds.
With that target set, continue to lay out your design.
Pull the HTVRONT Auto Heat Press drawer out, and lay down your object or material.
You don’t want to melt the plastic onto the heated plate.
Press that, and wait!
At this point, it’s a hands-off operation for safety.
When you’re done, pull out the drawer and examine your design.
Wait a minute or two and attempt to peel off the backing plastic.
If you better repeat the same item multiple times, press theAutobutton.
Now the press will descend whenever you poke the drawer back into place.
So what’s the difference between the Cricut and the HTVRONT heat presses?
The HTVRONT offers an automated mode thanks to the innovative pull-out drawer system.
The Cricut press costs around $800.
That’s not easy to justify for the average hobby crafter.
That’s not a typo.
But does a heat press really need an app?
In fact, the complicated dials and USB connectivity of the Cricut machine have been criticized by other reviewers.
Is HTVRONT The Auto Heat Press for Everyone?
I was expecting a much steeper learning curve, but so far, everything has come out really well.
Are there any downsides to the HTVRONT Auto Heat Press?
A few minor things that I noticed.
In addition, the Teflon sheet can sometimes stick through static to the hot ironing plate.
