HIX PREMIER PRINTERS

Manual Screen Printer

CONVERTIBLE/RALLY/CRUISE/GT SERIES

OWNER’S MANUAL

6 Color / 4 Station
CRUISE model shown

For Customer Service, Call 1-800-835-0606

or Visit www.hixcorp.com
CONTENTS
Printer/ Assembly 2-4
Set Printhead 5
Screen Installation & Adjustment 6
PrePress and Registering 7-11
Gas Spring Replacement 12-13
HIX Manual Printers 14-15
Warranty 16
BEFORE warranty repair you MUST get Prior Authorization:

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 PRINTER ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED:
(2) 9/16” Wrench
(2) 1/2” Wrench
(1) 7/8“ Socket and Ratchet
(1) Phillips Screwdriver
Assembly (if press is assembled/ partially assembled go to next step)
ARM ASSEMBLY
1. Slide each arm under the flange nut on lower print wheel, and then
tighten from the bottom.
2. Insert the additional (2) 1/2” bolts (Fig 1) to print arm flanges and
tighten.
BASE ASSEMBLY
Empty the contents of ALL cartons on the floor.
NOTE: This will require two people.
1. Place leg assembly on floor, leveling pads down.
2. Align base with (4) holes on leg assembly. (2 people re quired)
3. Tighten the (4) 3/8” bolts down to leg assembly with 9/16” wrench.
4. To level printer adjust leveling pads and tighten jam nuts.

Fig 1
PRINT HEAD ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the nut, bearing cap cardboard
tube and plastic shrinkwrap from spindle
(Fig 2).
2. Remove the top bearing from spindle and
set on a clean cloth.
3. Place print head wheel assembly over
spindle.
Fig 2
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NOTE: Make sure the bearing is seated evenly in the bearing race on the
bottom of the printwheel assembly such that wheel assembly turns
freely. 2 people required (Fig 3).

Fig 3
4. Place the tapered end of the bearing into the top race
of the printwheel assembly and hand tighten the cap
on screw until snug. The cap on screw can then be
tightened an additional ¼ turn by inserting a rod into
the hole in the top of the bearing cap. (Fig 4) Fig 4
SHIRTBOARD POSITION
5. Holding the bearing cap in place, tighten the nut firmly on the top of
the spindle assembly.
NOTE: Spin and gently rock both upper and lower printwheels to assure
bearings are seated properly (Fig 5).

Fig 5
Attach shirtboards on the print arms, flat
side in, push the shirtboard to the back
until they rest just under the print head and
tighten them using the knobs located on
the side FIRST. Tighten the bottom knob
second on the shirtboard clamps (Fig 6).

Fig 6

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 PRINTER ASSEMBLY
REGISTRATION GUIDE ALIGNMENT
1. Lower all print heads (Fig. 7). Tighten the (2) bolts (Fig. 8) that secure
the registration guide bracket to the arm.
Print Heads Down Two Bolts

Fig. 7 Fig. 8
NOTE: This procedure must be done to ensure all print heads will register
for printing.
BRAKE WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
1. The brake wheel is mounted so as to allow the wheel to be raised or
lowered to provide the braking action desired.
2. Loosen the retaining bolt and align brake wheel under a print arm.
3. Insert a Phillips screwdriver into the hole on the brake wheel shaft.
(Fig. 9)
4. Raise or lower the brake wheel by moving the screwdriver to the desired
brake resistance (Fig. 9).

Fig. 9
5. Tighten the retaining bolt and check the braking action.
6. Re-adjust if needed.

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 SET PRINTHEAD

NOTICE: Failing to properly set up

printhead level will not allow
print to be registered.

YOUR HIX PRESS MUST BE REGISTERED ON CONTACT!

(Meaning the exposed screen is touching the shirtboard. )
1. Front to rear adjustment. Insert Screen into screen clamp (see
page 6) and adjust the screen tilt adjustment (see page 9).
Adjust so that the screen is parallel with the shirt board front to back,
and make sure your screen sits totally flat on the shirtboard. Or the
screen will slip when you tighten the ratchet handles. (See handles on
page 7 Fig. 13)
2. Left to right/ Parallel adjustment. Be sure the back screen clamp (or
cross tube holding side clamps) is level and parallel in relationship to
the shirtboard. (Left to right on the shirtboard) There are two bolts that
secure the back clamp (or crosstube) to the lower registration plate.
Slightly loosen nuts holding these bolts. The left side of the back
clamp (or crosstube) is oversized which allows you to move the clamp
(or crosstube) to align the screen parallel to the shirt board. Adjust to
parallel and tighten.
NOTE: If not level after tightening repeat steps 1 and 2 above.
WARNING: Failing to level this section of the printer will cause an un-even
contact from the left to the right or front to rear. This may
will cause the screen to “slip” or move when you tighten the
registration ratchet handles.

Back clamp Cross tube that holds side clamps

Front to Rear
Left to Right
Screen n
ot level

Screen Level

Not to scale Shirtboard Shirtboard

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 SCREEN INSTALL. & ADJUST.
FOR BACK CLAMPS: (FIG. 10)
1. 1. Loosen both black knobs on the back clamp and center the screen
in the clamp making sure the screen is all the way inside the clamp.
2. 2. Tighten the black knobs so that they securely grip the screen.
FOR SIDE CLAMPS: (FIG. 11 AND 12)
(If the side clamp is not attached see Fig 12)
1. Loosen the two black adjustment knobs on each side clamp wide
enough to accept the screen.
2. Loosen the angled back knob on the back of each side clamp and
move clamps far enough apart on the cross tube so that the screen
will fit into the clamps.
3. Insert the screen into the side clamps and press clamps inward so that
they are against the sides of the screen frame and centered over the
shirtboard. Center on the crosstube.
4. Gently tighten the angled knobs on the cross tube.
NOTE: Do not overtighten.
5. Tighten the two black knobs on each side clamp to securely grip the
screen.

Back Clamp Fig. 10 Side Clamp Fig. 11

Slide this
side over
cross tube.

Fig. 12

NOTE: The bolt securing the left hand side of the cross tube is in an over-
sized hole allowing for adjustment if a screen is slightly warped
or twisted. Likewise, printers configured with the back clamp fea-
ture a similar slotted hole which exists to allow for leveling of the
screen.
Remember if you modify this adjustment for a warped screen, to
reset printhead for flat screen (see page 5)
Loosen the nuts on the cross tube or the back clamp. Adjust up or
down so that the screen is parallel (right to left) to the shirt board.

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 PREPRESS & REGISTRATION
NOTICE: Before printing follow these steps below.
1. The first step involves setting all ratchet handles
micro register heads to a neutral
position. This can be done by
loosening the ratchet handles ap-
proximately a 1/4 turn (Fig. 13) and
then turning the three registration
knobs (Fig. 14) until the arrow tab
points (Fig. 15) to the center of the
inscribed cross hairs.
Perform this adjustment on every
print head that takes a screen.
Fig. 13

registration
knobs

Fig. 14

Fig. 15

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2. Center, level, and tape your art/
film positive (normally the black
or trap) on one shirt board using
a T-Square and a ruler. Roughly
center or position to desired lo-
cation. Make sure all printable
images lie within the bound-
ary of the shirtboard. (Fig. 16)
Then register your screens to
the film positive (see page 9).
(film positive- Any artwork on
a clear film that can be used to Fig. 16
expose a screen.
3. Optionally, if you do not have a positive or vellum; you can spray tack
adhesive on the shirt board, then load a shirt or pellon onto the board.
Then “print” the black/darkest color or keyline positive directly onto the
shirt or pellon. Cure, then register your screens to this print (see page
9). (keyline positive- the outline that traps all other color separation
positives. pellon- test print material, so to not ruin usable material.)
NOTE: Slight adjustments to the shirtboard to improve alignment may be
necessary.
4. To adjust the shirtboard: (Fig.
17) Loosen the shirt board and
position so that it lines up with the
screen frame when it is lowered
into the horizontal position.
REMEMBER to tighten the side knob
first and then the bottom/larger knob.
5. Lower the screen onto the shirt
board with the taped artwork.
6. Loosen the screen clamps on back Fig. 17
clamp models or angled back
knob on side clamp presses and
center the screens side to side if
needed.
Note: Keep side to side
in mind you
still want the
screen to fit
tight against
the back of the
screen clamps
to improve sup-
port. (Fig. 18) Fig. 18
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7. Lower your screen all the way down to the shirt board. You may have
to use the off contact adjustor (Fig. 19) and your screen leveler (Fig.
20) to achieve front to rear “contact” with the shirt board. Now slightly
loosen the ratchet handles. You should be able to notice the movement
of the screen after adjusting the three adjustment nuts. (Fig. 14)
off contact adjustor screen leveler

Fig. 19 Fig. 20

Shirtboard Shirtboard

If not parallel left to right see page 5, step #2.

8. Looking through the screen (Fig. 21) use the adjustment knobs. (Fig. 22-23)

Fig. 21 Fig. 22
Once you have achieve perfect lineup with the screen and art, hold the
screen down with your hand and then working back and forth, gently
snug up the ratchet handles (Fig. 23) until the screen is firmly locked
in place. Recheck your registration then use the off contact and the
screen leveling adjustment to raise the screen approximately 1/16” off
the shirtboard surface.
NOTE: If your ratchet handles are too tight you may cause damage to the
adjustment nuts by forcing them. (Fig. 23)

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If your clamps are too loose when you begin the adjustments (Fig.
23) your screen may jump out of registration during final clamping.
(See page 5)
ratchet handles

registration
knobs

Fig. 23
9. Before proceeding to the next print head alignment, measure the dis-
tance between the end of the shirt board clamp and the registration
guide on the print arm. This distance should be the same for all the
other shirt boards in the setup process. (Fig. 24) Adjust if necessary
see shirtboard position pg. 3

Fig. 24
NOTE: Over time the bushings (Fig. 25) between the micro-registration and
the H-Arm could become worn and create play in the print head.
This play can cause prints to fall out of registration. An adjustment
to the registration take-up nut (Fig. 26) on the micro-registration
will need to be made.
Fig. 25

Fig. 26

H-Arm

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 PREPRESS & REGISTRATION
Allen screws H-Arm bolt
registration
take-up nut

1. Loosen the two Allen screws on the registration take-up nut.

2. Loosen the 1/4-20x0.750 bolt on the opposite side of main pivot
pin as the registration take-up nut.
3. Turn the registration take-up nut clockwise to tighten the
space and remove any play. BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVER
TIGHTEN.
4. Tighten the two Allen screws and bolt from steps 1 and 2.

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 GAS SPRING REPLACEMENT
1. Remove shirtboard and install the jacket hold down board onto the arm.
Place the off-contact compensation cap over bolt head (Fig. 33).
NOTE: This cap compensates for the height increase of the jacket board
over a standard board.

2. Adjust the rubber grip blades so that they are parallel with the edge of
the board. Gap adjustment will vary depending on the jacket and liner
thickness. (Fig. 34)

3. Center jacket over platen (Fig. 35) with latch protruding.

NOTE: On small or youth size jackets, it may be necessary to unzip the
Fig. 38
(2) Spacers

H-Arm
Bolt
& Nut

jacket front first.

Inclination Link

Fig. 39
4. Lower the holddown into position
(Fig. 36) and lock the toggle
latch. Check the jacket position
to ensure it is centered properly
before printing. Reposition grip
(step 2) as necessary.
Flathead
screw
5. Lock the toggle latch so
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 GAS SPRING REPLACEMENT
will not tend to creep up (Fig. 37).
(2) Bushings to
NOTE: It is wise to “pre-flash” each be retained for
jacket before the first print is use with new
made to prevent shrinking of gas spring
the jacket, which can cause
registration problems when
doing multi-color prints.

Fig. 40

ITEM QTY PART # DESCRIPTION

1 2 10702 BOLT 1/4-20x1-1/2 ZPS
2 2 17111 Nut Hex 0420 NC ZP
3 1 18382 O-RING
4 1 29991 ROD END 3/8x3/8-24 RH
5 1 30007 ROD END 3/8x3/8-24 LH
6 2 47753 NUT HEX JAM 3/8-16 NC ZP
7 1 69302 SCREW MCH 3/8-16x1 FHSL
8 1 86017 KNOB, 5/16-18 CLAMPING
9 2 86850 BOLT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4
10 1 89326 SPRING, 150# GAS
11 1 1010600 ASSY, H-ARM
12 1 1010610 ASSY, PRINT HEAD BRACKET
13 2 1011032 BUSHING, GAS SPRING
14 1 1011033 SHAFT, H-ARM PIVOT
15 2 1011080 SPACER, GAS SPRING UPPER
16 2 1152004 SPACER, ROD END
17 1 1157002 ADJUSTMENT LOCK NUT
18 1 1157003 TUBE, KNURLED ADJUSTMENT
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HIX MANUAL SCREEN PRINTERS
CONVERTIBLE SERIES

4 color / 2 station 4 color / 4 station

Bench Printer Bench Printer

• Back clamps
• Micro adjustment
• 15x15 wooden shirt platen
• Dual machined rotary print wheel
• Cast and machined head assemble
with full parallel off-contact adjustment

Rotary print wheel and head assembly can be put on a floor mount base to
upgrade to Rally Series Premier Printer.

RALLY SERIES

4 color / 4 station 6 color / 4 station

Premier Rotary Printer Premier Rotary Printer

• Back clamps
• Aluminum shirt platen
• Micro adjustment
• Dual machined rotary print wheel
• Cast and machined head
assemble with full parallel off-contact
adjustment

6 color / 6 station
Premier Rotary Printer

Back clamps can be replaced with side clamp to upgrade to

Cruise Series Premier Printer.

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HIX MANUAL SCREEN PRINTERS
CRUISE SERIES

6 color / 4 station 6 color / 6 station

Premier Rotary Printer Premier Rotary Printer

• Side clamps
• Aluminum shirt platen
• Micro adjustment
• Dual machined rotary print wheel
• Cast and machined head assemble with
full parallel off-contact adjustment

Air Assist kit can be added to upgrade to GT Series Premier Printer.

GT SERIES

6 color / 4 station 6 color / 6 station

Premier Rotary Printer Premier Rotary Printer

AIR ASSIST
• Side clamps
• Aluminum shirt platen
• Micro adjustment
• Dual machined rotary print wheel
• Cast and machined head assemble with
full parallel off-contact adjustment
• Air Assist

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 WARRANTY
(Effective 3/1/2020)
HIX will automatically register the equipment on the date it was shipped to you or your distributor. If the
equipment was not purchased directly from HIX, but through a distributor (either domestic or foreign), please
keep a copy of their sales invoice showing the serial number and date it was sold/shipped to you with this war-
ranty. In this case, we will use the distributor’s invoice date as the beginning warranty date. STAPLE A COPY
OF YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE TO THIS WARRANTY and keep in a safe place to provide verification of
your warranty should a problem occur. Thank you.
Please fill in the following information and attach a copy of your receipt for your records.
Date Purchased: From:
Model #: Serial #:
This warranty applies to equipment manufactured by the HIX Corporation (HIX), Pittsburg, Kansas, U.S.A.
HIX warrants to the original purchaser, its Ovens and Dryers, Heat Transfer Machines, Textile Printers, Spot
Heaters, and Exposure Units against defects in workmanship and material, except for wear and tear for a
period of “One Year” from the date of purchase. HIX warrants Accessories for a period of 90 days from the
date of purchase. doughXpress products are covered under separate warranty.
In the event of a defect, HIX, at its option, will repair, replace or substitute the defective item at no cost
during this warranty period subject to the limitations of insurance and shipping costs stated below (excludes
labor).
In the case of heat transfer presses (except the Hobby Lite and Large Format presses), HIX warrants the
heat casting for the “Life” of the machine for the original purchaser. If a part becomes obsolete at the time
for repair, and/or cannot be reasonably substituted for, HIX will credit, at half the then current list price or last
recorded price, only that part toward a new machine or any product HIX offers. This credit offer shall be the
sole responsibility of the HIX Corporation in the event of an obsolete part.
This warranty does not cover belts, rail tape, pads, mug wraps, canvas, rubber blankets, bulbs, glass.
Warranty does not cover damages due to accident, misuse/abuse, alterations or damage due to neglect, ship-
ping or lack of proper lubrication or maintenance. HIX shall not be responsible for repairs or alterations made
by any person without the prior written authorization by HIX. This warranty is the sole and exclusive warranty
of HIX and no person, agent, distributor, or dealer of HIX is authorized to change, amend or modify the terms
set forth herein, in whole or in part.
In the case of a problem with the equipment identified herein, HIX Corporation should be contacted during
regular business hours to discuss the problem and verify an existing warranty. HIX personnel will assist the
customer to correct any problems which can be corrected through operation or maintenance instructions,
simple mechanical adjustments, or replacement of parts. In the event the problem cannot be corrected by
phone, and upon the issuance of a return authorization by HIX, the equipment shall be returned to HIX or an
authorized service representative. All insurance, packaging and shipment/freight costs are solely the respon-
sibility of the customer, and not that of HIX, and HIX shall not be responsible for improper packaging, handling
or damage in transit. Contact HIX customer service for complete return authorization information. Correct
shipping boxes are available from HIX.
This expressed warranty is given in lieu of any and all other warranties, whether expressed or implied,
including but not limited to those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and constitutes the
only warranty made by HIX Corporation.
In no event shall HIX’s liability for breach of warranty extend beyond the obligation to repair or replace the
nonconforming goods. HIX shall not be liable for any other damages, either incidental or consequential, or the
action as brought in contract, negligence or otherwise.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.

Design and Manufacturers of Graphic Imaging, Commercial Food, Industrial and Custom Drying Equipment
1201 E. 27th Terrace • Pittsburg, KS 66762 • U.S.A.
Web site: www.hixcorp.com • Phone: (800) 835-0606 • Fax: 620-231-1598
E-Mail: [email protected] • E-Mail: [email protected]
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