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Miro 24

Miro 24 - Operation Guide

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  • 116 instructions
  • 2 videos
  • 2 chapters
  • Updated 2026-02-17

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Safety Tips

DTF Equipment Safety Practices and General Guidelines

  1. 0:01Filter Maintenance Requirements
  2. 0:38Powder Handling and End-of-Day Safety
  3. 1:06Personal Protective Equipment Recommendations
Written steps5

Filter Maintenance Requirements

Watch this part0:01
  1. Identify that the Phoenix Air unit contains internal filters that require replacement.
  2. Note that the unit includes a HEPA filter and a charcoal filter.
  3. Replace both filters on a monthly basis.
  4. Apply the same monthly filter replacement schedule to the L2 purifier.
  5. Apply the same monthly filter replacement schedule to the Miro 13.

Ventilation Best Practices

What you need

  • Built-in purifiers do not replace proper room ventilation
  • Open a window when operating equipment indoors
  • Use a fan to create airflow
  • Maintain steady air circulation around the equipment

Powder Handling and End-of-Day Safety

Watch this part0:38

What you need

  • Improves powder longevity
  • Reduces airborne exposure
  • Enhances user safety in homes and workplaces
  1. After finishing printing for the day, return all unused powder back into its original bag.
  2. Seal the powder bag properly after use.

Personal Protective Equipment Recommendations

Watch this part1:06

What you need

  • Gloves
  • Protective eyewear
  • Face mask

Additional Safety Resources

What you need

  • Contact your local dealer with safety-related questions
  • Request material safety data sheets when needed
  • Follow all provided safety documentation and guidelines

Operation & Maintenance

Prestige L Series DTF Printer with Miro 24 - Operation, End-of-Day Maintenance, and Heat Pressing Guide

  1. 0:01Overview and Applicability
  2. 0:29Printer Preparation and Nozzle Check
  3. 1:32Positioning the Miro 24
  4. 2:06Media Wheel Setup
  5. 2:54Preheating Setup
  6. 3:32Printing and Film Feeding
  7. 4:40Powder Station Engagement
  8. 5:51Auto Mode and Takeup Reel Setup
  9. 7:33Monitoring and Operator Guidance
  10. 8:06Final Film Advancement
  11. 8:45Film Cutting and Final Cure
  12. 9:45Removing Final Film
  13. 10:16End-of-Day Maintenance - Miro 24
  14. 13:13Powder Station Cleaning
  15. 15:02Maintenance Completion
  16. 15:36Heat Pressing the Transfer
  17. 17:40Completion
Written steps17

Overview and Applicability

Watch this part0:01

What you need

  • Applies to all Prestige L series printers
  • Demonstration shown using Prestige L2
  • Covers printing operation, Miro 24 end-of-day maintenance, and heat pressing

Printer Preparation and Nozzle Check

Watch this part0:29
  1. Complete daily printer maintenance tasks including white ink agitation, ink circulation, ink filling, and two head cleanings.
  2. Open DTF Station Pilot software.
  3. Perform a nozzle check.
  4. Check whether the nozzle pattern is printing on or too far from the media guide.
  5. Reset and adjust the print start position as needed.
  6. Set the print start position close to the media guide to maximize print width.
  7. Ensure nozzle check quality is acceptable to prevent banding and color accuracy issues.
  8. Refer to daily maintenance videos if issues persist.

Positioning the Miro 24

Watch this part1:32
  1. Move the Miro 24 to the front of the printer.
  2. Raise the preheating platen.
  3. Adjust the platen height using the screws so the film touches the preheating platen during printing.
  4. Align the preheating platen with the center of the film, not the printer body.
  5. Press the down button on the printer control panel to release the film into the center position.
  6. Lock the Miro 24 wheels to prevent movement.

Media Wheel Setup

Watch this part2:06
  1. Remove the media wheel from the powder station.
  2. Measure the width of the film.
  3. Semi-tighten the media wheel to allow lateral adjustment.
  4. Avoid overtightening to prevent bending the rod.
  5. Press the down button to advance the film to the edge of the preheating platen.

Preheating Setup

Watch this part2:54
  1. Confirm the Miro 24 power cord is connected.
  2. Turn on Miro 24 power.
  3. Turn on the preheating function.
  4. Set the preheating temperature to 50 C initially.
  5. Increase temperature gradually up to 80 C only if powder residue does not release easily.
  6. Understand preheating removes static and moisture from the film.

Printing and Film Feeding

Watch this part3:32
  1. Open the RIP software and send the print job to the printer.
  2. Pause printing when the print reaches the edge of the preheating platen.
  3. Open the heating chamber cover.
  4. Feed the film into the heating chamber.
  5. Use provided clamps to hold the film down with weight.
  6. Gently pull the film toward the back.
  7. Resume printing.
  8. If the heating chamber has been powered previously, wear gloves.

Powder Station Engagement

Watch this part4:40
  1. Pause printing when the printed image reaches the bottom of the powder station.
  2. Attach the media wheel to the grooved section of the powder station.
  3. Pour a small amount of powder into the media wheel.
  4. Pull the clamp to the edge of the oven.
  5. Close and lock the heating chamber cover.
  6. Resume printing.
  7. Turn on main heating and shaking power.
  8. Set curing temperature to 135 C by default.
  9. Adjust temperature later based on film and environment.
  10. Adjust shaking intensity using the control knob.

Auto Mode and Takeup Reel Setup

Watch this part5:51
  1. Monitor film alignment at the bottom of the powder station.
  2. Pull film manually from the back to maintain alignment.
  3. Continue pulling until the film reaches the takeup reel motor.
  4. Remove clamps carefully once sufficient slack is created.
  5. Feed the film under the tension rod.
  6. Tape the film to the takeup reel.
  7. Turn on the takeup reel motor.
  8. Add more powder up to the height of the media wheel rod.
  9. Avoid overfilling to prevent film tension issues.

Monitoring and Operator Guidance

Watch this part7:33

What you need

  • Periodically check powder level
  • Monitor curing temperature
  • Inspect cured transfers
  • Do not walk away if operating for the first time
  • Stay nearby until familiar with system behavior

Final Film Advancement

Watch this part8:06
  1. Open Pilot software.
  2. Click the Print tab.
  3. Locate the current or past job print speed.
  4. Click the advance film button.
  5. Set advancing increment to 300 mm minimum, recommended 300 to 500 mm.
  6. Match film feed speed to linear meters per hour.
  7. Press forward to advance the film.
  8. Increase increment if desired based on workflow preference.

Film Cutting and Final Cure

Watch this part8:45
  1. When pinch rollers stop, use a blade to cut the film from the printer.
  2. Slowly feed film into the powder station.
  3. Maintain steady feed speed to prevent undercuring.
  4. Turn off takeup reel power when film reaches powder shaking area.
  5. Release remaining film gradually.
  6. Drop final section into powder station.
  7. Wait 1 to 2 minutes to fully cure final section.
  8. Reduce shaking intensity.
  9. Turn off shaking power.
  10. Disable preheating.

Removing Final Film

Watch this part9:45
  1. Hold the film with one hand.
  2. Manually rotate the takeup reel or use low-speed motor option.
  3. Wear gloves due to high film temperature.
  4. Roll film slowly to prevent image transfer or sticking.
  5. Remove film core.
  6. Cut transfers as needed.

End-of-Day Maintenance - Miro 24

Watch this part10:16
  1. Open the main oven chamber.
  2. Turn off all power except main power to allow purifier operation.
  3. Let purifier run for at least 5 minutes.
  4. Allow heat chamber temperature to decrease.
  5. Detach Miro 24 from the printer.
  6. Lower the preheating platen.
  7. Turn off main power.
  8. Wipe inside the heating chamber using a lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol.
  9. Remove all glycerin buildup.
  10. Pay extra attention to the right side near wiring.
  11. Wipe the top surface of the oven.
  12. Close the oven cover.
  13. Clean the outer filter cover.
  14. Open filter cover and clean around the fan.
  15. Replace purifier filter, air vent filter, and fabric top cover monthly.

Powder Station Cleaning

Watch this part13:13

What you need

  • Store powder away from air, moisture, and dust
  • Store in a cool, dry room around 70 F
  • Maintain humidity below 35%
  • Keep used powder separate
  • Gradually mix used powder with new powder
  • Do not return used powder to original bag
  1. Wipe the preheating platen with isopropyl alcohol.
  2. Brush excess powder toward the bottom tray.
  3. Clean around the sensor without scratching.
  4. Remove the media wheel.
  5. Clean powder residue from the wheel and rod.
  6. Gently wipe the sensor face with lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol.
  7. Remove bottom powder tray.
  8. Pour powder into a lidded container.

Maintenance Completion

Watch this part15:02
  1. Reinstall the media wheel rod.
  2. Close the powder station cover.
  3. Cover the entire shaker with an equipment cover.
  4. Prevent dust and debris contamination.

Heat Pressing the Transfer

Watch this part15:36

What you need

  • Universal film: 150 C, 10 seconds, warm peel, optional second press 10 seconds
  • Quick Glide film: 140 C, 10 seconds, hot peel, optional second press 10 seconds
  • Peel Quick Glide immediately
  • Allow Universal film to cool at least 5 seconds before peeling
  • Alternative covers: cotton, polyester, canvas, parchment paper
  • Second press improves hand feel and reduces glycerin
  1. Turn on the heat press.
  2. Set appropriate temperature, time, and pressure.
  3. Thread and center the garment on the lower platen.
  4. Pre-press garment for 5 to 10 seconds.
  5. Place film onto garment.
  6. Cover with a Teflon sheet.

Completion

Watch this part17:40

What you need

  • Refer to separate printer maintenance video for printer-only maintenance

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