Panenka Designs Thermal Imaging Machine
Taking it back to a more classic and simple design, Panenkas Thermal Imager is an old-school thermal style burner but with high quality results by todays standards. It is reliable in both performance and safety with features like a manual feed switch and automatic overheat protection, also making this machine easy to maintain and keep jam-free. Thi stencil image copier has a 1350 watt output and is compatible with a 20 amp fuse. The maximum carrier width is 9.25.Clear carriers are recommended for use with Panenka thermal machines; please see below for a list of accessories and replacement pieces.
The Thermal Imager is engineered and manufactured in Germany. German Thermal Imagers will only transfer from carbon toner copies (copiers and laser printers); please use carbon-based copies as this will provide the best results. Standard inkjet/CMYK printers will not work since it is not carbon-based, Modern inkjet printers, such as the Canon Pixma models, contain a pigmented cartridge that is compatible with the Panenka Thermal Imager. Please view the gallery of images for an example of a standard ink copy next to a pigment copy, as well as a comparison of the Spirit Classic Purple and the Green stencil paper (on right). The Green paper shows better results on the same speed-setting.
Tips: In order to regulate the intensity of energy used for the copying process, you can vary the speed ranging from 1 to 10 (Note you cannot adjust the lamp; it always burns at the same intensity). Stencil papers from different manufacturers, brands, and batches vary, so it is important to test and find the appropriate speed-setting for the stencil paper you use. It is recommended to start on speed-setting 8.0 (generally, settings between 6.5 and 8.0 have been found to be optimal), and adjust to find the best setting for your situation. Faster speed equals a higher number, resulting in a lighter copy. Slower speeds equals a lower number, resulting in a darker copy.
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