Mug Press

What is it?

The DK3 Digital Mug Press is a specialty press, exclusively for pressing mugs. This press is a full wrap-around, handle-to-handle, top-to-bottom printing mug press. It can press images up to 5" high, and as close as 1/2" from the handle, depending on the mug size.

What does the Makerplace provide?

• DK3 Digital Mug Press
• Teflon sheets
• Butcher Paper
• Hot pads

What do I need?

• A mug
• A design created with the Cricut Maker or Silhouette Cameo machine using Cricut Infusible Ink or a design printed on the Makerplace's Sublimation Printer.
  • Cricut Infusible Ink only works with some ceramics

How do I use it?

1. Turn on the heat press using the Power switch on the back, right-hand side of the machine.
2. Set the desired temperature by pressing the Temp button and then using the up and down arrows to reach desired temperature. Press the Temp button again.
3. Set the desired heating time by pressing the up and down arrows to reach desired length of time (in seconds).
4. Adjust the pressure using the pressure knob to accommodate the size of the mug.
5. When the heat press reaches the desired temperature, it is ready to go.
6. Attach infusible ink design in position using heat resistant tape.
7. Place the mug into the heat press.
8. Pull handle down into position until it locks. Timer will start to count down.
9. When timer beeps, release handle to lift press.
10. Follow directions for materials to remove transfer papers.

What materials can I use?

• You can find materials at Cricut.com, Michaels, Jo-Ann, Amazon, and more
• Cricut recommends using Cricut Infusible Ink Blanks for designs using Infusible Ink

More resources

• How to Use DK3 Digital Mug Press
• Introduction to the DK3 Digitial Mug Press
• DK3 Digital Mug Press Instruction Manual

Tips & Tricks

Cricut Infusible Ink

Cricut Infusible Ink bleeds into the fabric or ceramic material for a soft, long-lasting design.

• Cricut Infusible Ink only works with certain ceramics.
  • Cricut Infusible Ink Blanks include a t-shirt, tote bag, and baby onesie.
• Only certain ceramics, like dye-sublimation mugs work with Infusible Ink designs.
• Parchment paper is necessary for Cricut Infusible Ink designs, so the ink does not bleed onto the heat press.
• Heat resistant tape, which can be bought from Cricut, is also necessary for securing the design and parchment paper.
  • Non-heat resistant tape can ruin your ceramic.