Seal 500T-X press info

[Jim Rhoades]

I just picked up a Seal 500T-X. I cleaned it up as best as I could. It heats just fine. It came without a manual. Does anyone know of a link to download a owners manual? The platen really needs a good cleaning. I'll order some cleaner but in the absence of a manual do I remove the ten screws on the top to release the platen? I think I have to remove it to really scrub at it. Any advise would be helpful, thanks.

[MJSfoto1956]

I dry mount using a heavy release board between the platen and my material -- the has the added benefit of facilitating dry-mounting pieces larger than my 500 as well as eliminating any possibility of grunge on the platen affecting the print. You can order these release boards from Adorama or B&H.