{"product_id":"geo-knight-dc8ap","title":"Geo Knight DC8AP Heat Press Automatic 6x8 Swing Away Combo","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.desc-img{width:40%;}@media screen and (max-width:768px){.desc-img{width:100%!important;}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTagless Labels and Patches Made Fast With the Geo Knight DC8AP Heat Press\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing small labels on a big platen wastes heat, scorches fabric where you don't want it, and leaves your hands sore by lunchtime. Why fight it? Hit the buttons and let air pressure do the work. The 6x8 label sized platen puts \u003cstrong\u003e800 lbs of force\u003c\/strong\u003e exactly where you need it, the automatic cycle runs itself, and the platens and tables swap out when the next job calls for a cap, a mug, or a patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic air operated pressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e pushbutton cycle with 800 lbs of applied force, no handle pulling needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlaten size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6x8, sized for tagless labels, patches, and small area work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital control:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32° to 600°F range, accurate to +\/-2°F, with 70 programmable presets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e regulator and gauge, 20 to 100 PSI, shop air compressor required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterchangeable platens and tables:\u003c\/strong\u003e swap to cap, mug, plate, or bottom heat configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e accommodates up to 1\" thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid steel welded frame with Teflon coated, 3\/4\" thick heat platen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFootprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115 lbs on a 16\"D x 12\"W counter space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e available in 120V or 220V (+$35 for 220V), 600W \/ 5A on 120V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e lifetime on the heat platen, 5 years on the frame, 3 years on the controller, 1 year on parts, plus free lifetime tech support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e $250 per press by FedEx in a 115 lb box, built to order in 1 to 2 weeks plus transit time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"desc-sep\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:1px;border:none;background:#d1d5db;margin:2rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePushbutton Pressing on the Geo Knight DC8AP Automatic Heat Press\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc-row\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1.5rem;align-items:flex-start;margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0638\/7337\/files\/geo-knight-dc8ap-label-press-pushbutton-air-cycle-steps.webp?v=1790824304\" alt=\"Geo Knight DC8AP Automatic Heat Press air cycle steps with 20-100 PSI gauge, timer and 800 lb force\" class=\"desc-img\" style=\"width:40%;display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"desc-col\" style=\"flex:1 1 260px;min-width:260px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAir power replaces muscle. Press the buttons and the head comes down smoothly, holds the set pressure through the whole cycle, then lifts on its own when the timer ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFatigue free operation\u003c\/strong\u003e through long production runs, with no handle to pull hundreds of times a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir regulator and gauge, 20 to 100 PSI\u003c\/strong\u003e, so every press repeats the same pressure (shop air compressor required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal applied force of 800 lbs max\u003c\/strong\u003e concentrated on a small label area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic digital timer with dual pre press timer\u003c\/strong\u003e for two stage jobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr class=\"desc-sep\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:1px;border:none;background:#d1d5db;margin:2rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the Geo Knight DC8AP Label Press Suits Small Area Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc-row\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1.5rem;align-items:flex-start;margin:0 0 0.5rem;flex-direction:row-reverse;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0638\/7337\/files\/geo-knight-dc8ap-automatic-heat-press-6x8-platen-size-comparison.webp?v=1790824308\" alt=\"Geo Knight DC8AP 6x8 platen size compared to 14x16 with tagless label and patch application icons\" class=\"desc-img\" style=\"width:40%;display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"desc-col\" style=\"flex:1 1 260px;min-width:260px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 6x8 platen is the right tool when a 14x16 heater would simply be in the way. This size is built for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTagless label printing\u003c\/strong\u003e applied inside collars and waistbands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbroidered patches and appliques\u003c\/strong\u003e, including thick ones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAny small pressing area\u003c\/strong\u003e where a large heat platen is not appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe swing away head moves clear of the table, so you can lay out the garment and position the label with your hands nowhere near the heater. Prefer to work by hand? The \u003cstrong\u003eDC8\u003c\/strong\u003e is the manual version of this press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr class=\"desc-sep\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:1px;border:none;background:#d1d5db;margin:2rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInterchangeable Platens Turn the Geo Knight DC8AP Swing Away Heat Press Into Several Machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc-row\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1.5rem;align-items:flex-start;margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0638\/7337\/files\/geo-knight-dc8ap-interchangeable-platens-attachments-grid.webp?v=1790824312\" alt=\"Geo Knight DC8AP Swing-Away Heat Press attachment options: bottom heat, cap, mug, plate and drop-on tables\" class=\"desc-img\" style=\"width:40%;display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"desc-col\" style=\"flex:1 1 260px;min-width:260px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Digital Combo platform is built around swappable \u003cstrong\u003eheat platens and tables\u003c\/strong\u003e. One frame, many jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom heat fixtures\u003c\/strong\u003e for thicker embroidered patches, appliques, and anything needing heat from the back side of the material (DKA-68BHT for 6x8 labels, DCP-35BHT for caps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCap attachment\u003c\/strong\u003e for the DC7AP configuration, the DCP-Cap DC-Air Cap Attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull wrap mug attachment\u003c\/strong\u003e (DC-Mug) and a \u003cstrong\u003eplate attachment\u003c\/strong\u003e (DC-Plate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop on tables\u003c\/strong\u003e in 3\" x 5\" and 3\" x 3\" for tight placement work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeflon extras\u003c\/strong\u003e such as the CTW-1416 14x16 Teflon Bottom Table Wrap with elastic corners and the TRM-SM1416 14x16 Teflon Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccommodates materials up to \u003cstrong\u003e1\" thick\u003c\/strong\u003e, so patches and layered goods fit without a fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr class=\"desc-sep\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:1px;border:none;background:#d1d5db;margin:2rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDigital Accuracy Behind the Geo Knight DC8AP Heat Transfer Press\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc-row\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1.5rem;align-items:flex-start;margin:0 0 0.5rem;flex-direction:row-reverse;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0638\/7337\/files\/geo-knight-dc8ap-heat-transfer-press-digital-control-stat-grid.webp?v=1790824316\" alt=\"Geo Knight DC8AP Swing-Away Heat Press digital controls: 32-600F range, +\/-2F accuracy, 70 presets\" class=\"desc-img\" style=\"width:40%;display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"desc-col\" style=\"flex:1 1 260px;min-width:260px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransfers fail when the heater lies about its temperature. This controller doesn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32° to 600°F range\u003c\/strong\u003e with readout accuracy of \u003cstrong\u003e+\/-2°F\u003c\/strong\u003e, switchable between °C and °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e70 programmable presets\u003c\/strong\u003e, so each label type or transfer brand gets its own recipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCycle counter\u003c\/strong\u003e records how many presses you have run, handy for costing jobs and tracking production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperCoil Microwinding™ heater technology\u003c\/strong\u003e in a Teflon coated \u003cstrong\u003e3\/4\" thick\u003c\/strong\u003e platen for even heat across the full 6x8 area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr class=\"desc-sep\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:1px;border:none;background:#d1d5db;margin:2rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty Coverage That Keeps the Geo Knight \u0026amp; Co DC8AP Heat Press Running\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc-row\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1.5rem;align-items:flex-start;margin:0 0 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0638\/7337\/files\/geo-knight-co-dc8ap-heat-press-warranty-coverage-chart.webp?v=1790824319\" alt=\"Warranty coverage chart for the Geo Knight DC8AP Heat Transfer Press with lifetime platen and 5-year frame\" class=\"desc-img\" style=\"width:40%;display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"desc-col\" style=\"flex:1 1 260px;min-width:260px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid steel welded framework, not bolted sheet metal. The coverage behind it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime warranty on the heat platen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 year warranty on the frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 year warranty on the controller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 year warranty on parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE LIFETIME tech support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 115 lbs on a 16\"D x 12\"W counter footprint, it sits on a bench without taking over the shop. Want it off the counter? The DKA-STAND universal stand handles that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr class=\"desc-sep\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:1px;border:none;background:#d1d5db;margin:2rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower and Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc-row\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1.5rem;align-items:flex-start;margin:0 0 0.5rem;flex-direction:row-reverse;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0638\/7337\/files\/geo-knight-dc8ap-heat-press-power-and-shipping-details.webp?v=1790824323\" alt=\"Geo Knight DC8AP power and shipping panel showing 600W 5A 120V, 220V option and $250 freight per press\" class=\"desc-img\" style=\"width:40%;display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"desc-col\" style=\"flex:1 1 260px;min-width:260px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 120V or 220V (+$35 for 220V). On 120V the press draws \u003cstrong\u003e600W \/ 5A\u003c\/strong\u003e, so a standard outlet is all you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping runs \u003cstrong\u003e$250 per press\u003c\/strong\u003e, by FedEx in a 115 lb box. Two presses ship at twice that rate. Each one is built to order, and air operated presses typically take 1 to 2 weeks to build, with transit time on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr class=\"desc-sep\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:1px;border:none;background:#d1d5db;margin:2rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0638\/7337\/files\/geo-knight-dc8ap-key-specification-badges.webp?v=1790824327\" alt=\"Key spec badges for the Geo Knight DC8AP Heat Press: 6x8 platen, 800 lb force, 32-600F, 70 presets\" class=\"desc-img\" style=\"width:40%;display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC8AP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlaten Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\" x 8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePress Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwing away, automatic, air operated, multipurpose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32° to 600°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature Accuracy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+\/-2°F, °C or °F readout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProgrammable Presets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal Applied Force\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 lbs max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAir Pressure Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 to 100 PSI (compressor required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeat Platen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTeflon coated, 3\/4\" thick, SuperCoil Microwinding™ heater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid steel welded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElectrical\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600W \/ 5A \/ 120V (available in 120V or 220V, +$35 for 220V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCounter Footprint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\"D x 12\"W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\"W x 24\"D x 24\"H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifetime heat platen, 5 year frame, 3 year controller, 1 year parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"desc-sep\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:1px;border:none;background:#d1d5db;margin:2rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Attachments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdf-listing\" style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0638\/7337\/files\/geo-knight-dc8ap-automatic-heat-press-manual.pdf?v=1790824333\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0638\/7337\/files\/geo-knight-dc8ap-automatic-heat-press-manual.webp?v=1790824336\" alt=\"Geo Knight DC8AP Automatic Heat Press Manual\" class=\"pdf-icon\" style=\"display:inline-block;height:auto;width:50px;vertical-align:middle;margin-inline-end:10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0638\/7337\/files\/geo-knight-dc8ap-automatic-heat-press-manual.pdf?v=1790824333\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeo Knight DC8AP Automatic Heat Press Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdf-listing\" style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0638\/7337\/files\/geo-knight-dc8ap-heat-press-machine-manual.pdf?v=1790824339\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0638\/7337\/files\/geo-knight-dc8ap-heat-press-machine-manual.webp?v=1790824341\" alt=\"Geo Knight DC8AP Heat Press Machine Manual\" class=\"pdf-icon\" style=\"display:inline-block;height:auto;width:50px;vertical-align:middle;margin-inline-end:10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0638\/7337\/files\/geo-knight-dc8ap-heat-press-machine-manual.pdf?v=1790824339\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeo Knight DC8AP Heat Press Machine Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Geo Knight","offers":[{"title":"120V","offer_id":48472961024137,"sku":"DC8AP","price":2575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"220V","offer_id":48473147146377,"sku":"DC8AP-220V","price":2610.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/0638\/7337\/files\/dc8ap-01-hero-real-photo.jpg?v=1791945942","url":"https:\/\/veprintshop.com\/products\/geo-knight-dc8ap","provider":"VE Printshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}