--- title: How Do I Calibrate My Heat Press Temperature? description: Ensuring your heat press is pressing at the proper temperature is vital to the success and durability of your heat transfer applications. --- [Skip to content](https://support.fmexpressions.com/how-do-i-calibrate-my-heat-press-temperature#main-content) [![FMExpressionsLogo](https://support.fmexpressions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FMExpressionsLogo.jpg?width=75&height=75&name=FMExpressionsLogo.jpg)](https://support.fmexpressions.com/?hsLang=en) - [\<- Back To FMExpressions.com](https://www.fmexpressions.com/) - [Contact Us](https://www.fmexpressions.com/pages/contact-us#contactus) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [\<- Back To FMExpressions.com](https://www.fmexpressions.com/) - [Contact Us](https://www.fmexpressions.com/pages/contact-us#contactus) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [FM Expressions Help Center](https://support.fmexpressions.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [About Heat Transfers](https://support.fmexpressions.com/about-heat-transfers?hsLang=en) June 2, 2026 # How Do I Calibrate My Heat Press Temperature? Ensuring your heat press is pressing at the proper temperature is vital to the success and durability of your heat transfer applications.   **Check Your Temperature Before Every Pressing Session** Using an Infrared Thermometer (contactless) is the best way to ensure that your heat press is accurately heating to the specified temperature.   **Platens Can Lose Energy If Frequently Pressing** As you press and press and press, certain platens simply can not keep up with the required temperature. Essentially, the platen is losing it's heat to the garments/transfers and this can result in issues with your transfers not applying properly if you don't allow the platen to heat back to the proper temperature before your next pressing.   **Check For Even Temperature** Ensure your platen is heating EVENLY so that each and every inch of your press is getting the heat required. If you have more than a 2-3F degree difference between the hottest and coldest areas on the platen, it may be time to consider upgrading. - [About Heat Transfers](https://support.fmexpressions.com/about-heat-transfers?hsLang=en) - [Artwork Resources](https://support.fmexpressions.com/artwork-resources?hsLang=en) - [Ordering](https://support.fmexpressions.com/ordering?hsLang=en) [![FMExpressionsLogo-1](https://support.fmexpressions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FMExpressionsLogo-1.jpg?width=75&height=75&name=FMExpressionsLogo-1.jpg "FMExpressionsLogo-1")](http://fmexpressions.com) 401 Taylor Avenue, Gordonsville, VA 22942 [(888) 788-7133](tel:+18887887133) Copyright © FM Expressions