STAMP CARE

MaxLight, PSI & Slim
• To remove dust and dirt build-up on impression surface, place Scotch tape on face of stamp and remove.
• Repeat if necessary.

Quick Dry (Q.D.)
• When not in use, store your stamp with the bottom cover on and secure in the plastic bag provided with the stamp. Otherwise, the ink will evaporate.
• To remove dust and dirt build-up on impression surface, place Scotch tape on face of stamp and remove.
• Once a month, add a few drops of N.P. ink (other stamp ink may damage your stamp).

Ideal, Maxum & Woodmounts
• To remove dust and dirt build-up on impression surface, hold stamp upside down and expose stamp's die, take a damp brush (i.e. toothbrush) and brush off debris.


RE-INKING INSTRUCTIONS

MaxLight - use MAXLIGHT INK (other types of ink may damage your stamp)
• Remove the handle and place the required amount of MaxLight ink in the ink ports. Sizes do vary, so the amount of ink is determined by the size/model number. Divide the quantity of drops between the ink ports.
    Sizes 55, 75, 325, 305 = 3-4 drops
    Sizes 115, 125, 145 = 4-6 drops
    Sizes 185, 265 = 6-8 drops
    Sizes 165, 535 = 8-10 drops
    Sizes 245 = 10-12 drops
    Sizes 225 = 12-14 drops
    Sizes 275, 750 = 15-20 drops
    Sizes 700, 750, 800 = 20-24 drops
• Always re-ink with the same color of the original stamp.
• Leave stamp in upright position after inking. Let sit overnight.
• Repeat if necessary.
• To remove ink from hands, apply rubbing alcohol then wash with soap and water.

PSI & Slim - use MAXLIGHT INK (other types of ink may damage your stamp)
• Slide die box out by pushing from one end.
• While holding the die box in one hand, place a few drops of MaxLight ink in each hole. Do not touch the printing surface or place the die box on anything (ink may stain the object).
• Return the die box to stamp. Let sit overnight.
• Repeat if necessary.

Quick Dry (Q.D.) - use N.P. INK (other types of ink may damage your stamp)
• Slide die box out by pushing from one end.
• While holding the die box in one hand, place a few drops of N.P. ink in each hole (shake well). Do not touch the printing surface or place the die box on anything (ink may stain the object).
• Return the die box to stamp. Let sit overnight.
• Repeat if necessary.
• To remove ink from hands, apply rubbing alcohol then wash with soap and water.

Ideal & Maxum - use IDEAL/MAXUM INK (other types of ink may damage your stamp)
• Turn stamp upside down.
• Press down 1/16" to release ink pad.
• Slide out ink pad and apply a few drops of ink.
• Slide ink pad back in same direction taken out.