Setting Heat Shoe Temperature...
The laminator temperature should be adjusted according to the film thickness and
the item being laminated. See Table 1 below for recommended temperature
settings. Keep in mind that the temperatures listed are approximate and different
brands of laminating film may require different temperatures.
1. Turn the Heater switch on.
2. Use the Heater Thermostat Adjustment Knob on the left side of the laminator
to adjust the temperature of the Heat Shoes. Use the temperatures in Table 1
below as a guide.
Material Temperature Range
1.5 mil (.0015”) 310°F - 325°F
3 mil (.003”) 250°F - 265°F
Table 1
3. Turn the knob counter clockwise to reduce the temperature and clockwise to
increase the temperature. If reducing the temperature, wait several minutes for
the heat to drop to the proper operating temperature. When increasing tempera-
ture, the indicator lamp will come on as the laminator is heating up and go off
when it reaches operating temperature.
4. Check the thermometer to see if the desired temperature has been reached.
You may have to make a few minor adjustments before optimum temperature is
set.
LAMINATING
1. Be sure the heaters have been turned on and are at the proper temperature.
Be sure the film has been properly threaded.
Caution: Do not allow the temperature to exceed
350°F as this could cause the laminating film to
melt on the Heat Shoes.
2. Adjust the Paper Guide on the Feed Table so that the right edge of the item
will enter the laminator at the desired position.
3. Press the Machine Drive switch to the FWD position. The film will begin
moving through the laminator.
4. After clear laminating film exits the Pull Rollers at the rear of the machine you
may slide the first item to be laminated into the laminator with the right edge along
the Paper Guide.
Note:
You may want to run a test lamination first as any item that
passes between the Heat Shoes will be laminated and
cannot be recovered until it exits the rear of the laminator.
5. Additional items may be fed in sequence, keeping enough distance between
sheets for trimming.
6. After the last item has exited the Pull Rollers, turn the Machine Drive switch
off.
7. Use the Zippy Cutter to cut across the film to remove the laminated items from
the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The following guide will assist you with most problems that may be encountered
when laminating.
PROBLEM: Laminator is inoperative. Motor does not turn, indicator
lights are out.
ACTION: Unit may be unplugged. Connect power supply
Ensure that the circuit breaker has not tripped
Fuse may have blown. Replace fuse (front next to power cord)
with 15 amp BUSS (MDA-15) for standard units, or 12 amp
(MDA-12) for CSA units.
PROBLEM: Laminating film and item being laminated move through
laminator erratically.
ACTION: Check thickness of item to be laminated. Maximum thickness is
1/16" (1.6mm).
Clean heat shoes of residual adhesive. Refer to MAINTENANCE
section for cleaning instructions.
PROBLEM: Plastic is not bonding to the item or to itself at the edges.
ACTION: Make sure heat shoes and rollers are at proper operating tem-
perature and have had time to warm up. See Table 1 for the
suggested temperature ranges.
PROBLEM: Wrinkles on laminated item running parallel with supply
rolls.
ACTION: Increase roller tension on top and/or bottom supply rolls; only
small amounts between tests.
Reduce heat shoe temperature.
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