AL-MEISTER ALM3220 User manual

AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual < Rev. 2>
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Thank you very much for purchasing the FUJIPLA model ALM3220 Auto
Laminator. Please read through this manual carefully before operation.
Please keep this manual and refer to it whenever necessary.
Ver 1.1 [US]
Ver 2 by Brian Jennett 11/7/11, 4/19/12, 9/25/13, 12/2/13, 2/3/14, 2/28/14, 3/20/14, 3/27/14, 4/22/14,
4/29/14, 10/16/14
(With inclusions from Ver 1.6 [US] 11/6/12, 12/16/14, 1/26/15, 9/8/15 BJ)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................................... 4
1-1. GENERAL CAUTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 4
1-2. INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS...................................................................................................... 5
1-3. POWER SUPPLY/GROUND WIRE........................................................................................................5
1-4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................................................6
RECYCLING INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................7
2. COMPONENT NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................... 8
2-1. INCLUDED ACCESSORIES.................................................................................................................... 8
2-2. EXTERIOR VIEWS................................................................................................................................ 9
2-3. INTERIOR VIEWS ..............................................................................................................................10
2-4. OPERATION PANEL...........................................................................................................................11
2-5. LCD ...................................................................................................................................................12
2-6. OTHER OPERATION SWITCHES ........................................................................................................14
3. INSTALLATION OF THE ALM3220 ............................................................................................................16
3-1. INSTALLING THE ALM3220...............................................................................................................16
3-2. SET FEEDER TRAY .............................................................................................................................16
3-3. SET EXIT TRAY ..................................................................................................................................16
3-4. SET WASTE COLLECTION BOX ..........................................................................................................17
3-5. CONNECT POWER CORD.................................................................................................................. 17
4. INITIAL THREADING OF THE ALM3220 (MANUAL MODE) ......................................................................18
5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION ........................................................................................................................26
5-1. WARM UP ........................................................................................................................................26
5-2. SETTINGS..........................................................................................................................................27
5-2-1. SET TEMPERATURE ...................................................................................................................27
5-2-2. SET SPEED .................................................................................................................................28
5-2-3. SET MARGIN ............................................................................................................................. 29
5-2-4. SET COUNTER............................................................................................................................31
5-2-5. MARGIN SET ............................................................................................................................. 33

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5-2-6. SET CUT ADJUST........................................................................................................................34
5.2.7. SET TOTAL COUNT.....................................................................................................................34
5.2.8. PAPER PRESSURE ADJUST .........................................................................................................35
5-3. SET PAPER ........................................................................................................................................37
5-4. START OPERATION...........................................................................................................................38
5-5. ECO MODE (Power Saving Mode)....................................................................................................39
5-6. TERMINATE LAMINATION................................................................................................................ 39
6. LONG MODE............................................................................................................................................40
7. TROUBLESHOOTING/ERROR MESSAGES.................................................................................................41
8. CLEANING AND LUBRICATING THE HEAT CHAMBERS ............................................................................46
Instructions for DryLam product CLKIT (Cleaning Kit): ...........................................................................47
Instructions for DryLam product 01300 (Maintenance Kit):...................................................................47
9. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................49
MAXIMUM PAPER THICKNESS ................................................................................................................50

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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following safety precautions must be observed for your safety during the operation of this
product. Please read the cautions and warnings carefully. Please retain this manual and refer to
it whenever necessary.
1-1. GENERAL CAUTIONS
Electric Shock Indicates the potential for electric shocks.
Tangling Warning Indicates possible injuries caused by tangling in a rotating
machine part.
Amputation Warning Indicates possible serious injuries such as finger
amputation.
Heat Warning Indicates the potential for injuries caused by extreme heat.
Don’t Do Indicates unspecified acts that are forbidden.
Unplug immediately Indicates a dangerous situation. Unplug the ALM3220 from
the wall outlet and call for service.
These two different words are used on the machine according to the level of danger.
WARNING In the case of incorrect use, there can be serious injury.
CAUTION Injury to the operator or damage to the equipment is possible.

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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (cont’d)
1-2. INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
To avoid fire, electric shock, or any danger, do not install the machine in a place like:
In direct sunshine or near an air
conditioner.
In an extremely cold area.
In an extremely dusty area.
In an extremely humid/dry area.
In/near a heating appliance or extremely
hot area.
On an uneven or shaky floor.
1-3. POWER SUPPLY/GROUND WIRE
1. Use the appropriate power supply. Always connect to AC120V. Unstable voltage may cause electric
shock, fire, or damage to the machine. Always avoid using multiple outlet connections.
2. Pay attention to the amperage. Unless the amperage is enough, it may cause fire or malfunction. A
dedicated circuit is highly recommended.
3. Ensure a ground connection is correctly made to avoid any danger or electrical problems. Do not alter
the power cord.
4. Handle power cord with care.
Do not set the machine on the power cord. Do not pull the power cord forcibly.
Do not place the machine near heated equipment.
Damage to the power cord may cause fire, electric shock or damage to the machine and the operator.

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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (cont’d)
1-4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Always follow these instructions for safe operation.
1. WHAT TO WEAR
In order to avoid any possible danger
•Do not wear neck-ties or necklaces that are loose.
•Do not wear loose clothes. If entangled, turn off the power or unplug immediately.
•Be careful that your hair does not get caught in the machine.
2. OPERATION
• Always close the covers.
• When you are in a closed room, ventilate well.
•Do not spill water on the machine or handle it with wet hands.
•Do not leave the machine during operation. The socket outlet should be installed near the equipment
and be easily accessible.
3. IN AN EMERGENCY
•If a malfunction occurs switch off and/or unplug immediately.
• Contact your dealer or DryLam Tech-Line.
•Do not attempt to disassemble/repair /alter the machine yourself.
4. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
In order to avoid serious personal injury or damage to the machine:
• Do not use the machine for any other purposes than what it was designed for.
• Do not put heavy items on the machine or subject it to physical abuse.
• Always unplug the machine before moving it.
•Remember that the laminated objects can be very hot.
•Machine may be damaged when incorrectly used.
• Do not drop metal items such as paper clips or staples inside the machine.
•Do not remove the covers from the machine or otherwise defeat the safety switches.
•Never alter or modify the machine.
•Do not remove caution labels from the machine.
•Always use our exclusive AL-ROLL lamination film.

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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (cont’d)
1-4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (cont’d)
Do not laminate:
•Money or valuable securities.
•Paper with staples.
•Magnets, or magnetic documents.
•Flammable paper or material that is affected by heat such as vinyl chloride or polyethylene.
•Unique and irreplaceable documents.
•Paper thicker than 0.4mm including film thickness.
•Paper that discolors and changes in quality with heat such as thermal papers and crayoned pictures.
•Paper that contains a lot of moisture.
•Items other than paper (magnets, vinyl, etc.)
•Paper that is curved or has creases.
CLEANING OF EXTERIOR
Be sure that the machine is unplugged.
Before cleaning the machine turn off the power and let the machine cool down.
Wipe off stains with a soft cloth. When stains are persistent use a firmly squeezed soft cloth soaked in a
small quantity of water or detergent. Wipe off the residue of detergent with a cloth soaked in water.
USEFUL INFORMATION –FILM END
This model has a function that gives caution that the film will end soon. The final few feet of film has
either black colored film or the black colored tape on the film. Please note when doing continuous
lamination, that one or two sheets may be laminated with the black tape when film runs out.
Therefore, in order to avoid this problem, please check the remaining film amount on the display from
time to time. It is recommended to provide extra prints when laminating.
RECYCLING INFORMATION
This is a serviceable electronic device which contains components which should be replaced at the end
of their effective lives. You can help control emerging risks by disposing of the electronic device
separately from your domestic waste. Electric and electronic devices marked with a crossed out waste
bin indicate that these products should not be disposed of together with domestic waste as there may
be a severe impact on the environment as well as human health due to the possibly of hazardous
materials.

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2. COMPONENT NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
2-1. INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
Please check all these components are included.
ALM3220 Auto Laminator
Feeder Tray
Feeder Tray Extension
Exit Tray
Power Cord
Instruction Manual
Waste Collection Box
Stand
Stand Assembly Instructions
Tool for assembling Stand
Screws for assembling Stand

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2. COMPONENT NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (cont’d)
2-2. EXTERIOR VIEWS
1
Stand
10
Operation Lever
2
Stand Door
11
Upper Tension Controller
3
Waste Collection Box
12
Roll Film Cover
4
Lower Tension Controller
13
Trimmer Cover
5
Feed Adjustment Knob
14
Operation Panel
6
Feeder Tray
15
Exit Tray
7
Feeder Flex (Paper Pressure Lever)
16
Power Switch
8
Front Cover
17
AC Inlet
9
Feeder Cover

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2. COMPONENT NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (cont’d)
2-3. INTERIOR VIEWS
SECTIONS
A
Feeder Section
B
Lamination Section
C
Cutter Section
D
Trimmer Section
COMPONENTS
1
Feeder Tray Extension
For letter, double letter and digital paper size laminations
2
Feeder Tray
Tray for paper
3
Feeder Roller
Picks paper from feeder tray and aligns it at the Stopper/Gate Rollers
4
Lower Film Roll
5
Stopper/Gate Roller
Corrects skew and feeds paper to lamination rollers
6
Heat Rollers
Laminates upper and lower films with heat and pressure
7
Upper Film Roll
8
Cutter Unit
Cuts front and back of the film (leading and trailing edges)
9
Trimmer Unit
Cuts sides of paper (operator and non-operator sides of the machine)
10
Exit Tray
Tray for finished papers