AL-MEISTER ALM3220 User manual

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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

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2. COMPONENT NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (cont’d)
2-4. OPERATION PANEL
START Press to start operation
STOP Press to stop operation.
RESET Press to return to the operation mode and to reset the counter.
SCROLL (UP) Press to raise set value.
SCROLL (DOWN) Press to reduce set value.
MODE Press to select MODE setting.
TEMP/SPEED Press to select temperature or speed setting. Press continuously to
see the current temperature.
POWER LAMP Indicates the power is on.
READY LAMP Indicates that the set temperature has been achieved.
ECO LAMP Lights during the power saving mode.
ERROR LAMP Lights when an operation error occurs. To aid in servicing note
the error message that is generated on the LCD display.
LCD DISPLAY Shows status of the settings. See Chapter 2-4 LCD DISPLAY.

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2. COMPONENT NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (cont’d)
2-5. LCD
POWER UP/WARM UP
When powered up the LCD will indicate the model and
software version.
In a few seconds the LCD will indicate that the machine is
being heated up.
Operation is not possible during this time.
1) Indicates the set temperature in Fahrenheit.
When the machine’s heat is being regulated the buzzer beeps three times.
READY appears if machine is fully heated. If the machine has been properly threaded it is ready to be
run in automatic mode. To thread the machine see chapter 3 on page 13.
2) [TEMP] indicates the set temperature in Fahrenheit.
3) [SPEED] indicates the set speed in inches per minute.
4) [MARGIN] indicates that the trimming and cutting is with/without margin on the front and back
(leading and trailing edges) of the laminated paper. NOTE: A “margin” is a (sealed) edge of film
around the laminated paper.
Example: MARGIN:
ON •• A 0.12"laminated margin has been added to your CUT ADJUST setting.
OFF •• No laminated margin has been added to your CUT ADJUST setting.
5) [SET COUNT] indicates number of the papers to be processed.

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2. COMPONENT NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (cont’d)
Example: SET COUNT:
MULTI •• laminates all the paper on the feeder tray.
012/100 •• indicates the set number (100) and the number of processed sheets (12 have
been finished).

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2. COMPONENT NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (cont’d)
2-6. OTHER OPERATION SWITCHES
Open the trimmer cover.
1) Manual MOVE Switch
Use to set/feed film or to take out paper when it is stuck
To feed forward, turn the switch to left.
To feed backward, turn the switch to right.
* Set the trimmer adjuster to Film Set position.
2) Manual CUT Switch
Use when setting film or cutting film which is stuck in the laminator. It only works once.
*It does not work when a cutting error has occurred.
CAUTION: Manual Switch works on any setting. Account for all film going into the machine. If film does
not exit the discharge in less than 5 seconds STOP! Film may be accumulating within the machine. If this
is allowed to continue, damage to the machine will occur.
*If you believe an excess amount of film has gone into the machine release the MOVE switch. Raise the
Lamination Handle and pull the film back out the front of the lamination area. Use the MOVE switch to
assist.
*When you use the manual MOVE Switch, move enough film out the discharge to grab on to. Then CUT
the film by using the manual CUT Switch. Pull out the cut film/paper from the discharge.

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*After the film waste has been pulled from the discharge the machine is ready to be run in automatic
mode. Do NOT run the MOVE switch again unless CUT is performed immediately afterward.

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3. INSTALLATION OF THE ALM3220
3-1. INSTALLING THE ALM3220
Allow an area about 18”' around the machine and trays for operation.
*Read the safety instructions regarding installation carefully.
3-2. SET FEEDER TRAY
Attach the tray by holding the feeder tray downward.
* When you laminate materials in double letter and digital
paper sizes set the extension tray on the feeder tray as shown.
3-3. SET EXIT TRAY
Attach the exit tray firmly in the holes. Select upper or lower holes
according to the film thickness.
1
1.5mil - 3 mil film thickness
2
4mil -5 mil film thickness

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3. INSTALLATION OF THE ALM3220 (cont’d)
3-4. SET WASTE COLLECTION BOX
Open the door. Set the waste collection box to the right so that
there is no space between the box and the side.
3-5. CONNECT POWER CORD
Connect power cord to the machine firmly.

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4. INITIAL THREADING OF THE ALM3220 (MANUAL MODE)
1. AL-ROLL film is the exclusive lamination film for the ALM3220. The ALM3220 can perform double
sided, or single lamination. Regardless of single side or double side lamination always use a combined
set of upper and lower film rolls from the same box. Prior to loading film inspect the rolls for possible
shipping damage. Some steps shown in the following procedure will vary depending of which type of
lamination is to be performed.
Do not install damaged or “shifted (telescoped)” rolls of film on the ALM3220.
2. Open the cover at the trimmer. Adjust the levers to the FILM SET
position. Adjust both left and right levers. Do not close the cover for
the next step.
Always make sure that the levers are at the film
set position when threading. Otherwise, the
threading card will get caught on the trimmer
blades. Damage to the trimmer blades and jamming
of film may occur.
3. Open the covers in the following order: Front Cover, Feeder
Cover and Film Cover. Feeder Cover can only be opened when
the front cover is open.
NOTE: Components on the inside of the machine get very hot.
Always be careful.
4. Loosen the two tension controllers, if necessary. Set the roll of
film in the upper mandrel holders. However, the black tape on
the film roll end should match up with the one on the mandrel
holder.
DOUBLE SIDE: Either film roll may be used in either upper or
lower position.
SINGLE SIDE: Use the roll with adhesive for the upper roll.
NOTE: If the film roll is incorrectly loaded adhesive may contact
the heat chambers or rollers and cause damage.

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4. INITIAL THREADING OF THE ALM3220 (cont’d)
5. For the lower film roll, place it back from the mandrel holders in
the feeder area.
6. Pull about 8-10” of the film off the roll.
DOUBLE SIDE: Thread the sheet of film behind and up around the
lower rotating idler bar.
SINGLE SIDE: Do not thread the sheet behind the lower
Loosen the two tension controllers, if necessary. Place the film roll
in the lower mandrel holders firmly. Lay the end of the film back on
top of the film roll.
NOTE: If the film roll is incorrectly loaded adhesive may contact the
heat chambers or rollers and cause damage.
7. Raise the Lamination Handle to the OPEN position to separate
the chambers and heat rollers.
8. Pull the upper film off the roll. Pull it down and over the upper rotating idler bar. Bring the end of the
film down until it just touches the lower film. This should overlap both chambers by a few inches.
Bring the lower sheet of film up and over the upper sheet of film. There should now be two sheets of
film crossing overlapping the heat chambers by about 8”
NOTE FOR SINGLE SIDED LAMINATION: The lower sheet of film should be coming straight up off the film
roll and into the heat chambers. Single sided film should not be threaded around the lower rotating
idler bar.

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4. INITIAL THREADING OF THE ALM3220 (cont’d)
9. Using an 11” long threading card, push both
sheets of film between the chambers (and
into the ‘nip’). Holding the card level continue
to push both sheets of film all the way
through the machine. There should only be 1”
of threading card exposed at the fronts of the
chambers at this time.
If the threading card will not pass a point about 4” into the machine it
is likely being stopped by the film guides on the Cutter Unit. The
threading card MUST pass yet another 4”, or so, beyond that point
before the lamination handle is lowered. Putting plenty of slack in the
film and holding the threading card as level as possible and “stabbing”
the card until it passes through the film guides will help to get the
card fully inserted. If this part of the threading is not performed
correctly damage to the film guides on the Cutter Unit, or other
damage to the machine will result.
10. Do NOT lower the Lamination handle at this time.
11. Turn on the power switch, if not already on.
NOTE: During the following instructions (i.e. during “normal
threading”) do not use the “MOVE”switch without the
intent of “moving”film out of the rear of the laminator.
Always use the “MOVE”switch until film appears at the exit (but, do not use over 10 seconds if film does
NOT exit). Then, and always, use the “CUT”button and pull that sheet of waste from the exit.
12. Push the Manual MOVE Switch towards the exit of the machine. Even though the Lamination Handle
is up the threading card and film should start to move. If they do not move it may be necessary to push
the threading card firmly at the chambers to make it engage the rollers at the exit. In one or two
seconds the threading card, along with two sheets of film should exit the discharge.