CUTWORX Matrix Series User manual
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Table of Contents
Safety Introductions
1. Introduction.......................................................................................... 02
2. Specifications....................................................................................... 03
3. Safety Instructions and Environmental Requirements......................... 04
4. Control Panel Display (Single Sided Laminating)................................. 05
5. Control Panel Display (Foiling Mode)................................................... 06
6. Control Panel Display (Duplex Mode) .................................................. 07
7. Lamination Film Set-up......................................................................... 08
8. Foiling Set-up ....................................................................................... 12
9. Double Sided Lamination ..................................................................... 14
10. Double Sided Non Bursting................................................................ 18
11. Trouble Shooting ................................................................................ 19
12. Handy Hints for Foiling ...................................................................... 22
12. Warranty............................................................................................. 23
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Introduction
The Matrix Series Laminating & Foiling System is a high-performance machine with a
solid construction built to last.
Please read these instructions carefully before starting to use the system to ensure you get
the best results and are compentent at operation.
Should you experience any issues with you system, please contact our support team.
Phone - 469.758.2288
Integrated touch screen control panel
Film/Foil mandrel
Pneumatic control unit
Take up unit
Anti-curl device
Collection tray
Power/Air connections
Omni-flow feeder connection
Foot pedal socket
Duplex bottom film mandrel
Feed table
Steel laminating roller
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Models
Max Mechanuca Speed (m/ft/min)
Max Lamination Film Width (mm/inches)
Minimum Paper Thickness (gsm/lbs)
Maximum Sheet Width (mm/inches)
Warm-up Time (min)
Temperature Range (°C/°F)
Power Supply (V)
Power Supply Required (Amps)
Power Consumption (W)
Overall Dimensions (inches)
Gross Machine Weight (kg/lbs)
10m/33ft
Matrix Series Specifications
MX-370P MX-530P MX-370DP MX-530DP
340mm/14”
135gsm/90lbs
420mm/17”
10
0-140°C/32-284°F
220/240
20
2200
31x71x55”
210Kg/463lbs
10m/33ft
510mm/20”
135gsm/90lbs
550mm/22”
10
0-140°C/32-284°F
220/240
20
2400
35x81x55”
240Kg/529lbs
10m/33ft
340mm/13”
135gsm/90lbs
420mm/17”
10
0-140°C/32-284°F
220/240
30
4500
31x71x55”
220Kg/485lbs
10m/33ft
500mm/20”
100gsm/68lbs
550mm/22”
10
0-140°C/32-284°F
220/240
30
4500
35x81x55”
250Kg/550lbs
Specifications
Warning: If you are using your own air supply, please note the following:
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Saftey & Environmental Requirements
Please ensure that the voltages and phase of the power supply you are using match with the rated working voltages
before operating the system.
The power supply should be close to the system for convenient use.
The power supply should provide a reliable protective earthing connection.
This system must be earthed reliably as to ensure the safety of the system during operation.
Only the operators of this system should operate the electrical or mechanical components/controls.
Please don’t use damaged wires or sockets.
Please keep children away from touching or operating this system.
Please do not spray any liquids or cleaning products directly onto the system, this can cause a machine fault or electrical
shock.
During use please take care that no clothes, neckties, hair or jewellery etc are not overhanging near the system otherwise
injuries can occur.
Please don’t put burrs, sharp blades or thick rigid materials on, into or near any component especially rubber parts to
avoid damage.
Please shut down the system after laminating/foiling to avoid misuse.
At the end of each laminating /foiling job or the end of the working day always gape (lift up) the pneumatic rollers to
avoid flat spots and distortions of the rubber.
If the system needs to be moved, please turn of the power to the system and unplug from the socket.
Please be aware of the location of the wheels while moving the system as to avoid damage to any cables nearby and
personal injuries.
Always ensure the system is positioned on a flat and level floor.
Please be cautious of the foot pedal and cable position when operating or moving the system.
Only set the temperature to 80°C when first switched on as the temperature is designed to overshoot to maintain the heat
on the first run.
Environmental Requirements
Saftey Instructions
Ambient room temperature 10oC – 60oC / 50oF – 140OF, humidity 30% - 80%, ideal humidity 55%.
Do not place the system below air conditioning units, drafts, external doorways and windows as this can affect the accuracy
of the temperature sensors.
Due to the static adherence of the film, you should keep the environment clean from dust. A dust cover is provided with the
system.
Please do not keep the system in direct sunlight.
Enough space should be kept around the system to ensure safe operation. The minimum holding areas are 2.5m x 3m/8ft x 10ft.
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Control Panel (Single Side Lamination)
Display Screen Function/Settings Key 5 Memory Keys
Temperature Settings
Screen Brightness
Stop Key
Foot Pedal Reverse
Foot Pedal Forward
Forward Key
Anti-Curl Setting
Fine Tunning Key for
Cutting/Splitting Position
Paper Length Settings
Set Temperature
Sheet Counter
Forward/Foot
Pedal Mode
Screen Brightness
Actual Temperature
Paper Sensor
Anti-Curl (0-5)
Sheet Splitting/Cutting
Adjustment
Sheet Length
Running Speed
Guard Latch in Place
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Control Panel (Duplex Mode)
Single Sided Mode
Double Sided Mode
Encapsulating/Foiling Mode
As explained on previous page, press the function/settings key to
enter this scree. Use the temperature buttons to select the
mode and press top to enter.
Ensure for foiling the bottom temperature is set to zero (off).
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Lamination Film Set-up
1. 2.
1. Turn the power on 2. Set paper length (exclude the desired overlap).
Set temperature to 80°C
3.1 3.2 3.3
3. Remove film mandrel of the system and loosen the core collar using the blue 5mm Allen key provided
4.1 4.2 4.3
4. Slide film onto the mandrel and centralize (4.1). Replace the core adaptor and tighten. Place the mandrel back onto the
system and tighten the mandrel lock (4.3).
5.1 5.2 5.3
5. Ensure the film feeds from the bottom (5.1) of the roll and mechanical anti-curl is set to zero (5.2). Remove safety guard (5.3).
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6. Place a plain thick (i.e. 300gsm) card into the back of the machine (6.1) taking care to go the middle of every roller (6.2) until
reaching the feed gate (6.3), then place another plain card and cover the top laminating roller (6.4)
Lamination Film Set-up
6.1 6.2 6.3
6.4
7.1 7. 2 7. 3 7.4 7. 5
7. If you have metallic model, please ensure the two idle bars are used (7.1). Holding the corners of the film (7.2). thread under the
patterned idle bar (7.3) and place back onto the film roll (7.4). Remove the card covering the roller (7.5). Now is the time to clean the
roller if there is any glue or marks. For steel roller we recommend using Amberklene ME-20 heavy duty solvent and for rubber
rollers use the Amberclens anti-static foamin cleaner. When using the cleaner please spray into a cloth/paper towel away from the
machine, then apply to the roller.
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Lamination Film Set-up
8. Drape the film over the steel roller and feed table (8.1). Push a plain thick card in-between the steel roller adn feed roller (8.2),
while pushing the card through, turn the film clockwise to release the tension (8.3). Push the card until the back edge is inline with
the feed gate (see below figure 9.1)
9. Put the safety guard back on. Ensure the latch is pushed in (9.2), otherwise the eye on the display will flash and the machine will
not run. Lower both pneumatic laminating roller and pull roller (the LEDS’s will illuminate blue when the roller is in the down
position - figure 9.3).
10. Put a piece of plain card up to the feed gate. Press forward run and select your desired speed (10.1). Let the machine paper
sensor fail (10.2). Set your temperature to match the speed you have selected (i.e. 105°C 2.5mpm [mechanical meters per minute]
for Pneumatic/Deplux models and 120°C 2mpm for Metallic models.
8.1 8.2 8.3
9.1 9.2 9.3
10.1 10.2
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Lamination Film Set-up
11. Set the desired anti-curl setting - suggested starting position 2 or 3, if the print curls up, increase the number and if the print
curls down, decrease the number. Gape the pull roller (11.1), pull the anti-curl handle out (11.2) and select the number (11.3).
Set the display anti-curl to match the mechanical setting (11.4).
12. Set the guide wheel in the center of the sheet (12.1). Set the perforator - ensure the perforator wheel is in line with the film
(up to 5mm) and within the media crop lines. Once aligned, tighten the perforator into positon using the black handle (12.2), then turn
the silver threaded thumb screw clockwise to lower the perforator wheel (12.3). Too much pressure will perforatre through the paper.
13. Set the angle wheel on the edge of the print inline with the perforator and tighten the black handle (13.1) - set a small amount
of angle and tighten the top black handle (13.2). Different paper stock requires different pressure of the angle wheel, this can be
adjusted using the silver knurled knob (13.3), clockwise will increase the pressure.
11.1 11.2 11.3
11.4
12.1 12.2 12.3
13.1 13.2 13.4
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Foiling
1. Enter the foiling mode (1.1), put the express idle bars on the machine (1.4) and turn the take up on to setting one (1.2).
Put on the express foil kit idle bars on the front and rear of the system (1.3).
2. Put the foil onto the mandrel (2.1), ensure it feeds from the bottom of the roll, place a plain thick (i.e. 300gsm) card into the back
of the machine (2.2) taking care to go the middle of every roller (2.3) until reaching the feed gate (2.4).
3. Thread the foil under the patterned idle bar and drape over the top laminating roller including the express foil kit idle bars
(3.1). Push a plain thick card in-between the steel roller and feed roller (3.2), while pushing the card through turn the foil clockwise
to release the tension (3.3). Push the card until the back edge is in line with the feed gate (4.1).
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4
3.1 3.2 3.3
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Foiling
4. Thread the foil in-between the angle wheels and perforator support bars (4.2), under and around the rear express kit idle bar
(4.3) and attach the take up unit as shown below (4.4). Select the temperature and pressure required, lower the laminating roller
pressure and put the safety guard on. When foiling we do NOT need the pull roller, this must remain in the up position (4.5).
For foiling temperatures and pressures, please see the handy hints.
4.1 4.2 4.3
4.4 4.5
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Double Sided Laminating
1. Ensure the display anti-curl setting is set to zero (1.1), enter the display double sided mode (1.2) and turn on the bottom roller
temperature (set minimum of 10 degrees higher than the top roller). Remove safety guard (1.3).
To do double side laminating load the top side first as shown in the single side laminating, excluding the use of any of
anti-curl settings.
2. Press the forward foot pedal key and select 0.5mmpm speed (2.1). Press the foot pedal (2.2) until the sheet edge is in teh nip
of the laminating rollers (2.3), ensure you can still see the paper as to avoid getting glue on the bottom roller.
3. Remove both silver thumb screws (3.1), pull the handles inwards and towards the roller (3.2). The edge closest to you of the
feed gate plate should come our first (3.3). Remember which way it comes out as it can only go back in the same way.
1.1
g
1.2 1.3
2.1 2.2 2.3
3.1 3.2 3.3
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4. Push the feed card down in between the bottom laminating roller and grey support plate (4.2 & 4.3). Ensure the Matrix
Duplex writing is facing the feed table (see below 5.1 & 5.2).
5. Push the feed sheet down until it reaches the bottom foam idle bar and
thread around the back (5.3). Pull towards the front of the system and load
bottom roll of film. Ensure this is centralized and matches the top roll of film.
The bottom film is a mirror image of the top. The adhesive should always
face you when pulling of the roll (5.4).
6. Fold the film cover on itself and secure it to the feed sheet (6.1). This
needs to be as flat as possible (6.2). Slacken the film to the floor to allow
enough to pull the feed sheet out of the system (6.3).
4.1 4.2 4.3
5.1 5.2 5.3
5.4
6.1 6.2 6.3
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Double Sided Laminating
7. Pull the feed sheet up onto the feed trable (7.1) and remove. Cut the film to leave a clean edge (7.2) and stick it up to the top
laminating film (7.3). Manually push the feed roller down and insert a thick 300gsm plain card (7.4).
8. While pushing the card, press the foot pedal (8.1), moving the sheet into the rollers until it reaches the nip (8.2) and put
the feed gate plate and thumb screws back into position (8.3).
9. Manually push the feed roller down and insert another card (9.1). While pushing the card, press the foot pedal,
moving the sheet into the rollers until it reaches the feed gate (9.2). Put on the safety guard and push in the latch (9.3).
7.1 7. 2 7. 3 7.4
8.1 8.2 8.3
9.1 9.2 9.3
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Double Sided Laminating
10. Turn the bottom perforator anti-clockwise until loose (10.1). Depending on the media material being used, you might require
both angle wheels (10.2) and more pressure on the pneumatic splitting (10.3). If the second angle wheel is needed, ensure
the angle wheel on the left is angled more the one directly next to the perforator. Pneumatic splitting pressure for single
sided is usually between 0.2 - 0.4psi and double sided between 0.4 - 0.6psi.
11. Ensure the top and bottom films are correctly aligned.
NO YES
10.1 10.2 10.3
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Double Sided Non Bursting
NO YES
Enter the display foiling mode and turn the bottom roller temperature (set a minimum of 10 degrees higher than
the top roller). Load the films as normal. You do not need the perforator or angle wheels. Increase the pull roller pressure
to between 0.4 - 0.6psi. Ensure the top and bottom films are correctly aligned.
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Troubleshooting
Anti-curl
If your sheet is curling upwards, you need to increase the anti-curl and decrease the curling down. Too change the anti-curl
setting, release the pressure on the pull roller, change settings and put the roller back down. Ensure the anti-curl
mechanical setting matches the display setting.
Ensure the perforator wheel is set over the laminating film within 5mm from the edge and anti-curl mechanical setting matches
the display setting. Depending on the media and material being used you might require both angle wheels, ensure the angle wheel
on the left is angled and the other one is directly next to te perforator. If you have pneumatic splitting pressure this might need to be
increased, for single side, 0.2 - 0.4 and double sided 0.4 - 0.6psi.
Sheet Separation
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