Easymount Sign EM-S1400C Specification sheet

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EM-S1400C, EM-S1600C, EM-S1400H, EM-S1600H

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Contents
Page 2 - Introduction
Page 3 - Safety Instructions and environmental requirements
Page 4 - Control panel and specifications
Page 5 to 8 - Installation of laminating films
Page 9 to 10 - Loading of media rolls
Page 11 to 13 - Trouble shooting guide
Page 14 –Laminating adjustments and maintenance
Page 15 –Warranty and incorrect use

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Easymount® Sign laminator.
This Easymount® Sign laminator is designed to perform and built to last. It’s an easy-to-use laminating
system with self-gripping mandrels and a drop down feed tray.
The Easymount® Sign includes an integral media take-up unit, making the system ideal for single banners
or reel-to-reel laminating up to 50m in length.
Mount prints on-to boards and apply vinyl’s, tapes and adhesive films quickly and easily. Ideal for laminating
single banners, reel-to-reel laminates, posters, graphics, signs, pop-up displays and many more.
Please read these instructions carefully before starting to use the system to ensure you get the best results
and are competent at operation.
Should you experience any problems please contact your supplier for further information.
Emergency stop
Magic eye
safety feature
Self-gripping
mandrels
Pressure gauge
handle
Easy to use
control panel
Media mandrel
Drop down feed tray

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Safety Instructions
•Please ensure that the voltages of the power supply you are using match with rated working
voltages before operating the machine
•The power supply should be close to the system for convenient use
•The power supply should provide reliable protective earthing connection
•This system must be earthed reliably to ensure the safety of the system during operation
•Only the operators of this system should operate the electric or motion components/controls
•Please don’t use damaged wires or sockets
•Please keep children away from touching and operating this system
•Please do not spray water or other liquid on the system otherwise electric shock or system
faults could occur
•Please do not replace the power cord or plugs yourself, do not put heavy objects on the power
lines as this may cause electric shocks
•During use please take care that no clothes, neckties, hair, necklaces etc are near the system
otherwise injuries could occur
•Please don’t put burrs, sharp blades or over thick rigid materials between the roller (for example,
tools, rulers and knives etc.)
•Don’t cut adhesive films directly on the surface of the roller to avoid damage
•Please shut down the system after laminating
•At the end of the working day always gape the rollers to ensure no flat spots or distortions occur
•When you need to move the system, please shut down the power switch and pull out the plugs
•Please be aware of the location of the wheels during moving or operating this system to avoid
foot injuries
•Always ensure the system is positioned on a flat and level floor
•Please shut off the power supply (pull out the power plug) when the system isn’t going to be used
for long periods of time
Environmental Requirements
•Ambient temperature 10°C - 40°C, humidity 30% - 80%, ideal humidity 55%
•Dust - Due to the static adherence of the film, you should keep the environment clean.
•Please do not keep the system in direct sunlight
•Please do not keep the system in or around dusty areas
•Enough space should be kept around the system to ensure the secure and effective application

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The Control Panel
Easymount Cold Easymount Single Heated Roller
Specifications
EM-S1400C
EM-S1600C
Max. Laminating Width
1420mm
1620mm
Max. Laminating Thickness
25mm
Laminating Speed
5m/min
Rated Working Voltage/Frequency
220V-240V, 50Hz-60Hz
Rate Input Power
38W
38W
Dimensions
1846 x 550 x 1365mm
2046 x 550 x 1365mm
Gross Machine Weight
136Kg
156Kg
EM-S1400H
EM-S1600H
Max. Laminating Width
1420mm
1620mm
Max. Laminating Thickness
25mm
Laminating Speed
5m/min
Rated Working Voltage/Frequency
220V-240V, 50Hz-60Hz
Rate Input Power
1000W
1200W
Dimensions
1846 x 550 x 1365mm
2046 x 550 x 1365mm
Gross Machine Weight
136Kg
156Kg
Max. Temperature
50°C

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Loading of Laminating Films
1. Position the system on its stand and place the mandrels in the mandrel brackets.
2. Lock the mandrels in place by turning the black locking collars anti-clockwise. Connect the foot pedal to the
power socket as shown in the above picture.
3. Remove the film mandrel and load the film onto the mandrel. Ensure the film roll is positioned in the centre of
the system.

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4. Lift the Roller up by turning the handle anti-clockwise, Feed the film directly over the top laminating roller and
through to the back of the system.
5.
Move towards the
rear of the system a
pull the laminate tight
from the middle tow
the back of the syst
and lower the lamina
roller by turning the
handle clockwise
anti
-
clockwise.
5. Move towards the
rear of the system
and pull the laminate
tight from the middle
towards you, while
holding lower the
laminating roller by
turning the handle
clockwise. When the
two rollers meet the
handle will go loose,
using one finger flick
the handle clockwise.
Using too much
pressure can cause a
wave in the middle of
the laminate.
6. Cut through just the backing paper using the snitty [cutting tool] provided. Once cut, loosen the backing
all the way along the film, pull down from the middle and drape over the feed table.

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Laminate: This usually requires maximum
tension for 100 micron films.
Waste backing paper: This usually requires
only slight tension but can vary from
laminate to laminate Overtightening can
cause the laminate to move which can cause
creasing.
8.
Alter the speed to your preference
If you are using the Easymount
by turning the speed control knob.
Sign single hot, you can select Hot
During loading we advise a slow
or cold. Heat can help soften the
Speed.
Adhesive and reduce silvering.
Switch the control panel to
Switch the control panel to foot
Forward mode. [When not in use
pedal mode It is advisable to start
w
e advise you switch to off
to
.
During
avoid accidental movement of
operation this can be pressed to
the rollers].
Auto mode and the machine will
run continually until the magic eye
is interrupted or the switch i
s set
to Off mode.
7. Apply tension to your laminate and waste backing
paper by turning the handles clockwise. If the film
looks creased or is not being drawn through the
rollers smoothly, apply more tension.
Switch the control panel to foot
pedal mode. [During operation
this can be pressed to auto
mode and the machine will run
continually until the magic eye is
interrupted or the forward and
reverse switch is set to off].
9. Press on the foot pedal to move the rollers forward, stop when the backing paper is towards the front of
the roller as shown in the below picture.

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9. Loose the backing paper along the length of the laminate and pulling up only from the middle stick this to the
waste mandrel using tape. Once secured in the middle stick the left and right sides of the backing to the mandrel
wherever they fall [Do not pull the backing].
10. Place the media flat onto the feed table and feed over [overlap] the backing paper towards the nip of the rollers.
Place both hands on the media and push corner to corner to ensure it is flat with no creases, press the foot pedal
while pushing towards the nip of the roller and this will start to feed your media. Once secured select the
settings if required [Auto/Speed].
Please note:
•when laminating individual media, you will require a header and a footer to ensure your work goes in and all
the way out of the machine.
•Once laminating is finished, cut of your work using the exit plate as a straight cut and using the Roller
UP/Down switch raise the roller into the upper position. Leaving the roller down for long periods can cause
damage to the rollers.
10. Loosen the waste backing paper along the length of the laminate, pull up the waste backing paper only from
the middle and stick onto the waste mandrel using tape. Once secured in the middle, stick the left and right sides
of the waste backing to the mandrel wherever they fall [Do not pull the backing as this can cause creasing].
11. Place the media [always the same size or bigger than the laminate] onto the feed table overlapping the waste
material towards the nip of the rollers. Place both hands in the centre of the media and push towards the corners
[this will ensure the media is flat when feeding and no creases will occur], press the foot pedal and at the same
time push towards the roller until the machine starts to pull it through.
If it’s a small piece of media you can continue with the foot pedal, for slightly larger media you can set the switch
to Auto.
Please note:
•When printing your media the laminator will require a header and footer, this is for the overlap at the
feed and to be cut at the rear of the machine once laminated.
•Once laminating is finished cut away the finished material and higher the laminating roller [Leaving the
roller down for prolonged periods can cause a flat spot on the rollers].

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Loading Media Rolls
1. Remove the Media mandrel, load the media onto the system, lock into place and ensure it is centralized. If
the media is the same size as the laminate, please ensure these are
2. Tensioning the rolls:
Media Mandrel - Depending on how straight
and tight the media has been put onto the
core it can require different amounts of
tension. Usually, it only requires a couple of
turns.
Take up unit –To ensure the media laminated
is collected well it requires a firm tension.
Do not overtighten into the machine cover.
3. Raise the laminating roller using the Roller Up/Down Switch and pull down the feed table. Feed the media
from the mandrel directly to the bottom laminating roller and through the rollers as shown above. Please
ensure you have not threaded it under the stand beam it must go directly from the roll to the lower
laminating roller.
1. Remove the media mandrel, load the media onto the system, lock into place and ensure it is centralized.
If the media is the same size as the laminate please align the media and laminate together.
3. Raise the laminating roller and pull down the feed table. Feed the media from the mandrel directly to the
bottom laminating roller and through the centre of the top and bottom roller.
Please ensure you have not threaded it under the stand beam as this can cause creasing.

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4. Pull both the laminating film and media tightly together at the back of the system in the middle. Lower the
laminating roller using the roller Up/Down Switch. Check the media and the laminate are tight against the
rollers, if not raise the upper roller again and repeat the above steps. Once finished Return the feed table to
its original position.
5. Using the foot pedal feed the media and laminate to the take up mandrel. Pull from the middle and secure
using tape. Once secured in the middle stick the left and right sides of the media to the mandrel wherever
they fall [Do not pull the media].
Roll to Roll Finished
4. Pull both the laminating film and media tightly together in the centre at the back of the system. Lower the
laminating roller and check the media and laminate are tight against the rollers and are correctly aligned.
If not raise the roller again, centralize the material and repeat steps above.
Once completed return the feed table to its home position.
5. Using the foot pedal, feed the media and laminate until the material reaches the take up unit at the rear of the
system. Pull from the middle and secure using tape. Once secured in the middle stick the left and right sides of
the material to the mandrel wherever they fall, do not pull as this can cause creasing.

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Troubleshooting guide
If the media is buckling/bowing in the middle as shown in the below picture you have used too much roller pressure
and/or incorrect feeding:
•Place both hands on the media and push corner to corner to ensure it is flat with no creases.
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Using the pneumatic pressure valve, pull the handle out
towards you and turn the
pressure down [anti
-
clockwise]. Please note you can only have a pressure reading on the
gauge when the roller is in the down position.
Incorrect roller pressure:
Higher the laminating roller, pull the material from the middle at the rear of the
system and start to lower the roller slowly. Once to roller meet, the handle becomes
slack/loose. Using one finger, flick the handle in the downwards direction [clockwise].
The weight of the roller is adequate for laminating vinyl.
Incorrect feeding:
Place both hands in the center of the media and push towards the corners, this will flatten the vinyl.

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Incorrect tension applied to film and/or waste backing paper:
•Laminating film requires tension to stop creasing. Ensure the laminate has plenty of tension. The backing
paper usually does not require much tension. Tighten until you feel a small amount of resistance. Not enough
tension on the waste backing paper can cause the waste to be pulled through the laminator, see below
image.
The above picture shows either not enough tension to the laminate or too much tension to the waste backing
paper. Laminating film requires lots of tension to stop creasing. The waste backing paper usually does not require
much tension. The below picture shows not enough tension on the waste backing paper, not enough tension will
cause the waste to follow the laminate through the rollers.

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Incorrect loading of the laminate:
•When loading the laminate or media pull
from the back in the centre, lower the roller and
check to ensure it is tight against the laminating
roller.
The picture to the left shows the laminate is
not tight to the roller on one side. Raise the
laminating roller, pull the laminate from the
centre at the rear of the system [ensuring
the laminate is tight against the roller on
both sides] and roller the roller.

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Laminating adjustments
Temperature
The Easymount Sign Cold system does not have a temperature control and operates cold.
The Easymount Sign Hot system has the option of a heat assisted top roller with a fixed temperature of 45°C/113°F. By
using heat it will soften the adhesive and reduces ‘silvering’ when laminating.
Speed
Adjust the speed until you get the required results. Roller
Pressure
Under normal operation, wind the roller pressure adjustment handle until the rollers meet and the handle goes into a neutral
mode, then turn gently until you feel resistance. Then just apply an extra 1/8of a turn to ensure there is sufficient pressure. If
‘BOW’ marks appear across the laminated document, there is too much roller pressure applied and the roller should be lifted
slightly.
Cleaning and maintenance of your system
The most expensive part of a laminator is usually the rollers. If these become damaged they are costly to repair. Always
ensure you look after the rollers and clean them regularly to avoid a build-up of glue (see advice below). Never hold a
sharp object such as a knife close to the rollers in case of catching the rubber as this could cause
permanent damage that will affect the result of your work.
When your laminator is cooling down, always separate the rollers using the roller pressure control, this
will ensure that your rollers do not touch when still hot as this could leave a ‘flat spot’.
Cleaning the rollers
It is easier to remove adhesive from the rollers when they are warm. Do not attempt this if the system
is hot (above 40oC). Always use a clean cloth and a mild anti-static foam cleaner such as Amberclens by
Ambersil or similar. Do not use a heavy-duty solvent or anything abrasive.
We advise the rollers to be cleaned regularly to keep the rollers in peak condition.
If the film becomes jammed in the system in any way and there is a large build-up of adhesive, do not
try and remove this yourself. Contact your supplier for advice.
Spare Parts
For Spare Parts please contact your supplier.

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Warranty & Incorrect Use
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your Easymount Sign laminator should reach you in perfect condition and is guaranteed for 1 Year from date of purchase covering
defective parts and general wear and tear, this does not cover film jams, misfeeds or other operator related errors, which would
be chargeable. Your Easymount Sign Laminator rollers are covered against manufacturing defects. It does not cover against any
damages caused by misuse i.e. being cut with a knife or damage from non-Laminating or Mounting processes. Your warranty will
be void if the system has been modified by a third party not approved by the manufacturer (Vivid Laminating Technologies) to
carry out such alterations.
E&O.E