Fellowes Venus 125 User manual

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Please read these instructions before us
Veuillez lire ces instructions avant utilisation.
Lea estas instrucciones antes del uso.
2006 Fellowes, Inc. Part No. 402103
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Please Read Before Using!
• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
shall be easily accessible.
• To prevent electrical shock, do NOT use laminator close to
water and do NOT spill water on laminator, electric cord, or
wall socket.
• Do not leave electric cord in contact with a warm surface.
• Do not leave electric cord hanging from a cupboard or shelf.
• Do not use laminator if electric cord is damaged.
• Do not laminate metal objects.
• Only use pouches specifically designed for the lamination setting you intend to use.
• Always supervise children during laminator operation.
• Keep pets away from laminator while in use.
• Switch off and unplug laminator when not in use.
• Only open the laminator as explained under “Maintenance”. Do not open or attempt
to repair in any other way, as this could result in electric shock and will void your
warranty. Contact Customer Service if you have questions. Please note the warranty
does not apply in cases of abuse, mishandling or unauthorized repair.
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Discrete carry
handles at side
Active Cooling System
Temperature controlled
release trigger for lid
Support Shelf on entry to
guide Laminate path
LCD Interface for
user guidance
HeatGuard Technology™ double-walled
insulation keeps heat inside
Opening lid to clean
laminating mechanism
CAPABILITIES
Pouch Thickness 3-10 mil
Estimated Heat-Up Time 4 Minutes
Approximate Cool-Down Time 60 Minutes
Lamination Speed 18”/Minute
Maximum Width 12.5”
Voltage 120V
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Laminating capacity – 3 to 10 mil hot laminating pouches per side
1000 Watt
Dimensions: 4 3/4” (w) x 21 7/8” (d) x 9 5/8” (h)
Max document thickness 1/32”
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
This laminator is equipped with an Auto shut-
off function. It will turn the laminator into
stand-by mode, if it has not been used for
over 60 minutes. The LCD screen will show
the sleep screen when in stand-by.
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To switch the laminator back on, simply press the
stand-by button at the left of the front operating
panel.
During lamination, the direction of the pouch can be
reversed, if you are unsure about the progress of the
lamination. To do so, press down the reverse key.
This will eject the pouch back at the front entry.
Open Cover Animation
Ready Screen
Ready Screen
Forward Rolling Animation
Forward Rolling Animation
Forward Rolling Animation
Ready Screen
Increase number
Decrease number
Move Highlight
1 position down
Move Highlight
1 position up
Select the highlighted
element on the screen.
Warming Up Progress Bar
Return to the Main
Menu when animation
is complete.
Save
system settings.
Go to
Main Menu
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CURSOR KEY
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Reverse Rolling Animation
Venus Laminator User Interface Display Illustrations
Manual Open Cool down AnimationJam Cool down Animation
Startup Screen
Show logo for 3 - 4 seconds
for startup before advancing
to the menu.
Cooling Down Progress BarPouch Selection Screen
Pouch Selection Screen
Pouch Selection Screen
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old Lamination
Hot Lamination
Custom Temperature
Warming Up Progress Bar
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INFORMATION SCREEN
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SELECTING LAMINATION TEMPERATURE
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYSTEM SETTING SCREENS
This sequence of display animations will play step by step in the background
when the laminator is not in use.
Select North America or European settings.
COLD LAMINATION STEPS
Position laminator so you
have enough space to allow
items to pass freely through
the machine.
1. Connect power cable to inlet
at back of laminator.
3. Press Stand-by button at left
of front operating panel to switch
laminator on.
4. Use navigation keys to select
setting for cold lamination
5. Center item on clear side against
sealed edge; documents cannot be
repositioned once laminated.
For best results use
Fellowes® brand pouches
(Enhance3 – Preserve10).
Select correct pouch size for
laminated item.
2. Switch laminator on with Power On /
Off button at back of machine
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BEFORE YOU LAMINATE
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CAUTION: Only use self-adhesive pouches when laminating with a cold setting.
6. Peel a small part of the protective
sheet away from document.
Place pouch, sealed edge first, into
laminator entry. Keep pouch straight
and use the edge guide to centre it.
Continue peeling the protective sheet
away.
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• Always put item in a pouch. Never laminate an empty pouch.
• Trim excess pouch material from around your item after laminating and cooling.
• Before laminating valuable items, do a test run with an item similar in size and
thickness.
TIPS
• Do not laminate heat-sensitive documents (i.e., tickets, ultrasounds, etc.)
• Use a dry-erase marker for writing on laminated pouches.
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WARRANTY
Fellowes warrants all parts of the laminator to be free of defects in material and workmanship
for 2 years from the date of purchase by the original consumer. If any part is found to be defec-
tive during the warranty period, your sole and exclusive remedy will be repair or replacement,
at Fellowes’ option and expense, of the defective part. This warranty does not apply in cases
of abuse, mishandling or unauthorized repair. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THAT OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION
TO THE APPROPRIATE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. IN NO EVENT SHALL FELLOWES
BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ATTRIBUTABLE TO THIS PROD-
UCT. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary from
this warranty. The duration, terms and conditions of this warranty are valid world-wide, except
where different limitations, restrictions or conditions may be required by local law. For more
details or to obtain services under this warranty, please contact us or your dealer.
1. Please insert the power cable
in the laminator and the power
supply.
HOT LAMINATION STEPS
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2. Switch laminator on with
Power On / Off button at back
of machine.
3. Press Stand-by button at
left of front operating panel to
switch laminator on.
4. Use navigation keys to select
setting for the hot lamination
pouch thickness (3-10 mil)
you wish to laminate.
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5. Confirm your selection by
pressing “Enter” button in the
middle of navigation keys.
Laminator will take a few minutes
for temperature adjustment.
6. During warm-up, a “wait”
symbol will appear in the LCD
screen until the required tem-
perature has been reached.
7. One temperature is reached,
the selected setting will flash in
LCD screen and acoustic bleep
signal will sound and the roller
symbols will rotate.
8. While laminator is warming
up, please prepare item you
wish to laminate. Place the item
inside the pouch and center it
against the sealed edge of the
pouch. To prevent jamming, use
a carrier when item is smaller
than the pouch.
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9. Place pouch, sealed edge first,
into laminator entry. Keep pouch
straight and use the edge guide
to center it.
10. To prevent jamming,
immediately remove laminated
item from back of machine. Let
item cool on flat surface for
several seconds.
11. Before switching off laminator,
feed empty cleaning/carrier sheet
through machine to clean unit.
MAINTENANCE Unique Easi Access technology
MAINTENANCE - Unique Easi-Access technology
This laminator is equipped with the unique Easi-Access technology for easy maintenance. This allows the user to open the laminator for maintenance, just like a photocopier.
7. Please remember to re-secure
them to ensure safe operation.
1. To open the laminator, please press the
“Open” button as shown in the illustra-
tion and wait for the “open” symbol to
appear on the LCD screen and the ready
beep to sound.
2. Fans will turn on to cool the
machine down to safe handling
temperature inside.
3. The “Open” symbol will show
in the LCD screen will turn on and
the ready beep will sound when
machine is ready to be opened.
4. Press the buttons on both sides
of the machine to activate the Easi-
Access mechanism. (The laminator
needs to be switched on to allow the
active temperature control to work).
6. For further maintenance,
the rollers can be released by
experienced users. Press cam
levers to release the rollers.
5. Open the lid with both hands. You are
now able to clean the inside of the lamina-
tor and carefully remove any residual glue
or other items. When laminator is opened,
power to internal parts is isolated, so that
user is not in danger of electric shock.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Ready Light does not come on after extended time
Pouch did not completely adhere to item.
Jamming
Cause
Laminator is in a hot, humid area.
Laminated item may be too thick.
Pouch was not used.
Pouch was not centered or straight when fed
through Pouch/Document Entry.
Solution
Move laminator to a cool dry area.
Pass through laminator a second time.
All our laminators have been designed to operate jam-free.
In the unlikely event of a jam occurring, please press the red
release buttons on the sides of laminator, and wait for the open
light to turn on. (See image 1)
The laminator can be opened to remove incorrectly inserted items
as described under Maintenance. Please ensure that you follow
the described steps. (See image 2)
Gently pull on the jammed material to release it. (See image 3)
Make sure that no residue is left
on the rollers and use
cleaning sheet before laminating.
Always put item in a pouch.
Align sealed edge with Pouch/Document Entry. Use guide to
center
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Need Help?
Please call our experts at
Customer Service. You’ll find
the numbers for your nearest
Service Centre on the
BACK cover of this booklet.
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