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GBC 27C Laminator
Installation &
Operation Manual

27C Laminator
INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
Document Number: 930-121 REV: - REV DATE: 11-24-04
Do not duplicate without written permission.

Operating Instructions
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Operating Instructions 27C
1. Safety
Warnings .................................................................1-1
General ....................................................................1-1
Electrical ..................................................................1-2
2. Warranty
Limited 90-Day Warranty ........................................2-1
3. Specifications
FCC Note ................................................................ 3-2
4. Installation
Prior to Installation ................................................. 4-1
Installation .............................................................. 4-1
5. Feature guide
Top Film Supply Shaft ............................................ 5-1
Release Liner Take-up .......................................... 5-1
Idler Bar .................................................................. 5-1
Pressure Rollers ..................................................... 5-1
Nip Point ................................................................ 5-1
Safety Shield .......................................................... 5-1
Feed Table .............................................................. 5-2
Table Interlock Latch ......................................... 5-2
Bottom Film Supply Shaft ................................ 5-2
Film Web ................................................................ 5-2
Core Adaptors .................................................. 5-2
Roller Pressure Handle ......................................... 5-2
Film and Take-up Tension Adjustment Knobs ... 5-3
Control Panel ..................................................... 5-3
POWER SWITCH .................................................... 5-4
6. Operation
General Operation .................................................. 6-1
Loading Film ........................................................... 6-2
Removing and Installing the Safety Shield ........ 6-3
Removing and Installing the Feed Table ........... 6-3
Loading Film Onto the Supply Shafts ................ 6-4
Loading Film with a Threading Card ................. 6-6
Loading Film by Tacking New Film to Existing Film
6-7
Decaling in Two Passes ......................................... 6-8
Mounting ...............................................................6-10
Tips For Threading Pressure Sensitive Adhesive
(PSA) Film .........................................................6-10
Pre-Treating Boards ..........................................6-10
Mounting Only ..................................................6-10
Film Alignment and Tension ..................................6-10
Film Alignment ..................................................6-10
Film Tension ......................................................6-11
Testing the Web ............................................6-11
Clearing a Film Jam (Wrap-up) .........................6-12
Lamination Guide .................................................6-12
7. Operator Maintenance
Caring for the 27C Laminator ..................................7-1
Cleaning The Rollers ...........................................7-1
Troubleshooting ......................................................7-2
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Your safety, as well as the safety of others is
important. Before you install or use the machine,
read and follow all the safety notices carefully in
this chapter. In this instruction manual, and on the
laminator, you will find important safety notices
regarding the laminator. Read all of the instructions
and save these instructions for further use.
The safety alert symbol precedes each
safety notice in this manual. The symbol indicates a
potential personal safety hazard to you or others, as
well as laminator or property damage.
This safety alert symbol indicates a potential
electrical shock. It warns you to not open the
laminator and expose yourself to hazardous voltage.
The following warnings are found on the 27C
laminator.
This safety notice means that you could be seriously
hurt or killed if you open the laminator and expose
yourself to hazardous voltage.
This safety notice means that your fingers and
hands could be trapped and crushed in the rollers.
Clothing, jewelry and long hair could be caught in the
rollers and pull you into them.
WARNINGS
Do not attempt to service or repair the
laminator.
Do not connect the laminator to an electrical
supply or attempt to operate the laminator
until you have completely read these
instructions. Maintain these instructions in a
convenient location for future reference.
To guard against injury, the following safety
precautions must be observed when installing
and using the laminator.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe bodily damage or death.
GENERAL
Keep hands, long hair, loose clothing, and
articles such as necklaces or ties, away from
the front of the rollers to avoid entanglement
and entrapment
Do not use the laminator for other than its
intended purpose.
Do not place the laminator on an unstable
cart, stand or table. An unstable surface may
cause the laminator to fall resulting in serious
bodily injury. Avoid quick stops, excessive
force and uneven floor surfaces when moving
the laminator on a cart or stand.
Do not defeat or remove electrical and
mechanical safety equipment such as
interlocks, shields and guards.
Do not insert objects unsuitable for lamination
or expose the equipment to liquids.
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1. SAFETY
ADVERTENCIA
!
Riesgo de choque
eléctrico
No abra:
Adentro no hay
piezas reparables
por el usuario.
Mantenimiento
solamente por
personal calificado.
ATTENTION
!
Risque de
secousse
électrique.
Ne pas ouvrir:
Pas de pièces
réparables par
l'utilisateur.
Entretien
seulement par
personnel qualifié.
WARNING
!
Electrical shock
hazard.
Do not open.
No user
serviceable
parts inside.
Refer servicing to
qualified service
personnel.
CAUTION ATTENTION CUIDADO
PUNTO DE
PINCHAMIENTO
Keep hands and
fingers away.
Mantener manos
y
dedos a distancia.
Tenir mains et
doigts a l'écat.
PINCH POINT
between rollers.
POINT DE
PINCEMENT
entre les rouleaux.
entre rodillos.

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ELECTRICAL
The laminator should be connected only to a source
of power as indicated in these instructions and on
the serial plate located on the rear of the laminator.
Contact an electrician should the attachment
plug provided with the laminator not match the
receptacles at your location.
WARNING: Do not attempt to service or repair
the laminator. Failure to observe this warning could
result severe personal injury or death.
Disconnect the plug from the receptacle and contact
your dealer/distributor when one or more of the
following has occurred.
The power supply cord or attachment plug is
damaged.
Liquid has been spilled into the laminator.
The laminator is malfunctioning after being
mishandled.
The laminator does not operate as described
in these instructions.
CAUTION: The receptacle must be located
near the equipment and easily accessible.
Disconnect the attachment plug from the receptacle
to which it is connected and keep the power supply
cord in your possession while moving the laminator.
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Operating Speed
Variable
Fixed – Safety shield removed
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2.5 to 15 fpm (0.8 to 4 m)
3 fpm (0.9 m)
Dimensions
Width
Height
Depth
Weight
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39 in (99 cm)
20 in (50.8 cm)
21 in (53 cm)
140 lbs. (64 kg))
Electrical Requirements
Voltage
Current
Power
U.S. Receptacle
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120 V 60 Hz
0.6 Amps
50 W
NEMA 5-15R
3. SPECIFICATIONS
Fig. 3-1. 27C Dimensions (Shown in Inches (cm).)
39 (99)
20 (50.8)
21 (53)

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FCC NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at
his/her own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
(Cet appareil numérique de las Classe A est
conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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This chapter describes how to install the machine.
There are no operator serviceable parts to the
machine other than periodic cleaning. Refer to the
Operator Maintenance chapter.
WARNING: Do not attempt to service or repair
the laminator. Failure to observe this warning could
result severe personal injury or death.
Disconnect the plug from the receptacle and contact
your dealer/distributor when one or more of the
following has occurred.
The power supply cord or attachment plug is
damaged.
Liquid has been spilled into the laminator.
The laminator is malfunctioning after being
mishandled.
The laminator does not operate as described
in these instructions.
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
Inspect the package for damage. Shipping damage
should be brought to the immediate attention of the
delivering carrier.
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INSTALLATION
To set up the laminator for the first time:
Place the laminator on a stable flat surface
capable of supporting the weight of the machine
and any materials. The surface should be at least
30 inches (0.76 m) high to assure comfortable
positioning during operation. All four rubber
support feet should be positioned completely on
the supporting surface. The supporting surface
may also be large enough to hold the material to
be laminated.
The laminator should be located so that exiting
film drops freely to the floor or to a table that
is lower than the exit point of the laminator.
Accumulation of laminate immediately behind the
laminator as it exits the equipment may cause
the film to wrap around the rollers, jamming the
machine.
Avoid locating the laminator near sources of heat
or cold. The laminator should not be in the direct
path of forced heated or cooled air.
Connect the attachment plug provided with the
laminator to a suitably grounded outlet only.
1.
2.
3.
4.
4. INSTALLATION

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TOP FILM SUPPLY SHAFT
Holds the film supply on the laminator.
RELEASE LINER TAKE-UP
Rewinds the release liner of pressure sensitive films.
IDLER BAR
(Not shown.) The idler bar directs the film to the
roller.
PRESSURE ROLLERS
Two pressure rollers apply pressure to the film and
the print being laminated or mounted. They pull the
print and films into the laminator.
NIP POINT
(Not shown.) The point at which the top and bottom
rollers come into contact and the point at which the
items for lamination are introduced into the laminator.
SAFETY SHIELD
The safety shield prevents entanglement,
entrapment, and inadvertent contact with the rollers.
When the safety shield is removed, the laminator
runs at 3 fpm (0.9 m) when you press the RUN
button. The safety shield is removed only when you
load films.
WARNING: Keep your fingers and hands away
from the nip point. Failure to observe this warning
could result in severe personal injury.
5. FEATURE GUIDE
Fig. 5-1. 27C Laminator Identification.
This chapter helps you identify the main components of the laminator.
Safety shield
Feed table
Top film supply shaft
Bottom supply shaft
Release liner take-up
Roller pressure
handle
Feed table
interlock latch
(under table)
Pressure roller
Control panel

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FEED TABLE
The feed table is used to position items for
laminating and mounting. When the feed table is
removed, the laminator runs at 3 fpm (0.9 m)
when you press the RUN button. The feed table is
removed only when you load film.
TABLE INTERLOCK LATCH
Fig. 5-2. Table Interlock Latch Under the Table.
The interlock latch locks the feed table into position
and activates an interlock switch. The latch is located
on the left, underside of the feed table. Move the
latch to the right to release the table. Then lift the
table upwards and away from the laminator.
BOTTOM FILM SUPPLY SHAFT
Holds the film or kraft paper on the machine.
FILM WEB
(Not shown.) The path the laminating film and/or
mounting film mounted on the machine takes
through the machine.
CORE ADAPTORS
Fig. 5-3. Core Adaptors on the Shafts.
The core adaptors hold and lock the rolls of film
and release liner on the shafts to prevent side to
side shifting. Grippers on the supply shafts ensures
proper tension on the film. The supply shaft core
adaptors lock in place with a set screw. The release
liner take-up core adaptors are held in place by
friction.
ROLLER PRESSURE HANDLE
Fig. 5-4. Roller Pressure Handle.
The roller pressure handle adjusts the amount of
roller pressure needed for various laminating and
mounting applications. Pull the handle out of a
position, rotate it to the desired pressure, and press
it into the slot. Three main function settings are
provided.
Table interlock latch
Supply shaft
Take-up shaft
Core adaptor
Gripper
Roller pressure
handle
Settings

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IMPORTANT: Use a pressure setting that is
appropriate for the material you are laminating or
mounting.
Release – Provides the widest opening between the
pressure rollers and takes pressure off the rollers.
This is used when installing new rolls of film. When
the machine is not in use, put the handle in this
position.
Mounting – Used when bonding to a rigid substrate
such as mounting boards. Thickness range is 1/8 to
3/16 in. (3.2 to 4.8 mm).
Laminating – Used to adhere materials in multiple
substrates. The two positions are low (right) and high
(left) pressure.
FILM AND TAKE-UP TENSION ADJUSTMENT
KNOBS
Fig. 5-5. Tension Adjustment Knobs.
Allows the operator to increase or decrease film web
and release liner tension as needed to reduce curl
and wrinkles.
CONTROL PANEL
Fig. 5-6. Control Panel.
Speed adjustment – Turn the speed adjustment
knob to set the desired speed. It is adjustable from
2.5 (min.) to 15 (max.) feet per minute (fpm) (0.8 to 4
m).
RUN button – Press and release the RUN button for
continuous running. The green LED illuminates. For
normal operation, the safety shield must be installed.
WARNING: Keep your fingers and hands
away from the nip point (the point where the upper
and lower rollers meet). Failure to observe this
warning could result in severe personal injury.
STOP button – Press the STOP button to stop the
machine.
REVERSE button – Press and hold the REVERSE
button to reverse the direction of the rollers. Release
the button to stop. The green LED illuminates while
the button is pressed.
RUN
STOP
REVERSE
min. max.
Speed
adjustment
STOP
button
RUN
button
REVERSE
button
LED
Tension adjustment
knobs

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POWER SWITCH
The power switch is located at the back of the
machine. Press the “I” on the switch to turn it on. An
orange LED will illuminate next to the stop button.
The off position, marked “0”, turns the machine off.

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This chapter describes how to use the laminator to:
Operate the machine
Load films (web the machine)
Laminate items
Mount items
GENERAL OPERATION
These instructions assume that the films have been
loaded. For information about loading films, see the
Loading Film section in this chapter.
Fig. 6-1. Control Panel.
To run the laminator:
Turn the laminator On (I) with the power switch
located at the back of the machine.
WARNING: Make sure the safety shield and
feed tray are in their proper positions. Your fingers
and hands could be trapped and crushed in the
rollers. Clothing, jewelry, and long hair could be
caught in the rollers and pull you into them.
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1.
Set the roller pressure handle for the thickness of
the item that is to be laminated or mounted.
Fig. 6-2. Roller Pressure Handle.
Set the desired speed on the control panel.
Press the RUN button.
The rollers will begin to turn.
Position the item(s) to be laminated or mounted
on the feed table.
Push the item(s) squarely into the roller nip point
(where the two rollers meet). Additional items
can be laminated or mounted without stopping
and starting the machine.
Press the STOP button to stop the laminator
when all of the items have completely exited the
rear of the machine.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
6. OPERATION
RUN
STOP
REVERSE
min. max.
Speed
adjustment
STOP
button
RUN
button
REVERSE
button
LED

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LOADING FILM
The 27C laminator runs poly-in and poly-out
pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) films. Poly-in
means the adhesive side of the film is on the inside
of the web. Poly-out means the adhesive is on the
outside of the web.
The machine can perform three functions:
Decaling (laminating and applying an adhesive
to the back of the item).
Mounting, using one film.
Mounting, using no film.
Fig. 6-3. Poly-in and Poly-out Films.
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IMPORTANT: The top and bottom rolls of laminating
film must be the same width.
Always change the top and bottom supply rolls at
the same time. Near the end of each roll of most
laminating film is a label stating, Warning – End
of Roll. The appearance of this label on either the
top or bottom roll requires that new rolls of film
be installed as soon as the item presently being
laminated completely exits the rear of the laminator.
Do not introduce any additional items into the
laminator when the warning label is visible.
Adhesive will deposit on the rollers if:
One or both rolls of film are allowed to run
completely off its core.
Only one roll is used.
Different widths of rolls are loaded together.
Either roll is loaded with the adhesive side
against a roller.
There are two methods of loading film.
Using a threading card.
Tacking new film to existing film.
Prior to loading film, the safety shield and feed table
need to be removed.
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Poly-in
Adhesive surface
Polyester surface
Adhesive surface
Poly-out
Polyester surface

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REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE SAFETY
SHIELD
The safety shield should not be removed except to
install films and when cleaning the rollers. When the
shield is off, the laminator runs at a fixed speed of 3
fpm (0.9 m).
WARNING: Keep fingers and hands away from
the rollers when the machine is running. They could
be trapped and crushed in the rollers. Clothing,
jewelry, and long hair could be caught in the rollers
and pull you into them.
Fig. 6-4. Safety Shield and Feed Table.
To remove the shield:
Lift the front edge of the shield.
Lift and slide the back of the shield towards the
back of the machine and lift the shield off.
To install the shield:
Place the pins at the back of the shield in the
slots on the machine.
Lower the front edge of the shield, making sure
that the front guides engage the safety switches.
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2.
1.
2.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE FEED
TABLE
The feed table should not be removed except to
install films. When the table is off, the laminator runs
at a fixed speed of 3 fpm (0.9 m). Refer to Fig. 6-4 for
the following instructions.
To remove the feed table:
Slide the feed table latch to the right.
Lift the table upwards and away from the
laminator.
To install the feed table:
Place the table on the machine.
Slide the feed table latch to the left.
1.
2.
1.
2.
Safety shield
Feed table
Interlock latch
(under table)