GBC FOTON 30 Automated Laminator User manual

GBC FOTON 30
AUTOMATED LAMINATOR
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
Document Number: CBT10000 Rev B
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1. Safety
YOUR SAFETY, AS WELL AS THE SAFETYOF OTHERS IS
IMPORTANT TO ACCO Brands. IN THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL AND ON THE PRODUCT ARE IMPORTANT
SAFETY MESSAGES. BEFORE YOU INSTALL OR USE
THE MACHINE, READ AND FOLLOW ALL THE SAFETY
NOTICES CAREFULLY IN THIS CHAPTER.
Observe all the safety information provided.
Observe all safety warnings. Never remove safety
warnings or other information from the equipment.
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 cause product damage or property damage.
This safety alert symbol indicates a potential
electrical shock. It warns you not to open the
laminator and expose yourself to hazardous voltage.
DO NOT OPEN. NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONAL.
THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS ARE FOUND ON THE
FOTON 30 AUTOMATED LAMINATOR.
CAUTION Hot Surface: Laminator rollers can
be in excess of 260° F/ 126.7° C. Please use caution
and do not touch the rollers.
WARNING: Do not attempt to service or
repair the laminator.
WARNING: 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.
General safeguards
•Use this laminator only for its intended
purposes as according to the
specifications outlined in the operating
instructions.
•Keep hands, long hair, loose clothing and
articles such as necklaces or ties away
from the front of the feed rollers to
avoid entanglement and entrapment.
•When opening the top door of the
laminator, avoid contact with the
internal rollers when laminator is
powered on or shortly after the
laminator has been turned off. The
rollers can reach temperatures in excess
of 260º F / 126.7° C.
•Keep hands and fingers away from the
path of the sharp film cutter blade
located at the film exit.
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.
•Do not expose laminator to liquids.

Electrical Safeguards
•The equipment should be connected to an
easily accessible and grounded (3-pin)
receptacle (socket outlet) near the equipment.
•This laminator must be connected to a supply
voltage corresponding to the electrical rating
as indicated on the serial plate located on the
rear of the machine.
•Unplug the laminator before moving it, or
when it is not in use for an extended period of
time.
•Do not operate the laminator with a damaged
power supply cord or plug.
•Do not overload electrical outlets as this can
result in fire or shock.
•Do not alter the attachment plug. This plug is
configured for the appropriate electrical
supply.
•The unit is intended for indoor use only.
•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.
•Do not operate the laminator with a damaged
power supply cord or attachment plug, upon
occurrence of a malfunction, or after
laminator has been damaged. Contact an
authorised GBC service representative for
assistance.
CAUTION: The receptacle must be located
near the equipment and easily accessible. Do not
use an extension cord.
GBC Technical Service
To order replacement accessories, service, parts,
or an Equipment Maintenance Agreement, please
contact GBC Technical Service and Support at:
Australia
ACCO Brands Australia
2 Coronation Ave
Kings Park NSW 2148
www.accobrands.com.au
1300 278 546

2. Warranty
Warranty Against Defects
This product is provided with a 2 year warranty limited
to defects in material and workmanship from the date
of original purchase (you must retain proof of
purchase) (Warranty Period). This warranty is offered
by ACCO Brands Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 16 000 265
047) if the product was purchased in Australia or ACCO
Brands New Zealand Limited (26589) if the product
was purchased in New Zealand (each referred to
individually, as ACCO Brands). ACCO Brands will, at its
own discretion, either repair or replace this product
(with a new or refurbished product) if the defect is
deemed by ACCO Brands to be the result of faulty
materials or workmanship but subject to the
conditions set out in this warranty.
Any other representation contained on this product’s
packaging or provided with this product which
constitutes or appears to constitute a warranty is
hereby excluded and is not given by ACCO Brands
(except for the statutory warranties as indicated
below).
You may claim on this warranty only within the
Warranty Period in the manner set out below and
provided that you have complied with all the other
conditions of this warranty. This warranty can only be
exercised by the original purchaser of the product and
is not transferrable to any other person or entity
under any circumstances.
Statutory Guarantees and Your Other Rights and
Remedies
This warranty is provided in addition to other rights or
remedies that you, as a consumer, may have under
Australian or New Zealand consumer law, or any other
applicable law.
For Australia: Our goods come with guarantees that
cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a
major failure and compensation for any other
reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also
entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the
goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure
does not amount to a major failure.
For New Zealand: Our Goods come with guarantees
that cannot be excluded under the Consumer
Guarantees Act 1993. This guarantee applies in
addition to the conditions and guarantees implied by
that legislation.
What this Warranty Does Not Cover
If ACCO Brands reasonably considers that any of the
following situations are present, this warranty does not
apply:
• any cosmetic damage;
•where the product’s serial number is no longer present or
visible;
•loss or damage caused by factors beyond the control of
ACCO Brands including, but not limited to, damage or failure
due to power fluctuations, overload, excessive heat or
humidity;
•where the product has not been installed, operated, used,
stored and/or maintained in accordance with any
instructions provided with the product;
•where damage or defects are due to unusual, abnormal,
non-recommended or negligent use, handling or
maintenance of the product;
•any alterations or repairs to the product not authorised in
writing or performed by ACCO Brands;
•liability based on any service or other agreement or
arrangement entered with any third party; or
•normal wear and tear including deterioration of any
wearable components or consumables in any product,
including but not limited to base boards, blades, cutters,
cutting disks, cutting sticks, drill bits, feed wheels, fuses, light
bulbs, manual punches, separators, slitters and staple
inserts.
How to Make a Claim
To make a claim under this warranty please contact your
place of purchase within the Warranty Period (from the date
of purchase). Proof of your purchase of this product, such as
your receipt or invoice, must be provided in addition to a
detailed description of the defect in the product. Your claim
will be assessed under the terms and conditions of this
warranty and the laws applicable to your place of purchase.
ACCO Brands Australia
2 Coronation Ave
Kings Park NSW 2148
www.accobrands.com.au
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

3. Specifications
Model
FOTON 30 Automated Laminator
Operating Speed
75mic 700mm per minute
125mic 650mm per minute
Operation Modes
Auto Feed / Auto Cut
Manual Feed / Auto Cut
Manual Feed / Manual Cut
Warm-up Time
3.5 min. 75mic
4 min. 125mic
30 Sheets 75gsm paper
Maximum Film Width
306mm
Maximum Document Thickness
250gsm Manually Fed
Document Lengths Supported
Document Widths Supported
Minimum
152mm
Maximum
432mm
Minimum
Maximum
127 mm
297mm
Auto Feeder Media Weight
Manual Feed Media Weight
High Reliability: 64 –120 gsm
Variable Reliability: 121 –220 gsm
64 –250 gsm
Dimensions:
Width
Height
Depth
Weight
Machine:
57.7 cm
24.5 cm
47.8 cm
9.5kgs
Shipping:
68.6 cm
38.1 cm
57.8 cm
14.9kg
Auto Shut Off
15 minutes of inactivity
Duty Cycle
80 documents per week
Electrical Requirements
Voltage
Receptacle
120V, 60Hz
NEMA 5-15P

Fuse
Yes (internal & non-replaceable)
Operating Environment
5 –35 (C)
Maximum Altitude of 2,000m
Height
Width
Depth
Figure 1. Foton 30 Dimensions

4. Installation
Service
WARNING: Do not attempt to service or repair
the laminator. Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe personal injury or death.
Disconnect the plug from the receptacle and contact
Customer Service when one or more of the following
has o cc urr e d .
• The power supply cord or attachment plug is
damaged.
•Liquid has been spilled into the laminator.
•The laminator is m a l f un c t i o nin g after being
mishandled.
•The laminator does not operate as described in
these ins tr u c t i o ns.
Installation
•Shipping damage should be brought to the
immediate attention of the delivering carrier.
•Place the laminator on a stable flat surface
capable of supporting 23 kgs.
•The surface should be at least 75cm high to
assure comfortable positioning during
operation. All four rubber feet should be on the
supporting surface.
•Connect power cord to an appropriate power
source. Avoid connecting other equipment to
the same branch circuit to which the laminator
is connected as this may cause nuisance
tripping of the circuit breaker or blown fuses.
•The laminator should be positioned to allow
exiting film to drop freely to a flat surface.
Accumulation of laminated documents as they
exit the laminator may cause a jam.
•Avoid placing laminator near sources of heat or
cold. Avoid locating the laminator in the direct
path of forced, heated or cooled air.
Caring for Foton 30
The only maintenance required by the operator is to
periodically clean the rollers. Keeping the rollers clean
ensures that your finished items will not be damaged by
dirt and adhesive build-ups.
CAUTION: the following procedure is performed
while the laminator is hot. Use extreme caution.
WARNING: Do not apply cleaning fluids or
solvents to the rollers.
WARNING: Do not attempt to laminate
adhesives marked ‘Flammable’.
WARNING: Do not expose laminator to liquids.
1. Power the machine on, wait for it to completely
warm up.
2. Open the laminator door using the silver latch.
3. Clean the top rollers with a clean, damp lint-free
cloth. If there are any adhesive build-ups, you
may use isopropyl alcohol instead of water.
4. Lift leading film edge up to the handle of the
cartridge.
5. Clean the bottom rollers with a clean, damp lint-
free cloth. If there are any adhesive build-ups,
you may use isopropyl alcohol instead of water.
6. Place the leading film edge into proper position
and close the door.
7. Press and hold the RUN/STOP button for 5-7
seconds to manually advance the rollers.
8. Open the laminator door using the silver latch.
9. Repeat steps 4 –6.
Note: Do not use metal scouring pads to clean the heat
rollers!
WARNING: Do not laminate glitter and/or
metallic items. Damage to the rollers may result.
The side covers and feed table can be cleaned with a
lint-free cloth and a mild detergent.

5. Feature Guide
A. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAMINATOR:
(Shown in image A above)
a. FEED TRAY & SIDE GUIDES:
i. Place document(s) to be
laminated and use the slide guides
to minimize skew. Flip out
extension for larger documents.
b. FEEDER/FEEDER DOOR:
i. Feeds document into laminator. A
red light on the door will indicate
that a mis-feed has occurred.
Open the door to clear any mis-
feeds.
c. LAMINATOR DOOR:
i. Door that gives access to the inner
parts of the laminator: rollers, film
cartridge, etc.
ii. To Open: pull on the silver latch,
and lift up
iii. To Close: gently lower using the
silver latch, and push latch closed.
DO NOT push down on the
laminator door to close.
d. FILM CARTRIDGE:
i. Replace the film cartridge when
empty or when a different
thickness is required. See
CARTRIDGE FILM LOADING for
details.
e. LAMINATORS ROLLERS:
i. Rollers heat-up to activate the
adhesive on the film and apply the
pressure to ensure the film sticks
to the document.
f. AUTO TRIMMER:
i. When in Auto Cut modes, the
trimmer finds the leading and
trailing edge of the document and
cuts the film. In Manual Cut
mode, it will cut the film when the
CUT button is pressed.
B. CONTROL PANEL: (Shown in image B above)
BUTTONS
a. POWER –turns the machine on/off. After
15 minutes of no use, the machine will
automatically turn off.
b. RUN/STOP –used to start and stop the
laminator.
i. Dual Function –Manual Advance:
Continuously hold the button to
manually advance the laminator
rollers. This can be used to clear
jams and debris for cleaning.
c. MODE –allows users to toggle through
three modes of operation.
i. Auto Feed / Auto Cut –best for
standard paper sizes printed on
20-32lb bond paper.
ii. Manual Feed / Auto Cut –best for
standard paper sizes on heavy
paper stocks that won’t Auto
Feed.
iii. Manual Feed / Manual Cut –best
for odd shaped and non-
rectangular documents.
d. CUT –pressing this button will cycle the
trimmer to cut the film one time. This
button is primarily used in Manual Cut
mode.
INDICATORS
e. STATUS –communicates the status of the
machine:
i. Solid Green = ready to use
ii. Green Blinking Sequence =
running
iii. Solid Amber = warming up
iv. Amber Blinking Sequence =
warming up and RUN command
accepted. Will begin laminating
once ready.
v. Solid Red = error status
f. FILM –LED light will indicate when film is
low (approx. 30% remaining) or is empty.
i. Low = Amber LED light
ii. Empty = Red LED light
g. MODE –green LED light identifies what
mode of operation the machine is in.
h. ERROR MESSAGE –communicates error
messages that need to be resolved.
i. DOOR: one or both doors are
open
ii. JAM: the machine may encounter
two types of jams:
1. Laminator jam: push and
hold the RUN button to
manually advance the
rollers to clear itself.
2. Feeder jam: open the
feeder door and remove
the paper.
iii. CUTTER: trimmer cannot
complete full cut cycle

i. MANUAL FEED INDICATOR –Located on
the Feeder Door, Illuminates GREEN when
the laminator is ready for a document to
be manually fed.
C. FILM CARTRIDGE: (Shown in image C above)
a. CARTRIDGE –inserts into the laminator.
b. CARTRIDGE LABEL –indicates film
thickness. Located on top of handle.
a. FILM LEADER –the first 75-100mm
of sealed laminating film provided on the
film cartridge. The film leader must be
placed facing the exit of the machine.

6.Operation
OPERATION MODES:
AUTO FEED / AUTO CUT
Note: Best for standard paper sizes printed
on 75-120 gsm paper.
1. Press the POWER button to turn the machine ON.
The machine will automatically start in Auto Feed
/ Auto Cut mode.
2. Place your document(s) in the FEED TRAY.
3. Slide the Side Guides to fit your document(s) to
minimize skew during lamination.
4. Press the RUN button:
Note: If RUN is pressed before the machine
has completely warmed up, the status bar
will be AMBER blinking in a sequence. The
laminator has accepted the command and
will start automatically when machine
reaches proper temperature.
5. Document(s) will be automatically laminated and
automatically trimmed as they exit the machine.
Note: If you hit stop while the document is
still feeding through the laminator, the
machine will finish laminating the document
before stopping.
MANUAL FEED / AUTO CUT
Note: Best for standard rectangular paper
sizes on heavy paper stocks that won’t Auto
Feed.
1. Press the POWER button to turn the machine ON.
2. Select the Manual Feed / Auto Cut mode by
pressing the Mode button.
3. Wait for the machine to reach proper
temperature: solid green STATUS light.
4. Place only the first document in the FEED TRAY.
The document must be placed in the center of the
Feed Tray and far enough into the feeder to grab
your document.
5. Press the RUN button. The document will begin to
feed into the laminator.
6. After your first document begins laminating, wait
for the MANUAL FEED indicator to illuminate
green. Once illuminated, the machine can be
manually fed the next document. Repeat this
process one sheet at a time until the job is
complete.
7. Documents will be manually laminated and
automatically trimmed as they exit the machine.
8. After the final document has been cut and exits
the machine will automatically stop.
MANUAL FEED / MANUAL CUT
Note: This mode is best used for odd-shaped
or non-rectangular documents that won’t
Auto Feed.
1. Press the POWER button to turn the machine
ON.
2. Select the Manual Feed / Manual Cut mode by
pressing the Mode button.
3. Wait for the machine to reach proper
temperature: solid green STATUS light.
4. Place only the first document in the FEED TRAY.
The document must be placed in the center of
the Feed Tray and far enough into the feeder to
grab your document.
5. Press the RUN button. The document will begin
to feed into the laminator.
6. After your first document begins laminating,
wait for the MANUAL FEED indicator to
illuminate green. Once illuminated, the
machine can be manually fed the next
document. Repeat this process one sheet at a
time until the job is complete.
7. Press the CUT button to cycle the trimmer
anytime you want to cut the film.
Note: It is recommended to press the CUT
button after you see the entire document
exit the machine to avoid cutting the
document.
8. After the final document has exited the
machine, press the STOP button to stop the
lamination process.
9. Once lamination has stopped, press CUT to cut
the remaining film that has exited the machine.
CARTRIDGE FILM LOADING
(Reference Images 1-4 to demonstrate process)
CAUTION: the following procedure might be
performed while the laminator is hot. Use extreme
caution.
Note: The film cartridges have an End of Roll sticker
which the laminator will automatically detect. Once
detected, the laminator will stop feeding any
remaining documents in the feed tray. The
laminator continue to laminate in the laminator.
The sticker may appear on the last document but
can be removed from the laminate.
1. Open Laminator Door: Open the laminator
door by fully raising the silver latch on the
top of the machine and pull up until door
fully opens.

2. Remove Cartridge: Lift upward on the
cartridge handle to remove the installed
cartridge.
Caution: full cartridges tend to be
heavy
3. Insert Cartridge: Insert replacement
cartridge by aligning edges of cartridge over
grey channel guide in laminator and lowering.
Note: Film leader should be inserted
away from the feeder, facing
towards the exit of the machine.
4. Close Laminator Door: Close the laminator
door by gently lowering the door and fully
close the silver hatch on top. DO NOT push
down on the laminator door to close; use
the latch.
5. Ensure Cartridge is Fully Inserted: Film
6. Empty indicator will be illuminated when no
cartridge is installed or if the cartridge is
not fully seated on the bottom.
7. Automatically Thread: When the laminator
reaches proper temperature, the machine
will finish threading film and feed
approximately 22.9 cm of film to eliminate
potential wrinkles in the film.

TROUBLE SHOOTING
SYMPTON
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Pressing the Power
button does not
turn the machine
ON
The power cord may not
be inserted all the way
into outlet
Fully Insert plug into outlet
Make sure the outlet has power
Status Indicator
Red:
Door Error Indicator Red:
Paper Jam Error Indicator
Red:
Film Empty Indicator Red:
Cutter Error Indicator Red
Remove any paper from the feeder tray. Open and Close both the
laminator door and the feeder door. Ensure they are fully closed
Open the feeder door, and remove any paper from the feeder tray.
Close the feeder door.
If the above does not clear the error, press and hold the RUN button for
10 seconds to manually feed film. Film should begin to exit the machine
and Jam should clear.
If Jam error remains, open laminator door and look to see if film leader
is caught on an obstacle or the rollers. DO NOT CUT the film. Lift-up the
film leader and replace it in proper position. Shut Laminator door and
hold the run button for 10 Seconds.
Cartridge End of Roll label has been detected. Replace the film cartridge
with new cartridge and shut the laminator door.
The cutter could not initiate a cut, or did not finish a cut.
Press the manual cut button one time to try and activate the cutter. Not
resolved, try the following:
Observe the film at the exit of the laminator to see if the film is not cut
or partially cut.
Film is not cut:
Press and hold the RUN button for about 10-20 seconds to
manually advance the film. If there is laminated media in the
exit of the laminator, hold the RUN button until the media has
fully exited the laminator. Now press the manual cut button to
see if the cutter is activated.
Film is Partially Cut:
Open the laminator door and look to see if you can see the
trimmer blade. It will be near the back of the laminator
partway through the film. Using scissors cut the film hanging
out the exit of the laminator. Then using caution not to put
your fingers near the trimmer knife, carefully remove the
cartridge. Close the laminator door and try to manually cycle
the cutter. If the cutter works Re-insert your cartridge. Might
need to trim off the leading edge of film where the cutter
jammed. If you need to trim the film leave 100mm of sealed
film as the cartridge leader. Re-insert the cartridge. The
machine once warmed-up will automatically thread the film
and activate the trimmer.
If the cutter does not work after the above steps contact your service
provider.

Film Wrinkles on
output
Film Misaligned
Press and hold the RUN button to manually advance the film. After 125
–500mm of film has been advanced the wrinkle should work
themselves out. If wrinkle clear press the manual cut button and you
are ready to begin.
If wrinkles still present, open the laminator door. Grasp the film exiting
the laminator and hold it tight while closing the laminator door. Repeat
above step and wrinkles should disappear.
Film Edges are not
evenly aligned.
Top and bottom rolls of
film are not matched
properly.
Press and hold the RUN button to manually advance the film. After
125 mm, grasp the film exiting the laminator and hold it tight while
closing the laminator door.
Documents are
skewed in the film
when exiting
Documents fed in skewed
Before loading paper, try tapping the leading edge of the paper on a flat
surface and then repeat with the bottom or top edge to get your paper
properly squared.
Insert your media in the auto feeder and slide the edge guide up to edge
of your media.
Experiencing
frequent double
feeds
Paper has heavy static
Try fanning the media or placing in a paper jogger prior to feeding it. If
issues persist use the Manual Feed / Auto Cut mode.
Experiencing
frequent mis-feeds
Rollers are slipping on
media and do not feed
sheets
Try fanning the media or placing in a paper jogger prior to feeding it. If
issues persist use the Manual Feed / Auto Cut mode.
If mis-feeds continue use the Manual Feed / Auto Cut operation mode
and manual feed the media one sheet at a time