GBC PRO 3600 User manual

PRO SERIES
TM 3600 / 4600
Pouch Laminators
Instruction Manual

Power cord
Main power switch
Pouch exit outlet
Pouch insertion slot
Control panel
Cable socket
Rear of machine
AB
DE F
C

Display Panel
READY
- Indicate that the machine is
ready to laminate.
HOT - Indicate that the HOT function
is selected.
COLD - Indicate that the COLD function
is selected.
- Indicate that the heater is operating.
- Power ON/OFF the machine.
- Preset mode for hot lamination.
- Preset mode for cold lamination.
- Display current roller temperature (approx. 3 seconds).
- Reverse the revolution of the rollers to correct misfeeds.
- Stop/start the revolution of the rollers.
- Memory mode for saving frequent
use temperature and speed setting.
- These keys are used to increase or
decrease temperature ( 0~140°C).
- These keys are used to adjust the speed
(1~9) of the rollers. Speed 9 is the fastest
speed.
TEMPERATURE - Indicate the
temperature setting.
SPEED - Indicate the speed setting.
- Indicate that the roller is
moving in reverse revolution.
- Indicate that the roller is
moving in forward revolution.
- Indicate that the cooling fan is operating.
MEAS - Indicate that measure roller temperature function is selected.
Switch Panel

Electrical safeguards
Safety instructions
Special notice
Cleaning
Important safeguards
General safeguards
Service
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yourself. Unplug the unit and contact an authorised ACCO
Brands service representative for any required repairs.
Caution: Unplug this product before cleaning.
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detergents or solvents.
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Thank you, for your recent purchase of a GBC Pouch Laminator.
Your new laminator may emit a slight odour during the initial
stage of operation. It is normal and will diminish after several
hours of operation.
THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL PRECEDES EACH
SAFETY MESSAGE IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES A POTENTIAL PERSONAL
SAFETY HAZARD THAT COULD HURT YOU OR
OTHERS, AS WELL AS CAUSE PRODUCT DAMAGE
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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IMPORTANT TO ACCO BRANDS. IN THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL ARE IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES. READ
THESE MESSAGES CAREFULLY.
WARNING: FOR YOUR PROTECTION DO NOT
CONNECT THE POUCH LAMINATOR TO
ELECTRICAL POWER UNTIL YOU READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY. KEEP THESE
INSTRUCTIONS IN A CONVENIENT LOCATION
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. TO GUARD AGAINST
INJURY, THE FOLLOWING BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED IN THE
SET-UP AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
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corresponding to the electrical rating shown on the unit.
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for an extended period of time.
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not alter the attachment plug. The plug is configured for
the appropriate electrical supply.
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or electrical shock could result.
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near children.
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documents.
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laminator other than pouches/documents.
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from falling and possibly causing personal injury and
damage to the unit.
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and shall be easily accessible.
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laminator.
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overheat.

Electrical
Machine Dimensions
Machine Weight
Warm-Up Time
Technical specifications
GBC PRO SERIES
TM
3600
Maximum Pouch Width
Maximum Pouch Thickness
Maximum Thru-put Thickness
220-240V / 50~60Hz / 1050W / 6.0A 220-240V / 50~60Hz / 1050W / 6.0A
540 x 271 x 112 mm
15.0 kg
2 x 350 mic (Total 700)
3.0 mm
6 minutes
330 mm
GBC
PRO SERIES
TM
4600
691 x 271 x 112 mm
20.0 kg
2 x 350 mic (Total 700)
3.0 mm
6 minutes
480 mm
Press HOT button to choose Preset
mode. Machine is set to temperature
100°C / speed 6 and “HOT” symbol
appears on the LCD. (fig. B).
Operation, hot lamination
1
2
3
aPress the temperature Up/Down
arrow keys to modify the
temperature setting.
Press the speed Up/Down arrow
keys to modify the speed setting.
a
b
Press either button 1or 2for one
second to enter memory mode.
Set your frequent use temperature
and speed setting using the
Up/Down arrow keys.
Press the number button again to
save setting to memory.
To use a saved memory, select
either button 1or 2. The LCD will
indicate the temperature and
speed selected.
a
b
c
d
Connect power cord to appropriate power source.
Press the power switch on the back of the laminator and press the POWER button for 1 second to turn on the machine (fig. A).
Using the lamination guidelines, select the appropriate temperature setting for the pouch gauge thickness and material you
are laminating.
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to heat for a few more minutes then run the pouch through again.
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3.Memory Mode
(to save specific temperature and speed in memory):
2.Manual Mode
(to change speed and temperature manually):
1.Preset Mode
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5
6
7
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and the “READY” symbol appears on the LCD (fig. C).
Centre the item to be laminated within the pouch left to right with the top edge against the sealed edge of the pouch (fig. D).
Insert the pouch with the sealed edge first into the machine (fig. E).
The laminated item will automatically exit the rear of the machine. After the pouch has stopped moving, immediately place it on
a flat surface to cool for one minute before handling (fig. F).

Finishing lamination
1
3
2
Press and hold POWER button for one second and “COOL”
symbol appears on the LCD.
After the roller cool down (below 65°C), the laminator will
beep and power will be stopped automatically.
Press the power switch on the back of the laminator to
turn the machine off.
CAUTION: Cooling down the machine before
turning off the power switch protects and extends
the life of the rollers.
NOTE: For added safety and environmental reasons the
laminator will automatically go into sleep mode after
120 minutes of inactivity. If you wish to use the laminator
again, press the POWER button for 1 second to turn on
the machine.
Laminating Tips
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a test pouch through the laminator using a similar type of
document.
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from the front of the machine and place on a cool flat surface
for cooling to prevent the pouch from curling.
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Operation, cold lamination
1
2
4
5
3
Connect power cord to appropriate power source.
Press the power switch on the back of the laminator and
press the POWER button for 1 second to turn on the
machine.
Press COLD button and “COLD” symbol appears on the
LCD.
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beep and the “READY” symbol appears on the LCD.
Use and laminate your cold pouch by pressing the STOP
<RUN> button to start or stop the roller.
CAUTION: If you have just done hot lamination,
press COLD button (to cool down machine) and
wait for the “READY” symbol to reappear on the LCD
before attempting to do cold lamination.
Guarantee
ACCO Brands (ACCO) warrants its products and their parts against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a
period of 12 months from the original date of purchase. During this period, ACCO will, at its discretion, in accordance with law, either
repair the machine using new or refurbished parts, or replace the machine with a new or refurbished machine that is equivalent to
the machine being replaced. The warranty applies only to defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and does not
extend to damage to the product or parts which result from:-
- alteration, repair, modification or service carried out by anyone other than an authorised ACCO service centre.
- accident, neglect, abuse or misuse owing to failure to comply with the normal operating procedures of the product.
Reverse Button
1
2
Press the REV button and hold down. This will reverse the
rotation of the rollers allowing the pouch to exit the front
of the machine.
Pull the document out of the laminator.
After the document is out of the machine clean the rollers
by running the cleaning sheet through the laminator.
CAUTION: Be careful when removing the
laminated pouch from the machine. It may be hot.
In the event of a misfeed or a jam follow these instructions.
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Lamination Guide
75 ~ 100 Micron 100°C 6 130°C 4
125 ~ 150 Micron 120°C 4 130°C 3
175 ~ 250 Micron 120°C 3 140°C 2
300 ~ 350 Micron 130°C 2 - -
75 ~ 100 Micron 100°C 5 130°C 4
125 ~ 150 Micron 120°C 3 140°C 3
175 ~ 250 Micron 130°C 2 140°C 2
300 ~ 350 Micron 140°C 2 - -
75 ~ 100 Micron 100°C 4 130°C 3
125 ~ 150 Micron 130°C 3 140°C 2
175 ~ 250 Micron 140°C 2 140°C 1
Material
Copy Paper
Film thickness
Temperature Speed Temperature
Setting with Carrier
Setting without Carrier
Speed
Brochure Paper
Photo Paper
NOTE: For “STAND BY” mode, please keep the temperature at 70°C and speed 2.

Ref:PROSERIES-3600-4600/SG/V1/220415
ACCO BRANDS ASIA PTE LTD
5A Toh Guan Road East
#06-03 Singapore 608830
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