Hunt Graphics IMAGE 410 User manual

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CONTENTS
Subject Page
Contents 1
Ilustrations 1
Limited Warranty on Seal Image Laminators 2
Introduction 3
Using this Manual 3
Features and Benefits 3
Safety Features and Benefits 4
Safety and Warranty Instructions 4
Environment 5
Safety Symbols 5
Specifications 6
Identification 6
Installation, Uncrating and Moving 7
Control Panel 8,9
Checking Operation 10
Preset Programs 11,12
Loading Film 13
Unwind Brakes 14
Roller Nip Settings 14
Encapsulation 15
Decaling 16
Mounting 17
One Step Mounting and Laminating 18
Face Mounting 19
Pre-Coating a Substrate 20
Applying Overlaminate 21
Cleaning and Maintenance 22
Technical Assistance 22
Trouble Shooting 22,23
Location of Breakers 23
Error Codes 24
Electrical Diagrams 25,26
Replacement Parts and Accessories 27
Glossary 28
For More Information 29
ILLUSTRATIONS
Subject Page
Loading Film 13
Encapsulation 15
Decaling 16
Mounting 17
One Step Mounting and Laminating 18
Face Mounting 19
Pre-Coating a Substrate 20
Applying Overlaminate 21

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Limited Warranty on Seal Image Laminators
Hunt Graphics warrant to the original consumer
purchaser *that all new Image®laminators which prove
defective in materials or workmanship, within the
applicable warranty period will be repaired, or, at our
option, replaced without charge. The applicable warranty
shall be one year from the date of purchase, with the
exception of silicone roll coverings. Silicone roll coverings
will be under warranty six months from the date of
purchase. (12 months in a row.)
*“Original consumer purchaser” is the person who first
purchased the laminator. If the laminator does not remain
in the possession of the original consumer purchaser, the
warranty will be invalid.
For more information regarding this warranty, please
contact your distributor.
*Warning! Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
*Warning! Any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this unit will void the user warranty and
transfer health and safety obligations to the user.
*Warning! This machine is designed for mounting and
laminating. Any use other than the intended may cause
damage to the machine or physical harm to the user.

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Image®410 laminator, a
laminator designed to give you years of reliable service.
The Image®410 brings a new level of simplicity and ease
of use to image finishing.
Reading your Owners Manual will familiarize you with the
operational features and guidelines of your laminator.
This manual contains instructions on various laminating
techniques and diagrams that give you the
comprehensive information needed for safe and efficient
use of your laminator. This knowledge provides the
foundation for innovative uses and creativity you can
achieve through basic skill and practice. Once you have
used the Image®410 laminator, you will understand
exactly why it is of the highest quality in design and
manufacture available.
USING THIS MANUAL
Special Markings
Warning! Please pay attention to all passages marked
this way *. This information is vital to the proper use of
and maintenance of the laminator and to the safety of its
users.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF THE IMAGE®410
nHigh release silicone rollers prevent adhesive build up
and make cleaning easy.
nDigital touch pad control panel with LED indicators. It
allows the operator to use 9 preset heat and motor
speed settings to match film applications. The
operator can also customize these settings.
nPivoting Auto Grip Unwind Shafts make film switches
quicker and easier.
nMotor driven roller height adjustment allows for
accurate roller nip setting with no need for an air
compressor.
nThe footswitch runs the laminator in slow mode at 2.0
feet or 0.6 meters per minute.

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SAFETY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
The Image®410 is one of the safest laminators on the
market.
nThe side plate covers can be opened only with an
Allen wrench, this should be done by an authorized
Service Technician.
nPhotoelectric Safety Eyes prevent foreign objects
from passing between the main rollers. When a
photoelectric eye is blocked, the laminator rollers
stop.
nEmergency Stop Buttons are located on both sides of
the machine. The emergency stop buttons shut down
all power to the machine and raise the rollers. They
should only be used in case of an emergency. Once
pressed, the buttons lock and need to be turned
clockwise to reset. Thereafter, the power button must
also be turned on. If the emergency stop is
depressed, the machine will default to program 1
upon restart.
nCovered footswitch prevents accidental activation of
roller movement. It can be used to give the operator
control when feeding an image through the machine.
nBuzzer and Flashing Light warns the operator if
fingers are getting too close to the nip while using the
footswitch.
nInfeed Table has a channel to allow for easy media
feeding while keeping fingers a safe distance from the
main rolls.
nEnclosed pull system prevents foreign objects from
passing between the rollers.
nPower Disconnect Switch is located on the left side
leg. When turned to the off position, will shut off the
laminator.
SAFETY AND WARRANTY INSTRUCTIONS
nRead all safety and operating instructions before
operating the machine.
nAdhere to all warnings on the machine and in the
manual.
nFollow all operating and user instructions.
nOperate the machine with the type of power sources
indicated in this manual.
nRefer all servicing to an authorized service
representative. Servicing by any unauthorized
technician voids the warranty.
nHunt Graphics must specify replacement parts.
nService Technicians must perform safety checks after
completing any service or repair.
nUse only enclosed knife cutters around the machine.
nNever cut or slice directly on the rollers.
nKeep all objects such as tools, pens, etc. away from
the roller opening.
nDo not wear loose garments or loose jewelry while
operating the laminator.
*Warning! When the laminator is not in use, adjust
the nip gap to at least 3/16” (setting 5). This will prevent
flat spots from developing on the main rolls. Flat spots
will effect the quality of the output and void warranty.
*Warning! When the laminator is not in use, or while
rollers are heating up, pivot the front table away from the
rollers. This will prevent the front table from possible
distortion. Warranty will not cover distorted tables.

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*Warning! Authorized service technicians must
disconnect the power by using the power disconnect
(located on the left side stand leg) before any servicing.
ENVIRONMENT
nPosition your laminator in a clean dust free
environment to ensure high quality output.
nOperation of a laminator near water or in an area of
high humidity requires installation of a GFI breaker.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
WARNINGS:
These warning symbols are located on the machine.
Use extreme caution in areas identified by these
symbols.
Electrical Parts – Electrical hazard
inside! Located on the back of the
side plates, near the bottom bolts
that attach the covers.
Hot Surfaces - Danger of burns
upon skin contact! Located near
the rollers.
Rotating Parts - Pinch Point,
danger of getting hands or arms
caught between! Located near the
rollers.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Working Width 43” (110 cm)
Maximum Heated Width 45.5” (115.6 cm)
Maximum Speed 10 ft./min
(304.8 cm/min)
Maximum Main Roll
Temperature 250°F (121°C)
Maximum Roller Opening 1.125” (2.86cm)
Maximum Substrate
Thickness 1” (2.54cm)
Roller Construction High Release Silicone
Supply Shaft Capacity
(Core inner Diameter) I.D.:3” (7.6cm)
Maximum Material Outside
Diameter O.D.: 8” (20.32cm)
Dimensions Width: 62” (1,575mm)
Depth: 30” (762 mm)
Height: 46.6”(1,184mm)
Net Weight 610 lbs. (277 Kg)
Shipping Weight 860 lbs. (391 Kg)
Electrical Requirements 200-240 VAC
50-60HZ Single Phase
16A
Maximum Power
Consumption 3840 Watts 12,065 BTU
Air Borne Noise Less than 70 DB(A)
IDENTIFICATION
The Identification Plate details manufacturing information
and European CE mark. Refer below to diagram for
location.
Identification Plate

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INSTALLATION, UNCRATING AND MOVING THE
IMAGE®410
Seal recommends that a licensed electrician in
accordance with electrical codes in your area install
power for your laminator. Refer to the Specifications
table. Please fill out the Installation Acceptance sheet
found in your accessory pack and return to Hunt
Graphics. (U.S. only)
Please keep your shipping bolts, nuts, and plates for
possible future moves.
Your laminator is equipped with castors that allow ease in
movement. Fix your laminator in an area with adequate
space. You will need room to feed, receive, and trim
images. Once your laminator is in place, lock the
castors. Always unlock the castors before moving your
laminator.
Place the footswitch in a position that is accessible while
feeding images.
Remove wrapping from the rolls.
*Warning! Do not use sharp objects to remove the
paper from the rolls.
Plug the laminator into the recommended electrical
outlet.
Push the power button. If you have no power, refer to
Troubleshooting, pages 22,23.

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CONTROL PANEL
1. Power Standby Button turns the power on and off. If
an emergency stop is depressed to cease operation,
the emergency stop button must be reset. Then the
power switch can be depressed to begin operation.
nPower Indicator Light is on when the laminator is on.
*Warning! Even when the power is off the laminator
is on Standby. Authorized Service Technicians must
unplug the laminator before any servicing.
2. Motor Button turns the motor on and off. While the
motor is off the footswitch may be utilized. The
footswitch runs in slow mode at 2 feet or .6 meters
per minute.
3. Motor Speed Buttons increase or decrease the speed
of the motor.
4. Motor Speed readout indicates speed in feet per
minute or meters per minute.
nMotor Indicator Light is lit when motor is on.
5. Top Heater Temperature readout indicates the
current temperature of the top main roll.
6. Top Heater Power Button turns the top heater on or
off.
nTop Heater Indicator Light is lit when top heater is on.
7. Top Heater Temperature Adjust Button.
nPush either arrow (up or down) once to see top
temperature set point. Push and hold either arrow to
raise or lower temperature.
8. Bottom Heater Temperature Readout indicates the
current temperature of the bottom main roll.
9. Bottom Heater Power Button turns the bottom heater
on or off.
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nBottom Heater Indicator Light is lit when bottom
heater is on.
10. Bottom Heater Temperature Adjust Button.
nPush either arrow (up or down) once to see top
temperature set point. Push and hold either arrow to
raise or lower temperature.
11. Nip Indicator Lights indicate which nip setting the
rolls are currently set at.
12. Nip Adjustment Button.
nUp Arrow push once to raise one setting. Push and
hold to raise multiple settings.
nNip Adjustment Button down Arrow push once to
lower one setting. Push and hold to lower multiple
settings.
13. Program Readout indicates which program is
currently available.
14. Program Select Button. (Choose a preset program)
nPush up or down arrow once to see current program
settings. (Speed and Temperature Readouts). Push
and hold up or down arrow to raise or lower
numbered program.
15. Program Enter Button (This button has two
functions.)
Function A
nPush and release to load shown program (See item
#13).
Function B
nTo program a new preset, First choose the program #
you want to set (1-9).
Set the heat and motor speeds to how you want the
program to recall them. Push and hold button 15.
The screen will go blank (approximately three
seconds), and then the program will appear on the
display. Release the button.
Note: After a program has been loaded, the operator
can still change heat and speed settings with their
respective up and down arrows.
16. Reverse Mode Button reverses the direction of the
rollers.
nThe Reverse Mode Button may be utilized only when
the motor is off.
nPush the Reverse Mode Button.
nReverse Mode Indicator light is on.
nDepress the footswitch to activate the reverse roller
movement.
nMotor Indicator light is lit while depressing the
footswitch.
nThe rollers will reverse at 1 ft./min. (.3M). The speed
cannot be adjusted.
To return to forward roller movement:
nWith the footswitch inactive, push the Reverse Mode
Button (Reverse Mode Indicator light will be off).
nPush the Motor Button (#2).
nMotor Indicator light is on.

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CHECKING OPERATION
After you are familiar with the control panel buttons,
check all operations.
Check the Rollers
nPush the Nip Adjustment up Arrow Button once. The
roller should move up smoothly and evenly on both
ends.
nPush the Nip Adjustment down Arrow once. The
roller should move down smoothly and evenly on both
ends.
Check the Motor and Footswitch
nPush the Motor Power Button once, the motor
indicator light should be lit. Push the Motor up
button. The Motor Speed should increase, and the
readout should increase in number.
nPush the Motor down button. The speed should
decrease, and the readout should decrease in
number.
Check the Photo-Eye System
nThe safety photo-eye system should be checked
every 6 months (or after any internal adjustment /
repair) using a tool made from a piece of 12mm (1/2”)
diameter wood or similar material.
nTo test the photo-eye system, place the tool on the
table and slowly move it towards the rotating roller.
The rotation must stop before the tool touches the
roller face.
nThis test must be carried out across the whole width
of the table. If the photo-eye does not operate, switch
off the machine and do not use until it has been
adjusted and checked by an authorized service
technician.
Check the Heater Controls
nPush the top heater power button once. The Top
Heater Indicator light should be lit. Push the top
heater up button to see the top temperature set point.
Watch the Top heater temperature readout for five
minutes. The temperature should increase in
number. Push the top heater power button again.
The top heater indicator light should not be lit.
nPush the bottom heater power button once. The
bottom heater indicator light should be lit. Push the
bottom heater up button to see the bottom
temperature set point. Watch the bottom heater
temperature readout for five minutes. The
temperature should increase in number. Push the
bottom heater power button again. The bottom heater
indicator light should not be lit.
*Warning! When the rollers are heated the table may
get hot.
Check the Emergency Stop Buttons
nPress one of the Emergency Stop Buttons located on
the top of the left and right cabinet covers of the
machine. The laminator will shut down.
nRotate the Emergency Stop Button clockwise to reset.
nPress the Power Standby Button. The laminator will
turn back on. Check to make sure that the Power
Indicator light is on.
nRepeat process with the second Emergency Stop
Button.
*Warning! If your machine does not operate correctly,
contact Technical Service immediately.

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PRESET PROGRAMS
When using a preset program, the temperature will
automatically activate.
Program 1: Flexible Displays (Encapsulating). Refer
to page 15 for webbing diagram. Flexible Displays are
created by encapsulating a print between two layers of
laminate.
nSettings provided are for optimal performance using
Seal’s Jet Guard Crystal Matte on the top roller and
Seal’s Jet Guard Gloss on the bottom roller.
Top Roll Temperature 95°C (200° F)
Bottom Roll Temperature 95°C (200° F)
Speed 3fpm 1mpm
Program 2: Pop-Up Displays. Refer to page 16 for
webbing diagram. Pop-Up Displays are created by
encapsulating a print between a hot laminate and a
backing film.
nSettings provided are for optimal performance using
Seal’s Jet Guard Deep Crystal on the top roller and
Seal’s Stoplight (220 or 370) on the bottom roller.
Top Roll Temperature 90°C (195°F)
Bottom Roll Temperature 100° C (210°F)
Speed 3fpm 1mpm
Program 3: Rigid Indoor Displays (Decaling). Refer to
page 16 for webbing diagram. Rigid Indoor Displays are
made by first creating a decal, by applying a laminating
film over the face of the print, and a pressure sensitive
adhesive to the back.
nSettings provided are for optimal performance using
Seal’s Jet Guard Crystal Matte on the top roller and
Seal’s Printmount One (Printmount “R”) on the
bottom roller.
Top Roll Temperature 90-95°C (205°F)
Bottom Roll Temperature Ambient 45°C (110°F)
Speed 3fpm 1mpm
Program 4: Rigid Backlit Displays. Refer to page 19
for webbing diagram. Rigid Backlit Displays are created
by face mounting an image to clear acrylic using an
optically clear pressure sensitive adhesive. Use the
laminator to coat the acrylic and mount the print.
nSettings provided are for optimal performance using
Seal’s Optimount on the top roller.
Top Roll Temperature 60°C (140°F)
Bottom roll Temperature Ambient 45°C (110°F)
Speed 3fpm 1mpm

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Program 5: Floor Graphics. Refer to page 16 for
webbing diagram. Floor Graphics are made by first
creating a decal. Apply a Floor Guard, a special non-slip
durable laminating film, to the face of the print and Floor
Grip 1, a permanent/removable pressure sensitive
adhesive, to the back. This can be done in one pass. Use
a hand roller or squeegee to apply the graphic to a clean
smooth floor.
nSettings provided are for optimal performance using
Seal’s Floor Guard on the top roller and Seal’s Floor
Grip 1 on the bottom roller.
Top Roll Temperature 95°C (200°F)
Bottom Roll Temperature Ambient to 45°C (110°F)
Speed 3fpm 1mpm
Program 6: OnePass Display. Refer to page 17 for
mounting diagram. OnePass Displays are created by
taking a printable laminate and sealing it onto foam board
or a rigid board, using the laminator.
nSettings provided are for optimal performance using
Seal’s OnePass on the top roller.
Top Roll Temperature 110°C (230°F)
Bottom Roll Temperature Ambient to 45°C (110°F)
Speed 0.5-1.0fpm 0.2-0.3mpm
Purchasers should individually determine, prior to use, the
suitability of each material for their specific purposes. Hunt
Graphics does not accept liability for risks associated with the
performance of materials in application.

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LOADING FILM
Each laminating/mounting procedure section, has web
diagrams depicting the correct way to load film.
Seal encapsulating films are wound with the adhesive
side on the inside, as in Figure A.
nThe top and bottom unwind positions are to be loaded
as shown in Figure A.
nCenter the rolls in relation to each other by unwinding
enough material from the top roller to reach the
bottom roll of film. Pull the film straight, then move
the bottom roll of film until the edges line up. See
figure B.
*Warning! If you choose to use a leader board to
push the film through the nips while webbing:
nSet the nip to the leader board thickness.
nAfter the board passes through the main rollers, you
may set the nip to 0.
nFailure to do so will cause the machine to register an
error and shut down. To reset, use the door
disconnect.
Figure A
Laminate Side
Adhesive Side
Figure B
Stretch film tight
and align edges.

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UNWIND BRAKES
The output of your film is greatly affected by the unwind
brakes. These are located on the autogrip unwind shafts.
How to set the brakes:
Tighten the knurled nut to compress the spring.
Compressing the spring will increase the film unwind
tension.
ROLLER NIP SETTINGS
When using a substrate for mounting, it is important to
adjust the rollers to create a gap equal to the thickness of
the board being used. This will allow your material to
receive the correct amount of pressure and prevent
damage to the rollers.
How to set the Nip:
nStep one – Determine the thickness of the board that
you will use for mounting.
nStep two – Adjust the nip setting by pressing the??
buttons on the control panel to the same thickness
measured in step one.
Equivalent Measurements
Inches Metric (mm) Decimal
1/16 2 0.0625
1/8 3 0.125
3/16 5 0.1825
¼ 6 0.25
3/8 10 0.375
½ 13 0.5
¾ 19 0.75
1 25 1.00
Rotate to compress
Direction of compression

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ENCAPSULATION
nEnsure that you have set the temperature of the
rollers according to the recommendations for the film
you are going to use.
The rollers should be stationary (Motor indicator light off).
Set your Nip to 0. Film should be loaded evenly on the
unwind shafts.
nStep one – The table should be pivoted into its lower
position. Pull the film down from the top unwind
position. Drape it across the face of the top and
bottom main rolls. The dull (adhesive) side should be
facing you.
nStep two – Pull the film from the bottom unwind
position up and over the top main roll. The top and
bottom films will heat and stick together.
nStep three - While the motor is off, use a piece of
leader board to push the films through the nip. Lower
the rollers. Press the footswitch and the rollers will
grab the film and pull it through.
nStep four - When the film reaches the chill shoe, cut
off the piece of leader board.
*Warning! Do not cut or slice on the surface of the
chill shoe. This will affect the output of your images.
nStep five - Press the footswitch and feed the film into
the pull rollers. Apply brake tension to the unwind
shafts to remove wrinkles. Run the laminator for about
3 feet (1M), to work out any wrinkles. If wrinkles
persist cut the film and web the laminator again.
nStep six - Pivot the table up into its working position.
Feed your media into the table groove. Once into the
nip, apply a small amount of tension to the media.
Film Path
Media Path

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DECALING
This process involves applying a hot or cold laminate on
the face of the image and a pressure sensitive adhesive
on the back. This process is used to create self-adhesive
images for mounting on various substrates.
nPrepare the films that you will use on the top and
bottom of the images. It is advisable to use slightly
wider films in comparison to the print width. This will
allow you to trim the print and leave a border. Mount
the rolls onto the unwind shafts so the adhesive side
will not contact the rolls.
Webbing
nStep one - Pull the pressure sensitive adhesive from
the bottom unwind, around the front of the bottom
roller, and lay evenly across the top roller.
nStep two - If you are using film without a release
liner, pull the film down from the top unwind. Lay the
film down evenly over the rollers. If you are using
film with a release liner, pull the film down from the
top unwind. Separate the film from the release liner
and lay the film evenly over the face of the rollers.
The films will then stick together.
nConnect the release liner to the windup tube with a
piece of tape. Attaching the release liner to a
cardboard core (over the windup tube) will allow for
easier cleanup.
nStep three – Push the films into the main roller nip
using a leader board.
nStep four – Close the rollers and depress the
footswitch. Advance the leader board between the
rollers until it clears the back of the laminator. You
may now cut off the leader board. Do not use the
Pull rolls.
nStep five – Run the film and apply brake tension to
the unwind shafts to remove wrinkles. Run for
approximately 3 feet (1 M). If wrinkles persist cut the
film and web the laminator again.
nStep six – Feed your images.
Film Path
Media Path
Release Liner

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MOUNTING
This process involves mounting a decal onto a substrate.
No films or adhesives are used in this process.
nAdjust your nip setting to correspond with the
thickness of your substrate.
Procedure
nStep one - Place your substrate on a flat surface. Lay
your image face down on the substrate, peel back the
release liner along one of the edges, (approx. 1” or 25
mm exposed) and crease.
nStep two - Turn the image face up. Position the
image squarely on the substrate, be careful not to let
the exposed adhesive make contact.
nStep three - Once positioned correctly, press the
exposed adhesive firmly from the center out. This
edge will be fed into the rollers first.
nStep four - Push the bonded edge of the substrate
into the roller nip. Depress the footswitch, and be
careful not to allow the release liner to enter the nip.
nStep five – Flip the image over the top roller so that
the release liner can be peeled off. Hold the image
with slight tension against the top roller with one
hand. While depressing the footswitch, peel the
release liner away from the image.
nRemove the mounted image from the rear of the
laminator and trim it if necessary.
*Warning! Take care that the release liner does not
trip the photo eyes.
Substrate
Decal
Release Liner

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ONE STEP MOUNTING AND LAMINATING
This process allows you to decal and mount in one step
by using a mounting board with heat activated adhesive
on one side
Preparation
nSet the top heaters roll temperature to 110ºC (230°F).
The bottom main roll off.
nLoad the heat activated laminate on the top unwind
shaft.
Webbing
nStep one - Set the nip in correspondence with the
heat activated foam board you are using
nStep two - Lay the heat activated laminate across the
face of the top main roller.
nStep three - Use a piece of leader board to hold the
laminate under the top roller. When using this process
a leader board or your product must be in the nip.
This will prevent adhesive from coating the bottom
main roll.
nStep four – Run a sample piece of foam board without
an image. Check for adhesion, wrinkles, and
bubbles. Adjust your heat and brake tension
accordingly.
nStep five – A leader board should be in the nip. Place
an image on your mounting board, and press it
against the leader board. If you are mounting more
than one image, send them through consecutively.
Note: For thick laminates and images, run at a slower
speed. This will allow substrate adhesives to activate
properly.
Heat activated substrate
Film Path
Media

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FACE MOUNTING
This process is used to cover a substrate with a clear
adhesive coating. Images can then be mounted face
down on a clear substrate.
Preparation:
Set the temperature of the top main roll to 130°F-140°F
(55 °C-60°C). The bottom main roll is off.
Load your adhesive on the top unwind.
Prepare a leader board with the same thickness as the
board to be coated.
nStep one – Measure the thickness of the board being
coated and select the corresponding nip setting.
nStep two – Pull the adhesive from the top unwind and
lay it evenly over the top roller.
nStep three - Attach the top release liner to the top
wind up station.
nStep four – Press the footswitch and push the
adhesive into the nip using the leader board. Release
the footswitch when the rear edge of the leader board
is in the roller nip.
nStep four - Position the board to be coated behind the
leader. When coating more than one board, ensure
that the boards follow each other without any gaps in
between them. You may use the footswitch or the
motor button.
nStep five - Follow the last board being coated with a
leader board. This allows the final board to clear the
laminating rollers. Stop the motor and raise the top
roller.
Clear Substrate
Adhesive
Release Liner
Step One
Clear Substrate
Face Down Image
Release Liner
Step Two

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PRE-COATING A SUBSTRATE / CREATING A SLED
This process is used to cover substrates with a self-
adhesive coating. Images can then be mounted on the
substrate. The same process is used to create a sled or
carrier board.
Preparation:
Set the temperature of the top main roll. Recommended
temperature is 120°F (49°C). The bottom main roll is off.
Mount your pressure sensitive adhesive on the top
unwind with the adhesive away from the roller.
Prepare a leader board with the same thickness as the
boards to be coated.
nStep one – Measure the thickness of the board to be
coated and select the corresponding nip setting.
nStep two - Pull the adhesive from the top unwind and
lay it evenly over the top roller.
nStep three - Press the footswitch and push the
adhesive into the nip using the leader board. Release
the footswitch when the rear edge of the leader board
is in the roller nip.
nStep four - Position the board to be coated behind the
leader. When coating more than one board, ensure
that the boards follow each other without any gaps in
between them. You may use the footswitch or the
motor button.
nStep five - Follow the last board being coated with a
leader board. This allows the final board to clear the
laminating rollers. Stop the motor and raise the top
roller.
Substrate
Adhesive