Hunt Graphics Image 6100 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS_________________________________________________________________________
GETTING STARTED Technical Specifications.......................................................................................4
Important Safeguards and Warranty Information...................................................5
Features of the Image6100 Ultra........................................................................6
Image6100 Ultra Features Diagram....................................................................7
Safety Features....................................................................................................8
Safety Information................................................................................................9
Installation of Your Laminator...............................................................................10
Working Area Diagram.........................................................................................13
Front Control Panel Diagram................................................................................14
Back Control Panel Diagram................................................................................15
Clutch Control Panel Diagram..............................................................................16
PROCEDURES FOR USE Laminator Set-up..................................................................................................17
Checking/Cleaning the Rollers..............................................................................18
Loading a Roll of Material/ Webbing the Laminator...............................................19
Feeding Images...................................................................................................20
ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS
Setting the Brakes ...............................................................................................21
Shim Wheels .......................................................................................................22
LAMINATING PROCESSES Preset Programs..................................................................................................23
Encapsulating......................................................................................................24
Double-sided Lamination ….................................................................................26
Decaling...............................................................................................................28
MOUNTING PROCEDURES Mounting..............................................................................................................31
One-step Mounting and Laminating......................................................................32
Applying an Over-laminate...................................................................................34
TRANSFER PROCESS One-Pass Dry Transfer Process...........................................................................37
TROUBLESHOOTING Error Codes..........................................................................................................43
Laminating Terminology.......................................................................................44
Maintaining Your Laminator..................................................................................45
Periodic Maintenance Sheet.................................................................................46
Process Control Sheet..........................................................................................47
Electrical Diagrams..............................................................................................48-50
Accessories..........................................................................................................51
Replaceable Parts................................................................................................52

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LIMITED WARRANTY ON IMAGE®LAMINATORS ___________________________________________________
Hunt Graphics warrant to the original consumer purchaser that all new Imagelaminators that 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 date of purchase with the exception of silicone roll
coverings that will be six months from date of purchase.
"Original consumer purchaser" means the person whom first purchased the product covered by this warranty
other than for purpose of resale. The warranty extends to and is enforceable by only the original consumer
purchaser, and only for the period (during the applicable term) which the product remains in the possession of
the original consumer purchaser.
For more information regarding this warranty, please contact your distributor.
þWARNING! 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.
þWARNING! Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this unit will void the user's warranty and will
transfer health and safety obligations to the user.
þWARNING! 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 an Image6100 Ultra laminator; a laminator designed to give you years of reliable
service. As you become familiar with your laminator you will appreciate the high quality of its production and the
excellence in engineering stated in its smartly styled design.
The Image6100 Ultra is a true bi-directional laminator, specifically designed for the one-pass thermal transfer
process. Also designed for full range, high volume requirements including heat or pressure sensitive lamination,
encapsulation and hot or cold mounting of images. The two sets of symmetrical bi-directional rollers speed
production, running heat-activated materials from the front and cold pressure-sensitive applications from the
back.
By following the guidelines outlined in this manual for proper care and maintenance you can depend on
receiving many years of trouble-free profitability from your investment. Reading your Owner’s Manual will
familiarize you with the particular features, laminating procedures and operational guidelines of your laminator.
The manual includes instructions for various laminating processes and diagrams that give you the
comprehensive information needed for the safe and efficient use of your laminator. This basic knowledge
provides the foundation for the creative innovative uses you can build on, as you achieve the basic skills through
practice.
SPECIAL MARKINGS
þWARNING! Please pay special attention to all passages marked this way. This information is vital to
preventing user injury and/or damage to the laminator. Failure to follow this information could void the
user’s warranties and transfer all safety obligations to the user.
*IMPORTANT: Passages marked this way give recommendations for safety procedures and guidelines and
information on the proper use and maintenance of the laminator.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS __________________________________________________________________
LAMINATOR IDENTIFICATION
Each Imagelaminator has a Serial Number Label located on the right side cabinet when facing the rear. This
label indicates the model type, the electrical requirements, and the laminator serial number (important for
reference if any servicing is required).
IMAGE6100 ULTRA SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
Maximum Working Width 61 inches (155 cm)
Maximum Speed 20 feet per minute (6.1 mpm)
Maximum Air Pressure 125 psi
Maximum Roller Opening 2 inches (5 cm)
Maximum Roller Temperature 300° F. (149° C.)
Roller Surface Construction High-release silicone coating
Supply Shaft Capacities
(Core Inner Diameter) 3 inches (7.6 cm)
Maximum Substrate Thickness 1inch (25.4 mm)
Dimensions Width: 80” (203 cm)
Depth: 59” (150 cm)
Height: 57” (145 cm)
Net Weight 1900 lb. (864 kg)
Shipping Weight 2300 lb. (1045 kg)
Mechanical Requirements 2 CFM compressed air @ 100 psi,
0.25”, (0.6 cm) ID flexible line
Electrical Requirements
USA and Canada (Single Phase)
International (Three Phase)
120 / 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, Single phase, 50 Amp
380 - 415 VAC, 50-60 Hz, Three phase, 25 Amp,
4-wire plus Earth
Maximum Power Consumption 12,000 Watts
NOTE: Airborne Noise Less than 70DB(A)
*IMPORTANT: Hunt Graphics recommends that a
licensed electrician in accordance with electrical
codes in your area install your mains power.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
*IMPORTANT: The mains outlet should be fused
no higher than 60 Amp, Three-phase -or- 100
Amp, Single phase.
The information contained herein is based upon our
research and believed to be accurate, but the accuracy
and completeness of our recommendations are not
guaranteed. The user shall determine the suitability of the
product for their use, before using the product, and the
user assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in
connection with the use of the product. Neither seller nor
manufacturer shall be liable for any injury, loss or inability
to use product. The following is made in lieu of all
warranties, expressed or implied: seller’s and
manufacturer’s only obligation shall be to replace or
credit such quantity of the product proved to be defective.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION________________________________________
Your Image6100 Ultra laminator is designed to be one of the safest laminator on the market. Operational safety features have been
designed into your laminator with the user’s safety of utmost consideration. However, following safe operating guidelines is still the
responsibility of the operator.
nRead, heed and follow these safety and operating instructions:
•POWER SOURCES: Operate the laminator only with the type of power sources indicated in this manual. Refer to the Specifications
Table for the proper power requirements.
•WATER AND MOISTURE: Install a GFI breaker (RCD in Europe) if using the laminator near water or in an area of high humidity.
•CLEANLINESS: Use your laminator in the cleanest, most dust-free environment possible to produce the highest quality output.
•SAFETY: Keep hair, hands and clothing clear of the laminating roller openings at all times. Do not wear loose clothing, scarves, ties
and similar garments while operating the laminator.
•PREVENTATIVE MEASURES: Do not feed objects such as staples, paper clips and rough or abrasive materials through the
laminating rollers. Keep all objects, such as tools, rulers, pens, markers or knives away from the roller opening. Refrain from leaving
such items on the front table to prevent them from accidentally being fed into the rollers.
*IMPORTANT: NEVER cut or slice directly on the rollers as any cuts or gouges will destroy them. ALWAYS use cutters with enclosed
blades to prevent cutting the rollers and to avoid extensive replacement costs.
þWARNING! Always adjust the shim wheels to create a gap between the laminating rollers to prevent flat spots from
developing when the laminator is not in use. Flat spots will affect the quality of the output and void the warranty
replacement.
þWARNING! Pull the front table away from the heated rollers when the laminator is not in use or when heating up the rollers.
Otherwise, the front edge of the table will become extremely hot and possibly warp the table. This will void the warranty
replacement.
•SERVICING AND REPLACEMENT PARTS: Refer all servicing to an authorized service representative. Servicing by any unauthorized
technician voids the warranty. The service technician must use replacement parts specified by Hunt Graphics. Call Technical Service
for assistance (see the rear cover for the location nearest you.)
þIMPORTANT: Service technicians must perform safety checks after completing any service or repairs to the laminator.
þWARNING! The machines 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. To 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. This test must be carried out across the whole width of the tables. 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.

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FEATURES OF THE IMAGE6100 LAMINATOR ____________________________________________________
1. SHIM WHEELS:
Dial-in roller height adjustment for fast and accurate roller nip setting, which adjusts for the thickness of the material to be processed.
Features include pneumatic pressure adjustment with heavy-duty air cylinders and fine tune control. This allows for optimum pressure
at the roller nip.
2. FOUR PIVOTING UNWIND SHAFTS:
Used for easy loading of laminates and adhesives. Allows for rapid changeover between applications. Combined with the lock collar
the brake easily adjusts the film tension on each unwind shaft.
3. ROLL EASEL:
This digital media supply shaft works in conjunction with the rear wind-up tube for roll-to-roll laminating and smooth, square media
feeding. An optional second media supply shaft is also available.
4. HIGH-RELEASE SILICONE ROLLERS:
The high-release silicone coatings prevent adhesive build-up and make cleaning easy. Reinforced steel main rollers minimize roller
deflection under high pressures.
5. FIVE WIND-UP TUBES:
Used for winding up the release liner off some laminates and adhesives. A clutch drive assembly, with a clutch adjustment collar,
allows for the correct amount of tension needed.
6. FILM COOLING SYSTEMS:
Two chill idlers and a cooling fan bank effectively cools the film during encapsulating and heat transfers producing smooth, flat output.
7. PRINT GUIDE TABLE:
Allows for easy feeding of cut sheets into the laminator rollers as you feed them under the print guide.
8. DIGITAL TOUCHPAD:
Touchpad control panels on the front and back of the laminator with LED indicators and 9 preset settings for temperature and speed.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
•Electric High-Wattage Heating Elements and Independent Temperature Controls with Infrared Temperature Sensors – Provide for
rapid, even heating to 300° F. (149°C.) and maximum accuracy.
•Heavy-duty Clutch and Drive Components – Provides smoother performance at all speeds and different film thickness.
•Optional Outfeed Slitter System – Provides for convenient outfeed trimming of roll-to-roll sealing and transferring processes.

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IMAGE6100 ULTRA FEATURES DIAGRAM _______________________________________________________

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SAFETY FEATURES ___________________________________________________________________________
HAND-OPERATED EMERGENCY STOP BUTTONS:
Emergency Stop buttons are located on each side of the cabinets for easy access. Once pressed, they
immediately cease the laminator’s operation and raise the rollers. Use these only in the case of an emergency
or you may damage an image during a process.
NOTE: Once pressed, these buttons lock and must be turned clockwise to reset. Press the laminator main
power button to restart the operation. The laminator defaults to Program 1 upon restart.
FOOT-OPERATED EMERGENCY TAP SWITCHES:
Located on both sides of the laminator, pressing on these tap switches will immediately cease the laminator’s
operation and raise the rollers. Press the main power button to restart the operation.
COVERED FOOT SWITCHES:
One on each side of the laminator allow for complete user control when initially feeding an image into the nip or
for feeding a delicate image through the rollers. The cover prevents accidentally stepping on the foot switch and
starting the laminator.
þWARNING! The foot switch overrides the photo eyes. When the photo eye is blocked the laminator runs
in slow mode at a speed of 2.0 feet (0.6M) per minute. A BUZZER sounds and a light on the left cabinet
flashes if an operator blocks a photo eye warning of proximity to the nip. Use care to keep hands clear
of the rollers while using the foot switch to prevent possible injury.
PHOTO ELECTRIC SAFETY EYES:
A light beam path set directly in front and back of the laminating roller openings prevents foreign objects from
passing between the rollers. (The eyes are set for use at the factory and checked by the service representative.)
LOCKING CABINETS: The cabinets that house the inner workings of the laminator include locks that maintenance or safety personnel
can open only with the supplied keys.
þWARNING! Use of the inside of the cabinets for storage may cause possible personal injury and/or
damage to the inner workings and will void the warranty.
DOOR INTERLOCK Located on the left side cabinet (facing front of laminator), it automatically shuts the laminator off when the door
is opened.
þWARNING! For any servicing, ALWAYS turn the laminator and the main power circuit breaker off before
opening the side cabinets.

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SAFETY INFORMATION ________________________________________________________________________
The Image6100 Ultra laminator is equipped with safety equipment to promote safe machine operation. You
should however take note of the following:
*IMPORTANT: Read and make sure you understand these safety and operating instructions.
WARNINGS:
nHot Surfaces – Danger of getting injured by hot parts.
Take care, when webbing or touching the hot rollers. The front rollers can have a surface temperature up to
300° F (149°C). Do not touch the rollers.
*IMPORTANT: Even after the laminator has been shut off the rollers remain hot for a long time.
nRotating Parts – Danger of getting injured by rotating parts.
The laminator is equipped with photoelectric eyes to prevent contact with the rotating rollers. Make sure that
these safety provisions are always in operation/installed. Follow safety measures to make sure that clothing,
long hair, etc. are not caught by the rotating rollers, which might result in the risk of being trapped.
*IMPORTANT: The laminator operation will cease immediately when the photo electric eyes, set directly in the
path of the front and back of the rollers, are blocked. THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN when using the footswitch in
which case a BUZZER will sound with a flashing light and the laminator runs in slow mode at a rate of 2.0 feet
(0.6M) per minute.
*IMPORTANT: The laminator has four emergency stop buttons, which may be pressed in dangerous situations.
The rotating parts of the laminator will then be immediately stopped.
nElectrical Parts – Danger of getting injured by electricity.
Do not open the locked cabinet doors because of the risk of being injured by voltage. Only authorized
maintenance and service technicians or safety personnel should have access to the keys for mechanical upkeep
or repair.
þWARNING! Make sure the door interlock on the left side cabinet is disengaged when opening the right
side cabinet door for any maintenance. The door interlock automatically shuts the laminator off when
the door is opened.
*IMPORTANT: Do not place heavy objects on the power supply cord.

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INSTALLATION OF YOUR LAMINATOR ___________________________________________________________
Only skilled personnel should perform installation. Heed all warnings and follow the proper installation
procedures and safety guidelines.
TRANSPORT •Refer to outside of crate for Uncrating/Recrating instructions.
•NOTE: We recommend that you save the transport bolts, nuts and plates of the shipping crate for any major
moves that you plan to make with the laminator in the future.
•Remove the transport bolts from the skid’s transport plates with 2) ¾ open-end wrenches or afjustable
wrenches. Loosen the top lock nut on the bolt and back the bolt up into the cabinet enough to clear the cabinet
castors for ease in moving.
•Remove the air compressor and ramp from the skid. Position the ramp at the end of the skid and gently roll the
laminator off the skid. (NOTE: In the UK and Holland, Hunt Europe supplies the air compressor.)
•Your laminator has castors to allow for easy moving. Roll the laminator into its working space area (see Working
Area Diagram).
•Lock the castors once it is in place and remember to unlock them before moving the laminator again.
Take into account the weight of the laminator (1900-lb./864 kg
net weight) when moving. Use equipment with which the weight
can be safely lifted. The laminator is transported on a wooden
pallet (skid). If your laminator is still on its skid, you can move it
with a forklift to put it near its place of use.
*IMPORTANT: Set the forks of the forklift to the maximum
lifting width of the laminator, so the laminator’s center of gravity is
central between the forks.
Figure 1. Moving the laminator with a forklift.

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UNPACKING _________________________________________________________________________________
•Remove the transport packing and the plastic shrink-wrap the laminator is wrapped in to avoid moisture
penetration.
•Remove the accessory kit package from the top of the laminator, which includes the necessary tools for
installation.
•Remove the back table placed on the front table and set aside.
•Remove the protective film wrapped around the laminator’s front table that is holding the footswitches and back
table.
•Remove the foam from the footswitches and place a footswitch on each side of the laminator for operator use
while feeding images.
•Remove the foam from the back table arms. Using the 3/16” Allen wrench in the accessory pack reattach these
arms to the inside back of the left and right cabinets.
•Once reattached, unwrap and insert the back table into position.
Figure 2. Attaching the Back Table Arms and Inserting Table.
•On the front table, remove the
foam from the ends of the roll
easel shaft and the front table
arms.
•Fit the roll easel shaft into place
over the front table arms roll
easel stubs.
•Unpack the Air Compressor and
attach the feet as instructed in
the directions. We recommend
that you use Teflon tape on the
fitting ends of the air compressor
hose to seal for leaks. Insert one
end of the hose into the ‘D’ port
of the compressor. Attach the
female air coupler included in
your Accessory Kit Package onto
the other end of the hose. Connect this end to the male air fitting in the back of the left cabinet. Plug the air
compressor into a standard AC output (110V in U.S., 200–240V in rest of world).

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ELECTRICAL_________________________________________________________________________________
FIGURE 3.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM “U.S. Domestic”
*IMPORTANT: Hunt Graphics recommends that a licensed
electrician in accordance with electrical codes in your area install
your laminator. Refer to the Specifications Table on page 4 for the
power requirements.
•All domestic laminators will be shipped without a power cord. It is
required that only a qualified electrician provides power to the
laminator or the warranty will be void. We recommend a Ground
Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit breaker with a 60-amp load rating, not
exceeding a 100-amp load rating. Use 3/6 AWG power
cord, Type SOW-A/SO rated to 90`C and 600 Volts.
See the Electrical Connection Diagram for detailed
information. For European laminators use a Residual
Current Device (RCD/RCCD). Once power is connected to
your laminator, press the main power button on the front
control panel once to turn the laminator ON. If you have no
display, refer to the “Troubleshooting” page for problem solving
info.
ROLLERS
•Press the roller UP button once to raise the top roll. Remove the foam placed between the top and bottom rollers. Remove the
protective paper from the rolls by using your fingers only to remove the tape and then gently pulling the paper towards you to unwind
off the roll.
þWARNING! DO NOT USE OPEN BLADES TO REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE PAPER ON THE PRESSURE ROLLERS.
•The pressure rollers are covered with high-quality silicone rubber, assuring excellent non-stick properties. Roller damage caused by
improper use of cutting tools will void the user’s warranty. Small cuts and imperfections in the rollers greatly affect the quality of the
output and roller replacement costs are expensive.
*IMPORTANT: Clean the laminating rollers before using.

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OPERATING CONDITIONS______________________________________________________________________
FIGURE 4. WORKING AREA DIAGRAM
An area 15’(4.5 m) x 11’(3.4m) is the smallest area recommended.
We recommended a room size of 20‘ x 18‘ or (6.1 x 5.49 m) to accommodate a laminator and 2 (4’ x 8’) tables on castors for finishing/ layout
work. This area is required for loading / unloading rolls of media onto the supply shafts and feeding / receiving the maximum mounting board
lengths into the laminator correctly.
TEMPERATURE
50° to 122° F (10° to 50° C)
*IMPORTANT: Do not expose the
laminator to direct sunlight as output quality
may be affected.
MOISTURE
30 – 95% non-condensing
Ideal Humidity – 55%
Too much humidity will affect the prints the
operator is laminating causing problems with
film adhesion.
DUST
Avoid a dusty environment. Because the films
used are slightly static they will attract dust
and the output will be affected. Working in a
clean and tidy manner will minimize poor
quality output and production waste.

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FRONT CONTROL PANEL DIAGRAM_____________________________________________________________
AIR PRESSURE GAUGE
PROGRAM DISPLAY
PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTON
PROGRAM ENTER BUTTON
TOP AND BOTTOM HEATERS READOUT
TOP AND BOTTOM HEATERS
ADJUSTMENT BUTTONS
Indicates the PSI reading for the downward
pressure of the top main roller. The standard
setting for the normal operation is 40-60 psi.
This display readout will signify the number of
the program that is currently being run on the
laminator.
The programs are numbered 1 through 9,with
each program having the presets for the speed
and the top and bottom roller temperatures.
Press the arrow to advance to the next
higher program.
Press the arrow to go to the next lower
program.
Presets will be visible for a few seconds.
Use this button to scroll through the programs.
Press and release to load program shown in
display. Press and hold for 3 seconds to save a
new program on the numbered setting shown.
NOTE: The operator can change the heat and
speed settings after a program is loaded by
use of the adjustment buttons.
Displays both the set and actual temperature of
the top and bottom rollers.
Press once to view the temperature set point.
Press and hold the arrow to raise the
temperature. Press and hold the arrow to
lower the temperature. The adjustment will
begin at a slow pace then more rapidly.
TOP / BOTTOM HEATER ON/OFF BUTTONS
Turns the top or bottom heaters ON or OFF.
The corresponding LED is lit when the heater is
ON.
ROLLER UP/DOWN BUTTON
AIR REGULATOR KNOB
POWER INDICATOR LED
MAIN POWER/STANDBY
SPEED READOUT
MOTOR DIRECTION BUTTON
MOTOR ON/OFF BUTTON
MOTOR SPEED ADJUSTMENT BUTTON
COOLING FANS BUTTON
Press the arrow once to raise the top roller.
Press the arrow once to lower the top roller.
Adjusts the downward PSI of the top roller.
Lit when power is ON.
Press this button to turn on the laminator or
to put it on Standby. On Standby all functions
are off, but the laminator is still operational.
After an Emergency Stop, press to restart.
Indicates the speed in feet or meters per
minute.
Press arrow to go forward.
Press arrow for reverse.
The LED indicates which direction the
laminator is in.
LED is lit when the motor is on. The footswitch
can be used when the motor is off.
Press arrow to increase.
Press arrow to decrease.
Turns On/Off the fans.

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BACK CONTROL PANEL DIAGRAM______________________________________________________________
AIR PRESSURE GAUGE
PROGRAM DISPLAY
PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTON
PROGRAM ENTER BUTTON
Indicates the PSI reading for the
downward pressure of the top pull roller.
The standard setting for the normal
operation is 40-60 PSI.
This display readout will signify the
number of the program that is currently
being run on the laminator. The programs
are numbered 1 through 9, with each
program having the presets for the speed
and the top and bottom roller
temperatures.
Press the arrow to go to the next
higher program.
Press the arrow to go to the next
lower program.
Presets will be visible for a few seconds.
Use this button to scroll through the
programs.
Press and release to load program shown
in display. Press and hold for 3 seconds to
save a new program on the numbered
setting shown.
NOTE: The operator can change the heat
and speed settings after a program is
loaded by use of the adjustment buttons.
ROLLER UP/DOWN BUTTON
AIR REGULATOR KNOB
POWER INDICATOR LED
MAIN POWER/STANDBY
SPEED READOUT
MOTOR DIRECTION BUTTON
MOTOR ON/OFF BUTTON
MOTOR SPEED ADJUSTMENT BUTTON
Press the arrow once to raise the top
roller.
Press the arrow once to lower the top
roller.
Adjusts the downward PSI of the top roller.
Lit when power is ON.
Press this button to turn on
the laminator or to put it on Standby.
On Standby all functions are OFF..
After an Emergency Stop, press to restart.
Indicates the speed in feet or meters per
minute.
Press arrow to go forward.
Press arrow for reverse.
The illuminated LED indicates which
direction the laminator is in.
LED is lit when the motor is ON.
The footswitch can be used when the motor
is OFF.
Press arrow to increase.
Press arrow to decrease.

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CLUTCH CONTROL PANEL DIAGRAM____________________________________________________________
The Clutch Control Panel adjusts the amount of pull tension that is directly applied to pull the laminate through
the pull rollers. The amount of tension applied affects the output and extreme pull tension will stretch the hot
films causing outfeed waves in the finished product. This is a factor with films such as Print Guard ®, which
stretches easily. Excessive tension will also cause downward curl in the finished product. The standard setting
for normal operation is 65-70 PSI.
For mounting applications using the pull rollers, set the tension for 75 PSI to avoid the pull roller from slipping.
1. AIR PRESSURE GAUGE
Indicates the PSI reading for the overdrive tension of the bottom pull roller. The standard setting for normal
operation is 65-70 PSI.
2. AIR REGULATOR KNOB
This knob adjusts the overdrive tension of the bottom pull roller. Pull out the knob and turn to adjust; push back
in to set.
1. 2.

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LAMINATOR SET-UP __________________________________________________________________________
If a process requires heat, press ON the heaters approximately 45 minutes before use to ensure that the rollers
are at the correct operating temperature.
CHECKING OPERATION
After you are familiar with the control panel’s buttons, check all operations.
nCheck the Motor and Footswitches.
•Press the motor On/Off button once, the corresponding LED should be lit.
•Push the motor Up Arrow and the speed readout should increase in number and motor speed.
•Press the Down Arrow and the speed readout should decrease in number and motor speed.
nCheck the Heater Controls.
•Press the Top Heater On/Off button once, the corresponding LED should be lit.
•The readout will display the ambient temperature.
•Press the top heater Up Arrow to see the temperature set point. Watch the readout for 5 minutes to verify that
the temperature increases.
•Press the top heater On/Off button again once, the corresponding LED should not be lit.
•Repeat this procedure for the Bottom Heater.
nCheck the Emergency Stop Buttons.
•Press one of the Emergency Stop Buttons and the laminator will shut down.
•Rotate the Emergency Stop Button clockwise to reset.
•Press the Power Standby Button. The laminator will turn back on. Check to make sure the corresponding LED is
lit. Repeat this procedure with all four Emergency Stop Buttons.
þWARNING! If your laminator does not operate correctly, contact Technical Service immediately.

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CHECKING THE ROLLERS _____________________________________________________________________
Your laminator has pneumatic pressure adjustment with fine-tune control for a smooth, flat finish. Correct
adjustment of the pressure rollers’ height is essential for safe and proper operation. Check this prior to every
use.
nTo check the vertical movement of the top rollers:
•Press the Roller UP arrow button once. The top roller should rise smoothly and evenly on both ends.
•Press the Roller DOWN arrow button once. The top roller should lower smoothly and evenly on both ends.
•Repeat this procedure for both front and back top rollers.
*IMPORTANT: The silicone covering of the rollers is soft. Do not scratch the surface with a sharp object or
fingernail.
CLEANING THE ROLLERS_________________________________________________________________
*IMPORTANT: Clean the laminating rollers every day to prevent adhesive build-up and to ensure quality output.
Adhesive build up may eventually damage the rollers.
•When laminating, a small amount of adhesive will squeeze out between the laminate films and onto the top and
bottom rollers. This residue accumulates through normal use and can be easily cleaned off the rollers.
•Use the Image Roll Cleaner (catalog #960), included in your accessory pack, to remove the excess adhesive.
The adhesive is easier to remove with the rollers hot.
•HINT: Place a scrap piece of foam board or cardboard under the top roller when cleaning to prevent the waste
adhesive from falling onto the bottom roller.
•For a more thorough cleaning, allow the rollers to cool and then use a clean, lint free cloth and isopropyl alcohol
to wipe the roller clean.
þWARNING! Isopropyl alcohol is flammable, use only when the rollers are cold. Do not spill isopropyl
alcohol on the laminator.
þWARNING! Use only an Image Roll Cleaner or a cotton cloth and isopropyl alcohol to clean the rollers
and not other solvents or cleaners. Use of other cleaners or solvents may cause roller damage and will
void the warranty.

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LOADING A ROLL OF MATERIAL ________________________________________________________________
*IMPORTANT: Seal pressure-sensitive adhesives are wound with the adhesive side on the inside. Make certain
that you place the roll of film on the unwind supply shaft so that the material will feed with the adhesive side
facing away from the rollers.
With the 5/16” T-handle included in your accessory pack, loosen the setscrew and remove the lock collar from
the unwind shaft. Slide the roll of material onto the unwind shaft centering the roll as explained in “Setting the
Brakes”. Reapply the lock collar and move the brake and lock collar into place and tighten the setscrews.
*IMPORTANT:The position of all films, boards, rolls of media and cardboard cores for wind-ups must be set
central in the laminator to ensure optimum quality and correct tracking.
•Use the tape measure included in your accessory kit for alignment.
•Press the unwind supply shafts firmly into the unwind brackets to prevent tension and tracking problems.
WEBBING THE LAMINATOR ____________________________________________________________________
One of the most critical aspects of operating your laminator is the process of webbing. Mastering webbing is the
key to operating the laminator effectively. Each particular laminating/mounting process discusses loading the
laminator with the appropriate materials. Refer to the web diagrams and instructions corresponding to each
process for the correct way to web the laminator. Even if you feel you have loaded the laminator correctly given
the directions you’ve read, it is important to check your results against the diagrams.
Cooling System: The majority of processes do not require the use of the cooling fan bank, but for extensive
running time, it is recommended to use the cooling fans to cool off the chill idlers quicker. Always web the film
over the first idler to cool the backside of the print first, thus preventing marks on the hot front side of the print,
which could affect the finished appearance.
When using Mounting Adhesive on the back of images it is best to run over both idlers. Running the film under
the second idler may cause the backing to separate from the release liner.
Hint: Use of thicker films will enhance the colors of the images to be laminated.

20 3H
FEEDING IMAGES_____________________________________________________________________________
*IMPORTANT: Do not stop the motor or block the photo eyes while an image is being laminated as this can
cause marks in the output
USING THE PRINT GUIDE TABLE
Your laminator is equipped with a Print Guide Table to assist in feeding images into the nip. Feeding images
under the print guide, directly into the nip, prevents the images from lifting up and interrupting the photo eyes.
•Feed images through correctly to ensure good results.
•Make sure the leading edge of each image is flat all the way across or any wrinkles or creases in the image will
show when laminated – perhaps even magnified.
•A straight leading edge will aid in feeding in the image.
•Feed the image into the nip with the front edge parallel to the roller.
USING THE ROLL EASEL ATTACHMENT
The Roll Easel Attachment is used to encapsulate images digitally reproduced with a color plotter. The rolls of
images simply slip on and off of the roll easel, which lifts on and off the front of the laminator.
•Mount the roll of prints on the attachment. The rolls of images should unwind with the images facing up and
should be centered on the attachment so that the laminate covers the images.
•Leave some blank space at the beginning of the roll of images and in this space a V-shaped area should be cut
out to allow for an easier and cleaner start to the laminating process.
•Once the prints are running through the laminator, set the brake tension for the roll easel to exert a significant
amount of tension so the prints feed through without wrinkles.
•Set the speed control to 2-3 feet or 0.6–1.0 meters per minute. Use the footswitch until the images are tracking
correctly. Then press the motor ON button and go into auto-run mode. Don’t remove your foot from the
footswitch until you have pushed the motor ON button. Otherwise the laminator will stop affecting the quality of
your image’s finish.