Lami Corporation Lotus-14LK-H User manual

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Preface
Thank you very much for purchasing our 【 】.
This Instruction Manual (booklet) includes details for safe use of this product.
Please read this booklet thoroughly and correctly use the machine.
lso, store this booklet properly for immediate use when necessary while using the product.
■ Preface P 1
┗ Table of contents........................................................................................................................................................
P 1
■ Precautions before Use P 2
┣ Meaning of symbols and precautions for installation................................................................................P 2
┣ Places appropriate for installation......................................................................................................................P 3
┣ Precautions for handling.........................................................................................................................................P 4
┗ Precautions about power .......................................................................................................................................P 5
■ Characteristics of Product and Confirmation of Parts P 6
■ Name of Each Part P 7
┣ Front side and interior of main body................................................................................................................P 7
┣ Rear side of main body...........................................................................................................................................P 7
┗ Control panel...............................................................................................................................................................P 8
■ Before Processing Laminate P 11
┣ Composition and thickness of laminate film .................................................................................................P 11
┣ Size and type of laminate film............................................................................................................................. P 12
┣ Materials that can be laminated..........................................................................................................................P 13
┗ Precautions while handling laminate film ....................................................................................................... P 13
■ Correct Method of Use P 14
┣ Use appropriate laminate film..............................................................................................................................P 14
┗ Correctly insert laminate film ...............................................................................................................................P 15
■ Laminate Processing P 17
┣ Laminate processing sequence............................................................................................................................P 17
┣ Punctuated processing (ST NDBY function)...................................................................................................P 17
┗ When completing laminate process ..................................................................................................................P 18
■ epair and Inspection P 19
┣ Regular cleaning of roller.......................................................................................................................................P 19
┗ Movement and storage of laminator ................................................................................................................P 20
■ Troubleshooting for Failures P 21
┣ Power does not turn on or machine does not function...........................................................................P 21
┣ Processing is not cleanly done ............................................................................................................................P 22
┗ Processed material does not go in or come out .........................................................................................P 22
■ Others P 23
┣ Product spec................................................................................................................................................................P 23
┗ Inquiry ............................................................................................................................................................................P 23
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able of contents

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Precautions before Use
This document classified and explains hazards and damages created when the displayed symbols are
neglected and the product is used improperly, to prevent danger on customers or others and property
damage in advance.
Warning
When this sign is neglected and the product is handled improperly, there is a
concern for serious accident on human beings.
Danger
When this sign is neglected and the product is handled improperly, there is a
concern for death or sever injury of human beings.
Caution
When this sign is neglected and the product is handled improperly, it can result
in human injury or physical damage.
This symbol represents matters that
must be followed (instructions and
actions).
This symbol represents actions that
should not be performed (prohibited
actions).
This symbol represents removal of power
plug from outlet.
This symbol represents prohibition of
disassembly.
This symbol is a caution about danger of
hand getting caught by roller.
This symbol represents prohibition of
touching the product with wet hands.
This symbol represents prohibition of
the product from getting wet.
Warning
Do not place this product in places with high temperature and humidity, poor ventilation,
and large amount of dusts.
There are concerns for smoke, ignition, and electric shock.
Also, avoid places with dusts and humidity for high quality laminate processing.
Do not block the vent hole of this product.
When the vent hole is blocked, there is a concern for fire due to accumulation of heat inside.
o not install the product in the following places.
Narrow places such as closets with poor ventilation
On top of carpet or blanket
On top of flammable products such as papers and newspapers
Places with combustible and explosive gas or toxic gas
Also, install at the minimum distance of 50cm from the wall when installing this product nearby a wall.
Do not place this product in places with direct wind from air conditioner.
Do not place this product in places with direct light.
Caution
Do not install this product in unstable places (on a vibrating worktable or in slanted place).
There is concern for injury from falling or tripping.
Precautions f
or installation
Meaning of symbols

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Install this product in the following places.
 Horizontal and stable places
Slanted or unstable use can have bad impact such as supply of paper.
lso, there is a concern for an unexpected accident.
 Places where exclusive power outlet can be secured
Do not use this product with power sources other than power with rated voltage regulated in
this Manual.
 Places with no humidity and good ventilation
Installation of this product in a place with high humidity is a cause of electric leakage or failure.
lso, avoid outdoor or equivalent places and places with direct light or direct wind from air
conditioner.
Temperature: 10 ~ 35 ℃
Humidity: 20 ~ 60 %
※ However, processing may not be performed cleanly despite satisfaction of the above
conditions if the conditions of laminate film or paper are not satisfied.
Make sure to satisfy the conditions of use for laminate film and paper.
) Workability
Secure sufficient space during use and inspection.
Places appropriate for installation
Width
of main body
Size of A3
Film length
S
ize of main body

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Warning
Do not use in abnormal state such as smoke or strange odor and sound.
They are causes of electric shock and fire. Immediately turn the power switch off and remove power
plug from the outlet before contacting the seller or our company. o not repair the product on
your own as it is dangerous.
Do not disassemble or remodel the machine.
It can cause injury, electric shock and fire. Touching the heat roller while heating can cause burns.
In addition, hand can be rolled into the roller.
Do not inject metals, flammable products, and liquids into the machine, place
flammable objects on top of the machine, or drop the machine from a height.
They can cause electric shock or fire. When a foreign substance or liquid goes inside, do not use
the product and immediately turn the power switch off. Contact the seller or our company after
removing power plug from the outlet.
Do not place this product in places with high temperature and humidity, poor
ventilation, and large amount of dust.
There are concerns for smoke, ignition, and electric shock.
During operation of the machine or insertion of laminate, be careful about hair
and accessories such as necktie and necklace from getting caught.
There is a concern for injury.
Caution
Keep this product away from children.
lso, do not install this product in unstable places (on a vibrating worktable or
slanted place).
There is a concern for injury from falling and tripping.
Do not place this product in vibrant places such as places to which vibration of
other machines is easily transmitted.
There is a concern for injury of a nearby person from falling.
Do not mount the product or place a heavy object on top.
Especially be careful in places with children. There is a concern for burning from heat of the roller or
injury from tripping or collapse.
Do not place nearby a firearm and high temperature or pour liquids such as water.
It can cause deformation of the laminate roller, electric shock, or failure.
Do not place under direct light.
Rubber on the laminate roller can be rapidly degenerated.
Avoid light sources such as sunlight and fluorescent light if possible by covering the machine with a
cloth when it is not in use.
Precautions for handling

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Warning
Power plug must be removed from the outlet when the product is not used for
long time.
Regularly remove power plug from the outlet to clean the root and gap of
electrode.
If power plug is left as inserted in the outlet for long time, dusts can adhere to electrode of power
plug, which can cause short circuit and fire.
Power plug must be grabbed and pulled out for removal.
If power cord is forcibly pulled out, the cable can be damaged to cause electric shock or fire.
Do not insert power plug with wet hands.
This is a cause of electric shock.
Be sufficiently careful when handling power plug.
Incorrect handling can cause fire. Comply with the following while handling power plug.
o not insert power plug with foreign substances like dusts.
Accurately insert power plug to touch the root of electrode.
Earth connection must be performed before connecting power plug to power. Also, power
plug must be separated before removing earth connection.
Do not use power sources that are not displayed.
This can cause electric shock or fire.
Do not connect too many power cords on one outlet.
This can cause fire. irectly connect power from a domestic power outlet.
Do not use a damaged power cord.
This can cause electric shock or fire. Comply with the following while handling power plug.
o not process power cord.
o not place heavy objects on top of power cord.
o not excessively bend, twist or pull.
o not connect nearby a heating apparatus.
※ If the power cord is damaged, contact our company or the seller.
Caution
When transporting this product, turn off the power switch and remove power
plug from the outlet for safety.
P
recautions about power

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Characteristics of Product
Lotus-14LK-H is a pack-type laminator that supports up to 3 size. It can be used for wide range of
uses from black-and-white photocopy to menu. lso, stable outcomes and high quality laminate
processing can be secured during continuous use for long time.
Major characteristics of this product are as follows.
 Stable thermal following characteristic
Stable thermal following characteristic was embodied by selecting external heating roller.
High quality laminate process is made possible during mass processing and post processing.
 High speed processing with 10 rollers
6 external heating rollers are included. Heat is accurately delivered to the laminate film during
high speed processing.
lso, 4 tension rollers on the back polish the processed object.
 Temperature and speed setting function included
Temperature and speed can be independently configured for optimal design for different
laminates according to laminate film thickness and paper type.
 Simple operation using LCD
convenient LCD operation panel is placed on the front side. Current process setting can be
checked at a glance, and setting can be simply changed using a button.
 Safe design
Once processing work is done, COLD button is used to cool the laminate roller heated to high
temperature. COLD function substantially improves durability of the roller.
 Immediate response to urgent processing
「ST NDBY」 button is available on the operation panel. This button is used to maintain standby
status while preheating (about 80℃).
 Immediate shutdown using up-down le er
When processing work is complete, top roller and bottom roller can be dropped down to the
side lever, allowing immediate shutdown.
※ If this function is used frequently without using COL function, lifetime of the roller can be shortened.
Please only use this function during emergency.
Confirmation of Parts
The main body includes the following parts and documents.
If the product is missing a part, contact a nearby branch of our company or the store of purchase.
Main Body of
Lotus
-
14LK
-
H
Components included in the main body
Direction Board
on the Back
Parts separate from the main body
I
nstruction Manual
(This Document)
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arranty
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Name of Each Part
R
ear side of main body
Front side of main body
This is a vent hole of the fan
used to cool the
body
V
ent hole
T
op cover
B
ody cover
I
nsertion
O
peration panel
Up
-
down
lever
of top roller
Direction board fix
ing hook
Power cord
use
Direction board
on the back
Power switch
Be car
eful
while processing
as the
cover gets hot.
nsert
paper
covered by laminate film.
Set temperature
and speed.
Setting is displayed on LCD panel.
Delete
This is
the main power switch.
D
irection board on the back
is
fixed by hanging
onto this
fixing hook.

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The panel includes various setting buttons and LCD.
Operation Panel
Pro
cessing speed is displayed using a number between 1~6
.
The higher the number, the faster the roller rotates
isplays temperature setting
isplays
laminate
speed
Waiting lamp
P
reheating function
C
urrent temperature display
M
emory function
L
C screen
※ t is not actually displayed as above.
Temperature set to
170
℃
~1
9
0
℃
is displayed.
Once surface temperature of the roller
is close to the setting
temperature displayed on LCD, 【READY】 lamp is turned on.
【READY】 lamp flickers or is turned off when th
ere is
difference between the setting temperature and roller
temperature.
When
【
S
TANDBY
】
button
o
n the operation panel is pressed
,
【STANDBY】 is displayed on LCD. S
urface temperature of the
roller is controlled to about 80℃.
When
【
T
EMPERATURE
】
button
o
n the operation panel is
pressed, 【MEASURE】 is displayed
on LCD to show current
surface temperature of the roller.
When
【
M
EMORY
】
button on the operation panel
is pressed,
【MEMORY】 is displayed on LCD. Pre-
registered temperature
and speed setting can be loaded.
LCD Part

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Set the speed of laminate process.
Speed can be set in 6 steps using 【1】~【6】 buttons.
Press 【Stop】 button to stop rotation of the roller.
If 【Reverse】 button is pressed during rotation of the
roller, the roller rotates in reverse direction while the
button is being pressed.
※ Since the roller is damaged when stopped at high
temperature, stop in short time if possible. f stopping
time is increased, lift the up-down lever.
Speed
setting
,
s
top, and
r
everse buttons
Temperature
setting button
『
HOT
』
b
utton
『
COLD
』
b
utton
『
ST NDBY
』
b
utton
Power is turned ON and
speed setting button 【4】
is pushed
Use this button to set
specific temperature.
When 【INCREASE】 button is pushed, temperature setting
display on LC increases. When 【 ECREASE】 button is
pushed, temperature setting display on LC decreases.
Temperature can be changed by 1℃ within the range of 1
70℃~190℃.
※ Set appropriate temperature depending on the type of
material being processed and laminate film.
When
【
HOT
】
is pushed, setting temperature is
set to
180℃ and speed setting to 2. Change the value of
temperature setting with the buttons described above
depending on the paper to be processed.
Once surface temperature of the roller reaches the
setting, cooling fan begins to rotate and 【REA Y】 lamp
is turned on in the LC screen.
When
【
COL
】
button is pressed, setting temperature is
set to 0℃ and speed setting to 1.
FAN will automatically stop once temperature of the roller
reaches certain temperature.
When
【
STAN BY
】
button is pressed, setting temperature
is set to 80℃ and surface temperature of the roller is
maintained around 80℃.
F
lickers
【
DECREASE
】
button is
pressed once from HOT
setting
【
HOT
】
button is
pressed for
temperature setting
【
COLD
】
button is
pressed once for
in
HOT setting
【
STANDBY
】
button
pressed in HOT setting
F
lickers
F
lickers
179
180

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『
C
URRENT
T
EMPER TURE
』
b
utton
Temperature
display switch button
『
M
EMORY
』
b
utton
When
【
C
URRENT TEMPERATURE
】
button is pressed,
current surface temperature of the roller is displayed.
【MEASURE】 is displayed while the button is being
pressed.
【
C
urrent Temperature
】
b
utton is pressed in
HOT setting
【
℃
/
℉
】
bu
tton is
pressed once
in HOT
setting
Whenever
【
℃
/
℉
】
button is pushed,
it is switched
between Celsius display (℃) and Fahrenheit display (℉).
This document explains temperatures in Celsius.
When
【
M
EMORY
】
button is pressed, pre
-
registered
temperature and speed settings are set. There are 3
patterns of setting, which can be switched by pressing the
button.
When 【MEMORY】 button is pressed, 【MEMORY】 is
displayed on LC with 【1】, 【2】 or 【3】 to the right.
Registered values
cannot be changed.
Power is turned
ON and
【MEMORY】 b
utton is
pressed once to s
et to
setting temperature
190℃ / speed 3 180℃ / speed 3 170℃ / speed 5
180
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Before Laminate Processing
There are two types of laminate film, 「roll type」 and 「pack type」.
This product uses 「pack type」 laminate film.
※ 「Roll type」 laminate film cannot be used.
Composition and
thickness
of laminate film
G
eneral film
Composition of film
Thickness of
film
T
urbo film
(l
ong side film) is a
film made for the purpose of
shortening processing work time.
Material and component of the
product are identical to general
films.
Insert laminate film into the laminator
b
eginning with the contact side.
If non-contact side is inserted first, laminate film can get entangled by the roller and
cause
failure of the machine.
Thickness of one side of laminate film in a pair
is displayed.
In case of generally used 「250μ」 film, approximate total thickness after processing is
Thicknesses of pack type laminate films provided by our company are as follows.
Thickness is selected according
to the purpose of use.
100
μ
film is widely used for general menus and
POPs.
This machine can handle 200μ ~ 350μ, but there is a concern for entanglement of 80μ ~ 150μ films i
f
they are handled improperly
.
Refer to P 15 for details.
Pack type
laminate film is a
set of two sheets that have a contacting side.
Glue is applied on the inside.
Glue is melted using heat when passing through the laminate for adhesion.
Contact surface is generally on the short side, but there are some films that contact on the long side.
Glued surface
Contact side
T
urbo film
C
aution
Approximate total thickness = 「250μ (top)」 + 「thickness of paper」 + 「250μ (bottom)」

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Size of laminate film includes standard sizes and special order sizes cut into different sizes.
ize and type of laminate
film
Size of laminate film (a
ffiliated standard products)
Card size (55mm X 85mm ~ 100mm X 146mm) ~ A3 size (303mm X 426mm)
There are two types of 「AB board」 size according to JIS.
Standard sizes
Special order size
S
hort side (a)
Size of laminate film
is 3mm larger on all four sides
compared to standard JIS size. (A3 ~ B5)
Standard JIS A3 size: 297mm X 420mm
↓
Film A3 size: 303mm X 426mm
Place the paper on the film so that
every margin on the
film is about 3mm.
※ Margin can be as large as 5mm depending on the film type.
imensions for
A
spec (A3)
While standard sizes are manufactured
accordi
ng
to
JIS,
「
special order sized films
」
refer to laminate films made
to fit special paper sizes.
Special order films are made 3mm~5mm larger on all four sides compared to the paper size.
Special order films can cope with different forms such as -PRE other than rectangles, but a contact surface
is
required.
Please contact the seller for details about special order films.
bout special order
sized films
As in the figure on the right,
when length difference between a and b
is large, the film can easily get entangled by the roller. Please
do not use such shapes.
(Be careful about examples 2 and 3 shown
above as they are easily caught.)
C
aution
Table of laminate film size for AB board
C
ontact
Films with larger
circumference than paper
Sample papers
(
examples)
C
ompletion
C
ontact
Short side(a)
Long Side (b)

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Different laminators have different materials (papers) that can be laminated.
This product can also laminate 「photographs」 and 「colored printouts」 with the help of heating
structure in the internal rollers, but there are materials (inappropriate) for laminate.
 Things written using crayons (there are crayons that are liquefied when heated)
 Thermal papers (since papers pass between heated rollers, papers are discolored)
 Pressure sensitive papers (since papers pass between pressurized rollers, papers are
discolored)
 Papers with concern for deformation of damage caused by heat or pressure
 Objects that are not papers (they can damage the machine)
 Do not place laminate film in places with high temperature and humidity.
 When laminate is not used, store the film in film shelf or box.
 Use films appropriate for the laminator.
 If a problem is found in the film before use, do not use it and contact the seller.
Reckless use can cause failure of the laminator.
Precautions
while
handling laminate film
Materials that can be laminated

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Correct Method of Use
This product can use laminate films with size of card※ ~ 3. (Refer to P13)
If an inappropriate film is used, laminate may not be clearly done or the laminator can be broken.
Refer to details below when using this product to use appropriate laminate film.
※ Be careful about card size below 100mm since it is difficult to take out of the machine body.
U
se appropriate laminate film
L
aminate film
Do not install the paper as follows.
Paper
Paper
Patch
Appropriate margin is 3mm
~ 5
mm
on all 4
sides
Use laminate film slightly larger than the
paper (margin)
Do not place paper smaller than
laminate film at the center.
(There is a concern for
film getting
caught)
Do not cut the laminate film.
(There is a
concern for film getting caught)
If cutting is necessary, do so after laminate
work is done.
When laminating a small paper,
place the paper as
close to the contac
t side of laminate film as
possible.
If the paper only touches a portion of
contact side,
insert a patch to fill the remaining part of contact
side
.

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When inserting laminate film with paper into the laminator, incorrect handling can cause poor
laminate or failure of the laminator.
Refer to details below for correct insertion.
Correctly insert laminate film
T
he contact side of the film
must be in
serted
first.
Direction of film insertion
Temperature and speed
setting
When inserting laminate film into the laminator,
I
nsert contact side first
uring
laminate
process,
「
p
rocessing temperature
」
and
「
p
rocessing speed
」
settings have large
influence on the degree of completion.
Since temperature and speed can change depending on thickness of the paper to be processed,
refer
to details on the next page
to confirm appropriate setting for the paper being processed
.
This machine can use over 200mic film. Please do not use under 200mic film. If less than
200mic film is used, it can get caught into the rollers.
If thin paper is processed immediately after processing a thick paper, it can get caught.
Even when REA Y lamp is turned on, press 【CURRENT TEMPERATURE】
to make sure that
surface temperature is at the setting value before processing.
If surface temperature is high, cool it down with 【COL 】 button.
C
aution

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uring laminate process, correct temperature and speed setting can
improve the degree of completion
for the processed material.
P
oint
Laminate film that passes through heat rollers becomes soft by heat,
and
unnecessarily high heat on the film can make the film get caught by the roller.
→ Entangled
Thin paper and laminate film
do not require as much heat compared to thick
paper and laminate film. Quickly pass them through the roller
s (or decrease
surface temperature of the roller).
→ If it is passed too slowly, the film can easily get caught.
On the contrary, thick paper requires large heat.
If it is passed through heat rollers
too fast, glue inside the film may not melt down and can turn white.
In this case,
slow the speed down to slowly apply heat (or increase surface temperature
of the
roller).
Note
P
ull roller
H
eat roller
P
aper
(
f
ilm
)
C
ooling
plate
C
ooling fan
P
aper insertion
hole
Flow
of
laminate film
Internal structure
of this product
①
Insert laminate film at the paper insert hole.
②Laminate film is passed through rollers heated by external heater three times.
Here, approximate surface temperature of heat rollers is the temperature setting on
the
operation panel. Glue inside the film is melted down to attach the paper to the film.
(The film becomes soft.)
③After passing through heat rollers, it is passed through Pull rollers.
Pull rollers pull the heated laminate film to cool it down.
(Softened film is hardened again)
④Laminate film is cooled down using cooling fan and cooling plate.
Processed material comes out of the machine after passing through Pull rollers.

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Laminate Processing
Refer to the following sequence during laminate processing.
When punctuating the laminate processing work with this product, preheat function can be used to
shorten time required to reach setting temperature for the next use.
Punctuated processing ( TANDBY function)
Laminate processing sequence
P
reparation of laminator
Press 【STAN BY】 button on the operation panel to set temperature to 80℃.
Surface temperature of
the roller is maintained around 80℃.
Paper
STANDBY function
Insert paper into laminate
film.
Insert laminate film into the laminator
P
reparation of
materials (
p
aper and film
)
A
bout
3mm~5mm
margin
L
aminate processing complete
L
aminate film
Press 【STANDBY】
button in
HOT
setting
C
heck film margin
nsert cont
act side first
T
emperature
:
0
℃
Speed: 1
Surface temperature
is
maintained around 0℃
T
emperature
:
190
℃
Speed: 2
Press HOT
button
Set speed of the laminator.
Check the size of paper.
Prepare for laminate film appropriate for
the paper size.
Confirm that the laminator is heated to
setting temperature.
Set temperature according to
paper.
Turn power on the re
ar side on and
pull
the lever down.

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When completing laminate processing, the laminate roller can be broken or damaged by turning
power off immediately. Use 【COLD】 function to decrease temperature of the laminate roller and
finish the work before turning power off.
When completing laminate processing
The machine can be immediately turned off by lifting the lever without using COL
function, but
frequent use of this can shorten lifetime of rollers.
COLD function
When 【COL 】 button on the operation panel is pushed, setting temperature is set to 0℃.
If the roller continues to rotate but surface temperature falls below 120℃, cooling fan
will automatically
stop. Then lift the lever to turn power off.
P
ower
OFF
L
ift the lever.
Push
【
COLD
】
b
utton in HOT
setting
T
emperature
:
0
℃
Speed: 1.
FAN will stop
when
su
rface temperature
falls below 120℃.

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Repair and Inspection
This product is composed of 10 rollers, and we recommend regular cleaning of rollers depending on
the frequency of use. Simple cleaning work can help maintain processing performance and degree
of completion.
R
egular cleaning of roller
Cleaning work can be effective when performed at every 100~200 laminate works.
Prepare a thick paper such a drawing paper.
( here is a pack type laminate film product of
Lami Corporation Inc that includes exclusive cleaning paper.)
Appropriate size is about 30cm X 30cm ~ 50cm.
Use a product with thickness of about 0.5mm ~ 1.5mm.
Do not use paper too thin or too thick since it can get caught or cause failure.
① Set laminate temperature to 【190℃】.
②When temperature is increased, set speed to 【1】 or 【2】.
③Insert the prepared thick paper into the paper insertion.
④Glue or foreign substance
from films attached to the roller surface is transferred to the
thick paper before the paper comes out.
⑤Repeat this work 2~3 times.
⑥Finish the cleaning work.
※ Do not use dirty paper or printout as cleaning paper.
※ Do not clean the rollers and main body using liquids like detergents or abrasives.
It can damage the product.
Thick paper
Cleaning method
T
emperature
setting
:
190℃
Speed setting: 1 or 2
About ~30cm
About ~50cm