MATRIX PNEUMATIC MX-370P Specification sheet

Product instruction manual
Matrix Pneumatic Laminating Systems
The Matrix has been designed to be user friendly,
however we strongly recommend you take a few minutes
to read through this manual to ensure correct operation.
Keep this manual safe for future reference.

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Page 3 - Introduction
Page 4 - Safety Instructions and environmental requirements
Page 5 - Control panel and display screen
Pages 6 - 7 - Operation & installation of laminating lms
Page 8 - Setting the angles of the wheels
Page 9 - Threading Diagrams and Warranty & incorrect use
Contents
Specications MX-370P MX-530P
Max. Laminating Speed (m/ft/min) 10m/33ft 10m/33ft
Max. Lamination Film Width (mm/inches) 340mm/13” 510mm/20”
Minimum Paper Thickness (gsm/lbs) 135gsm/90lbs 135gsm/90lbs
Maximum Sheet Width (mm/inches) 420mm/17” 550mm/22”
Warm-up Time (mins) 10 10
Temperature Range (ºC/ ºF) 0-140ºC/32-284ºF 0-140ºC/32-284ºF
Power Supply (V) 220/240 220/240
Power Supply Required (Amps) 13 13
Power Consumption (W) 2200 2400
Overall Dimensions - Width (mm/inches) 800mm/31” 900mm/35”
Overall Dim. - Depth x Height (mm/inches) 1800x1400mm/71x55” 2050x1400mm/81x55”
Gross Machine Weight (kg/lbs) 190Kg/419lbs 220Kg/485lbs
Warranty 1 year 1 year
If you are using your own air supply please note the following:
FR: AVERTISSEMENT
ne pas dépasser 8 bar
DE: WARNUNG
8 bar nicht überschreiten
IT: ATTENZIONE non superare 8 bar
ES: ADVERTENCIA no superen 8 bar
P
PT: ATENÇÃO Não exceda 8 BAR
FR: AVERTISSEMENT
ne pas dépasser 8 bar
DE: WARNUNG
8 bar nicht überschreiten
IT: ATTENZIONE non superare 8 bar
ES: ADVERTENCIA no superen 8 bar
P
PT: ATENÇÃO Não exceda 8 BAR

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Thank you for purchasing the Matrix Pneumatic laminator.
Pneumatic can run up to twice the speed of our standard systems. Printers can
laminate work even faster to get the job nished and back to the customer.
Pneumatic pressure rollers allow you to laminate certain substrates up to 50%
quicker, saving both time and cost.
Please read these instructions carefully before starting to use the system to ensure
you get the best results and are competent at operation.
Should you experience any problems please contact us and we will be happy to help.
Introduction
SWING OUT PATENTED
MULTILINGUAL
CONTROL PANEL
STEEL LAMINATION
ROLLER
PATENTED SEMI-AUTOMATIC
FEED SYSTEM
INTEGRATED
SILENT
COMPRESSOR
(Please refer to the
Matrix Compressor
manual)
ANTI-CURL
DEVICE
PNEUMATIC
CONTROL UNIT
COLLECTION
TRAY

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• Ambient temperature 10°C - 60°C / 50°F - 140°F, humidity 30% - 80%, Ideal humidity 55%
• Dust - Due to the static adherence of the lm, you should keep the environment clean, a
dust cover is provided with the system
• Please do not keep the systems in direct sunlight
• Please do not keep the system in or around dusty areas
• Enough space should be kept around the system to ensure the secure and eective
application. The minimum holding areas are 2.5 x 3m / 8x10ft
Environmental Requirements
Safety Instructions
• Please ensure that the voltages of power supply you are using match with rated working voltages
before operating the system
• The power supply should be close to the system for convenient use
• The power supply should provide reliable protective earthing connection
• This system must be earthed reliably so as to ensure the safety of the system during operation
• Only the operators of this system should operate the electric or motion components/
controls
• Please don’t use damaged wires or sockets
• Please keep children away from touching and operating this system
• Please do not spray water or other liquid on the system otherwise electric shock or
machine faults could occur
• Please do not replace power cord or plugs yourself, do not put heavy objects on the power lines
as this may cause electric shocks
• During use please take care that no clothes, neckties, hair, necklaces etc are near the
system otherwise injuries could occur
• Please don’t put burrs, sharp blades or over thick rigid materials into the two rubber
covered rollers (for example, tools, rulers and knives etc.)
• Don’t cut adhesive lms directly on the surfaces of the rubber covered rollers to avoid
damage
• Please shut down the system after laminating to avoid misuse
• At the end of the working day always gape the rollers to ensure no at spots or distortions occur
• When you need to move this system, please shut down the power switch and pull out the plugs
• Please be aware of the location of the wheels during moving or operating the system to avoid
foot injuries
• Always ensure the system is positioned on a at and level oor
• Please shut o the power supply (pull out the power plug) when the system isn’t going to be used
for long periods of time.
• Please be cautions of the foot pedal when operating and moving the system. As this could be a
trip hazard.

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The Control Panel
Display screen Function key 5 Memory keys
Temperature
Setting**
Speed
setting
dial
Stop key
Reverse
rotation key*
Crawl Key*Forward driveAnti-curl settingFine tune key for
cutting position
Paper
length
setting
* Functions with foot pedal only
** Temperature settings are also used to scroll through setup screen information
Running
speed
The Display Screen
Sheet
length
Sheet
splitting
adjustment
Anti-curl setting (0-6) Actual temperature Screen brightness
Memory Set temperature
Sheet counter
Settings quoted are a guide only and may need adjusting depending on stock used and amount of toner on prints

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4. Set temperature, sheet length
and anti-curl setting.
5. Remove lm mandrel. 6. Using the allen key provided, loosen
screws on the core adaptor.
Set-Up & Installation of Laminating Films
7. Remove one core adaptor. 8. Slide lm onto the mandrel and
centralize, replace core adaptor.
9. Place lm and mandrel back onto the
machine.
10. Ensure lm feeds from the bottom of
the roll.
11. Set the anti-curl device to the zero
position and ensure both laminating and
pull rollers are in the raised position.
12. Press rubber roller to drop gate and
slide in plain print, ensure it goes through
anti-curl device and into pull rollers.
2. Turn the power on. 3. Screen displayed, see large screen
diagram for functions on page 5.
1. Position the machine near a suitable 13
amp socket and plug into the mains.

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13. Slide the second blank print around
the steel laminating roller, through the
anti-curl device and into the pull rollers.
14. Run the lm under the idler bar and
drape over the steel laminating roller.
15. Press second set-up print onto the
lm.
16. Replace the guard. 17. Ensure the micro switch is located,
otherwise the machine will not run.
20. Press laminating roller switch. Roller
will lower and light should illuminate.
19. Laminating roller full pressure is 8 bar. Pull roller between 3-4. Please note these
are guides only and for thinner stocks the laminating roller pressure may need to be
decreased.
18. You can adjust the pressure by lifting
the control and turning clockwise to
increase the pressure, and anti-clockwise
to decrease the pressure. Push the
control down to lock.
PULL ROLLERLAMINATING ROLLER

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22. Set the anti-curl to the desired
setting - suggested starting position 2-3,
if the print curls up increase the anti-curl
number, if down decrease.
23. Set the perforation wheel, lock in
place on the edge of the lm which
should be in the paper margin (and not
on the print).
24. Turn the screw as the paper is feeding
until the perforation wheel starts to turn,
then lock into position.
25. Set the guide wheel to the opposite
side of the sheet from the perforation
wheel.
26. Finally, set the incline wheel on the
edge of the print on the same side as
the perforation wheel. Only a very small
angle is required.
21. Lower the laminating and pull rollers.
Press pull roller switch. Roller will lower
and light should illuminate.

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1. Position the wheels on each edge of the laminated sheet as
shown.
2. Ensure sucient angle is set to each wheel. NOTE: WHEELS NEED TO BE ANGLED AWAY FROM WHEEL PERFORATOR.
3. Sheet should now feed and separate as shown above.
Setting the angles of the wheels
For successful sheet separation, it is important the rear angle wheels are set correctly.
Various paper sizes and thicknesses will require dierent settings.

1. Top paper feed roller. 2. Guide paper (end).
3. Front guard. 4. Steel laminating roller.
5. Idler bar. 6. Lamination roller lm. 7. Top pull roller.
8. Perforation wheel. 9. Top splitting roller.
10. Guide wheel. 11. Bottom roller for guide wheel.
12. Bottom splitting roller.
13. Perforation wheel support roller.
14. Bottom pull roller. 15. Anti-curl device.
16. Front bottom rubber laminating roller.
17. Paper stop. 18. Bottom paper feed roller.
19. Front operating panel. 20. Paper backing plate.
Place where the
paper core is stuck
to the lm
1st paper core
2nd paper core
THREADING DIAGRAM

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Troubleshooting
ANTI-CURL
If your sheet curls up once
it has left the laminator,
you need to apply more
anti-curl.
If your sheet curls down
once it has left the laminator
you need to apply less
anti-curl.
If you are unable to adjust the anti-curl lever, try releasing the pressure on the pull rollers.
Always ensure the manual setting on the lever matches the display on the screen.
SHEET SEPARATION
Ensure the perforation
wheel is set over the
laminating lm as shown
and that there is sucient
pressure applied.
Ensure the manual setting
on the anti-curl lever
matches the setting on
the display screen.
Additional note: Please ensure the top and bottom lms are aligned left to
right and the bottom perforation wheel is activated.
If the above settings are
correct, please adjust the
angled wheels until a
successful separation is
achieved.
If your sheets do not separate 100% of the time, here are the solutions:
SPEED & TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Most BOPP/OPP lms operate
between 95°C and 120°C.
Check your Matrix is at the
set temperature before you
start to laminate.
If your print is silvering, has a
cloudy nish or the lm has not
totally bonded to the paper, you
are running the Matrix too cool
or too fast.
Please remember, when you begin to run the laminator faster, the lm will have less time on the
heated roller. Therefore you must increase the temperature setting.
We always recommend you laminate a test sheet rst to check the bond and atness.
If your print appears blistered or
the lm has shrunk signicantly as
it passes over the laminating roller,
you are running the Matrix too hot
or too slow.

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Warranty & Incorrect Use
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your Matrix Laminator should reach you in perfect condition and is guaranteed for 1 Year from date of purchase covering
defective parts and general wear and tear; this does not cover lm jams, misfeeds or other operator related errors, which
would be chargeable.
Your Matrix Laminator rollers are covered against manufacturing defects, the warranty does not cover against any damages
caused by operator misuse.
Your warranty will be void if the System has been modied by a third party not approved by the manufacturer (Vivid
Laminating Technologies) to carry out such alterations.
E&O.E
Original Instructions
Vivid Laminating Technologies Ltd
St Georges House, Whitwick Road, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3FA England