Royal Sovereign HSH-1201 User manual

LAMINATOR MODEL NO.HSH-1201
OWNER'S
MANUAL
Stand by
Hot/Cold
POWER
Read all instructions carefully before use.
Royal Sovereign International Inc.

INTRODUCTION 3
MAJOR PARTS 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4
CONTROL PANEL INSTRUCTIONS 5
HOT LAMINATING PROCEDURE 8
COLD LAMINATING PROCEDURE 9
COLOR FOIL LAMINATING PROCEDURE 9
MAINTENANCE 10
TROUBLESHOOTING 11
SPECIFICATIONS 11
WARRANTY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
HSH-1201
TOPIC PAGE

INTRODUCTION
MAJOR PARTS
HSH-1201
Thank you for purchasing a Royal Sovereign HSH-1201 Laminating Machine.
It has been designed and manufactured to provide years of continuous service.
To insure high quality lamination, please read this instruction manual thoroughly.
This manual will provide you with complete operating and maintenance information.
For additional product support, call Royal Sovereign Customer Service
at [phone]/201-050-1020
Cover Roller Screw Cover Roller Power Cord
Front Opening
Cover
Control Panel LCD Panel
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The safety recommendations outlined in this section are to be read,
understood and followed before operating the machine. Failure to
comply with any of the following safety procedures could result in
serious injury. Keep this information for future reference.
1.To prevent the possibility of fire or injury, do not allow articles
of clothing (neckties, scarves, or paperclips etc.) inside the
machine.
2. Do not attempt to laminate items that exceed total
recommended material thickness.
3.To prevent the possibility of electric shock, do not immerse the
laminator in water or permit liquids inside the machine.
4.Because the laminator creats heat,keep out of reach of
children.
5. Do not operate machine for any other purpose other than its
intended use.
6. This machine is for indoor use only.
7. Do not operate the machine if the outlet or power cord is
damaged. Contact a qualified electrician.
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CONTROL PANEL INSTRUCTIONS
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Appropriate speed and temperature may be set, using the LCD controller.
CONTROL PANEL SETTINGS
LCD DISPLAY
BUTTONS

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LCD DISPLAY CONTROL PANEL
FUNCTIONS
FILM
This displays the current film thickness.
10 film settings
3 mil=75 mic, 4 mil=100 mic, 5 mil=125 mic
6mil=150mic,7 mil=175 mic, 8mil=200mic,
10mil=250mic,
SPEED
12 speed options (1-12)
TEMPERATURE
This displays the current
temperature.
displayed when desired
temperature is met.
This Indicates that the current
temperature is either higher or
lower than the preset
temperature.Wait until the indicator stops
blinking.
Indicates what direction the
rollers are moving in
(FWD/REV).
Indicates if the machine is ON or
OFF.
T-Check
Press this to check the current temperature
Hot / Cold
Press this to choose the Hot/Cold function
Temp.
Press this to increase the temperature
Temp.
Press this to decrease the temperature
Speed 
Press this to increase the speed
Speed 
Press this to decrease the speed
Stand by
Set temperature 176°F(80°C) speed 2
Set
Press this to scroll through preset settings
Reverse
Reverse function
Power
Power ON/OFF

1. Place and use the laminator on a sturdy, flat work surface.
2. Plug in the laminator after verifying the correct outlet voltage.
3. Press the power button.
4. Make sure the machine is in the HOT lamination mode by pressing the
HOT/COLD button.
5. Select the correct pouch thickness by pressing the button.
6. Set the temperature and speed according to the pouch thickness. Please
refer to the SPECIFICATIONS section for recommended settings
7. The symbol will appear and you will hear 3 beeps when your
desired temperature is met. The machine is now ready for lamination.
8. Place the item to be laminated into the laminating pouch.
9. Insert the pouch (sealed side first) into the front opening of the machine.
10. The laminated item will exit out the rear of the machine when completed.
11. If you laminate several items continuously the may disappear,
please wait until it is displayed again before continuing lamination.
12. When the machine is on for an extended period of time, use a slightly
lower temperature setting as the internal temperature of the machine may
actually be higher than the preset temperature, which may cause the
document to bend
13. When you are finished laminating, press the OFF button. The rollers will
continue to roll until the temperature decreases to 140°F(60°C).
NOTE: Your laminated item will be hot and can easily bend. To keep your
laminated item flat, place on a flat surface and allow to cool.
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HOT LAMINATING PROCEDURE

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COLD LAMINATING PROCEDURE
COLOR FOIL LAMINATING PROCEDURE
1. Set the laminator in the COLD lamination mode by pressing the HOT/COLD
button.
2. The symbol will appear and you will hear 3 beeps when the machine is
in the cold temperature mode. The machine is now ready for lamination.
3. Place the document to be laminated on the adhesive side of the cold film with the
document face down.
4. Insert the document to be laminated into the front opening of the machine.
Remove the paper liner from the cold film slowly while the document is being
inserted into the machine.
NOTE: When switching the machine from the hot to cold mode, please wait until
the rollers cool down. It will take approximately 20-30 minutes. The symbol
will appear and you will hear 3 beeps.
IMPORTANT: Carrier is required for Foil Lamination
1. Set the temperature and speed according to the pouch thickness (FOIL).
Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS section for recommended settings.
2. The READY ( ) symbol will stop blinking and a symbol will appear
when the correct temperature is met. The machine is now ready for lamination.
3. Position the color foil on the document with the color side facing up. When you
are applying the foil to small areas or using different colors, use the tape that’s
included to hold the foil in place.
4. Place the document into the paper carrier.
5. Insert the carrier into the front opening of the machine.
6. The carrier will exit out the rear of the machine when completed.
NOTE: Your laminated item will be hot and can easily bend. To keep your
laminated item flat, place on a flat surface and allow to cool.

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MAINTENANCE
When adhesives from film build up on the rollers, the quality of lamination will
decrease and jamming may occur. Please clean the rollers regularly.
1. Turn on the laminator and set the
temperature to 212°F(100°C) and set
the mil thickness to 4mil(100mic).
2. Insert a sheet of clean thick paper (about
0.5mm to 1/50" thick) into the front
opening of the machine 2-3 times to
remove excess adhesives from the rollers.
3. To thoroughly clean the rollers make sure
the machine is in the COLD mode and the
rollers are completely cool.
4. Unscrew the 2 screws on the cover using
a screwdriver. Once the screws are off,
remove the top cover.
5. Use a cleaning solvent such as Laminex
Poly-off or something equivalent on a lint
free cloth to clean residue on the rollers.
(Do not use alcohol or petroleum based
cleaning solvents or abrasives).
6. Place the cover and screws back into place and tighten.
7. Use and store this unit in a dry area, damp area may damage the machine.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
SPECIFICATIONS
Model HSH-1201
Dimensions 22.8"x11.4"x4.9" (in) 580x290x124 (mm)
Max.Laminating Width 13 (in) 330 (mm)
Max.Lam. Thickness 1/10" (in) 3mm
Film Thickness 1.5-10 (mil) 37.5 ~ 250mic
Heat method Hot Roller
Warm up time 5‘30” min
Cooling system DC FAN
Motor Type DC GEARED MOTOR
Laminating speed 8.86 (ft/min) 2700 (mm/min)
Number of rollers 6
Unit weight 32 (lbs) 14.5Kg
Voltage supply 100V/120V/220~240V(50~60Hz)
Power Consumption 1200W/1200W/1200~1300 W
Motor doesn’t work
- Power cord may not be
plugged in.
- Power switch is off
- Check and plug in the
power cord.
- Check and turn on the
power.
Pouches are not
laminating correctly
- If laminating heat sealed
pouches, the machine
may be set in the COLD
mode.
- The temperature may be
set too low
- The speed is set too high
- Make sure the machine
is in the HOT mode
- Check the temperature
is set according to
pouch thickness.
- Adjust to a lower speed.