Royal Sovereign RSC-1401C Series User manual

RSC-1401C/H SERIES Laminators
OWNER'S MANUAL
Royal Sovereign International Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPIC PAGE
1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Safety Precautions............................................................................................................................. 2
3. Installation.......................................................................................................................................... 3
4. Included with Laminator..................................................................................................................... 4
5. Product Identification ..........................................................................................................................5
6. Control Panel ..................................................................................................................................... 6
7. Roller Nip Settings ............................................................................................................................. 7
8. Using Foot Pedal and Remote Control.............................................................................................. 7
9. Using Cross Cutter ............................................................................................................................ 8
10. Loading Film .................................................................................................................................... 9
11. Threading Film
11.1. Decaling................................................................................................................................ 10
11.2. Mounting ............................................................................................................................... 12
12. Installation of the Front Feed and Rear Rewind Options.............................................................. 13
13. Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 14
14. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 14
15. Specifications................................................................................................................................. 15
16. Warranty......................................................................................................................................... 16

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1. INTRODUCTION
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Failure to comply with any of the following safety procedures could result in serious injury. Please read the
instructions carefully and keep for future reference.
1. Only a licensed electrician should install wiring and outlet for the laminator.
2. Ensure the unit is plugged into a properly grounded outlet with the correct voltage.
3. Keep hands and clothing (i.e. Neckties) away from rollers. The rollers have pinch points that can trap body
parts or clothing and cause serious injury.
4. Keep flammable and wet objects away from the machine.
5. Place machine on a level surface.
6. Avoid excessive sunlight, humidity and extreme temperatures.
7. Ensure the unit is turned off, cooled, and unplugged from the outlet prior to moving and/or repairing.
8. Keep out of reach of children.
9. Only Royal Sovereign authorized maintenance and service technicians should make repairs.
10. Do not attempt to laminate items that exceed total recommended material thickness for the unit
11. When cleaning the machine, don't use flammable sprays or materials.
12. Do not touch the rollers when they are hot or place foreign objects inside the machine.
13. Do not cover the surface of the machine until the machine has completely cooled.
Thank you for choosing a Royal Sovereign laminator. It has been designed and manufactured to provide years
of continuous service. For complete operating and maintenance information please read this manual
thoroughly. Upon receipt of your laminator, please inspect the box, the machine and all other contents for
shipping damage. Damage should be brought to the immediate attention of the delivering carrier (See page 4
for list of shipment elements).

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3. INSTALLATION
Note: The laminator should be installed by a trained service technician.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The laminator comes fully assembled, except for the feed table and paper guide to avoid shipping damage.
Upon arrival, thoroughly inspect the unit. It is imperative that any shipping damage is reported and a claim is
filed with the delivering carrier immediately upon receipt.
The laminator should be located in an area with adequate work space for feeding graphics and lamination
materials.
Avoid placing the laminator in a dusty area or near sources of extreme heat or cold.
Once the laminator is in place, lock the casters into position(“ON” position). Always unlock the casters (“OFF”
position) when moving to a different location.
Royal Sovereign recommends that a licensed electrician ensures proper power installation to your laminator in
accordance with electrical codes in your area.
The laminator should have a dedicated power line.
230V UL
120V UL
220V EU
240V UK
220V AU

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4. INCLUDED WITH LAMINATOR
Thoroughly inspect the parts and the unit. It is imperative that any missing parts are reported and a claim is
filed with the reseller immediately upon receipt of shipment.
Part Name
Laminator
Owner's Manual
3´´(76mm)
Dust Cover
Spare Motor Fuse - FUSE(50T)
(6.3A)
Spare Main Power Fuse - FUSE(65TS)
(5A)
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1/1
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1
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Quantity Picture
L-wrench (2.5/6)

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5. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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NO PART NAME
1 EMERGENCY SWITCH O
2 FEED TABLE O
3 MAIN ROLLER O
4 ASSEMBLY STAND O
5 FOOT PEDAL O
6 TENSION CONTROL KNOBS O
7 PRESSURE LEVER O
8 CONTROL PANEL O
9 UPPER IDLE BAR O
10 RELEASE LINER TAKE UP O
11 LASER SYSTEM FOR SAFETY O

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6. CONTROL PANEL
When the machine is initially turned on, the LED display window will show the speed and temperature set at 1.
Control Buttons
1. TEMPERATURE DISPLAY: Display’s current temperature.
2. SPEED DISPLAY: Display’s current Speed.
3. TEMPERATURE BUTTON : To change the temperature (max. 122°F, 50°C ) of the upper roller, press up or down
arrow button.
4. SPEED BUTTON: Adjusting the speed of the rollers. To change the speed of the rollers, press the up or down
arrow button.
5. RUN: To start the rollers.
6. STOP: To stop the rollers.
7. REV: To reverse the rollers, press and hold the REVERSE button.
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7. ROLLER NIP SETTING
It is important to adjust the roller nip settings to the appropriate thickness of the board being used. Use the
guide below to adjust to the correct position.
8. USING FOOT PEDAL AND REMOTE CONTROL
USING FOOT PEDAL
Whether the RUN button is set to the on or off position,
roller operation may be controlled by using the foot pedal.
NOTE: When not laminating and the rollers
are not moving, it is recommended the pressure
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NO. Inches Metric
(mm)
1 Lamination Lamination
2 1/25˝1
3 3/6˝~1/4˝5~7
4 3/8˝~1/2˝10~13
5 3/5˝~ 18/25˝15~18
6 4/5˝~3/25˝20~23
7 1˝25
lever be set to the OPEN position to prevent
flat spots from forming in the rollers at the point
where the upper and lower rollers make contact.
If the rollers are not turning and the foot pedal is depressed
one time, the rollers will begin turning. And if the rollers are
turning, depressing the foot pedal one time will stop the
rollers from turning.

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9. USING CROSS CUTTER
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
The cross cutter is located on the rear exit table of the machine.
1. After lamination, move the cutter approximately to the center of
the completed application at the desired point of detachment
(Figure 1).
2. Grasp film with one hand, press the cutter downward into the
application and slide it first to one end of the application, then to
the other end to complete the cut (Figure 2 & 3).

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10. LOADING FILM
Royal Sovereign films are wound with the adhesive side facing the inside of the roll (adhesive
in).
Loading films to upper and lower film shafts:
(See page 5 for assistance with parts identification.)
1. Adjust the auto grip to fit to the film and tighten the
auto grip screw (Figure 1).
2. Remove the upper and lower film shafts from the machine and
load the films (Center the upper and lower films on the shaft).
Note the direction of the adhesives on the lower and upper
films
(Figure 2).
3. Load the upper and lower film shafts on the machine (Figure
3).
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3

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11. THREADING FILM
Figure 1
Figure 2
11.1. Decaling
1. Turn the power switch on (“I” position). The Power switch is
located on the rear left side of the unit.
2. Complete the steps as in the “LOADING FILM” section (see page
10).
3. Set the top roller to the desired temperature (RSC-1401H)
4. Take off the Frame-Paper Guide and the Feed Table.
5. Pull the top film down over the Safety Cover to the bottom of the
craft paper/mounting film.
6. Align and center the craft paper/mounting film to the top film and
tighten the two lower core screws (Figure 1).
7. Thread the top film underneath the Upper Idle Bar.(Figure 2)
8. Tape the top film on to the Release Liner Take-Up.(Figure 2)

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Figure 3
9. Cut and separate the release liner and the film.
(Figure 3)
10. Thread the craft paper behind the Lower Idle Bar to the top film
that is resting on the main roller (do not use the Lower Idle Bar
for Mounting). (Figure 4)
11. Reinstall the Feed Table and the Frame-Paper Guide,and close
the Safety Cover.
12. Adjust the nip setting to appropriate gap.
13. Insert and push the leader board until they reach the front nip
point.
14. Push the Run button.
15. Push the leader board into the rollers. (Figure 5)
16. Adjust the top and bottom tension knob by rotating it clockwise
or counterclockwise. Turn it until the top and bottom roll films
have some resistance (The tension varies depending on the film
thickness; the thicker the film the more tension is required).
(Figure 6)
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
17. Press the Stop button when the leader board has completely exited from the rollers.
18. Use the Cross Cutter to cut the leader board from the web (see page 9).
19. Set the nip setting to the appropriate position for the Over-lamination / Decaling application.

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Figure 1
1. Lay the decaled image face down on a flat surface. Carefully peel back
and put a crease along the edge of the release liner (Approximately 1
inch or 25mm, Figure 1).
2. With the image facing up, align the image onto the board. Press firmly
from the center out (Figure 2).
3. Adjust the pressure lever to ensure the proper opening (Figure 3).
4. Flip the image over the upper roller and hold on to the release liner
(Figure 4).
5. Press the foot pedal once, and then let it go while slowly pulling the
release liner as the board enters the main roller nip (Figure 5).
Press the foot pedal once again when the board has completely exited
from the rear of the unit.
Trim the board if necessary.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
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Installation of the Front Feeder Option (Includes 2 brackets, one spindle, and
mounting hardware).
1. Install the Front Feeder to the inside of the front frames using four 1/4" (M6)
hexagon bolts on each side (Figure 1).
Installing the Rear Rewinder Option (Includes motorized winder, bracket, one
spindle, and mounting hardware).
1. Remove the left and right covers by using a screwdriver (four screws on
each side cover) (Figure 2 & 3).
2. Remove the lever knob screw and lever (Figure 4).
3. Remove the rear cover by removing all
12 screws (4 top, 4 bottom, and 2 on
each side) (Figure 5 & 6).
4. Disassemble the power switch bracket and place the left rewinder outside
of the frame; fasten with round head 3/16"(M5) screws (included in the
option kit). Then, reinstall the power switch bracket (Figure 7).
5. Install the right rewinder on the outside of the frame and connect the motor
wire connector to the rear wire
(Figure 8 & 9).
6. Reinstall the rear cover.
7. Reinstall the side covers.
8. Reinstall the lever knob and screw.
Figure 1
Figure 2 Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5 Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 9Figure 8
12. INSTALLATION OF FRONT FEEDER AND REAR REWINDER
OPTIONS
NOTE: Below options are to be installed by an authorized
RS reseller.

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13. MAINTENANCE
14. TROUBLESHOOTING
Cleaning the Body of the laminator
1.To clean the machine body, dampen a cloth with water only and gently wipe the
machine clean.
Removing Adhesive Build Up
1. Remove the film from the laminator.
2. Use a damp (water only) cloth and a rubber gum eraser to remove the adhesive on the Teflon (metal) and
silicone rollers.
Lubrication
1. Drive chain and sprockets should be lubricated with either a light coat of gear lube or heavy grease (lithium
grease) after 6 months or 1000 hours of operation, whichever comes first.
Note: Rub firmly but do not scrub the rollers vigorously as this may scratch the surface. Do not use sharp
metal objects, steel wool, or abrasives, as these
may also damage the rollers.
Symptom Cause Possible Solution
Machine will not turn on:
a. Power plug is not plugged in.
b. Power switch is in “0” (Off) position.
c. Tripped circuit breaker.
d. Blown main power fuse.
a. Plug the power cord into appropriate outlet.
b. Put the power switch to the “I” (On) position.
c. Reset the circuit breaker.
d. Replace the fuse.
There is power, but the
rollers are not turning
after the “RUN” button
is pressed:
a. Emergency switch(es) is (are) engaged.
b. Paper guide is not installed correctly.
c. Blown motor fuse.
a. Disengage the emergency switch(es).
b. Properly install the paper guide so that the micro
switch is activated.
d. Replace the motor fuse.
The unit is not heating
up: a. Did not raise the temperature. a. Raise the temperature.
Curled lamination: a. Upward curl.
b. Downward curl.
a. Loosen the top roll film tension.
b. Loosen the bottom roll film tension.

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15. SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION RSC-880LS/LSH RSC-1120LS/LSH RSC-1401C/H RSC-1650LS/LSH
Power supply AC100,200 220~240 50/60Hz AC 120V 60Hz
Power Consumption 100W 900W 100W 1100W 100W 1500W 100W 1600W
Roller Diameter ø82 ø82 ø82 ø95
Safety System Laser System for Safety Laser System for Safety Laser System for Safety Laser System for Safety
Laminating Speed (max) 5m/min 5m/min 5m/min 5m/min
Laminating Width 880mm 1120mm 1400mm 1650mm
Laminating Films 50mic-500mic 50mic-500mic 50mic-500mic 50mic-500mic
Foam Board 1mm-25mm 1mm-25mm 1mm-25mm 1mm-25mm
Thickness of substrated (Paper) 80g/m²~350g/m² 80g/m²~350g/m² 80g/m²~350g/m² 80g/m²~350g/m²
Speed Control Key Pad Key Pad Key Pad Key Pad
Pressure Adjustment Manuual Manuual Manuual Manuual
Max. temperature __ 50°C(122°F) __ 50°C(122°F) __ 50°C(122°F) __ 50°C(122°F)
Ready time __ 10min __ 10min __ 10min __ 10min
Take up device chain link to main motor chain link to main motor chain link to main motor chain link to main motor
Film Core 2˝&3˝ Auto Grip 2˝&3˝ Auto Grip 3˝ Auto Grip 3˝ Auto Grip
Take of Main Motor DC Motor DC Motor DC Motor DC Motor
Cross Cutter Yes Yes Yes Yes
Remote Control Switch No No No No
Foot S / W Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dimensions (WxLxH) 1190 x 650 x 1120 1430 x 650 x 1120 1710 x 650 x 1120 1960 x 650 x 1120

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16. WARRANTY
Royal Sovereign International warrants the equipment sold is free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of One (1) year for Parts and Labor from the date of installation, excluding
lamination rollers which are warranted for Six (6) months. This warranty is extended only to the original
purchaser. This warranty is the only warranty made by Royal Sovereign International and cannot be
modified or amended. Royal Sovereign’s sole and exclusive liability and the customer’s sole and exclusive
remedy under this warranty shall be, at Royal Sovereign’s option, to repair or replace any such defective
part or product. These remedies are only available if Royal Sovereign’s examination of the product
discloses to Royal Sovereign’s satisfaction that such defects actually exist and were not caused by misuse,
neglect, attempt to repair, unauthorized alternation or modification, incorrect line voltage, fire, accident,
flood or other hazard.
All warranty claims must be filed through the authorized Royal Sovereign dealer or reseller through which
the equipment was originally purchased. Model, serial number and date of delivery are required for all
claims.
The warranty made herein is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including any warranty or
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Royal Sovereign will not be liable for personal damage or
personal injury (unless primarily caused by its negligence), loss of profit, or other incidental or
consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this equipment.
This warranty specifically does not cover damage to laminating rollers caused by knives, razor blades, or
any sharp objects or abrasives, or failure caused by adhesives, or damage caused by lifting, tilting or
improper use of the machine. Warranty repair or replacement by Royal Sovereign or its authorized
Reseller(s) does not extend the warranty beyond the initial one year period from the date of installation.
Unauthorized customer alterations will void this warranty.
LIMITED WARRANTY
RS International Australia PTY. LTD.
30 Prime Drive, Seven Hills, NSW 2147, Australia
TEL : [phone]
FAX : [phone]
E-mail : [e-mail]
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Royal Sovereign International Inc.
2 Volvo Drive, Rockleigh, NJ 07647 U.S.A.
TEL : [phone] FAX : [phone]
E-mail : [e-mail]
Royal Sovereign Inc. <Oversea Sales Office>
1001, World Meridian II, 426-5, Gasan-dong,
Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, 153-759, KOREA
TEL : [phone] FAX : [phone]
E-mail : [e-mail]
RS Canada Inc.
164 Oakdale Road, Toronto, Ontario M3N 2S5 CANADA
TEL : [phone] FAX : [phone]
E-mail : [e-mail]
RS Holland B.V.
Planetenweg 75 2132HM Hoofddorp, The Netherlands.
TEL : [phone]
FAX : [phone]
E-mail : [e-mail]