SEAL 44 Ultra Laminator Instructions for use

44 Ultra Laminator
44 Ultra Laminator
Owner’s
Operation
Manual

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TABLE OF CONT ENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS...................................................................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................1
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................4
INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................................................................5
UNPACKING, SET-UP AND INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................6
UNPACKING, SET-UP AND INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................7
UNPACKING, SET-UP AND INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................8
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.........................................................................................................................................................9
LAMINATOR FEATURES................................................................................................................................................................10
CONTROL PANEL.............................................................................................................................................................................11
OPERATING YOUR LAMINATOR............................................................................................................................................12
SET-UP AND OPERATION............................................................................................................................................................13
SET-UP AND OPERATION............................................................................................................................................................14
IMAGE GUIDE.....................................................................................................................................................................................15
WEBBING FILMS WITHOUT A RELEASE LINER............................................................................................................16
WEBBING FILMS WITH A RELEASE LINER (NORTH AMERICA).........................................................................17
WEBBING FILMS WITH A RELEASE LINER (EUROPE & ASIA)..............................................................................18
DECALING.............................................................................................................................................................................................19
MOUNTING...........................................................................................................................................................................................20
ENCAPSULATING..............................................................................................................................................................................21
PRE-COATING BOARDS................................................................................................................................................................22
USING A ProSEAL®MOUNTING BOARD & POUCH BOARDS...............................................................................23
ENCAPSULATING USING A ProSEAL®FLEXIBLE POUCH WITH A ProSEAL®SLED...............................24
PROCESS CONTROL SHEET........................................................................................................................................................25
CLEANING YOUR LAMINATOR..............................................................................................................................................26
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE....................................................................................................................................................27
GLOSSARY OF TERMS.....................................................................................................................................................................28
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................................................29
LIMITED WARRANTY......................................................................................................................................................................30

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a SEAL®44 Ultra Laminator.
We have designed the SEAL 44 Ultra to give you years
of reliable service. The 44 Ultra brings a new level of
simplicity and ease of use to image finishing.
As you become familiar with your laminator, you will
appreciate the high quality of its production and the
excellence in its engineering design.
By following the guidelines for proper care and use of
the SEAL 44 Ultra, you can depend on many years of
trouble-free profitability from your investment.
The purpose of this manual is to outline the materials
and process when using SEAL Brands supplies with
your laminator to create signs, displays, and flexible
graphics with professional results. The manual includes
instructions of various laminating procedures, which are
meant to give you comprehensive information needed
for the efficient use of your laminator.
Please read and fully understand the entire manual
before proceeding to use your laminator.
STATEMENT OF INTENDED USE
Your SEAL 44 Ultra Laminator meets the CE
Machinery Safety Directive (89/392/EEC, including
91/368/ EEC, 93/44/EEC and 93/68/EEC) and is
cETL listed (UL 1950/EN60950).
The SEAL 44 Ultra laminator has been designed to be
used with SEAL Brands materials. When used with
these products, you are able to mount, mount and
laminate, and encapsulate prints in one step. Your
laminator has been tested with SEAL Brands supplies
and we recommend using these products for
professional results.
WARNING! This laminator is designed for
mounting and laminating. Any use other than the
intended may cause damage to the laminator or
physical harm to the user.
WARNING! Any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this unit without our prior written
approval will void the user’s warranty and will
transfer health and safety obligations to the user.
LIABILITY STATEMENT
The details given in this manual are based on the most
recent information available to us. They may be subject
to change in the future. We retain the right to make
changes to the construction or the design of our
products without accepting any responsibility for
modifying earlier versions previously delivered.
CAUTION! Please pay attention to all passages
marked this way. This information is vital to
preventing user injury and/or damage to the unit.
Failure to follow this information could void the
user’s warranties and transfer all safety obligations
to the user.

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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The electrical specifications of the laminators are:
North American Version:
110VAC 50/60Hz 16A
(Part No. 60959)
EU Version:
230VAC 50/60Hz 9A
(Part No. 60958)
For the EU versions, in the UK,
the following is applicable:
BS 1363 – 13A
wall receptacle:
Use the provided
BS 1363 plug
For the North American version,
the following is applicable:
NEMA 5-20R
Using 20 Amp Breaker
Note: T-slot is not applicable for
Canada
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For the EU versions, Mainland Europe,
the following is applicable:
France
Belgium
Germany, The Netherlands
Portugal, Spain
Use the provided Schuko plug (10A).

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Accessories Included:
•Wrench 17-24 mm
•10 each Socket head screws
•10 each Star Washers
•2 each Spare Fuses (250V)
•Allen key (5 mm)
•Snitty®Safety Knife
•Image Roll Cleaner
•Spare Core for Wind-up Idler
•Leader-board
•Owner’s Manual
INSTALLATION
ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS
The following environmental conditions are ideal for
the best operation of the laminator.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
The best temperature for the SEAL®44 Ultra is
between 50°F and 95°F(16°C and 35°C).
Do not expose the laminator to direct sunlight as output
quality may be affected.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
For best results, the ambient relative humidity for the
SEAL 44 Ultra should be between 70-90% non-
condensing. Too much humidity will affect the prints
being laminated causing problems with film adhesion.
WATER AND MOISTURE
If the laminator is installed in a damp room or near
water, the electrical power supply must be in accordance
with the standards prevailing in the country concerned.
SURROUNDINGS
Install the laminator in surroundings that are as clean
and dust free as possible in order to obtain the highest
quality output.
The background dust level must not exceed that found
in a typical office/computer room environment.
The materials that are used on this laminator can have
an electrostatic charge and will attract dust, adversely
affecting the output.
POWER SUPPLY
Connect the laminator in accordance with the details
given on the identification plate attached to the rear of
the laminator. Refer also to the Technical Specifications
page for more information.
Once power is connected to your laminator, press the
Power button on the control panel to turn the laminator
ON. If the Power LED does not come on, refer to the
“Troubleshooting” page for problem solving
information.
WORKSPACE REQUIREMENTS
•This unit should be situated away from heat sources
such as heat registers or stoves/ovens.
•The laminator’s location or position should not
interfere with its proper ventilation.
•There should be enough space around the laminator
to feed, receive and trim mounted and/or laminated
images.
•Keep the area around your laminator clear with
adequate space around it so you can feed, receive
and trim mounted and/or laminated images.
•The work area should be level, flat, and well lit.

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UNPACKING, SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
Remove the cardboard box and the
plastic bag as described on the outside of
the box.
Remove and open the boxes behind the
laminator, which contains the stand parts.
SETTING UP THE LAMINATOR IN
4 STEPS
STEP 1
•Mount the left-hand stand leg onto
the underside of the laminator, as
shown in Figure 1.
(Note: The left-hand section is
recognizable by a spring utility on
the bracket.)
•Use two star washers and two socket-
head screws.
•Do not tighten these screws
completely.
STEP 2
•Mount the right-hand stand leg onto
underside of the laminator, as shown
in Figure 2.
•Use two star washers and two socket-
head screws.
•Do not tighten these screws
completely.
Figure 1.
Figure 2.

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UNPACKING, SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
STEP 3
•Now mount the middle support
section between the left-hand and
right-hand stand legs, as shown in
Figure 3.
•Use six star washers and six socket-
head screws.
•Tighten these six screws.
•Finally, tighten all screws, which were
used in Steps 1 and 2.
STEP 4
•Carefully lift the laminator (at least
two people must do this!) from the
pallet and position it onto its castors
as shown in Figure 4.
•Make sure that the stand legs do not
slide away during lifting.
•Cut the strap and remove the
protective covers.
Figure 3.
Figure 4.

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UNPACKING, SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
LAMINATOR PLACEMENT
•Your SEAL®44 Ultra must be setup in the location
where it will be used. The stand must be placed on a
flat level surface.
•Remove the tie-wraps by using a small flat-edged
screwdriver to press the clip to release the tie and
remove the blocks that hold the top roller.
•Inspect the laminator for any physical damage.
ADJUSTABLE FEET
•To secure the stand on the floor, turn the adjustable
foot down by hand, until it’s pressed against the
floor.
•Manually lock the adjustable foot with the nut.
(Figure 5)
Figure 5
CONNECTING YOUR LAMINATOR
•Plug the power cable into the grounded outlet with
the appropriate service. (Refer to the Electrical
Specifications Page)
•The SEAL 44 Ultra must be installed next to an
outlet!
Do not use extension cords!
•The plug and the outlet must be easily accessible.
•Please ensure that you plug your laminator into a
grounded, three-prong outlet.
•Please ensure that the total load of the other items
using the same circuit breaker do not exceed its
breaking value.
•The laminator should only be connected to a power
supply outlet of the voltage and amperage marked
on the rear panel. (See Identification Plate on
laminator rear panel.)
•The laminator has a grounded plug (three prongs).
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is
intended to fit only a grounded outlet of the proper
amperage, and only in one way.
WARNING! Any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this unit without our prior
written approval will void the user’s warranty
and will transfer health and safety obligations to
the user.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAFETY SYMBOLS USED ON THE LAMINATOR
IMPORTANT! Read and make sure you understand
these safety and operating guidelines.
Rotating Parts: Risk Of Injury
CAUTION! Failure to use caution near rotating rollers
could result in physical injury. Be careful that items such
as loose clothing, long hair and jewelry do not become
entangled in rotating parts.
Hot Surface: Risk Of Injury On Contact
CAUTION!Thelaminatorcontainsheated rollers, which
may reach temperatures of 250°F (121°C). There is a
danger of burns if the heated roller is touched during
use. Even after switching off the laminator, the roller
remains hot for a long time.
Figure 6
EMERGENCY STOP-BUTTONS
There are two Emergency-Stop Buttons located
on the top of the left and right plastic covers of
the laminator.
The Emergency-Stop Buttons stop the rotation of
the rollers and should only be used in case of an
emergency. Once pressed, these buttons lock, and
they must be rotated to be reset before the
laminator can be used again.
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.
WARNING! Always adjust the Nip-knob
setting 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.
IMPORTANT! The main rollers should be
together and turning while heating up to
prevent uneven hot spots on the roller. A
stationary roller will develop concentrated
heat in one area, which will damage the roller.

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LAMINATOR FEATURES
Figure 7. Laminator Features
1. Automatic Wind-up Idler
•Removable idler to support the wind-up core for
the release liner.
2. Emergency Stop Buttons (2)
•Stops the rotation of the rollers.
3. Image Guide
•To help feed in images. It is removable when
mounting.
4. Upper Unwind Shaft
•Suitable for rolls wound onto a 3-inch ID core.
5. Unwind Brake
•A simple braking system with a knurled collar
provides the means of adjusting the brake tension
for the films. Fitted on both the autogrip unwind
shafts.
6. Control Panel with LED indicators
•Controls roller rotation, temperature and standby
mode.
7. Nip-knob
•To adjust the gap between the rollers.
8. Process Control Label
•Shows how to preset the laminator.
9. Lower Unwind Shaft
•Suitable for rolls wound onto a 3-inch ID core.
10. Foot switch
•To engage slow-mode that overrides the photo-
electric safety eyes.
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CONTROL PANEL
LED INDICATOR DESIGN
The LED indicators are designed to indicate the on/off
status of power, heat, and roller direction. Please see
below for the definitions of the LED status indicators.
Figure 8. Control Panel Diagram
PUSH BUTTON DESIGN
The Push Buttons control whether power and heat is on
or off and the direction the rolls turn. Please see below for
detailed instructions.
NOTE: Push the Power Button (at least one-second) and
the forward (or reverse) button on the control panel, to
run the laminator.
1. LED -Forward Run
•Lit when the rollers run in forwards direction
2. Button -Forward Run
•Push button to run rollers in forwards direction
3. LED Optical Safety System
•Lit when light beam is not interrupted
4. Button -Stop
•Push button to stop roller rotation.
5. LED –Reverse Run
•Lit when the rollers run in reverse direction.
6. Button -Reverse Run
•Push button to run rollers in reverse direction.
7. Speed Adjustment Knob
•Each whole number represents an increase or
decrease in speed of 6”/ min (15 cm/min)
8. LED’s -Temperature Settings
•Lit to correspond to temperature setting
9. Button -Temperature Setting
•Toggle push button to preset the temperature.
(Press 2 seconds to switch the heating system off)
10. LED –Power
•Lit when laminator is switched on.
11. Button –Power
•Toggle push-button to turn laminator ON/OFF
(Press 2 seconds).
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OPERATING YOUR LAMINATOR
MOTOR CONTROL
The speed of the rollers is continuously adjustable
between 0 and 1.5 m/min. (0 and 4.8 ft/min.) Pressing
the ñbutton runs the rollers in the forward direction,
pressing the òbutton reverses the direction of the
rollers. The stop button stops the roller movement.
SLOW-MODE OPERATION
The laminator has a slow-mode, which can be activated
by pressing the foot switch.
•To maintain slow-mode, keep the foot switch
pressed.
•This feature can be used when loading materials
onto the laminator and overrides the photo-electric
safety eyes.
CAUTION! Once the laminator is running in
slow-mode, interrupting the photo-electric
safety eyes does NOT stop the laminator. An
audible beep will be heard and the roller speed
will be 0.6 m/min. (2 ft/min). Releasing the
foot switch will stop the laminator.
CHANGING FROM SLOW-MODE TO NORMAL
RUNNING MODE WITHOUT STOPPING (to
prevent stop marks on the substrate):
•During slow-mode (keep the foot switch pressed),
press the ñ(forward) button on the control panel.
The laminator will run at the pre-set speed.
•Next, release the foot switch.
•Finally, release the ñ(forward) button.
CHANGING FROM NORMAL MODE TO SLOW-
MODE WITHOUT STOPPING:
•Press the foot switch.
NOTE: Releasing the foot switch will stop the
laminator.
REVERSING THE ROLLER ROTATION
•To reverse the rotation of the rollers, press the ò
(reverse) button.
•As long as the button is pressed, the laminator will
run in the reverse direction, at a speed of 0.6m/min.
(2 ft/min) only.
•Releasing the button will stop the laminator.
CAUTION! Take care so that loose clothing,
long hair, jewelry and fingers are not pinched
between the pull rollers at the rear side of the
laminator.
THE ROTATION OF THE ROLLERS WILL
STOP WHEN:
•The photo-electric eyes in front of the main rollers
are interrupted.
NOTE: This does NOT happen when the foot
switch is used (slow-mode).
•An emergency stop button is pressed.
•The foot switch is pressed for a short moment.
•Excessive unwind tensions are set (the motor will
be shut off electronically. Press the stop button on
the control panel to reset).
•The stop button on the control panel is pressed.

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SET-UP AND OPERATION
The following steps outline the basic procedures that
have to be used for loading films; setting the nips,
webbing the laminator and setting the brake tension for
the films you will be using. To load and unload the
unwind shafts, it is necessary to access the laminator
from the rear side.
Select the film(s) that you will use on the top (and
bottom) of the images. It is advisable to use films
slightly wider than the print width. This way the print
can be trimmed with a border, to reduce waste, yet leave
enough for a border.
ALWAYS WORK IN THE CENTER OF THE
LAMINATOR.
LOADING THE FILM ONTO THE UNWIND
SHAFT
•Remove the desired unwind shaft (2), top or
bottom by pushing the interlock bracket (1) in the
upper position and sliding the unwind shaft to the
right against the spring pressure. (Figure 9)
•Release the interlock bracket when the shaft is
completely to the right.
•Lift the unwind shaft out of the laminator.
•Slide the shaft into a film roll. Ensure that the
rubber blocking cords are on the top and bottom of
the shaft for easy loading.
Take care that the ends of the shaft do not
become damaged during the loading and
unloading.
Figure 9
LOADING THE UNWIND SHAFT INTO THE
LAMINATOR
•Place the unwind shaft (2), top or bottom including
the material, into the laminator by inserting it onto
the left-hand unwind shaft holder.
•Push the interlock bracket (1) upward with your
finger before sliding the unwind shaft further.
(Figure 9)
•Press against the spring pressure, until you can place
the other end of the shaft onto the right-hand
holder and onto the left-hand side holder.
•Center the film roll in the laminator.
•Rotate the unwind shaft until it locks into the
unwind brake.
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SET-UP AND OPERATION
SETTING THE UNWIND BRAKE TENSION
(Refer to the Features Page for identification.)
•Tighten the unwind brake so that it applies
sufficient tension to the laminate.
•Turning the unwind brake in a clockwise direction
increases the braking tension applied on the
laminate.
•Turning the unwind brake in a counter-clockwise
direction decreases the braking tension.
•The best setting for the unwind brake
tension is determined by the materials
you are using and is learned through experience.
TEMPERATURE SETTINGS
•Select the film(s) that you will use on the
top (and bottom) of the images.
•Check which temperature setting is
recommended for your SEAL®Brands
material (see literature enclosed in your material
box).
•Refer to the Control Panel Diagram for
information on setting the temperature.
ROLLER NIP SETTINGS
Whenever you mount onto a board, etc., it
is important to adjust the rollers to create a
gap nearly equal to the thickness of the
board being used. This is done so that
anything passing between the rollers will receive the
right amount of pressure and prevent damage to the
roller’s silicone surface (and possibly the
board).
HOW TO SET THE NIP:
•First, determine the thickness of the board that you
will use for mounting.
•Grasp the Nip-knob with your right hand and push
it in approximately 1/4” (6mm) to the left.
•Once the Nip-knob has disengaged from the stop, it
may be rotated forward or backward (clockwise or
counter-clockwise, as viewed from the right hand
side of the unit).
•Turn until the desired measurement corresponds
with the indicator window at the base of the knob.
•Releasing the Nip-knob so that it moves back to the
right and clicks into place will set the rollers for use.
•The measurements on the Nip-knob correspond to
the board thickness.
•There is also a fully closed stop 0” (0 mm) for film
only applications.
NOTE: For non-standard substrate thickness,
select the next lowest nip setting, i.e. 7mm
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IMAGE GUIDE
•To aid with feeding in images, the laminator is
provided with an “Image Guide”.
•This device can be positioned in front of the top
roller and it prevents the images from interrupting
the photo-electric eyes.
•When changing the roller nip, the Image Guide
moves together with the top roller.
•To position the Image Guide, place it on the
brackets, as shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10
•Align the slots with the screw head and push it
completely in towards the top roller.
NOTE: For good results, the process requires
that the images be fed through correctly.
•The leading edge of each image must be flat all the
way across or any wrinkles or creases in the image
will show when encapsulated -perhaps even
magnified.
•To aid with feeding in, the leading edge should also
be straight.
•Feed the image into the laminator ensuring that the
leading edge is parallel to the roller.
•To assist with this, the edge of the image can be
seen through the windows in the “Image Guide”,
which is in front of the rollers.
NOTE: Do not stop the motor while an image
is being finished as this can cause marks in the
output.
•When not in use, the Image Guide and the wind-up
idler can be stored in the stand. (Figure 11)
Figure 11
Wind-up Idler
Image Guide

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WEBBING FILMS WITHOUT A RELEASE LINER
The following are the basic webbing procedures for
webbing films without a release liner:
•Select films slightly wider than the image to allow
for a border without film waste. A border of 1/8”
to 1/4” (3-6 mm) is adequate.
•Ensure the main roller’s temperatures are set
according to the recommendations of the laminates
being used (see literature enclosed in your material
box). Refer to the process guide on the front of the
laminator.
WARNING! The rollers should be together and
turning while heating up to provide even heat
distribution and prevent roller flat spots from
developing.
•Once the laminator reaches correct operating
temperature, stop the laminator and raise the top
roller.
•Pivot the front table down for easier webbing
access.
•Load and center the films on top and bottom
unwind shafts with the dull adhesive side facing out
and the unwind brake tension released.
NOTE: Check if the film widths of the lower
and upper web are the same!
•Remove the image guide, the in-feed table and the
wind-up idler.
•TOP FILM: Pull the film down from the top
unwind shaft, and place it evenly over the face of
the top roller.
•BOTTOM FILM: Pull the film up from the bottom
unwind shaft and place it evenly over the top film
draped over the face of the top roller.
•The two films will then heat and stick together.
•Set the Nip-knob to 1/16” (2mm) to allow for the
thickness of a leader-board.
•FILMS INTO NIP: Use the provided leader-board
to push the film(s) through the nip.
•Lower the top roller and place the in-feed table into
position.
NOTE: Keep the film under tension (holding
back on the top unwind shaft, not the film roll)
to prevent the photo-electric eyes being tripped.
•Using the footswitch, advance the leader-board
between the pull rollers until the end comes out
through the pull rollers.
•Release the foot switch and set the Nip-knob to ‘0’,
(0 mm).
•Moving to the rear of the laminator, with the film
and leader-board hanging out of the laminator, cut
off the leader-board.
•Return to the front of the laminator and run the
laminator, applying light unwind brake tension
gradually on both unwind shafts until there are no
wrinkles in the film as it goes into the nip.
•Run the laminator for about 3 feet (1 meter), to
work out any wrinkles. If wrinkles persist, cut the
film and web the laminator again.
NOTE: Best results will be obtained when the
film unwind tension is zero or very light.
Wrinkles, visible on the roller face do not show
on the output.
•Refit the image guide on the in-feed table.
YOU ARE NOW READY TO FEED IMAGES!
TOP FILM
BOTTOM FILM
FILM INTO NIPS
Figure 12. Webbing films w/o Release Liners

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WEBBING FILMS WITH A RELEASE LINER (NORTH AMERICA)
The following are the basic webbing procedures for
webbing films with a release liner:
•Select films slightly wider than the image to allow
for a border without film waste. A border of 1/8”
to 1/4” (3 -6mm) is adequate.
•Load and center the films on top and bottom
unwind shafts with the dull adhesive side facing out
and the unwind brake tension released.
NOTE: Check if the film widths of the lower
and upper web are the same!
•Remove the image guide, the in-feed table and the
wind-up idler.
•TOP FILM: (film with a release liner) Pull the film
down from the top unwind shaft, and place it
evenly over the face of the top roller.
•Replace the wind-up idler into the brackets.
•RELEASE LINER: Place the spare core between
the wind-up idler and the top main roller. Separate
the film from the release liner. Attach the release
liner to the spare core using a piece of tape.
•BOTTOM FILM: Pull the film up from the bottom
unwind shaft and place it evenly over the top film
draped over the face of the top roller.
•Set the Nip-knob to 1/16” (2mm) to allow for the
thickness of the leader-board.
•FILMS INTO NIP: Use the provided leader-board
to push the film(s) through the nip.
•Lower the top roller and place the in-feed table into
position.
NOTE: Keep the film under tension (holding
back on the top unwind shaft, not the film roll)
to prevent the photo-electric eyes being tripped.
•Using the footswitch, advance the leader-board
between the pull rollers until the end comes out
through the pull rollers.
•Release the foot switch and set the Nip-knob to ‘0’,
(0 mm).
•Moving to the rear of the laminator, with the film
and leader-board hanging out of the laminator, cut
off the leader-board.
•Return to the front of the laminator and run the
laminator, applying light unwind brake tension
gradually on both unwind shafts until there are no
wrinkles in the film as it goes into the nip.
•Run the laminator for about 3 feet (1 meter), to
work out any wrinkles. If wrinkles persist, cut the
film and web the laminator again.
NOTE: Best results will be obtained when the
film unwind tension is zero or very light.
Wrinkles, visible on the roller face do not show
on the output.
•Refit the image guide on the in-feed table.
YOU ARE NOW READY TO FEED IMAGES!
TOP FILM
BOTTOM FILM
FILM INTO NIPS
Figure 13. Webbing films with Release Liners

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WEBBING FILMS WITH A RELEASE LINER (EUROPE & ASIA)
The following are the basic webbing procedures for
webbing films with a release liner:
•Select films slightly wider than the image to allow
for a border without film waste. A border of 1/8”
to 1/4” (3 -6mm) is adequate.
•Load and center the films on top and bottom
unwind shafts with the dull adhesive side facing out
and the unwind brake tension released.
NOTE: Check if the film widths of the lower
and upper web are the same!
•Remove the image guide, the in-feed table and the
wind-up idler.
•TOP FILM: (film with a release liner) Pull the film
down from the top unwind shaft, and place it
evenly over the face of the top roller.
•Replace the wind-up idler into the brackets.
•RELEASE LINER: Place the spare core between
the wind-up idler and the top main roller. Separate
the film from the release liner. Attach the release
liner to the spare core using a piece of tape.
•BOTTOM FILM: Pull the film up from the bottom
unwind shaft and place it evenly over the top film
draped over the face of the top roller.
•Set the Nip-knob to 1/16” (2mm) to allow for the
thickness of the leader-board.
•FILMS INTO NIP: Use the provided leader-board
to push the film(s) through the nip.
•Lower the top roller and place the in-feed table into
position.
NOTE: Keep the film under tension (holding
back on the top unwind shaft, not the film roll)
to prevent the photo-electric eyes being tripped.
•Using the footswitch, advance the leader-board
between the pull rollers until the end comes out
through the pull rollers.
•Release the foot switch and set the Nip-knob to ‘0’,
(0 mm).
•Moving to the rear of the laminator, with the film
and leader-board hanging out of the laminator, cut
off the leader-board.
•Return to the front of the laminator and run the
laminator, applying light unwind brake tension
gradually on both unwind shafts until there are no
wrinkles in the film as it goes into the nip.
•Run the laminator for about 3 feet (1 meter), to
work out any wrinkles. If wrinkles persist, cut the
film and web the laminator again.
NOTE: Best results will be obtained when the
film unwind tension is zero or very light.
Wrinkles, visible on the roller face do not show
on the output.
•Refit the image guide on the in-feed table.
YOU ARE NOW READY TO FEED IMAGES!
FILM INTO NIPS
TOP FILM
BOTTOM FILM
Figure 14. Webbing films with Release Liners

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DECALING
This process involves sandwiching an image between a
pressure-sensitive or heat-activated laminate on the face
of the image and a pressure-sensitive adhesive on the
rear. This process can be used to create self-adhesive
images for mounting down onto various substrates.
After performing this process, follow the Mounting
Instructions in the manual to apply the decal to a
substrate.
•Select films slightly wider than the image to allow
for a border without film waste. A border of 1/8”
to 1/4” is adequate.
•Refer to the process guide on the front of the
laminator for settings and recommended film
combinations.
•Follow the webbing instructions for the type of
films being used which are specific to your location.

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MOUNTING
This process involves mounting previously prepared
decals onto a substrate. No films or adhesives are
required for this process.
To perform this process, it is necessary to remove the
Image Guide. You can store the Image Guide in the
laminator stand (Figure 9).
TO MOUNT DECALS ONTO A SUBSTRATE
•Place the mounting board on a flat surface.
•Lay your image face down on the mounting board
and expose approximately 1” (25 mm) of the
adhesive by peeling back the release paper along
one of the edges.
•Fold the release paper back making an even crease.
•Turn the image over and carefully position the
exposed adhesive edge of the image squarely onto
the board.
•Once positioned correctly, press the image firmly
down onto the exposed adhesive from the center
toward the edges to ensure smooth surface. This is
the edge that will be fed into the rollers first.
•Ensure that the nip setting of the rollers
corresponds to the board thickness.
•Push the edge of the board into the rollers and
depress the foot switch until the board and image
are just caught by the nip.
•Flip the un-tacked portion of the image over the top
roller with one hand so that the release paper can be
peeled off the image with the other hand.
•Depress the foot switch to feed the board through
the rollers.
•At this point, continuous run can be selected by
pressing one of the speed settings.
NOTE: Take care that the rollers do not grab
the liner.
•When the end of the board is near the nip, you may
want to slow the laminator down. To do this, just
press the foot switch to go into slow-mode.
Releasing the foot switch will stop the laminator.
•Remove the mounted image from the rear of the
laminator and trim it if necessary.
•If the board is accidentally sent in too far at first,
the release liner will get caught and will be
impossible to pull back. In this case, stop and
reverse the motor until the liner can be pulled away.
•The image must be held against the roller while the
board feeds through to prevent wrinkles. As the
process becomes more familiar, the speed of the
laminator may be increased to make the process
more efficient.
NOTE: Take care that the release liner does not
trip the optical safety system.