Tamerica Versalam-1300 User manual

Roll Laminator
Operating Manual
Versalam-1300/
2700EP

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OPERATI G I STRUCTIO S
1 IMPORTA T SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical machines, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
electric shock and injury to people, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Always unplug the machine when not in use or before cleaning.
. Do not use outdoors.
4. Extreme caution should be taken when the machine is used by or near children or disabled persons.
5. To protect against risk of electrical hazards, do not immerse cord, plugs, or the whole machine in
water or other liquids.
6. Do not operate the machine with a damaged cord or plug, or after the machine malfunctions, has
been dropped or is damaged in any manner. Return the machine to the nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair, or adjustment. Please keep the original packaging to ensure that
the machine is secure and protected when returning for repair. This is particularly important
when returning the machine for repair within its warranty period.
7. Do not use accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the machine’s manufacturer.
8. Do not let the cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of the work table.
9. Do not use the machine for other than its intended use. This machine is intended for Office or
Household use only.
10. The socket outlet shall be near the machine and shall be easily accessible.
11. Warning-hazardous moving parts-keep fingers and other body parts away.
2 LOCATIO
1. Please remove the laminator carefully from its packaging and place it on a flat work surface. Place
the machine in an area where it will normally be used, ensuring adequate room for the finished
laminate to flow or slide out at the back.
2. Please install the shield and feed tray at the correct positions until the two LED lights on the left
side panel turn off, otherwise the machine will not feed the film.

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3 MACHI E OPERATIO
A. LAMI ATI G FU CTIO
(1) TWO-SIDED LAMINATION
LOADING THE FILM
This machine has the capability of loading laminating film with 1” cores or with ” cores using the
included core adapters. Unpack the upper and lower rods. Remove the feed tray. Load the film onto
the rods by turning the top rod clockwise and the bottom rod counter- clockwise as you push the rods
through. Make sure to leave equal lengths of rod out of each end using the guide marks to correctly
position the roll of film. Load the rods on the laminator. When using the adapters for film with ”
cores, follow an adapter---film----adapter sequence onto the rod and fit the adapters onto the paper
core. ote: you cannot interchange the upper and lower rods.
THREADING THE FILM
Read the threading card supplied with each roll of film carefully. Do not mistake the stabilizer bar for
the idler roller.
1. To thread the film through the “hot rollers” & “pull rollers”, please pull the handle to the “UP”
position to separate upper & lower hot rollers. User can slide down the lower idler bar along the slot
for easier installation.
2. Thread the film by the rollers and make sure the film is perfectly aligned at the top and bottom
Note: Overlap will cause the top film to deposit adhesive on the hot rollers and pull rollers, so this
procedure is critical.
. Make sure the film is correctly threaded based on the threading guide.
ADJUSTING THE FILM TENSION
The top and bottom supply rolls should have about the same tension. By turning the top roll with one
hand and the bottom roll with the other, it can be determined if one of the rolls is tighter than the other.
Also, if the tension is not equal between the top and bottom rolls, the laminated product will curl. If it
curls up when it comes out of the machine, the top roll is likely tighter than the bottom. If it curls
down, the bottom roll is likely tighter. To increase tension, turn the adjusting knob clockwise. To
decrease tension, turn the knob counter clockwise. Even tension on the top and bottom rolls ensures
flat lamination.

ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE & SPEED
1. User should set up the temperature for upper and lower rollers separately. Turn on the power switch
and press the “U” key, then the digital screen display will show the previous temperature setting of
upper roller. Please adjust the temperature to the recommended setting based on the thickness of
film being used by pressing the “TEMP/SET” “ ︿ ” or “ ﹀ ” arrow keys. Similarly do the same way to
set up the temperature of bottom roller by pressing the “L” key. Said recommendations are found in
front of the machine’s left side panel. The digital screen display will beep showing the set
temperature for seconds before showing the actual machine temperature.
NOTE: to check the current temperature or temperature setting of upper or lower roller, please press
the “U” or “L” key.
2. Once the temperature is set, press the “HOT” key to start the heating process and the heater light
will turn on. Once the set temperature is achieved and the roller temperature is stabilized, the
machine will start beeping and the ready light will turn on. Once the ready light stays on, you can set
the recommended speed.
. Press the “MOTOR” “ ︿ ” or “ ﹀ ” arrow keys to set the motor speed. The following table gives some
common temperature/speed setting for typical uses.

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Film Thickness Temperature Speed
1.5 Mil ( 8 Micron) Normal 120°C (248°F) 4
1.5 Mil ( 8 Micron) Max. Output 1 5°C (275°F) 9
Mil (75 Micron)
Normal 120°C (248°F)
Mil (75 Micron)
Max. Output 1 0°C (266°F) 8
5 Mil (125 Micron) 1 5°C (275°F)
10 Mil (250 Micron) 140°C (284°F) 2
LAMINATING PROCEDURES
1. Push the handle to “DOWN” position to engage the rollers and then turn the motor switch to
“RUN” position. The user can now start laminating as the machine starts feeding in film.
2. To put the lamination temporarily on hold without turning off the machine, user can turn the motor
control switch to “STOP” position. This will cause the motor to stop running and the film will stop
feeding.
. To resume the lamination job, set the switch to “RUN” position again.
(2) O E-SIDED LAMI ATIO
LOADING THE FILM
Unpack only the upper rod. Install nylon, BOPP or even thermal film by following an
adapter---film---adapter sequence onto the rod and fit the adapters onto the paper core. Leave equal
lengths of the rod out of each end. Use the guide to position the roll of film then tighten the screw on
the adapter to secure the roll film. Load the rod on the laminator.
*Note: BOPP film is mainly suitable for 1-sided lamination on mounting boards or thick print sheets as
it has a natural tendency to curl even with very little heat. For best results on 1-sided lamination
without mounting, we recommend using nylon or thermal film for this application.
THREADING THE FILM
Refer to threading diagram for one side lamination. Do not mistake the reinforcing bar for the idler
roller.
1. Please pull the handle to “UP” position to release pressure on all the rollers, then thread the film
through the upper hot rollers & pull rollers.
2. Thread the film by the rollers and make sure the film is perfectly aligned.
. Lift the left and right knobs found in between the front and back rollers to raise the middle
de-curling bar. Set the knobs down on the raised slots to lock the de-curling bar in place. Simply
skip this procedure when doing simultaneous mounting and one side laminating using nylon, BOPP
or even thermal film.

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ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE & SPEED
1. Turn on the power switch and make sure to turn off the “BOTTOM ROLLER HEATER” switch on the
right side of machine.
2. Press the “U” key and the digital screen display will show the previous temperature setting of upper
roller. Adjust the upper roller temperature by pressing the “TEMP/SET” “ ︿ ” or “ ﹀ ” arrow keys and
the digital screen display will beep showing the set temperature for seconds before showing the
actual machine temperature.
. Once the temperature is set, press the “HOT” key to start the heating process and the heater light will
turn on. Once the set temperature is achieved and roller temperature is stabilized, the machine will start
beeping and the ready light will turn on. Once the ready light stays on, you can set the recommended
speed.
4. Press the “MOTOR” “ ︿ ” or “ ﹀ ” arrow keys to set the motor speed. The following table gives a
common temperature/speed setting for typical use.
Nylon Film Thickness Temperature Speed
0.5Mil (12 Micron) 100°C(212°F) ~ 4
5. Turn on the rear fans to prevent film from bunching in the back of the machine.
LAMINATING PROCEDURES
1. Push the handle to “DOWN” position to engage the rollers and then turn the motor switch to
“RUN” position .The user can now start laminating as the machine starts feeding in film.

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2. To put the lamination temporarily on hold without turning off the machine, user can turn the motor
control switch to “STOP” position. This will cause the motor to stop running and the film will stop
feeding.
. To resume the lamination job, set the switch to “RUN” position again.
B. SAFETY SHIELD A D FEED TRAY SE SORS
Both the safety shield and feed tray activate sensors that allow the bottom roller to feed film when
they are properly installed. Removal or misalignment of either or both of these items will cause the
LED light to turn on and stop the rollers from feeding even when rollers are engaged. This is a safety
feature that prevents fingers or any loose articles like neckties or straps from getting accidentally
trapped in between the rollers and causing injury or property damage.
C. TEMPERATURE CO VERSIO
This machine can display temperatures in either Celsius or Fahrenheit. To change to either one, simply
press and hold the “TEMP/SET” arrow keys simultaneously.
D. GUIDE PLATES
This machine is equipped with guide plates on the left and right sides of the feed tray for proper
alignment of materials to be laminated. For Versalam2700-EP, aside from being able to laminate 27"
wide sheets one at a time, the user can also laminate up to two (2) 8.5"x11" prints simultaneously in
either orientation by aligning them on each of the plates on both sides of the tray.
E. REVERSE FU CTIO
The machine is equipped with a reverse function. By pressing the REVERSE key, the machine will
release documents out from the front of the machine to prevent any jam or damage.
F. FILM SLITTERS
This machine is equipped with safety film slitters in the back of the machine for trimming film in
between sheets of laminated material. Simply slide the cutting edge across the film to remove the
finished material. The short slitter is for 2-side laminated film while the longer slitter is for 1-side
laminated material.
G. COOLI G FA S
The cooling fans that come with this machine can be turned on or off. When turned on, these fans
assist in cooling down the finished product, enhancing adhesion and preventing warping particularly
when using thicker films.

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USER DISENGAGES ROLLERS OR
TURN THE MOTOR CONTROL
SWICH TO STOP POSITION, AND
LEAVE THE MACHINE
UNATTENDED.
PCB DETECTS THE MACHINE IS
STOPPED AND IT STARTS
COUNTING TIME.
USER RETURNS AND ENGAGES ROLLERS
OR TURN ON THE MOTOR SWITCH
WITHIN 60 MINUTES PERIOD. PCB STOPS
COUNTING TIME
H. AUTO SHUT-OFF FU CTIO
This machine is equipped with an auto shutoff feature with ON/OFF switch. When using the machine
with this feature, turn on AUTO SHUTOFF switch found on the left side panel. The following is a step
by step diagram of its operation:
CO TROL PROCESS FOR AUTO SHUT OFF
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE
STAGE 4
Remark:
1) At stage , the machine will be on standby mode. A low beeping sound will be heard every 5 seconds
to remind the user that the machine is on standby for a few more minutes before completely shutting
off.
2) At stage #4, the machine is off but the power switch is at the "on" position. User needs to turn the
power switch off and then on again to restart the machine. Press the hot button to return to
previous temperature. Continue the lamination job as soon as previous temperature is reached.
) To disengage auto shutoff function, turn “auto shutoff” switch off.
USER CAN START
LAMINATING AGAIN
TEMPERATURE STARTS COOLING
DOWN TO 212°F (100°C) AFTER 60
MINUTES PERIOD. (IF SET
TEMPERATURE IS UNDER 212°F
/100°C, TEMPERATURE WILL STAY
AT THE SAME.)
USER RETURNS AFTER 60 MINUTE
PERIOD, ENGAGE THE ROLLERS OR
TURN ON THE MOTOR SWITCH. PCB
STOPS COUNTING, TEMPERATURE
GOES TO PREVIOUS SETTING
USER CAN START
LAMINATING AGAIN
MACHINE TURNS OFF
AUTOMATICALLY AFTER
ANOTHER 0 MINUTES.

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I. MOU TI G FU CTIO
1. The user can choose to mount prints or posters using up to 1/4” thick foam boards.
a. For mounting and encapsulating using thermal film, simply set the machine up for 2-SIDED
LAMI ATIO . Line up the material evenly on a standard foam board and set the temperature of
the machine.
b. For simultaneous mounting with 1-sided lamination using nylon, BOPP or even thermal film, set
the machine up for 1-SIDED LAMI ATIO without raising the middle de-curling bar. Turn the
bottom roller heater switch to OFF position. Adjust the temperature based on the thickness of the
top roller film and make sure the print is properly aligned onto the board.
c. For mounting without any film threaded on the machine using either pouch boards or foam boards
with heat activated adhesives, simply align the print evenly onto the board. The operating
procedure for adjusting heat and speed for this function is the same as the procedures for
laminating function. Please consult pouch board supplier for ideal activation temperature of their
adhesives.
d. For cold mounting only using self stick boards that have liners, care and precision must be
exercised as this has a tendency to produce wrinkles and/or uneven positioning when the print is
not properly set. There is no need for film to be threaded onto the machine and it is recommended
to set temperature at 50°C (122°F) on the top roller for best results. Simply remove the liner from
the board, carefully and evenly align the print and set it onto the adhesive side. The pressure
applied by the rollers will enhance adhesion of the print onto the board. Please refer to
instructions on how to apply prints on these types of boards that come with their packaging
or consult with the mounting board supplier.
2. Once the machine is hot enough and ready to laminate, push the handle to DOWN position and
motor switch should be in RUN position.
. Feed materials between the engaged rollers.
4. Put the motor switch in STOP position to stop the feeding when the board is all the way out in the
back.
MOUNTING WITHOUT LAMINATION

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4 TUR I G OFF THE LAMI ATOR
Upon completion of the laminating job, please press the “COLD” key to turn off the heat and make
sure the motor switch is in “STOP” position. We recommend turning off the machine only after the
roller temperature is lower than 80°C (176°F) to protect the heated rollers. Make sure the rear fans are
also turned off.
In case you need to turn the machine off while the roller temperature is higher than 80°C (176°F),
simply make sure the rollers are separated/not engaged with the handle in UP position before turning
the power switch off.
5 CARE A D CLEA I G
This machine is for Office or Household use only. Any servicing, other than cleaning and user
maintenance, should be performed by an authorized service representative.
1. Do not immerse in water.
2. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the machine’s 4 rubber foot pads.
. Keep your hands and cord away from hot parts of the machine during operation.
4. Never clean with scouring powders or hand implements.
5. Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
MOUNTING WITH LAMINATION

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6 WARRA TY
This machine is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship by the Manufacturer for a
period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase from an authorized distributor of Tamerica
Products, Inc. If you perceive or experience any issue with the machine, kindly report it to the
distributor within 10 business days of said purchase to avail of free pickup and redelivery from
Tamerica’s Service Center. After the first 10 days, you will either receive service instructions and
parts via mail free of charge for the duration of the warranty.
Note that when returning the machine for warranty claims, the machine should be returned in its
complete original packaging to avoid incidental or consequential damages that may void the claim.
A copy of the invoice or other proof of purchase also needs to be sent with the machine.
Upon evaluation of the machine and the determination of the actual defect, the machine will be
restored to its regular working condition by the Service Center and shipped back to you free of charge.
If you change your mind and simply want to return the machine, a 20% restocking fee is charged even
within the 10-day grace period. Further, you will have to cover freight to return the machine and it
has to be in brand-new resalable condition, otherwise, you might incur more charges.
This warranty covers all defects incurred in the normal use of the equipment except in the
following cases:
1. Loss or damage to the equipment due to improper operation, abuse, mishandling or failure to
follow the operating instructions.
2. Removal or alteration of the serial number.
. The machine being serviced or modified by anyone other than a certified technician
authorized by TAMERICA.
This warranty expresses the entire obligation of the Manufacturer. Unless prohibited by law, neither
this warranty nor any other warranty expressed or implied, including implied warranties of
merchantability, shall extend this warranty period. Again, no responsibility is assured for incidental or
consequential damages.
This warranty is valid only within the United States, or its provinces and territories.