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Table of Contents

1-1 Introduction

1-2 Features and benefits
1-3 Options
1-4 Characteristics
1-5 Principles of operation
1-6 Laminating film
1-7 Warranty

2-1 Unpacking and Inventory

3-1 Product Illustrations & Names of Parts

4-1 Safety Precautions

5-1 Setup & Operation

5-2 Threading the laminator
5-3 Threading diagram
5-4 Laminating
5-5 Recommended temperature settings
5-6 Preventing and solving problems

6-1 Instructions for Options

6-2 Footage counter
6-3 Slitters

7-1 Maintenance

7-2 Cleaning the heat shoes
7-3 Cleaning the rubber rollers
7-4 Lubrication

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Page 1: ...Educator Laminator Operation Manual June 1999 Read all precautions instructions carefully before operating laminator Setup Instruction Operation Lamination Maintenance ...

Page 2: ...s of items only in their original state Remember that you cannot laminate thermal paper such as typical fax paper because it is activated by heat and will turn black Also remove paper clips and staples because they can damage the rubber rollers Be careful about laminating anything that will be affected by heat For example the colors in crayon drawings may run together or be smeared especially if t...

Page 3: ...ory 3 1 Product Illustrations Names of Parts 4 1 Safety Precautions 5 1 Setup Operation 5 2 Threading the laminator 5 3 Threading diagram 5 4 Laminating 5 5 Recommended temperature settings 5 6 Preventing and solving problems 6 1 Instructions for Options 6 2 Footage counter 6 3 Slitters 7 1 Maintenance 7 2 Cleaning the heat shoes 7 3 Cleaning the rubber rollers 7 4 Lubrication ...

Page 4: ...the instructions The manual also contains warranty and parts information The international HOT warning symbol will be placed on the appropriate areas of each laminator We take this opportunity to thank you for selecting the laminator and to assure you of our commitment to your satisfaction with our products As you unpack your new laminator please complete the following information Always have this...

Page 5: ...will lose flexibility over time Extensive use may wear out the rollers on an operator may cut a roller by accident Rollers and other key parts can be changed quickly without disassembling the frame Reverse can be invaluable at times to help avoid problems or clear misfeeds Silicone rubber laminating rollers are flexible enough to provide good edge seal and firm enough to offer a good surface seal ...

Page 6: ... knives can be completely retracted into their holders when not in use Right side feed guide to go with the standard left side guide and feed on sheet at a time with greater accuracy or feed two sheets at a time in alignment with each other The dust cover will help keep the machine clean while not in use 1 4 Specifications Laminating Width up to 25 Speed 5 FPM Maximum Film Roll Diameter 6 Maximum ...

Page 7: ... thermal laminating film consists of two layers a base of polyester and an adhesive layer of polyethylene The polyester layer forms the harder outer surface of the film and does not melt at laminating temperature It provides rigidity and protection for your laminated items The greater the polyester content the higher the level of protection rigidity and luster The polyethylene layer melts at lamin...

Page 8: ...mmend 3 mil film for the most common applications including posters signs or instructional aids The 3 mil film provides better protection more rigidity and a more lustrous appearance than 1 5 mil film Five mil film is suggested for those applications that need the most protection and rigidity Lamination with 1 5 mil film can sometimes present problems because the film is so thin it loses heat easi...

Page 9: ...s their warranty is in turn passed on to the original purchaser of the laminator Ledco Inc does not incur any obligation or liability as a result of the warranties that are the sole responsibility of the appropriate individual manufacturer Any laminator that provides defective during the warranty period may be returned to Ledco Inc unless it is decided that the necessary repairs can be made during...

Page 10: ... claim is filed with the delivering carrier immediately upon receipt of damaged shipment The procedure for reporting damage depends on the method of shipment Please note damage on the bill of landing Freight Express or Truck Delivery According to the contract terms and conditions of the carrier the responsibility of the shipper ends at the time and place of shipment The carrier then assumes full r...

Page 11: ... are received Returns DO NOT RETURN DAMAGED OR INCORRECT ITEMS UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS AND AN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER FROM LEDCO 3 1 Product Illustrations Names of Parts The photos below and on the following pages identify major components and operating controls Refer to them as you study the installation operating and maintenance procedures described in this manual ...

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Page 13: ...efore threading the machine with film Warning Make sure the power cord is clear of the underside of the machine prior to operation to avoid overheating the cord 1 Remove all packing straps rubber bands tape and plastic ties from the machine Remove the protective paper from the safety shield 2 Turn the heat power switch to the Off position Move the drive switch to the middle Off position 3 Plug the...

Page 14: ...al is wound in the opposite direction adhesive or dull side out exchange the top and bottom supply roll mandrels so the core gripper positions are reversed 2 Slide a roll of film onto the top supply roll mandrel turning the roll slightly to slide the gripper inside the core Make sure the dull side of the film is facing up and the shiny side is facing the heat shoe during the threading Scored marks...

Page 15: ...d the shiny side facing down run the film under the bottom idler bar and pull towards you 5 Refer to the threading diagram The top roll of film should run under the silver stabilizer bar and over the front of the top heat shoe Remember the shiny side of the film must always go against the shoe The dull adhesive side must face away from the shoe Make sure the two rolls are aligned with each other b...

Page 16: ...work 10 Make sure there is still enough slack in the web Turn the drive switch to FORWARD permitting the film and feed board to pass through both sets of rubber rollers Carefully monitor initial threading to be sure the web reaches and passes trough the pull back rollers When the threading card has cleared the back of the machine move the drive switch to the center position off Whenever you want t...

Page 17: ... facing the control panel and feed tray not at an angle or from the side of the machine For operator safety the safety shield must be in position over the upper heat shoe when the machine is ON or when the drive switch is in the forward position 5 3 Film Threading Diagram ...

Page 18: ...t is on The heat drop during lamination is too slight to affect operation 2 Position the feed guide for the work to be performed Adjust by loosening the black knob sliding the guide to the desired position and tightening the knob 3 Check the tension on the film supply rolls to see if the top roll and the bottom roll have approximately the same tension This may be done by gently rotating the rolls ...

Page 19: ...film is not being advanced This also removes any areas of film with excess adhesive that may have pooled just beneath the shoes 8 If the tension appears balanced but you notice waves or ripples toward the center of the web of film as it comes out the back the temperature may be too high or the lamination speed may be too high for that film These waves in the film are called heat wrinkles These hea...

Page 20: ...good bond 6 See 1 6 Laminating Film for more information NOTE It is possible that variances from recommended temperature settings may be necessary due to material thickness ambient temperature humidity or the quality or thickness of the materials being laminated Please note the wide range of temperatures listed especially for heavier films This does not mean any film that thick can be run anywhere...

Page 21: ...gainst the feed tray until just before the nip Problem Wrinkling of the film around the material being laminated Solution This is normal and inevitable on any laminator especially with thicker material These wrinkles will be trimmed away with the scrap so they do not affect appearance Because the rollers are being held apart by the paper or cardboard they cannot pull equally on the plastic around ...

Page 22: ...ip the two loose ends holding them together 4 Turn the drive switch to the reverse position 5 Turn on the drive at a very slow speed and allow the laminator to back out the film that is wrapped around the rolls Pull the film off the roller WARNING Keeping the machine in reverse may cause a reverse wrap around id the film is not getting pulled off the roller You may need to pull on the film with a ...

Page 23: ...he machine too slowly Because 1 5 mil film is thin and therefore loses heat easily it can cool off too much between the heat shoes and the roller nip if it is run too slowly If you are running thicker films you may have the problem if you are going to fast In this case the thicker film may not have enough time on the heat shoes to reach its adhesive melt temperature Thicker films may be run at low...

Page 24: ...ain extent it is normal for some laminating film to squeal as it is pulled over the heat shoes under tension This noise is produced via the same principles that make a violin squeal Some of the compounds put on film to keep it from sticking to itself seem to act like resin on the bow of the violin they enhance the noise To minimize squealing run the laminator with the least amount of supply roll t...

Page 25: ...te adhesion On a variable speed machine loaded with thicker film it may be that the film is being run too fast and is not getting enough time on the heat shoes Problem Bubbles in the center of the web and or film not sticking to the center of an item Solution This problem can be caused by excessive laminating roll pressure Putting too much pressure on the laminating rollers actually decreases pres...

Page 26: ...extreme caution when using this attachment Always remove the blades when attaching or detaching the slitter Always retract the blades when they are not in use or when you are adjusting their position Installation Remove the cutting blades from the plastic blade holders This is done to prevent accidentally slicing the rubber rollers during installation of the slitter and for operator safety Turn th...

Page 27: ...e rubber rollers and heat shoes and will improve the performance of the unit especially if you have a dusty work environment 7 3 Cleaning the Heat Shoes During normaluse excess adhesive from the film will often cling to the heat shoes especially near the edges Film coating powders can also build up on the shoes and will tend to increase friction between the film and the shoes This type of build up...

Page 28: ... THE ROLLERS WHILE THEY ARE TURNING The rollers may catch your fingers and cause injury or they may catch your cleaning materials and damage the laminator UNPLUG THE POWER CORD WHILE CLEANING THE ROLLERS OR PERFORMING OTHER MAINTENANCE ON THE MACHINE TURN THE ROLLERS BY HAND Clean the rubber rollers with a mildly abrasive cleaning pad such as a white Scotch Brite Trademark of 3M pad which may be p...

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