Slitters
(Figure 4)
:
To install the slitters, place the Main Body Clamps into the Top Roller Guard where they will slide into the slots
in the in the top edge of the guard located at each end of the guard. Before setting the slitters in place, ensure
the machine is loaded with the proper laminating film. Use a piece of paper/card stock the same width as the
item to be laminated to feed into the laminator until it has exited several inches beyond the Top Roller Guard.
This will permit accurate placement of the slitters. Place the Slitter Blade Holder, blade down, into the mount
until the blade barely penetrates the plastic web at the edge of the test piece, leaving the required border
beyond the edge. Ensure the point of the blade is pointed toward the front of the laminator. Tighten the Slitter
Adjustment Screw on the Main Body Clamp. To ensure the clamp and holder won’t move from side to side,
use an Allen wrench to tighten the Slitter Adjustment Knob and Slitter Assembly Mount Screw.
CAUTION: Remove the slitter blades when they are
not in use. This will help prevent personal injury or
accidental damage to the rollers.
V. Thermal Laminating...
1. Be sure all laminator parts (i.e. safety shield, feed table, etc.) are in their proper positions and the laminat-
ing film is loaded correctly (See page 3 for film loading instructions).
2. Open the ROLLER RELEASE handle and select the LAMINATING position on both sides of your lamina-
tor. Close the rollers.
3. Turn the HEATED ROLLERS and the TEMPERATURE CONTROL switches to the ON positions. The
heated rollers are necessary only during warm-up and may be turned off for most applications when operat-
ing temperature is reached.
CAUTION: Heated Rollers are for warm-up only
and should be turned off when operating temp-
erature is reached to avoid damaging the rollers.
4. Set the temperatures according to the film manufacturer’s recommendations for the film you have chosen.
A low-melt film is recommended for inkjet prints. Keep in mind that the temperature at which you will laminate
will vary with different medias and laminating speeds. See the chart below for approximate temperature
ranges. The laminator will take approximately 10 minutes to reach operating temperature. The temperatures
will be indicated on the LCD displays on the control panel.
3 mil DIGIKote™
220°-230°F
5 mil DIGIKote™
210°-220°F
10 mil DIGIKote™
180°-190°F
5. Turn the FANS switch ON. This allows for a clear lamination by cooling the film as it exits the rollers.
6. Turn the MOTOR switch ON and perform a test lamination to ensure proper settings for successful lamina-
tion. If any adjustments are necessary make them now and run another test. Repeat this step until you
obtain desired results.
7. Allow the Finisher to run a small amount of film before feeding the print into the laminator to avoid a dwell
line across your print. Feed the print slowly and evenly, smoothing it as the rollers pull it through.
8. You may laminate subsequent prints now, leaving ample space between each print for trimming.
9. Once your last print has completely exited the laminator, turn the MOTOR switch OFF and use the trimmer
on the rear of the laminator to remove the laminted prints.
5
Slitter
Knob
Slitter Adjustment
Knob (5/16-18
cap screw)
Slitter Assy.
Mount Screw
(5/16-18 cap
screw)
Slitter Main
Body Clamp
Slitter Blade
Slitter
Blade
Holder
Figure 4
