Operation instruction
The laminator is suitable for both cold and hot laminating. The temperature settings offers optimal result
for various pouch thicknesses. This manual will explain you how to utilize the various settings and how to
utilize the product correctly.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Connect power cord to an appropriate power source. Switch the power switch (5) on; the red led light (4)
will lit up and the motor will start up. The laminator is ready to be used for cold laminating once the first
led is lit, please go to step 4 for further operation instructions.
2. It takes about 3-5 minutes to reach operational temperature. Room temperature effects ready time
significantly. Visual signals indicate operational state: a continuously lit ready led indicates it is user
ready. A thicker pouch setting means a longer warm-up period.
3. Centre the laminating item into a laminating pouch (max. 175 micron) so that the borders are even on all
the sides (Figure 2). The suggested margin between the content and the sealed edge is no larger than
3 mm; the suggested margin in the left, right, and the open end is no larger than 3 mm (Figure 3). Never
laminate a small object in a large pouch because excessive plastic will melt, and eventually scorch, as
there is no document in between to capture the heat. The rollers will get stuck and your laminator will
need to be repaired (beyond warranty).
4. The material that is to be laminated, is not allowed to be thicker than 0.6 mm including the film.
5. Insert the pouch with the item, sealed-edge first, straight into the laminator inlet (1). Hold the pouch
until the machine automatically pulls it in.
6. The laminated item will automatically exit the outlet (2) of the pouch laminator. After the pouch has
stopped moving, the pouch can be removed.
7. When a misfeed or jam occurs, push the jam release button (6) and pull out the paper at the entry side (1).
PRECAUTION
1. If the laminator is turned on and has not been used for more than 45 minutes, excessive heat may have
build up in the machine. To avoid overheating and its consequent inferior laminating result, insert a piece
of copy paper into the machine to remove the excessive heat before your formal laminating.
2. As soon as the lamination of the picture is finished, remove the laminated picture immediately to
prevent the pouch from curling due to overheating.
3. If white spots appear on the laminated pictures, it means the temperature is not high enough. Turn the
front end behind and insert the picture into the machine to laminate one more time.
4. The picture has to be laminated on both sides. One side lamination is prohibited to prevent film from
being rolled into the machine.
5. DO NOT insert the open end of the pouch into the machine to prevent it from being rolled into the
-machine.
6. It is recommended to switch off the machine for 30 minutes, after it has been operating for a period of
approximately 2 hours.
7. Do not laminate dirty or damaged pouches.
8. Trim excess pouch material from around your item after laminating and cooling.
9. Do not laminate heat-sensitive documents (i.e., tickets, ultrasounds, etc.).
10. Use a dry-erase marker for writing on laminated pouches.
11. Use DESQ® brand pouches for best results. Select correct pouch size, and thickness, for laminated item.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. If the pouch is rolled into the laminator or break down, send your machine to your service point for
repairing. DO NOT open the housing of the machine.
