GBC 56FM, Installation & Operation Manual

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Operating Instructions
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56FM
L
AMINATION
G
UIDE
Do not attempt to laminate abrasive or metal objects
such as staples, paper clips and glitter, as they may
damage the rollers.
Do not force items into the nip area of the rollers. An
item that is not easily drawn into the laminator by the
rollers is probably too thick to laminate.
Wrinkles may result if an attempt is made to
reposition an item once it has been grasped by the
rollers.
Do not stop the laminator before an item has
completely exited the pull rollers. Even a momentary
stop may cause a mark on the laminated item.
Good, consistent lamination is a result of combining
proper tension, heat, and dwell time. Dwell time is
controlled by the speed of the motor and is defined
as the amount of time the material to be laminated is
compressed between the rollers.
As a general rule, thicker items and film need to run
at slower speeds. Setting the speed control at slower
settings gives the laminator longer dwell time thus
allowing proper lamination of thick items. Thinner
items, such as standard copier paper (20 lb. bond)
and tissue paper can be run at faster speeds.
Do not combine thick and thin items at the same
time, as this will result in a poor edge seal around
the thinner material. If you are unsure that the
laminator is set at the proper speed for the item to
be laminated, run a test piece (scrap) of the same or
similar material through the laminator. Make speed
adjustments if necessary.
This manual provides general guidelines and is only
a general reference guide. Different settings may be
suitable as the lamination time and materials change.
Important:
Test materials before running good
materials through the laminator.