Gfp 865DH-4
March 2021
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17 C. Threading Front Media Unwind for Encapsulation
1.
Thread two rolls of thermal film as in section 17 B. above.
2.
Remove supply shaft from front unwind brackets.
2.
Loosen the fastening screws on the film core adaptor on one side of the supply shaft and slide
it off the supply shaft.
3.
Slide the media roll onto the supply shaft.
4.
Return the film core adaptor to the supply shaft.
5.
Position the media in the middle of the supply shaft and measure the distance from one side of
the film core adaptor to the side frame or use the substrate width positions printed on the supply
shaft.
6.
Fasten the screws for film core adaptor.
7.
(Note: there should be 1/8” clearance between the positioning and the adjusting sleeves of the
film core adaptor to make brake adjustment easier),
8.
Adjust the brake tension by turning the adjusting sleeve (
NOTE:
the brake tension should not
prevent roll from turning)
9.
Pull media web up over the feed tray and align with thermal film web. Loosen film core
adaptors and move media web into desired position then retighten.
10.
Use foot pedal to advance the film web while pushing media web into the nip point where it
will contact the hot film and be pulled through the machine.
1. Top Heat Roller
2. Linkage shaft for roller adjustment
3. Top idler roller
4. Top film web
5. Top film supply roll
6. Top Rear Pull roller
7. Bottom Rear Pull roller
8. Bottom film supply roll
9. Bottom film web
10. Bottom idler roller
11. Bottom Heat Roller
