Hunt Graphics IMAGE 410, User Manual

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DECALING
This process involves applying a hot or cold laminate on
the face of the image and a pressure sensitive adhesive
on the back. This process is used to create self-adhesive
images for mounting on various substrates.
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Prepare the films that you will use on the top and
bottom of the images. It is advisable to use slightly
wider films in comparison to the print width. This will
allow you to trim the print and leave a border. Mount
the rolls onto the unwind shafts so the adhesive side
will not contact the rolls.
Webbing
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Step one - Pull the pressure sensitive adhesive from
the bottom unwind, around the front of the bottom
roller, and lay evenly across the top roller.
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Step two - If you are using film without a release
liner , pull the film down from the top unwind. Lay the
film down evenly over the rollers. If you are using
film with a release liner , pull the film down from the
top unwind. Separate the film from the release liner
and lay the film evenly over the face of the rollers.
The films will then stick together.
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Connect the release liner to the windup tube with a
piece of tape. Attaching the release liner to a
cardboard core (over the windup tube) will allow for
easier cleanup.
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Step three – Push the films into the main roller nip
using a leader board.
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Step four – Close the rollers and depress the
footswitch. Advance the leader board between the
rollers until it clears the back of the laminator. You
may now cut off the leader board.
Do not use the
Pull rolls .
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Step five – Run the film and apply brake tension to
the unwind shafts to remove wrinkles. Run for
approximately 3 feet (1 M). If wrinkles persist cut the
film and web the laminator again.
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Step six – Feed your images.
Film Path
Media Path
Release Liner