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Lamination film vary widely from supplier to supplier. Some low cost films require slow speeds and
high temperature to ensure proper lamination. High quality films such as Innové
®
brand use lower melt
adhesives which allows faster output at lower temperature and less smell.
Your first source of information should be your film supplier.
As a general guide, school grade (high melt) films operate at 270ºF - 310ºF. Premium printer grade films
operate from 210ºF - 310ºF. Thicker items require more heat.
How do you know if the laminator is set hot enough?
Check the output to see if it is adhering properly. Does the film show a haze appearance? Turn up the
heat. Does the film bubble and fall off? Turn up the heat.
How do you know if laminator is set too hot?
Is the film smoking? Does the laminated paper look very wavy after lamination? Does it look like the print
is melting? If you answered “Yes”, turn down the temperature.
Adjust speed to what is comfortable for operator. When laminating thicker card stock or multi–layers, run
laminator under 1/2 speed. If film is not adhering properly, slow down and also turn heat up.
hEAT sETTINGs
sPEED
Film tension control is used to keep laminate film
wrinkle free and laying flat. If output is curling up,
the top tension control can be loosened, or bottom
can be tightened.
To adjust tension: Slide tension lever forward
and turn roll clockwise to tighten and counter–
clockwise to loosen. Both top and bottom mandrels
have tension control located on left side frame of
laminator near mandrel shaft.
TENsION cONTROL
1. Slide and Hold Tension Lock
2. Tighten Tension 3. Loosen Tension
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