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4.7 Foot switch :
The foot switch mode on the Mistral 1650 & 2100 – Arkane 1650 has got multifunctional
purposes :
a) Working in the foot switch mode :
Start : Press key Rep.2 to select the footswitch mode and the green light next to the key is
lit up. Select the speed to work at and then press on the footswitch to start the rollers.
Both of your hands remain free to guide your print to be laminated or mounted.
While pressing on the foot switch, the laser safety eye is disconnected (all other safety
mechanism are still active). This mode allows to feed documents or material without
shutting off the roller drive because crossing over the laser beam.
When the footswitch is not pressed, the laser safety barrier is activated again.
When using the foot switch mode, the 4 green lights around the forward key will flash
simultaneously, indicating that the laser beam is disconnected.
Switching from foot control to automatic forward :
When the print is fed correctly and running through its lamination process, press the
forward key (Rep. 4) to run automatically.
b) Stop function : If the foot switch mode is not selected (Rep. 2, light off) and the machine
runs automatically, it is possible to stop the machine just by pressing on the foot switch.
c) Running without the foot switch : the foot switch should be connected to the machine to
run correctly. If disconnected from the machine, the machine will still be able to run in
automatic mode. In such a case, to start the machine, press the Footswitch key (Rep. 2)
instead of the forward key (Rep 4)
4.8 Film tension adjustment :
The brake handles (Rep e and g ) enable to adjust the tension of the film reels on the self
lockable shafts.
During lamination, the film should be tight enough for a good lamination result. However, it
is not necessary to give too much tension. Only your tests will enable you to determine the
appropriate film tension. If folds appear on the film on the laminating rollers, increase
slightly the tension on the film reel;
To increase the film tension, turn the handles (Rep. e and g) clockwise.
