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IN S T R U C T IO N S H E E T
D U R A F IL M P O U C H L A M IN A T IN G
DURAFILM POUCHES and SLEDS are available from Graphic Laminating (800-
345-5300). Pouch laminating utilizes a pouch of film and a board that carries the
film through the laminator keeping it flat and smooth. This board is called a
s l e d
.
Match the size of the pouch to the size of the sled per the chart listed below.
P O U C H S IZ E
S L E D S IZ E
9” X 12” 21” X 28”
12”
X 18” 21” X 28”
19” X 25” 21” X 28”
25” X 37” 27” X 40”
37” X 49” 40” X 52”
When ready to laminate, please follow these easy steps.
1. Turn on your machine by pressing the Drive switch.
2. Set heat dial at 300F. (See instructions on Page 13.)
3. Set function selector at Pouch position.
4. Allow the machine to heat for approximately 30-45 minutes or until machine
shows 300F on temperature display.
5. Check the sled to make sure there are no foreign particles on the surface.
6. Center the document to be laminated inside of the laminate pouch.
7. Position the sled (board)
l a b e l s i d e u p
.
8. Place pouch on the side of the sled with “this Side Up” label. Place sealed
edge of pouch under hold down strip on pouch sled.
9. Insert the hold down strip edge of the sled (sealed end of the pouch) into the
laminator making sure the sled is square to the laminating rollers.
10. Remove the sled as soon as it exits the laminator.
B E C A R E F U L N O T T O
T O U C H T H E P O U C H U N T IL IT IS C O O L .
11.
C A U T IO N :
If you are not getting a lamination to the back side of the graphic
after the above process has been completed, turn the pouch over and repeat
the lamination. This should give you a good bond to both sides of graphic
and help to eliminate any curling in the sheet.