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nut on the brake clockwise to increase tension, and counterclockwise to decrease. This action
clamps the brake on the mandrel axle creating tension necessary to achieve good results.
Threading thermal Film:
When changing film rolls, thread the film according to the instructions.
1. Remove the feed table and raise the safety shield.
2. Feed the film from the top roll under the upper idler roller, over the top roller and
behind the safety shield, and pull it down below both rollers. Be sure that the adhesive
side of the film is facing out and the non-adhesive side is against the roller
3. Pull about 3 feet of film from the bottom roll. Feed the film from the bottom roll under
and behind the lower idler roller. Align the edges of top and bottoms rolls so there is no
side to side overlap. This will prevent transferring adhesive to the roller.
4. Lay the film from the lower roll over the film from the top roll and both rollers, again
ensuring the adhesive side is away from the rollers. If you are cold loading, it will be
necessary to tape the bottom film to the top film. If you are hot loading, the bottom film
will adhere to the top film where they overlap at the rollers.
5. Have a large piece of poster board or cardboard ready to use as a feed card to thread
the film between the rollers. A piece 6-8 inches long and the full width of the film will
help prevent wrinkles when loading hot.
6. Replace the feed table and lower the safety shield. Place the board on the feed table
and push it forward to the roller.
7. Turn the SPEED CONTROL knob far enough to allow the rollers to sufficiently pull the
poster board or cardboard into the laminator. Keep in mind that varying media and
temperatures will require different speeds.
8. Feed the poster board or cardboard between the rollers.
9. If you are hot loading, stop the motor after the poster board or cardboard has traveled
one or two inches through the rollers. After the board has passed through the rollers
and there are no wrinkles, reduce the film tension to the minimum amount needed.
