© GBC Films Group April 2000
Voyager Operation and Maintenance Manual
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Introduction
2.0 INTRODUCTION TO
THE LAMINATOR
Congratulations on your purchase of the GBC
Film Products Voyager one-sided laminator. The Voyager
operates at high speeds with polyester, polypropylene and
GBC LAY-FLAT ® thermal lamination films. With its
high-quality performance and dependability, the Voyager
offers the premier laminating capabilities required by
today’s printing and graphics arts industries.
2.1 FEATURES
Heated Roller
High-gloss chrome roller is given a 3 RMS micro
finish for superior product quality
Range of Films
Laminator runs polyester, polypropylene and
GBC Lay-Flat thermal films.
Speed
One-sided lamination at up to 130 fpm, limited
by the speed of the sheet separator.
Curl Control
Built-in breaker bar assembly decurls the product.
Control Construction
Fabricated from 1/2 inch ( 12.70 mm) steel.
The rigid, heavy-duty body improves reliability of
operation.
Film Supply Shaft
Mechanical drop-lock chuck that pivots out for
ease of film loading.
Warm-up Time
Warm-up is fast, taking at most 20 minutes.
Temperature Control
Controller provides easy service and accurate
control of heat with ability to quickly decrease temperature
setting.
W A R N I N G
S A F E T Y S T O P M O D E
Automatically stops and gaps the nip
rollers, if anyone pushes one of the
two emergency stop buttons.
