Laminating Applications
Operator’s Manual
16
Selecting Pressure Sensitive Overlaminating Film
Select an appropriate pressure sensitive overlaminating
fi
lm for the surface of the graphic image based on aesthetics
and the conditions under which it will be displayed. Drytac offers a wide variety of
fi
lms to match your speci
fi
c output
and application. Consult the Drytac Product Reference Guide for descriptions of available overlaminating
fi
lms or visit
www.drytac.com.
To prevent adhesives from sticking to the rollers and to provide a reusable, standard working surface during lamination,
the use of a silicone-coated board (also known as a “Carrier Board”) is highly recommended. For instructions, refer to
page 19.
Laminating Single Unmounted Image
Before processing, make sure that the graphic image is clean and free of dust or specks of lint. An anti-static cloth or
anti-static wisk is recommended for cleaning the graphic prior to lamination.
1. Raise the top roller and insert the Carrier Board. Set roller pressure as previously described.
2. Pre-cut a sheet of overlaminating
fi
lm from the roll. The sheet should be larger than the graphic image by
approximately 1” (25mm) on the bottom and each side and 2” (50mm) on the top.
3. Peel and fold back approximately 2” (50mm) of release liner from the top edge of the overlaminating
fi
lm.
Tack the
fi
lm on the Carrier Board by pressing the exposed section of
fi
lm onto the leading edge of the
board.
4. Advance the Carrier Board into the machine using the Foot Pedal. Stop before the edge of the
overlaminating
fi
lm reaches the rollers.
