01.2009 v. 3.00
Please note the wide range of temperatures listed, especially for heavier films.
This does not mean any thick film can be run anywhere within the given range.
There are “standard” (high-temperature) and “low-melt” (low-temperature) versions
of all film thickness. Some low-melt films work better at lower temperatures than
others. It is important you buy your film from a vendor who can tell you the
following additional information about any film you choose:
thickness
clarity
suggested melt-temperature range
polyester/polyethylene content
how well the adhesive will stick to the kinds of images
you’ll be protecting and enhancing
Temperatures may exceed 310º F / 154° C when laminating poster board or other
thick items with 1.5-mil film on a continuous basis; however, when the machine is
stopped, turn the heat off if the setting is more than 310º F / 154° C.
Never set the heat above 320º F / 160
°
C with film in the laminator.
Temperatures over 300º F / 149
°
C are not needed except with 1.5-mil film or
when processing heat activated mounting materials. Film that is 3 mils or
thicker is generally run at 280º F / 138
°
C or less.
SAFETY NOTE
This machine will not operate unless:
it is plugged into an appropriate power source;
master power switch/breaker on lower back panel is in the "ON" position;
the feed tray and the safety shield are in their proper positions.
