Phoenix 440-ML
January 2020
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17b. Thermal film and thermal boards
1.
Load a roll of laminating film on the top roller (see Loading Top Roll supply section 12)
2.
The recommended temperature setting is 10 on Temp dial (302° F)
3.
The recommended speed setting is 1/2
Note: If the board comes out cloudy, reduce the speed and run the board back
through the machine.
4.
Remove the print hold down clamp
5.
When the READY light illuminates, you are ready to run the boards.
6.
Place the print to be laminated on the adhesive side of the board Set the roller gap
handle to the correct setting for the board thickness
7.
Insert the board into the rollers and press FWD or use the foot pedal
8.
Insert another leader board or next board right behind the first board to keep the film
adhesive from touching the bottom roller
18. Laminating pouches
1. The recommended temperature setting is 10 on Temp dial (302° F)
2.
The recommended speed setting is 1
Note: If the pouch comes out cloudy, reduce the speed and run the board back
through the machine.
3.
When the READY light illuminates, you are ready to run the boards.
4.
Insert the material to be laminated into the pouch ensuring there is a boarder of film all
the way around the print.
6.
Place the pouch with the print into a carrier provided by the pouch manufacturer.
7.
Smooth out any wrinkles with side of your hands or soft scraper.
8.
Adjust the roller gap adjustment handle to the 1/16” setting.
9.
If the print comes out cloudy or has air bubbles, lower the pressure setting to ‘0’ and
run back through the rollers.
NOTE: Always run a test sheet similar to the finished product to ensure you have the
proper settings before the actual job is run.
