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6. Allow the ValueLam 4500HC-2 to run a small amount of film before feeding the print into
the laminator to avoid a dwell line across your print. Feed the print slowly and evenly,
smoothing it as the rollers pull it through.
7. You may laminate subsequent prints now, leaving ample space between each print for
trimming.
8. Once your last print has completely exited the laminator, turn the MOTOR switch OFF.
9.When you have finished laminating, turn heat switch off and pull out the roller pressure pins
to release the pressure on the rollers. This will eliminate the chance of “flat spotting” the
rollers.
Coating Mount Board...
The ValueLam 4500HC-2 is capable of applying an adhesive coating to mount board that has
not previous been coated.
1. Load a roll of adhesive, with the liner wound to the outside, onto the top mandrel in the
same manner as with laminating film.
2. Load a roll of paper on the bottom mandrel or use adhesive the same width as the mount
board to keep the adhesive from accumulating on the rollers.
3. Set the temperature to approximately 125°F. The ValueLam 4500HC-2 will take
approximately 10-15 minutes to reach operating temperature. The roller temperatures are
indicated on the LED displays.
4. Feed the uncoated mount board into the laminator behind a small leader board. The
leader board will prevent the compression of the leading edge of your mount board.
5. You may coat subsequent boards now, one directly behind the other, so that the board in
front becomes the leader board. We recommend that you coat a sufficient supply of mount
board in one session so you’ll have it ready for future use.
Mounting & Laminating...
1. Be sure all laminator parts (i.e. safety shield, feed table, etc.) are in their proper positions
and the laminating film is loaded correctly.
2. Place mounting pins in proper “mount” holes.
3. Turn the TEMPERATURE CONTROL switch to the ON position.
4. Set the temperatures according to the film manufacturer’s recommendations for the film
you have chosen. The ValueLam 4500HC-2 will take approximately 10-15 minutes to
reach operating temperature. The temperatures of the heated rollers are indicated on the
LED display.
