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Feeding Items into Machine
The initial feeding of an item into the machine is the most important
part of the process. If an item enters the machine on an angle, or
with wrinkles in the leading edge, the output may end up with
wrinkles. Some items are easier than others. Generally smaller and
more rigid items are the easiest. A very large, thin item is more
challenging, but should provide few problems if fed into the machine
correctly. With a little practice it is easy to feed items into the
machine properly 100% of the time.
Single items
This is the most common use, in which
single items are fed into the machine one after the other.
This example covers most of the techniques involved in
proper use of the machine.
1. Switch the machine to "Foot" mode. Do not start the
rollers turning yet.
2. Pull the paddle back to stop. This will raise paddle
leaving clearance under paddle to insert media into
machine. Paddle will raise approximately 1/8”.
Ensuring the leading edge of your document is flat is
very important, as a small wrinkle at this point may
continue through an entire document.
Lay the item flat on the feed tray and slightly stretch the
leading edge with your fingers to make it lay flat. Move the item
under the paddle and onto the rollers until it is touching the film.
Press the paddle forward and down to force contact between the
media and adhesive.
3. Once you are satisfied that the item is straight and flat, Press the
foot pedal. As the document begins feeding through the system,
lower the paddle by sliding it forward. Use control buttons on
housing or if foot pedal to advance once the media is feeding.
Do not push the item into the machine, as this will wrinkle the
leading edge; instead, allow the rollers to grip and pull in the item.
Once the item has passed through the rollers, you may stop the
machine and prepare the next item in the same
method as above. If you are only laminating one item
and need it removed from the machine, keep the motor
running until it has passed through the rollers.
Load item under the paddle, squarely to film
Pull back he paddle
Push paddle forward
