Tamerica Products TCC-1200 - Manual (Page 6)

(3) COLD LAMINATION
LOADING THE FILM
Unpack the upper and lower supply rods. Install cold laminating film with liner on the upper rod by
following an adapter---film----adapter sequence onto the rod and fit the adapters onto the paper core.
Using the same installation sequence, install a Kraft paper roll of the same width as the top film onto
the lower supply rod. Leave equal lengths of the rod out of each end. Use the guide to position the roll
of film then tighten the screw on the adapter to secure the roll film. Load the rods on the laminator and
adjust accordingly to make sure the film and the Kraft paper are aligned.
THREADING THE FILM
Refer to the threading guide for 2-sided lamination supplied with each roll of film carefully. Do not
mistake the stabilizer bar for the idler roller.
1. To thread the film through the “hot” rollers & “pull” rollers, please push the handle forward to release
pressure on all the rollers. Insert the handle pin into the farthest notch to lock the handle in place.
Make sure the film is correctly threaded based on the threading guide.
2. Peel the leading edge of top film to expose the release liner. Fix the edge of the liner on the
receiving roller by using tape. Please see picture (B).
3. Pull the film out and lean the glossy side evenly to the top feed roller.
4. Take the leading edge of the threaded Kraft paper and apply evenly onto about an inch from the
leading edge of the adhesive side of the laminating film.
5. Turn the machine on. The power switch and the control panel will light up.
6. We recommend setting the machine’s temperature to at least 80°C (176°F) and then set the desired
speed. Make sure the roller tension is the same between the top and bottom rolls. It is important that
there is sufficient tension for the receiving roller to remain in tandem with the speed of liner being
released from the cold film. Refer to “ADJUSTING THE FILM TENSION” on page 2.
7. Release the handle from the locked position and pull towards the desired notch based on the
thickness of the product being laminated. Insert the handle pin into the notch to engage the rollers
as soon as 80°C (176°F) is reached and stabilized. For purely cold lamination without boards,
insert the handle pin at the “MIN” position. Use the foot pedal to feed the film together with a
straight and thick cardboard sheet that is as close to the width of the film as possible. Make sure
the film is perfectly aligned at the top and bottom (Note: Overlap will cause the top film to deposit
adhesive on the hot rollers and pull rollers, so this procedure is critical). As soon as film wrinkles
are evened out, the user can start laminating or mounting using standard mounting boards.