Banner American Products PLH4100 - Manual

LAMINATOR
The QuikFinish 4-Roller laminator has HOT, COLD, and FOIL
laminating settings. The PLH4100 is designed for documents up to
10 inches wide. The PLH4150 is designed for documents up to 15
inches wide. This unit also includes a 1.5 hour AUTO-SHUTOFF
function.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your safety as well as the safety of others is important to Banner
American Products, Inc. In this manual and on the product are
important safety instructions.
PLEASE READ ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING.
CAUTIONS
Before using your laminator, be sure to observe the
following precautions:
1. Do not touch or place anything on hot
surfaces. Wait for unit to cool before moving
or cleaning.
2. To prevent electric shock do not
immerse in or operate near water or
other liquids.
3. The use of other attachments is not
recommended by the manufacturer in
conjunction with the product. Use of other
attachments may cause injury.
4. This product is not intended for any
other use other than lamination.
5. For best results it is recommended
that only Banner American Products’
laminating pouches be used.
6. Always unplug the unit when not in use
to prevent accidents. The electrical outlet
should be installed near the equipment and
should be easily accessible.
7. Do not operate with a damaged power
supply cord.
8. Keep loose clothing, fingers, hair, jewelry
and other foreign objects away from
laminating slot.
Home/Office Laminator
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Be sure that the machine is placed on a flat surface. Plug the
power cord into a grounded AC outlet. To use your laminator
follow these directions:
To Cold laminate:
1. Push the switch to COLD position. The RED LIGHT will
illuminate, and the unit is ready to cold laminate.
2. Prepare the item to COLD laminate according to
instructions for cold laminate pouch.
3. Feed document to be COLD laminated into front of the
unit. It will be pulled into the laminator. Banner American
suggests using the pouch carrier.
To Hot Laminate:
1. Push the slide switch to LAMINATE position. The
temperature control knob will be available for adjustment,
you can select suitable temperature by turning knob to
laminate different pouch sizes. After approximately 3-5
minutes, the unit is warmed up and the GREEN READY
light will illuminate and the unit is ready to laminate.
Note: If you slide the switch from FOIL to LAMINATE
position, make sure to wait and laminate after 15 minutes.
2. Take one pouch and peel apart the pouch. Insert the
document into the laminating pouch.
3. Insert the pouch (closed end first) into the laminator until
the rollers catch the pouch and start to feed automatically.
4. Remove the pouch from rear of the laminator after it has
completely exited the laminator.
To Hot Foil Laminate:
1. Push the slide switch to the FOIL position. After
approximately 5 minutes, the GREEN READY light will
illuminate, and the unit is ready to foil.
2. Lay out the foil paper on the document according to foil
instructions. Insert the foiled item against the fold inside
the carrier. (A paper carrier must be used for foiling).
3. Insert the carrier (closed end first) into the laminator
unit until the rollers catch the carrier and start to feed
automatically.
4. Remove the carrier from the rear of the laminator after it
has completely exited the laminator. Leave the document
inside the carrier for several seconds to cool before
removing it.
To Turn the Laminator Off:
1. Push the switch to OFF position when you are finished
laminating or foiling your documents.
Note: The left temperature control knob is only available for
the LAMINATE position.
AUTO-SHUTOFF TIME:
This unit will automatically shut-off after approximately 1.5
hours. To re-start the laminator, slide the switch to OFF
position for at least 5 seconds, then slide the switch to COLD,
LAMINATE or FOIL position. The unit will start to work again.
CARE AND CLEANING
Always unplug the laminator from electrical outlet before
cleaning. Clean the outside of the laminator with a damp
cloth only. Do not use solvents such as alcohol, benzene or
thinner. Do not immerse in water.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or qualified service agent in
order to avoid a hazard to your health.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Power........................................ AC 115 V/60Hz (U.S.A.)
AC 220-240 V/50Hz (Europe)
Dimensions .............................. 17 3/4” x 7 3/4” x 4 1/2” (PLH4100)
22” x 7 3/4” x 4 1/2” (PLH4150)
Maximum Thickness ................1/12” (2mm)
Film Thickness ......................... 4 mil up to 18 mil
Auto stop time .......................... 1.5 +/- 10% HOURS
Temperature range.................... 95 - 125 C(203 - 257 F)
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT USAGE:
1. Temperature adjustment is only available in the HOT
lamination mode. It is not available in COLD or FOIL mode.
2. Once the green laminate LED illuminates in the HOT
lamination mode, it will not distinguish even if you adjust the
temperature adjustment to a different temperature setting
unless you switch to the OFF position.
3. To change the laminating temperature, adjust the
temperature knob to desired temperature. Once you have
selected desired temperature, please wait for 2-3 minutes
before laminating.
4. Not all pouches can be used at the same temperature for
different thickness pouches. Please note that these settings
are SUGGESTIONS ONLY. You may need to test your
pouches under different temperatures to reach satisfactory
results.
oC oF POUCHES THICKNESS (Single Layers)
Important Warranty Information:
A dated proof of purchase is required for warranty service, NO EXCEPTIONS
BANNER AMERICAN PRODUCTS
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 296-9780
http://www.banam.com
Before operating please read all
instructions.
Operating
Instructions
MODEL PLH4100 & PLH4150
95-100 203-212 3 mil (75 micron)
100-105 212-221 5 mil (125 micron)
NO
HANDS
STANDARD
LAMINATOR
ONLY
KEEP
DRY
POUCHES