GBC 56FM - Manual (Page 27)

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Operating Instructions
56FM
Observe the film being pulled through the
laminator to ensure that the remaining existing
film and the new film are advancing concurrently
and evenly.
Any separation between the films will require
stopping the motor immediately and the situation
corrected.
Press STOP once the newly threaded film
completely exits the laminator.
Check the film alignment and adjust the tension
as needed.
See the Film Alignment section in this chapter.
To web PSA films:
Cut the remaining bottom film web between the
supply roll and heat pressure rollers.
Remove the existing bottom supply roll and
replace with new film (or kraft paper).
Refer to the Loading Film Onto the Supply Shafts
section in this chapter.
Unroll enough film from the bottom roll of film
and tack it to the existing bottom film.
If using kraft paper, tape them together. Make
sure to carefully align the edges of the films (or
kraft paper) before tacking them together.
Cut the remaining top film web between the
supply idler and pressure rollers and lay the film
over the top roller.
Do not allow the adhesive to stick to the rollers
or the bottom film (or kraft paper).
Cut the remaining release liner above the idler.
Remove the existing top supply roll and replace
with new film.
Unroll enough film from the top supply roll shaft
to tape to the existing release liner.
Make sure to carefully align the edges of the
liners before taping them together.
Using a very sharp utility knife, lightly score the
laminating film approximately 4 in (10 cm) above
the upper heat pressure roller.
Be careful to not cut through the release liner.
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The following describes a method for loading film
whereby the existing film on the rollers may be used
in place of the threading card to draw the new film
through the laminator. Leading edges of the new film
will be overlapped onto the adhesive of the existing
film. The existing film and the new film will be pulled
through the laminator together.
To web thermal films:
Preheat the laminator.
Cut the remaining bottom film web between the
supply roll and heat pressure rollers.
Remove the existing bottom supply roll and
replace with new film.
Refer to the Loading Film Onto the Supply Shafts
section in this chapter.
Unroll enough film from the bottom roll of film
and tack it to the existing bottom film.
Make sure to carefully align the edges of the
films before tacking them together.
Cut the remaining top film web between the
supply idler and pressure rollers and lay the film
over the top pressure roller.
Do not allow the adhesive to stick to the rollers
or the bottom film.
Remove the existing top supply roll and replace
with new film.
Unroll enough film from the top supply roll
shaft to tack to the existing film at the top heat
pressure roller.
Make sure to carefully align the edges of the
films before tacking them together.
Install the feed table and safety shield.
Set the speed for the slowest speed and press
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