Operation - Gfp 865DH Operating Manual

20. Operation

1. General operation
• Turn power to "ON" with the rear power switch, Power light on control will illuminate
• Select temperature and speed settings
• Wait until rollers reach desired temperature displayed on LCD
• Adjust desired roller pressure
• Depress Run switch for continuous operation
2. Cold laminating
• When doing cold laminating, turn both temperature dials counter clockwise to turn off
heaters
• Adjust speed dial to desired position
3. Top Heat Laminating
• Rotate TOP heater dial counter clockwise to turn on top heater only
• Select desired temperature setting
• Recommended temperature setting for most applications with PSA film is dial setting
2 for approximately 100° F
• Recommended speed setting is dial setting 2 for 5 ft./min
4. Thermal Laminating (Encapsulation)
• Turn both temperature dials clockwise to turn on both top and bottom heaters
• Select desired temperature and speed settings
• Recommended temperature settings
a. Low temperature film (activation temperature 185° F) - Dial setting 4 = 200° F
b. High temperature film (activation temperature 210° F) - Dial setting 5 = 230° F
• Recommended speed settings
Film gauge
1.5 mil
3.0 mil
5.0 mil
10 mil
NOTE:
• Recommended settings are starting points only and should be adjusted according to
quality of output achieved.
• Excess heat may damage the printed image or cause waves.
result in delamination.
• Thinner stocks can be run faster, and thicker stocks or heavy ink coverage should be
run slower.
• Some stocks and ink-sets cannot be effectively laminated with thermal films.
Compatibility testing is recommended before laminating long runs.
NOTE: The surface temperature of the rollers is shown on the LCD readout. The LCD
does not work when the heaters are turned off
Dial ft./min
4 8
2.5 6
2 5
1.5 2.5
Gfp 865DH February 2018
Insufficient heat may
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