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Drytac Corporation. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Drytac Corporation.
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Introduction Over the past three decades, Drytac has evolved into one of the world’s most highly regarded manufacturers of products for graphics finishing and display. Our core product line consists of a wide range of pressure-sensitive, heatset and thermal overlaminating films. In addition, we offer an extensive line of mounting adhesives, backing films, inkjet media, finishing equipment, accessories, and banner stands.
Table of Contents Important Safety Information ..................5 Specific Moving Instructions .................. 7 Controls......................... 8 Setting Roller Pressure..................10 Adjusting Shaft Tensions ..................11 ™ Mounting With the JetMounter Laminators Mounting Board and Adhesive Selection ............... 12 Pre-coating the Mounting Board ................13 Mounting a Graphic to a Pre-Coated Board............
Any modifications will void the warranty and pose a serious risk to the operator. Contact Drytac Technical Services if any malfunction of the equipment occurs and stop using the machine immediately!
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Always disconnect the laminator from the power supply before removing any panels for service! Service performed by anyone not authorized or directed by Drytac Technical Services will void the warranty. When using a large supply roll, be aware that a pinch hazard can exist between the top roller and the supply shaft.
If either of the devices is “tripped”, this must be noted on the receiving paperwork. Report any damage to the shipping company immediately and contact Drytac Corporation if replacement parts are needed. If there is no apparent damage, proceed with unpacking.
ALLOW ENOUGH WORKSPACE AROUND THE MACHINE TO BE ABLE TO FEED AND REMOVE YOUR WORKPIECE SAFELY! It is recommended that the machine be placed so that at least three feet of space from the front and back beyond the largest piece of material you will use be provided to insure adequate accessibility and safety.
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The F/R Pad is used to select the direction of the bottom roller. The indicator light next to the FWD or REV LED will light to show which direction has been selected. Depress the button to change directions. The roller must be stopped before changing the direction. NOTE: REVERSE will only function with the use of the foot pedal.
The suggested pressure setting is 20 or 40 % for the best results with the majority of applications. The unique Drytac lift mechanism design achieves evenly controlled pressure over the entire contact area. To prevent excessive pressure and premature failure of the equipment or damage to materials processed and/or the mechanism, maximum spring compression is restricted.
If the paper travel is greater than 3 mm per 5 meters of paper, (within the 20-60% pressure range) adjustments should be made to correct the pressure setting. Contact Drytac Technical Services for the procedure and assistance before attempting any adjustment! Adjusting Shaft Tensions JetMounter ™...
Mounting with JetMounter ™ Laminators Mounting Board (Substrate) Selection The selection of the proper mounting board/substrate is very important. Common materials used are: • Foam Boards: (FomeCor®, GatorBoard®, HartBoard® etc.) • Illustration Board • Rag Board • MDF (medium density fiberboard) •...
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6. Your mounting boards are now pre-coated with pressure-sensitive adhesive, which is still protected by the release paper. The pre-coated boards can be used for immediate mounting or stored for future use. TIP: When an image is going to be laminated with a gloss overlaminating film, the use of very smooth substrates with glossy surfaces (such as Masonite®) is preferred.
Laminating with JetMounter Laminators ™ Selecting a Laminating Film Select an appropriate overlaminating film for the surface of your image based on aesthetics and the conditions under which it will be displayed. Drytac offers a wide variety of films to match...
Please consult your Drytac catalog for descriptions of available film choices. There are several types of laminating jobs that can be performed on JetMounter laminators. ™ The following are the most common applications. To prevent adhesives from sticking to the rollers and to provide a reusable, standard working surface, the use of a silicone-coated board (also known as a “Carrier Board”) is highly recommended.
part of the adhesive. It is important to keep the film adhesive away from the artwork until the whole assembly is under pressure and traveling through the JetMounter™ 6. Lay the laminating film over the top of the upper roller. While holding up the edge of the peeled back release liner with one hand, start the rollers and apply the overlaminating film to the surface of the image.
5. Insert the Leader Board with the laminating film tacked to it into the Nip. Advance the Leader Board and the film through the Nip until the upper laminating roller securely pinches the film. (The trailing edge of the Leader Board should be at the pinch point of the rollers.) 6.
4. Pull several inches of the overlaminating film off the roll. Separate the overlaminating film from its release liner (approximately 3-4”) and drape it onto the in-feed table in front of the rollers. Keep the release liner away from the film while pushing the Leader Board and film into the roller Nip.
such as Fome-Cor®, Foam-X® and similar boards should simply be wiped with a Tac Cloth™ to remove dust particles. Mat Boards/Mill Boards To prepare mat board or mill board for mounting, use the Anti-Static Wisk™ brush to remove dust particles and other debris. Hardboard E.G.
During the first three months of the warranty period, Drytac or their dealer will arrange for the machine to be repaired, replaced or refunded at Drytac’s discretion. (Excludes shipping and travel costs).
Mounter XD Operation Sequence Photo Cell Clear and No Micro Mode Photo Cell Blocked Table Switch Activated E-Stop Pressed Switches Activated To operate in 1. First, turn ON the Main Power When the "Photo Cell" is blocked, When the table is lowered, a safety 1) When "E-Stop"...
DRYTAC JM63 Pro XD Crate Removal Instruction Position the crate with the face marked “Front” facing out. Allow enough space from each end (a minimum of twice the width of the machine plus two feet) to remove the upper crate shell and to roll the machine off the base pallet.
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• The JM Pro XD requires a single phase 220 Volt power supply with a minimum 20 Amp dedicated service. Install the correct plug to match the outlet at the point of use. If you have any questions or need further assistance contact Drytac Technical Services at 1-800-280-6013.
Finish the connection by attaching a ceramic cap on each end of the heating element. • Raise the top roller and spin it slowly to make certain the roller journal is not making contact with either the element or the bracket. Contact Drytac Technical Services for further assistance @ 1-800-280-6013. 5-27-15...
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