usi ARL 4000 Owner's Manual

usi ARL 4000 Owner's Manual

40" digital roll laminator

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ARL 4000 40"
Digital Roll Laminator (#8901)
OWNER'S MANUAL
CALL TOLL FREE:
1-800-282-9290
www.usi-laminate.com
Customer
Free
Service
Lifetime Tech
M-F 8am to 6pm
Support
Eastern
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  • Page 1 ARL 4000 40" Digital Roll Laminator (#8901) OWNER’S MANUAL CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-282-9290 www.usi-laminate.com Customer Free Service Lifetime Tech M-F 8am to 6pm Support Eastern...
  • Page 2: Equipment Warranty

    PLEASE DO NOT DESTROY THE SHIPPING CARTON! USI urges you to store the original carton and pallet on which your laminator was shipped. Should you ever need to return your laminator to our service and repair center, it is best repacked in the original carton to avoid damage during transport.
  • Page 3 (buttons and dials), power supplies, cables and wire harnesses, motors and mechanical components. d. USI shall have the option, at its own discretion, whether to: (1) ship replacement parts to repair the equipment; (2) bring the equipment to USI for servicing and repair, and/or;...
  • Page 4 Copyright Information: IMPORTANT: This manual is copyright protected by USI, Inc. in accordance with the laws and requirements of the United States Government. Any reproduction of this manual, in part or in full, without the written permission of USI, Inc. constitutes a violation of the U.S. Copyright...
  • Page 5: For Your Safety

     Do not connect the laminator to electrical power or attempt to operate it until you have read the OWNERS MANUAL completely and understand it. If there are any areas of proper laminator operation that you do not understand, contact USI Technical Assistance (800-752-9131) for recommendations. Keep this manual in a convenient location for future reference.
  • Page 6  Disconnect the power supply before servicing your laminator. If you service the laminator yourself, call USI Technical Assistance (800-752-9131) for additional safety recommendations. Use only USI parts for service or replacement. Failure to use USI parts could void manufacturer’s warranty. Note: Always turn the laminator “OFF”...
  • Page 7: Laminator Introduction

    First, Find a Work Area… A separate, sturdy work station is required to house your USI laminator. Ample room is necessary to access the laminator from all 4 sides. If the laminator is back against a wall, the laminating film may back up and jam the machine.
  • Page 8: Operating Your Laminator

    Operating Your Laminator… Your new laminator arrives ready-to-run. Load the laminating film and install the feed table and heat guard as detailed in the section titled “Loading Film.” Plug the laminator into an appropriate power supply and set the Heat Switch to the “ON” position. Next, set the temperature according to the film manufacturer’s recommendations for the film you have chosen, and allow the machine to heat for approximately 30 minutes.
  • Page 9 dog” meets the film’s cardboard core. Rotate the mandrel in the opposite direction from which the “gripper dog” points. As you rotate, apply pressure to force the mandrel into the roll of film and proceed to center it on the Supply Mandrel. Place the loaded Bottom Supply Mandrel on the laminator;...
  • Page 10: Threading Film

     Film rolls must be centered on the Supply Mandrels. If the rolls are not aligned, hot adhesive will be deposited on the Heat Shoes and Rubber Rollers necessitating a cleaning operation.  1” core laminating film is rolled adhesive side “in” (poly-in”). When loading film on the Supply Mandrels, be sure that the roll is positioned correctly to unroll as shown in the Threading Diagram on the back of the Feed Table.
  • Page 11: Film Tension

    With continuous use, the Heat Shoes will accumulate adhesive and dirt. It is recommended that you periodically inspect them and clean them. Use USI’s Laminator Cleaning Kit which contains cleaning fluid, a Scotch Brite® scrubbing pad for Rubber Rollers and a mesh covered...
  • Page 12 Rollers. Use of such objects will damage the rubber surfaces and require replacement of the rollers. Damage of this nature is not covered under the Manufacturer’s Warranty. For additional maintenance and service procedures call USI Technical Assistance (800-752- 9131) for recommendations.
  • Page 13 General Operating Tips…  Read the instruction manual before operating your laminator.  Always run test samples before laminating valuable items.  Feed the print through slowly and evenly, smoothing it or using “back pressure” as it is pulled into the laminator. ...
  • Page 14 6. Wrinkling around edge of laminated substrate: Substrate to be laminated is too thick; try a laminating film with a thicker adhesive layer to compensate for the added thickness or flush cut the substrate. USI Corporate Headquarters 98 Fort Path Road Madison, Connecticut 06443 (203) 245-8586 ●...

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