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Thank you very much for purchasing the FUJIPLA model ALM3220 Auto
Laminator. Please read through this manual carefully before operation.
Please keep this manual and refer to it whenever necessary.
Ver 1.1 [US]
Ver 2 by Brian Jennett 11/7/11, 4/19/12, 9/25/13, 12/2/13, 2/3/14, 2/28/14, 3/20/14, 3/27/14, 4/22/14,
4/29/14, 10/16/14
(With inclusions from Ver 1.6 [US] 11/6/12, 12/16/14, 1/26/15, 9/8/15 BJ)
AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2>
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  • Page 1 AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> Thank you very much for purchasing the FUJIPLA model ALM3220 Auto Laminator. Please read through this manual carefully before operation. Please keep this manual and refer to it whenever necessary. Ver 1.1 [US] Ver 2 by Brian Jennett 11/7/11, 4/19/12, 9/25/13, 12/2/13, 2/3/14, 2/28/14, 3/20/14, 3/27/14, 4/22/14, 4/29/14, 10/16/14 (With inclusions from Ver 1.6 [US] 11/6/12, 12/16/14, 1/26/15, 9/8/15 BJ)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3-3. SET EXIT TRAY ..........................16 3-4. SET WASTE COLLECTION BOX ......................17 3-5. CONNECT POWER CORD ........................17 4. INITIAL THREADING OF THE ALM3220 (MANUAL MODE) ..............18 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION ........................26 5-1. WARM UP ............................26 5-2. SETTINGS ............................27 5-2-1.
  • Page 3 AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5-2-6. SET CUT ADJUST ........................34 5.2.7. SET TOTAL COUNT ........................34 5.2.8. PAPER PRESSURE ADJUST ......................35 5-3. SET PAPER ............................37 5-4. START OPERATION ........................... 38 5-5. ECO MODE (Power Saving Mode) ....................39 5-6.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Precautions

    Heat Warning Indicates the potential for injuries caused by extreme heat. Don’t Do Indicates unspecified acts that are forbidden. Unplug immediately Indicates a dangerous situation. Unplug the ALM3220 from the wall outlet and call for service. These two different words are used on the machine according to the level of danger.

  • Page 5: Installation Considerations

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (cont’d) 1-2. INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS To avoid fire, electric shock, or any danger, do not install the machine in a place like: In direct sunshine or near an air conditioner. In an extremely humid/dry area.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (cont’d) 1-4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Always follow these instructions for safe operation. 1. WHAT TO WEAR In order to avoid any possible danger • Do not wear neck-ties or necklaces that are loose.

  • Page 7: Recycling Information

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (cont’d) 1-4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (cont’d) Do not laminate: • Money or valuable securities. • Paper with staples. • Magnets, or magnetic documents. • Flammable paper or material that is affected by heat such as vinyl chloride or polyethylene.

  • Page 8: Component Names And Functions

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 2. COMPONENT NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 2-1. INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Please check all these components are included.  ALM3220 Auto Laminator  Feeder Tray  Feeder Tray Extension  Exit Tray  Power Cord  Instruction Manual ...

  • Page 9: Exterior Views

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 2. COMPONENT NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (cont’d) 2-2. EXTERIOR VIEWS Stand 10 Operation Lever Stand Door 11 Upper Tension Controller Waste Collection Box 12 Roll Film Cover Lower Tension Controller 13 Trimmer Cover Feed Adjustment Knob...

  • Page 10: Interior Views

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 2. COMPONENT NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (cont’d) 2-3. INTERIOR VIEWS SECTIONS Feeder Section Lamination Section Cutter Section Trimmer Section COMPONENTS Feeder Tray Extension For letter, double letter and digital paper size laminations Feeder Tray Tray for paper...

  • Page 11: Operation Panel

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 2. COMPONENT NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (cont’d) 2-4. OPERATION PANEL START Press to start operation STOP Press to stop operation. RESET Press to return to the operation mode and to reset the counter. SCROLL (UP) Press to raise set value.

  • Page 12: Lcd

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 2. COMPONENT NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (cont’d) 2-5. LCD POWER UP/WARM UP When powered up the LCD will indicate the model and software version. In a few seconds the LCD will indicate that the machine is being heated up.
  • Page 13 AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 2. COMPONENT NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (cont’d) Example: SET COUNT: MULTI •• laminates all the paper on the feeder tray. 012/100 •• indicates the set number (100) and the number of processed sheets (12 have been finished).

  • Page 14: Other Operation Switches

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 2. COMPONENT NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (cont’d) 2-6. OTHER OPERATION SWITCHES Open the trimmer cover. 1) Manual MOVE Switch Use to set/feed film or to take out paper when it is stuck To feed forward, turn the switch to left.
  • Page 15 AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> *After the film waste has been pulled from the discharge the machine is ready to be run in automatic mode. Do NOT run the MOVE switch again unless CUT is performed immediately afterward. Page 15 of 50...

  • Page 16: Installation Of The Alm3220

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 3. INSTALLATION OF THE ALM3220 3-1. INSTALLING THE ALM3220 Allow an area about 18”' around the machine and trays for operation. *Read the safety instructions regarding installation carefully. 3-2. SET FEEDER TRAY Attach the tray by holding the feeder tray downward.

  • Page 17: Set Waste Collection Box

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 3. INSTALLATION OF THE ALM3220 (cont’d) 3-4. SET WASTE COLLECTION BOX Open the door. Set the waste collection box to the right so that there is no space between the box and the side. 3-5. CONNECT POWER CORD Connect power cord to the machine firmly.

  • Page 18: Initial Threading Of The Alm3220 (Manual Mode)

    4. INITIAL THREADING OF THE ALM3220 (MANUAL MODE) 1. AL-ROLL film is the exclusive lamination film for the ALM3220. The ALM3220 can perform double sided, or single lamination. Regardless of single side or double side lamination always use a combined set of upper and lower film rolls from the same box.
  • Page 19 AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 4. INITIAL THREADING OF THE ALM3220 (cont’d) 5. For the lower film roll, place it back from the mandrel holders in the feeder area. 6. Pull about 8-10” of the film off the roll. DOUBLE SIDE: Thread the sheet of film behind and up around the lower rotating idler bar.
  • Page 20 AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 4. INITIAL THREADING OF THE ALM3220 (cont’d) 9. Using an 11” long threading card, push both sheets of film between the chambers (and into the ‘nip’). Holding the card level continue to push both sheets of film all the way through the machine.
  • Page 21 AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 4. INITIAL THREADING OF THE ALM3220 (cont’d) If the card and film to do exit the machine within 5 seconds STOP! Film could be accumulating within the machine. If this is allowed to continue damage to...
  • Page 22 AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 4. INITIAL THREADING OF THE ALM3220 (cont’d) 16. DOUBLE SIDE LAMINATION ONLY: Adjustment of tension controllers: Tension controllers (upper) There are four (4) tension controllers. Two for the lower film roll and two for the upper film roll. The purpose of the tension controllers is to apply resistance or "drag"...
  • Page 23 AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 4. INITIAL THREADING OF THE ALM3220 (cont’d) 19. Hold the film vertically about 2 inches from the cut side. Look at the film from the side. •If the curl is less than 1/2'' from the vertical plane, there is no Within 1/2 inch need to adjust.
  • Page 24 Also, as film rolls reduce in diameter due to use, curling may begin. If curling is allowed to continue film may curl back up inside the ALM3220 and causes jams and wraparounds. If so, re-adjusting the tension controllers may be necessary.
  • Page 25 AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 4. INITIAL THREADING OF THE ALM3220 (cont’d) 20. When:  Film is properly overlapped  Film is clear with no wrinkles or bubbles  There is no curling in the film  Film IS exiting the exit of the laminator …...

  • Page 26: Automatic Operation

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION 5-1. WARM UP CAUTION: Automatic mode should not be performed until the machine has been set up properly in Manual Mode. See page 16 for details. Connect the power cord to the wall socket. Turn on the power switch.

  • Page 27: Settings

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5-2. SETTINGS 5-2-1. SET TEMPERATURE Press TEMP./SPEED key once. * The default is set at 210F. This is the power on default and may not be high enough for some paper stocks.

  • Page 28: Set Speed

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5-2-2. SET SPEED Press TEMP./SPEED key twice on the READY screen. * The default is set at 40"/min. Press UP or DOWN key to set speed. The speed can be set by 4"/min increments.

  • Page 29: Set Margin

     Do not move the levers when the ALM3220 is running or when there is film remaining in the trimmer unit. Page 29 of 50...
  • Page 30 AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) Lamination with laminated frame is shown as MARGIN:ON. Lamination without laminated frame is shown as MARGIN:OFF. Page 30 of 50...

  • Page 31: Set Counter

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5-2-4. SET COUNTER Press MODE key. Move cursor by using UP or DOWN key. Press MODE key to confirm. [SET COUNT] Set the number you want to laminate. NOTE: Defaults to MULTI after power outage.
  • Page 32 AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5-2-4. SET COUNTER (continued) Select SET COUNT. NOTE: Defaults to MULTI after power outage. Press UP or DOWN key to enter numeric values. You can set up to 200 sheets. Unspecified number of lamination is displayed as multi.

  • Page 33: Margin Set

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5-2-4. SET COUNTER (continued) Example of setting 100 sheets: In this example: 0: finished number/100: set value Lamination errors do not affect counting Example of setting multi: When you select multi all the papers in the feeder tray will be laminated.

  • Page 34: Set Cut Adjust

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5-2-6. SET CUT ADJUST This function adjusts the cutting positions at both the leading, and trailing edges of the paper. Select Cut Adjustment from the Mode display. NOTE: These settings are retained in memory after a power outage.

  • Page 35: Paper Pressure Adjust

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5.2.8. PAPER PRESSURE ADJUST The Paper Pressure Adjust lever controls the amount of resistance applied to the stack of paper in the feeder tray to keep more than one sheet from being drawn from the tray and entering the lamination area.
  • Page 36 AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) HINT: There is no “perfect” setting. Experimentation is key. It is better to have the occasional sheet NOT drawn off the tray (i.e. lever set too high) than it is to have too many sheets drawn from the tray and entering the lamination section where jams can happen (i.e.

  • Page 37: Set Paper

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5-3. SET PAPER Loosen knobs to adjust the paper guide (left) according to paper size. Press the edge of the feeder tray downward Keep pressing it while loading paper. Place paper in the feeder tray correctly.

  • Page 38: Start Operation

    Make sure READY lamp is on. DO NOT START THE MACHINE UNLESS THE THREADING PROCESS HAS BEEN COMPLETED PROPERLY. SEE CHAPTER 4 FOR DETAILS! FAILURE TO PROPERLY THREAD THE ALM3220 COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE! Press the START key. Operation starts.

  • Page 39: Eco Mode (Power Saving Mode)

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5-5. ECO MODE (Power Saving Mode) ECO MODE enters when the machine is idle and any buttons on the operation panel* have not been pressed in the past 15 minutes. *This does not apply to the “MOVE” switch.

  • Page 40: Long Mode

    In LONG MODE, be sure to provide extra prints and test the paper before the actual production begins. For a nominal charge model ALM3220 serial numbered 181 to 804 can be updated to Ver 3.1 using the FM-ONE interface and downloading the file “GAP3B03” into the machine. Instructions for this procedure are shown in the Maintenance Manual (contact the DryLam Tech-Line for a copy of this document).

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting/Error Messages

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 7. TROUBLESHOOTING/ERROR MESSAGES When the ALM3220 stops operation abnormally an error message will occur on the LCD. Error messages are added to machine programming to aid in troubleshooting. Please note that certain messages are similar to others but can occur for different reasons. Please record any messages that should appear in order to assist your servicer and/or the DryLam Tech-Line provide timely assistance.
  • Page 42 AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> Temperature set too Lower the temperature of the ALM3220 to the high lowest setting that adhesion will allow. “PAPER JAM” Paper is stuck in feeder, A) Open Feeder, remove the Feeder error lamination, cutter or Cover and look for any debris, possibly trimmer section(s).
  • Page 43 AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> leading edge of sheet the tray- the upward tension is the tray is did arrive at the Cutter greater with a higher number of sheets on the Sensor within a tray and the increased tray tension could be predetermined amount keeping sheets from moving off the tray.
  • Page 44 Press RESET key to clear the error. “OVERHEAT” error The ALM3220 is unable to properly regulate the heating cycle. Turn off the power. Then “TEMP. SENSOR turn on the power. The problem will be solved BREAK”...
  • Page 45 AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> damage to the machine if stuck paper is not removed properly. “PAPER STUCK - For diagnostic purposes Turn the power off and back on again to CALL FOR SERVICE” one, or more numbers activate the MOVE switch. Carefully remove all are also given which sheets that are stuck within the machine.

  • Page 46: Cleaning And Lubricating The Heat Chambers

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 8. CLEANING AND LUBRICATING THE HEAT CHAMBERS With continuous use the heat chambers will accumulate adhesive and dirt. It is recommended that you periodically inspect them for adhesive build-up. Use DryLam Cleaning Kit (part number CLKIT), which contains Xenit Cleaner and a sponge, for removal of any adhesive build up.

  • Page 47: Instructions For Drylam Product Clkit (Cleaning Kit)

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> Instructions for DryLam product CLKIT (Cleaning Kit) Be sure to clean the heat chambers only when the laminator is cool. Moisten the sponge pad with Xenit leaning fluid and wipe down the heat chambers. CAUTION: Coated heat chambers are easily scratched.
  • Page 48 AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> lubricant. This lubricant allows the film to slide over the chambers easily thus reducing the tension required. This reduces noise and wear and will reduce linear scratches that may be seen in the film. These products are available from your DryLam dealer or contact DryLam at 888-633-1975.

  • Page 49: Specifications

    AL-MEISTER ALM3220 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 9. SPECIFICATIONS Model ALM3220 Maximum Laminating Paper 12.24" Width Maximum Laminating 16mil (including film thickness) (.016”). See Table 1, below Thickness Film Thickness 1.5 – 3mil - 5mil Exclusive AL-Roll Film (.0015” - .003” - .005”)

  • Page 50: Maximum Paper Thickness

    This is more of a limitation that involves the Cutter and Trimmer Units than it is of other areas (feeding, laminating) of the ALM3220. When cutting film only (i.e. outside the paper area) it MAY be possible to process UP TO 120# cover (#180# index) regardless of the thickness of the film utilized.

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