Clearing A Jam - GBC Ultima 65 Installation & Operation Manual

Loading Standard Film on Film Shaft
Figures 16-19
1. With the feed table in the open position, rest the
roll of film on the idler bar and edge of the feed
table.
2. Remove the dark blue end cap off the Film Shaft
by pulling it off.
3. Ensure O-ring is set to proper film with position.
4. Insert the Film Shaft through the core in the roll
of film and replace the dark blue end cap. Ensure
the film is flush against the O-ring and that the
top and bottom rollers are aligned during
installation.
Note: When inserting the shaft review the film
loading diagram to ensure loading the film in the
proper direction for top and bottom rolls.
OPERATION
1. Move the Main Power switch to the 'ON' ( )
position (figure 1).
2. Ensure the proper film is selected.
3. When the laminator reaches operating
temperature, the green ready indicator () on
the control panel will illuminate.
4. Position the item(s) to be laminated on the feed
table.
5. Press the RUN button
6. Slide the item(s) to be laminated into the Heat
Rollers.
7. When the laminated item(s) exit the rear of the
laminator, hit the Stop Button
8. Use the Rear Slitter located at the back of the
laminator to separate the laminated item(s) from
the film web.
9. During use watch the film exit to ensure film is
not drawn back into exit to prevent film wraps.
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Note: Continuously feeding similar size media in
the same location will create a wear spot. Mixing
up the feeding location will give heat rollers longer
life.

CLEARING A JAM

Film jams may occur if the laminator is not
positioned to allow exiting film to drop freely to
the floor. Accumulation of laminate as it exits the
laminator may cause film to wrap around the
roller, causing a jammed condition.
To clear a jam it is necessary to rotate the rollers in
a reverse direction.
1. Immediately stop the laminator by hitting the
Stop Button
2. Open the Heat Shield and the Feed Table
3. Cut the top and bottom film webs by the Idler
bars
4. Grasp the loose ends of the web and pull
straight out while pushing and holding the
Slow Reverse Button
5. When the film has cleared the Heat Rollers
stop the laminator by letting go of the Slow
Reverse Button
6. Re-thread the film following the FILM
LOADING instructions earlier
Lamination Speed Guide
When using AutoSpeed the machine will operate
at speed setting 4 and adjust the speed of the
laminator automatically based on roller
temperature changes to ensure quality output.
Turn-off AutoSpeed by pressing the Speed Control
dial and manually set the speed based on the
reccomendations below.
Media Type
Thin (News Print)
Medium (Copy Paper)
Thick (Card Stock)
Heavy Stock (Poster Board)
Lamination Tips
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Do not attempt to laminate abrasive or
metal items such as staples or paper clips as
they will damage the heat rollers.

Do not force items into the nip area of the
rollers. An item that is not easily drawn into
the laminator is probably too thick to
laminate.
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Wrinkles may result if an attempt is made to
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Speed
4 - 6
3 - 5
2 - 4
1 - 2