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- Page 1 GBC Signmaker Roll Laminator Instruction Manual For Models: Signmaker 25 Roll Laminator Signmaker 44 Roll Laminator...
- Page 2 SignMaker 25 & 44 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Document Number: 930-112 REV: - REV DATE: 10-4-04 ©2004 GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Do not duplicate without written permission.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
25/44 AKER Operating Instructions ABLE OF ONTENTS 1.0 Safety General Electrical 2.0 Warranty Limited 90-Day Warranty 3.0 Specifications 4.0 Pre-Installation and Installation 5.0 Feature Guide A. POWER SWITCH: B. FAN SWITCH: C. CONTROL PANEL: D. FEED TABLE: E. SAFETY SHIELD: F. - Page 4 25/44 Operating Instructions AKER ©2004 General Binding Corporation Page ii...
- Page 5 25/44 AKER Operating Instructions DISCLAIMER The information in this publication is provided for reference and is believed to be accurate and complete. GBC is not liable for errors in this publication or for incidental or consequential damage in connection with the furnishing or use of the information in this publication, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of fitness or merchantability for any particular use.
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Page 7: Safety
25/44 AKER Operating Instructions WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE SignMaker SERIES 1.0 S AFETY LAMINATOR TO AN ELECTRICAL SUPPLY OR ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE LAMINATOR UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETELY YOUR SAFETY AS WELL AS THE SAFETY OF OTHERS IS IMPORTANT READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS. - Page 8 25/44 Operating Instructions AKER WARNING: Do not attempt to service or repair the laminator. Disconnect the plug from the receptacle and contact GBC’s Technical Department or your dealer/distributor when one or more of the following has occurred. The power supply cord or attachment plug is damaged. Liquid has been spilled into the laminator.
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Page 9: Warranty
25/44 AKER Operating Instructions 2.0 W WARRANTY ARRANTY The information in this publication is provided for refer- ence and is believed to be accurate and complete. GBC is not liable for errors in this publication or for incidental or Limited 90-Day Warranty consequential damage in connection with the furnishing or use of the information in this publication, including, GBC warrants to the original purchaser for a period of... - Page 10 25/44 Operating Instructions AKER ©2004 General Binding Corporation Page 2-2...
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Page 13: Pre-Installation And Installation
25/44 AKER Operating Instructions 4.0 P NSTALLATION AND NSTALLATION Perform only the routine maintenance procedures referred to in these instructions. WARNING: Do not attempt to service or repair the laminator. Disconnect the plug from the receptacle and contact GBC’s Technical Department or your dealer/distributor when one or more of the following has occurred. - Page 14 25/44 Operating Instructions AKER ©2004 General Binding Corporation Page 4-2...
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Page 15: Feature Guide
25/44 AKER Operating Instructions 5.0 F EATURE UIDE A. POWER SWITCH: Fig.1. Located at the back of the machine, the power switch applies power to the laminator. The "LED" display panel will illuminate when position marked “l” is pushed. The off position, marked “O”, removes power from the laminator. -
Page 16: Feed Table
25/44 Operating Instructions AKER D. FEED TABLE: The Feed Table, Fig 3, is used to position items for lamination. The lami- nator will operate only when the Feed Table and Feed Table Latch are properly installed. E. SAFETY SHIELD: Prevents entanglement, entrapment and inadvertent contact with the heat rollers. -
Page 17: H.upper Heat Roller
25/44 AKER Operating Instructions H.UPPER HEAT ROLLER: Silicone rubber coated steel tubes heat the laminating film and compress the heated film to the items being laminated. Heat is provided by an internal heating element in the top main roll. The main rollers are motor driven for ease of loading new film (Fig 4). -
Page 19: Operation
25/44 AKER Operating Instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6.0 O PERATION 1. Turn the laminator on (I) at the main power switch located at the back of the machine (Fig 10). CAUTION: Make sure the safety shield and feed tray are in their proper positions. -
Page 20: Safety Shield Removal
25/44 Operating Instructions AKER Safety Shield Removal 1. Lift the shield off. 2. To install reverse the step from above. FEED TABLE REMOVAL Refer to Fig 11 and follow the procedures to remove the feed table: 1. Slide the Feed Table latch to the right. 2. -
Page 21: Method Using Film Threading Card
25/44 AKER Operating Instructions Method Using Film Threading Card The following procedure uses the film threading card provided with new rolls of GBC film. A threading board is a scrap piece of cardboard or poster board that is used to help guide the film (Fig 13). 1. - Page 22 25/44 Operating Instructions AKER 13. Unroll 2 ft. (61 cm) of film. Drape the film over the top idler bar for poly-in film and under the bar for poly-out film, (Fig 16). 14. Apply the bottom film to the top film so that they adhere together. Reinstall the feed table.
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Page 23: Method For Tacking New Film To Existing Film
25/44 AKER Operating Instructions Method For Tacking New Film to Existing Film POLY-IN The following describes a method for loading film whereby the existing film present on the main rollers may be used in place of the threading card to draw the new film through the laminator. The adhesive of the existing film must be tacky or liquefied. -
Page 24: Mounting
25/44 Operating Instructions AKER Mounting Tips For Threading Pressure Sensitive Film 1. Use kraft paper for one-sided lamination whenever the items to be laminated are narrower than the film you are using or you can not consistently feed the items without a gap. 2. -
Page 25: Decaling; Psa Or Thermal Film - Two Passes
25/44 AKER Operating Instructions Decaling; PSA or Thermal film - Two Passes This two pass operation requires the use of pressure sensitive laminating film on the bottom supply shaft and ether pressure sensitive or thermal laminating film on the top supply shaft. First Pass 1. -
Page 26: Mounting Only
25/44 Operating Instructions AKER Mounting Only This process requires a PSA pre treated board only. Refer to Overlami- nation and Mounting, (Fig 23). AccuShield™ Film Figure 24 shows the webbing and typical configuration for AccuShield™ applications. Note that the separator bar is used for this application to insure that proper separation is achieved. -
Page 27: Film Alignment
25/44 AKER Operating Instructions Film Alignment The film or supply shafts are shown in Fig 25. Loosen the locking screws to align the film. Film Tension Adjustment Proper film tension, known as brake tension, is the minimum amount required to eliminate wrinkles in the finished item. The film tension is set at the factory. - Page 28 25/44 Operating Instructions AKER SPEED/TEMPERATURE GUIDE AND THE ART OF LAMINATION Do not attempt to laminate abrasive or metal objects such as staples, paper clips and glitter, as they may damage the heat or pull rollers. Do not force items into the nip area of the heat rollers. An item that is not easily drawn into the laminator by the heat rollers is probably too thick to laminate.
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Page 31: Operator Maintenance
25/44 AKER Operating Instructions 7.0 O PERATOR AINTENANCE Caring For The GBC Signmaker Series Laminator GBC offers Cleaning kits as well as Extended Maintenance Agreements. Contact your local GBC Service Representative or your dealer/distributor for additional information. The only maintenance required by the operator is to periodically clean the main rollers. -
Page 32: Trouble Shooting Guide
25/44 Operating Instructions AKER Trouble Shooting Guide SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION • "POWER" lamp does not illu- Laminator not connected to electrical supply. Insert attachment plug into receptacle. minate when "ON/OFF" switch is in the "ON" position. • Heat rollers do not turn. Circuit breaker open. - Page 33 25/44 AKER Operating Instructions Page 7-3 ©2004 General Binding Corporation...
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