Operation - Gfp 865DH-4 Operating Manual

14. Operation

1. General operation
 Turn power to "ON" with the rear rotary power switch, POWER light on control will
illuminate.
2. Cold laminating:
 When doing cold laminating, make sure both temperature dials are turned fully
counterclockwise to turn off heaters.
 Adjust speed dial to desired position.
3. Top Heat Assist Laminating for PSA Films
 Rotate TOP heater dial clockwise to turn on the top heater only.
 Select desired temperature setting.
 Recommended temperature setting for most applications with PSA film is dial setting
2 for approximately 100° F.
 Recommended speed setting is dial setting 2 for 5 ft./min..
4. Thermal Laminating ( Encapsulation)
 Turn both temperature dials clockwise to turn on both top and bottom heaters.
 Select desired temperature and speed settings.
 Recommended temperature settings:
a. Low temperature film ( activation temperature 185° F) - Dial setting 4 = +/- 200°
b. High temperature film ( activation temperature 210° F) - Dial setting 5 = +/- 230°
 Recommended speed settings
Film gauge
1.5 mil
3.0 mil
5.0 mil
10 mil
NOTE:

Recommended settings are starting points only and should be adjusted according to
quality of output achieved.

Excess heat may damage the printed image or cause waves. Insufficient heat may
result in 'silvering' and poor lamination.
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Thinner stocks can be run faster while thicker stocks or heavy ink coverage should be
run slower.
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Some stocks and ink-sets cannot be effectively laminated with thermal films.
Compatibility testing is recommended before laminating long runs.
NOTE: The surface temperature of the rollers is shown on the LCD readout. The LCD
does not work when the heaters are turned off.
Gfp 865DH-4
F
F
Dial ft./min
4 8
2.5 6
2 5
1.5 2.5
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March 2021