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- Page 1 Ledco Signmaster 44" Laminator Instruction Manual Provided By http://www.MyBinding.com http://www.MyBindingBlog.com...
- Page 2 READ ALL PRECAUTIONS & INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING LAMINATOR Setup Instruction Operation Lamination Maintenance S IG N M A S T E R 4 4 L A M IN A T O R T H E R M A L A N D P R E S S U R E S E N S IT IV E R O L L L A M IN A T O R O P E R A T IO N M A N U A L J U N E 2 0 0 2...
- Page 3 IMPORTANT: Remember that you cannot use heat lamination on thermal paper, such as typical fax paper, because it is activated by heat and will turn black. Be careful about laminating anything that will be affected by heat. For example, the colors in crayon drawings may run together or be smeared, especially if the crayon layer is heavy.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
S IG N M A S T E R 4 4 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S 1 -1 S A F E T Y P R E C A U T IO N S 1-2 Unpacking and inventory 2 -1 IN T R O D U C T IO N 2-2 Warranty... - Page 5 1 -1 S A F E T Y P R E C A U T IO N S D O N O T O P E R A T E T H IS M A C H IN E U N T IL Y O U H A V E R E A D A N D F U L L Y U N D E R S T O O D T H E F O L L O W IN G S A F E T Y P R E C A U T IO N S .
- Page 6 3. For prepay and add shipments submit a copy of the inspector’s report to Ledco. Ledco will file the claim with the carrier and replace your machinery if necessary. You will be credited for the damaged machinery when the claim is processed.
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Page 7: In T R O D U C T Io N
2 -1 IN T R O D U C T IO N The SIGNMASTER 44 is designed to provide quality lamination of a wide range of papers and materials up to ½ inch thick using film up to 10 mil thick. Common applications include: •... -
Page 8: Warranty
Any laminator, which proves defective during the warranty period, may be returned to Ledco, Inc. unless it is decided that the necessary repairs can be made during a service call. Notice of the defect should be submitted in writing or by phone to the dealer or to •... -
Page 9: Principles Of Operation
SIGNMASTER 44 applicator will put it down effortlessly with no bubbles or wrinkles. Using an SIGNMASTER 44 is much easier than doing the same work by hand. Fast and versatile, it requires little instruction for you to be up and running. -
Page 10: Features And Benefits
2 -4 F E A T U R E S & B E N E F IT S Your new machine has many standard features and accompanying benefits that set it apart from other laminators: • A r e l e a s e l in e r ta k e -u p with an adjustable clutch, takes up the release liner found on most pressure-sensitive films. - Page 11 2 -5 O P T IO N • S l itte r a tta c h m e n t cuts material on the supply roll for application to narrower substrates, for multiple-up production or for striping.
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Page 12: Definition Of Terms
2 -6 D E F IN IT IO N O F T E R M S • P S A stands for pressure-sensitive adhesive, used for cold mounting of images and for cold application of vinyl and clear overlaminates. • V in y l is the base or outer protective layer of many cold/PSA overlaminates. •... -
Page 13: Specifications
2 -7 S P E C IF IC A T IO N S Max. lamination width 44” Variable speed 1-25fpm Laminating roller diameter 3.1250” Supply roll core size 3" Recommended film thickness 1 mil and up Max laminating thickness ½” Dimensions 64L 34W 51H Shipping dimensions... -
Page 14: In S T A L L A T Io N & O P E R A T Io N
3 -1 IN S T A L L A T IO N A N D O P E R A T IO N With the laminator positioned on an unobstructed, level surface, perform the following check before putting the laminator into service. 1. - Page 15 11. The SIGNMASTER 44 is designed with a heated rubber roll. To operate the heat controller, depress the on/off heat button and observe that the temperature display lights indicate present temperature of heat roll.
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Page 16: Threading The Laminator With Psa Film
3 -2 T H R E A D IN G T H E L A M IN A T O R W IT H P S A F IL M S A F E T Y N O T IC E : A l w a y s d is c o n n e c t p o w e r fr o m s o u r c e b e fo r e th r e a d in g l a m in a to r to p r e v e n t a c c id e n ta l in ju r y to o p e r a to r . - Page 17 4. Make sure when using a PSA with a liner, that the film has been threaded underneath the top idler bar (see threading diagram). Separate the liner from the adhesive part of the film and tape the liner to the 3” core mounted on your release liner take-up.
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Page 18: Application Notes For Psa Laminating & Mounting
M O U N T IN G L A M IN A T IO N : With the SIGNMASTER 44 laminator now properly threaded with film, it is now ready for continuous and/or interrupted lamination duty. The quality of the finished lamination depends on several factors, such as: film quality, substrate, items to be laminated, lamination pressure, and correct feeding technique. - Page 19 2 . A P P L IC A T IO N O F T R A N S F E R T A P E S IG N A G E T O A S U B S T R A T E : The SIGNMASTER 44 will accept rigid substrates up to 1/2 inch thick. This...
- Page 20 3 . C O L D M O U N T IN G : The SIGNMASTER 44 can be used to apply adhesive to mounting boards such as foam core. Substrates can also be purchased pre-coated with pressure- sensitive adhesive and a release liner.
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Page 21: Application Notes For Durafilm Pouch Laminating
D U R A F IL M P O U C H L A M IN A T IN G Your SIGNMASTER 44 laminator will perform three functions. It will: 1) Mount graphics to Foam Board 2) Mount and laminate graphics to Foam Board... - Page 22 IN S T R U C T IO N S H E E T D U R A F IL M M O U N T IN G The DURAFILM MOUNTING BOARDS are constructed of 3/16” foam board with a heat-activated adhesive on the laminating side of the board. When ready to mount, please follow these easy steps: 1.
- Page 23 IN S T R U C T IO N S H E E T D U R A F IL M M O U N T IN G & L A M IN A T IN G Graphic Laminating’s DURAFILM MOUNTING & LAMINATING BOARDS are constructed of 3/16"”foam board with a heat-activated adhesive on the laminating side of the board.
- Page 24 IN S T R U C T IO N S H E E T D U R A F IL M P O U C H L A M IN A T IN G DURAFILM POUCHES and SLEDS are available from Graphic Laminating (800- 345-5300).
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Page 25: P R E V E N T In G A N D S O L V In G P R O B L E M S
4 -1 P R E V E N T IN G A N D S O L V IN G P R O B L E M S Please read this section before you have a problem P R O B L E M : Laminated images are curling up or down. S O L U T IO N : Excessive supply roll tension causes the laminated image to curl up. - Page 26 P R O B L E M : Bubbles or wrinkles in the laminate, accompanied by movement of the supply roll from side to side (applies to laminators which use a clutch for supply roll tension). S O L U T IO N : Cause of the problem is insufficient supply roll tension caused by the film core slipping on the supply roll mandrel.
- Page 27 P R O B L E M : Wrinkling of one side of the web or skewing of images as they are laminated indicates that perhaps the pressure on one side of the laminating or pull rollers is greater than on the other. S O L U T IO N : Skewed, wrinkled images are most often generated by skewed trimming or skewed feeding.
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Page 28: M A In T E N A N C E
5 -1 M A IN T E N A N C E D A N G E R : A l w a y s u s e e x tr e m e c a u tio n w h e n p e r fo r m in g m a in te n a n c e o n y o u r m a c h in e ! A l w a y s m a k e s u r e th e m a c h in e is u n p l u g g e d a n d th a t th e r e is N O p o w e r to th e m a c h in e w h e n w o r k in g o n o r c l e a n in g a n y p a r t o f th e u n it. -
Page 29: General Cleaning
5 -2 G E N E R A L C L E A N IN G Cleaning the laminator daily or weekly will help prevent dirt or adhesive build-up on the rubber rollers and will improve the performance of the unit. 5 -3 C L E A N IN G T H E R U B B E R R O L L E R S The laminating rollers need regular cleaning. - Page 30 N O T E S ______________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________...
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