Instructions Card Laminator CL-500 Model Name Operation and Settings Installation Setting Film > > c l e a n i n g O K ? > C l e a n i n g P o w e r s a v e 6 0 >...
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Declaration of Conformity Model Number: CL-500yyyyy(y=A-Z,0-9 or blank) Product name: Card Printer We herewith declare that the above mentioned product complies with the following council directives and harmonized standards. Council Directives: 89/336/EEC relating to electromagnetic compatibility. 73/23/EEC relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits.
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Information for USA NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu- ant to part 15 the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harm- ful interference in a residential installation.
Introduction Characteristics of this Unit ● This is a laminating machine connected to a card printer, whereby it adheres a protective layer over the surface of a card printed by the printer. ● A hologram can be created on the adhesive protective layer, thus increasing the security level of the card. ●...
Notes for safe operation Before you use Read these notes on safety thoroughly before operating your printer in order to use the unit properly. Once you start using the unit, this manual should be put aside the unit, or at a convenient place where you can look up the manual any time as you need.
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Notes for safe operation (continued) Ground the machine with the attached electric Do not use the machine while it has a fault. cord when connecting it to the utility outlet. • Do not use the machine while it has a fault, as this may •...
Before Using Checking accessories Location for installation Check the accessories that come with this unit when un- There are ventilation holes for cooling fans at the rear of packing. this unit and the sides and rear of the printer. Place the Refer to page 21 “Specification”...
Installation Front Door ¥ See page 11 Mounting the Film Part Names ¥ See page 18 Removing Jammed Card Control Panel Front Control Panel Display and ¥ See page 13 Operation Front Door Power Switch ¥ See page 12 Power On Power Input Terminal (switch for Europe model only) ¥...
(Next page) Caution Connecting the Power Cord Turn the power off before connecting the cable between the printer and laminator. Connect the attached power cable to the power input ter- Otherwise some malfanction may be caused. minal. The suplied power cable varies depending on the ship- ment destination and model.
Installation (continued) Installing a cable between units The unit connecting cable is an optional accessory. 1. Connecting with CX210 As shown in the diagram, connect the cable to the [OP- TION2] external connection terminal of the printer and the [PRINTER] external connection terminal of the unit. OPTION2 PRINTER 12 pin...
Preparation and Starting (Next page) Mounting the Film Open the front door Insert the film and winding bobbin into the cas- sette Grasp the protrusion at the top of the door and pull it open. Hold the corner of the door to open it more Insert the bobbin holder all the way in while paying easily.
Preparation and Starting (continued) Note Insert the cassette To avoid interruption to the laminating operation, observe the following items strictly. ● Do not open the front door and take off the cassette. Knob ● Do not switch off the power. ●...
Operation and Settings (Next page) LED display Manual Operation Buttons Control Panel Display and Operation MENU Enter the user mode The LED displayed --> See page 13 as below. Light on ENTER Confirmation of the operation Blinking EXIT Light off Cancel of the operation LCD display area LED display area Manual Operation Buttons area...
Operation and Settings (continued) User Mode Settings MENU Press the button to enter User Mode when the machine has stopped operating such as when it is in a ready or error state. MENU ENTER Select the operation by button, and confirm with button.
Troubleshooting (Next page) Internal Structure Heater Cam position sensor (Part 2) Film sagging sensor Heater Cam position sensor (Part 1) Film cassette Film end mark sensor Film position sensor Laminate position sensor Card input sensor Card transport roller Cassette device Detecting switch Heat roller Heater...
The card surface tends to warp convex by the case of the cards are hot, for example laminating after printed both side by CX210 or the environmental temperature is high, and especially using 1mil patch. In that case, set the Card Fan mode of CL-500 up to more strengthen, after consults with your dealer.
About the RESET ¥ ENTER button in the table After pressing the RESET button, press the ENTER button to initialize. Error Code List If the condition does not recover even after the following actions, record the error message and call the service center. Error Code Contents of the Error Action...
Troubleshooting (continued) Removing Jammed Card Caution Open the front door and pull out the cassette When the card is stuck to the film, it may not be easy to Turn the knob of the cassette in the direction of the pull out the cassette.
Maintenance (Next page) Cleaning the Transport Roller (Cleaning Card) Peel off the protective paper of the cleaning card and insert it into the card discharge slot. The card Most of the reasons for card jams is due to dirty rollers. will be drawn into the unit by the rollers and clean- It is recommended to clean the laminating machine at the ing will then be carried out.
Maintenance (continued) Cleaning the cassette If the cassette is ejected and inserted repeatedly, the shaft of the cassette might rub against the front door causing dregs to adhere. This is not a malfunction. However, this may cause contact problem if the dregs adhere to the contact surface.
: Temperature –15 ˚C - 55 ˚C Humidity 20 % - 80 % Power supply : AC 100 - 120 V (tolerance ±10 %) for CL-500**U: North America model : AC 220 - 240 V/100 - 120 V selectable (tolerance ±10 %) for CL-500**E: Europe model Power consumption : Approx.
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Distributor: DAI NIPPON PRINTING CO., LTD. 1-1 Ichigaya-kagacho, 1-chome Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8001 Japan Phone: +81-3-3266-3344 Facsimile: +81-3-3266-2732...
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