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AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual

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AL-MEISTER ALM3222
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AL-MEISTER
ALM3222
Instruction Manual
Thank you very much for purchasing the FUJIPLA ALM3222 Auto
Laminator. Please read through this manual carefully before operation.
Please keep this manual and refer to it whenever necessary.
Ver 1.1 [US]
Ver 2 by Brian Jennett 11/6/13
Rev 11/22/13, 11/27/13
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual Thank you very much for purchasing the FUJIPLA ALM3222 Auto Laminator. Please read through this manual carefully before operation. Please keep this manual and refer to it whenever necessary. Ver 1.1 [US] Ver 2 by Brian Jennett 11/6/13...
  • Page 2 2. F inish with, or without margin: With m a r g i n : T h e ALM3222 will trim l eaving a 0.11” margin of film outside the edge of the paper. The paper is completely encapsulated to enhance durability and water resistance.
  • Page 3 Heat Warning Indicates the potential for injuries caused by extreme heat. Don’t Do Indicates unspecified acts that are forbidden. Unplug immediately Indicates a dangerous situation. Unplug the ALM3222 from the wall outlet and call for service. These two different words are used on the machine according to the level of danger.
  • Page 4 AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> INSTALLATION To avoid fire, electric shock, or any danger, do not install the machine in a place like: In direct sunshine or near an air conditioner. In an extremely humid/dry area. In an extremely cold area.
  • Page 5 AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> REQUIREMENTS OF PAPER TO BE LAMINATED Always follow these instructions for safe operation. 1. What to wear In order to avoid any possible danger •Do not wear neck-ties or necklaces that are loose. •Do not wear loose clothes. If entangled, turn off the power or unplug immediately.
  • Page 6 AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> REQUIREMENTS OF PAPER TO BE LAMINATED (cont’d) Do not laminate: •Money or valuable securities. •Paper with staples. •Magnets or magnetic documents. •Flammable paper or material that is affected by heat such as vinyl chloride or polyethylene.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> CONTENTS PAGE COMPONENTS INCLUDED COMPONENTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS EXTERIOR INTERIOR OPERATION PANEL LCD DISPLAY OTHER SWITCHES AND BUTTONS INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE ALM3222 INSTALL FEEDER TRAY INSTALL EXIT TRAY INSTALL WASTE COLLECTION BOX CONNECT POWER CORD...

  • Page 8: Components

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> COMPONENTS Please check all these components are included. • ALM3222 • Feeder Tray • Feeder Tray Extension • Exit Tray • Power Cord • Waste Collection Box • Stand • Stand Assembly Instructions • Tool for assembling Stand •...

  • Page 9: Names And Functions

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 2. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 2-1. EXTERIOR Stand 10 Skew Control Knob Lower Tension Controller 11 Feeding Control Knob Controller Knob 12 Feeder Feeder Tray 13 Operation Panel Lamination Handle 14 Trimmer Adjustment Knobs Upper Tension Controller...

  • Page 10: Interior

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 2. NAMES AND FUNCTION 2-2. INTERIOR SECTIONS FUNCTION Feeder Section Lamination Section Cutter Section Trimmer Section COMPONENTS Feeder Tray Extension For longer double letter and digital paper size laminations. Feeder Tray Tray for letter size paper.

  • Page 11: Operation Panel

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 2. NAMES AND FUNCTION 2-3.OPERATION PANEL START Press to start operation. STOP Press to stop operation. RESET Press to return to the operation mode and to reset the counter. SCROLL (UP) Press to raise set value.

  • Page 12: Lcd Display

    LCD may indicate “READY” when no RFID tag is available (see information on film roll RFID tag elsewhere in this manual). 1) Indicates the set temperature in Fahrenheit. When the ALM3222 reaches set temperature and regulation begins the buzzer beeps three times. “READY” appears: •...

  • Page 13: Other Switches And Buttons

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 2. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 2-5.OTHER SWITCHES AND BUTTONS Open the trimmer cover. 1) Manual MOVE Switch Use to set/feed film or to take out paper when it is stuck To feed forward, turn the switch to left.
  • Page 14 AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> *After the film waste has been pulled from the discharge the machine is ready to be run in automatic mode. Do NOT run the MOVE switch again unless CUT is performed immediately afterward. Page 14 of 52...

  • Page 15: Installation

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 3. INSTALLATION 3-1. INSTALLING THE ALM3222 Allow an area about 18”' around the machine and trays for operation. *Read the safety instructions about the installation carefully. Always contact the Drylam Tech-Line if there are any questions or concerns during installation.

  • Page 16: Install Waste Collection Box

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 3. INSTALLATION 3-4. SET WASTE COLLECTION BOX Install the waste collection box just underneath the film waste outlet to collect trimming and cutting scrap. 3-5. CONNECT POWER CORD Connect power cord to the machine firmly.

  • Page 17: Set Lamination Film/Manual Mode

    4. SET LAMINATION FILM/MANUAL MODE 1. AL-ROLL film is the exclusive lamination film for ALM3222. Always use a combined set of upper and lower film together (even if using one-sided film) from the same box. Prior to loading film inspect the rolls for possible shipping damage.
  • Page 18 AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 4. SET LAMINATION FILM/MANUAL MODE (cont’d) NOTE: If the film roll(s) are incorrectly loaded adhesive may contact the heat rollers or other interior components and cause damage. 5. Remove the lower Film Guide Bar. Push the bar to one side to compress the spring and pull the other end out of the machine.
  • Page 19 AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 4. SET LAMINATION FILM/MANUAL MODE (cont’d) 8. Raise the Lamination Handle to the OPEN position to separate the heat and pull rollers for threading. 9. Pull the upper film off the roll. Pull it down and over the upper rotating idler bar.
  • Page 20 AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 4. SET LAMINATION FILM/MANUAL MODE (cont’d) 11. Using an 11” long (by 8.5” wide) threading card (Drylam part number 964202), push both sheets of film between the rollers (and into the ‘nip’). Holding the card level continue to push both sheets of film all the way through the machine.
  • Page 21 AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 4. SET LAMINATION FILM/MANUAL MODE (cont’d) 13. Turn on the power switch. The heat rollers should begin to get hot. If they do not, check that the RFID chip is in place on the lower film roll and facing the non-operator side of the machine.
  • Page 22 AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 4. SET LAMINATION FILM/MANUAL MODE (cont’d) If the threading card and film do not emerge from the discharge within 5 seconds pull the threading back out of the nip and repeat the threading process from step 6. If the machine is not threaded properly damage to interior components will occur.
  • Page 23 AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 4. SET LAMINATION FILM/MANUAL MODE (cont’d) 17. Adjustment of tension controllers There are four (4) tension controllers- two for the lower film roll and two for the upper film roll. The purpose of the tension controllers is to apply a resistance, or "drag"...
  • Page 24 AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 4. SET LAMINATION FILM/MANUAL MODE (cont’d) 20. Hold the film vertically about 2 inches from the cut side. Look at the film from the side. •If the curl is less than 1/2'' from the vertical plane, there is no need to adjust.
  • Page 25 If curling is allowed to continue film may curl back up inside the ALM3222 and causes jams and wraparounds. If so, re-adjusting the tension controllers may be necessary. Other results of poor tension controller settings: A) The corner of the laminated film is folded.
  • Page 26 21. When film is properly overlapped, there are no wrinkles or bubbles, and film exits without curl press the CUT button and pull the waste out of the discharge of the ALM3222. 22. Close the Feeder Cover, Film Cover and Trimmer Cover.

  • Page 27: Automatic Operation

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION 5-1.WARM UP CAUTION: Automatic mode should not be performed until the machine has been set up properly in Manual Mode. See page 16 for details. 1. Connect the power cord to the wall socket. Turn on the power switch.

  • Page 28: Settings

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5-2. SETTINGS 5-2-1. SET TEMPERATURE Press TEMP./SPEED button once. * The default is set at 210F. This is the power on default and may not be hot enough for some paper stocks.

  • Page 29: Set Speed

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5-2-2.SET SPEED 1. Press TEMP./SPEED button twice on the READY screen. * The default may vary according to factory programming. 2. Press UP or DOWN button to set speed. 3. The speed can be set by 4"/min increments.

  • Page 30: Set Trimmer Margin

    ALM3222 properly. • Do not move the levers when the ALM3222 is running or when there is film remaining in the trimmer unit. Page 30 of 52...
  • Page 31 AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> AUTOMATIC 4. After the levers have been set the cut can be further “fine-tuned” by using the Trimmer Adjustment Knobs (2). 5. Loosen (1) locking knob and adjust the Trimmer Adjustment Knob (2). Repeat for the other side.

  • Page 32: Mode Menus

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5-2-4. MODE MENUS Press MODE button. Move cursor by using UP or DOWN button. Press MODE button to confirm. [SET COUNT] Set the number you want to laminate. NOTE: Defaults to MULTI after power outage.

  • Page 33: Set Count

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5-2-5. SET COUNT Select SET COUNT. NOTE: Defaults to MULTI after power outage. Press UP or DOWN button to enter numeric values. You can set up to 200 sheets. Unspecified number of lamination is displayed as multi.

  • Page 34: Margin Set

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5-2-5. MARGIN SET Select MARGI N SET. NOTE: Defaults to YES after power outage. Press UP or DOWN button to turn MARGINS on (yes) or off (no). Press MODE button to confirm.

  • Page 35: Cut Adjust

    It may be helpful if it is necessary to set back to a past value. NOTE: Each ALM3222 has its own Cut Adjust values. The numbers seen are relative only to this particular machine and not to anything in the “real world”.
  • Page 36 AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 4. Press MODE button or wait for 5 sec. to get back to the mode display. Page 36 of 52...

  • Page 37: Fine Mode Adjust

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5-2-7. FINE MODE ADJUST When enabled and set to one of three setting FINE MODE addresses the “dwell line” which can be an issue with certain combinations or paper, print, speed and temperature. “Fine Mode” attempts to “hide”...

  • Page 38: Paper Feed Adjust

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5-2-8. PAPER FEED ADJUST PAPER FEED ADJUST is a setting that adjusts the aggressiveness of the feeding section. 1. Press MODE and use the cursor buttons to select PAPER FEED ADJUST. Press MODE again.

  • Page 39: Total Count

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5.2.9. TOTAL COUNT 1. Press MODE and use the cursor buttons to select TOTAL COUNT. Press MODE again. 2. Select TOTAL COUNT from MODE display. The accumulated number of laminations is shown.

  • Page 40: Check Film Info

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5-2-10. CHECK FILM INFO 1. Press MODE and use the cursor buttons to select FILM INFO. Press MODE again. This display appears: • Film thickness • Film width • Remaining film If film information is not available the display shows “xxx”...

  • Page 41: Paper Pressure Adjust

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5-2-11. PAPER PRESSURE ADJUST The Paper Pressure Adjust lever controls the amount of resistance applied to the stack of paper in the feeder tray to keep more than one sheet from being drawn from the tray and entering the lamination area.

  • Page 42: Paper Skew Adjust

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5-2-12. PAPER SKEW ADJUST If necessary, correct for paper skewing by adjusting the Paper Skew Adjust knob. Page 42 of 52...

  • Page 43: Set Paper

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5-3. SET PAPER 1. Loosen knobs and adjust the paper guides according to paper size. Always use the reference marks and set the paper in the center of the tray Letter Size Digital Size (Double letter) 2.
  • Page 44 AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5-3. SET PAPER (cont’d) 3. Place paper in the feeder tray correctly. * The picture shows how to set letter size. 4. Release your hand from the tray. The spring action will push the paper upwards towards the feeder roller.

  • Page 45: Start Operation

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5-4. START OPERATION 1. Make sure Lamination Handle is down in the Laminate position. 2. Check the settings. 3. Make sure READY lamp is on. NOTE: Do not press the START button until the machine has been threaded. See sections above on the proper threading process.

  • Page 46: Eco Mode (Power Saving Mode)

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION (cont’d) 5-5.ECO MODE (Power Saving Mode) ECO MODE enters when the machine is idle and any buttons on the operation panel* have not been pressed in the past 15 minutes. *This does not apply to the “MOVE” switch.

  • Page 47: Long Mode

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 6. LONG MODE The ALM3222 features LONG MODE capability. In Long Mode there is no limit to the length of paper that the machine will laminate. To utilize the LONG MODE function the ALM3222 must be started in this manner: 1.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 6. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Check if: Solution Page ●Laminated sheet is not Laminated paper is stuck in [1]Open the Feeder cover. Cut the discharged. On the display: the lamination section, the upper and lower film just below...
  • Page 49 AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> compatibility problem. More than 1-1/4”of paper is Remove the paper. Slightly lower fed. Paper is very thin. the position of Feeding Pressure Knob. Ruffle the papers well. Flatten the papers. Press RESET button. Paper is fed on the bias Remove paper.
  • Page 50 AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> new film rolls. CAUTION: The lamination rollers get very hot. ●PAPER STUCK Paper stuck feeder Open feeder cover section, cutter (lamination) trimmer cover. Remove all the section or trimmer section. stuck sheets in the machine.
  • Page 51 AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> adjustment lever is correctly lever. Then, fine-tune the trimming set. amount using trimmer adjustment knobs. Is paper skewed within the film Adjust for skewing on the Feed area? Tray. ●CREASES APPEAR ON Tension controller(s) not set Run the machine in “manual mode”...

  • Page 52: Specifications

    AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual <Rev.2> 8. SPECIFICATIONS Model ALM3222 Maximum Laminating Paper Width 13" Maximum Laminating Thickness 16mil (including film thickness) (.016”) Film Thickness & Type 1.5, 3mil or 5mil (.0015” - .003” - .005”) exclusive AL-Roll film with valid RFID tag in place on lower roll.

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