GBC 620os Operation Manual The information in this publication is provided for reference and is believed to be accurate and complete. General Binding Corporation (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.
GBC 620os Operation Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS YOUR SAFETY AS WELL AS THE SAFETY OF WARNING: TO GUARD AGAINST INJURY OTHERS IS IMPORTANT TO GBC. IN THIS FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND ON THE PRODUCT, PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED IN...
GBC 620os Operation Manual This limited warranty shall be void if the laminator has been misused; mishandled; damaged by negligence, by accident, during shipment, or due to exposure to extreme conditions; WARRANTY repaired, altered, moved, or installed by anyone other than GBC or its authorized agents;...
GBC 620os Requires: • 220V at 60Hz with 20 Amps single phase. • Nema 6-50 P 50 A 250 V Receptacle • A Buck Booster may be needed if voltage is not correct.
GBC 620os Operation Manual FRONT CONTROL GUIDE Figure 1 L. BURST ON/OFF: A. LCD Display: • To activate the Burst Roller for sheet separation, • press the BURST ON/OFF. The LCD will display the settings the machine is currently set for.
GBC 620os Operation Manual FRONT CONTROL GUIDE Figure 2 Figure 3 LCD Display: • HEAT: (Figure 3.) After setting the Heat Roller • HEAT: This displays the Temperature the temperature, the laminator is protected with heat machine is set at. Figure 2. indicates the set sensor protection.
GBC 620os Operation Manual FEATURES/ACCESORIES GUIDE Refer to the following pages for detailed information on the Features. EMERGENCY STOP BUTTONS (Fig. 1– Item A) There are two EMERGENCY STOPS on the laminator. One is located at the rear of the machine and the other is located on the front.
GBC 620os Operation Manual FEATURES/ACCESORIES GUIDE IN-LINE SLITTERS (Fig. 5– Item L) The In-Line Slitters allows the operator to slit film before it passes through the Main Rollers. The trimmed waste can then be attached to the Rewinder Tube and disposed of later.
GBC 620os Operation Manual FEATURES/ACCESORIES GUIDE NOMENCLATURE PLATE (Fig. 9– Item V) The Nomenclature Plate provides the operator the necessary Technical information such as Voltage, Amperage, Wattage, Model Number and Serial Number. MAIN ON/OFF SWITCH (Fig. 9– Item W) The Main On/Off Switch supplies power or removes power from the machine.
GBC 620os Operation Manual FEATURES/ACCESORIES GUIDE PULL ROLLERS (Fig. 12– Item F1) The Pull Rollers are silicone driven rollers that pull the film and media through the machine and into the Bursting Rollers. SKEW WHEEL (Fig. 12– Item G1) For proper “snapping” of images, the out put must have a “skew”...
GBC 620os Operation Manual FEATURES/ACCESORIES GUIDE BURSTING ROLLERS (Fig. 14– Item N1) When the Bursting Rollers are activated, images are separated. There are 2 speeds to select from on the Main Control Panel. STACKER TRAY LATCHES (Fig. 14– Item O1) The Stacker Tray Latches secures the Stacker Tray to the laminator.
GBC 620os Operation Manual LOADING FILM & THREADING FILM DO NOT USE COLORED PRINTS AS SHOWN IN PHOTOS FOR THREADING. STEP 1: • Preheat the laminator to desired temperature. • Turn on the Air Compressor. STEP 2: • Pull the Locking Pins out of the Film Shaft Locking Pins Support Bracket.
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GBC 620os Operation Manual LOADING FILM & THREADING FILM STEP 5: • Attach the end of the Threading Card to the activated film. The Top Main Roller must be hot to activate the adhesive to ensure that the Threading Card sticks. (Figure 5).
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GBC 620os Operation Manual LOADING FILM & THREADING FILM STEP 9: • Place the Prelaminating Film Perforator Wheel on the edge of the Supply Roll of film. Verify that the Prelaminating Film Perforator Wheel is penetrating the film, leaving small holes in the film.
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GBC 620os Operation Manual LOADING FILM & THREADING FILM Figure 13 STEP 12: • The Burst Roller can be adjusted up or down determining weather more or less pressure is needed for “Bursting”. Start by lowering the roller by using the Burst Roller Knob until there is about ½...
GBC 620os Operation Manual SLITTING FILM Slitting Film: You always want to use film that is narrower than the Rewinder Tube sheets being laminated, so sometimes it may be necessary to slit the film. If the film is wider than the sheet being laminated, start the threading process with sheets wider than the film.
GBC 620os Operation Manual SPEED / TEMPERATURE CONTROL This is only a general reference guide. Different settings may be suitable as the warm up time, lamination time and materials change. Factors that may affect the speed and temperature parameters; Image length Image width.
GBC 620os Operation Manual OUTPUT TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Straight waves in output (Fig. 1A). • Check operational settings for materials being used. • Check for moisture in the media. 2. Indent waves in output after pull rollers (Fig. 1B). • Bursting PSI too high.
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GBC 620os Operation Manual TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION The control panel display does not Laminator not connected to Insert attachment plug into illuminate when POWER ON/OFF electrical supply receptacle is in the ON, marked “I”, position Blown out fuse.
GBC 620os Operation Manual MAINTENANCE Caring For the GBC 620os 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 heat rollers and schedule semi annual maintenance checks. The following procedure will help keep the heat rollers free of adhesive that has been deposited along the edge of the laminating film.