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AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3>
Rev 9/22/11 bj
Rev 4/26/13 bj
Rev 2/20/14 bj

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  • Page 1 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> Rev 9/22/11 bj Rev 4/26/13 bj Rev 2/20/14 bj...
  • Page 2 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> Thank you for purchasing the PLS3311! For safe and correct use of this machine, please read through this manual before operation. Please keep this manual and refer to it whenever necessary. MAIN FEATURES PLS3311 PLUSTER is a fully automatic single sided hot laminator. Once setup for the type of work to be done, it's as easy as setting the printed paper on the Feeder Tray and pressing the [START] key.
  • Page 3 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> IMPORTANT The following safety precautions must be observed for your safety during the operation of this product. Please read the cautions and warnings carefully. Please keep this manual and refer to it whenever necessary. General Caution Electric Shock Indicates possible electric shocks under the specified conditions.
  • Page 4 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> STORAGE/INSTALLATION To avoid fire, electric shock, or any danger, do not store or install the machine: In direct sunshine. In/near a heating appliance, near an air conditioner or an extremely hot area. In an extremely cold area.
  • Page 5 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> GENERAL CAUTIONS 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 may get caught in the machine. ・ do not wear loose clothes. Be careful that your hair does not get caught in the machine.
  • Page 6 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> REQUIREMENTS OF PAPER TO BE LAMINATED Do not laminate: ・Paper money or valuable securities ・Paper with staples ・Material that is affected by heat such as vinyl chloride or polyethylene ・Very precious articles that are unique and irreplaceable ・Paper thicker than 0.02”...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> CONTENTS PAGE COMPONENTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 2-1. OVERVIEW 2-2. INTERIOR 2-3. OPERATION PANEL 2-4. LCD DISPLAY 2-5. OTHER SWITCHES AND KEYS INSTALLATION 3-1. INSTALLING THE PLS3311 3-2. SET FEEDER TRAY 3-3. SET REAR EXIT TRAY 3-4.
  • Page 8 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 6-2. CLEANING OF LAMINATION SECTION 6-2. CLEANING OF EXIT SECTION TROUBLE SHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 9: Components

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 1．COMPONENTS Please check all these components are included with the laminator. • PLS3311 • Feeder Tray • Extension Tray • Feeder guard • Rear Exit Tray • Stacker Paper Guard • Power Cord • Instruction Manual •...

  • Page 10: Names And Functions

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 2．NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 2-1. OVERVIEW Feeder Guard (14) Decurling Lever Extension Tray (15) Pull Roller Lever Feeder Adjustment Knob (16) Stand Feeder Paper Guide (17) Power Switch Film Cover (18) Power Socket Feeder Elevation Switch...
  • Page 11 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 2-2. INTERIOR (Upper) Feeding Roller 1 Picks up papers In conjunction with the resistance roller below it only one paper enters at (Upper) Feeding Roller 2 a time. Transport Roller Transports paper to the machine...
  • Page 12 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 2-3. OPERATION PANEL START key. Press to start operation STOP key. Press to stop operation. RESET key. Press to return to the operation mode and to reset the counter. SCROLL key (UP). Press to raise set value.

  • Page 13: Lcd Display

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 2-4. LCD DISPLAY WARM UP Indicates the set temperature. Indicates the machine is being heated up. Operation is not possible during this display. DEFAULT DISPLAY When the machine is heated up, buzzer beeps three times.

  • Page 14: Other Switches And Keys

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 2-5. OTHER SWITCHES AND KEYS FEEDER ELEVATION SWITCH Raises or lowers the position of Feeder Tray for paper setting. UP: the position of the Feeder Tray is raised. DOWN: the position of the Feeder Tray is lowered.

  • Page 15: Installation

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 3．INSTALLATION CAUTION ・Read the safety instructions carefully regarding installation and about proper grounding on page 3. ・When you install the Feeder Tray and Rear Exit Tray, avoid dropping them on your foot during the installation.

  • Page 16: Set Rear Exit Tray

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 3-3. SET REAR EXIT TRAY Remove the knob screw from the rear exit tray. Apply Exit Tray Guard and fasten the knob The picture shows the rear exit tray installed in its correct position. Hold the rear exit tray with both your hands.

  • Page 17: Attach Power Cord

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> Rear Exit Tray can be stored in a vertical position. 3-4. ATTACH POWER CORD...

  • Page 18: Operation

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 4．OPERATION 4-1. WARM UP CAUTION: The PLS3311 will not heat up or operate without PLUSTER FILM. Set PLUSTER FILM in the socket. The end of the film will come off the BOTTOM of the roll when properly set.
  • Page 19 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> Information about the installed film appears for 5 seconds. “WARM UP” display appears. POWER lamp lights. NOTE ・These displays will only appear when the PLUSTER FILM is correctly set. 4．OPERATION 4-2. SETTING PAPER Turn the feeder guard to outer side. NOTE ・Lower the feeder tray by using Feeder Elevation Switch.

  • Page 20: Setting Film

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> Place a few sheets of paper in the Feeder Tray so that the position is flush at the center of the paper and the center mark of the feeder Tray. Fix both paper guides. Make sure that the paper is touching the entrance.
  • Page 21 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> Make sure that: A) Place the heating roller lever and the pull roller lever are in the down position. B) Set the de-curling lever in the position marked FREE at the right end of the scale.
  • Page 22 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> Remove Film Guide Bar. To remove the guide bar, push the bar to one side to depress the spring. The other side of the guide bar should now be free, and allow the bar to be lifted out of the machine.
  • Page 23 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> sticks to the paper. CAUTION ・The heating roller gets very hot. Reinstall the film guide bar end into the left hand side first, depress spring by pushing to the left and re-locate the right hand end of the bar. NOTE ・You can move the position of the film guide bar.
  • Page 24 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> Close the feeder cover while holding the paper end as shown in the picture. NOTE: Make sure that the paper stays flat, or underneath the lip of the feeder. Turn Pull Roller lever to UP position Move De-curling lever to center “0”...
  • Page 25 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> The paper will be laminated and exit. A new sheet will be drawn in and set. Open the Cutter Cover. Look at the new sheet that was set. Check that the film position is correct of the paper margins. If not correct, adjust the paper position in the procedure 5-14.

  • Page 26: Adjust Rear Exit Tray

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 4-4. ADJUST REAR EXIT TRAY 4-5. START LAMINATION CAUTION Open the front cover. Check that the heating roller lever and the pull roller lever are both in the ・ down position. Check that the feeder cover, film cover, and cutter cover are closed.

  • Page 27: Stop Lamination

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 4-6. STOP LAMINATION 4-6-1. STOP MANUALLY During lamination you can stop at any time by pressing the STOP key. NOTE: • Lamination will stop when the laminated paper has exited. • A sheet of paper will be kept in the machine to prevent heating roller from getting sticky.
  • Page 28 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> NOTE ECO MODE • The machine enters ECO MODE when the machine is idle of the operation panel has not been operated for more than 30 minutes. 1) Shows the current temperature. 2) Shows the ECO MODE (target) temperature that is to be maintained in ECO MODE.

  • Page 29: Change Settings

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 5．CHANGE SETTINGS 5-1. SET TEMPERATURE Press [TEMP./SPEED] key. This display appears. NOTE: • The default is the set temperature stored in the film. Press [UP] or [DOWN] scroll key to set temperature. Temperature can be set in 5 or 10°F increments.

  • Page 30: Set Speed

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> NOTE CURRENT TEMPERATURE Press [TEMP/SPEED] to confirm. The temperature also confirms if [TEMP/SPEED] key is not pressed for 10 sec. The display returns to the initial display or the warm-up display. When the set temperature is 140°F, press DOWN scroll key, and the display shows “OFF”.

  • Page 31: Adjust Paper Overlap (During Operation)

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> NOTE • The speed setting range is from 40~120”/min. 5-3. ADJUST PAPER OVERLAP (during operation) Press [TEMP/SPEED] key three times. This display appears. NOTE • The initial value is set at 0.00”. Select the value you want by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] scroll key. The amount of overlap can be set in increments of 0.04 and vice versa.

  • Page 32: Check Film Info

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> • This value is retained in memory after power off. 5-4. CHECK FILM INFO Control the set data of the film on the FILM DATA mode. Press [MODE] key. Select FILM INFO by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] scroll key.

  • Page 33: Check Film Lot Number

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> remaining. NOTE ・The type of film and the amount of film remaining are shown in the display. Press [MODE] key again to return to the initial display. The display returns to the initial display or the warm-up display when no keys are pressed for 5 sec.

  • Page 34: Set Cut Timing

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> Press [MODE] key. The film lot number is displayed. Press [MODE] key again to return to the initial display. The display returns to the initial display or the warm-up display when no keys are pressed for 5 sec.
  • Page 35 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> Press [MODE] key. This display appears. NOTE ・The initial value is set at 0.00”. Select the value you want by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] scroll key. NOTE ・The starting point of the blade varies within the range of +/- 1.20”.

  • Page 36: Adjust Paper Overlap (While Not Running)

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 5-7. ADJUST PAPER OVERLAP (while not running) When the display shows OVERLAP ERROR, adjust the amount of paper overlap on PAPER OVERLAP mode. Press [MODE] key. Select PAPER OVERLAP by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] scroll key.

  • Page 37: Set Counter

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> Press [MODE] key again to confirm. The display returns to the initial display or the warm-up display when no keys are pressed for 5 sec. This value is retained in memory even after power off.
  • Page 38 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> Press [UP] or [DOWN] scroll key to enter numeric values. You can set up to 300. Press [MODE] key to confirm. When no keys are pressed for 5 seconds, the set value is confirmed and the display returns to the initial display or the warm-up display.

  • Page 39: Total Counter

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 5-9. TOTAL COUNTER Press [MODE] key. Select TOTAL COUNT by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] scroll key. Press [MODE] key. The number of total count is shown in the display. NOTE • The accumulated number of laminations is displayed. Counts up to 999999999 until counter is reset.

  • Page 40: Adjust Blade Ready Position

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> The display returns to the initial display or the warm-up display when [MODE] is pressed or no keys are pressed for 5 sec. 5-10. ADJUST BLADE READY POSITION Adjust the starting point of the blade according to the width of PLUSTER FILM. The Blade Test will not operate with any of the top covers open.
  • Page 41 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> Press [START] key. The blade moves to its ready position. Press [START] key again. The blade moves to the starting point at the opposite side. Press [START] key again. The blade moves to its ready position. The blade moves in this order by pressing the [START] key.
  • Page 42 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> Press [STOP] key. The display returns to the initial display. When no keys are pressed for 5 seconds, the display returns the initial display.

  • Page 43: Set Cut Mode

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 5-11. SET CUT MODE Blade movement can be set to either one way cutting or two way cutting. The one way cutting is applied when: The paper margins on both sides are not equal because the printing surface is not centered on the paper leaving less margin on one side (i.e.
  • Page 44 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 【CUT ONE WAY 】 Blade does cutting from operation panel side only and goes back to the ready position on the operator side of the machine. This mode applies to the paper which has fewer margin than 0.12”...
  • Page 45 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> CAUTION The adjustment must be done while the machine is not running. Do not attempt to adjust the Decurling Bar while laminations are being made.

  • Page 46: Decurling

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 5-12. DE-CURLING Turn the pull roller lever to the UP position. The heating roller stays in the DOWN position. Pull and move the de-curling lever to the position you want. By leasing the lever it will lock into place.

  • Page 47: Adjust Feeding Pressure

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 5-13. ADJUST FEEDING PRESSURE Adjust the feeding pressure when feeding has a problem or more than one sheet is fed. Loosen the pressure knob. Adjust the pressure by raising/lowering the knob. The knob should be securely fastened.

  • Page 48: Adjust Paper Positioning

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 5-14. ADJUST PAPER POSITIONING The position of the paper in the feeding tray is decided based on the center point marked on the tray. If the positioning is not good, figure out the amount and direction you want to adjust.

  • Page 49: Adjust Film Tension

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 5-15. ADJUST FILM TENSION Adjust the film tension by loosening or tightening the adjustment screw shown in the picture. When the film is too loose, slowly turn the dial clockwise. If the film tension is too tight, turn the dial counter-clockwise.

  • Page 50: Cleaning

    AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 6．CLEANING NOTE Be sure that the machine is unplugged. Before cleaning the machine, turn off and let the machine cool down, as the machine gets very hot. Wipe off stains with a soft cloth. 6-1. CLEANING OF FEEDER SECTION Clean the roller with a soft cloth.
  • Page 51 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> Clean the heating roller. Remove any stuck paper. 6-3. CLEANING OF DISCHARGE Clean the discharge rollers. Remove any stuck paper.
  • Page 52 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 7．TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CHECK IF SOLUTION PAGE ● CUTTING ERROR Cutting blade is not working properly. ・Close the cutter cover. ・Press [RESET] key to put the cutting blade back into the starting position. ・ CAUTION: Do not touch the cutter unit.
  • Page 53 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> the blade. PROBLEM CHECK IF SOLUTION PAGE ● PICK ERROR The first sheet of paper is ・Slide the paper back to the partially fed into the machine. magnetic stop on the Feeder Tray. ・Make the paper flush on the tray.
  • Page 54 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> ・Press [RESET] key. PROBLEM CHECK IF SOLUTION PAGE ● FEEDING ERROR Paper is stuck between the ・Open the feeder cover. feeder section and the ・Remove all the jammed lamination section. paper. ・Press [RESET] key. CAUTION ・Laminating rollers get hot.
  • Page 55 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> Film has ended. ・Remove the empty film roll ・Press [RESET] key. ・Change film roll. CAUTION ・Laminating rollers get hot. Be careful not to get burned. CONTROL FILM/PAPER Occurs when paper is not ERROR set correctly in the lamination area.
  • Page 56 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> ● TEMP. SENSOR ・Turn off the power. SHORT (short- circuited) ・Contact your dealer. ERROR ・CAUTION Do not dismantle the machine. ● MAIN MOTOR ERROR ・Turn off the power. Then turn the power back on. Normally the problem will be solved.
  • Page 57 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> ● [NOT READY] appears After solving problems, [NOT ・Remove paper in the on the display and cannot READY] appears. machine. Set film again. clear. ● More than two sheets Each sheet of paper is too ・Hold the stack of paper...
  • Page 58 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> 8．SPECIFICATIONS Model PLS3311 Processing Speed 40~120” /min (360 sheets/hour based on 12.59” x 17.71” size) Warm-Up Time 10 min. Temperature Setting 140~270°F at room temperature* Laminating Film Exclusive PLUSTER FILM, available in several formulations and widths Feeder Max.
  • Page 59 AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3> Feeder Tray, Extension Tray, Feeder guard, Rear Stacker, Stacker Paper Accessories Guard, Film Spacer, Power Cable, Stand, Instruction Manual, Stand assembly instruction * Warm-up time may differ according to the environment and the settings. (end)

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