GBC 640T User's Manual
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1. 6 1 Loading acaricia is 6 2 Removing and Installing the Print Clamp 6 3 Removing and Installing the Feed Table 6 3 Loading Film Onto the Supply Shafts 6 4 Threading Film with a Threading 6 5 Loading Film by Tacking New Film to Existing Film 6 7 Decaling in TWO Passes 6 8 PPP 6 9 Tips For Threading Pressure Sensitive Adhesive A e 6 9 Pre Coating 6 9 Mounting ONIy ccceeeeccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeneeeeeees 6 9 Film Alignment and 6 10 FIMAINMEE 6 10 SAS criar irene 6 10 Clearing a Film Jam 6 11 Lamination Guide 6 12 7 Operator Maintenance __ Caring for the 640t 7 1 Cleaning The 7 1 Troubleshooting 7 2 NOOO aaroo 7 3 Page 6401 Installation and Operating Instructions Page ii 6401 Installation and Operating Instructions 1 SAFETY Your safety as well as the safety of others is important Before you install or use the machine read and follow all the safety notices carefully in this chap2. 5 4 Upper Film Tension Knob and Brake 5 4 Media Rewinder Tension Knob 5 4 D Lower Film Tension Knob and Brake 5 4 Roller Pressure Handle 5 4 A Mounting amp Laminating Presets 5 4 Roller Pressure 5 4 Media Core Adapter 5 5 Oe 5 5 A Rewinder Core 5 5 Rewinder Shaft cccccceccececeeceeeeeeeceeeeseneeeeees 5 5 Rewinder Cardboard Tube 5 5 D Core 5 5 Unwind Supply 5 5 5 6 A On Off Power 5 6 Circuit Breaker cccccccecssseeceeseeseeseeeeeeesnaeees 5 6 Nomenclature 5 6 Power and Foot 5 6 A Power COmrd ccccccessccceeseecsesseeseaseesseesesseeeeenees 5 6 FOOT OWT 5 6 Control Panels ico 5 7 Temp Section oocccocccccccnnnncncconnnonnnnonannonannonannnnaness 5 7 Speed SECTION 5 7 6 Operation gt General
3. 640t Laminator INSTALLATION amp OPERATION MANUAL Document Number 04048E001 Do not duplicate without written permission 6401 Installation and Operating Instructions The information in this publication is provided for the use of GBC customers General Binding Corporation GBC and it s parent ACCO Brands Corporation make no guarantees or warranties in connection with this publication ACCO and GBC expressly disclaim any liability 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 and ACCO reserve the right to make changes to this publication and to the products described in it without notice Reference in this publication to information or products protected by copyright or patent does not imply or convey any rights or license there under The information contained in this publication may not be reproduced stored transmitted or transferred in whole or in part in any form without the prior and express written permission of ACCO Brands Corporation 6401 Installation and Operating Instructions TABLE OF CONTENTS LSafety __ MY TOS 1 1 E gal cc Rane en ee eee A 1 1 o eee 1 2 2 Warranty __ Limited 90 Day Warranty 2
4. LCD does not illuminate on Laminator not connected to electrical the control panel when the ON OFF switch is in the ON position Insert attachment plug into receptacle Reset Circuit Breaker Circuit Breaker tripped Rollers do not turn Infrared eyes blocked Unblock infrared eyes Feed tray interlock latch not in place Slide interlock latch all the way to the left into the side frame Laminated items are curling Tension between the top and bottom film Adjust tension per Film Tension on page roll is unequal Speed setting too slow Slightly speed up laminator Adhesive deposited on rollers Top and bottom film webs not aligned Align film webs per Film Alignment on page 6 10 Laminate improperly loaded Load film per Loading Film on page 6 2 Unsatisfactory laminate adhesion Insufficient roller pressure Adjust the roller pressure Laminate improperly loaded Load film per procedure outlined per Loading Film on page 6 2 Rollers require cleaning Clean rollers per Cleaning the Rollers page 7 1 Laminated item unsuitable for adhesion Item may be dirty or may have non porous surface that is extremely difficult to laminate Page 2 6401 Installation and Operating Instructions GBC NOTES Page 3 Brands 300 Tower Parkway Lincolnshire IL 60069 3640 In USA call 800 541 0094 www accobrands com www gbc com AC
5. film will be overlapped onto the adhesive of the old film The existing film and the new film will be pulled through the laminator together 1 Remove the print clamp and feed tray Refer to Removing and Installing the Print Clamp on page 6 3 and Removing and Installing the Feed Table on page 6 3 2 Cut the remaining bottom film web between the supply roll and rollers 3 Remove the existing bottom supply roll and replace with new film Refer to Loading Film Onto the Supply Shafts on page 6 4 4 Unroll enough film from the bottom roll of film to tack to the existing bottom film Make sure to carefully align the edges of the films before tacking them together 5 Cut the remaining top film web between the supply roll and rollers Do not allow the adhesive to stick to the rollers or the bottom film 6 Remove the existing top supply roll and replace with new film 7 Unroll enough film from the top supply roll shaft to tack to the existing top film Make sure to carefully align the edges of the films before tacking them together Fig 6 12 New Films Tacked to Old Films 8 Install the feed table and print clamp 9 10 11 12 S Set the speed for the slowest speed setting press RUN or the foot switch Watch the film being pulled through the laminator to ensure that the remaining existing film and the new film are advancing concurrently and evenly Any separation between the films wil
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7. 2 C NOMENCLATURE PLATE Technical information is provided on the Nomenclature Plate Serial Number Voltage Amps Watts Hertz Page 5 6 640t Installation and Operating Instructions POWER CORD AND Foot SWITCH A POWER CORD The Power cord is a 220 VAC NEMA 6 15P and fits a NEMA 6 15R B FooT SwITCH The Foot Switch allows the operator to start and stop the laminator while handling the item to be laminated Press the Foot Switch to run the laminator Release it to stop the laminator When the Foot Switch is used and the Safety Sensor is blocked the speed of the laminator drops to 3 fpm 0 9 mpm When the Feed Table is removed the rollers will rotate if the Foot Switch is pressed The machine will run at 3 fom 0 9 mpm 640t Installation and Operating Instructions CONTROL PANEL A B D E G F H l K J L M Fig 5 13 Control Panel A Ready Indicator The Ready Indicator informs the operator that the machine has reached the desired set temp of the Top Main Roller B Temperature Display The Temperature Display shows the Set Temperature of the laminator C Speed Display The Speed Display shows the set speed of the laminator TEMP SECTION D MES Measure Press MES to show the actual Top Main Roller Temperature E Temp Arrow Up To increase the Top Main Roller temperature press and hold F Temp Arrow Down To decrease the Top Main Roller temperatu
8. and on the serial plate located on the rear of the laminator Contact an electrician should the attachment plug provided with the laminator not match the receptacles at your location A WARNING Do not attempt to service or repair the laminator Failure to observe this warning could result in severe personal injury or death Disconnect the plug from the receptacle and contact your dealer or distributor when one or more of the following has occurred e The power supply cord or attachment plug is damaged e Liquid has been spilled into the laminator e The laminator is malfunctioning after being mishandled e The laminator does not operate as described in these instructions A CAUTION The receptacle must be located near the equipment and easily accessible Disconnect the attachment plug from the receptacle to which it is connected and keep the power supply cord in your possession while moving the laminator Page 1 2 6401 Installation and Operating Instructions 2 WARRANTY LIMITED 90 Day WARRANTY GBC warrants to the original purchaser for a period of ninety days on labor and on parts after installation that this laminator is free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service GBC s obligation under this limited warranty is limited to replacement or repair at GBC s option of any part found defective by GBC without charge for material or labor This product may have additional servic
9. of the threading card into the two films at the nip the point between the two pressure rollers until the card and films are slightly past the nip Page 6 6 Fig 6 11 Threading Card Inserted Between Films 9 Move the roller pressure handle to where it applies pressure to the threading card 10 Press RUN on the control panel or while pressing the foot switch guide the threading card into the machine until the rollers pull the card on their own A WARNING Keep your fingers and hands away from the nip point while the machine is running they could be trapped and crushed in the rollers Clothing jewelry and long hair could be caught in the rollers and pull you in 11 Release the card and ensure that both films and card are being pulled into the laminator The card will guide the film webs into the rollers 12 Press STOP or release the foot switch 13 Replace the feed table and print clamp Refer to Removing and Installing the Print Clamp on page 6 3 and Removing and Installing the Feed Table on page 6 3 14 Check the film alignment and adjust the tension if needed See Film Alignment on page 6 10 6401 Installation and Operating Instructions LOADING FILM BY TACKING NEw FILM To EXISTING FILM The following describes a method for loading film whereby the existing film on the rollers may be used in place of the threading card to draw the new film through the laminator Leading edges of the new
10. 9 S FiLM ALIGNMENT AND TENSION FILM ALIGNMENT The top and bottom supply rolls must be aligned as Closely as possible Misalignment can cause adhesives to stick to the rollers Measure here Fig 6 18 Measuring Points on a Typical Laminator To align the supply rolls 1 Use a ruler to measure the distance between the left edge of the roll to the side frame 2 Measure the distance between the right side of the roll to the side frame 3 Shift the roll side to side to ensure that the two measurements are equal Page 6 10 640t Installation and Operating Instructions FILM TENSION Proper film tension Known as brake tension is the minimum amount required to eliminate wrinkles in the finished item As the film roll becomes smaller tension increases thus the adjustment needs to be loosened Film tension should be checked occasionally to ensure that the adjustment is correct The film should be taut with no gaps between the film and pressure rollers A properly adjusted roll of film should not require excessive force to turn by hand Film tension should be enough to introduce a minor amount of drag as the film unrolls Insufficient tension causes wrinkles while too much tension causes stretching necking Uneven tension between the top and bottom rolls create curl Too much upper tension creates upward curl Too much lower tension bottom causes downward curl Fig 6 19 Tension Adjustment Knobs and M
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12. andle 2 Cut the remaining top and bottom films just ahead of the pressure rollers Do not allow the remaining film to pass through the laminator if there is any exposed adhesive Pull the remaining film out the front of the machine CAUTION Be careful to not cut the pressure rollers Failure to observe this notice can result in damage to the rollers Fig 6 7 Supply Shafts Page 6 4 640t Installation and Operating Instructions If the unwind supply shaft Fig 6 7 Unwind Supply Shafts is on the machine grasp the bearing end and lift it out of the cradle Fig 6 8 Supply Shaft Cradle End Then pull the left end out of the brake hub Fig 6 8 Supply Shaft Cradle End Do the previous steps for the top and bottom supply shafts Slide the core off the shaft and core adaptors Tip Twist the shaft while pulling to remove the core easier Clean the pressure rollers if needed See 7 Operator Maintenance on page 7 1 6401 Installation and Operating Instructions To load films onto the supply shafts 1 If the supply shaft is on the machine grasp the bearing end and lift it out of the cradle Then pull the left end out of the brake hub This applies to the top and bottom supply shafts 2 Slide the new roll on to the shaft and core adaptors referring to Fig 6 3 Poly in and Poly out Films on page 6 2 to determine how the film unwinds from the roll Use the set scre
13. ation e Whenever possible pull the remaining web of film out the front of the laminator after the finished item has been removed PRE COATING BOARDS You may wish to pre coat mounting boards ahead of PSA mounting film time with PSA mounting film Fig 6 16 Laminator Ready for Pre Coating Boards To pre coat boards 1 Load the laminator as shown in Fig 6 16 Laminator Ready for Pre Coating Boards 2 Adjust the roller pressure handle to the proper mounting setting Start a leader board into the rollers 4 Press RUN or the foot switch 5 Continue feeding one board after another Tip Butt the leading edge of the next board to the trailing edge of the previous one to ensure an even application of film 6 Press STOP when the last board exits the machine MOUNTING ONLY 5 This process requires decaled item with PSA mounting adhesive Refer to the Jo run the second pass instructions in the Decaling In Two Passes section of this chapter An alternative method is to use a PSA pre treated board on page 6 8 figure 6 15 ROLL TO ROLL Load and thread the film and media as described in Loading Film Onto the Supply Shafts and Threading Film with a Threading Card After you have finished step 14 attach the web to the rear rewind tube with masking tape Release liner PSA overlam Rear rewind Adhesive back media Fig 6 17 Laminator Ready for Roll to Roll Page 6
14. e coverage Please see your invoice for information on length of any additional coverage or call your local service center for more information THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR PROMISES INCONSISTENT WITH OR IN ADDITION TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE UNAUTHORIZED AND SHALL NOT BE BINDING UPON GBC IN NO EVENT SHALL GBC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER OR NOT FORESEEABLE z 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 repaired altered moved or installed by anyone other than GBC or its authorized agents or if incompatible film was used GBC s obligation under this limited warranty does not include routine maintenance cleaning adjustment normal cosmetic or mechanical wear or freight charges Without limiting the generality of the previous paragraph GBC s obligation under this limited warranty does not include 1 Damage caused to the rollers by knives razors or other sharp tools by any foreign objects falling into the working area of the laminator or by cleaning the laminator with solutions or materials that harm its surfaces 2 Damage caused by adhesives nor 3 Damage caused by li
15. ection in this chapter To web load films the machine 1 Remove the print clamp and feed tray Refer to Removing and Installing the Print Clamp on page 6 3 and Removing and Installing the Feed Table on page 6 8 2 Pull the top film down thread it under the idler bar and pull the film back up to the take up core 3 Lightly tape both corners of the film to the take up core Ensure that the film is pulled evenly and that no bulges exist at either end of the idler bar 4 Using avery sharp utility knife lightly score the laminating film approximately 4 in 10 cm above the upper pressure roller Be careful to not cut through the release liner 5 Pull the laminating film away from the liner and drape it over the front of the pressure rollers so that it extends to a little past the bottom of the top pressure roller Page 6 5 6401 Installation and Operating Instructions Fig 6 9 Top Film Draped Over the Pressure Rollers and Release Liner Attached to Take up 6 Pull the mounting film or Kraft paper up to about even with the top of the top pressure roller without touching the sticky laminating film 7 While pulling evenly carefully align the edges of the mounting film with the laminating film and press the two together It is important that the tension is even from one end of the supply rolls to the other Fig 6 10 Bottom Film or Kraft Paper Stuck to Top Film 8 Press the straight edge
16. engage press the Emergency Stop Switch and roller movement stops To disengage turn the Emergency Stop Switch clockwise once the emergency condition has been resolved D FRONT FEED TABLE The feed table is used to position items for laminating and mounting When the feed table is removed the laminator runs at 3 fom 0 9 m when you press the foot switch The feed table is removed only when you load film S CONTROL PANEL AND PRINT CLAMP Fig 5 6 Control Panel and Print Clamp and Lock Release Latch A CONTROL PANEL amp DISPLAY Allows the operator to control the speed and temperature of the rollers B PRINT CLAMP Lock RELEASE LATCH The Print Clamp helps keep prints against the feed table while being fed into the rollers Release the Lock Release Latch when using mounting boards Page 5 3 a TENSION CONTROLS Fig 5 7 Tension Knobs and Brakes A RELEASE LINER TENSION KNOB Use the Release Liner Tension Knob to increase and decrease the amount of Pull that is being applied to the release liner This prevents the release liner from being pulled into the laminator or the film from wrapping around the rewind tube B UPPER FILM TENSION KNOB AND BRAKE The Upper Film Tension Knob and Brake allows the operator to increase or decrease the film web tension as needed to reduce curl and wrinkles C MEDIA REWINDER TENSION KNOB The Media Rewinder Tension Knob allows the operator to adjust the amount
17. fting tilting or attempting to position the laminator other than rolling it on its castors across an uneven surfaces FOR EUROPEAN UNION RESIDENTS ONLY This guarantee does not affect the legal rights which consumers have under applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods Page 2 1 6401 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 2 2 6401 Installation and Operating Instructions 3 SPECIFICATIONS 640t Maximum film roll diameter Operating Speed e Variable 3 to 16 fpm 0 8 to 4 m Fixed fom 0 9 m Dimensions e Width 78 in 198 cm e Height 48 in 122 cm e Depth 30 in 76 cm e Weight 350 Ibs 273 kg Electrical Requirements e Voltage 220 VAC 60 Hz e Current 9 Amps e Power 2000 W e U S Receptacle NEMA 6 15R NOTE The 640t laminator has a fixed speed in reverse or when using the foot pedal with the feed table removed Fig 3 1 640t Dimensions Shown in Inches cm Page 3 1 S FCC NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiated radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to
18. ination Page 6 2 640t Installation and Operating Instructions IMPORTANT The top and bottom rolls of laminating film must be the same width Always change the top and bottom supply rolls at the same time The film will wrap around the rollers if e both rolls of film are allowed to run completely off its core e Only one roll is used Different widths of rolls are loaded together e Either roll is loaded with the adhesive side against a roller There are two methods of loading film e Using a threading card e Tacking new film to existing film These are described in Threading Film with a Threading Card on page 6 5 and Loading Film by Tacking New Film to Existing Film on page 6 7 Prior to loading film the print clamp and feed table need to be removed 640t Installation and Operating Instructions REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE PRINT CLAMP The print clamp guides prints into the rollers It should be removed when mounting items to thicker boards It also needs to be removed to install films and when cleaning the rollers WARNING Keep fingers and hands away from the rollers when the machine is running They could be trapped and crushed in the rollers Clothing jewelry and long hair could be caught in the rollers and pull you into them Fig 6 4 Print Clamp and Release Latch A Print Clamp B Release Latch To remove the print clamp 1 Slide and hold either the left o
19. irection Set the speed to min Press and hold REVERSE on the control panel CAUTION Be careful to not cut the pressure rollers when cutting the film Failure to observe this notice can result in damage to the rollers To clear a jam 1 Immediately press STOP to stop the machine 2 Remove the print clamp and feed tray Do one of the following a Pull one of the webs while running the laminator in reverse b Cut the film near the rollers set the pressure adjustment to 1 2 and pull the film out the back of the machine Cut the film near the rollers set the pressure adjustment to 1 2 grasp the loose ends of the web and pull straight out the front of the machine 4 Replace the feed tray and print clamp See Removing and Installing the Feed Table on page 6 3 and Removing and Installing the Print Clamp on page 6 3 5 Re load the film if necessary See Loading Film on page 6 2 Page 6 11 6401 Installation and Operating Instructions LAMINATION GUIDE This manual provides general guidelines and is only a general reference guide Different settings may be suitable as the lamination time and materials change Test materials before running good materials through the machine e Do not attempt to laminate abrasive or metal objects such as staples paper clips and glitter as they may damage the rollers e Do not force items into the nip area of the rollers An item that is no
20. l require stopping the motor immediately and the situation corrected Release the foot switch or press STOP once the newly threaded film completely exits the laminator Check the film alignment and adjust the tension if needed See Film Alignment on page 6 10 Page 6 7 6401 Installation and Operating Instructions DECALING IN TwO PASSES 4 Guide the item into the rollers Decaling is where you laminate items and then 5 Once the item has cleared the back of the mount them on other materials such as Foam Core machine release the foot switch or press STOP or mounting board It is performed in two passes The first pass laminates and applies the mounting 6 Remove the web and trim out the encapsulated adhesive encapsulating the item The second pass item mounts it on rigid material To run the second pass This two pass operation requires pressure sensitive laminating film on the top supply shaft and pressure Unweb unload the films the laminator before running sensitive mounting film on the bottom supply shaft the second pass Refer to Fig 6 14 Configurations for Poly in and Poly out Films for the proper configuration of Poly in or Poly out film O Print over roller and idler bar PSA Film Release liner Release liner Fig 6 15 Laminator Ready for Mounting PSA mounting film 1 Adjust the roller pressure handle to the proper Fig 6 13 Laminator Loaded for Decaling the First Pass mo
21. minated are introduced to the laminator e The Upper Main Roller is heated The temperature is controlled by the Control Panel e The Upper Main Roller can be raised or lowered using the Roller Pressure Handle B LOWER MAIN ROLLER The Lower Main Roller is driven and advances media into the nip The Lower Main Roller is not heated C SAFETY SENSOR The Safety Photo Sensor prevents entanglement entrapment and inadvertent contact with the rollers The sensors are located on each side of the machine in front of the bottom roller They stop the machine when a hand or object blocks the invisible beam if you are not using the foot switch When the foot switch is used the speed drops to 3 fom 0 9 WARNING Keep your fingers and hands away from the nip point Failure to observe this warning could result in severe personal injury 640t Installation and Operating Instructions EMERGENCY STOP AND TABLE y Fig 5 5 Emergency Stop Button and Table Components A TABLE INTERLOCK HOLE When the table is down the latch engages this hole B TABLE INTERLOCK The Table Interlock latch locks the feed table into position and activates an interlock switch The latch is located on the left underside of the feed table Move the latch to the right to release the table Then lift the table upwards and away from the laminator C EMERGENCY STOP The Emergency Stop Switch is on the left side of the 640t laminator To
22. of pull on the finished media D LOWER FILM TENSION KNOB AND BRAKE The Lower Film Tension Knob and Brake allows the operator to increase or decrease the film or media web tension as needed to reduce curl and wrinkles Page 5 4 640t Installation and Operating Instructions BOER PRESSURE HANDLE ATAT iii E ds b mo Fig 5 8 Roller Pressure Handle A MOUNTING amp LAMINATING PRESETS Mounting and Laminating Presets are located on the side cover The decal describes the gap and downward pressure B ROLLER PRESSURE HANDLE The Roller Pressure Handle adjusts the amount of roller pressure needed for various laminating and mounting applications Pull the handle away from the laminator rotate it to the desired pressure and press it into the desired slot Three main function settings are provided IMPORTANT Use a pressure setting that is appropriate for the material you are laminating or mounting Release Provides the widest opening of 1 2 in 1 6 to 12 7 mm between the pressure rollers and takes pressure off the rollers This is used when installing new rolls of film When the machine not in use put the handle in this position Mounting Used when bonding to a rigid substrate such as mounting boards Thickness range is 1 16 to 1 2 in 1 6 to 12 7 mm Laminating Used to adhere materials in multiple substrates The two po
23. otor The machine is equipped with external tension knobs located on the left side Turning the knobs clockwise increases the tension while counterclockwise decreases the tension Refer to Tension Controls on page 5 4 6401 Installation and Operating Instructions Testing the Web After webbing the machine it is important that the films run straight and evenly To test the web 1 Set the roller pressure handle to an appropriate position 2 Press RUN or the foot switch and run approximately 6 in 10 cm of laminate 3 Press STOP or release the foot switch 4 Visually inspect the top and bottom films where they enter the nip The films should be tight against the rollers at both ends lf they are not use the tension adjustment knobs to tighten the loose supply film brake and run another test 5 Ensure that the release liner take up is keeping the liner tight against the idler bar Use the upper film supply tension knob to properly tension the release liner 6 Run test materials before laminating good materials S CLEARING FILM JAM WRAP UP Film jams wrap ups may occur if the film is loaded backwards or if the area at which film exits the equipment is blocked The film when jammed wraps around the rollers Jams also occur if something is too large to pass through the rollers Determine the best course of action to clear the jam It may be necessary to rotate the rollers in the reverse d
24. pair recommended for items to be laminated the laminator Failure to observe this warning could result in severe personal injury or death 2 The laminator should be located so that when not using the rear rewind exiting film drops freely Disconnect the plug from the receptacle and contact to the floor or to a table that is lower than the exit your dealer or distributor when one or more of the point of the laminator Accumulation of laminate following has occurred immediately behind the laminator as it exits the equipment may cause the film to wrap around e The power supply cord or attachment plug is the rollers jamming the machine damaged e Liquid has been spilled into the laminator 3 Avoid locating the laminator near sources of heat e The laminator is malfunctioning after being or cold The laminator should not be in the direct mishandled path of forced heated or cooled air e The laminator does not operate as described in these instructions 4 Connect the attachment plug provided with the laminator to a suitably grounded outlet only PRIOR TO INSTALLATION Inspect the package for damage Shipping damage should be brought to the immediate attention of the delivering carrier Page 4 1 6401 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 4 2 640t Installation and Operating Instructions 5 FEATURE GUIDE This chapter helps you identify the main components of the laminator Release liner take up Top film supply
25. r proper positions Your fingers and hands could be trapped and crushed in the rollers Clothing jewelry and long hair could be caught in the rollers and pull you into them Fig 6 2 Roller Pressure Handle 3 Set the Roller Pressure Handle for the thickness of the item that is to be laminated or mounted 4 Set the desired speed on the control panel 5 Press RUN or the foot switch The rollers will begin to turn 6 Position the item or items to be laminated or mounted on the feed table 7 Push the item s squarely into the roller nip point where the two rollers meet Additional items can be laminated or mounted without stopping and starting the machine 8 Release the foot switch or press STOP to stop the laminator when all of the items have completely exited the rear of the machine Page 6 1 S LOADING FILM The 640t laminator runs poly in and poly out pressure sensitive adhesive PSA films Poly in means the adhesive side of the film is on the inside of the film roll Poly out means the adhesive is on the outside of the film roll Poly in Adhesive surface N Polyester surface Poly out Adhesive surface S Polyester surface Fig 6 3 Poly in and Poly out Films The machine can perform four functions e Decaling laminating and applying an adhesive to the back of the item e Mounting using one film e Mounting using no film e Roll to roll over lam
26. r right latch towards the center of the laminator 2 Lift the end of the print clamp up while disengaging the opposite end To install the print clamp 1 Position one end of the print clamp so that its latch engages into its locking hole 2 Lower the other end while retracting the latch so that the latch lines up with its locking hole 3 Release the latch and ensure that both latches are engaged S REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE FEED TABLE The feed table should not be removed except to install films When the table is off the laminator runs at a fixed dl of 3 fom 0 9 Fig 6 5 Table Interlock Latch To remove the feed table 1 Slide the feed table latch to the right 2 Lift the table upwards and away from the laminator To install the feed table 1 Place the table on the machine 2 Slide the feed table latch to the left Page 6 3 S LOADING FILM ONTO THE SUPPLY SHAFTS If you are loading film for the first time skip these instructions and start with the instructions Jo load films onto the supply shafts page 6 5 If you are replacing existing films perform the following set of instructions Jo remove existing films on page 6 4 TAMIL AWD 1 L a WAN ie Fig 6 6 Roller Pressure Handle To remove existing films Refer to Figs 6 6 through 6 8 1 Put the roller pressure handle to 1 2 A in Fig 6 6 Roller Pressure H
27. radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense CANADA CLASS A NOTICE Avis CANADA CLASSE This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de las Classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Page 3 2 6401 Installation and Operating Instructions MODIFICATIONS Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by General Binding Corporation an ACCO Brands Corporation may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC and or by Industry Canada to operate this equipment Toutes modifications apport es a ce dispositif et non approuvees par General Binding Corporation an ACCO Brands Corporation annuleront le droit accord a l utilisateur par le FCC et ou par Industrie Canada de faire fonctionner cet equipement 6401 Installation and Operating Instructions 4 INSTALLATION This chapter describes how to install the machine INSTALLATION There are no operator serviceable parts to the machine other than periodic cleaning Refer to To set up the laminator for the first time 7 Operator Maintenance on page 7 1 1 Place the laminator on a stable flat surface capable of supporting the weight of the machine A An additional work surface near the laminator is WARNING Do not attempt to service or re
28. rapped and crushed in the rollers Clothing jewelry and long hair could be caught in the rollers and pull you into them WARNINGS Do not attempt to service or repair the laminator e Do not connect the laminator to an electrical supply or attempt to operate the laminator until you have completely read these instructions Maintain these instructions in a convenient location for future reference e To guard against injury the following safety precautions must be observed when installing and using the laminator Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe bodily damage or death GENERAL e Keep hands long hair loose clothing and articles such as necklaces or ties away from the front of the rollers to avoid entanglement and entrapment e Do not use the laminator for other than its intended purpose e Do not place the laminator on an unstable cart stand or table An unstable surface may cause the laminator to fall resulting in serious bodily injury Avoid quick stops excessive force and uneven floor surfaces when moving the laminator e Do not defeat or remove electrical and mechanical safety equipment such as interlocks shields and guards e Do not insert objects unsuitable for lamination or expose the equipment to liquids Page 1 1 6401 Installation and Operating Instructions ELECTRICAL The laminator should be connected only to a source of power as indicated in these instructions
29. re press and hold G HOT For the factory preset temperature of the Top Main Roller press HOT H COLD For the factory preset temperature of the Top Main Roller press COLD SPEED SECTION Speed Arrow Up Symbol To increase the Roller speed press and hold J Speed Arrow Down Symbol To Decrease the Roller speed press and hold K RUN Press and release RUN for continuous running L STOP Press STOP to stop the machine M REV Reverse Press and hold REV to reverse the direction of the rollers Release REV to stop When in the reverse mode the machine will operate at fom 0 9mpm Page 5 6401 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 5 8 640t Installation and Operating Instructions 6 OPERATION This chapter describes how to use the laminator to Operate the machine Load films web the machine Laminate items Mount items GENERAL OPERATION These instructions assume that the films have been loaded For information about loading films see Loading Film on page 6 2 Fig 6 1 Control Panel S To run the laminator 1 Turn the laminator On I with the power switch located at the back of the machine The Display Fig 6 1 Control Panel is e Set at COLD or 32 e Speed 9 e Ready to run 2 Set the Roller Pressure Handle for High Lamination Fig 6 2 Roller Pressure Handle WARNING Make sure the print clamp and feed tray are in thei
30. shaft Pressure roller Safety sensor Feed table i a Control panel Feed table interlock latch under table Roller pressure Bottom supply shaft handle Foot switch Fig 5 1 Laminator Identification FILM SHAFTS A Release Liner Take up Rewinds the release liner of pressure sensitive films It consists of a shaft core adapters and cardboard core B Upper Unwind Supply Shaft Holds the upper medium supply on the laminator C Lower Unwind Supply Shaft Holds the lower medium supply on the laminator Fig 5 2 Take up and Supply Shafts Page 5 1 S IDLER BARS UNWIND SHAFTS REWIND SHAFTS Fig 5 3 Idler Bars Unwind Shafts Rewind Shafts A UPPER REWIND B UPPER UNWIND SUPPLY SHAFT LowER UNWIND SUPPLY SHAFT The Lower Idler directs Kraft Paper or images to the Lower Main Roller D UPPER IDLER The Upper Idler directs the film around the roller and is used as a point of release when using PSA films The release liner will be separated and redirected to the Rewinder Not shown Lower Idler Bar and Lower Rear Rewind Page 5 2 640t Installation and Operating Instructions ROLLERS AND SAFETY SENSOR Fig 5 4 Upper Lower Main Rollers and Safety Sensor A UPPER MAIN ROLLER The Upper Main Roller lowers onto the Lower Main Roller to create the nip or the point at which the top and bottom rollers come into contact and the point at which the items to be la
31. sitions are low right and high left pressure 6401 Installation and Operating Instructions MEDIA CORE ADAPTER Fig 5 9 Media Core Adapter The Media Core Adapters hold and lock the rolls of film and release liner on the shafts to prevent side to side shifting Grippers on the Core Adapters ensure proper tension on the film The Supply Shaft Core Adaptors lock in place with a set screw The release liner take up Core Adaptors are held in place by friction REWINDER A REWINDER CORE ADAPTERS The Rewinder Core Adapters are held in place using friction They adapt to the provided 2 1 4 inch cardboard tube and most media tubes B REWINDER SHAFT The Rewinder Shaft supports the Rewinder Core Chucks and tube C REWINDER CARDBOARD TUBE The Rewinder Cardboard tube carries the release liner and media ADAPTORS The Core Adaptors hold film and media E UNWIND SUPPLY SHAFT The Unwind Supply Shaft holds film and media Page 5 5 Fig 5 11 Power Panel A ON OFF POWER SWITCH The On Off Power Switch is located at the back of the machine Press the I on the switch to turn it on The LCD will illuminate The off position marked 0 turns the machine off CIRCUIT BREAKER The Circuit Breaker will trip if there is too much load Wait for 1 minute after the Circuit Breaker trips and press the switch to reset If the machine fails to reset see Troubleshooting on page 7
32. t easily drawn into the laminator by the rollers is probably too thick to laminate e Wrinkles may result if an attempt is made to reposition an item once it has been grasped by the rollers e Do not stop the laminator before an item has completely exited the pressure rollers Even momentary stop may cause a mark on the laminated item e Good consistent lamination is a result of combining proper tension and roller pressure e Do not combine thick and thin items at the same time as this will result in a poor edge seal around the thinner material Page 6 12 6401 Installation and Operating Instructions 7 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE CARING FOR THE 640T LAMINATOR The only maintenance required by the operator is to periodically clean the rollers The following procedure will help keep the rollers free of dirt and adhesive which has been deposited along the edge of the laminating film Proper alignment of the rolls of film reduces the amount of adhesive on the rollers Perform only the routine maintenance procedures referred to in these instructions A WARNINGS e Do not attempt to service or repair the laminator e Do not apply any cleaning fluids or solvents to the rollers Some solvents and fluids could damage the rollers e Keep fingers and hands away from the rollers when the machine is running They could be trapped and crushed in the rollers Clothing jewelry and long hair could be caught in the rollers and p
33. ter In this instruction manual and on the laminator you will find important safety notices regarding the laminator Read all of the instructions and save these instructions for further use A The safety alert symbol precedes each safety notice in this manual The symbol indicates a potential personal safety hazard to you or others as well as laminator or property damage AN This safety alert symbol indicates a potential electrical shock It warns you to not open the laminator and expose yourself to hazardous voltage The following warnings are found on the 640t laminator Riesgo de choque l q Risque de Electrical shock prada secousse hazard de Adentro no hay BIRCH ICUS o not open Ne pas ouvrir No user piezas reparables Pas de pi ces por el usuario f serviceable r parables par parts inside Mantenimiento Putilisat e solamente por utilisateur Refer servicing to personal calificado Entretien qualified service seulement personnel personnel qualifi This safety notice means that you could be seriously hurt or killed if you open the laminator and expose yourself to hazardous voltage PUNTO POINT DE PINCH POINT PINCHAMIENTO PINCEMENT between rollers entre rodillos entre les rouleaux Mantener manos y Tenir mains Keep hands and dedos a distancia doigts a l cart fingers away This safety notice means that your fingers and hands could be t
34. ull you in Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe personal injury or death or damage the machine CLEANING THE ROLLERS Keeping the rollers clean ensures that your finished items will not be damaged by dirt and adhesives Clean the rollers with a clean damp lint free cloth If there are any adhesive build ups you may use isopropyl alcohol instead of water e Never clean rollers with abrasive sharp or pointed objects e Do not use any other cleaning agents other than those listed above e Accumulated adhesive deposits on the rollers cause damage to the rollers Rotate the rollers at the lowest speed setting on the control panel S To clean the rollers and idler bar 1 Remove the print clamp and feed table Refer to Removing and Installing the Print Clamp on page 6 3 and Removing and Installing the Feed Table on page 6 3 2 Remove the film from the laminator Refer to Loading Film Onto the Supply Shafts on page 6 4 3 Use the dampened cloth to remove any dust dirt and other foreign materials from the rollers 4 Press and release the foot switch to rotate the rollers to an unclean portion Keep your hands fingers pad and rag away while running the machine Be sure to remove all adhesive and dirt 5 Install the feed table and print clamp Page 7 1 6401 Installation and Operating Instructions TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action
35. unting setting with Film Poly in Shown 2 Set the motor speed to min 3 Peel back the leading edge of the release liner of the laminated item approximately 4 inches 10 cm 4 Place the item on the mount board 5 Tack the exposed adhesive edge of the item from the center out to the leading edge of the board Be sure to not introduce wrinkles or air bubbles Fig 6 14 Configurations for Poly in and Poly out Films To run the first pass 6 Butt the leading edge of the board up against the 1 Load the laminator as shown in Fig 6 13 rollers Laminator Loaded for Decaling the First Pass with Film Poly in Shown 7 Drape the encapsulated item over the idler bar Do not allow the print to flop backwards 2 Adjust the roller pressure handle to the proper laminating setting 8 Press RUN or the foot switch 3 Place the item to be laminated on the feed table 9 Immediately grasp the release liner for separation and press RUN or the foot switch as the board is pulled into the rollers Do not allow the release liner to be pulled into the rollers Page 6 8 6401 Installation and Operating Instructions 10 After the board has cleared the rollers release the foot switch or press STOP MOUNTING Tips FOR THREADING PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE PSA FILM e Use Kraft paper for one sided lamination e Refer to Fig 6 14 Configurations for Poly in and Poly out Films for the proper film configur
36. ws in the core adaptors to move the adaptors if needed 3 Insert the hex end of the shaft into its brake hub and then insert the bearing end in its cradle See Fig 6 7 Supply Shafts and Fig 6 8 Supply Shaft Cradle End 4 Center each supply roll on the shafts by doing the following Also see Film Alignment on page 6 10 a Use a ruler to measure from the left edge of the roll to the left side frame b Do the same on the right side c Shift the roll side to side so that both measurements are equal It is important that the edges of the films are aligned so that adhesive does not stick to the rollers 5 Center the take up core on its shaft S THREADING FILM WITH A THREADING CARD The following procedure uses a film threading card that is sometimes provided with new rolls of film If one is not provided a scrap of cardboard or poster board with a straight edge is suitable Either can be reused Prior to loading film remove the print clamp and feed table Note These instructions are for loading laminating and mounting films for decaling The top supply shaft is used for laminating films and the bottom supply shaft is used for mounting film or Kraft paper If you are not applying mounting film to a laminate Kraft paper should be used on the bottom supply shaft to prevent adhesive from sticking to the rollers For more information about loading films for other processes refer to the appropriate s
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