LAMINATING WITH ROLL FILM
Refer to the instruction sheet packed with each box for specific information on the roll film you are using. We recommend using low temperature adhesives on either a 3 or 5 mil construction.
The Phoenix is designed for roll films to laminate one side of a print,
If you are laminating
If you are simultaneously mounting and laminating using a heat activated board, we recommend using boards which use a low temperature adhesive (i.e. below 160ºF). Set the temperature to ‘Pouch’ and the speed to the ‘Rabbit’ setting.
1.Set the Control Knob to the 3/16” thickness setting.
2.Mount you laminate roll on the top roll dispensing bar/supply mandrel. Note: The Roll should be mounted on the Phoenix such that the film is being pulled from the bottom of the roll so that you are looking at the adhesive or dull sized of the film.
3.Pull the film from the roll, place it be- hind the idler bar and drape the film over the top roller and roller nip opening (the adhesive on the film should begin to ’wet- out’ or activate.
4.Using a Threading board (3/16” thick is supplied with the Phoenix Roll Kit), push the threading board into the nip of the roll- ers. Turn the Motor control on and select either the ‘Rabbit’ or ‘Turtle’ speeds. The threading board will be automatically pulled through the Phoenix with your roll film.
5.Inspect the film on the top roll of the Phoenix. It should be smooth and taught against the roll. If it is not, pull the thread- ing board on the back of the Phoenix until the film smooths out. Once smooth, you are ready to laminate.
6.Ensure that the PHOENIX rollers are turned on and set either at the ‘Rabbit’ speed. With the Heat is on, set at the ‘Roll’ setting and the LED light is Yellow indicating the roll temperature is ready to use.
7.Set the Control Knob to match the thick- ness of the board you will be using.
8.Insert your board (either the sled with your print/mounted print/or heat activated board. with your print into the nip of the rollers. It will automatically be pulled through the laminator and
9.If laminating more than one print, insert it after the first print is done. Check the film on the roll face first. If it has some wrinkles, pull you first print unit they disap- pear and adjust the tension on the dispens- ing bar to maintain the film being smooth on the roll face.
10.Trim your print after it exits the Phoe-
nix.
Note: If your laminate appears cloudy or your print is not fully adhered to the board, adjust the speed to the ’Turtle’ setting and reprocess your pouch board.
Caution: Do not trim near the rollers. Cuts and nicks in the roller can effect the quality of your laminating and re- quire maintenance. Cuts and nicks in the roll face are not covered by the Warranty.
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