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2.	Shims: Set to the thickness of the material being		2.	Laminating Roll Pressure: 30-40%.
	used for mounting.		.	Speed: 0-6 fpm (0-3 cpm).
.	Upper Laminator Roll Pressure: 10–30%.		4.	Upper Laminator Roll Heat: 230°F (110 °C).

4.	Speed:	fpm (1 m/min).	5.	Lower Laminator Roll Heat: 32°F (0 °C).

5.	Upper Laminator Roll Heat: 240°F (115 °C).		6.	Cooling: Optional.

1.	Lay the print on the board. Using a tack iron, tack		3URFHGXUHrial is optional. It is a good procedure for long runs.

	the leading edge of the print down onto the board
	so it is held in place.		Feed the work into the nip with the leading edge tight
2.	Put a piece of contact/release paper over the print
			and entering the nip evenly from side to side. For thin
	and board. Otherwise, adhesive will be applied to		paper from electrostatic printers in roll form it is best to
	the laminating roll, which can cause damage and		fold over the leading edge approximately 6 inches to
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2.	Mount the film and web as shown in diagram
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	lowering the upper main roll using the hand crank.		1.	Run the print through to apply adhesive and lami-

4.	Laminator Roll Pressure: 10–30%.			nate.
5.	Speed:	fpm (1 m/min).	2.	Trim to slightly larger than the desired finished
6.	Upper Laminator Roll Heat: 240°F (115 °C).			size.

1.Lay the print on the board. Using a tack iron, tack the leading edge of the print down onto the board so it is held in place.

2.Feed the print/board package through the nip.

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Laminator specifications

The GBC Laminator is a versatile and reliable tool designed for both home and office use, providing an efficient solution for preserving and enhancing documents through lamination. This innovative device offers a range of features, technologies, and characteristics that make it a popular choice among users who require high-quality lamination for various purposes.

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