Hot laminating, Reverse function, Service, Guarantee

Hot laminating

1Plug the laminator into a convenient power socket.

2Switch on the power switch ( I ) , the Red light will illuminate to indicate that the power is on.

3Select the appropriate temperature/pouch setting for the thickness of pouch.

4The laminator will pre-heat for approximately 3-4 minutes.

5Whilst the laminator is pre heating, you can prepare your item to be laminated by placing it centrally into the correct sized pouch, leaving the sealed edge intact.

6When the required temperature is reached the Green light will come on.

7Gently insert the pouch, sealed edge first, squarely between the entry guides into the front of the laminator until it engages with automatic feed rollers.

8The pouch will move through the unit and exit at rear.

9During the laminating process the Green light may go off as heat is absorbed by the laminate. Always wait until the Green light is on before laminating your next document.

JAlways turn your laminator OFF after use. ( O ).

Reverse function

mCAUTION: Do not try to force the pouch into the laminator or try to pull the pouch out. This will damage (and could break) the laminator as well as not allowing for proper processing of the laminating pouch.

There is a reverse feature included on the on/off button ( 1 ) of the machine. If you need to retrieve a document during lamination:

1Press the reverse button.

2With the other hand gently hold the pouch and document.

3If the pouch has gone completely into the machine and is not sticking out of the front or back, there is nothing you can do. Do not try to open the machine. This can be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.

Service

•Do not attempt to repair the machine yourself as there are no serviceable components within the machine. Never open up the machine.

•Repair should only be carried out by an authorised service representative.

Guarantee

Operation of this machine is guaranteed for two years from date of purchase, subject to normal use. Within the guarantee period, ACCO Brands Europe will at its own discretion either repair or replace the defective machine free of charge. Defects due to misuse or use for inappropriate purposes are not covered under the guarantee. Proof of date of purchase will be required. Repairs or alterations made by

Photo laminating

1Your GBC H405/H415 Laminator will laminate photographs without the need for special pouches. Photographs have a sealed plastic surface that can produce disappointing results on some laminators as the adhesive will show as bubbles on the surface of the photograph.

2Heavily coloured inkjet copies and varnished printed pages will also have excellent results on this laminator with standard pouches.

Cold laminating

1Select cold setting on the temperature dial.

2 Use ‘cold’ or ‘self-seal’ pouches.

3Remember, when the machine is cold the temperature is correct to process ‘cold’ or ‘self-seal’ pouches. The green ready light does not illuminate for the cold setting.

mCAUTION: Remember if you have been hot laminating and then wish to Cold laminate the machine will have to cool for at least 1 hour before laminating can commence. Never use ‘self-seal’ pouches on a hot setting, as they will be spoilt along with the document inside.

Helpful hints

1The hot lamination process achieves the required result by bonding

into the surface of your document. Once you have laminated your document it cannot be retrieved

2Do not attempt to hot laminate heat sensitive documents such as thermal paper, wax based inks etc.

3If the laminated document has a milky appearance, you may need to process it again at a higher temperature.

4If the laminated document is ridged and hard it has probably been laminated too hot, and you should put other laminates through at a lower setting.

5If in doubt, start at a lower temperature and if the laminate does not bond to the document (appears cloudy) then repeat using a higher temperature.

6If air pockets develop during processing, use a small sharp needle or pin to gently puncture pockets and process again.

7Do not handle the inside of the laminating pouch moisture from your hands could impair the processing quality.

persons not authorised by ACCO Brands Europe will invalidate the guarantee. It is our aim to ensure that our products perform to the specifications stated. This guarantee does not affect the legal rights which consumers have under applicable national legislation governing the sale of goods.