Tips for Creating a Decal, Tips for mounting a Decal

Operation Manual

Tips for Creating a Decal

THERMAL

OR PSA

1.	Load the laminator as illustrated in Fig. 33.
2.	The over laminate may be PSA or thermal type.
3.	If using thermal type, pay attention to the Poly-
	in/Poly-out rule.
4.	Run a test material prior to running the actual
	image to ensure flat output.
5.	Use minimal brake tension to achieve quality
	output.

RELEASELINER FROM PSA FILM

IMAGE

FILM

OUTPUT

6. Do not web the PSA mount adhesive around the

lower web idler.

1.Use a leader board to set the pull roller pressure Prior to mounting the image.

2.The image should not exceed the width of the board by more than 1 in. (2.54 cm) per side.

3.Tack about 1 in. (2.54 cm) of the leading edge of the image to the leading edge of the board.

4.When tacking the leading edge, start in the center and work to the sides.

5.Use a board that exceeds the size of the decal if inexperienced in the mounting application.

Note: This application can also be performed from the front operating position. Reference Fig. 31 for Illustration.

1.Load the laminator as illustrated in Fig. 35 Poly-in film is used for illustration purpose.

2.Refer to section titled “FILM LOADING & THREADING” for Poly-out film.

3.Always use two rolls of film the same width.

4.Use minimal brake tension to achieve flat output.

5.Increase speed gradually to maintain the activating temperature required for the laminate you are using.

6.Length and width of image, ink coverage and paper type may affect the temperature and speed recommended in the SPEED/ TEMPERATURE GUIDE.

MOUNT

ADHESIVE	ROLLTO ROLLOPTION

Figure 33

IMAGE

RELEASE LINER

BOARD

Figure 34

THERMAL

FILM

IMAGE

OUTPUT

ROLL TO ROLL OPTION

THERMAL

FILM

Figure 35

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