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Instructions
MODEL PL100
MODEL PL 150
Before operating please read all
instructions.
LAMINATOR
The QuikFinish laminator has HOT and COLD laminating and FOIL functions. The PL100 is designed for documents up to 9.5 inches wide. The PL150 laminator is designed for larger documents up to 14.5 inches wide. This unit also includes a 1.5 hour
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your safety as well as the safety of others is important to Banner American Products, Inc. In this manual, as well as on the product, are important safety instructions. PLEASE READ ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING.
CAUTIONS
Before using your laminator, be sure to observe the following precautions:
1.Do not touch or place anything on hot surfaces. Wait for unit to cool before moving or cleaning.
KEEP | 2. To prevent electric shock do not |
DRY | immerse in or operate near water or |
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3.The use of other attachments is not recommended by the manufacturer in
conjunction with the product. Use of other attachments may cause injury.
LAMINATOR | 4. This product is not intended for any |
ONLY | other use other than lamination. |
5.For best results it is recommended that only Banner American Products laminating pouches be used.
6.Always unplug the unit when not in use
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OPERATING PROCEDURES
Be sure that the machine is placed on a flat surface. Plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet. To use your laminator follow these directions:
To Cold laminate:
1.Push the switch to COLD position. The RED LIGHT will illuminate, and the unit is ready to cold laminate.
2.Prepare the item to COLD laminate according to instructions for cold laminate pouch.
3.Feed document to be COLD laminated into front of the unit. It will be pulled into the laminator. Banner American suggests using the pouch carrier.
To Hot Laminate:
1.Push the switch to Laminate (HOT) position. After approximately 5 minutes, the unit will be warmed up and the GREEN READY light will illuminate. You may now begin to laminate your documents. Note: If you switch from FOIL to HOT (LAMINATE) position, make sure to wait at least 15 minutes before laminating.
2.Open up a laminating pouch. Insert the desired document into the pouch, then place the pouch inside the pouch carrier securely against the fold.
3.Insert the pouch carrier as shown into the laminator unit until the laminator starts to feed automatically.
4.Remove the pouch carrier from the laminator after it has finished laminating. Leave the laminating pouch inside the carrier for several seconds to cool before removing.
To Hot Foil Laminate:
1.Push the switch to FOIL position. After approximately 5 minutes, the GREEN READY light will illuminate, and the unit is ready to perform hot foil lamination.
2.Lay the foil paper on the desired document accordingly. Place the items securely inside the pouch carrier.
3.Insert the pouch carrier as shown into the laminator until the laminator starts to feed automatically.
4.Remove the pouch carrier from the laminator after it has finished laminating. Remove the foil from the document accordingly.
To Turn Off the Laminator:
Push the switch to OFF position when you are finished laminating.
AUTO-SHUTOFF TIME:
This unit will automatically
CARE AND CLEANING
Always unplug the laminator from electrical outlet before cleaning. Clean the outside of the laminator with a damp cloth only. Do not use solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinner.
Do not immerse in water. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Power | 110V/60Hz (U.S.A.) |
| 230V/50Hz (Europe) |
Weight | 5.3 lbs. (PL100) |
| 7.0 lbs. (PL150) |
Dimensions | 16 3/4” x 7” x 4” (PL100) |
| 22” x 7” x 4” (PL150) |
Maximum Thickness | 1/16” (2mm) |
Film Thickness | 3 mil up to 5 mil |
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT:
1.Temperature adjustment is only available in the HOT lamination mode. It is not avaialbe in COLD or FOIL mode.
2.Once, the green laminate LED illuminate in the HOT lamination mode, it will not distinguish even if adjust the temperature adjustment to a different temperature setting unless you switch to the OFF position.
3.To change the laminating temperature, adjust the temperature knob to desired temperature. Once you have selected desired temperature, please wit for
4.Not all pouches can be used at the same temperature for different thickness pouches. Please note that these settings are SUGGESTIONS ONLY. You may need to test your pouches under different temperatues to reach satisfactory results.
| oC | oF | POUCHES | THICKNESS (Single Layers) |
| 3 mil | (75 micron) | ||
| 5 mil | (125 micron) | ||
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BANNER AMERICAN PRODUCTS
Temecula, CA 92590
(951)
http://www.banam.com
