Laminating a Print with a Sheeted Laminate
Always laminate an image before you mount it. Use a slow speed setting to assure good bonding of laminate to your print. Lamination speeds are at
Never stop laminating in the middle of the image or a pressure line will occur. Always use a sled to guarantee even pressure. Use a
Use a sled made of a stiffer board (we recommend Gatorfoam) that is coated and the release paper is intact (providing a non- stick surface).
First feed the sled into the laminator with the |
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release liner up so the rollers pinch it and |
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hold it in place. Now take a sheeted |
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laminate that is at least 2” larger than the |
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print, peel back the release liner 1/2”, put a |
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sharp crease in it and tack it to the sled. |
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Start the laminator and run it until the rollers |
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are on the section of the laminate that is | Figure 20 |
bonded to the sled. |
Place the print with the image facing up under the laminate and wrap the laminate evenly around the top roller while holding the release liner.
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