640t – Installation and Operating Instructions
Fig. 6-9. Top Film Draped Over the Pressure Rollers and
Release Liner Attached to Take-up.
6.Pull the mounting film (or Kraft paper) up to about even with the top of the top pressure roller without touching the sticky laminating film.
7.While pulling evenly, carefully align the edges of the mounting film with the laminating film, and press the two together. It is important that the tension is even from one end of the supply rolls to the other.
Fig. 6-10. Bottom Film or Kraft Paper Stuck to Top Film.
8.Press the straight edge of the threading card into the two films at the nip (the point between the two pressure rollers) until the card and films are slightly past the nip.
Fig. 6-11. Threading Card Inserted Between Films.
9.Move the roller pressure handle to where it applies pressure to the threading card.
10.Press RUN on the control panel or while pressing the foot switch, guide the threading card into the machine until the rollers pull the card on their own.
WARNING: Keep your fingers and hands away from the nip point while the machine is running, they could be trapped and crushed in the rollers. Clothing, jewelry, and long hair could be caught in the rollers and pull you in.
11.Release the card and ensure that both films and card are being pulled into the laminator.
The card will guide the film webs into the rollers.
12.Press STOP or release the foot switch.
13.Replace the feed table and print clamp. Refer to “Removing and Installing the Print Clamp” on page
14.Check the film alignment and adjust the tension if needed. See “Film Alignment” on page
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