640t – Installation and Operating Instructions
Loading Film by Tacking New Film to Existing Film
The following describes a method for loading film whereby the existing film on the rollers may be used in place of the threading card to draw the new film through the laminator. Leading edges of the new film will be overlapped onto the adhesive of the old film. The existing film and the new film will be pulled through the laminator together.
1.Remove the print clamp and feed tray. Refer to “Removing and Installing the Print Clamp” on page
2.Cut the remaining bottom film web between the supply roll and rollers.
3.Remove the existing bottom supply roll and replace with new film. Refer to “Loading Film Onto the Supply Shafts” on page
4.Unroll enough film from the bottom roll of film to tack to the existing bottom film. Make sure to carefully align the edges of the films before tacking them together.
5.Cut the remaining top film web between the supply roll and rollers. Do not allow the adhesive to stick to the rollers or the bottom film.
6.Remove the existing top supply roll and replace with new film.
7.Unroll enough film from the top supply roll shaft to tack to the existing top film. Make sure to carefully align the edges of the films before tacking them together.
9.Set the speed for the slowest speed setting, press RUN or the foot switch.
10.Watch the film being pulled through the laminator to ensure that the remaining existing film and the new film are advancing concurrently and evenly.
Any separation between the films will require stopping the motor immediately and the situation corrected.
11.Release the foot switch or press STOP once the newly threaded film completely exits the laminator.
12.Check the film alignment and adjust the tension if needed.
See “Film Alignment” on page
Fig. 6-12. New Films Tacked to Old Films.
8. Install the feed table and print clamp.
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