Techncial Note 6 - Laminator

Accurate positioning of the laminate “patch” is important for practical and aesthetic reasons. The patch must cover the entire image as printed by the P640 at the time of issuance, thus protecting critical data with a tamper-deterrent film. Additionally, because even the smallest amount of overhang can compromise the card’s integrity, the patch should be symmetrically positioned on the card.

Correctly positioned top (front) and bottom (back) laminate patches

If there is no magnetic stripe on the underside, a full width patch should be used.

Positioning of the patch is affected by three variables:

1.Skew (rotation)

2.Horizontal offset (left-right)

3.Vertical offset (up-down).

Latch adjust

Latch ears

Horizontal offset is a software adjustment, see Section 5. Skew and vertical offset are corrected by the following mechanical adjustments. The cassette is held in place by two ears on the cassette latch. Using a piece of 1 mil laminate as a feeler gauge, set the front ear close to, but not touching, the cassette. A hex head screw (arrowed) sets front-back position of the latch. Adjust the latch position using a 7/64" hex wrench.

Skew and vertical offset are adjusted by screws in the cassette pocket (7/64" hex wrench for skew, flat blade screwdriver for vertical offset, see diagram on next page).

Caution • Before adjusting for skew or vertical offset, remember that there is significant interaction between the latch and the adjusting screws in the pocket, see diagram on next page.

Important • Always adjust the latch after adjusting either of the screws in the pocket.

Do not adjust

Skew

adjust

Verticle offset

adjust

Laminate

cutter

 

 

Upper

Transfer

 

guide

 

cassette

 

 

 

 

 

Heater

compart-

Lower

cassette

 

P640i dual-side laminator

Transfer

Transfer toggle Must be set

roller

to RUN (horizontal) for normal

 

operation. Rotate the toggle

 

to open the rollers for jam

 

 

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