ULTIMA 65
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLATION
1. Shipping damage should be brought to the immediate
attention of the delivering carrier.
2. Place the GBC Ultima 65 on a stable flat surface capa
ble of supporting at least 95 lb. (45 kg). The surface
should be at least 30 inches high to assure comfortable
positioning during operation. All four rubber support
feet should be positioned completely on the supporting
surface. The supporting surface may also be large
enough to hold the material to be laminated.
3. The laminator should be positioned to allow exiting film
to drop freely to the floor. Accumulation of laminate
immediately behind the laminator as it exits the equip
ment may cause the film to wrap around the pull rollers,
resulting in a "jammed” condition.
4. Avoid locating the laminator near sources of heat or
cold. Avoid locating the laminator In the direct path of
forced heated or cooled air.
5. Connect the attachment plug provided with the laminator
to a suitably grounded outlet only. Avoid connecting
other equipment to the same branch circuit to which the
laminator is connected as this may result in nuisance
tripping of circuit breakers or fuses.
SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Speed -1.5 fpm (45.6 cm) to 10 fpm (3m).
Dimensions - 32.5 In. (83 cm) wide x 21 in. (53 cm) long x
12 in. (31 cm) high.
Weight - 85 lb. (39 kg).
Electrical requirements - Refer to the serial plate located
on the rear of the laminator for the specific electrical rating
applicable to the unit.
Voltage 120V~60Hz 230 - 50 Hz
Current 12.5A 7.8 A
Power 1500W 1800 W
KNOW YOUR GBC ULTIMA 65 LAMINATOR
A. POWER SWITCH; Located at the back right of the
machine applies power to the laminator. The “POWER”
lamp will illuminate when position marked "I” is pushed.
The off position marked "O” removes power from the
laminator (Figure 1).
B. CONTROL PANEL: Figure 2
POWER LAMP: Indicates that the laminator is plugged
in and the main power switch is In the “ON” (I) position.
WAIT LAMP: Illuminates when you first turn the lami
nator on and when the temperature of the heat
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rollers is insufficient for the selected film gauge setting.
READY LAMP: Indicates when the laminator has suf
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ficient heat for the selected film
, IV STANDBY BUTTON: This button illuminates when the
laminator goes into the "STANDBY” mode, reducing
the temperature. When pressed, it enables the unit to
return to the predetermined film gauge setting.
1 MIL BUTTON: Selects the heat and speed settings
for this gauge film. The laminator automatically defaults
to this setting whenever the power switch is activated.
Ultima Film (1 Mil) can be identified by a red stripe In
the cardboard core.
1.5 3 MIL BUTTON: This button must be pressed to
set temperature and speed settings required for these
thicker gauge films.
FAST: When pressed this button Increases the speed of
the laminator overriding the preset condition.
SLOW: When pressed this button decreases the speed
of the laminator overriding the preset condition.
REVERSE: Reverses roller movement to clear jams
vD and wrap-ups.
^ RUN: Activates rollers for normal operation.
^) STOP: Stops the movement of the rollers.
C. SAFETY SHIELD: Figure 3. Prevents entanglement,
entrapment and inadvertent contact with the heat rollers.
The laminator will operate only when the Safety Shield
is located In the fully down position. Power to the
motor is removed when the shield is raised.
D. FEED TABLE: Figure 3. The Feed Table is used to
position items for lamination. The laminator will operate
only when the Feed Table and Feed Table Latch are
properly installed.
E. TABLE INTERLOCK LATCH: Figure 3. Used to lock
the Feed Table into position and activate an interlock
switch. The interlock latch is located on the left underside
of the Feed Table. The table cannot be removed without
retracting the latch to the right while lifting the table
upwards and away from the laminator. The laminator will
not operate when the table is removed and/or the
interlock latch is retracted.
F. FEED GUIDE: Figure 3. The Feed Guide permits
aligning the Item(s) to be laminated and is used to keep
longer Items straight. The Feed Guide may also be used
to feed smaller Items side by side by positioning the guide
towards the center of the Feed Table and placing smaller
items against each side of the Feed Guide as they are
being Introduced into the nip point of the heat rollers. To
position the adjustable guide, loosen the knob on the top
of the guide, slide it to the desired position and tighten the
knob to secure in place.
G. HEAT ROLLERS: Silicone rubber coated steel tubes.
Used to heat the laminating film and compress the heated
film to the items being laminated. Heat Is provided by an
internal infrared element. The heat rollers are motor driven
for ease of loading new film.
H. IDLER BAR: The Idler bars, located near each supply
roll are, used to direct the film to the heat rollers. The bot
tom Idler Bar is movable to ease film loading.
I. PULL ROLLERS; The pull rollers, located at the back of
the laminator, are motor driven. They simultaneously pull
the film and Improve the quality of the laminated item.
J. REAR SLITTER: Used to cut the film web where it
exits the rear of the laminator (Figure 1).
K. CIRCUIT BREAKER: Electrical safety device, located
under the left side cover, can be reset the operator if ^
tripped (Figure 1).
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WARNING: If the breaker trips a second time after
being reset, contact GBC national Service or your
dealer/distributor for assistance.
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L. CORE ADAPTERS: The film shaft holds the supply roll
and the adapters with locking collars hold the rolls of film
on the shaft, (Figure 4).
M. FILM WEB: Laminating film loaded Into the machine.
N. NIP POINT: The point at which the top and bottom
rollers come into contact. The Nip Point of the heat rollers
is the place at which the Items for lamination are intro
duced into the lamlnator.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn the lamlnator on (I) at the main power switch located
at the back of the machine (Figure 1).
2. CAUTION: Make sure safety shield and feed tray
, are in the proper position to operate the unit.
3. The lamlnator will automatically default to the 1.0 MIL
setting. If you are using 1.5 or 3.0 MIL film you must
manually press the 1.5 3.0 MIL button. The lamlnator
will set the speed and temperature for the respective
film and 20 lb. bond paper (copier paper). If you are
laminating heavier stock press SLOW to reduce the
speed for a quality lamination. If the item is lighter
increase the speed by pressing FAST. Adjusting the
speed control to too high a speed may cause the
WAIT E3 lamp to illuminate. You will have to slow the
laminator down in order to ensure proper lamination.
Refer to the speed Guide Chart, located on the top
right side cover or section SPEED GUIDE AND THE
ART OF LAMINATING, for speed settings on similar
material.
4. Do not begin laminating until the WAIT goes
out and the READY lamp illuminates. The normal
warm-up time is approximately 10 minutes.
5. Position the item(s) to be laminated on the Feed Table.
6. Press RUN. The rollers will begin to turn, wait for the
heat line to disappear then push the item(s) into the nip
point of the heat rollers. Additional items can be
laminated without stopping and starting the
laminator.
7. Should a jam (wrap up) occur, press STOP. Refer to
the section CLEARING A FILM JAM for specific
instructions.
8. Stop the laminator once all of the laminated items
completely exit the rear of the machine.
CAUTION:r^Do not reach over the laminator to
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9. The Film Cutter may be used to separate the laminated
items from the film web. Position the cutter on either
side of the laminator, depress the cutter’s handle while
sliding the cutter across the film web.
10. Allow the laminator to remain powered if it is anticipated
that the machine will be used within a short period of
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operate the film cutter.
time. If the laminator is left for more than 90 minutes
without being used the STANDBY button will illuminate.
After an additional 30 minutes of non-use the lamlnator
will shut off completely. The POWER and STANDBY E3
lamps will remain illuminated. To reset the unit press
the STANDBY^! button.
The attached power cord can be disconnected from the
receptacle when the laminator will not be used for long
periods of time.
FEED TABLE REMOVAL
Refer to Figure 3 and follow the procedures to remove the
feed table:
1. Lift the safety shield to its full upright position.
2. Slide the Feed Table latch to the right.
3. Lift the table upwards and away from the laminator.
FILM LOADING & THREADING
Refer to Figure 5 or the film treading diagram on the feed
table of the laminator for Illustration of properly loaded film.
The top and bottom rolls of laminating film must be of the
same width and be present simultaneously. A small
amount of adhesive will “squeeze out” during lamination.
Hardened adhesive deposits can damage the heat rollers.
To avoid any damage rotate the rollers at slowest speed
when the WAITE3 lamp Is on. Refer to the section CAR
ING FOR THE ULTIMA 65 LAMINATOR for Instructions
regarding removal of the accumulated adhesive.
Adhesive will deposit on the rollers If:
- Only one roll is used.
- Different widths of rolls are loaded together.
- Either roll is loaded adhesive side against a heat roller.
- One or both rolls of film are allowed to run completely off
the cores.
The adhesive side of the film is on the inner side of the
web (Figure 5). The shiny side of clear film must contact
the heat rollers. The dull side of the film contains the
adhesive. Use extreme caution when loading delustered
(matte) film as both sides appear dull.
Always change the top and bottom supply rolls at the
same time. Near the end of each roll of GBC laminating
film is a label stating “Warning-End of Roll.” The appear
ance of this label on either the top or bottom roll requires
that new rolls of film be installed as soon as the item
presently being laminated completely exits the laminator.
Do not introduce any additional items Into the laminator
when the warning label is visible.
Method Using Film Threading Card
The following procedure uses the film threading card pro
vided with new rolls of GBC film. The laminator should be
cool to the touch before proceeding.
1. Turn the main power switch on. If the laminator is
already hot turn the main power switch off (O) and
allow the unit to cool, then turn the machine back on (I).
Remove feed table.
2. Cut remaining top and bottom film webs between
supply rolls and heat rollers. Be careful not to cut the
heat rollers.
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3. Raise the safety shield to its full upright position, pull
the top piece of film down.
4 Do not allow remaining film to pass through the lami
nator if there is any exposed liquefied or tacky adhesive.
Liquefied or tacky adhesive will deposit on the heat
rollers if the following procedure is not observed.
Grab hold of the web, top and bottom film, install the
feed table under the web. Lower the safety shield and
push SLOW to speed 3 or less. Push the
Reverse H and guide the web out the front of the lam
inator. Make certain no exposed adhesive contacts the
heat rollers and the film completely exits the laminator.
5. Press STOP 1^ after the sheets have passed
through the laminator.
6. Lift the safety shield to the full upright position and
remove the feed table.
7. Remove the bottom roll of film by sliding the shaft to the
right to release it from the hex shaped brake hub.
Loosen locking screw on left retaining collar of film
supply shaft, slide collar off. Pull shaft partially out of
film tube then push back in to knock out left core
adapter. Pull shaft all the way out and rotate tube
180 degrees. Use shaft to knock out remaining core
adapter.
8. Slide one core adapter into right side of new roll of film
ensuring that the film will unroll properly (from the bot
tom). Slide the film shaft into the core adapter and
tube from the right side. Place the other core adapter
on the shaft protruding from the left side then replace
retaining collar. Tighten locking screw.
9. Lower the bottom Idle bar, (Figure 6).
10. Unroll 2 ft. (61 cm) of film. Push leading edge under
and around bottom idler bar. Slide the Idler bar back
into place and drape film over bottom film roll, (Rgure 7).
Place the bottom roll of film back on the laminator by
sliding the shaft into the round hole of the right side
frame and the left side into the hex shaped brake hub.
11. Remove top film supply roll from laminator. Repeat
steps 7 and 8 from above ensuring the film will unroll
from the bottom after the film supply shaft It is placed
back on the laminator.
12. Unroll 2 ft. (61 cm) of film. Drape the film over the top
idler bar and completely cover both heat rollers.
13. Slide the feed tray under the bottom film web that is
draped over the bottom roll of film. Reinstall feed table
so that the bottom film web is resting on the tray,
(Figure 8).
14. Slide the threading card between the feed tray and the
film web lying on the tray. Gently push into the nip
area of the heat rollers. The card should now be guiding
both rolls of film into the heat rollers, (Figure 9) .
15. Lower safety shield then push RUN HI. Watch the
leading edge of the threading card to ensure that it
enters the nip area of the heat rollers and is being pulled
into the laminator. Push STOPonce the threading
card has exited the rear of the laminator.
16. Check the film alignment. See section FILM ALIGN
MENT PROCEDURE for instructions if installed film
needs alignment.
CAUTION THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE IS
PERFORMED WHILE THE LAMINATOR IS HOT.
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USE EXTREME CAUTION. AVOID CONTACT WITH THE
HEAT ROLLERS.
Method For Tacking New Film to Existing Film
The following describes a method for loading film whereby
the existing film present on the heat rollers may be used in
place of the threading card to draw the new film through
the laminator. The adhesive of the existing filrn must be
tacky or Hquefled. Leading edges of the new film will be
overlapped onto the tacky adhesive of the old film. The
existing film and the new film will be pulled through the
laminator together.
1. Preheat the laminator. Remove the feed tray.
2. Cut remaining top and bottom film webs between the
supply rolls and heat rollers.
3. Raise safety shield to full upright position.
4. Do not allow the adhesive side of the film to contact
the heat or pull rollers. Liquefied or tacky adhesive
deposited on heat rollers will require the rollers to be
cleaned per the section CARING FOR THE ULTIMA 65
LAMINATOR.
5. Remove bottom film supply roll from laminator, lower
bottom film guide.
6. To load new film on film supply shafts repeat steps 7
and 8 in subsection Method Using Threading Card.
7. Unroll enough film from the bottom roll of film to slide
under the bottom Idler bar and tack to the existing film.
Slide the bottom idler bar back into place and replace
supply roll shaft.
8. Replace the top supply roll shaft and unroll enough
film to tack to the existing top roll of film.
9. Install feed table and lower safety shield.
10. Press SLOW for slowest speed setting and press
RUNH].
11. Observe the film being pulled through the laminator to
assure that the remaining existing film and the new
film are advancing concurrently. Any separation between
the films will require stopping the motor immediately
and the situation corrected.
12. Press STOP M once the newly threaded film Is
completely exiting the laminator.
FILM ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
The film supply shafts of the Ultima 65 Laminator come with
pre alignment holes on the right side for 9”(21 cm), 12”(31
cm), 18”(46 cm) and 25”(64 cm) film widths. Loosen the
locking screw on the right side retaining collar and move to
the corresponding hole to match the width of your roll of
film. Tighten the locking screw in the pre drilled hole.
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FILM TENSION ADJUSTMENT
Proper film tension, known as brake tension, is the mini
mum amount of tension required to eliminate wrinkles in
the finished item. The film tension is set at the factory.
Periodic adjustments should not be necessary unless
other than 1.0 or 1.5 mil GBC film is used or the lamination
is curling up or down. Film tension may be checked occa
sionally to assure that the adjustment is not required.
The film should be taut. A properly adjusted roll of film
should not require excessive force to turn by hand. Film
tension should be enough to introduce a minor amount of
drag as the film unrolls. Insufficient tension cause wrinkles
while too much tension causes stretching (necking).
Uneven tension between the top and bottom rolls create
curl. Too much upper tension creates upward curl while
too much bottom tension causes downward curl.
1. To adjust the bottom brake. Push and hold the brake
lever, (Figure 11), located on the left side frame by the
roll of film. Rotate the roll of film until the lever engages
the internal mechanism.
2. Refer to Figure 10 for the proper rotation of the film to
increase or decrease the tension.
3. Release the brake lever and check the tension by rotating
the roll of film. Resistance should be slight, not forced.
4. To adjust the top brake repeat steps 1 through 3.
5. Laminate some test samples to check for proper tension.
Further adjust if necessary.
CLEARING A FILM JAM (Wrap-up)
Film jams (wrap-up) may occur if the film is loaded on
backwards or if the area at which film exits the equipment
is blocked. The film, when jammed, wraps around heat or
pull rollers. To clear a jam it is necessary to rotate the
rollers in the reverse direction. When pressed, REVERSE
® on the control panel will cause the rollers to go in
reverse. To clear a jam:
1. Immediately stop the laminator by pressing STOP |@1.
2. Set the speed indicator to 2.
3. Raise the safety shield and remove the feed tray.
4. Cut the top and bottom film webs.
5. Grasp the loose ends of the web, pull straight out,
install the feed tray so the web is on top of the tray.
Lower the safety shield, press REVERSE Sl and guide
the film out of the heat rollers.
6. Once the jam has cleared the heat rollers press
STOPl^.
7. Thread the film per section FILM LOADING & THREADING.
SPEED GUIDE AND THE ART OF LAMINATION
Do not attempt to laminate abrasive or metal objects
such as staples, paper clips and glitter as they may dam
age the heat or pull rollers.
Do not force items into the nip area of the heat rollers.
An item that is not easily drawn into the laminator by the
heat rollers is probably too thick to laminate.
Wrinkles may result if an attempt is made to reposition an
item once it has been grasped by the heat rollers.
Do not stop the laminator before an item has completely
exited the pull rollers. Even a momentary stop will cause
a mark (heat line) on the laminated item.
Good, consistent lamination is a result of combining proper
heat, tension and dwell time. Dwell time is the amount of
time the material to be laminated is compressed between
the heat rollers and is control by the speed control. When
one of the film gauge buttons is selected the laminator
automatically sets the speed and temperature for that film
and 20 lb. paper.
As a general rule thicker items and films as well as dark or
full ink coverage, need to run at slower speeds because
they extract more heat from the rollers at a quicker rate.
Setting the speed control at slower settings gives the lami
nator longer dwell time thus allowing proper lamination of
thick items. Thinner items, such as standard copier paper
(20 lb. bond) and tissue paper, extract less heat from the
rollers and can be run at faster speeds.
The WAIT E3 lamp may illuminate if the speed is set too
fast for the material being laminated. Either lower the
speed setting or press STOP ^ and wait until the READY
Olamp illuminates.
Operation of the laminator for more than thirty minutes at a
time may necessitate a lower speed setting. It is recom
mended that during periods of long runs the items being
laminated are alternated between thick and thin. Do not
combine thick and thin items at the same time as this will
result in a poor edge seal around the thinner material. If
you are unsure that the laminator is set at the proper
speed for your item, run a test piece (scrap) of the same
or similar material through the laminator. This procedure is
recommend because rotating the heat rollers prior to lami
nation will more evenly distribute the heat. Make speed
adjustments as necessary.
The following chart provides general guidelines for proper
speed settings to use on certain materials and laminating
film combinations. This chart is only a general guide.
Different settings may become necessary as the warm up
time, lamination time and materials change.
SPEED GUIDE
Film Thickness
Material
Newspaper
20 lb. Copier Paper
Magazine Stock
Tissue Stock
Construction Paper
Posters
Index Cards
File Folders
Poster Boards
1.0 Mil
(.0010")
8 -10
5 5
1 -3 1 -3 1 -2
1.5 Mil
(.0015")
8-10 3-4
3.0 Mil
(.0030")
1 -3
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