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AL-MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <Rev.3>

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Thank you for purchasing the PLS3311! For safe and correct use of this machine, please read through this manual before operation. Please keep this manual and refer to it whenever necessary.

MAIN FEATURES

PLS3311 PLUSTER is a fully automatic single sided hot laminator. Once setup for the type of work to be done, it's as easy as setting the printed paper on the Feeder Tray and pressing the [START] key.

1. Laminating size/Laminating film

The paper size for the PLS3311 is A3 wide. The film is specially produced for the PLUSTER line of laminators. There are two types of film: glossy and matt with film thickness of 30mic.

2. Separator

Laminated papers are separated and stacked automatically.

3. Feeding capacity: 300 sheets

The automatic feeder enables continuous lamination. The total capacity of the feeder tray is 300 sheets of

0.032lbs/ft

4. Processing speed

Finishes 100 sheets of A3 wide single sided lamination in 15min. Feeding, laminating, decurling, and separating are done automatically.

5. Energy saving

When the machine is idle for 15 minutes it enters Eco Mode which saves energy.

paper.

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IMPORTANT The following safety precautions must be observed for your safety during the operation of this product. Please read the cautions and warnings carefully. Please keep this manual and refer to it whenever necessary.

General Caution

Electric Shock Indicates possible electric shocks under the specified conditions.

Tangle Warning Indicates possible injuries caused by tangling in a rotating machine

part.

Amputation Warning Indicates possible serious injuries such as finger amputation.

Heat Warning Indicates possible injuries caused by extreme heat.

Don’t do Indicates unspecified acts that are forbidden.

Unplug immediately Indicates there may be a dangerous situation that requires you to

unplug the machine immediately.

WARNING AND CAUTION FOR SAFETY

These two different words are used on warning stickers placed on the machine according to the level of danger.

WARNING ・・・To indicate that incorrect use can cause serious injury.

CAUTION ・・・To indicate that incorrect use can cause serious injury to the operator or damage to

equipment. There can also be a machine malfunction.

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STORAGE/INSTALLATION

To avoid fire, electric shock, or any danger, do not store or install the machine:

In direct sunshine. In/near a heating appliance, near an

air conditioner or an extremely hot area.

In an extremely cold area. On a weak or shaky floor or platform.

In an extremely humid/dry area. In a dusty area.

WARNING: POWER CONSUMPTION:

1. Use appropriate power outlet for 3-pin plugs. Always connect to AC120V. Unstable voltage may cause electric shock, fire, or damage to the machine. Always avoid using multiple outlet connections. Do not use an extension cord.

2. Pay attention to the amperage on the “house” circuit. If the amperage of the circuit is not high enough, or if other equipment on the circuit creates an overloaded condition there is chance of a fire or malfunction. Do not share the electrical outlet with other devices.

3. Ensure a ground connection is correctly made to avoid any danger or electrical problems.

4. Handle power cord with care. Do not set the machine on the power cord. Do not pull the power cord forcibly. Do not alter the power cord. Damage to the power cord many cause fire, electric shock and/or damage to the machine.

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GENERAL CAUTIONS

Always follow these instructions for safe operation.

1) What to wear

In order to avoid any possible danger,

・ do not wear neck-ties or necklaces that may get caught in the machine.

・ do not wear loose clothes. Be careful that your hair does not get caught in the machine.

・ if entangled, turn off the power or unplug immediately.

2) Operation

・ always close covers.

・ always use in a well ventilated room.

・ do not spill liquids on the machine or handle it with wet hands.

・ it is recommended to check a large operation from time to time.

・ both the Feeder and Rear Exit Trays are detachable. Be sure not to drop them on your foot during the

installation.

3) In an emergency

・ if a malfunction occurs, switch off and unplug immediately.

・ contact your dealer or Dry Lam’s service department.

・ do not attempt to disassemble/repair/alter the machine yourself.

・ contact your administrator or Dry Lam for maintenance and service issues.

4) Others

Always follow these instructions in order to avoid serious injury/electric shock/fire/damage of the machine.

・ do not use the machine for any other purposes.

・ do not put heavy stuff on the machine. Avoid heavy impacts.

・ always unplug the machine before moving it.

・ remember that laminated objects can be very hot.

・ machine may smoke when incorrectly threaded and operated.

・ do not leave metals such as paper clips or staples inside the machine.

・ do not remove the covers or other parts from the machine.

・ never attempt to modify the machine.

・ do not remove caution labels from the machine.

・ always use Fujipla’s exclusive PLUSTER FILM.

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REQUIREMENTS OF PAPER TO BE LAMINATED

Do not laminate:

・Paper money or valuable securities

・Paper with staples

・Material that is affected by heat such as vinyl chloride or polyethylene

・Very precious articles that are unique and irreplaceable

・Paper thicker than 0.02” (including film thickness)

・Paper that discolors and changes with heat such as thermal papers and crayoned pictures

・Paper that contains a lot of moisture

・Things other than paper

CLEANING

Be sure that the machine is unplugged. Before cleaning the machine, turn off the power and let the machine cool down. Wipe off stains with a soft cloth. When stains are persistent, use a firmly squeezed soft cloth soaked in a small quantity of water and detergent. Wipe off the residue of detergent with a cloth soaked in water.

USEFUL INFORMATION – FILM END

Fujipla’s exclusive PLUSTER FILM has a special feature that allows the machine to detect the end of the film. Because the last 20” of the film is black a lamination, or ‘film end’ error will be displayed and operation will stop immediately. Always prepare more prints than are necessary for the run to avoid the black section from appearing on the last document. Regularly check the remaining amount of film on the display (see section 5-4).

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CONTENTS

PAGE

COMPONENTS

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

2-1.

OVERVIEW

2-2.

INTERIOR

2-3.

OPERATION PANEL

2-4.

LCD DISPLAY

2-5.

OTHER SWITCHES AND KEYS

INSTALLATION

3-1.

INSTALLING THE PLS3311

3-2.

SET FEEDER TRAY

3-3.

SET REAR EXIT TRAY

3-4.

ATTACH POWER CORD

OPERATION

4-1.

WARM UP

4-2.

SET PAPER

4-3.

SETTING FILM

4-4.

ADJUST REAR EXIT TRAY

4-5.

START LAMINATION

4-6.

STOP LAMINATION

4-7.

FINISH OPERATION

CHANGE SETTINGS

5-1.

SET TEMPERATURE

5-2.

SET SPEED

5-3.

ADJUST PAPER OVERLAP (during operation)

5-4.

CHECK FILM INFO

5-5.

CHECK FILM LOT NUMBER

5-6.

SET CUT TIMING

5-7.

ADJUST PAPER OVERLAP (while not running)

5-8.

SET COUNTER

5-9.

TOTAL COUNTER

5-10.

ADJUST BLADE READY POSITION

5-11.

SET CUT MODE

5-12.

DECURLING

5-13.

ADJUST FEEDING PRESSURE

5-14.

ADJUST PAPER POSITIONING

5-15.

ADJUST FILM TENSION

CLEANING

6-1.

CLEANING OF FEEDER SECTION

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6-2.

CLEANING OF LAMINATION SECTION

6-2.

CLEANING OF EXIT SECTION

TROUBLE SHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

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1．COMPONENTS

Please check all these components are included with the laminator.

• PLS3311

• Feeder Tray

• Extension Tray

• Feeder guard

• Rear Exit Tray

• Stacker Paper Guard

• Power Cord

• Instruction Manual

• Film Spacer

• Stand

• Stand Assembly Instruction

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(1)

Feeder Guard

(14)

Decurling Lever

(2)

Extension Tray

(15)

Pull Roller Lever

(3)

Feeder Adjustment Knob

(16)

Stand

(4)

Feeder Paper Guide

(17)

Power Switch

(5)

Film Cover

(18)

Power Socket

(6)

Feeder Elevation Switch

(19)

Front Cover

(7)

Manual Feed Switch

(20)

Operation Panel

(8)

Film Setting Switch

(21)

Feeder Tray

(9)

Film Tension Knob

(22)

Feeder Cover

(10)

Cutter Cover

(23)

Metal Foot

(11)

Rear Exit Tray

(24)

Blade Position Adjustment Knob

(12)

Stacker Guard

(25)

Pressure Knob

(13)

Heating Roller Lever

(26)

Paper Guide Adjustment Knob

2．NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

2-1. OVERVIEW

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In conjunction with the resistance roller below it only one paper enters at

2-2. INTERIOR

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(1) (Upper) Feeding Roller 1 Picks up papers

(2) (Upper) Feeding Roller 2

(3) Transport Roller Transports paper to the machine

(4) Heating Roller Laminates film and paper with heat

(5) Film Guide Bar Position can be adjustable

(6) Film Tension Roller Controls film tension

(7) Blade Cuts film and separates papers

(8) Blade Unit Drives the separator blade

(9) Discharge Rollers Discharges the laminated papers

(10) Pull Rollers Transports laminated papers to the separator blade

(11) Transport Belt Transports laminated paper to the discharge roller

[A] Feeder Section Picks up one sheet and transports it to the lamination section

[B] Lamination Section Laminates the paper

[C] De-Curling Section De-curls the laminated paper

[D] Separation Section Separates sheets at the overlap and discharges

a time.

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2-3. OPERATION PANEL

START key. Press to start operation

STOP key. Press to stop operation.

RESET key. Press to return to the operation mode and to reset the counter.

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SCROLL key (UP). Press to raise set value.

SCROLL key (DOWN). Press to reduce set value.

MODE key. Press to select MODE setting.

TEMP/SPEED key. Press to select temperature or speed setting. Hold

continuously to see the current temperature.

POWER LAMP. Indicates the power is on.

READY LAMP. Indicates that the set temperature has been achieved.

ECO LAMP. Lights during the power saving mode.

ERROR LAMP. Lights when an operation error occurs. To aid in servicing note

the error message that is generated on the LCD display. LCD DISPLAY. Shows the status of the settings. See Chapter 2-4. LCD DISPLAY.

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2-4. LCD DISPLAY

WARM UP

Indicates the set temperature.

Indicates the machine is being heated up. Operation is not possible during this display.

DEFAULT DISPLAY

When the machine is heated up, buzzer beeps three times.

[TEMP] Indicates the set temperature of the heating roller.

[SPEED] Indicates the set speed. Example SPEED: 60 means 60” per minute

[SET] Indicates the set count. Example FREE: laminates all the papers in the feeder tray. EXAMPLE: 12/100: 12 sheets of 100 have been laminated with 88 remaining.

[COUNT] Indicates the total number of lamination during the operation. When 99999 is reached the counter returns to 0 (zero).

[CUT] Indicates the cutting mode. 1 --- Two way cut (cut alternate from each side) 2 --- One way cut (always starts cut from the operator side)

NOTE

・Refer to SET CUT MODE in section 5-11 for more details.

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2-5. OTHER SWITCHES AND KEYS

FEEDER ELEVATION SWITCH

Raises or lowers the position of Feeder Tray for paper setting. UP: the position of the Feeder Tray is raised. DOWN: the position of the Feeder Tray is lowered.

MANUAL FEED SWITCH

Use to set film or to solve paper jam problems. To feed backward, turn the switch to the left. To feed forward, turn the switch to the right.

NOTE

・ When the Feeder Cover, Film Cover, or Separator Cover are open, motors cease to function for safety reasons. The machine will continue to heat, however.

・ Use Manual Feed Switch only when you need to remove jammed paper, or when you need to feed

paper in the event of "Paper Jam" error.

FILM SETTING SWITCH

Use to set film. This should be done in the event of a “Control Film/Paper” error.

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Attach the feeder tray assembly using both your hands.

Insert it on an angle shown in the illustration:

Fit the protruded parts of the machine into

Attach the feeder guard according to the paper

3．INSTALLATION

CAUTION

・Read the safety instructions carefully regarding installation and about proper grounding on page 3.

・When you install the Feeder Tray and Rear Exit Tray, avoid dropping them on your foot during the installation.

・Should there be any problem during the installation, please contact your administrator, dealer or Dry Lam’s

Tech-Line.

3-1. INSTALLING THE PLS3311

Allow a space of about 60 cm around the machine for flawless operation. Always make sure that the four level stoppers are securely set.

3-2. SET FEEDER TRAY

Attach the Extension Tray to the Feeder Tray as shown.

the holes of the tray.

length.

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Remove the knob screw from the rear exit tray.

Apply Exit Tray Guard and fasten the knob

The picture shows the rear exit tray installed in its correct position.

Hold the rear exit tray with both your hands.

Fit it as shown in the illustration. Make sure that the Exit Tray is securely

The Rear Exit Tray can be adjusted in two positions (high/low) with three different angles each.

3-3. SET REAR EXIT TRAY

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attached.

Select the appropriate position for the paper used. (A) and (3) for thin paper (B) and (1) for thick paper.

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Rear Exit Tray can be stored in a vertical position.

3-4. ATTACH POWER CORD

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Set PLUSTER FILM in the socket. The end of the film will come off the BOTTOM of the roll when 2

4．OPERATION

4-1. WARM UP

CAUTION: The PLS3311 will not heat up or operate without PLUSTER FILM.

properly set.

Plug in.

Switch ON.

Buzzer beeps. This display appears for 3 seconds.

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Widen the paper guide at both sides by loosening the knob. Hold both ends (marked with a

Information about the installed film appears for 5 seconds.

“WARM UP” display appears. POWER lamp lights. NOTE ・These displays will only appear when

the PLUSTER FILM is correctly set.

4．OPERATION

4-2. SETTING PAPER

Turn the feeder guard to outer side. NOTE ・Lower the feeder tray by using Feeder

Elevation Switch.

circle) and move the paper guides.

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Place a few sheets of paper in the Feeder Tray so that the position is flush at the center of the

Even when the machine is warmed up, the display “NOT READY” will appear. The film can be set

paper and the center mark of the feeder Tray. Fix both paper guides. Make sure that the paper is

touching the entrance.

Put Feeder Guard up against the

paper.

NOTE ・It is recommended to set paper that is the same type and the same size as the actual

material you wish to laminate and to do test laminations first. CAUTION ・Before opening the feeder cover, remove any papers from the feeder tray first.

4-3. SETTING FILM

at this point.

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Make sure that:

A) Place the heating roller lever and the pull roller lever are in the down position.

When the first paper comes to a stop remove any remaining paper from the Feeder Tray (you Hold the film roll and place both film ends on the upper film rack (above the socket where the

NOTE ・The display shows FILM ERROR when you remove the film roll. This is normal. It will go

B) Set the de-curling lever in the position marked FREE at the right end of the scale.

C) Press FILM SETTING switch. NOTE ・The first paper is picked up and fed.

may leave the tray on the machine, if you wish) and open both the Film and Feeder Covers.

film sits in normal operation). This places it out of the way which aids in threading the machine.

back to its original display when the film roll is set in its proper operating position.

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Remove Film Guide Bar.

To remove the guide bar, push the bar to one side to depress the spring. The other side of the

Stick the film end to the paper as shown in the picture. The film adhesive is melted and easily

guide bar should now be free, and allow the bar to be lifted out of the machine.

CAUTION ・Heating rollers and guide bar may be HOT!

Pull out about 20” of film. NOTE ・PLUSTER FILM must be set in the right direction (feeding off

the bottom of the roll), otherwise adhesive will get on the rollers.

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Reinstall the film guide bar end into the left hand side first, depress spring by pushing to the left

sticks to the paper. CAUTION ・The heating roller gets very hot.

and re-locate the right hand end of the bar. NOTE ・You can move the position of the film guide

bar. The positions are shown in the chart 2-2 INTERIOR, P.9.

Put the film roll back in its correct position in the lower sockets.

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Close the feeder cover while holding the paper end as shown in the picture. NOTE: Make sure

Turn Pull Roller lever to UP position

Close the film cover.

that the paper stays flat, or underneath the lip of the feeder.

Move De-curling lever to center “0” position.

Then, turn Pull Roller Lever to DOWN position again.

NOTE:

• While the Pull Roller Lever is in the UP position pull and move the de-curling Lever to the

position you want. By releasing the lever it will be locked into place.

• For paper thicker than 0.043lbs/ft2 it is recommended to keep de-curling Lever at FREE

position for test lamination.

• Make sure the Pull Roller Lever is in the UP position when you move the de-curling Lever.

Load some paper on the Feeder Tray Press the FILM SETTING switch.

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The paper will be laminated and exit. A new sheet will be drawn in and set.

Open the Cutter Cover. Look at the new sheet that was set.

Check that the film position is correct of the paper margins. If not correct, adjust the paper position in the procedure 5-14. ADJUST PAPER POSITIONING. Close the Cutter Cover. Press [START] key and do the lamination until creases/curling are gone.

CAUTION: In order to avoid cutting errors, film must be 0.16” smaller than paper at both sides. NOTE: To adjust the curling, refer to 5-12 ADJUST DE-CURLING.

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4-4. ADJUST REAR EXIT TRAY

4-5. START LAMINATION

CAUTION

・ Open the front cover. Check that the heating roller lever and the pull roller lever are both in the down position.

・ Check that the feeder cover, film cover, and cutter cover are closed.

Check settings. Check that the READY lamp lights. Check that the display shows “READY”.

Press START key. Lamination starts.

NOTE: To adjust curling, refer to 5-12 ADJUST CURLING.

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When problems occur operation will stop. The ERROR light will illuminate and an

4-6. STOP LAMINATION 4-6-1. STOP MANUALLY

During lamination you can stop at any time by pressing the STOP key. NOTE:

• Lamination will stop when the laminated paper has exited.

• A sheet of paper will be kept in the machine to prevent heating roller from

getting sticky.

• Some longer paper sizes may not completely exit. This is normal. Do not try to

remove it.

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4-6-2. STOP AT FILM END

The display “FILM END” will appear and operation will stop.

4-6-3. STOP BY OPERATION [ERROR]

error message will appear on the display. It is important to note the exact error message(s) as this information will aid in troubleshooting. See 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING for more details.

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NOTE

ECO MODE

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• The machine enters ECO MODE when the machine is idle of the

operation panel has not been operated for more than 30 minutes.

1) Shows the current temperature.

2) Shows the ECO MODE (target) temperature that is to be maintained

in ECO MODE.

• Buzzer will beep one minute before entering ECO MODE.

• Press any key to override the upcoming ECO MODE and return to normal

operation mode.

• The heater will turn off when the machine is idle for one hour.

4-7. FINISH LAMINATION

When you finish the operation turn the heating roller lever to the UP position to release pressure on the rollers.

Turn the switch off and unplug.

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5．CHANGE SETTINGS

5-1. SET TEMPERATURE

Press [TEMP./SPEED] key. This display appears.

NOTE:

• The default is the set temperature stored in the film.

Press [UP] or [DOWN] scroll key to set temperature. Temperature can be set in 5 or 10°F increments. The temperature display blinks during set mode.

Press [TEMP/SPEED] to confirm. The temperature also confirms if [TEMP/SPEED] key is not pressed for 10 sec. The display returns to the initial display or the warm-up display. When the set temperature is 140°F, press DOWN scroll key, and the display shows “OFF”.

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This display appears.

The display returns to the initial display or the warm-up display.

NOTE CURRENT TEMPERATURE

Press [TEMP/SPEED] to confirm.

The temperature also confirms if [TEMP/SPEED] key is not pressed for 10 sec. The display returns to the initial display or the warm-up display.

When the set temperature is 140°F, press DOWN scroll key, and the display shows “OFF”.

5-2. SET SPEED

Press [TEMP/SPEED] key two (2) times.

NOTE

• The default is the set speed stored in a microchip in the film core.

Press [UP] or [DOWN] scroll key to set speed. Speed can be set by 4”/min increments. The speed display blinks.

Press [TEMP/SPEED] key again to confirm. The speed also confirms if [TEMP/SPEED] key is not pressed for 10 seconds.

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NOTE

When no keys are pressed for 10 seconds,

the set value is confirmed and the display returns to the initial display or the warm-up

display.

• The speed setting range is from 40~120”/min.

5-3. ADJUST PAPER OVERLAP (during operation)

Press [TEMP/SPEED] key three times.

This display appears.

NOTE

• The initial value is set at 0.00”.

Select the value you want by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] scroll key. The amount of overlap can be set in increments of 0.04 and vice versa.

Press [TEMP/SPEED] key again to confirm.

NOTE

• Overlap can be adjusted within the range of +/- 0.32.

• The amount of overlap can be set in increments of 0.04 and vice versa. The scale 0.04

means approximately 0.04”. This amount is subject to paper and settings.

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• This value is retained in memory after power off.

5-4. CHECK FILM INFO

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Control the set data of the film on the FILM DATA mode.

Press [MODE] key.

Select FILM INFO by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] scroll key.

Press [MODE] key. This display appears. Control film specifications and the amount of film

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remaining. NOTE ・The type of film and the amount of film remaining are shown in the display.

or [DOWN] scroll key.

Press [MODE] key again to return to the initial display. The display returns to the initial display or the warm-up display when no keys are pressed for 5 sec.

5-5. CHECK FILM LOT NUMBER

Press [MODE] key.

Select FILM LOT NUMBER by pressing [UP]

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The film lot number is displayed.

Press [MODE] key.

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Press [MODE] key again to return to the initial display. The display returns to the initial display or the warm-up display when no keys are pressed for 5 sec.

5-6. SET CUT TIMING

When “CUTTING ERROR” is displayed, adjust the cutting position by setting the CUT TIMING parameter.

Press [MODE] key.

Select CUT TIMING by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] scroll key.

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Press [MODE] key. This display appears. NOTE ・The initial value is set at 0.00”.

Select the value you want by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] scroll key. NOTE ・The starting point of the

blade varies within the range of +/- 1.20”.

• [▲] Every time the UP key is pushed, the blade moves 0.04” to the outer side (the cut

starts later, separation is made closer to the base of the blade).

• [▼] Every time the DOWN key is pushed, the blade moves 0.04” to the inner side (the cut

starts sooner, separation is made closer to the tip of the blade).

• The cutting must be done on the straight side of the blade, not the V-shaped side of the

blade.

Press [MODE] key again to confirm. The display returns to the initial display or the warm-up display when no keys are pressed for 5 sec. This value is retained in memory even after power off.

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Press [MODE] key. 4

Select the value you want by pressing [UP]

range of +/- 0.32”.

The scale 0.04 means approximately 0.04”. This amount is subject to paper and settings.

5-7. ADJUST PAPER OVERLAP (while not running)

When the display shows OVERLAP ERROR, adjust the amount of paper overlap on PAPER OVERLAP mode.

Press [MODE] key.

Select PAPER OVERLAP by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] scroll key.

This display appears.

NOTE

• The default is set to 0.00”.

or [DOWN] scroll key. NOTE ・Overlap can be adjusted within the

・

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Press [MODE] key again to confirm.

The display returns to the initial display or the warm-up display when no keys are pressed for 5

Press [MODE] key.

sec. This value is retained in memory even after power off.

5-8. SET COUNTER

Set the number you want to laminate on SET COUNTER mode.

Press [MODE] key.

Select SET COUNT by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] scroll key.

This display appears.

NOTE

• The default is set to FREE.

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Press [MODE] key to confirm. When no keys are pressed for 5 seconds, the set value is confirmed

Press [UP] or [DOWN] scroll key to enter numeric values. You can set up to 300.

and the display returns to the initial display or the warm-up display.

This display shows an example of setting FREE. This display shows an example of setting 100 sheets.

CAUTION

• The counter may count the sheet if an error should occur.

• This value is not retained in memory after power off.

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Press [MODE] key.

NOTE

5-9. TOTAL COUNTER

Press [MODE] key.

Select TOTAL COUNT by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] scroll key.

The number of total count is shown in the display.

• The accumulated number of laminations is displayed. Counts up to 999999999 until

counter is reset.

Press [RESET] key to clear the accumulated number and return to 0.

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Press [MODE] key.

The display returns to the initial display or the warm-up display when [MODE] is pressed or no keys are pressed for 5 sec.

5-10. ADJUST BLADE READY POSITION

Adjust the starting point of the blade according to the width of PLUSTER FILM. The Blade Test will not operate with any of the top covers open. Adjustments to the Feeder Tray and Decurling Bar should be made first before cutter blade adjustments are made. The position of the paper should be finalized before any detailed adjustment of the cutter blade is attempted.

Press [MODE] key.

Select BLADE TEST by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] scroll key.

This display appears.

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Press [START] key.

The blade moves to its ready position. Press [START] key again. The blade moves to the starting

point at the opposite side. Press [START] key again. The blade moves to its ready position. The blade moves in this order by pressing the [START] key.

Adjust the ready position so that the blade is in the recommended position of 0.20~0.39” as shown in the diagram. By moving the knobs to the left or right, the blade ready position can be

altered. NOTE ・Use the divisions at the blade position knobs to find out the right position.

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Press [STOP] key. The display returns to the initial display. When no keys are pressed for 5

seconds, the display returns the initial display.

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Press [MODE] key.

Blade moves and does cutting in both directions. Paper margin requires 0.16” and more at both

5-11. SET CUT MODE

Blade movement can be set to either one way cutting or two way cutting. The one way cutting is applied when: The paper margins on both sides are not equal because the printing surface is not centered on the paper leaving less margin on one side (i.e. less than 0.16”). Adjustments to the Feeder Tray and decurling Bar should be made first before cutter blade adjustments are made. The position of the paper and the setting of the de-curling Bar should be finalized before any detailed adjustment of the cutter blade should be attempted.

Press [MODE] key.

Select BLADE TEST by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] scroll key.

This display appears.

【CUT TWO WAYS 】

sides.

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CUT ONE WAY 】

Blade does cutting from operation panel side only and goes back to the ready position on the

The display returns to the initial display or the warm-up display when no keys are pressed for 5

【

operator side of the machine. This mode applies to the paper which has fewer margin than 0.12” at the opposite side. NOTE ・The paper must be positioned on the Feeder Tray so that the wider

margin is on the operator side.

seconds.

NOTE

• One way cutting will always start from the operation side. When the blade is at the

• This setting is not retained in memory after power off.

Choose [1] or [2] by pressing [UP] or [DOWN] key.

Press [MODE] key to confirm.

opposite side (non-operator side) it will move back to the operation side when this mode is selected.

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CAUTION

The adjustment must be done while the machine is not running. Do not attempt to adjust the Decurling Bar while laminations are being made.

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5-12. DE-CURLING

Turn the pull roller lever to the UP position. The heating roller stays in the DOWN position.

Pull and move the de-curling lever to the position you want. By leasing the lever it will lock into place.

It is recommended to start lamination setting the de-curling Lever to the center “0”. The amount of de-curling will increase with the lever towards the left side.

Thinner paper to the left (more positive, or more de-curl)

Thicker paper to the right (more negative, or less de-curl)

NOTE:

Hot lamination has a tendency to curl upwards, therefore more de-curl will necessary.

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5-13. ADJUST FEEDING PRESSURE

Adjust the feeding pressure when feeding has a problem or more than one sheet is fed.

Loosen the pressure knob. Adjust the pressure by raising/lowering the knob. The knob

should be securely fastened.

NOTE

• If the paper is thick, increase the pressure. If the paper is thin, decrease the pressure. The

amount of adjustment varies according to paper specifications.

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5-14. ADJUST PAPER POSITIONING

The position of the paper in the feeding tray is decided based on the center point marked on the tray.

If the positioning is not good, figure out the amount and direction you want to adjust.

Adjust the amount and direction of the feeder tray by using the Feed Adjustment Knob.

NOTE

• In order to avoid cutting error, film must be more than 0.16” smaller than paper at both

sides.

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5-15. ADJUST FILM TENSION

Adjust the film tension by loosening or tightening the adjustment screw shown in the picture.

When the film is too loose, slowly turn the dial clockwise. If the film tension is too tight, turn the dial counter-clockwise.

NOTE

• Normally the film tension does not need much adjustment.

When the film tension is tight, films tends to shrink. You can prevent this by slightly

moving the film guide bar to your direction. NOTE

• It is recommended to cut the film after the operation to prevent further shrinkage.

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6．CLEANING

NOTE

Be sure that the machine is unplugged. Before cleaning the machine, turn off and let the machine cool down, as the machine gets very hot. Wipe off stains with a soft cloth.

6-1. CLEANING OF FEEDER SECTION

Clean the roller with a soft cloth. Remove any stuck paper.

6-2. CLEANING OF LAMINATION SECTION

NOTE

Lamination section gets very hot. Be careful not to get burned.

Turn the heating roller to UP position. Remove any stuck paper.

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Clean the heating roller. Remove any stuck paper.

6-3. CLEANING OF DISCHARGE

Clean the discharge rollers. Remove any stuck paper.

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PROBLEM

CHECK IF

SOLUTION

PAGE

● CUTTING ERROR

Cutting blade is not working properly.

Close the cutter cover.

・

CAUTION: Do not touch

Close the cutter cover.

CAUTION Be careful that

clothes do not get caught

Turn the pull roller lever

Laminated upward

paper

curls

The margin of the paper and film is The starting point of the cutting blade

7．TROUBLE SHOOTING

Paper is jammed inside the machine.

・

・Press [RESET] key to put

the cutting blade back into the starting position.

the cutter unit.

・

・By using the manual

feed switch, remove the

jammed paper. ・Press

[RESET] key. 14

less than 0.16”.

is not correct. Paper is cut irregularly.

・

your fingers or

in the rollers.

・

upward. Adjust the decurling lever to decrease the curling.

・Adjust the paper position in the feeder tray. ・The film must always be smaller than the paper by

0.16” at both sides.

・Change the value of cut

timing. ・The cutting must be done on the straight portion of the blade, not the V-shaped portion of

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the blade.

● PICK ERROR

The first sheet of paper is

Make the paper flush on

Press [RESET] key.

More than two sheets are fed

Remove the paper. ・Hold

Paper is not fed at right angle.

Remove the papers.

The feeding roller is dirty.

Remove the papers.

PROBLEM CHECK IF SOLUTION PAGE

・Slide the paper back to the

partially fed into the machine.

magnetic stop on the Feeder Tray.

・

the tray.

・

into the machine.

・

the stack of paper vertically and tamp it down and fan the paper well. ・If papers are curling, make them flat. ・Control the level of feeding pressure by raising it upward to resist multiple sheets.

・Press [RESET] key.

・

・Control the level of feeding

pressure. ・Fix the feeder paper guide firmly in the right

position. ・Press [RESET] key.

・

・Clean the feeding roller

with soft cloth.

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Press [RESET] key.

● FEEDING ERROR

Paper is stuck between the

Open the feeder cover.

● DISCHARGE ERROR

Laminated paper is stuck in

Open the feeder cover and

Press [RESET] key.

CAUTION Laminating

Be careful that your fingers

Heating roller lever or Pull

Turn the pull roller lever

・

PROBLEM CHECK IF SOLUTION PAGE

・

feeder section and the lamination section.

・Remove all the jammed

paper.

・Press [RESET] key.

CAUTION ・Laminating rollers get hot. Be careful not to get burned.

the lamination section and/or the cutter section.

roller lever is in UP position.

・

the cutter cover. ・Remove the jammed paper by using the manual feed switch.

・

rollers get hot. Be careful not to get burned.

・

or clothes do not get caught in the rollers.

・

and heating roller lever to DOWN position. ・Press

[RESET] key.

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Film has ended.

Remove the empty film roll

CONTROL FILM/PAPER

Occurs when paper is not

● COVER OPEN ERROR

One or more covers are open.

Close all covers.

● OVERHEAT ERROR

Then turn the power back

on. Normally the problem

will be solved.

If this problem occurs

many times, contact your

dealer.

● TEMP.SENSOR CUT

Turn off the power.

(disconnected) ERROR

Contact your dealer.

・

・Press [RESET] key.

・Change film roll.

CAUTION ・Laminating rollers get hot. Be careful not to get burned.

ERROR

PROBLEM CHECK IF SOLUTION PAGE

set correctly in the lamination area. Press “FILM SET”

・

・Press [RESET] key.

・Turn off the power.

・

CAUTION ・Do not dismantle

the machine.

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● TEMP. SENSOR

Turn off the power.

SHORT (short- circuited)

Contact your dealer.

ERROR

CAUTION Do not dismantle

● MAIN MOTOR ERROR

Turn off the power. Then

● Blade does not cut well.

Contact your dealer.

● Paper and/or film has

Turn the heating roller lever

● The laminated film has

Film Tension Knob is too

・

the machine.

・

turn the power back on. Normally the problem will be solved.

・If this problem occurs many

times, contact your dealer.

PROBLEM CHECK IF SOLUTION PAGE

been entangled on the heating roller.

・Blade may be worn out.

・

CAUTION ・Do not dismantle

the machine.

・

to UP position. ・Remove paper and/or film carefully by using the manual feed switch. This switch can work only when all the covers are closed. Repeat the manual feed forward or backward until the paper and/or film is removed. ・If glue has stuck

to the rollers, wipe it off.

creases.

loose.

・Tighten the film tension.

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● [NOT READY] appears

After solving problems, [NOT

● More than two sheets

Each sheet of paper is too

Hold the stack of paper

Paper is curling.

De-curl paper.

Open the feeder cover and

Due to too much resistance by

Paper is curling.

Be certain paper lies flat

on the display and cannot clear.

are transported at one time.

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・Remove paper in the

READY] appears.

tightly stacked.

machine. Set film again.

・

vertically and tamp it down and fan the paper well. Even it up.

・

・Adjust the feeding

pressure.

PROBLEM CHECK IF SOLUTION PAGE

● Paper in the feeder tray is not picked up.

Due to paper not being pulled by the feeding roller.

the paper pressure lever

・

inspect for any debris. Also, clean the rollers.

・Lower the paper pressure

lever

・

before placing it on the Feeder Tray.

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Rear Stacker Max.

Stock: 14” (W) × 19-5/8” (L)

Max. Laminating

8．SPECIFICATIONS

Model PLS3311

Processing Speed 40~120” /min (360 sheets/hour based on 12.59” x 17.71” size)

Warm-Up Time 10 min.

Temperature Setting 140~270°F at room temperature*

Laminating Film Exclusive PLUSTER FILM, available in several formulations and widths

Feeder Max. Load 1.6” (Equivalent to 300 sheets of 0.032lbs/ft2 [157g/m2] paper)

Load

2.4” (approx. 450 sheets)

Paper Thickness 0.021~0.064lbs/ft2 [104.7 ~ 314.0g/m2] 38-116 lb. cover (104.7-314.0 gsm)

(4/18/11- Current software will process 25” maximum paper

Max. Paper Size

length, however, feed and exit trays will require modification for that length. Feed table will accept 20.5” maximum- bj)

Min. Paper Size 10-23/32” (W) × 11-7/8” (L)

Thickness

0.02” (Incl. film thickness)

Power Supply AC120V (60Hz)

Power Consumption 1,000W

Dimensions 65.12” (W) x 24.21” (D) x 44.29” (H) (with Feeder Tray and Rear Stacker)

Weight 204.1lbs (Laminator 189.6lbs, Feeder Tray 7.9lbs, Rear Stacker 6.6lbs)

Condition of use 32~105°F (better at 68±40°F) / not above an altitude of 6560’

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Feeder Tray, Extension Tray, Feeder guard, Rear Stacker, Stacker Paper

Accessories

Guard, Film Spacer, Power Cable, Stand, Instruction Manual, Stand

assembly instruction

* Warm-up time may differ according to the environment and the settings.

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