GBC 13 PRO User Manual

General Binding Corporation

Northbrook, IL 60062-4195

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Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . 2

Manuel d’Utilisation. . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Manual de Utilización . . . . . . . . . . 5

Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

YOUR SAFETY AS WELL AS THE SAFETY
OF OTHERS IS IMPORTANT TO US. IN THIS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND ON THE
PRODUCT ARE IMPORTANT SAFETY
MESSAGES.READ THESE MESSAGES
CAREFULLY.

THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL PRE-

CEDES EACH SAFETY MESSA GE IN
THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL.THIS SYMBOL
INDICA TES A POTENTIAL PERSONAL SAFE­TY HAZARD THA T COULD HURT Y OU OR
OTHERS,AS WELL AS CAUSE PRODUCT
DAMA GE OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

THE FOLLOWING WARNING IS FOUND ON
THE BOTTOM OF THE PRODUCT.

This safety message means that you could
be seriously hurt or killed if you open the
product and expose yourself to hazardous
voltage.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING:FOR YOUR PROTECTION

DO NOT CONNECT THE POUCH
LAMINATOR TO ELECTRICAL POWER
UNTIL YOU READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
COMPLETEL Y . KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IN A CONVENIENT LOCATION FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.TO GUARD AGAINST INJURY,
THE FOLLOWING BASIC SAFETY PRECAU­TIONS MUST BE OBSERVED IN THE SET-UP
AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT.

GENERAL SAFEGUARDS

• Use the pouch laminator only for its

intended purpose of laminating
documents according to the indicated
specifications.

• Do not place anything in the throat

opening of the machine other than
carriers with pouches/documents.

• Place unit on a secure, stable work area

to prevent the machine falling and
possibly causing personal injury and
damage to the unit.

• Turn unit off when not in use for an

extended period of time.

• Follow all warnings and instructions

marked on the product.

ELECTRICAL SAFEGUARDS

• The pouch laminator must be connected

to a supply voltage corresponding to the
electrical rating of the machine as
indicated.

• Unplug the pouch laminator before

moving it, or when it is not in use for an
extended period of time.

• Do not operate with a damaged supply

cord or plug, after it malfunctions, or after
it has been damaged in any manner.

• Do not overload electrical outlets beyond

their capacity as this can result in fire or
electrical shock.

• Do not alter attachment plug. Plug is
configured for the appropriate electrical
supply.

• The unit is intended for indoor use only.

• Never push objects into this product

through cabinet slots. Do not spill liquid of
any kind on this product.

SERVICE

• Do not attempt to service or repair the
pouch laminator yourself. Unplug the unit
and contact an authorized service
representative for any required repairs.

CLEANING

CAUTION: Unplug this product before
cleaning.

• Wipe exterior only with a damp cloth. Do
not use detergents or solvents.

OPERATION

Control Panel LCD. The following
information is displayed on the LCD:

READY - Indicates that the machine is at the
requested laminating temperature.

TEMPERA TURE - The numbers directly
below the word TEMPERATURE indicate the
user requested temperature setting.

SPEED - The numbers directly below the
word SPEED indicate the speed setting.

Selecting Functions. Pressing keys
performs functions as follows:

Low - Sets the machine to 230°F (110°C),
speed 5

Mid - Sets the machine to 266°F (130°C),
speed 3.

High - Sets the machine to 302°F (150°C)
speed 3.

Note: Use of a carrier is recommended with
all films for better quality output and
protection of rollers.

PRE/H - Sets the machine to 176˚ F (80˚ C),
Speed 2, stand-by.

MEAS - Measures the current machine
temperature.

COLD - This is the setting that is
automatically selected when the machine is
first turned on. Sets the machine to 0, no
temperature and no speed. If the
temperature of the heater platen is above 90˚
C (194˚ F), then speed “2” is automatically
set to protect the rollers.

TEMPERA TURE -These keys are used to

increase or decrease temperature by
1˚F. Temperature can be adjusted up
to 160˚ C or 320˚ F.

SPEED - Adjust the speed of the rollers.

Speed 6 is the fastest speed.

STOP - Stops the revolution of the rollers. To
protect the rollers, the machine should not be
stopped for long periods of time when the
temperature is above 90˚ C (194˚ F).

REV - Reverses the revolution of the
rollers to correct misfeeds.

SET-UP

1. Connect power cord to appropriate power
source.

2. Push the power switch located on the back
of the machine to the “on” position.

HOT LAMINATION

After the laminator has been turned on using
the power switch located on the back of the
machine, the Cold mode is automatically set.
“Ready ,” temperature setting “0” and speed
setting “0” should be displayed on the LCD.

1. Select either “LOW, MID, or HIGH”

function key. The LCD will indicate the
temperature and speed selected. “Ready”
will not be indicated until the laminator
has reached the set temperature.

2. Use the Laminating Guide included with

the machine to select the proper tempera­ture and speed for the material to be
laminated.

3. Center the item to be laminated into a

laminating pouch, so that the borders are
even on all sides.

4. Insert the pouch with the item sealed-edge

first into the paper CARRIER that is includ­ed with each carton of pouches. Position
the sealed edge of the pouch against the
inside folded edge of the carrier.

5. Insert the carrier and its contents straight

into the machine, leading with the folded
edge. handle carriers carefully so that
they can be reused.

WARNING

Electrical shock hazard. Do not
open. No user servicable parts
inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.

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Control
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INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNANT
LA SECURITE

VOTRE SÉCURITÉ, COMME CELLE

DES AUTRES,EST IMPORTANTE
POUR NOUS. CES INSTRUCTIONS
CONTIENNENT D'IMPORTANTS MESSAGES
RELATIFS À LA SÉCURITÉ. MERCI DE LES
LIRE TRÈS A TTENTIVEMENT.

CE SYMBOLE “ATTENTION SÉCURITÉ”
PRÉCÈDE, DANS CE MANUEL D'UTILISA­TION, CHAQUE MESSAGE CONCERNANT
LA SÉCURITÉ. CE SYMBOLE INDIQUE UN
RISQUE POTENTIEL DE BLESSURE POUR
VOUS OU D'AUTRES PERSONNES, OU UN
RISQUE DE DOMMAGE POUR LA MACHINE
OU VOS BIENS PERSONNELS.

L’AVERTISSEMENT SUIVANT EST NOTIFIÉ
SUR LA PARTIE INFÉRIEURE DE
L’APPAREIL.

Ce message signifie que vous pourriez être
très sérieusement blessé si vous tentiez
d’ouvrir l'appareil en vous exposant ainsi à
un risque de choc électrique.

INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNANT
LA SECURITE

ATTENTION: PAR MESURE DE

SÉCURITÉ, NE BRANCHEZ PAS LA
PLASTIFIEUSE À POCHETTES AVANT
D'AVOIR LU EN TOTALITÉ CES INSTRUC­TIONS. CONSERVEZ LES DANS UN
ENDROIT APPROPRIÉ AFIN DE POUVOIR
VOUS Y RÉFÉRER SI NÉCESSAIRE. AFIN

D'ÉVITER TOUTE BLESSURE, LES
PRÉCAUTIONS DE BASE SUIVANTES
DOIVENT ÊTRE OBSERVÉES À
L'INSTALLATION ET LORS DE
L'UTILISATION DE CET APPAREIL.

MESURES DE SECURITE GENERALES

• N’utilisez la plastifieuse à pochettes que
pour la plastification de documents en
vous conformant aux spécifications
indiquées.

• N’introduisez pas dans la fente
d'alimentation de la machine autre chose
que des transporteurs, des pochettes et
des documents.

• Installez la machine en sécurité sur un
emplacement stable pour éviter qu’elle
ne tombe; cela pourrait l'endommager et
causer d'éventuelles blessures
corporelles aux utilisateurs.

6 The laminated item will automatically exit

the rear of the pouch laminator. After the
pouch has stopped moving, place the
carrier on a flat surface to cool briefly
before removing the finished pouch.

7. If the laminated product looks hazy, then
the temperature may need to be
increased or the speed decreased. If the
laminated product looks wavy, then the
temperature may need to be decreased
or the speed increased.

8. Select PRE/H to keep the machine on
stand-by at 80˚C (176˚ F).

9. If finished laminating, press the “COLD”
key. Temperature 0 and Speed 2 will be
displayed. When the temperature
reaches 85˚ C (186˚ F) the rollers will
stop automatically. Cooling down the
machine before turning off the power
switch protects and extends the life of the
rollers.

10.Turn off the power switch.

11. Unplug the power cord if the machine will
not be used for a long period of time.

OPERATION, COLD LAMINATION

After the laminator has been turned on using
the power switch located on the back of the
machine, the Cold mode is automatically set.
“Ready ,” temperature setting “0” and speed
setting “0” should be displayed on the LCD.

If the machine has just recently been used
for Hot Lamination, then the machine must
reach a temperature of no hotter than 30˚ C
(86˚ F) before starting Cold Lamination.

1. Select a GBC No-Heat Laminate that is
slightly larger than the document to be
laminated.

2. Run the film, film-side faced up, for about
3-6mm (1/8 - 1/4”) into the laminator, and
then press STOP to stop the rollers.

3. Carefully separate the backing release
paper from the film, and drape the clear
film over the top of the laminator.

4. Place the document between the
separated film and backing, and select
Speed 1.

5. After the laminated document exits the
rear of the laminator, then either cut off
the excess pouch edge for a flush-cut

appearance, or leave the
edge as an adhesive
border for signage.

OTHER APPLICATIONS

GBC CREATIVE FOILS™

1. Select 150˚ C (302˚ F) and speed 3, and
wait for the READY indicator.

2. Place GBC Creative Foil color-side-out
over output from a toner-based laser
printer or photocopier. When printing
various colors on the same original piece,
arrange the different colors and secure
with the stickers included with the
Creative Foils.

3. Insert the document and foil into a carrier
and laminate.

4. When the item exits the rear of the lami­nator, then remove the document from
the carrier and remove the excess foil.

GBC SOFT TOUCH POUCHES™

1. Select 130˚ C (266˚ F) and speed 3, and
wait for the READY indicator.

2. Start laminating.

3. When the pouch exits the rear of the
laminator, carefully rub a finger against a
front corner to remove the protective
carrier film.

ATTENTION

Risque de secousse électrique.
Ne pas ouvrir. Aucune piéce
réparable par l'utilisateur.
Entretien par personnel qualifié.

Manuel d’Utilisation

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Operating Instructions

GBC Creative Foils™

GBC Soft Touch Pouches™

PRE/H Stand-by

Cold
Lamination

Cold Lamination with

GBC No-Heat Laminate™

film draped

over laminator

document

backing release paper