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YOUR SAFETY AS WELL AS THE SAFETY OF
OTHERS IS IMPORTANT TO GBC. IN THIS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND ON THE PRODUCT,
YOU WILL FIND IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES
REGARDING THE PRODUCT. READ THESE
MESSAGES CAREFULLY. READ ALL OF THE
INSTRUCTIONS AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE.
THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL PRECEDES
EACH SAFETY MESSAGE IN THIS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL. THE SYMBOL
INDICATES A POTENTIAL PERSONAL
SAFETY HAZARD TO YOU OR OTHERS.
THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS ARE
FOUND UPON THIS PRODUCT.
ADVERTENCIA
Riesgo de choque
eléctrico
No abra:
Adentro no ha y
piezas reparables
por el usuario.
Mantenimiento
solamente por
personal calificado
THIS SAFETY MESSAGE MEANS THAT YOU
COULD BE SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED IF YOU
OPEN THE PRODUCT AND EXPOSE YOURSELF
TO HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE.
ADVERTENCIA
RODILLOS
CALIENTES.
PUNTO DE
PINCHAMIENTO.
Mantener manos y
ropa a distancia.
THIS SAFETY MESSAGE MEANS THAT YOU
COULD BE BURNED AND YOUR FINGERS COULD
BE TRAPPED AND CRUSHED IN THE HOT
ROLLERS. CLOTHING, JEWELRY AND LONG
HAIR COULD BE CAUGHT IN THE ROLLERS AND
PULL YOU INTO THEM.
ADVERTENCIA
NAVAJA FILOSA.
Mantener manos y
dedos a distancia.
THIS SAFETY MESSAGE MEANS THAT YOU
COULD CUT YOURSELF IF YOU ARE NOT
CAREFUL.
WARNING: THIS SAFETY ALERT
SYMBOL PRECEDES EACH SAFETY
MESSAGE IN THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL. THE SYMBOL INDICATES A
POTENTAL PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD
TO YOU OR OTHERS.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
SERVICE OR REPAIR THE 4064-1 WF
LAMINATOR.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE
LAMINATOR TO AN ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY OR ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE
LAMINATOR UNTIL YOU HAVE
COMPLETELY READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS. MAINTAIN THESE
INSTRUCTIONS IN A CONVENIENT
LOCATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Risque de
Secousseélectrique.
Ne pas ouvrir.
Pas de pièces
réparables par
l'utilisateur.
Entretien
seulement par
personnel qualifié.
Attention
ROULEAUX
CHAUDS.
POINT DE
PINCEMENT.
Tenir mains et
vêtements à
l'écart.
LAME
COUPANTE.
Tenir mains et
doigts à l'écart.
Attention
Attention
Avertissement
Electrical shock
hazard.
Do not open.
No user serviceable
parts inside.
Refer servicing to
qualified service
personnel.
Avertissement
HOT ROLLS.
PINCH POINT.
Keep hands and
clothing away.
Avertissement
SHARP BLADE.
Keep hands and
clothing away.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING: TO GUARD AGAINST INJURY
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED IN
INSTALLATION AND USE OF THE
LAMINATOR.
General:
Keep hands, long hair, loose clothing, and articles such as
necklaces or ties away from the front of the heat and pull
rollers to avoid entanglement and entrapment.
The heat rollers can reach temperatures over 300˚F (150°C).
Avoid contact with the heat rollers during operation or shortly
after power has been removed from the laminator.
Keep hands and fingers away from the path of the sharp film
cutter blades.
Do not use the laminator for other than its intended purpose.
Avoid moving the Laminator on uneven floor surfaces. Never
tilt the laminator.
Do not defeat or remove electrical and mechanical safety
equipment such as interlocks, shields and guards.
Do not insert objects unsuitable for laminating or expose the
equipment to liquids.
Electrical:
The Laminator should be connected only to a source of power
as indicated in these instructions and on the serial plate located
on the rear of the laminator. Contact an electrician should the
attachment plug provided with the Laminator not match the
receptacles at your location.
WARNING: THE RECEPTACLE MUST BE
LOCATED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND
EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Do not operate the Laminator with a damaged power supply
cord or attachment plug, upon occurrence of a malfunction, or
after the laminator has been damaged. Contact GBC’s
Technical Service Department or your dealer/distributor for
assistance.
Service:
Perform only the routine maintenance procedures referred to in
these instructions
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE
OR REPAIR THE LAMINATOR
Disconnect the plug from the receptacle and contact GBC’s
Technical Department or your dealer/distributor when one or
more of the following has occurred.
• The power supply cord or attachment plug is damaged.
• Liquid has been spilled into the laminator.
• The laminator is malfunctioning after being mishandled.
• The laminator does not operate as described in these
GBC warrants to the original purchaser for a period of ninety
days on labor and one year on parts after installation that this
laminator is free from defects in workmanship and material
under normal use and service. GBC’s obligation under this
limited warranty is limited to replacement or repair, at GBC’s
option, of any part found defective by GBC without charge for
material or labor.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY
EXCLUDED. ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR PROMISES
INCONSISTENT WITH, OR IN ADDITION TO, THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY ARE UNAUTHORIZED AND
SHALL NOT BE BINDING UPON GBC. IN NO EVENT
SHALL GBC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
WHETHER OR NOT FORESEEABLE.
SPECIFICATIONS
Agency Approval cULus
Operating Speed Up to 20fpm MAX
Maximum Temperature 300°F (150°C)
Maximum Mounting
Thickness
Main Roller-1 in. (25.4 mm) Max.
Pull Roller-1 in. (25.4 mm) Working gap. 1 in. total opening gap.
Maximum Film Width 64 in. (162.5 cm)
Dimensions (W x D x H) Unit alone: (Uncrated)
82.5in x 41in. x 54in.
(209cm x 104cm x 137cm.)
Depth of 4064-1 is 44.4 in (112 cm) with tables in up position.
Weight Unit alone: 1500 lb (680 Kg).
Refer to the serial plate located on the rear of the laminator for the specific electrical rating
applicable to the unit.
220V, 40Amps, 60 HZ. Single Phase. 8500Watts
380VAC, 13Amps, 50HZ. 3 Phase, 8500 Watts
FCC Class A Notice - Notification pour les Etats-Unis
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiated radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
Canada Class A Notice - Avis Canada, Class A
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Modifications
Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by General Binding Corporation may
void the authority granted to the user by the FCC and/or by Industry Canada to operate this
equipment.
Toutes modifications apportées à ce dispositif et non approuvées par General Binding Corporation
annuleront le droit accordé à l'utilisateur par le FCC et/ou par Industrie Canada de faire fonctionner
cet équipement.
This limited warranty shall be void if the laminator has been
misused; mishandled; damaged by negligence, by accident,
during shipment, or due to exposure to extreme conditions;
repaired, altered, moved, or installed by anyone other than GBC
or its authorized agents; or if incompatible film was used.
GBC’s obligation under this limited warranty does not include
routine maintenance, cleaning, adjustment, normal cosmetic or
mechanical wear, or freight charges.
Without limiting the generality of the previous paragraph,
GBC’s obligation under this limited warranty does not include:
1. Damage caused to the rollers by knives, razors, or other
sharp tools: by any foreign objects falling into the working
area of the laminator; or by cleaning the laminator with
solutions or materials that harm its surfaces;
2. Damage caused by adhesives; nor
3. Damage caused by lifting, tilting or attempting to position
the laminator other than rolling it on its castors across even
surfaces.
FOR EUROPEAN UNION RESIDENTS ONLY: This
guarantee does not affect the legal rights which consumers have
under applicable national legislation governing the sale of
consumer goods.
Before a 4064WF-1 Laminator can be installed, ensure the
following requirements are met:
1. Are doorways and hallways wide enough for the
laminator to be moved to the installation site?
2. Is there ample room for the laminator?
• A work area must be established that allows for
operation in both the front and rear of the
laminator and provides space for efficient
material flow.
3. Is the environment appropriate for the laminator?
• The laminator requires a clean, dust and vapor
free environment to operate properly.
• Avoid locating the laminator near sources of heat
or cold. Avoid locating the laminator in the
direct path of forced, heated or cooled air.
CAUTION: Air flow can cause uneven
heating / cooling of the rollers and result in
poor output quality.
4. Have you contacted a certified electrician to wire
the receptacle and ensure that adequate power is
being supplied, having the appropriate capacity,
over current protection and safety lockouts
available?
GBC 4064WF-1 Requires:
• 220V at 60Hz with 40 amps single phase.
• Nema 6-50 P 50 A 250 V Receptacle
This Machine is supplied with a Nema 6-50 male
plug.
INSTALLATION
1. Shipping damage should be brought to the immediate attention of the delivering carrier.
2. With assistance, carefully roll the laminator into position over flat and even surfaces.
3. The laminator should be positioned to allow exiting film to flow freely to the floor or a work table. Accumulation of
laminate immediately behind the laminator as it exits the equipment 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. Once the laminator has been properly positioned, lock the castors in place. Locking the castors prevent the machine
from rolling during set up, operation or servicing.
6. Connect the attachment plug provided with the laminator to a suitably grounded outlet. 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 blowing fuses.
Note: Machine must be leveled to ensure best performance. Level the machine by lowering both the main and pull rolls.
Lay alevel on top of the main and pull rolls. Then, check level from main roll to pull roll on right and left side of the
roll. Finally, check by placing the level diagonally across lower main to lower pull rolls.
There are 2 Lamination Processes on 4064WF-1, LAM and ACCUSHIELD.
LAM:
This setting is intended to be used when an operator wants to use both the top and bottom
heater, and wants full downward pressure on the Main Rolls.
To Select a Different Pressure or Gap:
Press STOP to stop the machine.
Press JOB.
Rotate the MASTER DIAL.
The Pressure and Gap selections are: LAM, 0”, 1/16”, 1/8”, 3/16”, ¼”, 3/8”, ½”, ¾”, 1”
FIGURE 1.
.
FIGURE 1 shows:
Top and Bottom heat is set to 32*
Position of the Rollers are Set at the highest downward pressure.
The distance this machine ran since being reset is 36ft.
WAIT indicates the machine is out of the range of the set temp.
Speed is set for 7ft/mn
The direction of the laminator is set to go forward.
FIGURE 2.
FIGURE 2 shows:
The Top Heat has been set to 220*F
The Bottom Heat has been set to 115*F
Position of the Rollers are Set at the highest downward pressure.
The distance this machine ran since being reset is 36ft.
READY Indicates that the temperature has reach the desired set-temp.
Speed is set for 7ft/mn
The direction of the laminator is set to go forward.
A-SHLD:
This setting is intended to be used when an operator wants to run ACCUSHIELD. This
process requires the rollers to rotate as soon as the solenoids are activated.
ACCUSHIELD also requires that the lower roll NOT heat up. All the settings in A-SHLD
will have:
The lower roll pre-set to 32*F
Rollers will rotate as soon as the rollers drop.
Rollers will rise before the rollers stop rotating.
To Select ACCUSHIELD Mode:
Press STOP.
Press JOB.
Rotate the Master Dial until LAM is shown.
Press and hold the JOB Button. (The machine will “Beep” indicating that the machine is now in ACCUSHIELD Mode.).
The LCD will Indicate ACCUSHIELD, and then display the Gap or Pressure.
To Select a Different Pressure or Gap:
Press STOP to stop the machine.
Press JOB.
Rotate the MASTER DIAL.
The Pressure and Gap selections are: LAM, 0”, 1/16”, 1/8”, 3/16”, ¼”, 3/8”, ½”, ¾”, 1”
FIGURE 3.
FIGURE 3 shows:
The Top Heat has been set to 265*F
The Bottom Heat is pre-set to 032*F
Position of the Rollers are Set at the highest downward pressure.
The distance this machine ran since being reset is 96ft.
READY Indicates that the temperature has reach the desired set-temp.
Speed is set for 3ft/mn
The direction of the laminator is set to go forward.
The operator is able to save Temps and Speeds for certain processes on the 4064WF-1.
When operating the laminator in the lamination mode, the operator can save the Speed, Top
Heat, & Bottom Heat.
For each Gap or Pressure setting, one job can be saved.
Ex: When the GAP is set on 0”, the TOP & BOTTOM Heat can be saved, as well as the
speed.
To Save the TOP Heat:
Press “TOP TEMP”
Rotate the Master Dial until the desired Temp is displayed.
Press and hold “TOP TEMP”.
When the “TEMP” on the LCD stops Blinking, the Temp for this Setting is saved.
To Save the BOTTOM Heat:
Press “BOT TEMP”
Rotate the Master Dial until the desired Temp is displayed.
Press and hold “BOT TEMP”.
When the “TEMP” on the LCD stops Blinking, the Temp for this Setting is saved.
To Save the Speed:
Press “SPEED”.
Rotate the Master Dial until the desired Speed is displayed.
Press and hold “SPEED”.
When SPEED stops blinking, the Speed is saved.
NOTE:
When operating the laminator in the ACCUSHIELD mode, the operator can only save the
Speed, & Top Heat.
FIGURE 1:
When jobs are changed, the shim dials will
automatically rotate to the desired setting. Front
Tension Error indicates that the Front Shim Dial
has not located the desired setting.
• Make sure Air is applied to the machine.
• Re-set the Main Power.
FIGURE 2:
When jobs are changed, the shim dials will
automatically rotate to the desired setting. As the
Front Shim Dials are locating the desired setting,
the LCD will indicate this by displaying: FRONT
TENSION SEARCHING.
•Wait for Shim Dial to locate the desired
setting.
FIGURE 3:
When jobs are changed, the shim dials will
automatically rotate to the desired setting. Rear
Tension Error indicates that the Rear Shim Dial
has not located the desired setting.
• Make sure Air is applied to the machine.
• Re-set the Main Power.
FIGURE 4:
When jobs are changed, the shim dials will
automatically rotate to the desired setting. As the
Rear Shim Dials are locating the desired setting,
the LCD will indicate this by displaying: REAR
TENSION SEARCHING.
•Wait for Shim Dial to locate the desired
setting.
FIGURE 5:
When an Emergency Stop is pressed, the LCD will
indicate: E-SWITCH PRESSED!!
•Locate the Emergency Stop that is
activated.
•Return the Emergency Switch to normal
position.
•Now the Machine can be operated.
FIGURE 6:
When a Safety Interlock is not correctly
positioned, the LCD will read: ACTIVATE
SAFETY!
Refer to the following pages for detailed information on the
Features
FIGURE A
2 Table Idler: (FIGURE C, Item 2)
The Table Idler assists feeding of images into the web. It is helpful
in roll to roll operation and helps move large rigid panels through
the nip.
FIGURE D
1. Emergency Stop Buttons: (FIGURE A, Item 1)
Four E-Stop buttons are on the Laminator located on the top of the
Laminator at all four corners.
To Engage E-Stop buttons, press any E-Stop Safety Push button to
stop the roller movement.
To disengage turn the push button clockwise when the emergency
condition has been resolved.
FIGURE B
1. Heated Main Top Roller: (FIGURE B, Item 1)
Silicone rubber coated steel tube heat the laminating film and
compress the heated film to the items being laminated. Heat is
provided by an internal heating element.
2. Heated Main Bottom Roller: (FIGURE B, Item 2)
Silicone rubber coated steel tube heat the laminating film and
compress the heated film to the items being laminated. Heat is
provided by an internal heating element.
3. Media Pressure Plate: (FIGURE B, Item 3)
The Pressure Plate mounted to the front of the table helps hold
down the image as it enters the Nip Area. To remove, move
Spring Pin, and remove Pressure Plate.
FIGURE C
1. Safety Light Beam System: (FIGURE D, Item 1)
The 4064WF-1 uses a Safety Light Beam to protect the end-user
from harm. When this Beam is blocked, the Rollers will stop
rotating. Once the Beam is interrupted, the operator must re-start
the machine by pressing Run. There are 2 sets of Safety Light
Beams. One set in the front, one set in the rear. (See Sequence of
Operation Chart for detail sequence of the Safety Beam. Diagram 1
Page 11)
FIGURE E
1. Rewinder Tubes: (FIGURE E, Item 1)
Used to rewind release liners or finished Medias.
2. Upper Tension Idler Bar: (FIGURE E, Item 2)
The Upper Tension Idler Guides the upper lamination onto
the Top Main Roller insuring a constant amount of wrap on
the Top Main Roller.
FIGURE F
1. Rewinder Clutch Adjustment: (FIGURE F, Item 1)
The 4064WF-1 has Rewinder Tubes that will take-up release liners
and rewind finished product. By rotating the gnarled disk
(FIGURE F, Item 1) Counter Clockwise, the take up action will
increase. Counter Clockwise will reduce the effect.
1. Front Table: (FIGURE C, Item 1)
The Front Table aids the operator when aligning media. The Front
Table is stationary but pivots down for easy access to the film. To
pivot the table down, lift up on the Media idler (FIGURE C, Item
2) and pull the table towards you. The table can now pivot down.
The machine is limited to 3ft/min while either table is in the
Note:
down position.
2. Nip Pressure: (FIGURE F, Item 2)
The 4064WF-1 uses pneumatics to operate the Main Rollers and
Pull Rollers. You can adjust the amount of PSI that is desired on
the Main Rollers and Pull Rolls by rotating the Pneumatic
Adjustment Knob (FIGURE F, Item 3). To increase PSI, rotate the
knob cock-wise. To reduce the amount of PSI, turn the knob
counter clock-wise.
To increase PSI, rotate the knob cock-wise. To reduce the amount
of PSI, turn the knob counter clock-wise.
FIGURE G
1. Main Air Supply: (FIGURE G, Item 1)
The 4064WF-1 requires Compressed Air. Connect to the Main Air
Supply at #1.
FIGURE H
2. Lower Pull Roll: (FIGURE I, Item 2)
The Pull rollers located at the back of the laminator are motor
driven. They simultaneously pull the film and image. The Lower
Pull Roller is clutched.
3. Rear Table: (FIGURE I, Item 3)
Used to support finished Media and used when running the
machine from the rear.
4. Rear Table Safety Interlock Switch: (FIGURE I, Item 4)
The Rear Table Safety Switch ensures that the Rear Table is
inserted properly and if not engaged, the machine will only operate
with the foot switch at 3ft/mn.
The Swing-out Film Shaft is used to provide tension to match
materials going into the laminated rollers. To increase tension,
rotate the knob clock-wise. To reduce tension, rotate the knob
counter clock-wise
The Swing-out Film Shaft is used to provide tension to match
material when holding media and materials.
5. Core Chucks: (FIGURE H, Item 5)
Bi-Directional Core Chucks grip the Medias supply tube. Our
patented roller core chuck will allow the operator the ability to add
or remove film with ease.
1. Upper Pull Roll: (FIGURE I, Item 1)
The Pull rollers located at the back of the laminator are motor
driven. They simultaneously pull the film and image. The Upper
Pull Roller (FIGURE I, Item 1) can be Raised and Lowered via the
Main Control Panel.
FIGURE I
1. Rear Slitter: (FIGURE J, Item 1)
The Rear Slitter is used for slitting Media after lamination. Press
down on the Slitter Assy’ (FIGURE J, Item 1) to engage the slitter.
2. Rear Slitter Track Assy’: (FIGURE J, Item 2)
The Rear Slitter Track Assy’ allows the Slitter Assy’ to travel the
length of the Rear Table.
3. Rear Table Media Idler: (FIGURE J, Item 3)
Used for guiding Media through the laminator. The table Idler is
helpful in roll to roll operation and helps move large ridged panels
through the nip.
FIGURE K
1. In-Line Slitters: (FIGURE K, Item 1)
The In-Line Slitters allows the operator to slit images as they pass
through the Main Rollers and into the Pull rollers. The trimmed
waste can then be attached to the Rewinder Tubes and disposed of
later.
2. Slitter Blade Switch: (FIGURE K, Item 2)
The Slitter Blade can be engaged by pressing down carefully on
the Blade Switch. To disengage, carefully pull up on the Slitter
Blade Switch.
3. In-Line Slitter Bar Mounting Lever: (FIGURE K, Item 3)
The In-Line Slitters bar mounting Lever Allows the operator to
remove the Slitter Bar Assy’ or position it to the desired location.
The Pull Roll Clutch provides tension on the laminated film
between the main rolls and pull rolls as the material is cooling.
FIGURE M
1. Main Circuit Breaker/ ON/OFF Switch: (FIGURE M Item
1)
To apply Main Power to the Laminator, Press the switch to the
“ON” Position. To disconnect Main Power to the Laminator, press
the switch to the “OFF” position.
2. Fuses: (FIGURE M Item 2)
There are 4 fuses. Each one is labeled to describe each fuses
function.
3. Foot Switch Cord: (FIGURE M Item 3)
The Foot Switch is attached to the Footswitch cord.
4. Main Power Cord: (FIGURE M Item 4)
The main Power Cord is used to supply Main voltage to the
Laminator.
A
B
1. Main Power Cord. (FIGURE N Item A)
The Main Power Cord Plugs into the Main Power Supply. See
Power Requirements in the Specs part of the manual for required
Voltage and Amperage.
2. Foot Switch. (FIGURE N Item B)
The Foot Switch allows the operator to run the machine hands free.
When the PICO System is not blocked, the Foot Switch will
activate the Main Rollers, and the machine will run at the set speed
on the Main Control Panel. The Speed can be adjusted by
selecting the Speed button and using the Main Dial to increase or
decrease speed while unit is running.
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.
CAUTION:
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 its core.
The adhesive side of the film is on the inner side of
the web (Fig. 17A & B). 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 appearance 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 rear of th e laminator.
Do not introduce any additional items into the
laminator when the warning label is visible.
To load a roll of film: (Fig. 18)
1. Pull the swing out shaft clevis pin up.
2. Swing shaft outward.
3. Slide the roll of film onto the film shaft ensuring
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 film must be tacky or
liquefied. 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.
CAUTION: Do not cut yourself
CAUTION: Be careful not to cut any of the
rollers!
1. Cut (1) remaining top film web between the
idler bar and heat roller. Cut (2) the film web
between the lower film supply and the idler
bar (FIGURE 27).
CAUTION: Be careful not to cut any of the
rollers!
2. Remove the feed table.
3. 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
tilted.
4. Replace both the top and bottom rolls of film
with new rolls. Ensure the adhesive side is
facing out.
5. Pull the film around the idler bars, with the
exception of PSA mounting adhesives without
a release liner.
6. Tack the new film to the existing film on the
heat rollers. For PSA film, attach the release
liner to the rewind tube
7. Use the footswitch to advance the film into the
heat roller nip.
8. Observe the film being pulled through the
laminator to assure that the remaining existing
film and the new films are advancing
concurrently. Any separation between the
films will require stopping the motor
immediately and the situation corrected.
Unweb the laminator if you are changing film
widths, cleaning the rollers or have finished using
the machine for the day.
CAUTION: Do not cut yourself
1. Using a slitter, cut (1) the output from the web
(Fig. 29).
2. Cut (2) remaining top film web between the
idler bar and heat roller. PSA film cut the
release liner too.
3. Cut (3) the film web between the lower film
supply and the idler bar (Fig. 29).
CAUTION: Be careful not to cut any of the
.......a PSA film or mount adhesive
rollers!
4. Remove the feed table.
5. Gap the main rollers and pull rollers.
6. Carefully grab hold of the web (top and bottom
film), from the front operating position and pull
towards you (Fig. 30).
7. Do not allow the adhesive side of the film to
contact the heat or pull rollers.
Clearing a Film Jam (Wrap-up)
Film jams (wrap-ups) may occur if the film is loaded
backwards or if the area at which film exits the
equipment is blocked. The film, when jammed,
wraps around the heat rollers or pulls rollers during
webbing.
To clear a jam:
1. Immediately stop the laminator by pressing
STOP ( ).
2. Set motor direction to rear.
3. Use the footswitch to reverse the web until the
The “LAM” Setting is used in applications where full pressure is desired. The “LAM” is used for some applications like Pressure
sensitive or Encapsulation where thick material is being laminated and better edge seal is needed.
The “0” setting is used in most general encapsulation applications, especially when laminating wide thin materials.
The “0” setting provides a positive stop on the downward pressure regardless of the Pneumatic downward pressure. The positive
Stop helps to create the most consistent even Nip foot print across the roll.
The “O” setting is adjusted and set with the Main rolls cold, a small amount of light is visible between the rolls about 5” in from
each end.
THE ART OF LAMINATION
BASIC RULES
• Do not attempt to laminate abrasive or metal Objects such as staples, paper clips and glitter, as they may damage 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 controlled by the speed of
the motor and is defined as the amount of time the material to be laminated is compressed between the heat rollers.
As a general rule, thicker items and film 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 laminator 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.
Proper film tension, known as brake tension, is the minimum amount required to eliminate wrinkles in the finished item. 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 causes wrinkles,
while too much tension causes stretching (necking). Uneven tension between the top and bottom rolls creates curl. Too much
upper tension creates upward curl.
Heat
The “READY” indicator may extinguish 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” indicator illuminates. Operation
of the laminator for more than thirty minutes at a
time may necessitate a lower speed setting. It is
recommended 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
- A -- B -
FIGURE 39
- A -- B -
- A -- B -
FIGURE 40
FIGURE 41
around the thinner material. If you are unsure that the
laminator is set at the proper speed for the item to be
laminated, run a test piece (scrap) of the same or
similar material through the Laminator. This
procedure is recommended because rotating the heat
roller prior to lamination will more evenly distribute
the heat.
GBC offers Cleaning kits as well as Extended Maintenance Agreements.
Contact your local GBC Service Representative or your dealer/distributor for additional information. The only maintenance
required by the operator is to periodically clean the heat rollers and schedule semi annual maintenance checks. The following
procedure will help keep the heat rollers free of adhesive that has been deposited along the edge of the laminating film. Proper
alignment of the rolls of film reduces the amount of “squeeze out”.
WARNING: Do not attempt to laminate adhesives marked “Flammable”.
Do not laminate glitter and/ or metallic items. Damage to the rollers may result.
WARNING: Do not apply any cleaning fluids or solvents to the rollers. Some solvents and fluids could ignite on heated
rollers.
Never clean rollers with sharp or pointed objects.
Hardened adhesive deposits on the rollers can cause damage to the rollers. Rotate the rollers at the lowest speed
setting on the control panel.
CAUTION: THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE IS PERFORMED WHILE THE LAMINATOR IS HOT. USE EXTREME
CAUTION.
1. Remove the film from the laminator following the Procedure outlined in steps 1 through 6 of the section entitled TO
UNWEB THE LAMINATOR.
2. Preheat the laminator until the “READY” indicator illuminates.
3. Tilt the feed table.
4. Rub the top and bottom heat rollers with a 3M™ Scotch-Brite™ pad. DO NOT USE METAL SCOURING PADS!
5. Use the footswitch to rotate the lower heat/ pull roller to an unclean portion. The upper heat/ pull rollers are free
spinning. Continue this process until the complete surfaces of both rollers are clean.
6. Refer to the beginning of the section entitled OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS to web your laminator.
NOTE: Do not use metal scouring pads to clean the rollers.
The control panel display does not
illuminate when POWER ON/OFF
Laminator not connected to
electrical supply
Insert attachment plug into
receptacle
is in the ON, marked “I”, position
Blown out fuse. Check fuses.
Heat rollers do not turn when I Feed table not properly installed. Tilt feed table and properly replace
it.
Press the RUN ( ) button. Pull E-Stop button Pull out on the E-STOP push button.
Heat rollers only turn if I use the
“Footswitch”.
Laminated items exhibit curling. Tension between the top and bottom
Tension on top or bottom roll of film
Bottom film roll may be improperly
Photo eye is blocked. Disengage the footswitch mode.
Clear nip area.
Adjust tension per section FILM
film. Roll is unequal.
TENSION.
Adjust tension per section FILM
is too film is too loose.
TENSION.
Make sure bottom roll of film is
loaded.
around idler bar and that is the
normal operation position.
Adhesive deposited on heat rollers. Top and bottom film webs not
aligned
Release heat and pull roller pressure,
align the rolls of film.
Laminate improperly loaded. Adhesive (matte) side of laminate
film may be against the heat rollers.
Unweb and reload the film properly.
Unsatisfactory adhesion of laminate. Speed setting too fast for type of
Lower speed setting.
material being laminated
Insufficient heat Wait for “READY” indicator to
appear in the control panel display.
Laminate improperly loaded Adhesive side of film must be facing
away from the heat rollers.
Heat rollers require cleaning. Bottom roll of film not threaded
behind the idle bar.
Laminated item unsuitable for
adhesion.
Clean heat rollers per procedure in
section CARING FOR THE GBC
4064WF-1 LAMINATOR. Item may
be dirty or may have non porous
surface that is extremely difficult to
laminate.
SERVICE AGREEMENT
GBC’s Equipment Maintenance Agreement will insure the quality performance and long life built into your laminator.
A service charge for travel time, labor and parts may be incurred for each out of warranty service call. GBC’s Equipment Maintenance
Agreement
Decreases these expenses and protects your valuable investment. GBC offers several types of agreements to suit your needs and budget. To
contact
GBC/ACCO write to :
ACCO Brands Inc. IN CANADA:GBC NATIONAL SERVICE
300 Tower Parkway 49 RAILSIDE ROAD
Lincolnshire, Il 60069 DON MILLS, ONTARIO
M3A 1B3