GBC HeatSeal Creative Laminator User Manual [en, es, fr]

Instruction manual

Manuel d’utilisation

Manual de instrucciones

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HeatSeal

CreativeTM Laminator

Laminator / Plastifieuse / Plastificadora

05262P001 0511

Imported in USA by
ACCO Brands
300 Tower Parkway
Lincolnshire, IL 60069-3640
In USA call 800-541-0094
www.accobrands.com
www.gbc.com

Imported in CANADA by
ACCO Canada - Brampton
5 Precidio Court
Brampton, ON L6S 6B7 CANADA
In Canada call 1-800-268-3447
www.acco.ca

Importé au CANADA par
ACCO Canada - Brampton
5 Precidio Court
Brampton, ON L6S 6B7 CANADA
Au Canada, composez le 1-800-268-3447
www.acco.ca

Importado en MEXICO por
ACCO MEXICANA S.A. DE C.V.
Circuito de la Industria Norte No. 6
Parque Industrial Lerma,
Lerma Edo. de México
C.P. 52000 México
En México llame al 1-800-759-6825
www.accomexico.com
www.gbc.com.mx

English 2
Français 6
Español 10

To register this product go to www.gbc.com

Pour enregistrer ce produit, allez sur www.gbc.com

Para registrar este producto visite www.gbc.com

English

Pouch

Safety instructions

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

THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
PRECEDES EACH SAFETY MESSAGE
IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES A POTENTIAL
PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD THAT COULD
HURT YOU OR OTHERS, AS WELL AS CAUSE
PRODUCT DAMAGE OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

The following warning is found on the product in
several languages.

WARNING

Electrical shock hazard.
Do not open. No user
serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing
to qualied service
personnel.

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 COMPLETELY. 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.

WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTRICAL
SHOCK OR OTHER INJURY, THE
FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MUST BE OBSERVED.

Electrical safeguards

• The unit must be connected to a supply
voltage corresponding to the electrical rating
shown on the unit.

• Unplug the unit 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. Do not alter the attachment plug.
The plug is congured for the appropriate
electrical supply.

• Do not overload electrical outlets beyond their
capacity. Fire or electrical shock could result.

• The unit is intended for indoor use only.

• Never push objects through the cabinet slots.

Do not spill liquid of any kind on this product.

• Close supervision is required when this product
is used near children.

General safeguards

• Use the unit only for its intended purposes of
laminating documents.

• Do not place anything in the pouch entrance
of the laminator other than documents in
pouches.

• Place unit on a secure, stable work area to
prevent the unit from falling and possibly
causing personal injury and damage to the unit.

• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on
the unit.

• The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.

• Do not block the vent slots, this will cause the
laminator to overheat.

• Never insert the loose end of the pouch
rst into the machine. This could cause the
machine to jam.

• Never attempt to do single sided lamination.
This will cause the machine to jam.

• Do not use with a carrier.

• After laminating, run a cleaning card through

the machine to clean glue residue off of the
rollers. This will extend the life of the rollers.

Service

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

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this GBC® Pouch
Laminator. Please take the time to study these
instructions to ensure the best results out of your
machine. The laminator heats up to operating
temperature and retains its heat so you can
continuously laminate your documents without
waiting. The laminator provides a visual indication
that it is ready to laminate. Turn off power and
unplug unit when it will not be used for extended
periods of time.

For best lamination results and performance,
use only GBC pouches. Maximum pouch
thickness is 3 mil/75 mic (legal size) and 5 mil/
125 mic (4"x 6" photo size) pouches.

Your new laminator may emit a slight odor during
the initial operation. It is normal and will diminish
after a few hours of operation.

Operation

1. Remove unit from box and packaging.

2. Insert plug into electrical outlet.

3. Turn the unit On with the switch located on the

top of the unit (fig. 1). It will take approximately
4-8 minutes for the laminator to be ready.

4. Position the document to be laminated into a
GBC laminating pouch, so that the document
is aligned to the folded sealed edge and the
right and left borders are equal (fig. 2).

5. When the ready light turns green (fig. 1), insert
the pouch and its contents straight into the
machine, leading with the sealed edge (fig. 3).
Do not use with a carrier.

6. The laminated item will exit from the rear of
the machine. Once the laminated pouch has
stopped moving, it should be removed quickly
from the back of the unit. This will help prevent
unwanted jams and wrinkling (fig. 4).

7. Once you have nished laminating, it is
recommended that you clean your laminator
while it is still warm and running.
(See Cleaning instructions.)

8. When nished, turn the unit off using the
power switch located on the top of the unit
(fig. 1).

Ready light

1

X X

2

3

Pouch

Pouch

Pouch

Pouch

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Cleaning

WARNING: UNPLUG THIS PRODUCT
BEFORE CLEANING THE EXTERIOR.
WIPE EXTERIOR ONLY WITH A
DAMP CLOTH AND DO NOT USE
DETERGENTS OR SOLVENTS.

Your laminator box included a cleaning card that
is to be used after each laminating session, prior
to shutting off the machine. Adhesive may exit
the pouch and stick to the rollers while laminating
or if a jam occurs. The cleaning card removes this
residue, keeping your machine in proper working
order and extending its life.

1. Run the cleaning sheet through the machine
two or three times.

2. Turn off the machine when nished laminating
and cleaning.

Laminating tips

• DO NOT LAMINATE AN EMPTY POUCH.

• Never insert the loose end of the pouch

rst into the machine. This could cause the
machine to jam. Always insert the sealed
edge rst.

• Before laminating important or unique
documents, always run a test pouch through
the laminator using a similar type document.

• Do not attempt to do single sided lamination.
This will destroy the laminator.

• As soon as hot lamination is completed,
remove the lamination from the rear of the
machine and place on a cool at surface for
cooling to prevent the pouch from curling.

• Do not block the vent slots, this will cause
the laminator to overheat.

• Do not cut pouches prior to lamination.

• Do not use with a carrier.

Limited 1 Year Warranty

ACCO Brands USA LLC, 300 Tower Parkway, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 (in Canada, ACCO Brands Canada Inc., 5 Precidio Court, Brampton,
ON L6S-6B7; and in Mexico, ACCO Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. Av. Circuito Industrial Norte #6 Parque Industrial Lerma 52000, Lerma Edo.
de México) (each, respectively, “ACCO Brands”) warrants to the original purchaser that this ACCO Brands product is free from
defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service for a period of 1 year after purchase.

ACCO Brands’ obligation under this warranty is limited to replacement or repair, at ACCO Brands’ option, of any warranted part found
defective by ACCO Brands without charge for material or labor. Any replacement, at ACCO Brands’ option, may be the same product
or a substantially similar product that may contain remanufactured or refurbished parts. This warranty shall be void in the following
circumstances:
(i) if the product has been misused,
(ii) if the product has been damaged by negligence or accident, or
(iii) if the product has been altered by anyone other than ACCO Brands or ACCO Brands’ authorized agents.

For warranty execution, please call 1-800-541-0094 in the USA/1-800-268-3447 in Canada/1-800-759-6825 in Mexico or go to
www.gbc.com.

TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES.
REPRESENTATIONS OR PROMISES INCONSISTENT WITH OR IN ADDITION TO THIS WARRANTY ARE UNAUTHORIZED AND
SHALL NOT BE BINDING ON ACCO BRANDS. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAWS, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
(IF APPLICABLE) ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO
NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ACCO BRANDS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, WHETHER OR NOT FORSEEABLE. SOME STATES
AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

FOR CONSUMERS WHO HAVE THE BENEFIT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS OR REGULATIONS IN THEIR JURISDICTION OF
PURCHASE OR, IF DIFFERENT, IN THEIR JURISDICTION OF RESIDENCE, THE BENEFITS CONFERRED BY THIS WARRANTY ARE IN
ADDITION TO ALL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES CONVEYED BY SUCH CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

To the extent permitted by law, this warranty is not transferable and will automatically terminate if the original product purchaser sells
or otherwise disposes of the product.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights. Other rights, which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, may exist. In addition some
jurisdictions do not allow (i) the exclusion of certain warranties, (ii) limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or
(iii) the exclusion or limitation of certain types of costs and/or damages, so the above limitations may not apply.

Specifications

GBC® HeatSeal® CreativeTM Laminator

Electrical 120V/60Hz, 1.5 A
Machine Dimensions 15.3" x 6.49" x 3.78"
Machine Weight 3.4 lbs
Maximum Pouch Width 9.5 inch (241.3 mm)
Maximum Pouch Thickness 3 mil (up to legal) (75 mic)

5 mil (up to photo 4 x 6 inch) (125 mic)

Maximum Thickness 0.23 inches
Warm-Up Time Approximately 4-8 minutes
Speed 11.8 inches per minute

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Purchase information

Register this product online at: www.gbc.com.

The model and serial numbers are recorded on the bottom of the machine.

Serial number:

Model number:

Purchase date:

Purchased from:

Made in China.

GBC®, HeatSeal®, and CreativeTM are trademarks of
General Binding Corporation.

ACCO is a registered trademark of ACCO Brands Corporation.

Copyright © 2011 ACCO Brands. All rights reserved.

May 2011