AL-MEISTER Pluster PLS3311, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...AL MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Rev 3 Rev 9 22 11 bj Rev 4 26 13 bj Rev 2 20 14 bj ...

Page 2: ...inating 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...

Page 3: ...tion 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 plac...

Page 4: ...hock 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 conn...

Page 5: ... 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 ma...

Page 6: ...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 en...

Page 7: ...18 4 4 ADJUST REAR EXIT TRAY 23 4 5 START LAMINATION 24 4 6 STOP LAMINATION 25 4 7 FINISH OPERATION 26 5 CHANGE SETTINGS 5 1 SET TEMPERATURE 27 5 2 SET SPEED 28 5 3 ADJUST PAPER OVERLAP during operation 29 5 4 CHECK FILM INFO 30 5 5 CHECK FILM LOT NUMBER 31 5 6 SET CUT TIMING 32 5 7 ADJUST PAPER OVERLAP while not running 33 5 8 SET COUNTER 35 5 9 TOTAL COUNTER 37 5 10 ADJUST BLADE READY POSITION 3...

Page 8: ...AL MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Rev 3 6 2 CLEANING OF LAMINATION SECTION 48 6 2 CLEANING OF EXIT SECTION 49 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING 50 8 SPECIFICATIONS 56 ...

Page 9: ...ev 3 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 ...

Page 10: ...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 ...

Page 11: ...le 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 Lami...

Page 12: ...E 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 ...

Page 13: ...dicates 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 ea...

Page 14: ... 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...

Page 15: ... 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 1 Attach the feeder tray assembly using both your hands Insert it on an angle shown in the illustrat...

Page 16: ...e rear exit tray installed in its correct position 1 Hold the rear exit tray with both your hands Fit it as shown in the illustration Make sure that the Exit Tray is securely attached 2 The Rear Exit Tray can be adjusted in two positions high low with three different angles each Select the appropriate position for the paper used A and 3 for thin paper B and 1 for thick paper ...

Page 17: ...AL MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Rev 3 3 Rear Exit Tray can be stored in a vertical position 3 4 ATTACH POWER CORD ...

Page 18: ...4 1 WARM UP CAUTION The PLS3311 will not heat up or operate without PLUSTER FILM 1 Set PLUSTER FILM in the socket The end of the film will come off the BOTTOM of the roll when properly set 2 Plug in 3 Switch ON Buzzer beeps This display appears for 3 seconds ...

Page 19: ...amp lights NOTE These displays will only appear when the PLUSTER FILM is correctly set 4 OPERATION 4 2 SETTING PAPER 1 Turn the feeder guard to outer side NOTE Lower the feeder tray by using Feeder Elevation Switch 2 Widen the paper guide at both sides by loosening the knob Hold both ends marked with a circle and move the paper guides ...

Page 20: ...e 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 1 Even when the machine is warmed up the display NOT READY will appear The...

Page 21: ...comes to a stop remove any remaining paper from the Feeder Tray you may leave the tray on the machine if you wish and open both the Film and Feeder Covers 4 Hold the film roll and place both film ends on the upper film rack above the socket where the film sits in normal operation This places it out of the way which aids in threading the machine NOTE The display shows FILM ERROR when you remove the...

Page 22: ...should now be free and allow the bar to be lifted out of the machine CAUTION Heating rollers and guide bar may be HOT 6 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 7 Stick the film end to the paper as shown in the picture The film adhesive is melted and easily ...

Page 23: ...all the film guide bar end into the left hand side first depress spring by pushing to the left 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 9 Put the film roll back in its correct position in the lower sockets ...

Page 24: ...l 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 curl...

Page 25: ...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 ...

Page 26: ... 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 1 Check settings Check that the READY lamp lights Check that the display shows READY 2 Press START key Lamination starts NOTE To adjust curling refer to 5 12 ADJUST CURLING ...

Page 27: ...oller from getting sticky Some longer paper sizes may not completely exit This is normal Do not try to remove it 4 6 2 STOP AT FILM END The display FILM END will appear and operation will stop 4 6 3 STOP BY OPERATION ERROR When problems occur operation will stop The ERROR light will illuminate and an error message will appear on the display It is important to note the exact error message s as this...

Page 28: ...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 1 When you finish the operation turn the heating roller lever to the UP position to release pressure on the rollers 2...

Page 29: ...ess 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 3 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 ...

Page 30: ...press DOWN scroll key and the display shows OFF 5 2 SET SPEED 1 Press TEMP SPEED key two 2 times This display appears NOTE The default is the set speed stored in a microchip in the film core 2 Press UP or DOWN scroll key to set speed Speed can be set by 4 min increments The speed display blinks 3 Press TEMP SPEED key again to confirm The speed also confirms if TEMP SPEED key is not pressed for 10 ...

Page 31: ...r DOWN scroll key The amount of overlap can be set in increments of 0 04 and vice versa 3 Press TEMP SPEED key again to confirm 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 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...

Page 32: ...ined in memory after power off 5 4 CHECK FILM INFO Control the set data of the film on the FILM DATA mode 1 Press MODE key 2 Select FILM INFO by pressing UP or DOWN scroll key 3 Press MODE key This display appears Control film specifications and the amount of film ...

Page 33: ...ilm remaining are shown in the display 4 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 1 Press MODE key 2 Select FILM LOT NUMBER by pressing UP or DOWN scroll key ...

Page 34: ...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 1 Press MODE key 2 Select CUT TIMING by pressing UP or DOWN scroll key ...

Page 35: ... 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 5 Press MODE key again to confirm The display returns to the initial display ...

Page 36: ...PAPER OVERLAP mode 1 Press MODE key 2 Select PAPER OVERLAP by pressing UP or DOWN scroll key 3 Press MODE key This display appears NOTE The default is set to 0 00 4 Select the value you want by pressing UP or DOWN scroll key NOTE Overlap can be adjusted within the range of 0 32 The scale 0 04 means approximately 0 04 This amount is subject to paper and settings ...

Page 37: ...or the warm up display when no keys are pressed for 5 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 1 Press MODE key 2 Select SET COUNT by pressing UP or DOWN scroll key 3 Press MODE key This display appears NOTE The default is set to FREE ...

Page 38: ...hen no keys are pressed for 5 seconds the set value is confirmed 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 ...

Page 39: ...lect TOTAL COUNT by pressing UP or DOWN scroll key 3 Press MODE key The number of total count is shown in the display NOTE The accumulated number of laminations is displayed Counts up to 999999999 until counter is reset 4 Press RESET key to clear the accumulated number and return to 0 ...

Page 40: ...de 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 1 Press MODE key 2 Select BLADE TEST by pressing UP or DOWN scroll key 3 ...

Page 41: ... 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 ...

Page 42: ...AL MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Rev 3 5 Press STOP key The display returns to the initial display When no keys are pressed for 5 seconds the display returns the initial display ...

Page 43: ... i e less than 0 16 Adjustments to the Feeder Tray and de curling 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 1 Press MODE key 2 Select BLADE TEST by pressing UP or DOWN scroll key 3 Press MODE key This display appears CUT ...

Page 44: ...tioned on the Feeder Tray so that the wider margin is on the operator side 4 Choose 1 or 2 by pressing UP or DOWN key 5 Press MODE key to confirm The display returns to the initial display or the warm up display when no keys are pressed for 5 seconds NOTE One way cutting will always start from the operation side When the blade is at the opposite side non operator side it will move back to the oper...

Page 45: ...AL MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Rev 3 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 ...

Page 46: ...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...

Page 47: ...g 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 ...

Page 48: ...decided based on the center point marked on the tray 1 If the positioning is not good figure out the amount and direction you want to adjust 2 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 ...

Page 49: ...o 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 2 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 ...

Page 50: ...t the machine cool down as the machine gets very hot Wipe off stains with a soft cloth 6 1 CLEANING OF FEEDER SECTION 1 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 1 Turn the heating roller to UP position Remove any stuck paper ...

Page 51: ...AL MEISTER PLS3311 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Rev 3 2 Clean the heating roller Remove any stuck paper 6 3 CLEANING OF DISCHARGE 1 Clean the discharge rollers Remove any stuck paper ...

Page 52: ...per Press RESET key 14 CAUTION Be careful that your fingers or clothes do not get caught in the rollers Turn the pull roller lever upward Adjust the de curling lever to decrease the curling Laminated upward paper curls 47 The margin of the paper and film is less than 0 16 Adjust the paper position in the feeder tray The film must always be smaller than the paper by 0 16 at both sides 49 The starti...

Page 53: ...to the machine Remove the paper Hold 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 47 Paper is not fed at right angle Remove the papers Control the level of feeding pressure Fix the feeder paper guide firmly in the right position Press RE...

Page 54: ...ned 11 DISCHARGE ERROR Laminated paper is stuck in the lamination section and or the cutter section Open the feeder cover and the cutter cover Remove the jammed paper by using the manual feed switch Press RESET key CAUTION Laminating rollers get hot Be careful not to get burned 11 14 Be careful that your fingers or clothes do not get caught in the rollers Heating roller lever or Pull roller lever ...

Page 55: ...is not set correctly in the lamination area Press FILM SET PROBLEM CHECK IF SOLUTION PAGE COVER OPEN ERROR One or more covers are open Close all covers Press RESET key OVERHEAT ERROR Turn off the power 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 CAUTIO...

Page 56: ...ade does not cut well Blade may be worn out Contact your dealer CAUTION Do not dismantle the machine Paper and or film has been entangled on the heating roller Turn the heating roller lever 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 ...

Page 57: ...per vertically and tamp it down and fan the paper well Even it up 47 Paper is curling De curl paper 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 Open the feeder cover and inspect for any debris Also clean the rollers 11 Due to too much resistance by the paper pressure lever Lower the paper p...

Page 58: ...ness 0 021 0 064lbs ft2 104 7 314 0g m2 38 116 lb cover 104 7 314 0 gsm Max Paper Size Stock 14 W 19 5 8 L 4 18 11 Current software will process 25 maximum paper 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 Max Laminating Thickness 0 02 Incl film thickness Power Supply AC120V 60Hz Power Consum...

Page 59: ...Rev 3 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 end ...