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6. Lay the laminating film over the top of the upper roller. While holding up the edge of the
peeled back release liner with one hand, start the rollers and apply the overlaminating
film to the surface of the image. Pull up and away on the release paper as your work
piece travels through the laminator. Ensure that the release paper does not reach the
point where the image makes contact with the top roller. Be sure to complete this step
with a consistent motion and do not stop until the entire image has passed through the
rollers.
7. The laminated image can now be easily removed from the silicone-coated Carrier Board
for trimming and mounting.
L
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inating a Single
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Before processing, make sure that the images are clean and free of dust or specks of lint (an
Anti-Static cloth or Anti-Static Wisk is recommended for this purpose).
1. Raise the top roller and insert the mounted image into the roller Nip. Adjust the roller
pressure as described on pages 15-16.
2. Pre-cut a sheet of overlaminating film from the roll. The sheet should be larger than the
image by approximately 1/4” on the sides and bottom and 3” longer on the top.
3.
Peel and fold back 2” of release paper liner exposing the adhesive of the laminating film.
4. Tack approximately 1-
1/2” of the laminating film to the Leader Board, but not over the
mounted image.
5. Insert the Leader Board with the laminating film tacked to it into the Nip. Advance the
Leader Board and the film through the Nip until the upper laminating roller securely
pinches the film. (The trailing edge of the Leader Board should be at the pinch point of
the rollers.)
6. Lay the laminating film over the top of the upper laminating roller. Make sure that the
folded release paper liner is easily accessible.