Gfp 865DH-4
March 2021
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14. Operation
1.
General operation
Turn power to “ON” with the rear rotary power switch, POWER light on control will
illuminate.
2.
Cold laminating:
When doing cold laminating, make sure both temperature dials are turned fully
counterclockwise to turn off heaters.
Adjust speed dial to desired position.
3.
Top Heat Assist Laminating for PSA Films
Rotate TOP heater dial clockwise to turn on the top heater only.
Select desired temperature setting.
Recommended temperature setting for most applications with PSA film is dial setting
2 for approximately 100° F.
Recommended speed setting is dial setting 2 for 5 ft./min..
4.
Thermal Laminating ( Encapsulation)
Turn both temperature dials clockwise to turn on both top and bottom heaters.
Select desired temperature and speed settings.
Recommended temperature settings:
a.
Low temperature film ( activation temperature 185° F) - Dial setting 4 = +/- 200°
F
b.
High temperature film ( activation temperature 210° F) - Dial setting 5 = +/- 230°
F
Recommended speed settings
Film gauge
Dial ft./min
1.5 mil
4
8
3.0 mil
2.5
6
5.0 mil
2
5
10 mil
1.5
2.5
NOTE:
Recommended settings are starting points only and should be adjusted according to
quality of output achieved.
Excess heat may damage the printed image or cause waves. Insufficient heat may
result in ‘silvering’ and poor lamination.
Thinner stocks can be run faster while thicker stocks or heavy ink coverage should be
run slower.
Some stocks and ink-sets cannot be effectively laminated with thermal films.
Compatibility testing is recommended before laminating long runs.
NOTE:
The surface temperature of the rollers is shown on the LCD readout. The LCD
does not work when the heaters are turned off.
