Amazon Basics PL9-US Thermal Laminator Machine
Product Diagram
WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Carefully read this operation manual before operating the unit.
- Never attempt to open and service the unit. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the laminator.
- Repairs must be done by authorized personnel. Unauthorized servicing of the unit will render the warranty invalid.
- Use only the pouches with the right thickness and size. Pouches that are too thin will easily be caught and result in document jams.
- Never laminate heat-sensitive material such as thermal fax paper.
- The machine surface is hot during operation. Children operating the machine must be supervised by adults.
- Never use cold seal laminating pouches in a hot seal laminator. The machine, pouch, and document. will be damaged.
- Never laminate over staples or paper clips.
Class II equipment Does not require a safety connection to electrical earth (ground)
Laminating Guide
- ATTENTION! You may notice an odor coming from the laminator for the first couple of times of use. It may also emit a small amount of smoke on the first time of use which is caused by environmental moisture absorbed but will not impact the function and safety of the laminator. This is normal and the smoke & odor will dissipate shortly. Do not be alarmed.
- Make sure the main switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the unit. Use only wall sockets with the right voltage supply and plug types.
- Toggle the main power switch at the back of the machine to the desired pouch thickness (US system 3 mil and 5 mils, Metric system 80 mic and 125 mics). The RED indicator will light up.
- When the GREEN indicator is lit, the unit is ready for lamination.
- Insert the document into the correct pouch size. Leave approximately 3 to 5mm at each side of the pouch. It is highly recommended NOT to put several smaller documents into a large pouch. Doing so may cause poor laminating effects and pouch jams.
- Insert the pouch evenly, with the closed end first, into the front side paper inlet.
- The laminated documents exiting the machine may still be hot so precautions are required while handling them.
- It is recommended to use 5 mil pouches when laminating thin soft materials. When laminating thicker or harder materials it is recommended to use 3 mil pouches to help void jams when laminating.
- Do not trim pouches before laminating. Always leave a minimum pouch border of approximately 1 /4″ around your document. Using trimmed pouches prior to lamination can lead to glue exposure to the rollers which can result in pouch jams.
- When changing the laminating thickness selection, leave the machine in the OFF position for 30 seconds. This is to prevent overloading the circuit.
Laminating Pouches
For best results use Amazon Basics Thermal Laminating Pouches, Order number: B00D6B FEDI. Two (letter size) 3 mil pouches have been included.
Jam Release
- The machine is equipped with a JAM RELEASE LEVER to clear document jams, which is located next to the ON/OFF switch.
- Symptoms of Paper Jams:
- Documents fail to exit
- Abnormal noises are heard during the operation
- The document becomes wrinkled on its way through the machine
- Once document jams occur, turn OFF the machine and press the JAM RELEASE LEVER to release the jam. Remember to place the JAM RELEASE LEVER back in the UP position after the jam is removed.
Troubleshooting Guide
Specifications
WEEE Regulatory Information
WEEE Regulatory Information Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive aims to minimize the impact of electrical and electronic goods on the environment, by increasing reuse and recycling and by reducing the amount of WEEE going to landfill. The symbol on this product or its packaging signifies that this product must be disposed of separately from ordinary household wastes at its end of life. Be aware that this is your responsibility to dispose of electronic equipment at recycling centers in order to help conserve natural resources.
Each country should have its collection centers for electrical and electronic equipment recycling. For information about your recycling drop-off area, please contact your related electrical and electronic equipment waste management authority, your local city office, or your household waste disposal service.
FAQ’s
Do not put anything else in the laminator besides paper items. Not appropriate for wood, leaves, flowers, or glitter. Use less glue within your products because it will squeeze out. Never laminate just one side or use tattered pouches.
Most laminators turn off the heating mechanism after 30 or 60 minutes of idleness for safety reasons. The auto shut-off time for your laminator can be found in the product description or instruction manual.
The document could be harmed if the lamination is done too hot. – Immediately after laminating, remove the pouch from the machine and let it cool on a flat surface before handling. – When not in use, turn off the laminator.
Remove the film from the laminator before cleaning it, and then preheat the laminator to get it warmed up. Then, with the rollers moving at the slowest speed, scrape the dried glue off with a 3M Scotch-Brite scouring pad.
Lower temperature films operate at roughly 250oF and normal film operates at around 300oF, depending on the manufacturer.
The thickness of laminating film is expressed in mils. Simply put, a mil is 0.001th of an inch, which makes it extremely little. The range of film thicknesses, from 1.5 to 10 mil, can be characterized as thin to thick.
In addition to causing discoloration in the flooring installation, water damage can lead to planks coming loose. Due to too much moisture, warping and buckling become problems as well over time.
A core material’s primary purpose is to create a sandwich panel that is light and stiff, and this sandwich panel must have a strong attachment to the laminate skin. To accomplish this, it is essential to store the foam in a clean, dust-free environment.
Layers of transparent, filmy plastic permanently adhere to the original paper during the process. The plastic is sandwiched between two thin sheets of glass via lamination, which is another technique used by automakers to make windows that are resistant to breaking. Lamina, a “thin slice, leaf, or layer,” is the Latin root.
Laminates with a matte finish. These laminates give the surface a matte-finish feel. shiny laminates These laminates look like mirrors and feature reflecting surfaces. Metallic laminates, decorative laminates, laminates with texture, etc. Laminates with high-pressure Laminates for countertops Laminates that fight germs
Laminate flooring that is thicker is not necessarily more durable. However, it will be more resistant to circumstances like warping. One of the recommended thickness ranges for laminate flooring is 8 to 12 mm.
It’s challenging to recycle laminates. The entire laminate sheet needs to be changed if the top layer becomes worn. When laminate sheets are utilized as flooring, an extremely slick surface is produced. Because laminates are brittle, they are susceptible to clipping. It’s difficult to bend laminates.
