DO NOT DISCARD BOX! (If for any reason you need to ship your machine back and you discard your box you will be responsible for purchasing another one plus any freight charges to ship the box to you) MIGHTYLAM 2700HC Roll Laminator READ BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE ABC Office • 1142 West Flint Meadow Drive, Kaysville, UT 84037 • (800) 658-8788 • www.abcoffice.
CAUTION...READ BEFORE OPERATING DO NOT RUN THE MACHINE IN REVERSE WHEN THERE IS FILM ON THE FRONT ROLLERS, ESPECIALLY HOT FILM. THIS WILL CAUSE THE FILM TO DISPLACE THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR AWAY FROM THE ROLLER. THE HEAT CONTROLLER WILL RECEIVE AN INCORRECT LOWER READING OF THE TEMPERATURE AND THE ROLLERS WILL BE OVERHEATED AND POSSIBLY DAMAGED. BEFORE REVERSING THE MACHINE TO REMOVE A WRAP-AROUND, CUT THE FILM FROM THE SUPPLY ROLL AND PULL THE FILM AWAY FROM THE FRONT ROLLERS.
Table of Contents For Your Safety..................................... 4 Electrical Safeguards ............................ 4-5 Specifications........................................ 5 Set-up ................................................... Inspection ............................................. Appropriate Location............................. Loading Film onto Mandrels.................. Film Tension ......................................... Threading the Film ................................
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MIGHTYLAM 2700HC For your safety... Do not connect the laminator to electrical power or attempt to operate it until you have read these instructions completely. Keep these instructions in a convenient location for future reference. Read all safety messages located in this instruction manual and on the laminator very carefully. Always lower the safety shield before operating your laminator. Removing feed table exposes hot and moving parts.
Do not leave the laminator power on for extended periods while not in use. Unplug the machine at the end of the day as a precaution against a possible fire hazard. Do not operate the laminator with a damaged power supply cord or plug. Replace fuses only with same type rated 15 amp, 250V and 3/4 amp, 250V fuses. Contact your dealer for replacement fuses. Specifications...
Loading Film onto Mandrels using 3” core adapters: When the film is loaded properly the core gripper blade will prevent the film from turning on the supply mandrel. With the gripper spring away from you, pull the core gripper blade toward you and place the roll of film onto the mandrel. Turn the roll on the mandrel to lock the core gripper blade into the cardboard film core. Supply Mandrel Orientation: The supply mandrels must be placed on the machine in the proper orientation to achieve film tension.
nut on the brake clockwise to increase tension, and counterclockwise to decrease. This action clamps the brake on the mandrel axle creating tension necessary to achieve good results. Threading thermal Film: When changing film rolls, thread the film according to the instructions. 1. Remove the feed table and raise the safety shield. 2. Feed the film from the top roll under the upper idler roller, over the top roller and behind the safety shield, and pull it down below both rollers.
Pressure Sensitive (PS) Film Loading 1. Place the roll of single sided PS film on the top supply mandrel. Orient it the same way you would poly in thermal film (see figure below). 2. Thread film under top idler bar. 3. Peel back release liner and tape it to an empty cardboard core on rewind shaft. 4. Attach a sheet of scrap paper to the film. Ensure that your paper is wider than your film. Also be sure to never run the machine without paper. This will prevent film from sticking to the bottom roller.
Thermal Laminating... 1. Be sure all laminator parts (i.e. safety shield, feed table, etc.) are in their proper positions and the laminating film is loaded correctly. 2. Set the temperatures according to the film manufacturer’s recommendations for the film you have chosen. A low-melt film is recommended for inkjet prints. Keep in mind that the temperature at which you will laminate will vary with different medias and laminating speeds. See the chart below for approximate temperature ranges.
To change the set temperature, depress and hold either arrow down for 3-4 seconds until the display flashes “SU and the current set temperature. Depress and hold the appropriate arrow to raise or lower the setting. The digits will change slowly initially but will increase speed when held down longer for large changes. When the desired setting has been reached, release the button. The display will continue to flash for a few seconds and then display the current roller temperature.
Mounting & Laminating... 1. Be sure all laminator parts (i.e. safety shield, feed table, etc.) are in their proper positions and the laminating film is loaded correctly. 2. Turn the TEMPERATURE CONTROL switch to the ON position. 3. Set the temperatures according to the film manufacturer’s recommendations for the film you have chosen. The MightyLam 2700HC will take approximately 20-30 minutes to reach operating temperature. The temperatures of the heated rollers are indicated on the LED display. 4.
Cleaning Rubber Rollers: Excessive build-up of adhesive on the rollers may cause poor lamination quality and erratic film movement. Use the following procedure to remove any adhesive from the laminating rollers. 1. Turn the HEATED ROLLERS off and allow the laminator to cool. 2. Cut the film where it comes off the top and bottom supply rolls. Pull any film out of the laminator and away from the rollers using reverse. 3. Carefully remove the feed table to access the rollers.
INCORRECT (GAP) CORRECT (TOUCHING) SENSOR SENSOR HEATED ROLLERS HEATED ROLLERS Trouble-shooting... PROBLEM: LED does not show display when heat switches are on. ACTION: Close panel breaker, disconnect power and replace fuse. PROBLEM: Film is not bonding to the print. ACTION: Slightly adjust temperature upward. Allow ink to dry thoroughly. Check to see if paper is too slick, may need to use a more matte paper.
Do’s and Don’ts... • Read the instruction manual before operating your laminator. • Always run test samples before laminating valuable items. • • Feed the print through slowly and evenly, smoothing it as it is pulled into the laminator. • Operate the laminator with two rolls of the same width laminating film to avoid excessive adhesive transfer to the rollers. • If laminator is not in current use turn unit off.
