GBC 620os Operation Manual GBC 620os INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL Part Number 930-145, Rev A.
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GBC 620os Operation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Description Cover Legal Disclaimer Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Important Safeguards General ,Electric & Service Warranty Specifications Pre- Installation Installation Control Guide Page No.
GBC 620os Operation Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS YOUR SAFETY AS WELL AS THE SAFETY OF OTHERS IS IMPORTANT TO GBC. IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND ON THE PRODUCT, YOU WILL FIND IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES REGARDING THE PRODUCT. READ THESE MESSAGES CAREFULLY. READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE. THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL PRECEDES EACH SAFETY MESSAGE IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. THE SYMBOL INDICATES A POTENTIAL PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD TO YOU OR OTHERS.
GBC 620os Operation Manual WARRANTY Limited 90- Day Warranty GBC warrants to the original purchaser for a period of ninety days on labor and one year on parts after installation that this laminator is free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service. GBC’s obligation under this limited warranty is limited to replacement or repair, at GBC’s option, of any part found defective by GBC without charge for material or labor.
GBC 620os Operation Manual PRE-INSTALLATION Before a 620os Laminator can be installed, ensure the following requirements are met: 1. 2. 3. 4. Are doorways and hallways wide enough for the laminator to be moved to the installation site? Is there ample room for the laminator? • A work area must be established that allows for operation in both the front and rear of the laminator and provides space for efficient material flow.
GBC 620os Operation Manual FRONT CONTROL GUIDE Figure 1 A. LCD Display: • The LCD will display the settings the machine is currently set for. • Illuminates when the laminator is plugged in and POWER ON/OFF is in the on, (I), position. Displays settings for the top heater, speed, Burst, and ready/wait. B. MOTOR SPEED: • When pressed, permits increasing or decreasing of speed by turning the MOTOR SPEED and is indicated on the control panel display. Range is 1-15. The number does not stand for Feet/Minute.
GBC 620os Operation Manual FRONT CONTROL GUIDE Figure 2 LCD Display: • HEAT: This displays the Temperature the machine is set at. Figure 2. indicates the set temperature is 32*F. To read the actual temperature of the Heat Roller, press and hold the MASTER DIAL. (See Figure 1.) • WAIT: After setting the desired temperature, the LCD will display “WAIT” until the temperature reaches the set point.
GBC 620os Operation Manual FEATURES/ACCESORIES GUIDE Refer to the following pages for detailed information on the Features. EMERGENCY STOP BUTTONS (Fig. 1– Item A) There are two EMERGENCY STOPS on the laminator. One is located at the rear of the machine and the other is located on the front. To engage, press any EMERGENCY STOP to stop the roller movement. To disengage, turn the EMERGENCY STOP clockwise after the emergency condition has been resolved. Figure 1 FRONT SAFETY SHIELD INTERLOCK LATCHES (Fig.
GBC 620os Operation Manual FEATURES/ACCESORIES GUIDE IN-LINE SLITTERS (Fig. 5– Item L) The In-Line Slitters allows the operator to slit film before it passes through the Main Rollers. The trimmed waste can then be attached to the Rewinder Tube and disposed of later. COOLIN TUBE (Fig. 5– Item M) The Cooling Tube gives the operator the option of cooling the media after it passes through the Main Rolls. This can be activated on the Main Display Panel. Figure 5 GUIDE RULER (Fig.
GBC 620os Operation Manual FEATURES/ACCESORIES GUIDE V W X NOMENCLATURE PLATE (Fig. 9– Item V) The Nomenclature Plate provides the operator the necessary Technical information such as Voltage, Amperage, Wattage, Model Number and Serial Number. MAIN ON/OFF SWITCH (Fig. 9– Item W) The Main On/Off Switch supplies power or removes power from the machine. FUSES (Fig. 9– Item X) The Fuses protect internal PCB’s and motors. Y Figure 9 POWER CORD (Fig.
GBC 620os Operation Manual FEATURES/ACCESORIES GUIDE PULL ROLLERS (Fig. 12– Item F1) The Pull Rollers are silicone driven rollers that pull the film and media through the machine and into the Bursting Rollers. SKEW WHEEL (Fig. 12– Item G1) For proper “snapping” of images, the out put must have a “skew” in the paper or a raised “tent” on one side of the output. By adjusting the Skew Wheel, you can adjust the amount of “Skew” or “Tent” needed for proper “snapping”.
GBC 620os Operation Manual FEATURES/ACCESORIES GUIDE BURSTING ROLLERS (Fig. 14– Item N1) When the Bursting Rollers are activated, images are separated. There are 2 speeds to select from on the Main Control Panel. STACKER TRAY LATCHES (Fig. 14– Item O1) The Stacker Tray Latches secures the Stacker Tray to the laminator. Figure 15 FILM TENSION KNOB (Fig. 15– Item P1) The Film Tension Knob allows the operator to adjust the amount of film tension. FILM SLITTER REWINDER TENSION KNOB (Fig.
GBC 620os Operation Manual LOADING FILM & THREADING FILM DO NOT USE COLORED PRINTS AS SHOWN IN PHOTOS FOR THREADING. STEP 1: • Preheat the laminator to desired temperature. • Turn on the Air Compressor. Locking Pins Figure 1 STEP 2: • Pull the Locking Pins out of the Film Shaft Support Bracket. (Figure 1). • Swing the Film Shaft Support Bracket out and slide the roll of film onto the Film Shaft, over the Core Adaptors. (Figure 2).
GBC 620os Operation Manual LOADING FILM & THREADING FILM STEP 5: • Attach the end of the Threading Card to the activated film. The Top Main Roller must be hot to activate the adhesive to ensure that the Threading Card sticks. (Figure 5). • Replace the Safety Shield and lock in the Safety Shield’s Safety Interlocks. Figure5 Figure 6 STEP 6: • While pressing “LOADING”, push another sheet into the nip area under the sheet you just tacked to the film. (Figure 6).
GBC 620os Operation Manual LOADING FILM & THREADING FILM STEP 9: • Place the Prelaminating Film Perforator Wheel on the edge of the Supply Roll of film. Verify that the Prelaminating Film Perforator Wheel is penetrating the film, leaving small holes in the film. Not necessary for all films. (Figure 9). Figure 9 Figure 10 STEP 10: • Set the Skew Wheel as shown in figure 10. The angle and position of the Skew Wheel will determine how much of a “tent” is present.
GBC 620os Operation Manual LOADING FILM & THREADING FILM Figure 13 STEP 12: • The Burst Roller can be adjusted up or down determining weather more or less pressure is needed for “Bursting”. Start by lowering the roller by using the Burst Roller Knob until there is about ½ to 1 inch of roll contact. (Figure 13). • If the images are not separating, lower the Burst Roller a little until consistent separation is achieved.
GBC 620os Operation Manual SLITTING FILM Rewinder Tube In-Line Slitters Slitting Film: You always want to use film that is narrower than the sheets being laminated, so sometimes it may be necessary to slit the film. If the film is wider than the sheet being laminated, start the threading process with sheets wider than the film. • Tension Adjustment Knob Figure 15 • • • • • • Load the film on the machine and web it up per the above procedure. Refer to the Loading Film and Threading section.
GBC 620os Operation Manual SPEED / TEMPERATURE CONTROL This is only a general reference guide. Different settings may be suitable as the warm up time, lamination time and materials change. Factors that may affect the speed and temperature parameters; 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Image length Image width. Ink coverage Paper type Laminate thickness Operating environment Condition of the rollers Line voltage (effects heaters) Using cooling features.
GBC 620os Operation Manual OUTPUT TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Straight waves in output (Fig. 1A). • Check operational settings for materials being used. • Check for moisture in the media. 2. Indent waves in output after pull rollers (Fig. 1B). • Bursting PSI too high. • Output was handled prior to cooling. • Use cooling feature if not on. -A- -B- • Machine was stopped on print. 3. Angled waves in the output (Fig. 2A&2B). • Main air Supply setting Figure 1 A & B • Check main Roller Pressure.
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GBC 620os Operation Manual TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM The control panel display does not illuminate when POWER ON/OFF is in the ON, marked “I”, position Rollers do not turn when Load or Run is pressed. Laminated items exhibit curling. POSSIBLE CAUSE Laminator not connected to electrical supply Insert attachment plug into receptacle Blown out fuse. Safety latch not engaged Check fuses. Check all Safety latches. Pull E-Stop button Too much Brake on Film Pull out on the E-STOP push button.
GBC 620os Operation Manual MAINTENANCE Caring For the GBC 620os Laminator GBC offers Cleaning kits as well as Extended Maintenance Agreements. Contact your local GBC Service Representative or your dealer/distributor for additional information. The only maintenance required by the operator is to periodically clean the heat rollers and schedule semi annual maintenance checks.
