Image ® 6500 XT Laminator Owner’s Operation Manual Addendum for 6500 XT Please read the SEAL® Image® 6500 Owner’s Manual for the basic operating procedures before using this addendum.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................................................................................................................................... 3 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 6500 XT BACK CONTROL PANEL...............................................................................
INTRODUCTION The purpose of this addendum is to outline the differences in operation and features of the SEAL Image 6500 XT laminator in addition to the SEAL Image 6500 laminator model. IMPORTANT! All information regarding WARNINGS and Safety Information contained in the SEAL Image 6500 Owner’s Manual is valid for the operation of the SEAL Image 6500 XT laminator.
6500 XT BACK CONTROL PAN EL 1. Air Pressure Gauge: Indicates the PSI reading for the downward pressure of the top pull roller. The standard setting for the normal operation is 35-55 PSI. 2. Air Regulator Knob: Adjusts the downward pressure of the top pull roller. Turn clockwise to increase the pressure. 3. Roller Up/Down Switch (Rear, Top): Press the switch up to raise the roller. Press the switch down to lower the roller. 4.
FEEDING IMAGES USING THE IMAGE GUIDE ON THE FLAT TABLE POSITIONING THE IMAGE GUIDE ON THE FLAT TABLE • To aid with feeding in images, the rear table is provided with an “Image Guide”. • • This device can be positioned in front of the roller and it prevents the images from interrupting the photoelectric eyes. To position the Image Guide, push it completely in towards the roller aligning the outer notches with the thumbscrews in the table.
ONE PASS DRY TRANSFER AND OVERLAMINATE The One-Pass Dry Transfer process involves transferring an image onto a flexible Marking film and applying an over laminate to the image transfer. Applying the over laminate to the top of the image transfer increases the longevity of your image transfer and allows for outdoor applications. Some types of Transfer Media do not require an over-laminate; please refer to the product literature for recommendations.
TRANSFER PROCESS CONTROL CHART MEDIA: Electrostatic Transfer Webbing Settings FILMS: Web Tension Marking Film: Light to Medium -- -- -- Front Bottom Unwind Shaft: Marking Film (Vinyl) Web Tension Transfer Media: Heavy Web Tension Over-laminate: None to Light _____ Front Top Unwind Shaft: Transfer Media Chill Idlers: Over 1st / Under 2nd . . . . .
TRANSFER PROCESS CONTROL CHART Shim Wheel Rear Over-laminate Release Liner Rear Top Wind-up Front Shim Wheel Rear Top Supply Shaft Front Top Supply Shaft Front Top Wind-up Media after toners removed Top Idler Rear Roll Easel Pressure-sensitive Over-laminate Transfer Media Toners facing in Top Main Roller Top Pull Roller Chill Idler Rear Table Removed Bottom Pull Roller Print Guide Front Table Chill Idler Bottom Main Roller Fan Tube Pressure-sensitive Over-laminate Finished Product R
6500 XT PROCESS CONTROL CHART Process: _________________________________ Motor Control Panel Settings Application Use: ___________________________ Motor Direction: Forward _______/ Reverse _______ Top Unwind Shaft:__________________________ Motor Speed Setting: ________________________ Bottom Unwind Shaft: _______________________ Webbing Settings Front Control Panel Settings Top Roller Temp: __________________________ Bottom Roller Temp: ________________________ Main Roller Pressure: ________________
6500 XT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Mechanical Dimensions (H x W x D) 56” x 85” x 57” (1423 mm x 2159 mm x 1448 mm) Net Weight 1,710 lbs. (775 kg) Shipping Weight 2,260 lbs. (1025 kg) Roller Construction Four high release silicone-covered rollers Process Max. Working Width 61” maximum (1550 mm) Max. Roller Speed 15 ft/min. (4.6 m/min.) Max. Roller Opening 1.75” (44 mm) Maximum Main Roller Force 42.8 lbs./in. (7.5 N/mm) @ 90 PSI Maximum Substrate Thickness 1” (25.
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