Specifications

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DECALING (HEAT-ACTIVATED)
This process involves applying a hot film to the top and a cold backing adhesive to the bottom
of the graphic. This process can be used to create self-adhesive images for mounting down
onto various substrates. After performing this process, follow the Mounting Instructions in the
manual to apply the decal to a substrate.
MEDIA: Ink Jet, Electrostatic and Photographic
FILMS:
-- -- -- Top Unwind Shaft: Heat-activated Laminate 3 – 5 Mil
_____ Bottom Unwind Shaft: Pressure-sensitive mounting adhesive
LAMINATOR SETTINGS
Front Control Panel
Top Roller Temp 205-215°F (96-102°C)
Bottom Roller Temp OFF
Main Roller Pressure 35-40 PSI
Cooling Fan: OFF
Back Control Panels
Pull Rollers: Down
Pull Roller Pressure 35-40 PSI
Pull Clutch Tension 40-60 PSI
Motor Control Panel
Motor Direction: Forward
Motor Speed Setting 3-5 FPM (1-1.5 MPM)
WEBBING SETTINGS
Web Tension Top: Medium
Web Tension Bottom: Light
Chill Idlers: Over 1
st
/ Over 2
nd:
Shim Wheel Settings: -1/16 (-2mm)
NOTE: When using Mounting Adhesive on the
back of images it is best to run over both idlers.
Running the film under the second idler may cause
the backing to separate from the release liner.
Top
Main Roller
Top
Pull Roller
Front Top
Supply Shaft
Rear Top
Supply Shaft
Bottom
Main Roller
Bottom
Pull Roller
Chill
Idler
Shim Wheel
Print Guide
Front Table
Shim Wheel
Covered
Foot
Switch
Front
Chill
Idler
Rear
Front
Bottom
Wind-up
Rear
Bottom
Wind-up
Rear
Bottom
Supply
Shaft
Front
Bottom
Supply
Shaft
Rear
Roll
Easel
Front
Roll
Easel
Rear Top
Wind-up
Front Top
Wind-up
Top
Idler
Rear Table
Covered
Foot
Switch
Fan
Tube
Bott
Idler
Bott
Idler
Note: Remove Bottom Front
Wind-up Idler for webbing
ease and to prevent adhesive
from sticking onto it when
webbing.
Figure 21. Webbing for Decaling
(Heat-activated films)