The Fujipla ALM 3220 Al-Meister fully
automatic laminating machine has functions such as automatic feeding,
laminating and automatic framing capabilities. In fact, all operations
are automatically handled. The operator simply puts the document they
would like to laminate into the feeder, pushes the start button and all
the laminating work is done automatically. This is the birth of the
next generation in laminating machines.
Overview:
Fully automatic laminating system
Automatic feeder
Automatic trimmer
Special SAP film
Anti static
Will adhere to any print
Designed for digital printer
Push button operation-similar to photo copier
Features/Strengths:
Extremely easy to use
Load feeder with prints and press start
Auto feeder is extremely accurate
User can walk away to perform other tasks
Eliminates all manual labor from feeding laminator and trimming prints
Fast warm up time, warms up in less than 5 minutes
Easy to load film with color coded cartridges
SAP film will adhere to any print
Most films will not adhere to prints with heavy fuser oil from digital printer
Anti static film
1.7 nylon film for single sided applications
Fast set up
Preset widths for trimmer
Digital touch screen to set temp, speed and margin control
Limitations:
Maximum width of 12.6"
Preset widths of trimmer for 11" and 12" prints with and without a margin
Length is automatic and can be adjusted
Fixed margins-no fine tuning for custom jobs on width
Max speed of 4' per minute
However that is laminated and trimmed
No labor
Limited film availability
No 10 mil film
Requires very little maintenance, however a local dealer should be used for installation and training
Construction:
All metal construction
Metal cabinet on casters with waste bin for trimmed scraps
Small foot print, can be stored when not in use
Standard power requirements
Summary:
Great system for users with page lamination needs and digital printers
Film is ideal for difficult to laminate digital prints
Ideal for short and long runs of prints
System will eliminate all manual labor in lamination
System has a high cost, but when labor savings is taken into account the system will pay for itself
This review was written by Jeff McRitchie who is the director of marketing for Mybinding.com
Jeff has written more than three hundred articles and more than two
hundred reviews on Binding Machines, Binding Supplies, Report Covers,
3-Ring Binders, Index Tabs, Laminators, Laminating Supplies, Paper
Shredders and Paper Handling Equipment.
