Doing hot lamination using a pouch laminator is really quite simple.This article is designed to provide you with a simple, step by step guide to using your pouch laminator.
Doing hot lamination using a pouch laminator
is really quite simple. However, if you have never used a pouch
laminator before, it can be a little bit intimidating. This article is
designed to provide you with a simple, step by step guide to using your
pouch laminator.
Make sure that your pouch laminator is plugged in and
turned. There is usually an on/off switch located on the back of the
machine. Make sure that the switch is turned to the on position and
allow the machine to begin to heat up.
Select the
appropriate heat setting for the pouches that you intend to use with
your documents. Your laminator should have settings for different pouch
thicknesses. If your laminator does not have the different thicknesses
of laminating pouches on the temperature dial then you many need to
reference the user's manual to find out the correct temperature
setting. The thicker the pouch, the more heat that will be required.
Make sure that the temperature is set to the correct setting and then
allow the machine to heat up until the ready indicator light comes on.
Insert your document between the two flaps of the laminating pouch so
that the borders are even on all sides. It is important to ensure that
the material is centered in the laminating pouch so that the finished
document does not require trimming.
Insert the laminating
pouch with the sealed-edge first into the paper carrier that is
included with each carton of pouches. Position the sealed edge of the
pouch against the inside folded edge of the carrier.
Insert the carrier and its contents straight into the laminating
machine, leading with the folded edge. It is important the pouch is
inserted sealed edge first into the laminator to ensure that there are
no air bubbles left in the laminate. If you are careful when handling
the carrier you should be able to reuse it 50-100 times before it needs
to be replaced.
The laminated item will automatically
exit the rear of the pouch laminator. After the pouch has stopped
moving, place the carrier on a flat surface to cool before opening it.
After you open the carrier, you need to inspect the laminated document.
If it is hazy, the temperature may need to be increased or the speed
may need to be decreased (if your laminator has a speed setting). If
the laminated document looks wavy, the temperature of the laminator may
need to decreased or the speed increased.
If you have
more documents to laminate you can repeat steps 3-7 for the remaining
items. When you have completed your laminating, you should set your
laminator to the cold setting and allow it to cool down. Once the
laminator has cooled down you can go ahead and turn it off. By allowing
the cool down period, you will help to prolong the life of your
laminator.
Following these eight steps, you should be able to laminate all sorts
of documents using your pouch laminator. Try laminating documents for
yourself and see just how easy it is.
Jeff McRitchie is the designer and Director of Marketing for MyBinding.com. He has written over 100 articles on laminators, binding machines, laminating supplies,binding supplies,binding covers,paper handling equipments,binders,index tabs, and shredders.
