| hot lamination using a pouch laminator is really quite | | | | against the inside folded edge of the carrier. |
| simple. However, if you have never used a pouch | | | | 5. Insert the carrier and its contents straight into the |
| laminator before, it can be a little bit intimidating. This | | | | laminating machine, leading with the folded edge. It is |
| article is designed to provide you with a simple, step by | | | | important the pouch is inserted sealed edge first into |
| step guide to using your pouch laminator. | | | | the laminator to ensure that there are no air bubbles |
| 1. Make sure that your pouch laminator is plugged in | | | | left in the laminate. If you are careful when handling the |
| and turned. There is usually an on/off switch located | | | | carrier you should be able to reuse it 50-100 times |
| on the back of the machine. Make sure that the switch | | | | before it needs to be replaced. |
| is turned to the on position and allow the machine to | | | | 6. The laminated item will automatically exit the rear of |
| begin to heat up. | | | | the pouch laminator. After the pouch has stopped |
| 2. Select the appropriate heat setting for the pouches | | | | moving, place the carrier on a flat surface to cool |
| that you intend to use with your documents. Your | | | | before opening it. |
| laminator should have settings for different pouch | | | | 7. After you open the carrier, you need to inspect the |
| thicknesses. If your laminator does not have the | | | | laminated document. If it is hazy, the temperature may |
| different thicknesses of laminating pouches on the | | | | need to be increased or the speed may need to be |
| temperature dial then you many need to reference the | | | | decreased (if your laminator has a speed setting). If |
| user’s manual to find out the correct | | | | the laminated document looks wavy, the temperature |
| temperature setting. The thicker the pouch, the more | | | | of the laminator may need to decreased or the speed |
| heat that will be required. Make sure that the | | | | increased. |
| temperature is set to the correct setting and then | | | | 8. If you have more documents to laminate you can |
| allow the machine to heat up until the ready indicator | | | | repeat steps 3-7 for the remaining items. When you |
| light comes on. | | | | have completed your laminating, you should set your |
| 3. Insert your document between the two flaps of the | | | | laminator to the cold setting and allow it to cool down. |
| laminating pouch so that the borders are even on all | | | | Once the laminator has cooled down you can go |
| sides. It is important to ensure that the material is | | | | ahead and turn it off. By allowing the cool down period, |
| centered in the laminating pouch so that the finished | | | | you will help to prolong the life of your laminator. |
| document does not require trimming. | | | | Following these eight steps, you should be able to |
| 4. Insert the laminating pouch with the sealed-edge first | | | | laminate all sorts of documents using your pouch |
| into the paper carrier that is included with each carton | | | | laminator. Try laminating documents for yourself and |
| of pouches. Position the sealed edge of the pouch | | | | see just how easy it is. |