ENCAPSULATING
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This process involves completely sealing an image
between two films. Follow the webbing instructions
for films specific for your location.
MEDIA: Ink Jet, Electrostatic, and Photographic
FILMS:
-- -- -- Top Unwind Shaft: Heat-Activated Laminate
3–5 Mil (75-125 microns)
____ Bottom Unwind Shaft: Heat-Activated Laminate
3–5 Mil (75-125 microns)
LAMINATOR SETTINGS:
Front Control Panel
Top Roller Temp.: 205-215°F (96-102°C)
Bottom Roller Temp.: 205-215°F (96-102°C)
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: Medium
Chill Idlers: Over 1st/Under 2nd
Shim Wheel Settings: -1/16" (-2mm)
Figure 24. Webbing for Encapsulating
Top
Main Roller
Top
Pull Roller
Front Top
Supply Shaft
Rear Top
Supply Shaft
Bottom
Main Roller
Bottom
Pull Roller
Print Guide
Front Table
Shim Wheel
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
Covered
Foot
Switch
Chill
Idler
Bott
Idler
Shim Wheel