FAQs
- Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can
using the heated lamination process affect my document?
A. It depends what
you are laminating. All our pouches are EVA low melt
anyway, but occasionally the ink or paper can be too
sensitive for the laminating process, - if in doubt
contact the ink or paper manufacturers before laminating.
Q. Why do small bubbles
appear between the paper and the film?
A. These small bubbles
may be caused by insufficient heat to fully melt the
adhesive layer. Check the machine temperature. If the
machine hasn't had time to warm-up, or is set too low,
the laminated document will not be clear. Before lamination,
double-check the thickness and the temperature required
by the pouches.
If you are using an inkjet printer, it may be wise to
laminate your document, before the ink dries so the
heat can drive out the moisture.
Another tip is to use a "low-melt" film and keep the
laminating speed up. One little known trick of the trade
is to run the item print down (provided you are laminating
both sides with the same film, top and bottom). There
is no reason why your laminated document shouldn't be
near crystal clear.
Q. Why does my paper
move and wrinkle when being laminated?
A. One edge of the
laminator pouch is sealed. Before lamination, insert
the document from the opposite end of the pouch - not
the sides. Ensure the document cannot be pushed in any
further. This should avoid wrinkling or movement. When
putting the pouch into the laminator, make sure the
sealed end enters first.
Q. Should I be able
to smell hot film?
A. No! There is no
reason why this should happen apart from the obvious
- and that is the temperature is set too high. To achieve
good results, it is not necessary that the temperature
is set at it's highest.
Q. What is a carrier,
and should I use one?
A. Carriers are not
required for all machines.
Simply, a carrier passes through the laminator with
the pouches to help with heat distribution. In no way
does this affect the quality of the finished result.
Before laminating, be sure to check the instructions
to see if carriers are required or not.
Q. If I buy a laminator,
what kind of things can I laminate?
A. The list is endless,
but here are a few ideas for starters . . .
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