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FUJIPLA AL-MEISTER ALM3222 User Manual

FUJIPLA AL-MEISTER ALM3222
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AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Instruction Manual
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AL-MEISTER
ALM3222
Instruction Manual
Thank you very much for purchasing the FUJIPLA ALM3222 Auto
Laminator. Due to the possibility of damage and for personal safety
reasons only trained personnel should operate this machine! Please
read through this manual carefully before operation. Please keep this
manual and refer to it whenever necessary.
Ver 1.1 [US]
Ver 2 by Brian Jennett (includes Ver 1.2 [US]) 11/6/13
Rev by Brian Jennett: 11/22/13, 11/27/13, 12/2/13, 12/9/13, 12/17/13, 3/10/14, 3/20/14, 3/27/14,
4/4/14, 6/6/14, 6/26/14, 7/7/14, 8/12/14, 8/26/14, 10/16/14, 1/23/15, 2/26/15, 5/8/15, 6/29/15

Questions and Answers:

FUJIPLA AL-MEISTER ALM3222 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Throat Width330 mm
Laminating Speed500 mm/min
Power Consumption450 W
Dimensions534 x 225 x 125 mm
Weight6.5 kg
Laminating Width320 mm
Warm-up Time5 minutes
Power Supply50/60 Hz

Summary

SPECIFICATIONS

MAIN FEATURES

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

INSTALLATION

3-1. INSTALLING THE ALM3222

Provides guidance on the physical placement and space requirements for installing the ALM3222 laminator.

3-2. SET FEEDER TRAY

Instructions on how to attach and set up the feeder tray, including the extension tray.

3-3. SET EXIT TRAY

Details on attaching the exit tray, including selecting the appropriate position based on output thickness.

3-4. SET WASTE COLLECTION BOX

Instructions for installing the waste collection box to catch trimming and cutting scraps.

3-5. CONNECT POWER CORD

Guidance on securely connecting the power cord to the machine before turning it on.

REQUIREMENTS OF PAPER TO BE LAMINATED

RECYCLING INFORMATION

INCLUDED COMPONENTS

2. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

2-1. EXTERIOR

Identifies external components of the ALM3222 laminator using numbered diagrams and descriptions.

2-2. INTERIOR

Details the internal sections and components of the ALM3222 laminator with functional descriptions.

2-3. OPERATION PANEL

Explains the functions of each button and indicator on the ALM3222's operation panel.

2-4. LCD DISPLAY

Describes the information displayed on the ALM3222's LCD screen during operation and warm-up.

2-5. OTHER SWITCHES AND BUTTONS

Details the manual MOVE and CUT switches, their functions, and important operational notes.

4. SET LAMINATION FILM/MANUAL MODE

Using the Threading Card

Guidance on using the threading card to feed film through the rollers and the importance of proper card passage.

17. Adjustment of Tension Controllers

How to adjust the four tension controllers to eliminate creases, bubbles, and curl in the laminated film.

19. Test for Film Curl

Procedure to test for film curl and adjust tension controllers to ensure flat film output.

5. AUTOMATIC OPERATION

5-1. WARM UP

Procedure for powering on the machine and initiating the warm-up phase, including display indicators.

5-2. SETTINGS

Overview of various settings available for automatic operation, including temperature and speed.

5-2-1. SET TEMPERATURE

How to set the operating temperature for lamination, with default values and recommended ranges.

5-2-2. SET SPEED

Instructions for adjusting the lamination speed in inches per minute using the operation panel.

5-2-3. SET TRIMMER MARGIN

How to adjust the trimmer levers to set lamination with or without a margin of film.

5-2-4. MODE MENUS

Overview of the mode menu options, including Set Count, Margin Set, Cut Adjust, and others.

[SET COUNT] Parameter

Details the function and default settings for the 'Set Count' parameter in the mode menu.

[MARGIN SET] Parameter

Explains the 'Margin Set' parameter for controlling film margins on leading and trailing edges.

[CUT ADJUST] Parameter

Describes the 'Cut Adjust' function for fine-tuning cutting positions of leading and trailing edges.

[FINE MODE] Parameter

Explains the 'Fine Mode' parameter used to mitigate 'dwell lines' in the lamination.

[PAPER FEED ADJUST] Parameter

Details the 'Paper Feed Adjust' software parameter for optimizing paper feeding compatibility.

[TOTAL COUNT] Parameter

Describes the 'Total Count' parameter, which tracks accumulated laminations since the last reset.

[FILM INFO] Parameter

Explains how to view film information such as thickness, width, and remaining film percentage.

5-2-5 SET COUNT

How to set the number of sheets for lamination or select 'FREE' for unlimited lamination.

5-2-6. MARGIN SET

Instructions for enabling or disabling film margins (YES/NO) for the leading and trailing edges.

5-2-7. CUT ADJUST

How to adjust cutting positions for leading and trailing edges, with version-specific ranges.

5-2-8. FINE MODE ADJUST

How to adjust the 'Fine Mode' setting to reduce or hide 'dwell lines' in the lamination.

5-2-9. PAPER FEED ADJUST (SOFTWARE)

Adjusting software parameter for paper feeding aggressiveness to enhance compatibility with varying paper stocks.

5-2-10. TOTAL COUNT

How to view the accumulated lamination count and reset it to zero.

5-2-11. CHECK FILM INFO

Displays film thickness, width, and remaining percentage, or 'xxx' if RFID tag data is unavailable.

5-2-12. PAPER FEED RESIST ROLLER PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT (MECHANICAL)

Adjusting the mechanical knob to control paper feed resistance and prevent multiple sheet feeding.

5-2-13. PAPER SKEW ADJUST

How to correct paper skewing by adjusting the Paper Skew Adjust knob.

5-3. SET PAPER

Instructions for adjusting paper guides and loading paper into the feeder tray correctly.

5-4. START OPERATION

Steps to initiate automatic lamination, including checking settings, the READY lamp, and using START/STOP buttons.

5-5. ECO MODE (Power Saving Mode)

Details on how the machine enters ECO MODE when idle to save power and how it is deactivated.

6. LONG MODE

7. TROUBLESHOOTING/ERROR MESSAGES

Laminated Sheet Not Discharged / Discharge Error

Troubleshooting steps for when a laminated sheet is stuck or a discharge/lamination error occurs.

Cutting Error

Solutions for the 'CUTTING ERROR', including checking the trimmer unit and clearing jams.

Feeding Error

Troubleshooting steps for 'FEEDING ERROR', often related to no paper or incorrect paper feed settings.

Paper Jam

Solutions for 'PAPER JAM' errors, covering stuck paper, cutter section issues, and double cutting.

Lamination Error

Diagnosing and resolving 'LAMINATION ERROR', including film curl and paper not reaching sensors.

Paper Stuck in Lamination/Cutter Section

Steps to clear paper jams in the lamination or cutter sections, with safety warnings.

Trimmer Section Scrap Jam

How to clear lamination scrap stuck in the trimmer section.

Lamination Handle Position Error

Correcting errors related to the lamination handle being in the OPEN position.

Film Rolls Run Out

Instructions when film rolls have run out, including loading new film and threading.

Paper Feed Sensor Blocked

Resolving errors caused by a second sheet blocking the paper feed sensor.

Paper Stuck (Cutter/Trimmer)

Troubleshooting 'PAPER STUCK' errors in the cutter or trimmer sections.

Film Error

Resolving 'FILM ERROR' related to incorrect RFID tag placement or damage.

Cover Open Error

Addressing errors that occur when a feeder or trimmer cover is left open.

Overheat Error

Troubleshooting 'OVERHEAT' errors by turning the machine off and on.

Temp. Sensor Break

Resolving 'TEMP. SENSOR BREAK' errors by contacting support.

Temp. Sensor Position/Short Circuit

Diagnosing and resolving temperature sensor position or short circuit errors.

Lami Motor Error

Troubleshooting 'LAMI MOTOR ERROR' and other unlisted errors.

Cutter/Trimmer Not Cutting Well

Solutions for when the cutter or trimmer units are not performing their cutting functions correctly.

Margin/Skewing Issues

Addressing problems with uneven margins or paper skewing within the film area.

Creases in Laminated Film

How to resolve creases in laminated film by adjusting tension controllers in manual mode.

Communication Error

Troubleshooting 'COMMUNICATION ERROR' messages, often related to RFID tag issues.

8. CLEANING THE HEAT ROLLERS