GBC Fusion User Manual

1. Before using your laminator, read and understand the machines instruction manual and the user’s guide
2. Never feed empty pouches into machine
3. Do not leave laminator unattended during lamination
4. Turn off your laminator when not in use
5. Only suitable for laminating paper products, not foreign objects like wood or flowers
6. Feed pouches presealed edge first
7. Before laminating irreplaceable documents, test the setting on a similar but not important document first
8. Always choose the correct heat setting/pouch thickness. Having the heat setting too high may damage the document
9. The pouch should overlap the document by 2-3mm on all 4 edges to ensure the document is encapsulated. Select the
appropriate size pouch – available from A7 to A3 size- for the document. Do not cut down a pouch before laminating
10. If your document jams while laminating, turn the machine off and try using the release lever to free the pouch

GBC Fusion Specifications

General

Auto Shut Off	Yes
Jam Release	Yes
Number of Rollers	2
Carrier Required	No
Cold Lamination	No
Maximum Document Width	12 inches

Summary

Ten Rules of Lamination

General Lamination Rules

Key guidelines for operating a laminator safely and effectively, covering reading manuals, handling pouches, and machine operation.

Do's and Don'ts of Lamination

Recommended Lamination Practices

Essential practices for successful lamination, including machine use, pouch quality, document placement, and cooling.

Prohibited Lamination Actions

Actions to avoid during lamination, such as hazardous conditions, removing jammed pouches, trimming, and unattended operation.

Troubleshooting Guide

No Power to Machine

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues where the laminator does not power on.

Machine Not Heating Up

Guidance for troubleshooting when the laminator fails to reach the correct temperature.

Pouch Jamming Issues

Solutions for common pouch jamming problems, including release lever use and roller cleaning.

Wavy Lamination Appearance

Advice for correcting wavy results, typically related to incorrect temperature settings or pouch thickness.

Document Curling Post-Lamination

Tips for preventing documents from curling after the lamination process is complete.

Bubbles or Cloudy Lamination

Troubleshooting steps for issues like bubbles or cloudy results, often due to insufficient heat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pouch Size and Document Fit

Explanation on why pouches are larger than documents and how to laminate smaller documents.

Laminator Odor and Heat

Information regarding the normal smell of new laminators and why the machine's exterior gets hot.

Pouch Jamming Causes

Identifies common reasons for pouches getting stuck in the laminator, such as pouch quality or settings.

Document Waving Issues

Discusses causes for wavy lamination and suggests adjustments for better results.

Machine Maintenance and Cleaning

Details on recommended maintenance, including cleaning rollers with cardboard or cleaning sheets.

Pouch Specifications and Types

Understanding Micron Measurement

Defines micron as a unit of pouch thickness and clarifies total vs. per-flap measurements.

Using GBC Pouches

Recommendation for using GBC premium pouches for optimal performance and quality results.

Premium Pouch Range

Overview of GBC's premium pouch offerings, including sizes and specialty types like High Speed and Matt Finish.