OLYMPIA A 230 Plus Laminator Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: OLYMPIA

OLYMPIA A 230 Plus Laminator

Please read and observe the following information and keep the operating manual nearby for future reference!

Product Overview

Output side
Jam release lever (for clearing foil jams)
POWER indicator light
On/off switch ( OFF, HOT and COLD functions)
READY indicator light
Laminating foil
Material to be laminated
Feed side

Intended Use

The laminator is suitable for hot or cold laminating foils.
It is suitable for laminating paper or paper-like material such as photos, cards, ID cards or other documents up to a total thickness of 0.5 mm.
Any other use is considered unintended use. Unauthorised modification or alteration are not permitted.
Lamination of unsuitable materials and unsuitable material thicknesses or sizes annuls all rights to claims under the terms of guarantee.

Unintended Use

The laminator is not suitable for laminating unsuitable materials or for use beyond the permitted ambient conditions described in the Technical Data.
Any use other than use described as the intended use is not considered correct use. Unauthorised modification or alteration are not permitted.
Never open the laminator yourself or attempt to perform repairs yourself.

Technical Modifications

This instruction manual serves purely for information purposes. Its content is not part of any contract for sale. All the data relates to nominal values. The equipment and options described may differ from country to country according to national requirements.

Safety Information

The following safety information applies to the entire document. Read and observe all the safety information to protect yourself and the environment from any harm.

DANGER!

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Danger of electrical shock!
- Touching damaged or live parts can result in an electrical shock!
- Always check the laminator for damage before use.
- Never use the laminator if the housing, switch or cable sheathing are damaged.

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WARNING!

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Danger of suffocation due to small parts, packaging or protective foils.
- Children can swallow small parts, packaging and protective foils.
- Keep the laminator and its packaging out of the reach of children.

WARNING!

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Danger of injury due to the feed mechanism.
- Loose objects can get caught in the feed side of the laminator and cause injuries.
- Keep fingers, hair, scarves, ties, jewellery etc. well away from the feed side.
- Plug the laminator power cable into an easily accessible power socket.
- The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

CAUTION!

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Danger of burns due to hot machine surface!
- During hot laminating, the machine surface heats up.
- Do not touch the machine surface during laminating operation. Wait a few minutes after laminating until the machine has cooled down before you touch it.

CAUTION!

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Danger of tripping due to incorrectly laid cable!
- Lay cables in such a way that nobody can trip over them.
- Make sure the plug and cable can not be damaged.

ATTENTION!

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Material damage!
- Avoid exposing the device to environmental influences such as smoke, dust, vibration, chemicals, moisture, heat or direct sunlight.
- Only use the laminator in the ambient conditions permitted under Technical Data.
- Do not laminate metal materials.
- Always use cold lamination for heat-sensitive materials.
- Ensure only qualified personnel perform repairs.

Useful Instructions and Tips

➨ The following instructions and tips help you achieve an optimal lamination result every time and avoid damaging the laminator.
➨ Always disconnect the power plug when the laminator is not in use.
➨ During laminating, ensure sufficient ventilation in the room.
➨ Do not laminate metal, wet or uneven materials.
➨ Always feed laminating foils into the laminator infeed with the closed side first and in a straight position.
➨ If necessary, only cut laminating foils after laminating.
➨ Please remember that hot laminated materials are permanently bonded to the laminating foil and can not be separated from the foil again without possible damage.
➨ Place the laminator on a level, horizontal serface so that it can output the laminated material without obstruction.
➨ Plug the laminator power cable into an easily accessible power socket.
➨ Do not pull the laminating foil out of the output side during laminating.

Hot Lamination

During hot lamination, the laminating foil is heated to a temperature of up to 105°C as it passes through the laminator rollers. This creates a permanent thermal bonding of the laminated material and the laminating foil. Hot lamination permanently prevents the laminated material from coming into contact with water, oxygen and bacteria.

| Always exclusively use laminating foil which is suitable for hot lamination.
For an optimum lamination result, we recommend laminating foils from Olympia Business Systems GmbH, which are available from specialist retailers.
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Place the laminator steadily on a level, horizontal surface.
| Make sure the on/off switch is switched to OFF before plugging the laminator into a power socket.
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Plug the laminator cable into an available power socket.
Switch the on/off switch to the setting HOT. The POWER indicator light lights up.
The drive motor for rolling starts up. The optimal operating temperature is achieved after approx. 90 seconds, and the green READY indicator light lights up.
Place the material to be laminated inside the laminating foil. For an optimal lamination result, leave an all-round spacing of 3 to 5 mm from the edges of the foil.
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- Danger of burns due to hot machine surface!
  ➨During hot laminating, the machine surface heats up.
  ➨Do not touch the machine surface during laminating operation. Wait a few minutes after laminating until the machine has cooled down before you touch it.
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  | If the material to be laminated is not in a common DIN format, also place an insert inside the laminating foil that corresponds with the DIN format of the laminating foil. Place the material to be laminated at the front edge of the closed end of the laminating foil.
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Feed the prepared laminating foil with the closed side first, keeping it straight, into the infeed of the laminator.
The laminator automatically draws in the laminating foil and delivers it on the output side. The foil is very hot and soft when ejected following lamination.

Cold Lamination

For cold lamination, the laminating foil is coated with a special adhesive. Unlike hot lamination, cold lamination bonds the foil not with heat, but with pressure. Cold lamination is suitable for non-permanent sealing. The cold lamination foil can usually be removed from the laminated material without leaving any residues.

Place the laminator steadily on a level, horizontal surface.
Plug the laminator cable into an available power socket.
Switch the on/off switch to the setting COLD. The POWER and READY indicator lights light up.
The drive motor for rolling starts up. The laminator is ready for operation.
| Make sure the on/off switch is switched to OFF before plugging the laminator into a power socket
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Remove the protective foil from the lamination foil.
Place the material to be laminated inside the laminating foil. For an optimal lamination result, leave an all-round spacing of 3 to 5 mm from the edges of the foil.
| If the material to be laminated is not in a common DIN format, also place an insert inside the laminating foil that corresponds with the DIN format of the laminating foil. Place the material to be laminated at the front edge of the closed end of the laminating foil.
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Feed the prepared laminating foil with the closed side first, keeping it straight, into the infeed of the laminator.
The laminator automatically draws in the laminating foil and delivers it on the output side.

Clearing Foil Jams

If you inadvertently feed the laminating foil into the laminator at an angle, or if the rollers are soiled with too much residual adhesive, or if you try to laminate unsuitable materials, laminating foils can jam inside the laminator. Use the Jam Release function to quickly clear a foil jam.

Switch the on/off switch to OFF. The POWER and READY indicator lights go off.
Press and hold the Jam Release lever on the rear of the machine to the left. This releases the laminating foil.

CAUTION!

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  * Danger of burns due to hot machine surface!

➨ During hot laminating, the machine surface heats up.
➨ Do not touch the machine surface during laminating operation.
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CAUTION!

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  * Danger of burns due to hot laminating foil!

➨ When ejected after hot laminating, the laminating foil is very hot.
➨ Take particular care when removing the hot laminating foil.
3. Carefully pull the laminating foil out of the feed side of the laminator.
| After a foil jam, always clean the laminator. Clean the laminator as described in the section Regular Care and Maintenance.
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Regular Maintenance and Service

Regular Cleaning

Clean the laminator at regular intervals.

Before cleaning, disconnect the plug from the power socket.
Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean the laminator surface.

Removing Adhesive and Other Residues

Adhesive and other residues on the rollers can impair the lamination result.
Remove these at regular intervals and whenever the lamination result is not as good as expected.

Switch the switch to the setting HOT. Wait for about 90 seconds until the laminator has reached optimal operating temperature.
Fold a sheet of paper and feed it into the laminator with the folded edge first and keeping it straight. Residual adhesive is removed and taken up by the paper when ejected.
Repeat the process with a new sheet of paper until the paper comes out clean.

Troubleshooting

The foil jams.| Follow the instructions in the section Clearing Jams.
Use only laminating foils that meet the requirements in the Technical Data.
Do not exceed the maximum thickness of the laminated material and foil.
Keep the laminating foil straight when you feed it into the laminator infeed.
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Technical Data

The lamination result is not as good as expected – the laminated foil is not completely transparent or is wavy, or the laminated material is damaged.| Use only laminating foils that meet the requirements in the Technical Data.
Do not exceed the maximum thickness of the laminated material and foil.
Laminate the same foil again to improve the lamination result.
Make sure you do not hot-laminate heatsensitive material.
If you use thick laminating foil (100 μ or 125 μm), let the laminator heat up for longer.
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Technical Data

Laminating system:	Hot-roller
Working width	230 mm (A 230 Plus), 330 mm (A 330 Plus)
Laminating temperature	COLD: max. 25°C

HOT: 97 – 105°C
Laminating width (max.)| 230 mm (A 230 Plus), 330 mm (A 330 Plus)
Warm-up phase (seconds)| 120 (A 230 Plus), 180 (A 330 Plus)
Foil thickness| 80 – 125 micron
Laminating speed:| 400 mm/min
Automatic switch-off in case of overheating| Yes
Indicator lights| 2, Ready and Power
Cool down phase| approx. 15 min.
Rollers| 2
Power supply| 220 – 240 V, 50 Hz, 1.6 A (A 230 Plus)
220 – 240 V, 50 Hz, 1.76 A (A 330 Plus)
Power consumption| 360 W (A 230 Plus), 405 W (A 330 Plus)
Dimensions| 366 x 146 x 66 mm (A 230 Plus)
466 x 146 x 66 mm (A 330 Plus)
Weight| approx. 855 g (A 230 Plus),
approx. 1260 g (A 330 Plus)
Suitable materials (hot lamination)| Non-heat-sensitive material up to a total thickness of 0.5 mm
Suitable materials (cold lamination)| Heat-sensitive material up to a total thickness of 0.5 mm

CE Mark

| The CE mark on the device confirms conformity. You can find the conformity declaration at: www.olympia-vertrieb.de.
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Information on Disposal

| In order to dispose of your device, take it to a collection point provided by your local public waste authorities. According to laws on the disposal of electronic and electrical devices, owners are obliged to dispose of old electronic and electrical devices in a separate waste container. The adjacent symbol indicates that the device must not be disposed of in normal domestic waste! Packaging materials must be disposed of according to local regulations.
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Warranty

Dear Customer,
we are pleased that you have chosen this equipment.
In the case of a defect, please return the device together with the receipt and original packing material to the point-of-sale.