Beginners must read: Laminating Machine usage steps and safety precautions

1. What is a Laminating Machine?
A laminating machine heats or cold-presses a transparent plastic film, tightly adhering it to the surface of a document. Its primary function is to provide a protective layer for documents, protecting them from wear, dirt, and moisture. Based on their operating principle, laminating machines are generally categorized as hot and cold laminating machines:
Hot laminating machines use heat to melt the film, thus bonding it to the document. They are suitable for most everyday documents.
Cold laminating machines use pressure to adhere the film, without heating. They are suitable for thermal paper or materials that are sensitive to high temperatures.

2. Laminating Machine Usage Steps
Preparation
Before use, place the machine in a stable, well-ventilated location and ensure that the power outlet is adequate. Then, select the appropriate laminating film based on the size of the document. Plug in the power cord and turn it on.
Preheating the Machine
If using a hot laminating machine, allow 3-5 minutes for the machine to warm up. Generally, the temperature is ready for use when the indicator light shows "Ready" or changes color. Placing Documents
Place the document to be protected in the laminating film, ensuring that the edges are aligned and flat to avoid dust and creases. To ensure a tight seal, it is recommended to leave a 2-3 mm margin around the document.
Feeding into the Laminating Machine
Place the sealed end of the document into the paper inlet first, gently supporting it with both hands to ensure that the document is not tilted or curled. The machine will automatically draw the document in and laminate it.
Laminating Completed
The document will slowly emerge from the paper outlet, leaving a smooth, transparent protective layer on the surface. After removing it, wait a few seconds to allow it to cool naturally before cutting it as needed.

3. Safety Precautions
Although the laminating machine is simple to operate, beginners must pay attention to safety precautions when using it:
Preventing Burns
The hot laminating machine is extremely hot during operation. Do not touch the heated area. Documents will still be warm when they emerge, so it is recommended to wait until they cool before removing them.
Preventing Paper Jams
Do not insert overly thick or irregularly shaped items. If a paper jam occurs, immediately turn off the power and follow the instructions in the manual to reverse or disassemble the machine and clean it. Avoid forcible pulling.
Electrical Safety
Use a separate, qualified power outlet to avoid sharing it with high-power appliances.
When the machine is not in use, turn off the power and unplug it to prevent safety hazards.
Daily Maintenance
Regularly clean the rollers and residual film inside the machine to keep it clean.
Avoid prolonged continuous operation to prevent overheating and damage.

4. Common Problems and Tips
Bubbles appear after lamination → Documents are misaligned or the temperature is insufficient. Increase the temperature or re-laminate.
Wrinkles appear on the laminating surface → This may indicate uneven paper feeding or contamination on the rollers; clean them.
Opening or loose edges → In most cases, the film sheet is too small. It is recommended to select a slightly larger film sheet.
When first starting out, beginners can test the machine with ordinary paper to familiarize themselves with the machine's feed speed and laminating performance before laminating important documents.