Decorative effects for digital solutions

CF350 SERIES USER MANUAL

Version CF350 v1 -October 2018

The magic starts here

SLICE 80
~
1.3m 1,200 200
350 mm
SRA4 SHEET LOAD
P/MIN P/HOUR SEPARATION gm2
HEIGHT

FORMATS
200 mm
Min:LOAD
210 x 297mm 50 KG
Max: 330 x 801mm
HEIGHT
MULTI
FX MECHANICAL HOT
PRESSURE ROLLER

Laminates | Foils | Holographics

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 Contents

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................ 5 6.2.5 PERFORM A TEST LAMINATION........................................... 37

Symbols used in this document................................................................ 5
1.2 WARNINGS.......................................................................................... 6
POWER WARNINGS.......................................................................... 6
INSTALLATION WARNINGS............................................................... 6
1.3 CAUTION NOTICES............................................................................. 7
POWER CAUTION NOTICES............................................................. 7
INSTALLATION CAUTION NOTICES.................................................. 7
2. UNPACKING THE COLORFLARE................................. 9
2.1 HOW TO UNPACK.............................................................................. 10
2.2. PACKING CONTENTS..................................................................... 11
2.3. INSTALLATION................................................................................ 12
2.3.1 DIMENSIONS & WORKING AREA.......................................... 12
2.3.2 POSITIONING REQUIREMENTS............................................ 12
2.3.3 POWER CONNECTION......................................................... 12
3. WARNING NOTICES - COLORFLARE CF350.......... 13
3.1 EXPLANATION OF WARNING NOTICES.......................................... 14
4. OVERVIEW OF CONTROLS & FEATURES................. 15
4.1 LOCATING CONTROLS & FEATURES.............................................. 17
4.1.2 VIEW REAR LEFT................................................................... 17
4.1.1 VIEW FRONT LEFT................................................................ 17
4.1.3 RIGHT SIDE VIEW ................................................................. 17
4.2 SAFETY FEATURES......................................................................... 18
4.2.1 HEATED ROLLER SAFETY COVER........................................ 18
4.2.2 FRONT FEED TABLE SAFETY LATCH.................................... 18
4.3 MAIN CONTROLS.............................................................................. 19
4.3.1 POWER SWITCH................................................................... 19
4.3.2 PAPER GUIDE....................................................................... 19
4.3.3 AUTO-STOP SENSOR........................................................... 19
4.3.4 PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT CONTROL.................................. 19
4.3.5 DECURLING ADJUSTMENT CONTROL................................ 20
4.3.6 FILM TENSION ADJUSTMENT KNOB................................... 20
4.3.6 REWINDER TENSION ADJUSTMENT KNOB......................... 20
4.4 INPUT FILM ROLL HOLDER.............................................................. 21
4.4.1 OVERVIEW OF FILM SUPPLY ROLLER SYSTEM................... 21
4.4.2 HOW TO LOAD LAMINATING OR FLARING FILM ROLLS..... 21
4.4.2 USING THE EXPRESS CHANGE RINGS WHEN CHANGING
BETWEEN ROLLS.......................................................................... 22
4.5 COOLING ZONE FOR FOILING......................................................... 23
4.6 REWINDER SYSTEM FOR FOILS AND HOLOGRAPHIC FILMS..... 23
4.5.1 COOLING FAN OVERVIEW.................................................... 23
4.6.1 REWINDER SYSTEM............................................................. 23
4.7 End of Job Trimming Knife................................................................. 24
4.7.1 THE BACK TRIMMER............................................................ 24
6.2.6 WHAT TO DO IF THERE IS A MISFEED.................................. 38
6.3 Adjusting for CURL on the substrate.................................................39
6.3.1 THE CAUSE OF CURL........................................................... 39
6.3.2 SETTING THE LAMINATE TENSION ..................................... 39
6.3.3 USING THE DECURL BAR ................................................... 40
6.4 Temperature settings and Speed Changes..................................... 41
6.4.1 TEMPERATURE SETTINGS ................................................... 41
6.4.2 LAMINATING SPEED AND TEMPERATURE........................... 41
6.5 End of Job Trimming......................................................................... 41
7.0 DIGITAL DECORATIVE EFFECTS - FLARING.......... 45
7.1 Introduction to the decorative effects available by flaring................45
7.1.1 RANGE OF EFFECTS AVAILABLE.......................................... 45
7.1.2 SPOT FILM FLARING............................................................. 45
7.1.3 HOLOGRAPHIC FILM FLARING............................................. 45
7.1.4 METALLIC FOIL FLARING...................................................... 45
7.1.3 RANGE OF METALLIC FOILS ................................................ 46
7.1.4 GLOSS PIGMENT FOIL FLARING.......................................... 46
7.1.5 RANGE OF FOILING EFFECTS.............................................. 46
7.2 Preparing for flaring - ColorFlare CF350.......................................... 47
7.2.1 SETTING THE CONTROL PANEL........................................... 47
7.2.2 TURN ON THE COOLING ZONE FAN.................................... 47
7.2.3 LOAD YOUR FOIL ROLL........................................................ 47
7.2.4 WEB FOIL PATH WITH PAPER............................................... 48
7.2.5 USE PAPER TO PULL FOIL THROUGH................................. 49
7.2.6 START FOILING..................................................................... 51
8 SPECIFICATION........................................................... 53
8.1.SPECIFICATION........................................................................ 53
9 MAINTENANCE............................................................ 53
9.1.1 CLEANING THE ROLLERS.................................................... 53
10 TROUBLE SHOOTING............................................... 54
10.1 FEEDING ISSUES.............................................................................54
10.2 LAMINATING MATERIALS...............................................................54
10.2.1 LAMINATING ISSUES.......................................................... 55
10.4 FLARING FOIL & SPOT FILM or HOLOGRAPHIC MATERIALS.....56
10.4.1 FOILING / FILM ISSUES...................................................... 56

5. The Control Panel........................................................ 25

5.1 OVERVIEW OF CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY..................................... 27
5.2 THE CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS FUNCTIONS............................. 28
5.3 NORMAL OPERATION - ERROR MESSAGES..................................30
5.3.1 "COVER OPEN!!" OR "FEED TABLE LATCH OPEN"............... 30
5.3.2 "PAPER SENSOR ERROR!" - ( AUTO-STOP )........................ 30

6.0 HOW TO LAMINATE.................................................. 33

6.1 Preparing for lamination.....................................................................33
6.1.1 SETTING THE CONTROL PANEL........................................... 33
6.1.2 LOADING THE LAMINATING FILM......................................... 33
6.2 WEB Laminating Material...................................................................35
6.2.1 PRE-LOADING THE PAPER PATH......................................... 35
6.2.2 ATTACH LAMINATE TO PAPER ‘LEADER’............................. 36
6.2.3 WEB THE LAMINATE ............................................................ 37
6.2.4 LAMINATE CORRECTLY WEBBED........................................ 37

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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read the following sections carefully, “Safety Instructions” are for
the purpose of ensuring the user’s safety and to help prevent damage
to property. Please read thoroughly and follow the instructions in this
manual.

Symbols used in this document

Important Safety Instruction is classified as “Warning” and “Caution”,

the meaning is as follows;

Warning: If you ignore this symbol, you could suffer serious

injury or death.

Caution: If you ignore this symbol, you could receive a serious

injury or loss of property.

This symbol means a prohibited action. If you ignore a

prohibited action, you could suffer a personal injury and
damage the machine.

Reference: This symbol is used to show important information

that is necessary for daily operation of the ColorFlare. Please
take note of these items, as they are key to operating the
ColorFlare correctly.

Note: This symbol denotes added information to help you

understand the item or function being described.

Top Tip: Information following this symbol may help you, or

enable you to understand the process better, and make you
more efficient (Tricks & tips style info).

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 1.2 WARNINGS

POWER WARNINGS

Do not connect or disconnect with wet hands, as this will cause an electric shock.

Do not overload a power supply, as this will cause a fire and an electric shock.

Do not use a damaged plug or lead, as this could cause a fire or an electric shock.

Do not use other voltage and power supply other than specified, as this will cause a fire and an
electric shock.

Make sure plug is in the socket, as it could cause fire or an

electric shock.
GROUNDI Grounding is needed for your safety

A malfunction and losing electricity make an electric shock.

Danger, Malfunction, loss of electricity could cause an electric shock.

Do not pull the plug or bend improperly.

INSTALLATION WARNINGS

Do not use materials near a naked flame.

Do not use the ColorFlare in a non-ventilated or sealed place.

Only use the specified power and voltage. Using a different voltage or power could cause an
electrical fire.

Do not dissemble, make repairs or convert the ColorFlare. Contact your dealer for repairs.

Ensure all hair, neckties, necklaces, are kept free of the feeding table to avoid injury.

Do not convert the safety device and safety switch.

Do not spill any liquids on the ColorFlare as this will cause damage and a possible electric shock

Do not use flammable spray or flammable materials inside or outside the machine. As this could
cause a fire.

Do not allow children use of this equipment.

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1.3 CAUTION NOTICES

POWER CAUTION NOTICES

When moving the ColorFlare, turn off the power switch and disconnect the power plug from
the socket.

When the ColorFlare is not in use, turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from
the socket.

INSTALLATION CAUTION NOTICES

VERY
HEAVY >35Kg , more than 2 people (Team Lift) or a mechanical aid are needed to carry this
equipment to avoid personal injury or damage to the machine.
35Kg

ADVISED:
TEAM LIFT OR MECHANICAL AID

Keep gears and chains free of all materials.

Do not touch the heated roller with your hand as you could be burnt.

Please avoid installing near the following places;

Gas stove, Ventilator or Air conditioner due the higher temperature or higher
humidity

Avoid direct sunlight for the installing the machine

Make sure no vibration and dusts are found in the place during the installation

Avoid dark or uneven places for installation

Do not place any materials on the laminator as they could catch on fire.

Do not touch the film and laminating machine just after lamination finishes as you could be
burnt.

Use the machine for laminating or flaring/foiling purposes only.

Tidy up the place near the laminating machine.

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2. UNPACKING
THE
COLORFLARE

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 2. UNPACKING THE COLORFLARE

2.1 HOW TO UNPACK

1. Your ColorFlare CF350 is packed assembled in

a single cardboard box.

2. Take care as you open the box, as the staples are sharp.

WARNING
VERY
HEAVY
35Kg
The product is heavy, please be careful
ADVISED:
when moving the product to avoid injury to
TEAM LIFT OR MECHANICAL AID
yourself or damage to the product.

3. Take care NOT to lift the ColorFlare CF350

using the Core Holders as there are only Cable
ties holding these in place to prevent them
falling out in transit.
Also take care NOT to lift using the plastic caps
at the end of each arm.
Finally do not lift using the front table as this is
removable.

4. The easiest way to remove the ColorFlare CF350 from the box, is to open the flaps and then rotate the box
upside down, then slide the cardboard box off.

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2.2. PACKING CONTENTS

ITEMS Q'TY(EA) CF350

LAMINATOR 1 ●
FRONT INPUT TABLE * 1 ●
FRONT INPUT CORE ROLL HOLDER * 1 ●
REAR REWINDER CORE HOLDER * 1 ●
5mm L WRENCH 1 ●
USER MANUAL 1 ●
SPARE FUSE 1 ●

* The front input table is attached to the machine for shipping, the Input and Rewind Core holders are
also attached to the machine for shipping.

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 2.3. INSTALLATION

2.3.1 Dimensions & Working area

Dimension (WxLxH) 585*450*437(mm)

Working Space (WxL) 800*950(mm)

Weight (Kg) 35 Kg (77 Lbs)

* Working Space is different to Machine dimensions.

950mm (37.5")

450mm (17.7")
“

800mm (371.5")
SRA3 (Tabloid)
585mm (23")

SRA3 (Tabloid)
Sheet on Tray Sheet output
Table

CF350

2.3.2 Positioning Requirements

1. The ColorFlare CF350 weighs 35Kg ( 77 Lb) and should be placed on a strong & even table.
2. If flammable or ignitable materials are nearby the product, this could cause a fire.
3. The Heated rollers emit heat in operation, please ensure the installation site has good ventilation.

2.3.3 Power Connection

Power has to be at AC 220~240V/1700W /7A Plug-in at Independent Outlet

WARNING : Grounding is required for safety. Otherwise, this could be a cause of

malfunction or electric shock.

Do not plug the product with the other devices in 1 outlet at the same time.
WARNING :
Otherwise, this could be a cause of fire by overheating at outlet.

Please follow the specification of power / voltage. Otherwise, this could cause
WARNING : a fire or electric shock.

WARNING : Insert the power plug firmly into the power connector if the plug is lightly inserted then it may
short in the connector and this can cause fire due to overheating at outlet.

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 3. WARNING
NOTICES -
COLORFLARE
CF350

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 3.1 EXPLANATION OF WARNING NOTICES
For your safety, the below stickers are attached. Please follow the warning to avoid injury during operation.

Higher Temperature

Roller caution

Do not touch the heated roller with

your hand as you could be burnt.
Roller’s higher temperature and
pressure can cause harm.

Roller Pinch Caution

WARNING
For continued protection
against risk of fire or electric
shock, replace only with
same type and rating fuse.

Be-careful as the rollers can crush

your hand if you place your hand in
them.

Electricity Caution
SHARP BLADE Caution

Inside the machine, high voltage flows.

At the rear of the machine the cutting
Do not open the outer case.
blade is sharp. Be-careful during opera-
You can suffer injury or sudden death
tion or you may cause injury.
with electricity shock.

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 4. OVERVIEW
OF CONTROLS
& FEATURES

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4.1 LOCATING CONTROLS & FEATURES

Laminating / Foil
Roll Safety Cover for
Heated Roller

Rewinder Tension
Adjustment knob Control Panel

Auto-Stop Sensor

Feed Table

Input Film
Tension
Adjustment knob
Paper Guides

4.1.1 View Front Left

Decurling
Adjustment Control

End of Job
Trimmer

Mains
Power
Switch
Cooling
Zone Fans

4.1.2 View Rear Left

Laminating / Foil
Roll

Rewinder

Feed Table
End of Job
Safety Latch
Trimmer

Mains
Power
Switch

Roller Pressure
Adjustment 4.1.3 Right Side View
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 4.2 SAFETY FEATURES

4.2.1 Heated Roller Safety Cover

The Heated Roller Safety cover has a mirco-switch on the front left side. Opening the Safety cover, stops the
motor (rollers) rotation and halts any feeding or system operation. Ensure the cover is closed to operate the
CF350.

4.2.2 Front Feed Table Safety Latch

The Front Feed Table is removable to

help remove jams, or clean the rollers.
However, the rollers for safety reasons will
not turn when it is removed.

Upon installation of the machine please

check to ensure the Safety Catch is
engaged, or else the machine will not
operate.

Dis-engage the catch to remove the

front feed table for cleaning or to aid the
removal of a misfeed. After cleaning the
machine or removing a paper jam, replace
the front feed table and ensure you re-
engage the safety catch.

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4.3 MAIN CONTROLS
4.3.1 Power Switch

Mains Power Switch

The mains power, is controlled by the Power Switch in the rear of the machine, next
to power cord inlet and the exit tray.
Press the Switch to the “I” position, the Power is ON and to the “O” direction to
Power OFF.

Circuit Breaker
The circuit breaker will stop the power supply when the machine suffers from an
overload/over current situation. If this is activated, allow the machine to cool down for
2 hrs then press the protruding part of it.
If this has activated more than 2 times, please contact your supplier..2.2

4.3.2 Paper Guide

The paper guide is used to feed the media straight and should be adjusted to
match your media width.

After the position has been adjusted, secure the guides by tightening the fixing
knobs on the paper guide.

For accurate feeding and to ensure the Auto-Stop sensor works correctly,
central media alignment is an important factor.
If the guide is not straight, your sheets may twist in the machine, and not laminate correctly, or foil
well.

4.3.3 Auto-Stop Sensor

The Auto-Stop sensor is in the centre of the feed table just before the
heated rollers.
The Sensor prevents the machine from continuing to operate without
any media in it. When laminating this prevents glue from the laminate
from contaminating your rollers. When foiling, it ensures you don’t
waste foil.

NOTE: WHEN YOU FINISH LAMINATING, SIMPLY PLACE A

‘WASTE’ SHEET IN THE MACHINE AND ALLOW IT TO ADVANCE
THROUGH, SO THAT THE MACHINE DOES NOT AUTO-STOP ON
YOUR LAST SHEET.

4.3.4 Pressure Adjustment Control

This controls the pressure on main Laminating Roller.
Pressure The pressure can be adjusted by turning the Pressure Control lever. The
Adjustment pressure delivered should be set to the highest, or second highest pressure
Control levels for laminating and foiling.
To adjust the pressure, pull the Pressure Control lever out. Turn it clockwise to
increase its pressure and turn it anti-clockwise to decrease the pressure. After
laminating or foiling, release the pressure on the rollers to prevent them getting
a flat-spot from being left standing under pressure.

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 4.3.5 Decurling Adjustment Control

It is normal to have curled laminated results after applying lamination.

This is not caused by a fault in the machine.
The decurling feature is provided to reduce or where possible eliminate curling
on the laminated sheets after single side lamination.
Adjust the decurling bar by using the decurl control as shown in the following
Pictures.
Rotate the decuring control to the right to increase the decurling value and
rotate it to the left to decrease it.
Decurl Bar highest position

Pull Roller
When your media is Curled up at
DECURL
the ends, as shown above, you ROLLER
need to increase the decurl. Move
the decurl control Clockwise. DECURL
BAR

Decurl Bar lowest position

When media is Curled down at

the ends, as shown above, you Pull Roller
have applied too much decurl. DECURL
Decrease the decurl by moving the ROLLER
decurl control anticlockwise.
DECURL
BAR

THE AMOUNT OF DECURL CAN VARY DEPENDING UPON MEDIA THICKNESS AND
TYPE. YOU WILL NEED TO ADJUST THIS CONTROL TO MAINTAIN THE FLATTEST
SHEETS POSSIBLE.

IF the tension on the Laminate Film roller (4.2.6) is too high, then as the laminate cools
the sheet will also curl. Too high tension cannot be compensated for, by decurl. So
ensure you have not set too much tension on the film before setting the decurl.

4.3.6 Film Tension Adjustment Knob

The Film Tension Adjustment Knob, is used to adjust film tension on the Input Film
Roller. You may need to adjust the lamination or flaring film tension to remove
wrinkle from the film at the rollers.
Turn the knob to the right to increase its tension and turn FILM TENSION
it left to decrease its tension. ADJUSTMENT KNOB
Note: Be-careful not to apply too much tension, as it is
possible that excessive tension on laminating film will
cause your media to curl up at the ends, beyond the
natural effect that the decurl feature can compensate for.

4.3.6 Rewinder Tension Adjustment Knob

This is used to adjust the tension of foil on the

rewinder.
REWINDER TENSION
Use this handle when foil tension is too loose or ADJUSTMENT KNOB
too tight.
When turning the Foil Tension Control handle to
the right (Clockwise), foil tension increases and
turning to the left, it reduces.

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4.4 INPUT FILM ROLL HOLDER

4.4.1 Overview of Film Supply Roller System

D B E
1. Film Shaft: Roll Film is loaded onto this shaft.
2. Film Core Adaptor: Used for adapting the Laminating or
Flaring Roll Film cores to mount on the Film Shaft.
3. Film Shaft Holder : Holds the end of the Film Shaft,
C hexagonal in shape, fit this end first when loading a film
shaft.
4. Film Shaft Cradle: supports the thinner end of the Film Shaft
making it easier to remove and install when changing rolls.

4.4.2 How to Load Laminating or Flaring Film Rolls

1. Remove the Film Shaft by lifting the Film shaft B from

the Film Shaft Cradle E and then diagonally out of the
Film Shaft Holder D.

2.
Remove the outer film core adaptor with supplied allen
key

3.
Load a film roll by sliding it on to the Film Shaft. (refer to
the right picture)

4.
Re-insert the Film Core Adaptor into film core .

5.
Position film Roll (mounted on Film core adaptors) in
central area of the Film Shaft, and tighten up the fixing
bolt on the end of each Film Core adaptor to prevent the
film core from moving.

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 4.4 INPUT FILM ROLL HOLDER (Cont.)

6. Replace the Film Shaft by inserting the Film Shaft

(Hexagonal end) in to the Film Shaft Holder D first.

7.
Then lower the other end of the Film Shaft gently into the
Film Shaft Cradle E.

8. Ensure the Film Shaft is installed correctly and is parallel

to your Intec CF350.

4.4.2 Using the express change rings when changing between rolls

Your ColorFlare CF350 Roll Holder is supplied with some express change rings to aid changing between rolls
of the same size, Use these so you don’t need to move or remove the Core Holder Adapters C.

1. After removing the film shaft from the ColorFlare’s Film

Shaft Holder and Cradle, simply remove the Express
Change rubber ring in one end of the shaft.

Slide the roll of film off over the Shaft Core Adaptor
(whihc you removed the rubber express change ring
from).

2.
Check your new film roll is the same size, then slide
it back OVER the Film Shaft Core Adaptor that your
removed the express change rubber ring from.

3.
Simply re-attach the express change rubber ring to pre-
vent the roll of film from moving on the film shaft (adjust
the position of the Film Shaft Core Adapters if the roll of
film is a different width.)

4.
Re-insert the Film Shaft back upon your ColorFlare
CF350.

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4.5 COOLING ZONE FOR FOILING

4.5.1 Cooling Fan overview

To foil the widest range of materials, it may be necessary to apply some additional heat, but if the foil is ‘pulled’
from the sheet (by the pull rollers or rewinder) prior to the toner cooling, then the image may also be pulled
from the sheet and remain on the foil carrier. Therefore, the Intec ColorFlare CF3500 includes a new feature
enabling users to cool the sheet using the Cooling Zone, prior to the foil being pulled from the image.

Cooling Fans

1. You can activate the Cooling Zone, by pressing the FAN

button on the Control Panel. (Note this is only required for
foiling and is not required for Laminating.

4.6 REWINDER SYSTEM FOR FOILS AND HOLOGRAPHIC FILMS

4.6.1 Rewinder System

Most laminating systems only laminate, however the ColorFlare is a dual purpose machine that can both
laminate AND apply decorative metallic foil effects or holographic effects, even spot gloss films.
Foils are complex materials with a number of layers. In principle though there is a CARRIER layer (also known
as the release layer), a low level bonding agent and then a coloured metallic material with a metallic base.
When foiling the toner acts like a glue, adhering to and removing the metallic coloured material and metallic
base from the CARRIER (release layer), once this has happened you need to rewind the CARRIER layer (release
layer) along with any unused foil.

Rewinder

More detailed instructions are provided in section 7.2 (HOW TO USE DECORATIVE FLARING EFFECTS )
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 4.7 END OF JOB TRIMMING KNIFE

4.7.1 The Back Trimmer

The End of Job Trimming Knife or Back Trimmer is the device for cutting laminated materials (this will separate
your line of laminated prints from the laminator).

Push the lever at the top of the trimming knife

assembly, and then slide the blade left (or right)
across your media to cut it.

On thicker laminated media, it is

sometimes best to start in the middle,
then cut in one direction, and come
back in the other.
Lever

Knife

1. After you have finished laminating, press STOP on

the control panel.

2.
Depress the lever at the top of the blade.

3.
Slide the blade (with the top depressed) from one
side to the other, to cut the laminated sheets and
separate them from your laminator.

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5. The Control
Panel

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5.1 OVERVIEW OF CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY
The LCD display contains important information about the setting of your Intec ColorFlare CF350. Please see
the overview below for an explanation of the display panel and the buttons.

B. "TOP TEMPERATURE"(Display)
Displays the currently set temperature for the TOP
heated roller. Pressing the MEAS button(R)
will change the display to show the current actual
temperature. The set temperature can be changed
by pressing the TOP TEMP [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] I buttons.
B D
C. "BOTTOM TEMPERATURE"(Display)
Displays the currently set temperature for the BOTTOM
heated roller. Pressing the MEAS button(R)
will change the display to show the current actual
C E temperature. The set temperature can be changed by
pressing the BOTTOM TEMP [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] J buttons.

D. "SPEED"(Display)
Displays the currently set operating SPEED (from 1 to
F G 9) of your Intec ColorFlare CF350.
H
The operating SPEED can be changed by pressing the
SPEED [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] K buttons.

E. "JOB"(Display)
I S
Recalls the saved JOB conditions (from 1 to 9) of your
Intec ColorFlare CF350. Each JOB condition stores
current roller temperature and speed.
J R The JOB condition to be recalled, can be changed by
pressing the JOB [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] L buttons. Current
Temperature and Speed can be saved to a JOB number
K Q at any time by pressing the MEM P button for 2 secs.

F. READY (Display)
L P The READY icon appears when the roller temperature
has reached the set temperature. You can start your
lamination or foiling jobs when READY is display.
If the READY icon is not displayed then the
temperature is too low. IF the READY icon flashes,
M N O then Heated roller temperature is much higher than set
temperature.

G. WAIT (Display)
When the WAIT icon is displayed it indicates that the
roller temperature is not suitable, it is lower than set
Laminating or Foiling requires a
temperature. Please wait before starting to laminate or
temperature of 100C or above.
foil when the WAIT icon is displayed.
Please ensure you set the Top
Roller temperature before you
F. AUTO-OFF (Power Save Mode Display)
start to laminate or foil, and
When the AUTO-OFF icon is displayed the machine is
wait for the READY icon
in power save mode. This mode is used as a power
to appear or use the MEAS
save function and for safety. When AUTO-OFF is
button to measure the actual
displayed, the Intec CF350 will reduce the temperature
temperature and ensure it
of the heated rollers to 80 Degrees. This happens
is correct before starting to
when pressing the [ST BY] button, or if the machine is
laminate or foil.
not used for a long time.

Note: If the CF350 is not used for a further 30 mins, then

AUTO-OFF icon will start to flash on the Control
Panel and the roller temperatures will be set to 0
(Safety mode).

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 5.2 THE CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS FUNCTIONS
I. TOP TEMP [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] (Buttons)
I S
J R
K Q
L P
M N O TOP roller, and the bottom roller should be off
The [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] buttons under the TOP Temp
sub section on the control panel, control the set
temperature for the TOP Heated Roller. The available
range is min. 0OC to max. 150OC.
A single press of the button changes the displayed
number (temperature) raise or fall by 1OC
increments.
However, for greater temperature changes, holding
the button down changes the temp every 1/2 a
sec by 1OC for the initial 2 secs, after 2 secs the
temperature will then raise or fall by 10OC per 1 sec
the button is depressed.
Check the section later on in this manual for
Laminating or Foiling. However as a quick guide,
most laminating should be around 115OC for the
and a speed of 3 - 5. Most Foiling should have
a top roller temperature of 125OC and a lower
temperature of 75OC, speed 1 and the fans ON.

J. BOTTOM TEMP [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] (Buttons)

The [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] buttons under the BOTTOM Temp sub section on the control panel, control the set
temperature for the BOTTOM Heated Roller. The available range is min. 0OC to max. 150OC.
A single press of the button changes the displayed number (temperature) raise or fall by 1OC increments.
However, for greater temperature changes, holding the button down changes the temp every 1/2 a sec by
1OC for the initial 2 secs, after 2 secs the temperature will then raise or fall by 10OC per 1 sec the button
is depressed.

K. SPEED [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] (Buttons)
Press the Speed button to set the Laminating or Foiling Speed. The setting range is "0 ~ 9".
It sets the speed of the Intec ColorFlare CF350.

Please note, when changing the speed using speed setting button.
1) If the speed is changed while the machine is being operated, then the CF350’s speed will be increased
or decreased as per the setting immediately.
2) If speed is changed while the CF350 is paused or not in the run mode, then the number on the display
will be changed, and the CF350 speed will be changed the next time you start the CF350 by pressing the
operation button (RUN).

L. "JOB" (JOB Mode selection button)

The purpose of the JOB function is to enable users to save and then recall their commonly used settings.
Each JOB condition stores current roller temperature and speed.

Pressing the JOB [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] Recalls the saved JOB conditions (from 1 to 9) of your Intec ColorFlare
CF350.

Current Temperature and Speed can be saved to the current JOB number at any time by pressing the MEM
P button for 2 secs. Saving the current speed and temperature settings to a job number, saves you from
needing to set the job conditions every time you operate your Intec CF350.

For added convenience, When the JOB number is changed. The temp and speed values change and
these values and the JOB number flashes for 2 second. This is notify to you that you need to check if the
changed values are correct, in presently displayed JOB.

P. "MEM" (JOB setting Save button)

When pressing the [MEM] button for 2 secs, the values for temp and speed that are currently displayed are
automatically saved to the currently displayed job number.

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M. "STOP" (CF350 Operation STOP button)
When pressing the [STOP] button the Intec CF350, will stop operation. Any rollers turning or feed
occurring will stop, and the the laminate or foil will also stop being pulled through the machine.

Use the [STOP] button when you have finished laminating or foiling your jobs.

N. "RUN" (CF350 START Operation button)

When pressing the [RUN] button, the Intec CF350 will start to operate, it will feed media and laminate/foil
at the speed set on the control panel.

Use the [RUN] button to operate the Intec CF350 and when you are ready to start your jobs and the
control panel displays the READY icon

O. "FAN" (CF350 Cooling FAN Operation button)

The FAN button activates the dual fans in the cooling zone. (See section 4.5.1). When pressing the [FAN]
button the fans will start, and you should be able to hear them operating. Pressing the [FAN] button again
will turn them off.

Use the [FAN] button for Foiling your jobs, this allows you to run the Intec CF350 at a slightly higher
temperature and will better activate your toner, to make foil adhesion improved. The cooling zone,
which uses the fans will then bring the temperature back down to prevent the toner from being
removed from your media as the waste foil is removed.

Q. "REV" (CF350 Feeding reverse button)

Pressing and holding down the [REV] button, will reverse the direction of the feed and pull rollers. While
[REV] is being pressed, the rollers will reverse at the speed of 1, and the CF350 will emit a warning tone
(‘beep’) along with the SPEED display on the control panel flashing. The warning tone (beep) is made only
while you hold down the [REV] button and while the rollers are reversing. The rollers will stop reversing and
the warning tone will stop as soon as you release the [REV] button..

Use the [REV] button to help when removing a misfeed or jam within your Intec CF350.

R. "MEAS" (Check and Measure current Roller temperature button)

Pressing the [MEAS] button will measure and display the current REALTIME temperature of the upper and
lower rollers. Typically the Control Panel display will show the ‘set’ temperature for the rollers. This is the
temperature you are aiming to achieve. When switching the machine on, or removing the machine from
Standby (or changing a job program) it will take some time for the machine to stabilise at the set tempera-
ture.
The Current REALTIME Temperature is only displayed while you hold down the [MEAS] button. In addition,
the values displayed in the TOP TEMP and the BOTTOM TEMP display windows will flash to indicate these
are the actual values, not the set values. As soon as you release the [MEAS] button the display will revert
back to show to the SET temperature.

S. "ST BY" (CF350 Stand By - Power Saving mode button)

Pressing the [ST BY] button will place the machine in power save mode. If your job settings have a job
temperature of above 80oC then, when you press the [ST BY] button, the AUTO-OFF icon is displayed and
the Intec CF350 will reduce the temperature of the heated rollers to 80oC, the machine is now in power
save mode and will not respond to the [RUN] command, until you take it out of power saving mode, by
pressing the [ST BY] button again.

If the machine is not used for a further 30 mins after it has entered ST BY mode, then the roller
temperature will be set to 0, and the AUTO-OFF icon will start to flash on the control panel. To remove
the ColorFlare CF350, at any time from power save mode, press the ST BY button again.

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 5.3 NORMAL OPERATION - ERROR MESSAGES

5.3.1 "COVER OPEN!!" OR "FEED TABLE LATCH OPEN"

This message is displayed when either the Roller Safety Cover is
open or when the Feed Table’s Safety Latch is open.
The message will appear for approximately 2 secs, flashing on
and off, whenever the [RUN] button is pressed.
To display the message again, simply press the [RUN] button
B again, and the message will re-appear.

The Roller Safety Cover B is designed to avoid users from

burns caused from touching the high temperature heated rollers.
The safety cover should remain closed and the catch engaged
at all times, except when loading films or foils.
If you open the cover, then once the cover has been closed
please make sure the switch/catch is re-engaged.

The Feed Table is designed to be removable to help clean the

rollers or for removing paper jams and feed errors. However, in
operation if the table is removed there is a risk of harm due to
the NIP point in the heated rollers. Therefore the Front Feed
table is fitted with a safety latch, which must be engaged to
operate the ColorFlare CF350.
C If you see the above error message, first check the Roller Cover
Safety Catch B and ensure it is engaged. Then check the
Paper Feed Table Safety Catch C situated under the feed table,
and ensure this is engaged.

During this error state the Intec ColorFlare CF350 can

not be operated. You must take steps to remove the
error before continuing to use the machine.

5.3.2 "PAPER SENSOR ERROR!" - ( Auto-Stop )

The Auto-Stop sensor is designed to prevent the Intec CF350

from operating when there is no media/paper in the ColorFlare.
It will stop the heated rollers and pull rollers from rotating, which
stops laminate or foil being pulled through the rollers when no
media has been inserted into the feed area of the paper tray.

Initially when the paper has run out, the machine will simply
stop. However if you try to operate the machine by pressing
[RUN] with no paper in feed area on the Feeding Table, then this
message will flash on the Control Panel Display for 2 secs. The
machine can not be operated until media has been inserted in to
D the feed area.

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 6.
How to
Laminate using
the CF350

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6.0 HOW TO LAMINATE

6.1 Preparing for lamination.

6.1.1 Setting the Control Panel 6.1.2 Loading the Laminating Film

B Remove film shaft by lifting diagonally from the Film

1 Shaft Cradle (Right) and then out of the Film Shaft Holder.

2 3

B Use TOP TEMP [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] (Buttons) C Use the allen key to loosen the outer film core fixing
pin on the end of the shaft with the HEXAGONAL fixing.
Use the TOP TEMP buttons and set the temperature to
115C (See Top TIP below)

C Use the BOTTOM TEMP [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] (Buttons)

Use the BOTTOM TEMP buttons to set the lower roller
temperature to 0 (It is not required for Laminating, only
the TOP ROLLER is.

D Slide the outer film core off of the Film Core Shaft.

D Use the SPEED [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] (Buttons)

Set the Speed to speed 5, if your new to laminating you
ad
e
a
rpt
may wish to use a slower speed to get used to feeding
the sheets. In which case, try speed 3.

Thicker paper may require higher

temperature for lamination, or slower
speeds. If the laminate does not bond to the
substrate then your temp may be too low.
E Place the Film Core Adapter to the side.

E Check display, for READY

As you power up the machine, the temperature will
be low. The WAIT icon will be displayed during this
time. You can click the [MEAS] button to see what the
temperature is. However, the WAIT icon will disappear
and the READY icon to the left will illuminate when the
unit is ready for Laminating.

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 Loading the Laminating Film (Cont)

F Align the roll of lamination film so the tail end of the K Then lower the other end of the Film Shaft into the Film
lamination film roll loosely falls to the rear. Shaft Cradle.

G Slide the film shaft (Hexagonal end first, the end you
removed the Film Core Adaptor from) into the core of your
laminating film.

L The loaded Roll of Laminate should look like this, with

the loose laminate falling at the rear..

H CHECK, that the Lamination film is loaded

correctly as shown below and that the film
drops vertically down from the rear. Loading
the film incorrectly will cause the adhesive to
stick to the Heater Laminating Roller.

I Replace the Film Shaft Core Adapter.

J Install the Laminating Roll on to the CF350, by placing

the Hexagonal end first into the Film Shaft Holder.

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 6.2 WEB Laminating Material

6.2.1 Pre-loading the paper path

P Using a long sheet of spare paper, (we suggest a thick
Path for paper leader, for webbing laminate. paper preferably 450mm in length). Curl the front edge
and guide the paper over the grey bar and under the
INATN heated laminating roller. (Be careful may be hot) .
M

G
LA

ROL L
Film/Foil
Idle bar
Heated TOP
Roller
Paper leader to
web laminate

Pull Pressure
Rollers DECURL Roller
bar
Q Feed the paper through the machine, and up to the
Decurling Roller.

M See the diagram above showing the paper path used

to WEB a ‘leader’ for loading your laminate. The green
line indicates the media/substrate path through the
machine.

Follow the guide below to pre-load your paper substrate

to help you web your laminate material through the
machine.

N Using the Pressure Adjustment Lever,

release the pressure for the roller to enable
you to web the paper. R CHECK the DECURL bar is in the lowest
position. With the Decurl roller in the lowest
position, feed the paper under the first Decurl
Roller then over the Decurl Bar itself.

O Remove the Heated Roller Safety Cover.

S Continue to feed the paper through the machine and

between the grey Pull Rollers until it appears at the rear
of the machine.

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 6.2.2 Attach laminate to paper ‘leader’

T Pull the lamination film down, and under the idle bar W Press the paper loaded onto the heated laminate, the
which is above and slightly behind the top of the paper will bond to the laminate.
heated roller.

X Install the Heated Roller Safety Cover.

U Pull the lamination film over the heated roller, as shown
below. The adhesive on the laminating film will melt
(sticky side up).

Y Now apply the pressure, setting it to maximum using

the Pressure Adjustment Lever.
if it is sticky side down, then you loaded the roll
incorrectly, (Step H), Clean the Heated Roller
and start again with the film correctly loaded.

IMPORTANT: The Laminating film width should

be 5-10mm narrower than your media you are
planing to laminate. If the laminating film is
wider than your media then the adhesive glue will
stick to your rollers and cause contamination or
potentially damage. It will also cause problems
with cutting / separation of sheets.

V The laminating film is webbed adhesive side out,
therefore the heat from the laminating roller will have
melted the adhesive. The adhesive is face up on the
heated laminating roller.
Z Place a sheet of paper on the feed table and press
[RUN] on the Control Panel. Pressing the [RUN]
button on the Control Panel will advance the end of
the paper you stuck to the laminate, and also feed the
sheet you place under it, on the feed table.

If nothing happens when you press the ‘RUN’

button on the panel, then check both safety
catches are closed on front safety cover and the
front feed table.
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 6.2.3 Web the laminate 6.2.5 Perform a Test Lamination

8 As the paper leader you webbed into the ColorFlare
is fed through the machine, the sheet on the feed table is
also advanced through.
Once the temperature on the laminating roller has
reached the set temperature, it is important to check the
settings, feed and laminating quality.

: Press RUN to start the ColorFlare CF350 feeding

your sheet on the feed table through the machine and
then to feed additional paper to continue with your test
lamination.

9 The sheets of paper will carry the laminate through

your machine, and your ColorFlare is now webbed with
laminate and you are ready to perform a test lamination.
Now place another spare/waste sheet of paper on the
table.
The feeding system on the CF350 is a manual
system. The ColorFlare CF350 requires the user ; Place each additional sheet on top of the current sheet
to overlap the tail of each sheet while feeding the being fed, align your sheet with the paper guides, and
sheets forward towards the feed rollers. wait to advance the lead edge of the next sheet (B) into
As shown in 8 overlap the top sheet but then ColorFlare with a small overlap of 5 -10mm (C).
wait until the lower sheet has 5 - 10mm remaining
then advance the next sheet.
If you leave a space between the sheets,
B C
there is a risk that glue, from the laminate will
contaminate the pressure roller under the heated
roller. Alternatively the Auto-Stop sensor may
stop the machine.
A

6.2.4 Laminate correctly Webbed

After you have used the first sheets to carry your
laminate through the machine, your machine should be
webbed as follows: < Check the sheets at the rear of the machine, you
should see the sheets overlaping slightly.
LAMINATING WEB
Laminate
INATN
Paper M
G
LA

D
ROL L

Film/Foil
Idle bar
Heated TOP
Roller
Paper overlap

= Press the [STOP] button on the ColorFlare Control

Panel and separate the sheets from the rear of the
ColorFlare using the End of Job Trimmer.
Pull Pressure
Rollers DECURL Roller
Lay the sheets down and check for curl. If necessary
bar adjust the decurler (section 6.3) for a flat sheet. Then you
are ready to run your job.

Path for laminate and paper after webbing the CF350

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 6.2.6 What to do if there is a misfeed

If there is a feeding error or your don’t place another C Now simply press [RUN] on the control panel again.
sheet into the machine in time, then the machine will stop
automatically to prevent the adhesive on your laminate
from sticking to the lower roller.

At this point, the machine will simply be in STOP mode

and there is no error message displayed.

However, if you try to press the [RUN] button again,

without placing paper on the feed table then the Paper
Sensor Error will be displayed on the control panel.

B Insert a sheet of paper into the machine under the

heated laminating roller making sure you place the lead
edge of the sheet OVER the tail edge of the sheet that is
just visible after the Auto-stop sensor.

You must ensure that this sheet goes OVER

the tail of the last sheet which should still be
visible just under the heated roller and after the
misfeeding sensor.

It is easier to ensure it goes OVER the last sheet,

if you slightly curl the lead edge on one corner
before sliding it in.

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 6.3 Adjusting for CURL on the substrate
It is perfectly normal that laminating can result in the
substrate being curled after lamination. A large (full) roll of laminate is heavier and creates more
inertia, therefore more tension may be required, compared
This is not caused by a fault in the machine.
to a smaller roll.
The ColorFlare includes a Decurling Feature to help
minimise or eliminate any curling on your laminated results Check the tension on the laminating roller, in the image
after single side lamination. below you can see wrinkles (B) on the laminate over the
Heated Laminating Roller. This tension is too low.
6.3.1 The Cause of Curl
B
When the laminate is stretched over the substrate and
bonded to the substrate (the laminating process), the
laminate will contract when cooling, resulting in a curl. In
addition certain substrates/papers will naturally curl when
heated.
IF the tension on the laminate is very high (the
laminate is over stretched), then the effect of the
curl will be increased.
✘
If the paper is particularly susceptible to curling
with heat, then the effect is increased.
Curl tends to affect SINGLE SIDED lamination C The tension should be adjusted during operation or
only. Typically speaking, any curl is reversed by running of the machine to slowly increase tension so that
double sided lamination (where you manually put the laminate over the Heated Laminating Roller is smooth,
the sheets back to laminate the opposite side of as shown below.
the sheet). So if you plan to Laminate both sides
of the sheet, then you don’t need to worry about
adjusting the Decurl.

6.3.2 Setting the Laminate Tension

The tension applied on the Input Film Shaft will need
to be altered/be different when changing between foil
or laminate and in addition will also be different, when
changing between large or small rolls of laminate or foil.
A little tension is required on the input roll shaft, to prevent
✔
the laminate roll from gathering momentum as it turns, and
getting loose. A loose laminate passing over the heated
WARNING: Increasing the tension beyond this
roller may create wrinkles in your laminated result.
point, will still provide a smooth surface across
Conversely too much tension, will stretch the laminate, the Heated Laminating Roller but, will cause the
creating excessive curl. The ideal scenario is to have the Laminate to shrink across the roller and cause
lowest tension possible on the laminating roller’s input excessive curl, which you may not be able to
shaft while also maintaining a smooth output on the compensate for with the decurling device.
laminated substrate.
B You can adjust the tension applied to the input film Take care to only apply enough tension to
shaft by adjusting the tension control knob (A) , shown
smooth the laminate and not to increase it
below .
unnecessarily. You can tell if the tension is too
A high, as the laminate will be much narrower on
FILM TENSTION
the sheet than on the roll itself.
ADJUSTMENT KNOB

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6.3.3 Using the Decurl Bar
The ColorFlare is fitted with a decurl bar, to minimize the
effect of curl on your laminated substrate. The decurl
bar, implements a reverse curl directly after the heated
laminating roller, designed to counter the curl created by
the heat or laminate.
As the substrate cools, the Laminate will contract
fractionally and this will become flatter.
If the substrate is completely flat, as it comes out of the
ColorFlare, it may curl up at the ends as the media cools.
H If the media is curled from the machine as shown
below.

D You can adjust the level of decurl applied, by adjusting

the DECURLING Adjustment Lever (A) , shown below .

Yo u m u s t c o m p e n s a t e f o r C U R L b y t u r n i n g t h e
A DECURLING Adjustment lever to increase the level of
decurl. (See fig 2. (In Blue below)).

Laminate

Paper

When a low level of DECURL is applied (Fig 1. below),

the paper passes under the DECURL ROLLER and gently
over the attached DECURL BAR. (In Blue below)
Figure 2.
Laminate

Paper As you turn the DECURLING Adjustment Lever towards

DECURL the top of the CF350 (clockwise), the DECURL BAR is
ROLLER raised, creating a sharper reverse curl on the substrate.
As can be seen below.
Pull Roller

DECURL
BAR
Figure 1.

F The substrate as it passes through the decurl bar can

be seen below.

When the DECURL adjustment is very significant,

you must ensure that as you load sheets when
feeding that each sheet goes ON TOP of the
last sheet or when you start after a misfeed, that
you place the ‘restart’ sheet ON TOP of the last
sheet. Otherwise sheets may reach the DECURL
bar and be turned over at the lead edge.

The decurling feature needs to be adjusted

G The aim is to achieve a light curl down on the ends,
and lightly up in the middle, directly as the substrate
leaves the ColorFlare.
each time you change substrate thickness,
and laminate thickness. Also, decurling is not
typically required for double sided lamination,
as the effect of placing the substrate back
through again and laminating the second side
will reverse the effect of the first side being
laminated.

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 6.4 Temperature settings and Speed Changes
6.4.1 Temperature Settings
Temperature settings are dependent upon the lamination
film type being used.
Typically Intec’s Mega Bond laminate films are digital
films for prints output by toner based digital devices.
They require a temperature of 95 - 105C to activate the
adhesive.
Thicker papers, may require additional heat AND/OR a
slower speed.
We recommend a temperature of 115C, and a speed of 5
for 200gsm paper. Reducing the speed by 1 step has the
effect of increasing the temperature between 5-10 C.
6.4.2 Laminating Speed and
Temperature
The media that you laminate acts as a heat sink, and
lowers roller temperature during laminating. The thicker
your media, the more effective it is at removing heat from
the laminating roller and the thinner it is, the less heat it
will absorb.
6.5 End of Job Trimming
The End of Job Trimming Knife or Back Trimmer
is the device for cutting laminated materials. This
will separate your line of laminated prints from the
laminator.
When you have reached the end of your
lamination job, insert a BLANK sheet into the
ColorFlare, to avoid having to cut through the
final sheet of your lamination job.
When the blank sheet appears at the rear of the
machine press the [STOP] button. Then press the
lever at the top of the Trimming knife.
Please be aware that due to this, the thicker your media
is, then the higher the temperature you will require to
offset the loss of heat into the media.
Slower speeds or increased temperature settings can be
used to achieve a higher temperature.
The opposite is true of thinner media; as this absorbs less
heat. Therefore when changing to thinner substrates, use
faster speed and /or lower temperatures.
You should always run a test lamination with the media
you are planning to laminate, however if you only have the
exact number of sheets you are planning to laminate with
no / few test materials, then you should test the lamination
conditions with similar materials first.
Then when starting the job, check the estimated
conditions created with the similar materials are working
correctly.
If there is a misfeed and laminating stops, or if
you PAUSE Lamination, while a lamination job
is under the heated roller, it is very likely that the
heated roller could leave a mark on the laminated
results after restarting. Therefore you may need
to discard any sheets that were held under the
heated lamination roller during a stop or pause.
On thicker laminated media, it is
sometimes best to start in the middle,
then cut in one direction, and come back
in the other.
Finally, after finishing your job, turn off the POWER,
and remember to RELEASE the pressure on the
rollers, using the Pressure Adjustment Lever.
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 7.
How to Foil
using the
CF350

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 7.0 DIGITAL DECORATIVE EFFECTS - FLARING
7.1 Introduction to the decorative effects available by flaring.
7.1.1 Range of effects available
The Intec ColorFlare CF350 is a dual purpose / hybrid product that combines advanced laminating technology with
ground-breaking decorative effect capabilities, all from one machine. Various decorative effects including foiling can be
delivered using a process we call ‘Flaring’.
FILM FLARING techniques, are translucent, that is to say, you can see the image through them. Any image or color is shown
through which is ideal for clear spot gloss to enhance images or holographic effects to grab attention to the original image.
FOIL FLARING techniques are opaque, that is to say, you cannot see the original toner under the foil. i.e. A black toner/
digital image will become solid Gold or the White pigment foil can be used on dark stocks, including black.
In both cases, addition ‘FLARE’ can be achieved as background images and full color elements can be combined with Foil
fusing when the image is protected by Intec’s special overprintable laminate.

7.1.2 SPOT Film Flaring 7.1.4 Metallic FOIL Flaring

The Intec ColorFlare uses the integrated Heated Roller
(normally used during lamination) with mechanical
pressure to activate the toner on the digitally printed
sheet. The activated toner works like an adhesive which
allows Intec’s specially constructed film (Either Gloss or
Matt) to adhere to it.
Unlike Laminating which adheres to the entire sheet.
Film Flaring adheres to ONLY the image area, therefore
it is also known as SPOT Flaring FILM. This approach
leaves your background substrate/ non-image area,
untouched.
With Metallic Foil Flaring, the Intec ColorFlare uses your
digital print engine to act as your ‘master’ for laying down
metallic decorative effects.
The colored metallic foil separates from the base carrier
film layer and adheres to any toner that is on the surface
of the sheet being passed through the ColorFlare.
Whilst sounding simple, Intec foils are quite advanced and
consist of five layers to enable you to achieve the best
foiling results.

In addition to this, for further special effects SPOT film
Flaring can be combined with lamination when used in
conjunction with Intec’s special SOFT TOUCH/SILK high
temperature (overprintable) digital laminate.
When combining SPOT FILM Flaring with a digital printer
capable of printing CLEAR toner, users can create part
of the image with a GLOSS finish and part with a MATT
finish.
7.1.3 Holographic Film Flaring
Similar to Spot Film Flaring, the Intec ColorFlare uses the
integrated Heated Roller (normally used during lamination)
with mechanical pressure to activate the toner on the
digitally printed sheet. The activated toner works like
an adhesive which allows Intec’s specially constructed
Holographic film to adhere to it.
A choice of holographic effects are available, including:-
SPARKLE
MILKY WAY/ SHIMMER
CARBON FIBRE EFFECT
SHATTERED CRYSTAL EFFECT
Unlike laminating, which adheres to the entire sheet,
holographic flaring, adheres to ONLY, the image area.
Holographic flaring will apply a holographic pattern effect
over single, spot or full color text and graphics.
When combining HOLOGRAPHIC FLARING and Intec’s
digital overprintable laminate along with a digital
printer capable of printing CLEAR toner, users can
select individual parts of the image specifically for the
Holographic treatment.
Polyester Carrier Film
Release Coating Layer (Often Wax)
But for Intec Foils, it is an
Acrylic copolymer
Laquer (Color) Coating
Aluminium (Metallic)
Layer
Adhesive Coating
There is a Polyester carrier, and then a release layer.
These are rewound onto the rewinder at the rear of the
ColorFlare.
Using heat from the integrated Heated Roller (normally
used during lamination) and mechanical pressure, the
digital image from your printer or copier works like an
adhesive which binds to the adhesive and metallic
particles on Intec’s specially constructed Metallic Foil.
The foil will only bind to the toner area on your sheet.
In the ColorFlare’s automated process, as the foil is lifted
the colored metallic particles separate from the carrier,
leaving an opaque, bright shinny metallic finish. Any Foil
in the non imaging areas is rewound along with the Carrier
film and release layer.
Not all foils are equal and different brands of foil work in
very different ways, giving different resolution, varying
release capabilities and smoothness. Intec foils are
designed to deliver premium results with the highest
resolution and the least resistance to releasing from the
carrier, ensuring the widest range of media can be foiled.
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 7.1.3 Range of Metallic Foils
The premium range of foils, for the best finish with the
quick release and high resolution finish, as described
previously are available from your Intec dealer.
7.1.5 Range of Foiling effects
Flaring with metallic foils provides the ability to create a
number of premium effects on the printed sheet.
There are 3 principle ways to use Foil Flaring

Foils are split into 2 types:-

Metallic (listed below) and Pigment (listed after).
1. PRINT THEN FOIL
ALL TONER becomes foiled.

PRINT

FOIL
Each roll is 300m (985 feet) in length.

The standard Metallic foil range of finishes are available,

including:-
Intec Gold Metallic Flaring Foil (320mm / 12.6")*
Intec Silver Metallic Flaring Foil (320mm / 12.6")*
Intec Red Metallic Flaring Foil (320mm / 12.6")*
Intec Blue Metallic Flaring Foil (320mm / 12.6")*
Intec Green Metallic Flaring Foil (320mm / 12.6")*

In addition to this there are some Exclusive Metallic colors
for more premium effects including:
Intec Rose Gold Metallic Flaring Foil (320mm / 12.6")*
Intec Copper Metallic Flaring Foil (320mm / 12.6")*
2. PRINT THEN FOIL THEN PRINT
The initial print is foiled, and the sheet is then
placed back into a printer, where image can be
placed around, next to or over the foil.
PRINT

PRINT
FOIL
Intec Bronze Metallic Flaring Foil (320mm / 12.6”)*
Intec Fuchsia Pink Metallic Flaring Foil (320mm / 12.6")*
Intec BubbleGum Violet Metallic Foil (320mm / 12.6")*

Metallic Foil flaring, can be used:

Directly on to digital images
(Turning all of the image area into a metallic image,
such as Wedding Invites, Swing Tickets etc)
OR
It can be combined with
backgrounds
Full Color images and
3. PRINT THEN LAMINATE THEN PRINT & FOIL
A full Color background image is created then
the print is laminated using a special High
(By combining Intec’s special SOFT TOUCH/SILK high Temperature, over-printable laminate. The
temperature Corona treated digital laminate to seal your laminated sheets are then placed back into the
full color image and then overprint the laminated sheet printer, where the image to foil is overprinted on
with your FOIL FLARING MASTER IMAGE. (Suitable for
the sheet. This sheet is then foiled (the original
packaging prototypes and premium invites etc).
image protected by the laminate, is not foiled).
LAMINATE
PRINT

PRINT

7.1.4 GLOSS PIGMENT FOIL Flaring.

FOIL

Similar to Metallic Foil Flaring, GLOSS PIGMENT Flaring,

is an opaque foil with PIGMENTED Particles. These
adhere to your toner image, and replace the toner image
with a GLOSS PIGMENTED FOIL of your choice.

A choice of GLOSS PIGMENT FOIL effects are available,

including:-
GLOSS BLACK (320mm / 12.6”)
SOLID WHITE (320mm / 12.6”)
Foil only sticks to ‘available’ toner. So,
you can actually combine these principles.
i.e. Laminating ‘hides’ the toner so it is not
available to foil. But so does foiling, as it
covers the available toner. This means you
can apply multiple foils to a sheet by using
multiple passes through a printer to add
additional toner image areas to foil.
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7.2 Preparing for flaring - ColorFlare CF350.
The below guide assumes you have no media or laminate loaded in your machine. Alternatively, if you have just
finished laminating then changing from Laminating to Flaring is quicker and easier as you do not need to web a
paper leader to the ColorFlare (shown below), instead simply cut the laminate, and attach the foil to the end of the
laminate over the heated roller and simply start foiling.

7.2.1 Setting the Control Panel 7.2.2 Turn on the Cooling Zone Fan

F Foiling is about heat and pressure. You can achieve a

better finish, on a wider media range, if you have a higher
1 temperature. However you risk the toner still being soft
when the foil is removed, therefore using the cooling zone
2 will help cool the toner and avoid this.

B Use TOP TEMP [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] (Buttons)

Use the TOP TEMP buttons and set the temperature to
125C (See Top TIP below)
C Use the BOTTOM TEMP [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] (Buttons)
Press [FAN] on the Control panel, this will turn on the fans
in the cooling zone and you should be able to here them
whirl quietly
..

Use the BOTTOM TEMP buttons to set the lower roller

temperature to 75C (This helps on thicker media).

D Use the SPEED [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] (Buttons)

Set the Speed to speed 1, after you have tried foiling a
number of pieces, you can experiment with increasing
7.2.3 Load your Foil Roll
the speed through 2 - 4. But when starting out, we
recommend speed 1 for the best results.
H Remove film shaft by lifting diagonally from the Film
Thicker paper may require higher Shaft Cradle (Right) then and out of the Film Shaft Holder.
temperature for foiling. If the foil does not
bond to the image then your temp may be
too low, conversely if the toner seems to
come off with the foil, then your temperature
is too high, or your speed too low..

E Check display, for READY

As you power up the machine, the temperature will
be low. The WAIT icon will be displayed during this
time. You can click the [MEAS] button to see what the
temperature is. However, the WAIT icon will disappear
and the READY icon to the left will illuminate when the
unit is ready for Foiling.

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I Remove the Rubber Express fit ring on the outer M Mount the Roll of foil on the film shaft back on your
film core fixing which is on the end of the shaft with the ColorFlare CF350, hexagonal end first into the Film Shaft
HEXAGONAL fixing. Holder.

N Then lower the other end in to the Film Shaft Cradle.

J Align your roll of foil so the loose end of the Metallic

surface falls to the right /rear of the roll (as shown below)

7.2.4 Web Foil Path with Paper

O Ensure the pressure is released to open the rollers

so you can web the paper leader that will carry your foil
through the machine.

K Slide your roll of foil over the Core Adapter (the end
you removed the Express Change Rubber ring from).

P Foiling DOES NOT use the decurling feature.

The bar MUST be in the lowest position and you
L Replace the Express Change Rubber ring. web the media OVER both the decuring roller
and decurling bar. (Path shown below)

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P (Cont) - Set the decurling bar in the LOWEST position. T Then OVER the decurl bar roller AND decurl bar itself.

U Continue until the paper appears at the rear of the

Q Remove the Front Roller Safety Cover (Be-careful the ColorFlare CF350.
rollers may be hot).

R Feed a sheet of paper over the grey bar and between 7.2.5 Use paper to pull Foil through
the heated rollers, into the CF350.
V Guide the foil down behind the IDLE roller (it must go
behind the Idle roller, to smooth the foil), And pull it over
the heated roller.

S Continue feeding the paper through your ColorFlare,

up to the decurl bar.

W Apply some heat resistant sticky tape to the paper and

attach it to the foil. (Be-careful the heated rollers may be
hot.
.

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X Make sure the tension is reduced to minimum on 9 Pull the foil up BEHIND the REWINDER core.
the foil roller to make it easier to pull the foil through the
ColorFlare.

: And attach the foil to the REWINDER core as shown

below.

Y From the rear of the ColorFlare, pull the paper (which

you have attached to the foil in step 22, through the
ColorFlare until it appears at the rear of the ColorFlare.

; Replace the heated roller safety cover.

Z If you do not have the REWINDER core fitted then

install the REWINDER core on the rear Core Holder now.

; Using the Pressure Adjustment Lever, turn the pressure

to maximum.

8 Remove the paper you used to pull the foil through the
ColorFlare, then attach some sticky tape to the foil ready
to tape it to the rewinder core.7.2.7 Use RUN t

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 b Press the [RUN] button on the ColorFlare Control
7.2.6 Start Foiling panel. to start the foiling operation.

< Before starting to foil. Check the fans are

running (you should be able to hear them, but
toggle the [FAN] button to be sure.

= T h e n p re s s t h e [ M E A S ] b u t t o n t o c h e c k t h e
temperature is correct.

c Follow the sheet being fed into the ColorFlare with

your next sheet. Do not leave a space or else the Auto-
Stop sensor will stop the ColorFlare.

For Foiling, you want to START with a TOP roller

temperature of 125C and a BOTTOM Roller temperature
of 75C (approx), and a speed of 1. When the temperature
is in range (you can see by pressing the [MEAS] button or
when the READY icon is displayed (not flashing).

d Adjust the tension on the rewind shaft so that the

tension is not too high.

Thinner papers may require less temperature

or a faster speed. Thicker papers may require
higher temperatures.
Experiment with slightly higher temps (130 -
135C and slight speed increases) Remember
a speed step of 1 increment required 5 - 10C
higher temperature.

e Check the rear of the ColorFlare and examine your

a Place a sheet to foil up to the heated Roller. foiled prints. Look for even color and strong edges.

Check the Trouble Shooting guide at

the end of this manual in the event of
any difficulties.

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 8 SPECIFICATION

8.1.Specification

Item Specification
Max. Laminating Speed 3m / min
Max. Laminating Width 325mm
Laminating Film Thickness(mic, µ) 25-500 µ
Substrate Thickness(g/m ) 2
80/350gms
Power Requirement AC 220-240V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 1700W, 7A
Warm-Up Time (mins.) 8 mins
Heating System Hot roller Internal Infrared Heater
Roller Temp.( C)
o
150 oC
Speed Control Keypad on Control Panel
Temperature Control Keypad on Control Panel
Pressure Adjustment Manual 6 step with Lever (Up to 50Kg)
Film Core 3" (76mm)
Cooling System Air Fan Blower
Dimension (W*L*H)(mm) 585*450*437
Main Motor DC W-Geared Motor
The design / specification of the machine could be
changed for improvement without any prior notice.

9 MAINTENANCE

9.1.1 Cleaning the Rollers

If rollers are not clean:

- laminating films or foils can be stuck to the rollers
- laminated material could be contaminated by a foreign object
- laminated or foiled prints may show a mark, from the dirty rollers.

To prevent these phenomenon, cleaning the rollers is strongly recommend.

Cleaning the rollers

Please wait until the heated rollers have been cooled off below 80C. Then use isopropyl alcohol with
a cotton cloth and to clean the rollers.
You may find removing the front feed table helps.

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 10 TROUBLE SHOOTING

10.1 FEEDING ISSUES

Feed does not start when you
press RUN
Safety Switch on the Heated Roller Safety
Cover is not engaged.
Safety Switch on the Front Feed Table not
engaged
Faulty Main motor
Circuit Break has tripped
Paper overlap not being observed
Close front safety cover catch
Engage Front Feed Table safety
cover catch
Contact Intec Dealer
Check / Reset Circuit Breaker
Watch the previous sheet being fed
in, for laminating you should overlap
the end of the sheet by 5 - 10mm,
(But not over your print area).

For Foiling, you should ‘BUTT’ up the

Feeding interval is irregular next job and not leave a space
If the Paper guide is skewed then the
sheets will twist in the machine and
Paper guide is skewed the gap may be irregular, or you risk
putting glue on the rollers. Straight-
en the paper guide.
Safety Cover opened Close Safety Cover, press [RUN]

During operation, the ColorFlare At the end of a job, place a sheet of

suddenly stops Additional paper was not fed, so waste in the machine to ensure no
Auto-Stop sensor stopped ColorFlare. jobs are left in the Colorflare, only a
waste sheet.

10.2 LAMINATING MATERIALS

Good lamination is where the adhesive of the laminating film has penetrated the paper. So, that the paper,
image and film have become one. Therefore if you attempt to peel the laminated film from the paper, you
can see the paper is also torn out with the film. (This is known as high bonding strength). Laminating has 3
influencing factors.
1) Paper surface
2) Adhesive
3) Anything that may block the adhesive from penetrating the paper (such as the Image)
Due to factor 3 (the type of Image being laminated) there are 3 main types of Laminate; Litho, Digital Toner or
Digital Indigo.

With Litho Prints, there is no wax or oil in the ink, and the ink has in many cases partially penetrated the paper.
Therefore a standard laminating film, requires very little adhesive.
Basic Litho Laminates: Typically the adhesive is 8% - 12%, and no additives are required. This adhesive
is quite cheap, therefore Litho (OPP) basic laminates are quite cheap. But note, low cost OPP Laminates or
laminates with low adhesive are unlikely to bond well to digital prints.

Digital Laminate for Toner based prints: A toner based digital printer creates an image with an oily surface or
other ingredients (waxes) to achieve their higher print quality. When laminating these digital toner prints, the
normal amount of 8 - 12% of EVA found in regular laminates for litho applications cannot penetrate through
the image and bond in to the paper. So often on cheap laminates you can see the image area ‘silvering’ or
the laminate lifting on high toner coverage image areas. The MegaBond DIGITAL version of Intec’s laminates
contain a massive 28% EVA, (with 18% of Vinyl Acetate ) Plus Intec Digital Laminates also include an additional
“special additive” in the MEGABOND adhesive that penetrates the waxes and oils in toner, enabling the
adhesive to reach deeper into the paper.
Digital Laminate for Indigo Ink: Indigo Ink also requires a 3rd and different adhesive again, Indigo images
are neither a Litho print NOR a Waxy silicon based toner print. This is a kind of “Digital Liquid Ink”. With
heat the ink melts and binds to the laminate rather than allowing the laminate to become one with the media/
substrate. Therefore with Indigo prints, you require higher adhesive levels than the standard Adhesives, plus

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due to the liquid effect of the Indigo Ink, laminates used on Indigo prints require the adhesive to melt at a lower
temperature, enabling binding to the image and substrate prior to the liquid image lifting.
Always make sure you select the right type of laminate for the print you will be laminating.
10.2.1 LAMINATING ISSUES
Laminating results are not good -
Laminate does not bond to media
or High toner areas (Silvering)
Laminating results’ curling
Crease on the laminating results
Laminating Roller pressure is low
Laminating temperature is low
Laminating Speed is too high for the tem-
perature
Laminate type used is not appropriate for
the imaging device
Decurling Value is lower
Paper thickness is thin
Tension too high on Laminating Input Roller
Paper humidity is too high
Paper is too thin for laminating
Temperature is too high
Paper width is >30mm wider than the film
Laminating Roller pressure uneven
Laminating Roller is damaged
Using pressure adjustment lever,
increase the pressure - Refer to Lami-
nating “Roller Pressure Adjustment”
Increase Temperature or Decrease the
speed
Decrease the speed or Increase Tem-
perature
Check the laminate used is correct for
your image (See note above).
Try alternative laminate with higher
bond adhesive.
Use sufficiently dried paper
Don’t use paper below. (80~120g/m2)
Decrease the laminating temp
Use laminating film that reaches 3 -
5mm from the paper edge
Contact Intec Dealer
Check roller for adhesive or paper
stock to it and remove, if damaged
then contact your dealer
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 10.4 FLARING FOIL & SPOT FILM or HOLOGRAPHIC MATERIALS

A good foil is a complex material, with multiple layers. In principle, the colored aluminum particles are
suspended on a carrier film. As toner is heated, it becomes tacky (glue like) and as the foil comes into contact
with the toner, the toner adheres to the foil.
On a good foil, the release layer will let go of the foil very easily and it will adhere to the toner as the toner cools
again.
But foils are very complex and there are many different brands and types.
Please be aware that changing your supplier of foil
can create significant foil quality issues. Polyester Carrier Film
Intec foils have microfine crushed aluminum particles, Release Coating Layer (Often Wax)
But for Intec Foils, it is an
which provides a cleaner, finer and sharper edge Acrylic copolymer
to characters. In addition Intec foils are premium Laquer (Color) Coating
construction foils and use an adhesion multiplier Aluminium (Metallic)
coated to the base of the foil to significantly improve Layer

the toner’s bonding power with the foil. Finally

Adhesive Coating
cheaper foils often use a wax to hold the Colored
Aluminum particles onto the release layer/carrier film. However, the wax is left on top of the foil and can
contaminate high end digital print devices, so Intec premium foils use a light Acrylic co-polymer, that releases
very easily but then leaves a printable surface so the foils can be over-printed.

Always make sure you select the right type of Foil for the print you will be Foiling.

10.4.1 FOILING / FILM ISSUES

Foil not smooth, wrinkles or
creases through flat areas
Paper too thin and is wrinkling with
Use a thicker paper. 120g - 150gm
heat under foil.
Reduce temperature, most toners melt at 120 -
Temperature too high, foil is distorting
130C (248F - 266) We recommend using 125C
due to heat.
in most cases. (257F)
Check the position of the edge of the foil on
the front roller, measuring to the back chassis.
Foil was not webbed straight and is
Then measure the rear roller to the back chas-
being re-wound at an angle to front
sis. Reposition the rolls in the same place (It
foil.
takes 3 or 4 sheets after moving the foils for the
change to work through).

In light paper it may be necessary to reduce the

Pressure too high
Roller pressure from Maximum by 1 step.

When the temperature is too high, the toner

becomes a sticky liquid and as the foil is being
pulled off the sheet on to the rewinder, if the
toner has not started to cool and harden then
Temperature is too high the toner will be pulled off the sheet with the
foil’s release layer. Therefore, reduce the
temperature, or increase the speed. Most
toners melt at 120 - 130C (248F - 266) We
Some of the image is missing
recommend using 125C in most cases. (257F)
after foiling (toner is not on
printed sheet) If the speed is too slow, the temperature effect
will be too high, when the temperature is too
high, the toner becomes a sticky liquid and as
the foil is being pulled off the sheet on to the
Speed too slow
rewinder, if the toner has not started to cool
and harden then the toner will be pulled off the
sheet with the foil’s release layer. Therefore,
Increase the speed OR reduce the temperature.

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Temperature too low
Toner Density is too low
Speed is too high
Paper is not smooth
Foil does not cover toner, holes
in foil coverage (toner can be
seen through foil)
Media is too thick
Laminating or Pressure Roller is dirty
Insufficient Pressure
Foil is not webbed correctly and does
not go OVER Decurling Roller.
Paper dust or debris on Media
Incorrect Foil (You are not using a high
resolution Intec Foil)
Foiled image has rough edges
The image is not crisp (JPEG com-
pression artefacts are to see, will foil)
Print uses security marking in Y
channel (Difficult to see by eye) but
this foils making it easy to see
Media not suitable, and attracts Toner
Dots or Foil in background
Printer suffers from significant
background toner scatter
Check the temperature, and ensure the ma-
chine has reached temperature. Most toners
melt at 120 - 130C (248F - 266) We recommend
using 125C in most cases. (257F)
Toner works like glue; if you have a low toner
coverage, then try to increase your toner
density or double hit the area to be foiled with
200% toner.
Reduce the speed, typically best results are
achieved foiling at speed 1 - 2.
If the paper has too much texture, then the foil
cannot deform to match the paper surface, and
will break. Try using more toner to fill the voids,
OR increasing pressure. Also try a smoother
paper.
Max media thickness to foil is 450g or 450mi-
cron, use thinner media.
Check the laminating roller and remove any
glue residue, also check the lower pressure
roller and clean this if necessary.
Increase the pressure. Too little pressure
and the foil will not be pressed onto the toner.
When foiling your pressure should be : set to
MAXIMUM (Bottom/furthest position on the
Pressure Adjustment Lever)
Check the Webbing guide and ensure the foil
goes OVER the Decurl bar and Decurl roller.
use in a clean environment with clean media.
Use Intec Foils, these are high resolution for a
cleaner image and sharper release on character
edges.
The image to foil may not be sharp, and may
be a JPEG logo with very light compression
artefacts that are not easily seen by eye as they
are 1- 3% in tint, but these will foil and become
100% dots so very easy to see, check your
artwork.
Many printers image a security code in the
background of the image on the Y channel,
this cannot be seen by eye, only under a glass,
but when foiled, it is more obvious Change
the printer MODE to MONOCHROME, in most
printers this deactivates the Y channel and
removes this security mark.
Some media’s have a coating that becomes
tacky when heated, this may attract the foil.
Use a clean sheet (that has not been through
the printer, and see if the background is clean,
if not then reduce temp slightly, if still not clean,
then the media may not be suitable.
Different media settings use different electrical
properties in your printer. An incorrect setting
can create an exceess of toner in the back-
ground on your sheet, and this may foil.
To check if this is the case, use a CLEAN sheet
of media that has not been in the printer and
try to pass it through the machine. If it is clean,
then adjust your printer settings to reduce
backgrounding.
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