RSH-380SL 15" Tabletop Roll Laminator 1 /Each (Discontinued)

If you need a professional quality lamination for your smaller documents, and you're tired of spending a ton (and waiting for the job to finish) at your outsourcing supply shop, then the Royal Sovereign RSH-380SL may be a great fit for your business. This 15" tabletop laminator runs with four high-quality silicone rollers that offer consistent heat from edge to edge. Nine heat settings allow you to adjust the temperature to fit your specific application requirements. The speed is also adjustable with nine settings, and can run at up to a maximum of 14.8 feet per minute. This speed is unheard of in desktop design lamination machines, and sometimes even in larger format solutions.

The RSH-380SL expands it capabilities further by allowing for mounting boards up to 1/4" thick, single-side laminatation with a de-curling function, and accepting lamination films with either a 2.25" or 3" core with auto-grip hubs (it can even also accept 1" cores with an optional 1" core adapter). This array of features makes for a truly professional and versatile machine, making it ideal for businesses of all kinds that need to laminate standard-size documents up to fifteen inches wide.

How to Double-Side Laminate with the RSH-380SL

Basic operation of this unit is fairly easy to achieve. Be sure to check out our videos tab to watch the process. This information is also available in the instruction manual, with drawings and pictures.

1. Turn the power switch on ("I" position). Power switch is located in the rear of the unit on the left side.
2. Turn on the lower hot roller by pressing S/D button on the control panel. This button will be lit when the lower heat is on.
3. Complete the "Loading Film" steps as shown on page
4. Set the temperature and speed according to the Recommended Temperature and Speed section.
5. Remove the Front Table.
6. Pull down the upper film over the Safety Cover to the lower film; align and center the lower film to upper film
7. Rewind the upper film until the film aligns with the Safety Cover.
8. Thread the film under the Upper Idle Bar and underneath the Safety Cover until the film rests on the upper roller
9. Carefully pull up the laminate from the lower roll up towards the first idle bar and then around the back side of the second Idler (Caution: lower roller may be hot)
10. Tack the lower film to the upper film that is resting on the main hot rollers
11. Reinstall the Front Table and close the Safety Cover.
12. Adjust the nip setting to 1/4'' (6mm).
13. Insert and push the leader board into the hot rollers
14. Adjust the nip setting to "Laminating" mode.
15. Push the Run button.
16. Press the Run button and adjust the supply roll tension knobs by rotating clockwise or counterclockwise. Turn it until the supply roll films have some resistance (the tension varies depending on the film thickness; the thicker the film the more tension is required)
17. Press Stop button when the leader board has completely exited the rear of the unit.
18. Use the Cross Cutter to cut the leader board from the web
19. Peel Trim any excess film off of the leader board edges. The leader board can be reused
20. Set the roller nip setting to the appropriate position for the lamination or encapsulation application

How to Single-Side Laminate with the RSH-380SL

Single side lamination is easily achieved with this unit. All it takes is a few adjustments to the winding/webbing process of your film, a large piece of kraft paper (or similar), and no tools or complicated instructions. Be sure to check out our videos tab to watch the process/

1. Turn the power switch on ("I" position). Power switch is located in the rear of the unit on the left side.
2. Follow the steps in the "Loading Film" procedure by loading the upper shaft with OPP Film (see user manual).
3. Set the temperature and speed as shown as the recommended in page 13.
4. Center the OPP film.
5. Thread the film under the Upper Idle Bar and underneath the Safety Cover until the film rests on the upper hot roller.
6. Pull a sheet of A3 paper into the laminating roller and pass under the idle-bar and over the shaft de-curling bar. Make sure the idle-bar being in the lower location while laminating.
7. Link the paper to the film.
8. Adjust the nip setting to "Laminating" mode.
9. Press the run button and adjust the supply roll tension knobs by rotating clockwise or counterclockwise. Turn it until the supply roll films have some resistance(the tension varies depending on the film thickness: the thicker the film the more tensions is required)
10. Stop the laminator when all of the laminated items have completely exited the rear of the machine.

RSH-380SL Troubleshooting

The most common issues users may encounter are easily resolved with these troubleshooting tips. Remember to always refer to the user manual and your warranty details before performing maintenance or repairs, or contact an authorized service provider or trained mechanic.