Fusion 3100L - Laminating machine GBC - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Laminating machine
Brand	GBC
Model	Fusion 3100L
Usage	Office / professional
Lamination technology	Thermal (pouch)
Maximum lamination format	310 mm (A3)
Maximum pouch thickness	250 microns (2 x 125)
Adjustable temperature	80 - 140 °C
Lamination speed	30 cm/min
Warm-up time	3 minutes
Number of rollers	2
Reverse function	Yes (jam release)
Cold lamination	Yes
Automatic shut-off	Yes (overheat/jam)
Indicator lights	Ready, Power
Dimensions (W x D x H)	500 x 200 x 100 mm
Weight	5 kg
Power supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz, 1.5 A
Power consumption	300 W
Noise level	< 65 dB
Included accessories	Quick start guide, power cable, cleaning sheet
Maintenance	Clean rollers with a soft cloth or cleaning sheet
Safety	Automatic shut-off in case of overheating, jam protection
Warranty	2 years
Certifications	CE, RoHS

Frequently Asked Questions - Fusion 3100L GBC

How to use cold lamination on the Fusion 3100L?

For cold lamination, make sure the machine is turned off and unplugged. Insert the document into a cold lamination pouch. Turn on the machine and select cold mode (usually a low temperature setting). Feed the pouch through the machine. The adhesive roller will apply pressure without heat.

What is the recommended maximum pouch thickness?

The maximum pouch thickness is 250 microns (i.e., two sheets of 125 microns each). Using thicker pouches could damage the machine.

What to do if the machine does not heat up?

Check that the machine is plugged in and turned on. Wait for the warm-up time (about 3 minutes). If the 'Ready' indicator does not light up, check the fuse or contact technical support. Never use the machine without the indicator being lit.

How to clean the laminator rollers?

Use a special laminator cleaning sheet. Run it through the machine while hot (medium temperature) to remove adhesive residues. You can also gently clean with a slightly damp soft cloth, but without solvent.

Can I laminate photos?

Yes, but use pouches suitable for photos (with UV protection preferably). Avoid overly thick pouches. For small format photos, center them well in the pouch to avoid jams.

The machine makes an abnormal noise, what to do?

Turn off the machine immediately. Check that there is no paper jam or foreign object. Clean the rollers. If the noise persists, contact after-sales service. The normal sound level is below 65 dB.

What type of pouch to use?

Use standard thermal lamination pouches of A3 size or smaller, with a total thickness of 250 microns maximum. Pouches must be suitable for the adjustable temperature (80-140°C). Do not use cold self-adhesive pouches in hot mode.

How to avoid paper jams?

Make sure the document is well centered in the pouch and that the pouch is not folded. Use a pouch suitable for the size of the document. Never force the pouch into the inlet. If a jam occurs, use the reverse function to remove the pouch.

Does the machine overheat?

The maximum temperature is 140°C. If the machine overheats, it shuts off automatically. Let it cool down before reusing. Check that the ventilation slots are not blocked.

Where to find spare parts for the Fusion 3100L?

Spare parts (rollers, fuses, cleaning sheets) are available from authorized GBC dealers or on their website. Contact customer support for exact references.

USER MANUAL Fusion 3100L GBC

Illustration of a Fusion™ 3100L device with control buttons and ports (no text or symbols on the device itself)

FUSION™3100L

12" LAMINATORS

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faster to the finish!

Welcome to the new Swingline GBC Fusion 3100L laminators which allows lamination to be completed quickly and simply with Swingline GBC quality lamination.

For best lamination results and performance, use only Swingline GBC branded pouches.

Please take a little time to study these instructions to ensure you get the best results out of your machine.

safety instructions

Your safety as well as the safety of others is important to ACCO® Brands. In this instruction manual and on the product are important safety messages. Read these messages carefully.

The safety alert symbol precedes each safety message in this instruction manual. This symbol indicates a potential personal safety hazard that could hurt you or others, as well as cause product damage or property damage.

points to note

- Use this unit only for its intended use of laminating documents

- Do not laminate an empty pouch

- The unit must be connected to a supply voltage corresponding to the electrical rating shown on the unit

- The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

- Do not use a carrier with this machine

- Ensure the machine is clear of pouches prior to starting the next pouch

- Clean the lamination rollers on a regular basis

- Maximum 12" document pouch11 12 " x 17 12 " on 12" Swingline GBC Fusion 3100L laminators

• Active anti jam feature may not detect issue on smaller items

- Failure to comply will result in damage and invalidate guarantee

service

Do not attempt to service or repair the pouch laminator yourself. Unplug the unit and contact an authorized Swingline GBC service representative for any required repairs.

technical specifications

Electrical 120V AC / 60Hz /	12.4 A / 1480W
Machine Dimensions 19.72x5.91x4.17 inch(501x150x106mm)
Machine Weight 5.44lbs (2.47kg)
Maximum Pouch Width 12.0 inch (303mm)

Maximum Pouch Thickness	7 mil (175 mic)
Maximum Thru-put Thickness	1.0mm
Warm-Up Time Approximately 1 minute
Speed Variable	(max. 32 inches (800mm) per minute)

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getting ready to laminate

Easy Set Up

1 Remove the plastic exit tray from the box and place into the two holes on the back of the laminator and extend to use. Ensure that there is sufficient space behind the laminator for the item to be removed.
2 Take the electrical plug and place in an appropriate power source, which is near the table you intend to use.
3 The laminator will respond with a single beep and a sequence of brief flashes across the control panel.

Touch Control

4 To use the laminator gently tap the 'power on' button.

NOTE: Your new laminator may emit a slight odour during the initial operation. Its is normal and will diminish after a few hours of operation.

5 An orange 'X' will flash indicating that the laminator is warming up to the setting which is indicated by a white light on the control panel.

NOTE: Following "power on" it will automatically set to the 75mic.

6 If setting indicated by white light on the control panel is not appropriate for your pouch thickness, select the appropriate pouch setting by tapping the micron setting which is indicated on pouch packaging. Your new selection will be indicated by a white light on control panel.

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Visual & Audible Ready Alerts

7 When the laminator is ready to use the green light next to the 'tick' is illuminated (shown in figure) and a series of 2 beeps are heard.

NOTE: During warm up, the orange light next to the 'X mark will be flashing until the machine is ready to use. With Fusion 3100L you cannot feed a pouch into the laminator until green 'tick' is illuminated.

loading the pouch

1 Take your item to be laminated and place in to the appropriate sized laminating pouch, ensuring it is firmly located along the sealed edge. This is to help ensure that you get optimal quality output.

letter, menu, photo Irregular shaped item

NOTE: Do not cut pouches prior to lamination.

Before laminating important or unique documents, always run a test pouch through the laminator using a similar type document.

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laminating

1 On the front of the laminator there are adjustable guides to help you feed your pouch accurately. Move the guides to appropriate line which matches your pouch/ item to be laminated.

2 Feed the sealed edge of the pouch, into the laminator between the guides. The laminator will grip the pouch and guide it through to the exit tray.

NOTE: Do not force guides against pouch

3 Upon exiting remove your laminated item immediately to ensure optimal quality.
4 Do not force guides tightly against pouch. Move guides to an appropriate setting to allow pouch to be fed in without touching guides.
5 When you are finished laminating tap the 'power' button and if required remove the tray, unplug and store accordingly.

Remove your laminated item immediately to ensure the best quality and finish

additional features

Intelligent Status Alert

If pouch misfeeds or a jam starts to occur a series of beeps will be heard to alert the user to take action along with a red flashing light with 'jam icon 8V

Manual Reverse

Press and hold reverse button (indicated by reverse ◀ until the pouch completely reverses out of the laminator.

Intelligent Power Off

For added safety and environmental reasons the laminator will automatically go into sleep mode after 30 minutes of inactivity. You will hear a single beep before this occurs

cleaning

WARNING: UNPLUG THIS PRODUCT BEFORE CLEANING THE EXTERIOR. WIPE EXTERIOR ONLY WITH A DAMP CLOTH AND DO NOT USE DETERGENTS OR SOLVENTS.

Regularly feed a cleaning card or sheet of paper through the laminator to clean the rollers.

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Limited Three (3) Year Warranty

ACCO Brands USA, Four Corporate Drive, Lake Zurich, IL 60047-8997 (in Canada, 7381 Bramalea Road, Mississauga, ON, L5S 1C4; and in Mexico, ACCO Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. Av. Circuito Industrial Norte #6 Parque Industrial Lerma 52000, Lerma Edo. de México) (each, respectively, "ACCO Brands") warrants to the original purchaser that this ACCO Brands product is free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service for a period of 3 years after purchase.

ACCO Brands' obligation under this warranty is limited to replacement or repair, at ACCO Brands' option, of any warranted part found defective by ACCO Brands without charge for material or labor. Any replacement, at ACCO Brands' option, may be the same product or a substantially similar product that may contain remanufactured or refurbished parts. This warranty shall be void in the following circumstances:

(i) if the product has been misused,
(ii) if the product has been damaged by negligence or accident, or
(iii) if the product has been altered by anyone other than ACCO Brands or ACCO Brands' authorized agents.

For warranty execution, please call 1-800-541-0094 in the USA/1-800-268-3447 in Canada/1-800-759-6825 in Mexico or go to HYPERLINK "http://www.gbc.com" www.gbc.com.

TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES. REPRESENTATIONS OR PROMISES INCONSISTENT WITH OR IN ADDITION TO THIS WARRANTY ARE UNAUTHORIZED AND SHALL NOT BE BINDING ON ACCO BRANDS. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAWS, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES (IF APPLICABLE) ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ACCO BRANDS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, WHETHER OR NOT FORSEEABLE. SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITAITON MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

FOR CONSUMERS WHO HAVE THE BENEFIT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS OR REGULATIONS IN THEIR JURISDICTION OF PURCHASE OR, IF DIFFERENT, IN THEIR JURISDICTION OF RESIDENCE, THE BENEFITS CONFERRED BY THIS WARRANTY ARE IN ADDITION TO ALL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES CONVEYED BY SUCH CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

To the extent permitted by law, this warranty is not transferable and will automatically terminate if the original product purchaser sells or otherwise disposes of the product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. Other rights, which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, may exist. In addition some jurisdictions do not allow (i) the exclusion of certain warranties, (ii) limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or (iii) the exclusion or limitation of certain types of costs and/or damages, so the above limitations may not apply.

FCC CLASS B NOTICE

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CANADA CLASS B NOTICE

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

MODIFICATIONS

Any modifications made to this device may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC and/or by Industry Canada to operate this equipment.

ACCO is a registered trademark of ACCO Brands.

Copyright © 2017 ACCO Brands. All rights reserved.

Issue May 2017

Fusion is a registered trademark of ACCO Brands.

service address

ACCO Brands Inc.

101 Bolton Ave 9E

Booneville, MS

38829

USA

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ACCO Brands Canada Inc.

7381 Bramalea Road

Mississauga, ON

L5S1C4

Canada

Tel. [phone]

www.acco.ca

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7381 Bramalea Road

Mississauga, ON

L5S1C4

Canada

Tel. [phone]

www.acco.ca

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