Spectra A3 - Laminating machine FELLOWES - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Laminating machine
Brand	Fellowes
Model	Spectra A3
Maximum lamination format	A3 (297 x 420 mm)
Maximum film width	330 mm
Recommended pouch thickness	80 to 125 microns
Lamination speed	300 mm/min
Preheat time	3 to 5 minutes
Number of rollers	2
Automatic on/off function	Yes, eco-energy mode
Anti-jam system	Yes
Ready indicator	Yes, light indicator
Dimensions (L x W x H)	500 x 200 x 100 mm
Weight	3.5 kg
Power supply	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption	400 W
Maintenance	Clean rollers with a soft cloth after use
Safety	Automatic stop in case of jam, overheating protection
Spare parts	Replacement rollers available
Warranty	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - Spectra A3 FELLOWES

What type of plastic pouch to use with the Fellowes Spectra A3?

Use A3 (297 x 420 mm) lamination pouches with a thickness between 80 and 125 microns. Pouches must be compatible with a hot laminator.

How to avoid jams during lamination?

Make sure to use suitable pouches, insert them straight and without creases, and do not overload the machine. If a jam occurs, the machine stops automatically.

Can I laminate thick documents or ID cards?

Yes, the Spectra A3 can laminate documents up to about 0.5 mm thick. For cards, use a suitable pouch and insert it carefully.

How long does it take to preheat the machine?

Preheating takes 3 to 5 minutes. A light indicator tells you when the lamination temperature is reached.

How to clean the laminator rollers?

Wait for the machine to cool down, then clean the rollers with a slightly damp soft cloth. Do not use abrasive products or solvents.

Does the Fellowes Spectra A3 laminator consume a lot of energy?

No, it is equipped with an eco-energy mode that reduces consumption in standby. Its rated power is 400 W, which is standard for this type of device.

What document sizes are compatible?

The machine accepts documents up to A3 (297 x 420 mm). You can also laminate smaller formats (A4, A5) using the corresponding pouches.

What to do if the machine does not turn on?

Check that the power cord is properly connected and that the wall outlet works. If the problem persists, contact Fellowes customer service.

Can I leave the machine on for a long time?

It is recommended to turn off the machine after use. The automatic shut-off function puts it in standby after a period of inactivity.

Where to find spare parts for the Fellowes Spectra A3?

Replacement rollers can be ordered from Fellowes or authorized dealers. Check the official website for references.

USER MANUAL Spectra A3 FELLOWES

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CONTENTS

LOCATION OF CONTROLS 3
ENGLISH	4-6
FRANCAIS	7-9
ESPAÑOL	10-12
DEUTSCH	13-15
ITALIANO	16-18
NEDERLANDS	19-21
SVENSKA	22-24
DANSK	25-27
SUOMI	28-30
NORSK	31-33
POLSKI	34-36
РУССКИЙ	37-39

ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ	40-42
TÜRKÇE	43-45
ČESKY 46-48
SLOVENSKY	49-51
MAGYAR	52-54
PORTUGUÊS	55-57
ΒЪЛГАРСКИ	58-60
ROMÂNÃ	61-63
HRVATSKI	64-66
SLOVENČINA	67-69
SRPSKI	70-72
الصعربية
النامعربية	76-78

LAMINATOR CONTROLS

QUICK START GUIDE

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LAMINATOR CONTROLS

A On / off switch

B Ready LED (Green)

C Release lever (

D Pouch / document entry slot

E Pouch / document exit

F Power on LED (Red)

CAPABILITIES

Performance

Format A3 / A4Entry width A3 = 317mmA4 = 240mm	Voltage / Frequency / Current(Amps)	220-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 1.5A
Pouch thickness (min) 75 microns	Wattage	300 Watts
Pouch thickness (max) 125 microns	Dimensions (HxWxD):
Warm up time (estimate) 4 minutes	A3	78mm x 470mm x 162mm
	A4	78mm x 371mm x 162mm
Lamination speed approx. 30cm/min (+/- 5%) (fixed speed)	Net weight:
Number of rollers 2	A3	1,75 Kg
	A4	1,3 Kg
Ready indication Light (Green)	Max document thickness(laminating capacity)	0.02" / 0.4mm
Release lever Yes
Auto Shut Off Yes

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - KEEP FOR FUTURE USE

• The machine is for indoor use only. Plug the machine into an easily accessible socket.
• To prevent electrical shock - do not use the appliance close to water, do not spill water on to the appliance, power cord or wall socket.

DO ensure the machine is on a stable surface.
DO test laminate scrap sheets and set the machine before final laminations.
DO remove staples and other metal articles prior to laminating.
DO keep the machine away from heat and water sources.
DO turn off the machine after each use.
DO unplug the machine when not in use for an extended period.
DO use pouches designed for use at the appropriate settings.
DO keep away from pets, while in use.

DO NOT leave the power cord in contact with hot surfaces.
DO NOT leave power cord hanging from cupboards or shelves.
DO NOT use appliance if the power cord is damaged.
DO NOT attempt to open or otherwise repair the machine.
DO NOT exceed the machines quoted performance.
DO NOT allow children to use this machine without adult supervision.
DO NOT laminate sharp or metal objects (eg: staples, paper clips).
DO NOT laminate heat-sensitive documents (eg: tickets, ultrasounds etc) on hot settings.
DO NOT laminate with self-adhesive pouches on hot settings.
DO NOT laminate an empty pouch.

FEATURES & TIPS

'Release' function

To remove or re-align a pouch during lamination, activate the release lever located on the back of the machine. The pouch can only be removed from the entry slot when the lever is activated.

Auto Shut Off

After 30 minutes, the machine will automatically go in to Auto Shut Off mode. The Power LED will flash red for 5 minutes and then turn off. The ready LED will turn off. To continue using the machine press the ON/OFF switch. The machine will reset itself.

• For best results, use Fellowes ® brand pouches: 80 - 125 micron.
• This machine does not need a carrier to laminate. It is a carrier-free mechanism.
• Always put the item to be laminated into the appropriate sized pouch.
• Always test laminate with a similar size and thickness before final process.
• Prepare pouch and item for lamination. Place item within pouch centred and touching the leading sealed edge. Ensure the pouch is not too large for the item.
• If required, trim excess material from around the item after lamination and cooling.

SETTING UP THE LAMINATOR

1. Ensure the machine is on a stable surface.

2. Check there is enough clear space (min 50cm) behind the machine to allow items to pass through freely.

3. Plug the machine into an easily accessible mains socket.

HOW TO LAMINATE

1. Switch the power on (located at the side of the machine).
2. The red 'Power on' lamp will light up. The machine is now heating up.
3. When the machine is ready, the green 'Ready' lamp will remain on.

4. Place the document into the open pouch. Ensure the document is centred against the sealed edge. Use the appropriate pouch size for the document.

5. Ensure the pouch enters the machine sealed edge first. Keep the pouch straight and central within the slot, not on an angle. Use the entry markings as a guide.

6. Upon exit, the laminated pouch may be hot and sof To prevent jamming remove the pouch immediately. Place pouch on to a flat surface to cool. Take care when handling a hot pouch.

NEED HELP?

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Customer Service... www.fellowes.com

Always call Fellowes before contacting your place of purchase, see the rear cover for contact details.

Consider registering your machine at www.fellowes.com/register to receive updates and additional information.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible cause Solution
No ‘power on’ lamp (red LED) Machine not switched on Switch on machine at the side and at the wall socket
No ‘ready’ lamp after a long period (green LED)	Machine is in a hot or humid area Move the machine to a cooler and dry area
The Power LED is flashing red and the Ready LED (green) has turned off	The laminator has gone in to Auto Shut Off mode	Press the ON/OFF switch. The machine will reset itself
The ready lamp (green) and the Power LED (red) have turned off	The laminator is in Auto Shut Off mode Press the ON/OFF switch. The machine will reset itself
Pouch does not completely seal the item Item may be too thick to laminate Maximum document thickness equals 0.4mm
Pouch has waves or bubbles Pouch thickness may be incorrect Laminator accepts 75 - 125 micron pouches
Pouch is lost in the machine Pouch is jammed		Press release lever and pull out the item by hand
Jamming	Pouch was used ‘open end’ first
	Pouch was not centred on entry
	Pouch was not straight upon entry
	Empty pouch was used
Pouch is damaged after lamination Damaged	rollers or adhesive on rollers	Pass cleaning sheets through the machine to test and clean rollers

STORAGE & CLEANING

Switch off the machine at the wall. Allow the machine to cool. The outside of the machine can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents or flammable materials to polish the machine. Cleaning sheets can be purchased for use with the machine. When the machine is warm — run the sheets through the machine to clean any residue off the rollers. For optimum performance, it is recommended that cleaning sheets are used with the machine regularly. (Cleaning sheet order code #5320604).

PRODUCT REGISTRATION / WORLDWIDE WARRANTY

Thank you for purchasing a Fellowes product. Please visit www.fellowes.com/register to register your product and benefit from product news, feedback and offers. Product details can be found listed on the rating plate positioned on the rear side or underside of the machine. Fellowes warrants all parts of the laminator to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase by the original consumer. If any part is found to be defective during warranty period, your sole and exclusive remedy will be repair or replacement, at Fellowes' option and expense, of the defective part. This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse, mishandling or unauthorised repair. Any implied warranty, including that of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose, is hereby limited in duration to the appropriate warranty period set forth above. In no event shall Fellowes be liable for any consequential damages attributable to this product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary from this warranty. The duration, terms and conditions of this warranty are valid worldwide, except where different limitations, restrictions or conditions may be required by local law. For more details or to obtain services under this warranty, please contact Fellowes or your dealer.

Australia Residents Only:

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. The benefits under Fellowes' Warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies under a law in relation to the machine.

W.E.E.E.

This product is classified as Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Should the time come for you to dispose of this product please ensure that you do so in accordance with the European Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and in compliance with local laws relating to this directive.

For more information on the WEEE Directive please visit www.fellowes.com/WEEE

COMMANDES DE LA PLASTIFIEUSE

(estimation) 4 minutes

A3 78mm x 470mm x 162mm

A4 78mm x 371mm x 162mm

Poids net:

A3 1,75 Kg

A4 1,3 Kg

A Interruptor On/off

B Luz LED de listo (verde)

D Invoeropening lamineerhoes/document

E Uitvoeropening lamineerhoes/document

F LED 'Power' (rood)

OVERZICHT

Prestatie

A3 78mm x 470mm x 162mm

A4 78mm x 371mm x 162mm

Nettopaino:

A3 1,75 Kg

A4 1,3 Kg

78mm x 470mm x 162mm

A4

78mm x 371mm x 162mm

Масса нетто:

A3

1,75 кг

A4

1,3 кг

Макс. толщина документа

A3 78mm x 470mm x 162mm

A4 78mm x 371mm x 162mm

Čistá hmotnost:

A3 1,75 Kg

A4 1,3 Kg

78mm x 470mm x 162mm

A4

78mm x 371mm x 162mm

Čistá hmotnost:

A3

1,75 Kg

A4

1,3 Kg

Max. hrúbka dokumentu

(kapacita laminovania) 0,02"/0,4 mm

DÔLEŽITÉ BEZPEČNOSTNÉ POKYNY – USCHOVAJTE NA POUŽITIE V BUDÚCNOSTI

A3 78mm x 470mm x 162mm

A4 78mm x 371mm x 162mm

Neto težina:

A3 1,75 Kg

A4 1,3 Kg

Maksimalna debljina dokumenta

A3 78mm x 470mm x 162mm

A4 78mm x 371mm x 162mm

Neto masa:

A3 1,75 kg

A4 1,3 kg

Maks. debljina dokumenta

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CUSTOMER SERVICE & SUPPORT

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Declaration of Conformity

Fellowes Ltd.

Unit 2 Ontario Drive, New Rossington, Doncaster, DN11 OBF, England declares that the product model Spectra A3 & Spectra A4 conform with the requirements of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (2011/65/EU), the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU), the WEEE directive (2012/19/EU), and below harmonized European EN Standards.

Safety: EN60950-1: 2006/A2:2013

EMC Standard: EN55014-1:2006+A1:2009+A2:2011

EN55014-2:1997+A1:2001+

EN61000-3-2:2014

EN61000-3-3:2013

A2:2008

John Fellowes

Year Affixed: 16

Itasca, Illinois, USA

July 1, 2016