LA 200 - Laminating machine Genie - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Laminating machine with trimmer and corner rounder
Brand	Genie
Model	LA 200
Dimensions (laminator)	330 x 106 x 60 mm
Weight (laminator)	910 g
Power supply	230-240 V AC, 50 Hz, 265 W
Lamination width	230 mm (up to A4)
Recommended film thickness	80 to 125 microns
Preheat time	3 to 5 minutes
Lamination speed	220 mm/min
Features	Hot lamination, ABS release, cutting (max 3 sheets), corner rounding
Included accessories	Trimmer (capacity 3 sheets, cutting length 300 mm), corner rounder, lamination pouches (10xA4, 10xA5, 10xA6, 20 business cards)
Safety	Hot surface, auto shut-off, jam protection, do not use near water
Maintenance	Unplug before cleaning, damp cloth, no solvents, brush for cutting residue
Repairability	Not user-serviceable, contact customer service if defective
Warranty	Return with proof of purchase to point of sale
Standards	CE, GS (tested safety)
Intended use	Lamination of documents, cutting paper and photos, corner rounding
Packaging materials	Recyclable, dispose according to local regulations

Frequently Asked Questions - LA 200 Genie

How to use the Genie LA 200 laminator?

Plug in the device, set the switch to 'I' to heat up. Wait 3 to 5 minutes until the orange 'Ready' indicator lights up. Insert the document in a suitable pouch (80-125 microns), sealed side first, into the front slot. The device automatically feeds the pouch. Let it exit from the rear without pulling. Turn off and unplug after use.

What to do if a film gets jammed in the laminator?

Turn off the device immediately (switch to 'O'), unplug it and let it cool down. Press the ABS release button on the back, hold it down, and gently remove the film from the front or rear slot. Release the ABS button. If the jam persists, contact customer service.

What film thickness to use for the LA 200 laminator?

Use lamination pouches with thickness between 80 and 125 microns. Films that are too thin may jam. For very thin documents (newspapers, tissues), use 100 micron films, but this is not recommended.

How to clean the laminator?

Unplug the device and let it cool down. Clean the housing with a soft, slightly damp cloth, without abrasive products or solvents. For cutting residue, use a brush. Also clean the trimmer and corner rounder regularly.

Can I laminate thermal paper (fax) with this machine?

No, materials that cannot withstand heat like thermal fax paper should not be hot laminated. They only support cold lamination, which is not available on this model. Use suitable materials.

How to use the included trimmer?

Place the trimmer on a flat surface. Push the cutting head to one side of the rail. Place the paper or photo under the rail and press down. Use the positioning guide for straight cut. Slide the cutting head along the rail to the other end. Remove the cut product. Max capacity: 3 sheets of 80 g/m² paper.

How to use the corner rounder?

Place the corner rounder on a flat surface. Place a corner of the document into the opening. Press firmly on the upper half to cut. Remove the product. Make sure to remove staples and paper clips before use.

What are the important safety instructions?

Do not touch the hot surface. Use the device on a flat, dry surface. Do not open or repair it yourself. Unplug it after use. Keep children under supervision. Do not insert metal objects. Do not use near water.

Can I laminate several small documents in the same pouch?

It is not recommended to put several small documents in the same pouch. Prepare each document individually in a pouch suitable for its size. Do not cut the film before lamination.

How long does it take for the laminator to heat up?

The preheat time is approximately 3 to 5 minutes. The orange 'Ready' indicator lights up when the operating temperature is reached.

USER MANUAL LA 200 Genie

Black Genie L476 printer with attached paper feed and a clear grid mat, no visible text or symbols on the device itself.

(EN) Operating Instruction

Dear customer,

thank you for buying this quality product from GENIE. Please read this instruction carefully before initial operation.

Particularly take note of the following safety instructions. Please keep this instruction for future reference and pass it, when handing over this item. If you should have any further questions on the device or complaints you will find our service information at the end of this instruction.

Intended Use

The laminator is only suitable for laminating documents.

Any other use or modification shall be deemed to be improper and involves substantial risk of accidents.

The trimmer is suitable for cutting paper (max. 3 sheets 80 g/m ² ) and photos to size. The corner cutter is suitable for rounding the corners of documents and photos evenly.

Unintended Use

The laminator is not suitable for laminating unsuitable materials or for use beyond the permitted ambient conditions described in the Technical Data.

The trimmer is not intended for cutting unsuitable materials.

The corner cutter is not intended for rounding the corners of unsuitable materials.

Any use other than that defined as intended use is considered unintended use. Unauthorised modifications or alterations are not permitted.

Under no circumstances open the devices or complete any repair work yourself.

Important advice about safety

1. Read through these operating instructions carefully and completely before using the machine for the first time.
2. Only put the machine on a flat and dry surface. It must be freely accessible from all sides. It is not recommended to use an extension cable!
3. Do not open or repair the laminating machine yourself but take it to your specialized dealer whenever it is damaged or contact our service hot line.
4. Only use films of the correct size (up to DIN A4 max.) and thickness (80 to 125 microns). Films that are too thin cause a blockage of the film in the machine.
5. Do not touch the hot surface of the machine after it has started up.
6. The laminating machine is not allowed – for safety reasons – to be used by children, unless they are supervised by an adult.

7. Never use the machine outdoor or near water.

8. Hot lamination: do not laminate in this mode any materials that are sensitive to heat with this machine, like thermo-fax paper for example. These materials are only suitable for cold lamination.

9. Do not pour or spill any liquid into the machine or onto it.
10. Do not insert any metal objects into the machine. Avoid touching the media feed opening with hands, clothing or hair.
11. The laminating machine is unsuitable for constant use commercially. It is recommended to switch „O“ the machine for 30 minutes, after it has been operating for a period of approximately 30 minutes.
12. The socket should be near the device and easily accessible.
13. Unplug this equipment when not in use for an extended period of time.
14. Do not oil or sharpen the blades of the trimmer and corner cutter. Never take hold of the blades.

WARNING: Hazardous moving part is in this equipment, keep body parts away from moving parts.

Useful Instructions and Tips

The following instructions and tips help you achieve an optimal cut every time and avoid damaging the trimmer.

• Please read the following information thoroughly and observe the instructions and information contained when operating the device.
  • Always use both hands to operate the device.
• Keep loose clothing, ties, jewellery, long hair and other loose objects away from the device.
• Remove any staples and/or paper clips from the document before starting to cut it.

The following instructions and tips help you achieve an optimal cut every time and avoid damaging the corner cutter.

• Please read the following information thoroughly and observe the instructions and information contained when operating the device.
• Keep loose clothing, ties, jewellery, long hair and other loose objects away from the device.
• Remove any staples and/or paper clips from the document before starting to cut it.

Starting up the laminating machine

Lamination

1. Push the plug into the mains socket outlet and set the switch to 'I'. The blue LED (Power) lights up and the heating process will begin.
2. The orange LED (Ready) lights up after approximately 3 - 5 minutes. Now you can begin the laminating process.
3. Open the laminating film and lay the material that is to be laminated directly onto the closed side. Leave a margin of between 3 mm and 5 mm approximately beyond the edges while doing so.

Caution

a) Choose a film of correspondingly suitable size in relation to the material that is to be laminated respectively.
b) It is not recommended to process several smaller materials in one film.
c) Do not cut up the film before the laminating is done.
d) The material that is to be laminated, is not allowed to be thicker than 0.5 mm including the film.
e) It is imperative to only laminate very thin or soft materials, like newspaper or serviettes for example, with thicker films (100 microns). We recommend refraining from any attempt to do so!
f) Do not insert any laminating film without the contents.
g) Never utilize laminating pockets on one side or when they are rolled up.
h) Only utilize laminating foils that are also described as such. Other kinds of film, like transparent wallets for example, are unsuitable for laminating!

1. Insert the material within the laminating film straight and with the closed side first into the feed opening on the machine's front side. The material will feed it in automatically now.
2. The laminated material that emerges from the delivery opening on the machine's back side is not allowed to be pulled out by force. Wait until it has run out of the machine completely. Let the laminated material to cool down briefly!
3. Switch off the machine after the laminating has ended, by setting the switch to 'O'. Let the machine cool down and always pull the plug out of the mains socket outlet after using the machine.

Note: Do not feed the laminator further with foil in case of a blockage. Turn off the device immediately!

Clearing a blockage of the film

1. This machine is equipped with a film blockage function in order to resolve any blockage of the film. Such function is featured by ABS button on BACK SIDE of the laminator.

2. Please switch off the machine immediately by setting the switch to "O" and pull out the plug from the mains socket outlet, let the machine to cool down briefly (for hot laminating) and push the 'ABS' anti-film blockage button on back whenever there is a blockage of the film.

3. Hold the ABS switch firmly with one hand and pull out the film completely from the machine's feed opening or delivery opening with the other hand.

4. After you have resolved the blockage of the film and released the ABS switch, this will go back to its starting position again. Now you can use the machine again completely.

5. Please contact our service hot line if there is a blockage of the film again.

Trimmer

1. Set the trimmer down on a level, stable working base.

2. Slide the cutting head to one side of the guide rail

3. Place the material to be cut under the guide rail and press the rail downwards.

Use the visual positioning aids on the trimmer to help produce a clean cut.

1. Draw the cutting head along the guide rail to the other side of the trimmer.

2. Remove the material cut.

Corner Cutter

1. Set the corner cutter down on a level, stable working base.

2. Lay a corner of the material to be cut in the opening of the corner cutter.

3. Press the top half of the corner cutter down.

4. Remove the material cut.

Cleaning and care

1. Please pull out the plug from the mains socket outlet always, in order to clean the machine. Take care while doing so that the plug does not come into contact with any liquids.
2. Allow the machine to cool down before cleaning it.
3. Clean the machine with a slightly moist, soft cloth. Do not use any caustic or abrasive cleaning agents while doing so.

Clean the trimmer and corner cutter at regular intervals.

1. Use a slightly damp, lint-free cloth to clean the surfaces of the devices. Do not use any solvents or cleaning agents.
2. Remove any cut material with a brush.

Delivery:

Laminator GENIE LA 200

Instruction manual

Trimmer

Corner cutter

Laminating pouches (10 × A4, 10 × A5, 10 × A6, 20 × business card)

Technical data
Laminator
Mains voltage (V) 230 V to 240 V ac, 50 Hz
Consumption	265W
Laminating width 230 mm
Film of utilizable thickness (microns)	80 minimum, 125 maximum
Heating up time 3-5 min. approx.
Speed 220 mm / min
Dimensions ca. 330 x 106 x 60 mm
Weight	910 g
Trimmer
Maximum cutting capacity 3 sheets, 80 g/m2
Cutting length	300 mm

The CE Mark on the device confirms conformity.

The Declaration of Conformity can be read online at

www.go-europe.com.

The «Geprüfte Sicherheit» mark (GS tested safety mark) certifies that the product satisfies the requirements defined by the German Product Safety Act (ProdSG).

The GS tested safety mark indicates that when implemented for its intended use and in the event of foreseeable misuse the identified product will not endanger the safety and health of the user. It concerns a voluntary safety mark which was issued by an authorized testing institute.

Warranty

Dear customer,

we are delighted that you have chosen this equipment.

In the case of a defect, please return the device together with the receipt and original packing material to the point of sale.

Disposal

The packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials that you can dispose of at local recycling points. Advice on the options with which to dispose of your old device can be obtained from your municipal or local administration offices.

Observe the identification on the packaging materials during the waste sorting process; they are identified by abbreviations (b) and numbers (a) which have the following significance: 1–7: plastic/20–22: paper and cardboard/80–98: composite materials.

Packaging materials must be disposed of according to local regulations.

The device and packaging materials can be recycled; sort them for disposal to simplify waste management. The Triman logo is only relevant for France.

The device and the packaging material can be recycled, so sort them prior to disposal for better waste management. Contact your local authorities for information on the various options available to ensure correct disposal. Observe the following identifications of the packaging materials: (a) numbers, (b) abbreviations and (c) materials which have the following significance: 1–7: plastics / 20–22: paper and cardboard / 80–98: composite materials and (d) type of packaging. The logo is only applicable to Italy.