Tamerica Versalam-1300 13" One and Two-Sided Roll Laminator

In this video we’ll be setting up the Versalam 1300 for a one sided lamination, which is a pretty big selling point for this machine.

The 1300 does not need a release liner on the bottom, which really simplifies setup and lowers costs. To start, first make sure you correctly orientate the adhesive on your film roll so the shiny side is facing the back. Then twist the rod into the roll and align the edge of the roll to the appropriate marker.

You can remove the front table, but don’t need to with one-sided lamination.

Next pull out some film so it goes past the rollers. Then thread it behind the top metal bar, over the front metal bar and drape the film over the heat rollers.

On the side, set the rollers into the down position.

If you removed the table, put it back on.

Next, twist the black knobs in the back to disengage the black roller. You can lift it up and then rest it on the knobs. Then use the laminating guide card to push your lamination through—you can push it, or run the rollers to feed it through. Once it’s out the back, then feed it over the black roller and put the roller back down and screwed in place.

The most important step for one sided laminating is to turn off the bottom roller using this switch on the right—this way the adhesive will not stick to the bottom roller.

And turn on the fans in the back.

Next, turn on the console and push the “U” button to set the upper roller temperature. I currently have it set to fahrenheit. It will flash the set temperature, then default back to show the current temperature.

You can use the guide as a temperature and speed reference, but I found I needed to set it hotter and slower for a good finish.

Push the heat button for the roller to begin warming to the set temperature. And set the desired speed.

After several minutes it will be heated and ready. Adjust the edge guides for your project and then run a sequence of test pages. Put the rollers down and hit the run button. I highly recommend running test pages because one sided lamination is a little more tricky.

Your projects are a lot more likely to curl, and it will take some trial and error to find the best setup to avoid this.

Also make sure to watch the back because it will want to curl around the back roller especially first feeding out the machine.

When you are done, you can use the built in blades to trim off the sequence of projects, though I still personally preferred using my box cutter for a cleaner cut.

If your projects are curled, pull these two red dots up to set the de-curling bar and do another test.

If that doesn’t work, you can also try bypassing the black roller—this is especially helpful when your material is slightly thicker.

We’re now going to setup a two sided lamination with the Versalam 1300.

First make sure you correctly orientate the adhesive on your film roll so the shiny side is facing the back. Then twist the rod into the roll and align the edge of the roll to the appropriate marker.

Next pull out some film so it goes past the rollers. Then thread it behind the top metal bar, over the front metal bar and drape the film over the heat rollers. You’ll have to remove the table at this point.

Align the bottom roller so the shiny side is facing away from you. Thread it over the first bar, and under and over the second. My rollers are already warm, and I recommend you have them heated already. This way the bottom film will stay in place against the warm adhesive. Then bring the back bar into it’s upward position.

Now is the time to perfectly align your films—misalignment will result in adhesive getting on the rollers. When you’re done, put the table back on.

Next, twist the black knobs in the back to disengage the black roller. You can lift it up and then rest it on the knobs. Then use the laminating guide card, or a thicker paper to push your lamination through. Of course, push run first.

Activate the rollers by bringing them down, and feed the card through the back. Make sure it feeds properly. You’ll see that we have completely bypassed the black roller.

You can use the provided trimmers to then remove the laminated card.

Now it should be ready to set the actual temperature.

Next, turn on the console and push the “U” button to set the upper roller temperature. I currently have it set to fahrenheit. It will flash the set temperature, then default back to show the current temperature.

You can use the guide as a temperature and speed reference, but I found I needed to set it hotter and slower for a good finish.

Push the heat button for the roller to begin warming to the set temperature. And set the desired speed.

After several minutes it will be heated and ready.

Now you can run your projects through for a double sided lamination. And here is the final result.