More information about the Heidi Swapp’s 12” Minc Foil Applicator

• ideal for adding metallic touches to labels, stickers, cards, folders, bookmarks, diary and notebook covers and so on.
• Suitable for heat foiling the areas of the material where there is toner powder. The design where the foil will be applied with the machine must be pre-printed with a laser printer.
• Includes a transfer folder to hold the project and prevent it from creasing when it is introduced into the laminator.
• 5 settings to adjust the temperature according to the thickness of the material.
• Comes in a cardboard box.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

• In addition to laminating with foil or other materials, the Heidi Swapp Minc can also be used to laminate documents. This requires just 2 special foil sheets, you have to place one on each side of the paper and feedi them into the machine.
• The transfer folder is only required for laminating.

WHAT DOES THIS MACHINE INCLUDE?

TECHNICAL DETAILS

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

1. Switch on the machine and use the gold button to select the setting.
2. Wait for the red light to change to green. This means it is ready to work.
3. Print your design with a laser printer.
4. Cut the foil to the size of the design. It should cover its entire surface.
5. Open the transfer folder and place the material in the centre.
6. Lay the foil over the design. Make sure the metallic side is facing upwards.
7. Close the transfer folder and smooth out the ripples, making sure that the printer toner is completely covered.
8. Feed the transport folder through the front slot until it meets the rollers.
9. Wait for it to come out of the back slot.
10. Take your project out of the folder and remove the foil to reveal the result.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE

• Avoid using materials thicker than 0.6 mm.
• Test the machine with scrap sheets before final foil application.
• Cover the whole printed design to prevent toner from sticking to the transfer folder when it gets hot.
• Feed the transport folder in as straight as possible. In case of a jam, use the forward and reverse switch.
• Place thicker projects on the joint of the transfer folder.
• Avoid laminating staples, clips, clasps, eyelets and any other type of metallic object.