Purple

Cows

9 Specialty Laminator

Made in China

3015C Laminator Guide

Creative Solutions for Hobby, School, and Home Office!

Purple Cows Inc. 3210 North Canyon Rd. Suite 307 Provo, UT 84604 www.purplecows.net

9 inch laminator protects 8.5 x 11 papers Three laminating temperatures Ready in just 5 minutes
Creative Solutions for Hobby, School, and Home Office!

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Temperature adjusting table:
Switch Position Pouch Thickness COOL cold pouch
Safety Instructions and Conditions of Use:

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Legal Information Table of Contents Quick Start Page 1 Quick Start Page 2 Cow Basics Page 1 Cow Basics Page 2 FAQs Page 1 FAQs Page 2 Contact Information

Be sure not to run anything other than Purple Cows laminating pouches through the machine, damage to your project and laminator can result. Do not laminate metal objects, as the heat will cause problems. Lots of different materials can be laminated, including embellishments, but be sure that no part of the item is more than 1/8 thick. Do not laminate anything that is heat-sensitive or whose color or quality is prone to change when heating. TEST the laminator before laminationg projects or important documents! Remember that the laminator uses heat for sealing, so it gets hot. Set it up in a place where it is away from flammable objects and only let children use it with adult supervision. To be safe, unplug the laminator when you arent using it. You can leave it on continuously up to two hours, but be sure to let it cool down for half an hour after each use. Do not disassemble the laminator. Taking it apart will void your guarantee and improper reassembly could create a risk of burn or shock. Do not place the laminator in wet conditions or high temperature environments. Do not place laminator in direct sunlight. Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the laminator surface to avoid damage to laminator. Occasionally the rollers may get dirty; they can be cleaned by running a piece of blank copy paper through the laminator.

Laminator Specifications:
Model: Warm-Up Time: Laminating Speed: Laminating Thickness: Pouch Thickness: Heating Element: Rollers: Power Consumption: Max. On Time: 3015C 5 minutes 310 .02 3/5 mil 2 pcs. 2 pcs. 400 W 2 hours

This hot laminator is guaranteed against defects in manufacturing and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Designed exclusively for Purple Cows Hot Pockets; use of any other brand or type of laminating pouches will void warranty. Please return to the address below with a copy of the store receipt and we will send you a replacement.

Creative Solutions for Hobby, School, and Home Office!

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Hotter Cool Hot

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Insert the plug into an outlet.

your temperature

Plug In

Start 3 Turn On
Press the power switch to the on position. The red power indicator will glow.

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the entrance slot.

Place 5
the item to be laminated in the appropriate Hot or Kool Pocket, making sure it is approximately 1/4 smaller than the pocket so the edges will seal.

Watch 4
for the unit to warm up. When the ready light glows a steady green, it is ready to laminate.
Hot & Kool Pockets are available at major retailers or by visiting www.purplecows.net

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FAQ'S

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Q: How long does the unit take to heat up? A: For 3mil pockets, it takes about (3) minutes, for 5 mil about (5) minutes, for cool pockets, just about a minute. Q: Can I laminate beads, rhinestones, or metal? A: No, laminating these types of items will damage your rollers, causing the unit to laminate unevenly. Make sure that the items you are laminating

it rolls through the laminator. Q: Sometimes when I laminate thick cardstock, there is a gap around the piece. Is there anything I can do about that? A: This is a common problem when laminating something thick. Often you can use a hairdryer on medium heat to warm up the gap and press it to seal. Be careful when trying this; if you heat the plastic too much it will melt away. Q: Can I laminate something in more than one pocket? A: Yes, if you are using the 3mil pockets. Just be sure to laminate each layer before placing it in the next pocket. Q: Can I laminate wax crayon art? dripping/bleeding on your artwork. (Our designers have had some fun coloring on the inside of the pouches with crayons, then laminating so it melts together, but is translucent.) Q: Can I use any brand of laminating pouch with my Purple Cows Laminator?

Q: I just tried laminating some small pictures, and the pockets got caught and folded up. How can I avoid this? Additionally, if you are sending an empty, or partially empty pocket through the unit, try using a carrier page. Q: Why did my laminated sheet only seal on the sides and not in the middle?

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Tips &
Techniques
Carrier Sheets - One Cow

Tricks
Tips are ranked by levels of difficulty.
One cow=Easy Two cows=A little laminator experience necessary Three cows=Master Laminating Skills

The Purple Cows Laminator and Hot and Kool Pockets offer the user a wide variety of creative uses beyond traditional lamination. Here are a few ways to make the most of your new laminator.

When laminating items that do not fill the pocket, especially the leading edge, place the pocket on a plain sheet of paper or lightweight cardstock(the same size or larger than the pocket) when you send it through the laminator. This paper will act as a carrier sheet and keep the hot pocket from curling or getting caught in the unit. ***When laminating an empty pocket, always use a carrier sheet.

Dry Erase - One Cow

Both the Hot and Kool pockets create a perfect surface for dry erase markers. Great for job/task charts, schedules, calendars, message boards, labels and more. Try laminating Sudoku or word puzzles for a quick easy to correct car game or make a reusable grocery list or daily to do list.

Preserving Paper Crafts - One Cow

Laminate your gift boxes, cards, envelopes, candy wrappers, gift tags, and other paper crafts prior to assembly to make them more substantial and reusable.

Personalized Overlays - Two Cows

You can create your own personalized overlays by stamping, drawing, or scattering glitter on the inside of the pocket before laminating. Make sure to leave the pocket open until your ink or adhesive have dried completely to avoid messy spill over when sending the pocket through the laminator.

Pockets - Three cows

To create pockets with your laminator, place the desired pocket in place on the item to be laminated (only use adhesive in the corners of the pocket piece only). Place item in a Hot Pocket and laminate. Using a craft blade, carefully cut along the top edge of your pocket by sliding the blade between the pocket and the background cutting only through the lamination. To create a clear pocket, laminate an empty hot pocket, cut clear plastic to the desired pocket size, and follow the same process as described above.

Lace & Tulle - Two Cows

Flat lace and tulle work very well with the hot pockets. Keep in mind, the laminate needs to adhere to something or i itse so a dense lace pattern may not be as successful as one with lots of spaces. These can be used to create envelopes, itself, box and home dcor items. boxes,