The Premier 4 represents an evolution in mid-range commercial laminators, because it includes so many features not available on other laminators at any price. There are no options for a Premier 4 because there are no essential features left to be added.

Whether it's judged by appearance, by ease of use, by reliability, by the finished lamination, or by overall capabilities, the Premier 4 represents quality and versatility. Commercial users must have that quality to help them satisfy their customers. The Premier 4 was made for copy shops, print shops, business service centers, laminating services, school supply stores, sign/banner shops, in-house graphics departments, 24- inch color inkjet owners, and other commercial users with similar needs.

Your new laminator has several standard features that set it apart from other models.

• Variable speed. Operates at any speed up to 10 feet per minute. Thicker films are generally applied better at mid-range to lower speeds, while 1.5 mil film should be applied at mid-range to higher speeds.

• Digital LCD temperature display. Makes it easy to set and maintain the correct temperature. The indicator light inside the heat switch comes on as the machine warms up; at set temperature the indicator light turns off.

• Simple controls. Conveniently placed switches provide a compact, reliable control pad. Icons and international symbols are used for controls and safety warnings.

• Slitters. Experts know the value of slitters for laminating a quantity of same size sheets. The slitters remove the side scrap from both sides of each sheet as it goes through the laminator. This greatly reduces the amount of time required for trimming.

• Swing-away heat shoes. This helpful feature makes it much easier to clean the laminating rollers. The Premier 4 is the only machine in its class to have swingaway heating.

• Easy threading. Threading can be the most difficult aspect of using a laminator, so the Premier 4 has built-in threading aids. The top idler is guarded from the top heat shoe for safety and easy threading. The bottom idler is attached to the feed tray. Once the upper and lower webs of film have been run through the machine, bottom idler threading is automatic when the operator puts the feed tray on the machine.

• Forced air cooling. Allows laminating with thicker films. Without a cooling system, thicker films will warp or ripple because they are still too hot when they come out the back of the laminator. The Premier 4 has a more effective cooling system than any other machine in its class. There are four fans in a 25-inch machine.

• Ease of cleaning. The silicone rubber rollers and the Teflon-coated heat shoes of the laminator should be cleaned regularly. The heat shoes on the Premier 4 swing away in seconds, making it far easier to clean the laminating rollers.

• Attached safety shield. The polycarbonate shield is clear so operators can see their work. It does not conduct heat, protecting them from hot areas. It's fixed to the machine and placed so they'll naturally put it in the guard position before laminating.

• Lamination pressure. The rubber rollers are spring-loaded and preset to ensure correct and even lamination pressure. The pressure is easy to adjust if required when performing routine maintenance.

• Supply roll tension controls. Supply roll tension is easy to adjust by simply tightening or loosening the tension control knobs on the supply roll mandrels.

• Ease of maintenance. The Premier 4 is made to last. However, some items on a laminator do wear out. Even the highquality silicone rubber used in the rollers loses flexibility over time. Extensive use may wear out the rollers or an operator may cut a roller by accident. Rollers and other key parts can be changed quickly without disassembling the frame.

• Reverse. Can be invaluable at times to help avoid problems or remove misfed material.