Troubleshooting (Continued)
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem | Cause | Correction |
Tape is tabbing on the trailing leg on the back of the box
There is excess tension on the tape drum assembly and/or the
Rollers in the tape path do not rotate freely
Adjust the
Clean adhesive deposits from the surface, ends, and shafts of the rollers. Then lubricate roller shafts. Remove all lubricant from roller surfaces.
The blade is not cutting tape properly
The tape is threaded incorrectly
Applying mechanism spring has too little tension
Refer to tape cutting problems
Rethread the tape
Move spring hook to next tighter hole
The tape end does not stay in application position in front of the applying roller
The tape is incorrectly threaded
Flanged knurled roller overruns on return of applying mechanism to its rest position
Applying roller overruns on return of applying mechanism to its rest position
Rethread the tape
Adjust tension roller position in mounting slot to lengthen tape leg
There should be a slight drag when rotating the applying roller. If not, check friction springs and/or friction pins and replace if necessary
The
The
Position roller in it mounting slot so that tape end extends beyond centerline of applying roller
Replace the
Tape not centered on box seam | Tape drum not centered | Reposition tape drum |
| Centering guides not centered | Adjust centering guides |
| Box flaps not of equal length | Check box specifications |
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