Troubleshooting Guide (Continued)

Problem

Cause

Correction

 

 

 

 

There is excess tension on the

 

 

tape drum assembly, the one-

Adjust the one-way tension roller, the tape drum

 

way tension roller assembly, or

assembly, or both.

 

both.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean adhesive deposits from the surface,

 

Rollers in the tape path do not

ends, and shafts of the rollers. Then lubricate

Tape tabs on the

rotate freely.

roller shafts. Remove all lubricant from roller

 

surfaces.

trailing leg on the

 

 

 

 

 

back of the box.

The blade is not cutting tape

Refer to tape cutting problems.

 

properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The tape is threaded

Rethread the tape.

 

incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Applying mechanism spring

Move spring hook to next tighter hole.

 

has too little tension.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The tape is incorrectly

Rethread the tape.

 

threaded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flanged knurled roller overruns

Adjust tension roller position in mounting slot to

 

on return of applying

lengthen tape leg

 

mechanism to its rest position.

The tape end does

 

 

Applying roller overruns on

There should be a slight drag when rotating the

not stay in application

return of applying mechanism

applying roller. If not, check friction springs and

position in front of the

to its rest position.

friction pins and replace if necessary

applying roller.

 

 

 

The one-way tension roller is

Position roller in it mounting slot so that tape

 

end extends beyond centerline of applying

 

not correctly positioned.

 

roller.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The one-way tension roller is

Replace the one-way tension roller.

 

defective.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape drum not centered.

Reposition tape drum.

Tape not centered on

 

 

Centering guides not centered.

Adjust centering guides.

box seam

 

 

 

 

 

 

Box flaps not of equal length.

Check box specifications.

 

 

 

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