X. Trouble-shooting...
| Symptom | Possible Cause | Corrective Action |
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LCDs do not show display | No power to laminator | Close panel breaker |
when heat switches are on. | Blown fuse | Disconnect power and |
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| replace fuse |
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Film is not bonding to the print | Laminator not set to optimal | Adjust temperature slightly |
| laminating temperature | upward. |
| Ink on print is wet | Allow ink to dry thoroughly |
| Paper is too slick | Use a more matte paper |
Laminated item curls | Top or bottom film tension |
| is too high |
Loosen tension on side (top or bottom) that is curling up
Laminated item is wrinkled | Mandrel tension too loose | Increase mandrel tension on |
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| side (top or bottom) that has |
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| wrinkles |
| Temperature too high | Reduce temperature |
| Moisture in paper being laminated | Store paper in dry area |
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Laminated item is blistered | Temperature too high | Reduce temperature |
Mandrel tension does not remain constant
Brake nut improperly adjusted | Tighten nut |
Core gripper blade is not preventing | Rotate film core while |
| holding the mandrel |
the core from spinning on the | firm to lock the |
mandrel | blade into the core. |
Mandrels are reversed. | Reverse mandrels |
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