Maintenance and Troubleshooting

F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual

 

 

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Problem:

D waves in the image, not in the laminate.

Hints:

Check paper tension.

Check relative moisture content of the paper.

Problem:

Waves on only one side of the output.

Hints:

Check nip settings.

Check for even paper tension.

Problem:

Problem:

D waves in the laminate.

Straight waves in the output.

Hints:

Hints:

• Increase clutch tension.

• Decrease clutch tension.

• Check roll pressures.

• Check operational settings for

• Check nip settings.

materials being used.

Other Common Problems:

Feed

DirectionProblem:

Blistering in the image.

Hints:

Increase speed or lower the operating temperature.

Problem:

Coiling of encapsulated images.

Hints:

Balance the upper and lower unwind brake tension. Make sure main roll temperatures are the same. Adjust cooling fans.

Problem:

Longitudinal waves or stuttering, jerking, or excessive noise from the drive side of the laminator.

Hints:

Increase chain tension, decrease unwind brake tension.

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