Maintenance and Troubleshooting

ORCA-IV Image Transfer Laminator Operation Manual

 

 

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Problem:

Problem:

Problem:

D waves in the image, not in the

D waves in the laminate.

Straight waves in the output.

laminate.

Hints:

Hints:

Hints:

• Increase brake tension

• Decrease clutch tension.

• Check paper tension.

on laminate.

• Check operational settings for

• Check relative moisture

• Check roll pressures.

materials being used.

content of the paper.

• Check nip settings.

 

Feed

Other Common Problems:

Problem:

Direction

 

 

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. Adjust cooling fans.

 

 

Problem:

Problem:

Longitudinal waves or stuttering, jerking, or

excessive noise from the drive side of the

Waves on only one side of the

laminator.

output.

Hints:

Hints:

• Increase chain tension, decrease unwind

• Check nip settings.

brake tension.

• Check for even paper tension.

 

• Check for proper alignment on

 

initial setup.

 

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