SEAL 6500 owner manual Problem Solution, Technical Service

T R O U B L E - S H O O T I N G G U I D E

Problem	Solution
The laminator will not turn on.	• Check if the power cable is plugged into the mains wall outlet.
	• Check that the Stand-By switch is ON.
	• Unplug the laminator and check the circuit breakers inside the left-side cabinet.
	Only authorized safety or maintenance personnel should do this.
	• Make sure the left-side cabinet door is closed and the Door Interlock is in the
	ON position. Turning the Door Interlock to the OFF position automatically
	shuts the laminator power off.
The motor will not run.	• Make sure that the photoelectric eyes are not blocked.
	• Make sure that the Emergency Stop buttons were not activated. Rotate to reset.
	• Check that either the Forward or Reverse Motor Direction switch is pressed
	(switch will be illuminated).
	• Turn the motor speed up.
	• Unplug the laminator and check the fuses. Only authorized safety or
	maintenance personnel should do this.
The laminator is not heating up or	• Make sure the heater switch is ON – the LED light is lit.
shows erratic temperature readings.	• Make sure the rollers are together (with both Shim Wheel settings set at 0")
	and turning at a moderate speed when first heating up.
Images or prints are rippling or	• Apply tension to Images or Prints as they are fed into the nip. Hold cut
jumping as they are fed into the nip.	sheets back by hand.
The film output is rippled or wavy	• Check that you have webbed the laminator correctly.
(boat-waking).	• Improper film tension – most encapsulating films need a minimal amount
	of brake tension.
	• Run the laminator at a higher speed for photo materials or heat-sensitive
	prints because exposure to heat at low speeds can cause waving.
The film is cloudy or mottled.	• Increase the roller temperature or decrease the motor speed.

• Thicker films may require increased roller pressure due to the thicker film layer.

Technical Service:

For technical assistance, please contact your SEAL Graphics Technical Service representative (see rear cover).

When calling for Technical Service please have the Laminator Serial Number (listed on the identification plate) available. The identification plate is located on the rear side of the laminator.

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