X. Trouble-shooting...
Symptom
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
LCDs do not show display
No power to laminator
Close panel breaker
when heat switches are on.
Blown fuse
Disconnect power and
replace fuse
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
Loosen tension on side (top
is too high
or bottom) that is curling up
Laminated item is wrinkled
Mandrel tension too loose
Increase mandrel tension on
side (top or bottom) that has
wrinkles
Temperature too high
Reduce temperature
Moisture in paper being laminated
Store paper in dry area
Laminated item is blistered
Temperature too high
Reduce temperature
Mandrel tension does not remain
Brake nut improperly adjusted
Tighten nut
constant
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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