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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.
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Check if the power cable is plugged into the mains wall outlet.
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Check the Main Power Stand-by Button. The corresponding LED
should be lit.
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Make sure that the Emergency Stop buttons were not activated. Rotate
to reset.
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Unplug the laminator and check the circuit breakers under the left side
plate. Check the fuse in the power supply. Only authorized safety or
maintenance personnel should do this.
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Make sure the Power Disconnect Switch is in the ON position. Turning
the Power Disconnect Switch to the OFF position automatically shuts
the laminator power off.
The motor will not run.
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Make sure that the photo-eyes are not blocked.
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Check that the Motor ON/OFF Button is pressed ON. The
corresponding LED should be lit.
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Check the motor circuit breaker under the right side plate.
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Unplug the laminator and check the fuse in the motor control. Only
authorized safety or maintenance personnel should do this.
The laminator is not heating up or
shows erratic temperature readings.
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Make sure the Heater Button is pressed ON. The corresponding LED
should be lit.
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Check the circuit breakers on the under side of the left side plate
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Make sure the rollers are together (with both Nip settings set at ‘0’) and
turning at a moderate speed when first heating up.
Images or Prints are rippling or
jumping as they are fed into the nip.
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Apply tension to Images or Prints as they are fed into the nip. Hold cut
sheets back by hand.
The film output is rippled or wavy
(boat-waking)
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Check that you have webbed the laminator correctly.
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Improper film tension – most encapsulating films need a minimal
amount of brake tension.
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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.
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Increase the roller temperature or decrease the motor speed.
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Thicker films may require increased roller pressure due to the thicker
film layer.
Machine shuts down and display
screen is blinking.
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Refer to Error Codes page for definition of problem.
