Appearance of
small dimples
on media and film
(Orange Peel)
Machine is too hot
Ensure Ready light is on
Confirm proper film thickness selected
Allow machine to cool
Media and film
have little square
patterns on the
output (Checker
boarding)
Film is too hot when
exiting the pull rollers on
the back of the machine.
Slow down the laminator
Common on longer lamination runs. Try shorter runs or stop to let cool
when present
Gap/Air Pocket
between the edge
of the media and
the film (Tenting)
Typically found when
thicker media is used
Try running slower
Ensure ready light is on and proper temperature.
When possible use thinner media
Film curls opposite
directions on the
edges as it exits
the back.
Film supplies not properly
matched during
manufacturing process
Swap the top and bottom rolls
Media has curl
when lamination
complete
Film rolls have too much
tension or drag on them.
Film Rolls have different
amounts of tension
Clean the film saddles with damp lint-free cloth.
Film rolls should be approximately the same size. Try swapping top and
bottom rolls to change the tension.
Wrinkles in film as
the film enters the
Rollers
Not enough tension on
film rolls
Ensure the saddles are fully closed
Clean the saddles with lint-free cloth
Waves on one side
of the film or
media
The film is walking during
lamination due to uneven
tension
Ensure all saddles are closed fully
Try swapping the top and bottom film rolls
