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My die has gone blunt (or is slightly damaged) in one small spot
 You can underlay the cutting plate, with a very thin material, like a 15 micron BOPP or similar,
but the easiest and most permanent way, is to find the low spot and paint a small amount of nail
polish, underneath it. Only a small amount will be required. It must be dry before re-attaching
the die.
My die is cutting through.
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You will need to order your dies for a particular material, and importantly, for the thickness and
type of liner. If you use it on a thicker material than it was made for, it may cut through.
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You can try to reduce the pressure on the adjusters on the side of the die, but only slightly and it
must be returned to its original pressure when you are finished. (too little pressure can cause
cylinder bounce). Alternatively, change to the material specified, (or at least the liner) when you
ordered the die.
My die is new and will not cut properly.
 Remove the die and test another die that you know works on the media you are using. If there is
no problem with the other die, check the instructions you have given the die maker for the new
die.
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If all is in order, do not attempt to make the die work, by underlaying or any other method.
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A new die should cut perfectly and you should contact your supplier and request a replacement
immediately.
My die cuts along the web, but not across the web.
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Are you cutting the specified material for which the die was ordered.
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How old is the die? If it has been cutting polyester or another abrasive material, it may simply be
blunt.
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The across the web cuts, work a lot harder than the along the web cuts, so they are generally
the first to wear.
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Double check that you have enough pressure on the die adjusters as well, as the cross cuts
require more pressure, to cut through the face stock than the along the web cuts.
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Do not use excessive force when tightening the die adjusters. You may damage the bearings or
drive motor.
My die cuts through intermittently, about ever 6-7"
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You need to check your anvil, as it is most likely that there is something stuck to it.
Electrical problems
My machine will not start at all and there is no display on the screen
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Is your machine plugged in?
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Is your machine switched on?
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Is there power to the wall socket?
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If so, check the fuse inside the power supply where the plug goes into the machine.
My display screen is on, but the machine won’t start
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Does the Loop sensor “see” any paper
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Has the pre-determined counter reached its setting?
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Is the E-stop depressed, or, are one of the lids open?
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Is the RESET switch illuminated?
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Is the speed dial turned right down to 0?
My machine stopped suddenly
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Check that the unwind is working and feeding paper to the loop sensor properly
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Check the label count screen, in case it has reached its target setting
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Have you knocked one of the lids and stopped the machine?