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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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Summary of Contents for Finisher 4300

Page 1: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FINISHER 4300 Model No BA FS43 Banner American Products Inc abcoffice 800 658 8788 www abcoffice com...

Page 2: ...sion Adjustment 4 Roller Pressure Adjustment 4 Slitters 5 V Thermal Laminating 5 VI Pressure Sensitive Laminating 6 VII Coating Mount Board 6 VIII Mounting Laminating 7 IX Maintenance Service 7 8 Clea...

Page 3: ...ING MOUNTING CLOSED OPEN CLOSED OPEN STANDARD LAMINATING MOUNTING Left Side Cover Right Side Cover STANDARD LAMINATING MOUNTING STANDARD LAMINATING MOUNTING Laminating Mounting Selection Knobs Feed Ta...

Page 4: ...s or front rollers while the laminator heater power is on Turn rollers and shoes off allow to cool u Do not use the laminator for other than its intended purpose u Only operate this machine if you hav...

Page 5: ...ns apply to poly in film rolls Top Roll With the brake nut to the right pull the core gripper blade toward you and place the roll of film onto the mandrel so that the film unwinds toward you from the...

Page 6: ...Keep in mind that varying films media and temperatures will require different speeds 9 Feed the poster board between the heat shoes and into the front rollers 10 After the laminator is properly threa...

Page 7: ...be turned off for most applications when operat ing temperature is reached CAUTION Heated Rollers are for warm up only and should be turned off when operating temp erature is reached to avoid damagin...

Page 8: ...is properly threaded and the poster board has exited the rear of the laminator make any necessary adjustments VII Coating Mount Board The Finisher 4300 is capable of applying an adhesive coating to mo...

Page 9: ...If any adjustments are necessary make them now and run another test Repeat this step until you obtain desired results 7 Position the print to be mounted on a section of mount board up to thick behind...

Page 10: ...the following procedure to clean the heat shoes 1 Turn the HEATED ROLLERS and TOP BOTTOM SHOES OFF and allow the laminator to cool 2 Cut the film where it comes off the top and bottom supply rolls Pu...

Page 11: ...ension 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 R...

Page 12: ...cross the print Do not clean or service the laminator before disconnecting the power supply XII Warranty Return Policy Warranty Your Finisher 4300 is warranted to be free of defects in material and wo...

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