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Incorrect tension applied to film and/or waste backing paper:
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Laminating film requires tension to stop creasing. Ensure the laminate has plenty of tension. The backing
paper usually does not require much tension. Tighten until you feel a small amount of resistance. Not enough
tension on the waste backing paper can cause the waste to be pulled through the laminator, see below
image.
The above picture shows either not enough tension to the laminate or too much tension to the waste backing
paper. Laminating film requires lots of tension to stop creasing. The waste backing paper usually does not require
much tension. The below picture shows not enough tension on the waste backing paper, not enough tension will
cause the waste to follow the laminate through the rollers.
