MyBinding GBC SignMaker 25, Installation & Operation Manual

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Operating Instructions
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Trouble Shooting Guide
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
• " POWER " lamp does not illu-
minate when " ON/OFF " switch
is in the " ON " position.
Laminator not connected to electrical supply. Insert attachment plug into receptacle.
• Heat rollers do not turn. Circuit breaker open. Reset circuit breaker.
Safety shield in upright position. Lower safety shield.
Feed tray interlock pin not in place. Slide interlock lever all the way into the left side frame.
• Laminated items exhibit
curling.
Tension between the top and bottom film roll is
unequal. Adjust tension per section FILM TENSION ADJUSTMENT.
Tension on top or bottom roll of film is too loose. Adjust tension per section FILM TENSION ADJUSTMENT.
Speed setting too slow. Slightly speed up laminator.
Bottom film roll may be improperly loaded Make sure bottom roll of film is around idler bar.
• Adhesive deposited on heat
rollers.
Top and bottom film webs not aligned. Align film webs per section FILM ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE.
Laminate improperly loaded. Adhesive (matte) side of laminate film may be against the
heat rollers. Load film per procedure outlined in section FILM
LOADED & THREADING.
• Unsatisfactory adhesion of
laminate.
Speed setting too fast for type of material being
laminated. Lower speed setting by pressing SLOW button to slower
speed
Insufficient heat. " READY " LED lamp must be illuminated.
Laminate improperly loaded. Adhesive side of film must be facing away from the heat
rollers. Bottom roll of film not threaded behind the idle bar.
Heat rollers require cleaning. Clean heat rollers per procedure in section CARING FOR
THE GBC SignMaker SERIES LAMINATOR.
Laminated item unsuitable for adhesion. Item may be dirty or may have non-porous surface that is
extremely difficult to laminate.