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Troubleshooting
Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual
© GBC Pro - Tech December 1999
i) Press and hold
R E V E R S E
while guiding the web
out of the nip rollers.
Rollers only turn in reverse while
depressing .
INFORMATION
REVERSE
j) Thread the film as described in Section 6
Application.
7.4 Glossary
The glossary can help you understand some of
the terminology used when referring to the laminator,
applications, or troubleshooting aspects of the machine.
Blistering
A condition where the paper coating is bubbled
up from the image paper causing a “blister”. It is created
by using excessive heat during the lamination process.
Blistering is most commonly found with photographic and
ink jet media.
Bond strength
Refers to one of three conditions; 1) the anchor
strength of adhesive to laminate substrate, 2) the anchor
strength of the laminating film to the product that has been
laminated, or 3) when two layers of film are laminated
together, the strength of the adhesive to adhesive bond.
Curling
A term used to describe an image rolling up on
itself. This is caused by differences in the brake tension
used between the upper and lower laminates during and
application process.
D waves
A term used to describe a wave pattern caused,
generally, by incorrect roller tension.
Delamination
Refers to either one of two conditions; 1) the
adhesive separating from the laminate substrate, or 2) the
laminate separating from the product being laminated.
Dwell time
Dwell time is controlled by the speed of the motor
and is defined as the amount of time the film is in contact
with the heat rollers.
