T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Long documents
(such as banners)
are not aligned
with film layers
after laminating.
Feed Tray not installed
correctly or supply roll not
seated at base of groove
in side plate(s).
Verify tray is completely installed
such that it is approximately level
and square. Also, verify supply
rolls are completely seated at
base of grooves in side plate(s).
Cut Blade does not
slide smoothly.
Upper Blade Bar sticking
in side plate groove or
blade sticking on Blade
Bar.
Apply silicon lubricant to all
surfaces of top blade bar.
Film does not exit
machine between
Upper and Lower
Blade Bars.
Material is curled or
adhesive has been
transferred to the Nip
Roller causing the film
to stick.
Reposition material between
upper cut bar and lower guide.
Clean adhesive from nip rollers
if necessary.
Cut Blade does not
cut well.
Blade has accumulated
adhesive buildup or is
dull.
Clean adhesive buildup from
blade using isopropyl alcohol.
Replace blade if necessary.
Thin and/or wide
documents tend
to wrinkle during
lamination.
Paddle not operated
correctly, or tray and/or
paddle are not flat.
Ensure paddle is pushed
forward completely after
document is loaded and aligned.
Ensure document is extended
approximately 1-2” (16mm) past
edge of paddle before pushing
paddle forward. Also, check that
the leading edge of document
is evenly adhered (“locked”) to
lower supply film by temporarily
pulling paddle back after it has
been completely pushed forward.
Check paddle and
tray for flatness.
Document difficult
to load.
Paddle not pulled back
to load position or has
adhesive buildup on
underside.
Prior to loading document, pull
paddle back to “load” position.
Ensure underside of paddle
is clear of any obstruction or
adhesive buildup.
Film wrinkles don’t
go away as crank is
turned clockwise.
Upper and/or lower
supply roll(s) are not firmly
seated in grooves within
side plate(s).
Verify supply rolls are firmly
seated at base of grooves in
side plates.
Film does not lay
flat, curls and/or
wrinkles.
Adhesive buildup on
lower idler bar.
Clean adhesive buildup from idler
roller using isopropyl alcohol.
