Long documents (such as
banners) are not aligned
with film layers after
laminating.
Cut Blade does not slide
smoothly.
Film does not exit machine
between Upper and Lower
Blade Bars.
Cut Blade does not
cut well.
Thin and/or wide
documents tend to wrinkle
during lamination.
Document difficult to load.
Film wrinkles don’t go away
as crank is turned clock-
wise.
Film does not lay flat, curls
and/or wrinkles.
Feed Tray not installed
correctly or supply roll not
seated at base of groove
in side plate(s).
Upper Blade Bar sticking in
side plate groove or blade
sticking on Blade Bar.
Material is curled or adhe-
sive has been transferred to
the Nip Roller causing the
film to stick.
Blade has accumulated
adhesive buildup or
is dull.
Paddle not operated
correctly, or tray and/or
paddle are not flat
Paddle not pulled back
to load position or
has adhesive buildup
on underside.
Upper and/or lower supply
roll(s) are not firmly seated in
grooves within side plate(s).
Adhesive buildup on lower
idle bar.
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).
Apply silicon lubricant to all
surfaces of top blade bar.
Reposition material
between upper cut bar and
lower guide. Clean adhesive
from nip rollers if necessary.
Clean adhesive buildup
from blade using isopropyl
alcohol. Replace blade if
necessary.
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.
Prior to loading document,
pull paddle back to “load”
position. Ensure underside
of paddle is clear of any
obstruction or adhesive
buildup.
Verify supply rolls are firmly
seated at base of grooves
in side plates.
Clean adhesive buildup
from idler roller using
isopropyl alcohol.
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