User`s guide
20
Machine Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE PROBLEM TEST/ACTION
Long documents are not
aligned with film layers after
laminating.
Feed tray not installed correctly.
Verify tray is completely installed.
Verify supply rolls are
completely seated at base of
grooves in side plate.
Handheld Cutter does not cut
well.
Clean adhesive buildup from
blade using isopropyl alcohol.
Replace blade if necessary.
Film does not exit machine
under pivoting cutter
assembly.
Film is curling.
There is adhesive on the
rubber roller.
Remove stripper bar &
reposition lower material roll
Replace stripper bar.
Clean adhesive from nip
rollers.
Documents tend to wrinkle
during lamination.
Paddle not operated correctly.
Tray or paddle not flat.
Ensure paddle is pushed forward
completely after document is
loaded, aligned, and has begun
lamination.
Do not press down on tray during
feeding of documents.
Check for adhesive build-up and
clean machine if present.
Check paddle and tray for
flatness and wear.
Document difficult to load
Paddle not pulled back in load
position.
Adhesive build-up on underside
of paddle or leading edge of tray.
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 material is run through the
machine.
Check to see if the upper
and/or lower supply roll(s) are
firmly seated in grooves
within side plate(s).
Shipping damage may cause
a misalignment of film.
Verify supply rolls are firmly
seated at base of grooves in side
plates.
Verify Shipping damage has not
occurred.