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TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
•POWER lamp does not illuminate Laminator not connected to Insert attachment plug into receptacle.
when ON/OFF switch is in the ON I electrical supply.
position.
Circuit breaker open. Reset circuit breaker.
• Rollers do not turn with power lamp on. 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 Adjust tension per section FILM TENSION ADJUSTMENT.
bottom film roll is unequal.
• Laminated items exhibit wrinkles. Tension on top or bottom roll of Adjust tension per section FILM TENSION ADJUSTMENT.
film is too loose.
Speed setting too slow. Slightly speed up laminator.
Bottom film roll may be improperly Make sure bottom roll of film is around idler bar.
loaded.
• Adhesive deposited on heat shoe. Top and bottom film webs not Align film webs per section FILM ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE.
aligned.
Film improperly loaded. Adhesive (matte) side of laminate film may be against the heat
shoes. Load film per procedure outlined in section
FILM LOADED & THREADING.
• Unsatisfactory adhesion of laminate. Speed setting too fast for type of Lower speed setting by turning the speed control dial counter-
material being laminated. clockwise.
Insufficient heat.
READY LCD lamp must be illuminated.
Laminate improperly loaded. Adhesive side of film must be facing away from the heat shoes.
Bottom roll of film not threaded behind the idle bar.
Heat shoes require cleaning. Clean heat shoes with a soft, damp cloth.
Laminated item unsuitable for Item may be dirty or may have non-porous surface that is
adhesion. extremely difficult to laminate.
SERVICE AGREEMENT
GBC’s Equipment Maintenance Agreement will insure the quality performance and long life built into your laminator.
A service charge for travel time, labor and parts may be incurred for each out of warranty service call. GBC’s Equipment
Maintenance Agreement decreases these expenses and protects your valuable investment. GBC offers several types of
agreements to suit your needs and budget. To contact GBC write to:
GBC NATIONAL SERVICE IN CANADA: GBC NATIONAL SERVICE
ONE GBC PLAZA 49 RAILSIDE ROAD
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062 U.S.A. DON MILLS, ONTARIO
1/847-272-3700 M3A 1B3