GBC F - 160 CE Laminate Trimmer User Manual


 
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TroubleshootingF - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual
© GBC Films Group April 2000
Problem : I press GO, and the rolls will not turn.
Hints : • Be sure a speed has been entered.
• Make sure a motion direction has been
selected.
• Make sure GO or SEL is not flashing.
Problem : Jerking, stuttering, or excessive noise from
the laminator.
Hints : • Check for excessive brake tension
• Confirm that the rolls of laminate are on
correctly.
• Place a service call.
Rolls in the up position
Problem : The control panel is locked up
Hints : • Push the blue reset button.
• Press an E-stop, then unlatch the E-stop and
push RESET.
• Place a service call.
Rollers in the down position
Problem : The control panel is locked up
Hints : • Press RESET.
• Press an E-stop, then unlatch the E-stop and
push RESET.
• Disconnect power and then reconnect power.
• Place a service call immediately and remove
all power to the laminator.
CAUTION
Prolonged contact can form flat spots on the
rollers.
7.4 Glossary
The glossary can help you in understanding 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.
Center mount
A mounting technique where an image is mounted
centrally on a substrate to provide a decorative border.