GBC GBC4250 - Clearing a Film Jam

The “Word Finishing” People
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE (CONT.)
Adhesive deposited on Top and bottom film Align film \webs per step number 17
heat rollers. webs not aligned. outlined in section entitled LOADING
AND THREADING LAMINATING
FILM.
Unsatisfactory adhesion
of laminate.
Laminate improperly
loaded.
Speed setting too fast
for type of material being
laminated.
Adhesive (matte) side of laminating
film must be facing away from heat
roll surface. Load film per procedure
outlined in section entitled LOADING
AND THREADING LAMINATING
FILM .
Lower speed by positioning SPEED
CONTROL at lower setting.
Pressure between rollers Safety shield not in fully lowered
inadequate. Laminated position. Push downward on shield,
item is too thick. Maximum material thickness shall be
1/16" (2 mm).
Insufficient heat. “Ready” lamp must be illuminated.
Laminate improperly Adhesive (matte) side of laminating
loaded. film must be facing away from heat
roll surface.
Heat rollers require Clean heat rollers per procedure
cleaning described in section entitled CARING
FOR THE GBC425Q LAMINATOR .
Laminated item Item undergoing lamination may be
unsuitable for adhesion, dirty and require cleaning or may have
non-porous surface that is extremely
difficult to laminate.
Clearing a Film Jam (Wrap-Up)
Film jamming (wrap-up) may occur if the film is loaded improperly or if the
area at which film exits the equipment is blocked. The film, when jammed,
has usually wrapped around the upper or tower rear pull rollers. To clear a
jam, It is necessary to cause the rear pull rollers to rotate in the reverse