Trouble-Shooting - Banner American BA-EN45 Operating Instructions Manual

Banner american products inc. operating instructions entry 4500 model no. ba-en45
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3. Open the ROLLER RELEASE handle on the side of the laminator and pull the film out of the unit that has
become wrapped around the rollers.
4. If you have a severe wrap-around, it may be necessary to use the REVERSE feature to back the film out.
Be sure to pull the film away from the laminator.
If there is a wrap-around on the lower roller, of if there is a run-away heat condition, please check
the sensor on the bottom roller to ensure it is touching the roller.
X. Trouble-shooting...
Symptom
LCD does not show display
when heat switches are on.
Film is not bonding to the print
Laminated item curls
Laminated item is wrinkled
Laminated item is blistered
Mandrel tension does not remain
constant
Too much heat with a lower
indicated heat readout on LCD
Possible Cause
No power to laminator
Blown fuse
Laminator not set to optimal
laminating temperature
Ink on print is wet
Paper is too slick
Top or bottom film tension
is too high
Mandrel tension too loose
Temperature too high
Moisture in paper being laminated
Temperature too high
Brake nut improperly adjusted
Core gripper blade is not preventing
the core from spinning on the
mandrel
Bottom roller sensor not touching.
Corrective Action
Close panel breaker
Disconnect power and
replace fuse
Adjust temperature slightly
upward.
Allow ink to dry thoroughly
Use a more matte paper
Loosen tension on side (top
or bottom) that is curling up
Increase mandrel tension on
side (top or bottom) that has
wrinkles
Reduce temperature
Store paper in dry area
Reduce temperature
Tighten nut
Rotate film core while
holding the mandrel firm to
lock the blade into the core
Ensure bottom roller sensor
is touching core

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