GBC ORCA-IV Operation Manual page 44

Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Problem:
D waves in the image, not in the
laminate.
Hints:
• Check paper tension.
• Check relative moisture
content of the paper.
Problem:
Waves on only one side of the
output.
Hints:
• Check nip settings.
• Check for even paper tension.
• Check for proper alignment on
initial setup.
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Problem:
D waves in the laminate.
Hints:
• Increase brake tension
on laminate.
• Check roll pressures.
• Check nip settings.
Feed
Direction
Problem:
Straight waves in the output.
Hints:
• Decrease clutch tension.
• Check operational settings for
materials being used.
Other Common Problems:
Problem:
Blistering in the image.
Hints:
• Increase speed or lower the operating
temperature.
Problem:
Coiling of encapsulated images.
Hints:
• Balance the upper and lower unwind brake
tension. Adjust cooling fans.
Problem:
Longitudinal waves or stuttering, jerking, or
excessive noise from the drive side of the
laminator.
Hints:
• Increase chain tension, decrease unwind
brake tension.
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