Laminate Problems - DataCard CP80 Plus Service Manual

Laminate Problems

Symptom
Cards are consistently
scratched.
Laminate material is not
adhering to one side of the card
(long edge).
Patch material is extending past
the leading edge of the cards.
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• Check the card stock for quality problems.
• Check the laminate supply for quality problems.
• Check the card gate in the input hopper for burrs.
• Inspect the entire card path for burrs or debris.
• Inspect the laminate cartridge for hanging debris or burrs.
The cartridge doesn't normally touch the card, but
hanging burrs could touch the cards.
• Verify that the heated roller is free to rotate.
• If necessary, use a lapping card (part No. 548215-001)
instead of the normal laminate cleaning card.
• Inspect card and laminate supplies for quality problems.
• Inspect the surface of the heated roller for buildup of
material. If a laminate patch is wound around the heated
roller, the temperature will be too low at the card surface.
• Make sure the heater and thermocouple wires are not so
tight that the heater is not able to rock side to side.
• Verify that the heater slide is free to move on both sides.
• Make sure the whole heater assembly is installed properly.
Either the card did not move as far as expected, or the
patch material moved farther than expected. It is best to
look for mechanical causes before correcting this by
adjusting an offset.
• Inspect and clean the transport rollers.
• Inspect the laminate cartridge for any problems that would
cause the laminate distance to be controlled by the take-
up spindle instead of the capstan roller:
• Verify that the take-up clutch is not overpowering the
capstan roller (too strong).
• Inspect the capstan and spindle drive gears for missing
teeth.
• Inspect the capstan roller for wear or build-up of debris.
• Make sure the backup roller loading spring is in place
and not distorted (applying pressure to the capstan
roller).
• Make sure the loading gate is fully closed and engaged.
• Verify that the foil index sensor is fully seated.
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