Troubleshooting - Gfp 865DH Operating Manual

24. Troubleshooting

Problems
Machine does not turn
on
Rollers do not turn
after "Run" button is
pressed
Heat roller not heating
Poor film adhesion or
cloudy prints
Poor film adhesion on
one side
Lamination output is
curled
Film supply roll gets
loose during operation
Backing paper gets
loose when being
rolled up
Wrinkles in film both
on top and bottom
Gfp 865DH
Causes
1. No power supply
2. Main power switch is OFF
3. Circuit breaker has tripped
4. Blown main power fuse
5. Motor has failed
1. Emergency switch is engaged
2. Excess roller nip pressure
1. Heater not set
1. Nip roller pressure to low.
2. Dust on the surface of the print
1. Nip roller pressure on the two
sides is not even
1. Sheet is curled upward
2. Sheet is curled downward
1. Not enough brake tension on
supply roll
1. Not enough brake tension on the
backing paper rewind roller
1. Too much nip roller pressure
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Solutions
1. Plug in power cord
2. Place power switch to ON
3. Reset circuit breaker
4. Replace fuse on rear panel
5. Change the electric motor
1. Disengage emergency
switch
2. Reduce the nip pressure of
the rubber rollers
1. Switch heater on, adjust
temperature setting knob
1. Increase nip roller pressure
2. Clean print surface before
lamination
1. See"Roller gap adjustment"
1. Reduce top roll tension
2. Reduce bottom roll tension
1. Increase brake tension on
supply roll
1. Increase brake tension on
backing paper rewind roller
1. Reduce nip pressure with
hand wheel