Troubleshooting - Brother LX-1200 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Nothing happens after
the machine has been
turned on.
The document will not
feed into the machine and
the alert buzzer sounds
(two times).
The laminator stops while
laminating a document,
the Error indicator is
blinking and the alert
buzzer sounds
The laminator stops while
laminating a document,
the Start LED is blinking.
Output quality is poor.
The document will not
feed straight.
The extra laminate
around the document is
not trimmed after
processing.
The cutting position is not
accurate (top/bottom)
Documents made with the
Adhesive Lamination will
not stick.
The Error indicator blinks
and the alert buzzer
sounds when the
machine is turned on.
The Error indicator blinks
and the alert buzzer
sounds when the top
cover is closed
The power dial cannot be
turned.
The film has creases or
bubbles.
Cause
The AC adapter is not connected properly.
The top cover is not completely closed.
The document was not properly placed into
the machine.
The document is too thick or too thin.
The document is wrinkled or curled.
The width of the document is too narrow or
too wide.
The document is too small.
The width of film cartridge is narrower than
inserted document.
There is no more film in the cartridge.
The document is jammed.
The document length is more than 18.5"
(470mm) long.
The document is too thick or too thin.
The document is wrinkled or curled.
The document is too small.
The document is not set properly.
The cutter units are not installed properly.
The cutter units have been damaged.
Cutter Off Mode is selected.
The paper sensor is damaged.
Adhesive film has not been loaded into the
machine.
The liner of the adhesive film has not been
peeled away.
You are trying to place the adhesive document
on a surface that is dirty or rough.
The film cartridge is not installed properly or
an incompatible film cartridge is installed.
The proper AC adapter is not being used.
The film cartridge is not installed properly or
an incompatible film cartridge is installed.
The side cutter units are not installed properly.
The refill is not installed correctly in the
cartridge.
Check that the machine is plugged into a power source.
Close the top cover.
Remove the document and place it correctly in the
document tray. Press Start again.
The minimum and maximum thickness of paper that can be
used with this machine are 0.004" (17 lbs.) - 0.008" (40 lbs.).
Curled, wrinkled documents cannot be laminated.
The width of the document must be between 2.0" (50mm)
and 11.7" (297mm).
Documents must be at least 3.5" (90mm) long.
Install the proper film cartridge.
Change the film cartridge.
Remove the jammed document.
Press the Start button to continue the process.
The minimum and maximum thickness of paper that can be
used with this machine are 0.004" (17 lbs.) - 0.008" (40 lbs.).
Curled, wrinkled documents cannot be laminated.
Documents must be at least 2.0" (50mm) wide and 3.5"
(90mm) long.
Set the document properly.
Check to see if the cutter units are installed in the
machine properly.
Replace the cutter units. You can replace the side cutter
units and Corner Cutter Trimmer Tray.
It is not possible to replace the top/bottom cutters. If these
cutter units do not work properly, please consult your dealer.
Change the setting of the POWER switch.
Please consult your dealer.
Use Brother Adhesive Film Roll LC-A12, LC-A9 or LC-A5.
Remove the liner using the crack and peel on the back of
the document.
Wipe the surface clean or try a different surface.
Install the film cartridge properly.
Use Brother authorized film cartridges and film refills only.
Use a Brother authorized AC adapter.
Install the film cartridge properly.
Use Brother authorized film cartridge and film refills only.
Check the side cutter units and install them properly.
Check to make sure the refill is installed correctly and
press the Feed button until the creases and bubbles
disappear (should be okay after a few inches of film have
been fed).
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Solution