The SircleLam EM-40 roll laminating machine makes an excellent addition to any office or production environment, both because of its robust features and its ease of use. Below is a list of helpful tips for troubleshooting common problems with the SircleLam EM-40:
Problem:
Laminator is inoperative. The motor does not run, and all of the indicator lights are out.
Possible Solutions:
The easiest and most common solution is to check that your laminator is properly plugged in. Ensure that the plug is firmly inserted into the socket, and if that does not help, you may want to try plugging it in to a different socket.
Check that your circuit breaker has not been tripped. If your laminator shares a circuit with another piece of equipment that uses a large amount of electricity, it is possible that turning one machine on while the other was running tripped the circuit.
As with most electronics, your laminator may blow a fuse from time to time. The SircleLam EM-40 uses a 20 amp fuse, which is located behind the cover of the machine on the left side.
Problem:
Both the laminating film n&k and the item that is being laminated are moving through laminator erratically.
Possible Solutions:
Check thickness of the item that you are laminating. The maximum laminating thickness (without loosening the pressure adjustment screws) is 1/16" (1.66mm). If your document is thicker than 1/16", simply loosen the four pressure adjustment screws (each full turn of the screws increases the clearance by 1/16").
Your heat shoes may have adhesive residue stuck to them, which can prevent the film n&k from feeding smoothly into the machine. Carefully clean the Teflon-coated surface of the heat shoes with either a roller cleaning kit or a soft cloth that has been dampened with denatured alcohol. Allow the heat shoes to dry thoroughly before attempting to re-thread your laminator. Note: The Teflon surface of the heat shoes can be easily damaged if abrasive or sharp objects are used to clean them, so it is important that you always use a soft cloth to remove the adhesive residue.
Problem:
The laminating film is not bonding to the document that is being laminated, or to itself at the edges.
Possible Solutions:
Make sure heat shoes and rollers are at proper operating temperature based on the type of film being used. If you have recently replaced the supply rolls with a film that is different in thickness or composition than the film you usually use, you may need to increase the temperature in order to properly fuse the film to the item that you are laminating.
Because of the substantial 40" laminating width, the SircleLam EM-40 laminator takes approximately 30 minutes to fully warm up. Be sure that you have allowed your machine to reach the proper temperature before attempting to laminate anything.
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