Waves on one side
The film is walking during
of the film or
lamination due to uneven
media
tension
Appearance of
Machine is too hot
small dimples
on media and film
(Orange Peel)
Media and film
Film is too hot when
have little square
exiting the pull rollers on
patterns on the
the back of the machine.
output (Checker
boarding)
Gap/Air Pocket
Typically found when
between the edge
thicker media is used
of the media and
the film (Tenting)
Film curls opposite
Film supplies not properly
directions on the
matched during
edges as it exits
manufacturing process
the back.
Media has curl
Film rolls have too much
when lamination
tension or drag on them.
complete
Film Rolls have different
amounts of tension
Wrinkles in film as
Not enough tension on
the film enters the
film rolls
Rollers
Ensure all saddles are closed fully
Try swapping the top and bottom film rolls
Ensure Ready light is on
Confirm proper film thickness selected
Allow machine to cool
Slow down the laminator
Common on longer lamination runs. Try shorter runs or stop to let cool
when present
Try running slower
Ensure ready light is on and proper temperature.
When possible use thinner media
Swap the top and bottom rolls
Clean the film saddles with damp lint-free cloth.
Film rolls should be approximately the same size. Try swapping top and
bottom rolls to change the tension.
Ensure the saddles are fully closed
Clean the saddles with lint-free cloth