Brand spankin' new laminator and the HEAT doesn't work. Is my boss overlooking some simple solution (like when you try to import into Corel but you havent opened a page yet and the import command is not accesible and you have a 2 second brain fart) or may it really be broken already? Could it simply be like a "SAFETY" switch or such.
It is a SEAL 44 ULTRA laminator.
My side business subbed out my employers business to produce a 3 x 7 banner(confused yet?). The banner is done except for the laminating. Just before we were to laminate it, the roller got noticeably cooler. Now, there is absolutly no warmth or heat at all. An electrician here (at my employers) took a quick gander at it and found no connection problems. My dept. boss called the tekkie for some answers but has since gone skiing. My customer neeeds his banner for this coming weekend tradeshow so I am a little edgie. This topic is a ditch effort to remedy the situation because some of us don't ski...we work and, I need to get MY banner to MY customer or I am screwed.
Any suggestions????
Thanks for your time.
[ March 22, 2003, 10:07 AM: Message edited by: Corey Wine ]
Posted by J & N Signs (Member # 901) on :
Check for fuses
Posted by Corey Wine (Member # 1640) on :
did
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
Corey,
Is there some kind of fuse on the machine? Did you check the plug? Does the machine operate correctly, heat not withstanding?
You could also use a cold PSA laminate in a pinch. We use it a lot. Works great.
Your dep't boss should get his ass reamed for ditching his responsibility. Just because you work there, it doesn't make you any less of a customer.
Hope you have a great one!
Posted by TransLab (Member # 470) on :
Corey, I've a seal 600d I've never seen a 44, so I'm not sure if the safeties are the same.
If you hit one of the red safety buttons you not only have to reset the safety (turn & release) but you have to cycle the main power switch.
Make sure both end doors are properly closed, there are interlocks on both doors. On the left hand door there is also a breaker switch.
Finally there is also a ground fault interrupt down at the bottom of the machine, near where the power cord enters the box..
My seal has been great, I hope you get yours working.. shoot the boss !
Posted by Corey Wine (Member # 1640) on :
Now Im not an electrician but, my boss had the guy check it out as well as fuses. I know as much about digi printing and lamin. as electricity- Im a vinyl guy. What's a cold PSA laminate? I got a AZON scrim banner if that helps. I AM a customer - that's right and if they have to sub out a lamination at there expense then so be it.
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
Corey,
PSA ... Pressure Sensitive Adhesive. Cold laminates are really nothing more than a clear vinyl. In fact, we sometimes use clear vinyl as a laminate. Tedlar works good, too. Real durable.
man... 6 replies within 45 minutes... if that ain't worth the price of admission....
Posted by Corey Wine (Member # 1640) on :
Hey Mike,
How would one "cycle" the main power. Also, couldn't find any breaker switch or ground fault interupt.
Found the "light" manual that doesn't tell me anything that pertains....ei, scematics, where to find.
