


Note: In some cases, you may need to increase the temperature by about 10 deg F. Use a pouch carrier to evenly distribute heat across the pouch and provide structure to thinner pouches (like 3 Mil & 5 Mil).


How do I clean my laminator’s machine rollers? If you cannot remove the jammed pouch from this angle, you may need to disassemble the machine to access the culprit under the bottom set of machine rollers. Most models of office grade or professional pouch laminators have a removable hood, allowing you to access the rollers. Pouch jams are not often covered by machine manufacturer warranties. In the event a pouch is certainly jammed in the machine, you may be able to remove it yourself and clean the adhesive off the rollers. How do I remove a jammed pouch that won’t come out when I press the reverse button? Wait for the machine to cool down completely before attempting to remove the jammed pouch or clean the machine interior. If the pouch will not come out either end of the machine and you start to smell a burning plastic odor or see smoke, immediately turn off and unplug the machine. Inserting a laminating pouch with the end opposite the sealed edge first.Running a laminating pouch at too high of a temperature, causing it to melt and wrap around the machine roller(s).A quick resolution is to run the machine in reverse and hopefully roll the pouch back out of the front of the machine.Ī few common ways an operator can jam a laminating machine include: If an inserted pouch does not come out the other side of your pouch laminator, it may have jammed your machine.
