Troubleshooting - Brother LX-1200 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Nothing happens after The AC adapter is not connected properly.
the machine has been
The top cover is not completely closed.
turned on.
The document will not The document was not properly placed into
feed into the machine and the machine.
the alert buzzer sounds
The document is too thick or too thin.
(two times).
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.
The laminator stops while There is no more film in the cartridge.
laminating a document,
The document is jammed.
the Error indicator is
blinking and the alert
buzzer sounds
The laminator stops while The document length is more than 18.5"
laminating a document, (470mm) long.
the Start LED is blinking.
Output quality is poor. The document is too thick or too thin.
The document is wrinkled or curled.
The document is too small.
The document will not The document is not set properly.
feed straight.
The extra laminate The cutter units are not installed properly.
around the document is
not trimmed after
The cutter units have been damaged.
processing.
Cutter Off Mode is selected.
The cutting position is not The paper sensor is damaged.
accurate (top/bottom)
Documents made with the Adhesive film has not been loaded into the
Adhesive Lamination will machine.
not stick.
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 Error indicator blinks The film cartridge is not installed properly or
and the alert buzzer an incompatible film cartridge is installed.
sounds when the
The proper AC adapter is not being used.
machine is turned on.
The Error indicator blinks The film cartridge is not installed properly or
and the alert buzzer an incompatible film cartridge is installed.
sounds when the top
cover is closed
The power dial cannot be The side cutter units are not installed properly.
turned.
The film has creases or The refill is not installed correctly in the
bubbles. cartridge.
Cause
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