Thank you for your purchase of the Docu Cutter DC-545 HC.
To ensure safe and efficient prolonged use of this machine, read and thoroughly understand this manual before
using this machine. After using this manual, be sure to keep it in a place to handy reference.
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PLEASE NOTE
In the interest of upgrading our products, specifications and other data given in this manual are subject to
change without notice. If the manual contains anything that you do not understand, contact the manufacturer for clarification.
Thank you for your purchase of the Docu Cutter DC-545 HCEX.
To ensure safe and efficient prolonged use of this machine, read and thoroughly understand this manual before
using this machine. After using this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place to Reference.
OVERVIEW
The DC-545 HCEX was created to produce high-quality, customized products; greeting cards, postcards,
brochures, business cards, and resized photographs. It does this by combining a number of devices that set up
automatically to slit, cut, and crease a sheet of paper into the desired format with no operator intervention.
Initially, the DC-545 HCEX is manually programmed with the required positions of the slits, cuts and creases
and the values are stored in a memory for future recall. A CCD sensor reads the job number encoded in a
barcode on the unfinished sheet. Then, the DC-545 HCEX recalls the values from memory, sets up the slitter
positions, activates the cutter for lead, trail, and any intermediate cuts and any required creases.
In addition, when a small 90-degree angle register mark has been printed adjacent to the barcode, the position
is measured against the intended position stored in the job memory. As this mark is part of the original image,
any error in its location can be compared with the stored value and used to correct the setup positions of the
devices by applying a horizontal offset to the cut and crease positions, and a vertical offset to the slit positions
to maintain precise finishing every time.
PLEASE NOTE
In the interest of upgrading our products, specifications and other data given in this manual are subject to
change without notice. If the manual contains anything that you do not understand, contact the dealer for
clarification.
Various symbols and pictures are used in this manual and on the stickers affixed to the machine. These symbols and
pictures provide warnings and instructions to prevent danger to you or other personnel, and to prevent damage to office
property. The meanings of these symbols and pictures are explained below.
WARNING
Indicates a high degree of potential danger. If the warning is ignored, death or serious
injury may result.
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CAUTION
[Examples of Pictorial Symbols]
• These are particularly important safety points and should always be observed.
If the machine is used after foreign matter (metal fragments, water, or liquid) has entered the
machine, this may result in fire or electric shock.
• Turn the main unit’s power switch OFF, and then remove the power plug from the outlet. Contact
Indicates a medium degree of potential danger. If the caution is ignored, medium injury or
damage to property may result.
A circle with a line through it indicates a prohibited action. The particular act prohibited is indicated by a picture inside the circle. (In the example shown here, the prohibited
act is disassembly.)
A black disc indicates an instruction, or sometimes a prohibited action. The instruction
itself is indicated by pictorial symbols drawn in white on the disc. (In the example shown
here, the instruction is “Remove the plug from the outlet.”)
WARNING
the sales distributor.
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If the machine is used after heat, smoke, strange smell, or other abnormality is detected, this may
result in fire or electric shock.
• Turn the main unit’s power switch OFF, and then remove the power plug from the outlet. Contact
the sales distributor.
Use only the power cord that is provided among the accessories.
Cutters and movable parts are inside this cover.
Before opening the cover to work,
unplug the power cord.
Use caution when working near cutters
and movable parts.
Avoid installing the machine in the direct sunlight or heat,
such as near a stove. The machine may indicate errors due
to overheating caused by sunlight. Also avoid hot, cold, or
humid areas since paper may absorb moisture, causing
paper jams or wrinkles.
Clean the exterior of the machine as described below.
Tightly wring a soft cloth that has been moistened with
water or neutral detergent, and wipe dirt from the machine’s surface.
Never use alcohol or organic solvents. Doing so may
discolor or damage the machine exterior.
Dust and clean the machine at least once a week to avoid
breakdowns.
Before cleaning, turn the power switch OFF, and then
remove the power plug from the outlet.
WARNING
• Before cleaning, remove the power plug from the outlet.
Failure to do so may result in an electrical shock or a fire hazard.
• Prevent water and neutral cleansers from getting inside the machine. If liquids spill inside the machine,
contact your agent immediately. Using the machine with water spilled inside may result in an electrical
shock or a fire hazard.
Each page of descriptions in this manual of how to operate the DC-545 is set up as follows.
Chapter
Title
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Description of operational steps
Each step is described in detail.
Illustrations
The illustrations provide a visual
reference to which keys to operate
and other related conditions.
■ Pictorial Symbols and Other Notations Used in This Manual
IMPORTANT : Introduces instructions for correct operation of the machine. If these instructions are ignored,
the machine may not be able to operate at optimum performance or may break down.
Tip: Introduces information that is useful for operation and maintenance of the machine, or
information about the machine’s performance, etc.
Continue Page
(a P.00 “xxxx”): Indicates the page number and item containing related information.
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: Indicates that the description of the operating sequence is continued on the next page.
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Operating Instraction - DC545 HC
Part names and their functions
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qLevel adjustment leverFor adjusting the level of the elevator6
wSeparator adjustment knobFor adjusting the amount of space between sheets of paper6
eAirflow adjustment knobFor adjusting the amount of airflow7
rSkew adjustment knobFor adjusting the skew of the paper7
tStoppersFor holding the rear edge of the paper stack5
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Loading the paper
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Fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the
paper.
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Set the paper stack on the feed tray.
Part Names and Their Functions
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Note
• The height of the paper stack should not exceed
the "MAX" level.
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Turn the feed guide knob to loosen, then adjust
the feed guide.
Paper may be cut at an angle if a skew in the paper
arises during feeding. When this happens, correct
the problem by changing the angle of the feed
guide.
qControl panelDisplays operations and statuses.
wWaste tray coverOpen to remove pieces of paper left in the machine.
eWaste trayReceives pieces of waste paper.
rFeed trayThe original document is placed here.
tFeed guidesSlide to match the width of the document.
yFeed lampIndicates ready condition. Turns off during cutting or when the front cover or
the rear cover is opened.
uFront coverOpen to remove jammed paper.
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Part Names and Their Functions
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iRear coverOpen to remove jammed paper.
oPaper trayReceives the finished document.
!0Power switchPress to switch the power on and off.
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Control Panel
Part Names and Their Functions
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No.NameFunction
qLCD panelDisplays the status of the machine.
Displays messages when an error or paper jam occurs.
w<+> keyPress to eject the document from the machine at the time of paper jam.
<-> keyPress to eject the document from the machine at the time of paper jam.
During programming mode enables backward movement through the program steps.
ePOWER lampLights up when the power is switched on.
r<START> keyNot used when the DC-545 is operated without the autofeeder - AF-100. Also
make this the last sentence. Press to start processing when the AF-100 is
attached.
START lampNormally lights up in green. Lights up in red when the front cover or the rear
cover is open.
t<STOP> keyPress to stop automatic feeding after the current sheet is processed.
Press to clear jam indication after the paper is cleared.
yKey padPress to enter print numbers and enter values during manual programming.
u<CLEAR> keyPress to clear the count. Press to cancel manual programming.
i<SET> keyPress to confirm selection/entry. Used to test process a single sheet. (for
systems with the AF-100 only)
o<MODE> keyPress to change the mode.
!0<F> keyNot used.
!1COVER lampBlinks when the front cover or the rear cover is open.
JAM lampBlinks when a paper jam has occurred.
PAPER lampBlinks when paper runs out. (systems with the AF-100 only)
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Part Names and Their Functions
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No.NameFunction
qStatusDisplays the current status or operating mode.
wPreset numberDisplays the preset Program (P) number.
eOPTIONAn "*" is displayed if the AF-100 is attached.
rBAR CODEWhen bar code reading is enabled "BC" is displayed; "- -" is displayed when
bar code reading is disabled.
tREGISTER MARK When using register marks reading is enabled "REG" is displayed; "- - -" is
displayed when register mark reading is disabled.
yAUTO CUTWhen using AUTO CUT is enabled "AC" is displayed; "- -" is displayed
when AUTO CUT is disabled.
uCOUNTERDisplays the number of pages processed.
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Turning Power ON/OFF
This section describes the operating sequence from turning ON the power switch until the machine is ready to operate,
and how to turn OFF the power.
Turning ON the Power
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Press the “ | ” side of the power switch.
The power turns ON.
The illustration on the right shows what is displayed on the
LCD panel.
** denotes a preset number (01-80).
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The illustration on the right shows that paper remains in the
machine. If this screen is displayed, remove them.
(a P.25, “When “REJECT PAPER” is Displayed”)