Instruction Manual
Duplo DC-645
(Slitter / Cutter / Creaser)
Version. 2 / March 2005
Correct operation and periodic maintenance are
essential for ensuring safe use of this machine.
Thoroughly read this manual before using this
machine.
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Introduction
DC-645
Thank you for your purchase of the Duplo DC-645 (Slitter / Cutter / Creaser).
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.
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OVERVIEW
The DC-645 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-645 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-645 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.
Trademarks
• Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 1
DC-645 ....................................................................................................................... 1
Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe) ................................................................... 4
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................... 4
Warning Sticker .......................................................................................................... 7
Positioning the Machine ............................................................................................. 8
Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 9
Conventions Used in This Manual ............................................................................ 10
Chapter 1 Before Using This Machine
Part Names and Their Functions ..................................................................................... 11
Appearance .............................................................................................................. 11
Modules .................................................................................................................... 13
Control Panel ............................................................................................................ 14
LCD Panel ................................................................................................................ 15
Turning Power ON/OFF .................................................................................................... 16
Turning ON the Power .............................................................................................. 16
Turning OFF the Power ............................................................................................ 17
How to Connect the DC-645 to your Computer ............................................................. 18
Before Preparing Document ............................................................................................ 19
Definition of Programming Terms ............................................................................. 20
Chapter 2 Program JOB for DC-645 Via Computer (JOB Creator)
What is JOB Creator? ...................................................................................................... 29
Installing JOB Creator ...................................................................................................... 29
Before Installation ..................................................................................................... 29
Installing Procedures (Windows) .............................................................................. 30
Installing Procedures (Macintosh) ............................................................................ 32
Uninstall and Update JOB Creator .................................................................................. 33
Uninstalling Procedures (Windows) ......................................................................... 33
Uninstalling Procedures (Macintosh)........................................................................ 34
Updating Drivers....................................................................................................... 34
JOB Creator Settings ....................................................................................................... 35
Main Menu ................................................................................................................ 35
Creating JOB with Preview Display (“Using Program Entry Wizard”) ....................... 36
Creating a JOB By Direct Number Input (“Direct Program”) .................................... 43
Reading JOB from DC-645 (“Upload Job Data from DC-645”) ................................ 45
JOB Saved on Computer Registered On DC-645
(“Download Job Data to DC-645”) ............................................................................ 47
Setting Frequent Functions From Computer (“Function Setting”)............................. 49
Create a File Recording the DC-645 Maintenance Information
(“Upload Maintenance Data from DC-645”) ............................................................. 51
List of Messages ............................................................................................................... 52
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Contents
Chapter 3 Programing JOB for DC-645 on Control Panel
Prior to Programming a Job ............................................................................................ 54
Customer Programmed Jobs .......................................................................................... 56
How to Program Job on Control Panel ........................................................................... 57
Chapter 4 Basic Operations
Process Documents by Selecting JOB........................................................................... 64
Automatic Set Up Using Barcodes ................................................................................. 68
Adjust Feeder .................................................................................................................... 70
Elevator level (Feed tray) .......................................................................................... 70
Separator .................................................................................................................. 70
Airflow ....................................................................................................................... 71
Print Image Skew ..................................................................................................... 71
Curled Document / Light Weight Document ............................................................. 71
FUNCTION Mode ............................................................................................................... 72
About the Waste Box ........................................................................................................ 74
Clean Feed Rollers ........................................................................................................... 75
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Flow Chart ............................................................................................ 76
Power Does Not Turn ON ......................................................................................... 76
Cutting is Not Possible ............................................................................................. 77
OK Monitor Display and Jam Display ............................................................................. 78
Error Display ..................................................................................................................... 80
Warning Display................................................................................................................ 82
When a Paper Jam Has Occurred ................................................................................... 83
When “REJECT PAPER” is Displayed ...................................................................... 83
When “FEED JAM” is Displayed ............................................................................... 85
When “CENTER JAM” is Displayed.......................................................................... 87
When “CUTTER OR CREASE” is Displayed ............................................................ 89
When “OPTION AREA JAM” is Displayed ................................................................ 93
When “STACKER JAM” is Displayed ........................................................................ 95
When “OVER CAPACITY” is Displayed .................................................................... 97
When “REJECT AREA JAM” is Displayed................................................................ 98
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Appendix
Specifications ................................................................................................................. 100
DC-645 Specifications ............................................................................................ 100
Index ................................................................................................................................ 102
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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe)
Safety Precautions
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
CAUTION
[Examples of Pictorial Symbols]
• These are particularly important safety points and should always be observed.
Indicates a high degree of potential danger. If the warning is ignored, death or serious
injury may result.
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.”)
Precautions for Use
WARNING
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 the sales distributor.
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.
Do not insert or drop metal, flammable material, or other matter through the ventilation holes into
the machine interior.
• Doing so may result in fire or electric shock.
Do not place flower vases, flowerpots, cups, or water containers (including metal containers) on top
of the machine.
• Fire or electric shock may result if liquid spills inside the machine.
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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe)
Caution for Grounding (Be sure to use the supplied power cord)
WARNING
Use only the power cord that is provided among the accessories.
Insert the power cord plug firmly into the socket, so that proper electrical contact is effected.
• Use of any other power cord could result in imperfect grounding.
If grounding is imperfect and electrical leakage occurs, fire or electric shock could result.
Caution for Power Supply and Power Cord
WARNING
Do not use a source voltage other than that specified. Do not connect two or more loads to a single
outlet.
• Doing so may result in fire or electric shock.
Do not remove or insert the power plug with wet hands.
• Doing so may result in electric shock.
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Do not damage, break, or modify the power cord.
Do not place heavy objects on, tug, or unnecessarily bend the power cord.
• Doing so may result in fire or electric shock.
CAUTION
Remove the power plug itself, not the cord.
• Tugging the cord may damage it (expose conductors, or cause disconnections, etc.), resulting in
fire or electric shock.
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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe)
Prohibition of Disassembly or Modification
WARNING
Do not modify the machine.
• Doing so may result in fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the rear lid, cabinet, or covers from the machine.
• The inside of the machine contains high-voltage parts, which may cause electric shock.
Caution for Location
Do not move this machine by yourself.
• Please contact your service person when you wish to move the machine.
(Fine adjustment is required.)
Do not place the machine in a place subject to direct sunlight or heating equipment such as a stove.
• It may degrade ink quality and affect printing.
The machine also may malfunction.
Avoid placing the machine in a place subject to high or low temperature or high humidity.
• The paper absorbs moisture and it may cause paper jam or wrinkles.
WARNING
CAUTION
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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe)
Warning Sticker
Keep the WARNING stickers clean at all times. If stickers become damaged or come off, replace them with new ones.
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WARNING
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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.
L8-T1080
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WARNING
DO NOT put hands inside machine
while it is operating.
Hands could get caught up
or crushed.
No. Parts No. Name Q’ty
1 L8-T1080 Warning Sticker 1 2
2 M7-T3030 Warning Sticker 2 2
M7-T3030
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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe)
Positioning the Machine
Installing the machine on a flat, stable surface.
Avoid installing the machine in a dusty area.
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.
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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe)
Maintenance
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.
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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.
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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe)
Conventions Used in This Manual
Each page of descriptions in this manual of how to operate the DC-645 is set up as follows.
Chapter
Title
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.
Chapter
4
Basic Operations
This chapter describes the operating sequence from turning ON the power switch until completing
finishing process.
Process Documents by Selecting JOB
This section describes the procedures to process documents by selecting each JOB manually.
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Turn ON the power. (
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Press the <MODE> key and go to the
[SELECT] display.
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Input the number of the JOB to call up, using the <Number> key.
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Press the <SET> key to call up the JOB of
the number input.
How to execute batch counting
• The specified number of document are processed.
Select or input a job and then press the <Number> key in
standby state (excluding SELECT/INPUT display) to input the
number of document for batch counting. (The specified
number of document is displayed in the lower right portion of
the control panel.)
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100/100
(Ex.: When 100 documents are set, the above display appears.)
By pressing the <START> key, processed number of the
document is subtracted from the specified number as below.
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99/100
* If an error has occurred during processing, batch counting can not be executed.
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a P.16 “Turning ON the Power”)
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■ 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
•••
: Indicates that the description of the operating sequence is continued on the next page.
(a P.00 “xxxx”) : Indicates the page number and item containing related information.
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Chapter 1
Before Using This Machine
This chapter contains essential information you should understand such as how to set up the system, the
names of the machine parts, etc.
Part Names and Their Functions
Appearance
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Before Using This Machine
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No. Name Function
1 Control panel Displays operations and statuses.
2 Waste box Receives pieces of waste paper.
3 Front cover Open to remove pieces of paper in the waste box.
4 Stacker tray Receives the finished document.
5 Scale This measures the cut and slit position, and the finish of the document.
6 Top cover 3 Open this to remove the paper jam from the cutter/crease/optional module or
7 Top cover 2 Open this to remove the paper jam from the slitter module.
8 Top cover 1 Open this to move the upper guide or to remove the paper jam from the feed
9 Feed tray The original document is placed here.
10 USB terminal Insert a USB cable here to connect the computer and this machine.
11 AC inlet Connect the power cord.
12 Reject tray This is where the document comes when it is rejected due to double feed,
13 Power switch Press to switch the power on and off.
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to replace the optional module.
unit.
barcode error, REG. Mark error, etc.
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Reference
page
14
74
78,82
66,69
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89 – 94
87,88
75,
85 – 86
70,97
18,31
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81,99
16,17
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Part Names and Their Functions
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No. Name Function
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Airflow adjustment knob
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Separator adjustment knob
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Level adjustment knob
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Skew adjustment wheel
This adjusts the airflow level.
This adjusts the distance between the separator and document.
This adjusts the elevator height.
This adjusts the feed angle of the document.
Reference
page
71
70
70
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Modules
Part Names and Their Functions
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Before Using This Machine
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No. Name
1 Slitter Module A
2 Slitter Module B
3 Slitter Module C
4 Gutter Deflector
5 Cutter Module
6 Creaser Module
7 Transport Module
(or Optional Module)
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1
2
3
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Function
Cuts off the blank-area of the further-side and front-side.
Cuts parallel in the paper feed direction.
The blank-area cut off by the slitter is dropped in the
waste box.
Cuts in a right angle in the paper feed direction.
Creases parallely in the paper feed direction.
Transports the paper to the stacker tray.
Reference
page
19,54,
80,82
36,37,
72,81
54,79,80,89
54,79,81,89
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IMPORTANT
• When removing various modules of this device, always re-set the module in the sequential
order indicated in the illustration above. It is especially that the slitter module is properly
assembled, when setting slitter module A, B and C again.
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Part Names and Their Functions
Control Panel
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8 9 12 13
No. Name Function
1 OK Monitor The LED of the Error area flashes when detecting an Error.
2 LCD panel Displays the status of the machine.
Displays the message when an error or paper jam occurs.
3 < + / – > key Select setting of function.
4 <F> key Switches to function selecting display.
5 <MODE> key Switches modes. (operating mode, JOB selectiong mode, JOB inputing mode)
6 <SET> key Press to confirm selection / entry.
7 POWER lamp Lights up when the power is switched on.
8 <CLEAR> key Press to clear the count. Press to cancel manual programming.
9 <Number> key Press to enter print numbers and enter values during manual programming.
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11 <TEST> key One (sheet) document is processed to test the current JOB details.
12 <START> key Press this to start processing the document. The <START> key light
13 <STOP> key Press to stop automatic feeding after the current sheet is processed.
<JOG> keys
Press to eject the document from the machine when paper jam occured.
turns green when the machine is ready to process the document in this
machine. The <START> key can be activated when the LED on the key
is green. The <START> key is inactive when the light is red. In this
case DC-645 may be running or having an error.
Reference
page
78,79
15,
80 – 82
58 – 63,72,73
73
58,64,75
58 – 63,73
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58,59,64
58,59,83 – 98
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64,66,69
67,78 – 82,
85 – 99
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LCD Panel
Part Names and Their Functions
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No. Name Function
1 JOB No. Displays the JOB No. currently selected.
2 JOB name Displays name of the JOB currently selected.
3 BARCODE BC is displayed when barcode reading is ON.
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REGISTER MARK
5 AUTO CUT AC is displayed when AUTO CUT is ON.
6 COUNTER The number of document sheets processed with the JOB currently set, is
REG is diaplayed when REG. Mark reading is ON.
displayed.
Reference
page
36,58,64
36,58
37,72
37,72
37,55,72
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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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Connect the “female plug” of the power cord to
the “inlet”.
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Connect the “male plug” of the power cord to
the “outlet”.
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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.
The illustration on the right shows that paper remains in the
machine. If this screen is displayed, remove them.
(a P.83, “When “REJECT PAPER” is Displayed”)
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BC REG AC
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REJECT PAPER
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Turning OFF the Power
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Press the “
The power turns OFF.
KK
K ” side of the power switch.
KK
Turning Power ON/OFF
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How to Connect the DC-645 to your Computer
Prepare USB 2.0 Cable (A/B 4-pin).
Plug the type B connector into the DC-645 and the type A connector into the USB slot on your computer.
Computer
USB 2.0 Cable
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Before Preparing Document
Familialize your self with the following illustrations and instructions to make your documents appropriately.
DC-645 has six slitters. Two slitters are for the margins and the remaining four slitters are for the center of the
document.
There is a guillotine cutter that performs cuts perpendicular to the paper feeding direction. DC-645 can cut up to 15
cuts on 1 document.
There is a creaser that performs creases perpendicular to the paper feeding direction. DC-645 can crease up to 10
creasing on 1 document.
Paper and Processing Position
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...CREASE
1
1
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7C B A8910
...SLIT1
3
...SLIT3
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...SLIT5
6
...SLIT6
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Before Using This Machine
No. Name
1 Slitter 1 (in Slitter Module A)
2 Slitter 2 (in Slitter Module A)
3 Slitter 3 (in Slitter Module B)
4 Slitter 4 (in Slitter Module B)
5 Slitter 5 (in Slitter Module C)
6 Slitter 6 (in Slitter Module C)
7 Gutter Deflector
8 Cutter Module
9 Creaser Module
10 Transport Module
(or Optional Module)
Feed
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Function
Cuts off the blank-area of the further-side and front-side.
Cuts off the blank-area of the front-side.
Cuts parallel in the paper feed direction.
Cuts parallel in the paper feed direction.
Cuts parallel in the paper feed direction.
Cuts parallel in the paper feed direction.
The gutter strips cut off by slitters are dropped into the
waste box.
Cuts in a perpendicular to the paper feed direction.
Creases parallely in the paper feed direction.
Transports the paper to the stacker tray.
4
...SLIT4
2
...SLIT2
Reference
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61,80,82
40,81
54,79,80,89
54,79,81,89
36,57
IMPORTANT
• When removing various modules of this device, always re-set the module in the sequential
order indicated in the illustration above. It is especially that the slitter module is properly
assembled, when setting slitter module A, B and C again.
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Before Preparing Document
Definition of Programming Terms
PAPER FEEDING DIRECTION
Barcode
(Optional)
SLIT 2
SLIT 4
SLIT 6 SLIT 5
PAPER FEEDING DIRECTION
REG. Mark
(Optional)
SLIT 1
SLIT 3
First Cut
Last cut
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REG. Mark
(Optional)
Barcode
(Optional)
Crease
(CRE. 01)
Slit / Cut / Crease Limitations
There arer limitations for slit / cut / crease process on DC-645.
Before Preparing Document
CUT1
CREASE1
Paper feed direction
Slit: Up to 6 slits are possible on 1 document.
Cut: Up to 15 cuts are possible on 1 document.
Crease: Up to 10 creases are possible on 1 document.
SLIT2
SLIT4 SLIT6 SLIT5 SLIT3 SLIT1
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Lead margin:
3.2mm ~
Card length:
85mm ~
CUT2
CUT3
CREASE2
CUT4
Left margin:
3.2mm~40mm
from left edge
Card width:
48mm~
Gutter slit :
5-15mm
Trail margin:
5mm ~
Right margin:
3.2mm~40mm
from right edge
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Before Preparing Document
REG. Mark (Registration mark)
DC-645 automatically compensate for image drift, one of the common problems on digital printers. It detects
the image drift caused on each page by reading REG. mark with built-in CCD and adjust the cut / slit / crease
position accordingly.
To use this function, each documents must have REG, mark printed on them. Please refer to following
instructions for specifications and position of REG. mark.
1) Specifications
REG. mark consists of 2 straight & perpendicular lines.
line length : 5 mm or more / each
line thickness : 0.4 mm or more / each
Paper feed direction
Lead mark
Correct for image drift
in this direction
Correct for image drift
Side mark
in this direction
Use pen tool etc. of your software application to draw 2 straight & perpendicular lines.
2) Position
Paper feed direction : The whole REG. mark should be within 3 mm ~ 20 mm from the lead edge.
Paper width direction : The whole REG. mark should be within 3 mm ~ 20 mm from the right edge.
3mm
3mm
5mm or more
5mm
or more
20mm
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0.4mm or more
REG. Mark
Position Range
REG. Mark
BARCODE
By adding barcode which indicates job number on each document, DC-645 automatically set up the machine
and start the job. Operator can press the START key and leave. Even if multiple types of jobs are loaded on the
feed tray at one time, DC-645 recognizes barcode on documents also with the built-in CCD and automatically
switch setup and finish the jobs.
Before Preparing Document
To use this function, each documents must have BARCODE printed on them. Please refer to following
instructions for specifications and position of BARCODE.
1) Specifications
Barcode type : CODE-39
Start and Stop code : Required
Check digit : Optional
Minimum resolving power : 0.254 mm
Thin bar : Thick bar : 1 : 2.5
Bar height : 4 mm or more
Use barcode generator function equipped on your software application or use barcode generator software.
2) Position
Paper feed direction : The whole BARCODE should be within 3 mm~ 20 mm from the lead edge.
Paper width direction : The whole BARCODE should be within 25 mm~60 mm from the right edge
(See below)
q is the start code designator for CODE-39.
w is the 10’s digit data of the JOB number.
(Example: When the
JOB
number is 21, the data is “2”.)
Paper feed direction
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e is the 1’s digit data of the JOB number.
(Example: When the
r is the check digit.
t is stop code of CODE-39.
POSITIONING THE BARCODE
5 mm
JOB
number is 21, the data is “1”.)
60 mm
10 mm
NON PRINTING AREA
*24*
2
1
3
5
4
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How to Make a Barcode for Use DC-645
The easiest way to create the code is with a TrueType Font. Fonts are readily available from many companies on the
internet. Here are two companies which have fonts suitable for use with the DC-645 (there are many companies offering
fonts).
www.barcodetrader.com/bct_scan_barcode.asp
http://www.squaregear.net/fonts/
Free download of Barcode creating software.
http://www.datascan.co.uk
Samples - standard font Price £149 for a single user; £298 for 2 – 5
*The above is only an example of a homepage.
*The above is a general homepage. Note that it may be ended or the URL may be relocated.
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Before Preparing Document
Basic Font Installation Instructions
The following briefly describes what is required to install a font on a Windows or Macintosh system. The font provider
will supply more detailed information, these guidelines are only intended to illustrate the basics and scope of the
installation process.
On a Windows computer the font is installed through the Control Panel’s “Fonts” folder.
On a Macintosh system select the font suitcases (for TrueType 1 fonts also select the printer outline files) and drag the
fonts onto the closed System Folder icon. For OS X drag the fonts onto the Fonts folder in the Library folder.
How to use a TrueType font
Once installed, the font will appear in the word processing or desktop publishing application in the font selection area.
Please note in MS Word, typing text surrounded by the characters * and *, automatically turns on auto format to bold
text. Since this is not the intended, or useful, turn off the auto formatting by following the steps below or use the 'undo
last action' after typing.
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Select Options
Delete *Bold* and _underline_with real formatting
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Creating the Barcode
Making the barcode appear on the page is extremely easy with a TrueType font. In this case we will use the example job
“01.” The application designer simply does the following:
1. Place a text box in the predefined area. Make sure the text box is large enough to hold the entire barcode. It
may be necessary to increase the size of the text box after the font is created.
2. Type the desired job (program) number surrounded by a stop and start bit. Remember the stop and start bit
are recognized in Code 39 as an * or asterisk.
3. Select the text, in this case the text will appear as: *01*
4. Change the font type in the font selection window to the name of the code 39 font.
The text will appear as: *01*
5. Print a sample and make sure the font is at least 4 mm tall. If not, increase the size of the code 39 font by
reselecting the barcode and increasing the font size with through the Font size selection window.
Font
selection
window
Duplo Code 39
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Font size
selection
window
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When both REG.Mark and Barcode are Printed
60mm or less
5mm
3mm
Barcode
Position Range
Barcode
20mm35mm
5mm or more
0.4mm or more
REG. Mark
Position Range
REG. Mark
5mm
or more
3mm
3mm
20mm
Feed Direction
Ifthereisanystainorscratchthatis0.3mmorlessintheslasharea,themarginoferrorinthefinishmay
slightlyincrease.
WhenREG.MARKand/orBARCODEareprintedoutsidethespecifiedarea,DC-645cannotdetectthem
properly.WhenpositioningtheREGmarkandBARCODEonthedocument,takethepossibilityofimage
shiftintoconsideration.
Non-Printing Area
3mm
or more
Theprintimageshouldnotinterferethered-coloredarea.
3mm
or more
Barcode
5mm
Non Printing Area
Feed Direction
20mm35mm
REG. Mark
3mm
or more
20mm
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Chapter 2
Program JOB for DC-645 Via Computer (JOB Creator)
DC-645 can save 80 patterns of JOBs. JOB contents can be programmed either via computer or on the
control panel. This chapter describes how to install the JOB Creator (attached to DC-645) in your
computer and set up a JOB for DC-645.
What is JOB Creator?
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JOB creator is a software used to setup a JOB for DC645 on computer.
Installation of this software allows the user to create and
edit JOBs for DC-645, with preview image of the
document, as well as save JOB data and edit DC-645
settings from the computer.
Installing JOB Creator
This describes the procedures to install JOB Creator on computer.
Before Installation
Check the following before installing JOB Creator on computer.
System Requirements
The following computer specifications are necessary to run JOB Creator.
Program JOB for DC-645 Via Computer (JOB Creator)
English OS:
Windows: Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows 2000
Macintosh: Mac OS9.1 or later, OS10.1 or later (Do not run the classic environment with OSX)
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