
FD 210M
Manual Paper Creaser
1/2013
OPERATOR MANUAL
FIRST EDITION

SPECIFICATIONS
Side Guide
Creasing Handle
Mechanism Cover
Creasing Channel
Thumbscrew
Ruler
Thumbscrew
Side Guide
FUNCTION:
The Formax FD 210M Manual Paper Creaser is designed to prevent cracking in toner-based digital printouts.
Creasing sheets prior to folding ensures a clean, professional nish and makes it easier for folding devices to
fold with accuracy.
Maximum paper width: Up to 18” (460mm)
Maximum paper thickness: < .014” (0.36mm)
Width of crease: .05” (1.3mm)
Depth of crease: .015” (.4mm)
Dimensions: 23.6” W x 19.29” D x 5” H (600 x 490 x 130mm)
Weight: 21.6 lbs (9.8kg)
INSTALLATION AND SETUP
Check package for shipping damage. If there is shipping damage, do not discard the box.
Remove creaser from box and set on a level surface.
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OPERATION
1. Loosen thumbscrews on each side guide.
2. Slide side guides to correct location based on
desired placement of crease.
3. Tighten thumbscrews.
4. Load paper by sliding through creasing channel
under mechanism cover.
5. Once the paper is aligned between the side
guides, grasp creasing handle and push downward, then release. Handle will return to upper
position. NOTE: Do not push too hard. Excessive
force is not required to create the crease, and
may damage creasing mechanism.
TWO-PART CREASING (BOOK SPINE CREASING):
1. Measure sheet to be creased.
2. Move right side guide to correct location and tighten thumbscrew.
3. Align page to right side guide and press down handle to crease.
4. For second crease, move left side guide to correct location and tighten thumbscrew.
5. Align page to left side guide and press down handle to crease.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
To avoid injury, do not place ngers into the creasing channel.
To avoid damage to the unit, do not place any objects other than paper into the creasing channel.
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