Formax FD 372 User Manual

FORMAX

FD 372 Document Folder

Operator Manual First Edition

Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing the FD 372 Document Folder. This machine enables users to achieve greater efficiency at work by releasing them from paper-folding work that has manually been performed in the past. Please read this Operation Manual carefully before using this machine.

Contents

Introduction .............................................................................. 1

Contents ................................................................................... 1

(1) Specifications ....................................................................... 2

(2) Accessories .......................................................................... 3

(3) Parts Names......................................................................... 4

(4) Designation and Functions of Operation Panel........................... 5

(5) Counter Indication ................................................................ 6

(A) Addition Counter ............................................................. 6

(B) Batch Counter................................................................. 7

(6) Preparation .......................................................................... 8

(7) Operation........................................................................... 10

(A) Standard Folding of Standard-Size Paper.......................... 10

(B) Standard Folding of Non-Standard-Size Paper ................... 12

(8) Adjustments ....................................................................... 16

(A) Skew Adjustments......................................................... 16

(B) Fine Adjustments .......................................................... 18

Fine Adjustments for Table 1 ............................................. 18

Fine Adjustments for Table 2 ............................................. 19

(9) Storing Custom Folds in Memory........................................... 20

(A) Memory Storage............................................................ 20

(B) Cancellation of memory ................................................. 21

(1) Specifications

Model: FD 372

Paper sizes: 3.5” x 5.0” to 11” x 17”

Smaller size for single fold only.

Paper quality:

Fold types:

Fold dimensions:

Paper feed system:

Maximum capacity:

Folding speed: 3240 to 11000 sheets per hour (single fold using 8 ½” x 11”)

Control system: Automatic setting by a built-in microcomputer

Additional functions:

High-quality paper, high-quality paper for stencil printing, medium-quality paper

Single, Gate, Letter, Zigzag, Double Parallel, and Fold-out In addition, irregular folds and cross fold using double fold are available.

Maximum fold dimensions Table 1: 13” (zigzag, double parallel, and fold-out) Table 2: 9 ½” (single, gate, and letter)

Minimum fold dimensions Table 1: 2” (gate and letter) Table 2: 1 ½” (single, zigzag, double parallel, and fold-out)

Three-roller friction feed system

500 sheets (20lb)

Skew adjustment memory, paper jam detector, four-digit counter with addition/subtraction modes, and automatic paper size detector Auxiliary paper guide for cross fold A perforator can be installed (optional)

Power consumption:

Power source:

Dimensions:

Net weight: 85lb

Option: Perforator table assembly with a 2-mm or 4-mm perforation cutter

75W

110V, 50Hz 110V 60Hz

W 29 ½” x D 21 ½” x H 21” (during use) W 22” x D 21 ½” x H 21” (during storage)

(2) Accessories

Make sure that the following accessories are included in the package after opening it. Contact your sales agency immediately if there are missing accessories.

Accessories Number Figure

Table 1 1

Table 2 1

Power source cord 1

Paper support guides

(right and left)

Machine cover 1

Operation Manual 1

(3) Description of Parts

Number Name Number Name

1 Roller cover 11 Paper feed table

2 Left side cover 12 Table 2

3 Paper feed roller 13 Right side cover

4 Paper guide 14 Paper feed table

5 Auxiliary feed table 15 Table 1 socket

6 Paper discharge roller 16 Table 2 socket

7 Paper discharge table 17 Power source switch

8 Stopper fine adjustment knob 18 Inlet

9 Table 1 19 Circuit breaker

10 Control panel

(4)Designation and Functions of Operation Panel

No. Designation/Indication Function

1 Fold type key Six folding types can be input and stored.

2 Te st ke y Tes t fo ldi ng of two sheets is performed.

3 Start/Stop key

4 Clear/Reset key

5 Store key Fold position after adjustment is stored.

Counter input mode

lamp

7 Select key

8 Perforation mode lamp It is on when the optional sewing unit is installed.

9 +/- key

10 Speed adjust key Used for adjusting the speed.

11 Numerical key

12 Counter

Operation sta stops.

Clearin an error.

It is on when batch countin counter.

Used for selecting the indication of the counter, the position of the stopper stud of Table 1 and 2 and paper length.

Used for ad Table 1 and 2 and paper length

Used for inputting the batch count and the length of non-standard-size paper

The number of sheets, the position of the stopper pin of Table 1 and 2, paper size are indicated.

the indication of the counter / resetting

ts and if pushed again, the machine

is indicated on the

usting the position of the stopper of

13 Check lamp

Table 1 stopper move

mode lamp

It is on when paper stock runs short, or indicates a Place where paper feed trouble occurs.

It is on when the position of stopper of Table 1 is Adjusted.

Table 2 stopper move

mode lamp

Paper size paper size

input mode lamp

It is on when the position of stopper of Table 1 is adjusted.

It is on when paper size is indicated.

(5)Counter Indication

(A)Addition

As a sheet is folded, the number indicated on the counter increases by one.

Press the Select key and select the Counter Input Mode Lamp

Press Clear/Reset key and reset the number to zero (0).

(B) Batch Counting

As a sheet is folded, the number indicated on the counter decreases by one.

Press the Select key and select the Counter Input Mode Lamp.

Input the desired number using the Numerical key. (20 is input in this case) The Batch Counting Mode Lamp will be on.

When the machine is started it will fold the desired number of documents and stop

Batch Counting Mode Lamp

(6)Preparation

Install Table 1 and 2.

Insert the front cut-away section of Table 1 onto the stud (1) of the machine and drop its rear cut-away section on the stud (2). Insert the plug into the connector (3).

Caution:

The connector will only go in one way, Insertion by force may cause trouble.

Insert the front cut-away section of Table 2 into the stud (4) of the machine and drop its rear cut-away section on the stud (5). Insert the plug into the connector (6).

Caution:

The connector will only go in one way, Insertion by force may cause trouble.

Pull the paper-stacking table out and set it while lifting the auxiliary table.

Insert the power cord into the outlet.

Caution:

Be sure to unwind cord before use.

Do not use any power cord other than provided as an accessory.

Insert the power cord into the inlet. When the power switch is on, the stoppers of Table 1 and 2 move to the home position.

(7) Operation

(A) Standard folding of standard-size paper

How to perform standard folding of standard-size paper:

Flip power switch to on position.

Loosen the paper guide sets-crew and set the paper guide to fit the width of the paper.

Neatly arrange paper and place it on the paper feed table with its printed side facing up (its printed side down in case of fold-out).

Make sure the paper guides contact the paper and tighten the setscrew.

Setting the paper discharge roller:

The discharge roller should be moved to the proper position that suits the paper size.

Note:

Refer to “Roller position indication” label. If ejection is not performed properly set to a different position.

Example: Set the roller to position one when using 8 ½” x 11” paper.

Choosing a fold type:

One of the six folding types (Single, Gate, Letter, Zigzag, Double Parallel, Fold-out) can be chosen by pressing the desired fold type key.

Example: Single folding using C3 (Legal Size) Paper

Test folding:

If the Test key is pressed, two sheets will be folded while not affecting the indication of the counter.

Check the folding of the second sheet.

If a folded sheet is skewed, refer to the feed angle section on page 19, and 20.

Note:

If the stopper fine adjustment knob is moved, when the Test key is pressed, the machine will continue to fold. When the Start/Stop key is pressed, the machine will start to fold after the stopper is returned to the previous position.

Continuous folding:

When the Start/Stop key is pressed, the machine will continuously fold the paper.

When the Start/Stop key is pressed while the machine is in operation, the machine will stop the operation.

(B) Manually Setting Standard Folding of Non-standard-size

Paper

(INCHES)

Determine the Paper Length

Measure the paper length in inches. The arrow indictes the direction of paper Feeding

Setting Table 1

Press the select key and select the Stopper Move mode of table 1. Press the + or – keys to move the stopper to a desirable position. (The position of the stopper is indicated on the counter display.)

(INCHES)(INCHES)

Setting Table 2

Press the select key and select the Stopper Move mode of table 2. Press + or - keys to move the stopper to a desirable position. (The position of the stopper is indicated on the counter display.)

Table 2

Fold -Stopper Position Chart

Note:

Positioning of the paper length and the stoppers of Table 1 and 2

(Example) In the case of performing the zigzag fold using sheets of paper 12” in length:

Table 1 = 12” x (2 / 3) = 8”

Table 2 = 12” x (1 / 3) = 4”

Test folding:

If the Test key is pressed, two sheets will be folded while not affecting the indication of the counter.

Check the folding alignment with the second sheet folded.

If the fold is skewed, refer to the skew adjustment section on page 19 and 20.

Caution:

If the fold stopper fine adjustment knob is moved, when the Test key is pressed, the machine will continue to fold. When the Start/Stop key is pressed, the machine will start to fold after the stopper is returned to the previous position.

SINGLE

Table 1 Table 2

Original position

1/2

GATE 1/4 1/2

LETTER 1/3 1/3

ZIGZAG 2/3 1/3

DOUBLE 1/2 1/4

PARALLEL

FOLD-OUT

3/4 1/4

Setting the paper discharge roller:

positio

catio

abe

The discharge roller should be moved to the proper

position that suits the paper size.

Note:

Refer to “Roller position indication” label. If ejection is not performed properly, set to a different position.

Continuous folding:

When the Start/Stop key is pressed, the machine will continuously fold the paper.

When the Start/Stop key is pressed while the machine is in operation, the machine will stop the operation.

Roller

n indi

n l

Cross folding refers to performing the double parallel, letter, or other types of folds for the sheets of paper folded using the single fold method.

Example: 11”x 17” folded in half and then letter folded to fit into a standard # 10 envelope.

Note:

The maximum weight of paper that can be used for cross folding is 28 #.

This requirement, however, varies according to the following conditions: Paper type; Paper size; Whether grains run lengthways or sideways; Temperature and relative humidity; Printing condition.

The folding position may be displaced to a greater extent than when the paper is folded using a regular fold method, or a corner of the folded paper may be folded inside as indicated in the figure. These, however, do not mean that the machine has broken down.

Note:

Press the crease hard using the hand. Do not stack too many sheets of paper on the paper feed table.

(8) Adjustments

(A) Feed Angle /Skew Adjustments

If the folding position is slanted because the edges of the paper are slanted or for other reasons, it can be adjusted using the feed angle adjustment knob.

(B) Fine Adjustment

Move the stopper using the stopper fine adjustment

Feed angle adjustment knob

knob.

Caution:

In case the stopper fine adjustment knob is moved,

when the Test key is pressed, the machine will continue

to fold. When the Start/Stop key is pressed, the

machine will start to fold after the stopper is returned to

the previous position

Note:

When the stopper is moved more then a few mm, it

will be convenient to use the +/-key.

Adjusting Table 1

Press the Select key and select the Table 1 stopper

move mode. Next press the +/- key and move the

stopper to the desired position.

Adjusting Table 2

Press the Select key and select the Table 2 stopper

move mode. Next press the +/- key and move the

stopper to the desired position.

Fine Adjustments for Table 1

Single

fold

Gate

fold

Letter

fold

Zigzag

fold

Fold type Plane (A)

Table 1 is not used

Long

Short

Long

Short

Long

Direction to turn the Table 1

fine adjustment knob

Short

Double

parallel

fold

Fold-ou

Long

Short

Long

Short

Fine Adjustments for Table 2

Single

fold

Gate

fold

Letter

fold

Fold type Plane (B)

Long

Short

Long

Short

Long

Short

Direction to turn the Table 2 fine

adjustment knob

Zigzag

fold

Double

parallel

fold

Fold-ou

Long

Short

Long

Short

Long

Short

(9)Storing Custom Folds in Memory

(A)Memory Storage

Custom fold types can be stored into the fold type keys in replacement of the factory set fold types.

Adjust Table 1 and 2 for desired fold

Setting Table 1

Setting Table 2

Press the select key and select the Stopper Move mode of table 2. Press + or - keys to move the stopper to a desirable position. (The position of the stopper is indicated on the counter display.)

Table 1

Table 2

Storing the fold into Memory

Select the fold type key the storage will be input. Press and hold the Store key, release immediately when the alarm rings once.

The lamp of the fold type key selected will be blinking.

(B)Cancellation of Memory

Canceling the storage of a custom fold:

Note:

If the memory is cancelled, the standard type of fold set by the manufacturer can be performed.

Select the fold-key memory to be cancelled.

Note:

The lamp of the key for which the storage is made

flashes.

Press and hold the Clear/Reset key, release

immediately when the alarm rings once.

The lamp for the fold key will stop blinking when the

memory has been cancelled.

Note:

To return to the factory setting turn the machine “on”

and “off”, select a different fold type or press that key

again.

(C)Cancellation of total storage

Canceling all the stored keys

Note: If the memory is cancelled, the standard type of fold set by the manufacture

can be performed.

Press and hold the Clear/Reset key, release

immediately when the alarm rings twice.

The lamps for the fold keys will go out when the

memory has been cancelled.

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