Formax FD 574 Operator's Manual

FD 574
Tabletop Cut-Sheet Cutter

5/2018

OPERATOR MANUAL

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Cut Sheet Cutter FD 574.
To ensure safe and effi cient prolonged use of this machine, read and thoroughly understand
this manual before using the machine.
After using this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place to reference.

Symbols in this manual

: Introduces instructions for correct operation and maintenance of the

machine. If these instructions are ignored, the machine may not be able to
operate at optimum performance or may break down.

: Introduces restrictions for correct operation of the machine.

: Introduces information that is useful for operation and maintenance of the

machine, or information about the machine’s performance, etc.

(→ P.00 “xxxx”)

: Indicates the page number and item containing related information.

PLEASE NOTE

In the interests of upgrading our product, specifi cations 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 distributor or dealer for clarifi cation.

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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 labels affi xed to the machine.
These symbols and pictures provide warnings and instructions to prevent danger to you or
other personnel, and to prevent damage to offi ce 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.

CAUTION

Indicates a medium degree of potential danger. If the caution is ignored, medium injury or
damage to property may result.

<Examples of Pictorial Symbols>

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

● If the machine is used after foreign matter (metal fragments, water, or liquid) has

entered the machine, this may result in fi re or electric shock.

→ Turn the 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 fi re or electric shock.

→Turn the power switch OFF, and then remove the power plug from the outlet.

Contact the sales distributor.

● Do not insert or drop metal, fl ammable material, or other matter through the
ventilation holes into the machine interior.

→Doing so may result in fi re or electric shock.

● Do not place fl ower vases, fl owerpots, cups, or water containers (including metal

containers) on top of the machine.

→Fire or electric shock may result if liquid spills inside the machine.

WARNING

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● Caution for Grounding

WARNING

● Use only the power cord that is provided among the accessories.
Insert the power cord plug fi rmly 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, fi re or electric shock could
result.

● Caution for Power Supply and Power Cord

WARNING

● Do not use a source voltage other than that specifi ed.
Do not connect two or more loads to a single outlet.

→Doing so may result in fi re or electric shock.

● Be sure to remove dust on the power plug and/or the outlet.

Using these without removing dust may have minute electric current fl ow to the
surface due to the humidity and cause a fi re due to the heat.

→It may cause a fi re or electric shock.

● Do not insert or remove the power plug with wet hands.
→Doing so may result in fi re or electric shock.

● 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 fi re 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 fi re or electric shock.

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● Prohibition of Disassembly or Modifi cation

WARNING

● Do not modify the machine.

→Doing so may result in fi re 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

WARNING

● Do not place the machine in a humid or dusty area.
→Doing so may result in fi re or electric shock.

CAUTION

● Before moving the machine, remove the power plug from the outlet.
→ If the cord is damaged, this may result in fi re or electric shock.

● Do not place the machine in an unstable position such as on an unsteady table or

sloping area.

→If the machine drops or falls over, it may result in injury.

● Do not place the machine in a place subject to direct sunlight or heating equipment

such as a stove.

● 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 creasing.

● Leave the power cord unplugged when the machine is not used for a long period.
→Insulation may deteriorate and cause an electrical fi re.

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● Caution for Cleaning

CAUTION

● Before cleaning the machine, turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord.
→If the machine is activated accidentally, injury may result.

● Do not use fl ammable sprays or solvents inside or near the machine.
→Gas may accumulate inside the machine causing a fi re or explosion.

● Preventing Injury to Hands or Fingers

WARNING

● The center slitter contains uncovered blades. Keep your hands or fi ngers off inside

those.

● Use tweezers or a similar tool to remove jammed paper.
Before removing jammed paper, be sure to unplug the power cord in order to
prevent an electric shock.

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Locations of Warning Labels

Keep the WARNING and CAUTION labels clean at all times.
If labels become damaged or come off, contact our service personnel.

<Paper infeed side>

1.

3.

2.

U80001

U80002A

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<Paper ejection side>

1.

<Paper ejection side
(without rear cover)>

U80003

4.

No. Part No. Name Q'ty

1. J4-Y4040 CAUTION LABEL 2

2. M7-T3030 WARNING LABEL 1

3. K9-T1390 WARNING LABEL 2

4. L8-T1070 WARNING LABEL 1

U80004

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<Options>

Perforator (standard/micro) unit Center slitter unit

1.

1.

Open the top cover.

Upper plate (front)

U82313

Paper infeed side

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2.

No. Part No. Name Q'ty

1. J4-Y4050 WARNING LABEL 1

2. L8-T1070 WARNING LABEL 1

Contents

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Introduction
Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe)

Safety Precautions
Locations of Warning Labels

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Before Using This Machine

Part Names and Their Functions

Appearance (Paper Infeed Side)
Appearance (Paper Ejection Side)
Control Panel
LCD Panel

Turning Power ON/OFF

Turing Power ON
Turning Power OFF

Acceptable Paper

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Basic Operation

Procedure for Using the Machine
About Display Screens

Standby Screen
Menu Selection Screen
Function Setting Screen

Preparation Before Use

Setting the Support Tray
Loading the Paper
Adjusting Feed Pressure according to Paper Thickness
Aligning the Paper Retaining Plates

Basic Operation

Menu Selection
Direct Processing
Standard JOB
Taking Out the Cut Paper

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Chapter 3

Menu Selection

Custom JOB

Memory No. and JOB Details

Auto Cut

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Contents

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Using Useful Functions

Function Settings

1. Double Feed Detection

2. Slitter/Perforation

3. Preset Counter

4. Speed

5. Downstream Unit

6. Cut Position Adjustment

7. JOB Display

8. Auto Power Off

9. Exit

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Optional Equipment

How to Use Center Slitter Unit

Using as a Slitter
Using as a Gutter Defl ector

How to Use Perforator (Standard/Micro) Unit

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Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Troubleshooting

If Trouble Occurs
When Messages Appear
Corrective Action for Paper Jams

How to Remove Jammed Paper from Infeed Area
How to Remove Jammed Paper from Center Area or Cutter Unit

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Daily Maintenance

Daily Maintenance

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Specifi cations

Specifi cations

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Chapter

1

1

Before Using This Machine

This chapter contains essential information such as the names of the machine
parts, the names and functions of keys on the control panel, and the acceptable
paper etc. Please be sure to read this chapter carefully before using the
machine.

Before Using This Machine

Part Names and Their Functions

Appearance (Paper Infeed Side)
Appearance (Paper Ejection Side)
Control Panel
LCD Panel

Turning Power ON/OFF

Turing Power ON
Turning Power OFF

Acceptable Paper

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Part Names and Their Functions

Appearance (Paper Infeed Side)

3456

1134

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8910

No.

1 Feed tray Load paper on this tray.

2 Support tray

3 Paper feed guides

4 Curl stopper roller Use this to hold down the paper curl.

5 Top cover

6 Feed pressure lever

7 Paper set lever

8 Paper feed roller unit Feeds the paper into the machine.

9 Power switch

10 Inlet Insert the female plug of the supplied power cord into this inlet.
11 Control panel Use the keys on this panel to operate the machine.

Name

Function

Open this tray when loading the paper. Close the tray when not
used.

Set the position of these guides according to the width of the
paper.

Open this cover when aligning the paper retaining plates,
removing jammed paper or aligning such optional equipment as
the perforator or the center slitter. The machine cannot operate
with this cover opened.

Adjusts paper feed pressure according to paper thickness.
Usually set this lever to “NORMAL PAPER”.

Lower this lever before loading the paper on the feed tray.
After setting the paper properly, lift this lever for operation.

Press the “ I ” side of the switch to turn on the power .
Press the “ O ” side of the switch to turn off the power.

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Part Names and Their Functions

U80004B

Appearance (Paper Ejection Side)

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1

1

Before Using This Machine

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No. Name Function

1 Stacker Receives the ejected paper.
2 Ejection guide Set these guides according to the width of the paper.
3 Paper stopper Set this stopper according to the length of the paper.

4 Rear cover

Open this cover to remove any paper jammed in the cutter unit.
The machine cannot operate with this cover opened.

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Part Names and Their Functions

Control Panel

1

MENU

OK

CLEAR
RETURN

234

TEST

JOG

START

56 7 8 9 10

No. Name Function

STOP

U80005E

1 LCD panel Displays various messages.

2 TEST key Performs proof feed. (one sheet)

3

4

5

6 MENU/OK key

7

8

9 START key

10 STOP key

JOG REVERSE

key

JOG FORWARD

key

MENU LEFT

key

MENU RIGHT

key

CLEAR/RETURN
key

The paper is fed backward slowly while this key is pressed.

The paper is fed forward slowly while this key is pressed.

When selecting menu, pressing this key selects leftward item dis­played on the LCD. When setting number, it decrements the number.

Displays the menu selection screen.
Determines the selected setting.

When selecting mode, pressing this key selects rightward item dis­played on the LCD. When setting number, it increments the number.

Press to cancel selection or to clear the number.

Press to start operation.
* This key is inactive when an error is displayed.

Press to stop operation.
Press to return the display to the standby screen.
While this key is pressed, the LCD panel displays the counter.
While this key is pressed with an optional unit connected, the
machine performs the optional operation.

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Part Names and Their Functions

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LCD Panel

•Standby Screen

<Display without Preset Counter> <Display with Preset Counter>

123 324

1

1

Before Using This Machine

A4 3 pcs

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MENU

No. Name Function

1 Counter Displays the current number of sheets that have been processed.

2 Processing mode Displays the current processing mode.

3 Settings Displays the current function settings.

4 Counter

OK

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CLEA
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Displays the current number of sheets that have been processed and
the number of sheets that is set by the Preset Counter.

A4 3 pcs

123/456shts

MENU

OK

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CLEA
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Turning Power ON/OFF

2

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Turing Power ON

Insert the female plug of the power cord supplied into
the ‘inlet’ on the paper infeed side of the machine.

Insert the male plug of the power cord into the out­let (three-slot).

WARNING

● Insert the power cord plug securely into an outlet,
so that proper electrical contact is effected.

If grounding is imperfect and electrical leakage
occurs, fi re or electric shock could result.

Female plug
of power cord

Male plug of

Male plug of

the power

power cord

supply cord

Inlet

U80021

Outlet

U80505E

Press the ‘ I ’ side on the power switch to turn
the power ON.

When the power is turned ON, the LCD panel
displays the screen that appeared when the
power was last turned ON.

Make sure that the LCD panel displays the standby
screen.

A4 3 pcs

1234shts

MENU

OK

U8003

******

CLEA
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Turning Power OFF

Press the ‘O ’ side on the power switch to turn
the power OFF.

Turning Power ON/OFF

1

1

The power to the machine turns off and the panel
display disappears.

Before Using This Machine

U80033

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Acceptable Paper

Paper size

Length : 110 - 420 mm (4.334 - 17 inches)
Width : 106 - 364 mm (4.1764 - 14.3416 inches)

Paper weight

58-157 gsm (50 - 135 kg)

Feed tray capacity

500 sheets (paper weight : 55 kg/64 gsm, bond paper)
Capacity varies depending on paper alignment or curl.

The following types of paper cannot be used.

* Paper with fi le-binding holes
* Paper with staples and/or clips attached
* Paper with markedly curling ends/sides, or folds
* Carbon-backed paper
* Paper with smaller pieces of glued paper
* Paper with glue or adhesive applied to sticker or label and so on.

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Chapter

2

Basic Operation

This chapter describes basic operations from preparation before use until taking
out the cut paper.

Procedure for Using the Machine
About Display Screens

Standby Screen
Menu Selection Screen
Function Setting Screen

Preparation Before Use

Setting the Support Tray
Loading the Paper
Adjusting Feed Pressure according to Paper Thickness
Aligning the Paper Retaining Plates

Basic Operation

Menu Selection
Direct Processing
Standard JOB
Taking Out the Cut Paper

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Basic Operation

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Procedure for Using the Machine

Preparation Before Use..............Setting the Support Tray (→ P.13)

Loading the Paper (→ P.13)
Adjusting Feed Pressure according to Paper Thickness
(→ P.15)
Aligning the Paper Retaining Plates (→ P.16)

Turning Power ON........................Turning Power ON/OFF (→ P.6)

(When you install the options, perform the setting.)

Selecting Direct Processing (
Select from among processing mode

displayed on the LCD panel.

Select from the menu

Standard JOB (→ P.19)
Custom JOB (→ P.24)
Auto Cut (→ P.31)
Function Settings (→ P.36)

→ P.11, P.18 )

Function Settings

1. Double Feed Detection (→ P.37)

2. Slitter/Perforation (→ P.38)

3. Preset Counter (→ P.39)

4. Speed (→ P.40)

5. Downstream Unit (→ P.41)

6. Cut Position Adjustment (→ P.42)

7. JOB Display (→ P.43)

8. Auto Power Off (→ P.45)

9. Exit (→ P.46)

Operation starts.

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Operation fi nishes.

Taking Out the Cut Paper (→ P.22)

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About Display Screens

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R
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Standby Screen

● When the power is turned ON, the LCD panel
displays the screen that appeared when the power
was last turned ON.

A4 3 pcs

1234shts

MENU

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Selecting Direct Processing

Each time you press the MENU LEFT key or

MENU RIGHT key, the LCD panel sequentially

displays the processing mode previously used.

Display the processing mode that you want to use
and press the START key. Operation starts.

If you press the TEST key, proof feed (one sheet) is
performed.

Menu Selection Screen

A4 3 pcs

1234shts

MENU

OK

OK

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Basic Operation

When the standby screen is displayed, press the
MENU/OK key. The menu selection screen appears.

Press the
key to select menu (Standard, Custom, Auto Cut,
Func. Set) and press the MENU/OK key.

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key or STOP key
when the menu selection screen appears, the display
returns to the standby screen.

MENU LEFT key or MENU RIGHT

Standard Custom
Auto Cut Func. Set

MENU

OK

CLEA
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About Display Screens

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Function Setting Screen

When the menu selection screen is displayed, select
‘Func. Set’ and press the MENU/OK key. The function
setting screen appears.

Function(1/9)

1. DBL FD detect.

►

Each time you press the

MENU RIGHT key, the

following function settings appear in order.

1. DBL FD detect. (Double feed detection)

2. SLT/PER (Slitter/Perforation)

3. Preset counter

4. Speed

5. Downstream unit

6. Cut pos. adj. (Cut position adjustment)

7. JOB display

8. Auto power off

9. Exit (Returns to the menu selection screen)

Each time you press the

MENU LEFT key, the

above function settings appear in reverse order.

Display the function setting that you want to use and
press the MENU/OK key.

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key when the
function setting screen is displayed, the display
returns to the menu selection screen.

If you press the STOP key when the function setting
screen is displayed, the display returns to the standby
screen.

MENU

OK

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Preparation Before Use

The following describes preparation before use.

Setting the Support Tray

Open the support tray.

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Basic Operation

U80023

Loading the Paper

Lower the paper set lever.

Loosen the fi xing screws of the paper feed guides
to move the paper feed guides to each side.

Take a stack of paper, fl ip through it to loosen up
sheets, and straighten up the edges of the stack on
a level surface.

Be sure to loosen up the paper sheets before load­ing the stack on the tray.
Otherwise, paper feed errors or jams may occur.

Paper feed guides

Paper set lever

U80025

U80024

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Preparation Before Use

Load the paper on the feed tray.

Position the paper feed guides according to the
paper width and secure with the fi xing screws.

Position the paper approximately in the middle of
the feed tray. Otherwise, the paper may not be fed
in a straight line, resulting in paper feed errors or
jams.

Raise the paper set lever.

U80025B

Put down the curl stopper rollers on the paper.

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Preparation Before Use

Adjusting Feed Pressure according to Paper Thickness

Set the feed pressure lever according to the paper
thickness. The ‘NORMAL PAPER’ position is the
reference position.

● For thin paper: Set the feed pressure lever to the
‘LIGHT PAPER’ position.

● For thick paper: Set the feed pressure lever to the

‘HEAVY PAPER’ position.

In the following cases, adjust the feed pressure
according to the feeding condition of the paper.

● If two or more sheets of paper are fed at one time:

Set the lever to the ‘LIGHT PAPER’ position, or
lower the lever one rank from the present position.

HEAVY
PAPER

NORMAL
PAPER

LIGHT

PAPER

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2

Basic Operation

● If no paper is fed due to slips:

Set the lever to the ‘HEAVY PAPER’ position, or
raise the lever one rank from the present position.

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Preparation Before Use

Aligning the Paper Retaining Plates

Open the top cover.

Loosen the four thumbscrews and move the paper
retaining plates as shown below.

● Two outer plates: Move each of them to
each end of the paper.

● Two inner plates: Move them so that they
are evenly spaced between the outer plates.

Thumbscrews

Top cover

U80028

Paper retaining plates

U80029

Be sure to place the four slide plates under the
paper retaining plates.

After positioning the plates, secure them with the
thumbscrews.

When using any of the following options, follow the
instructions in chapter 5.

● Center slitter unit

● Perforator (standard/micro) unit

Slide plates

Paper feed side

Slide plates

U80034

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Preparation Before Use

Close the top cover.

上カバー

Top cover

U80031

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2

Basic Operation

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Basic Operation

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Menu Selection

● Direct Processing: → P.18

● Standard JOB: → P.19

● Custom JOB: → P.24

● Auto Cut: → P.31

● Function Settings: → P.36

Direct Processing

Processing modes previously used are displayed on the standby screen.
You can use the displayed processing mode to easily perform processing without a new
setting.

Make sure that the LCD panel displays the standby
screen.

A4 3 pcs

1234shts

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Each time you press the

MENU RIGHT key, the LCD panel sequentially

displays the processing mode previously used.

Display the processing mode that you want to
use and press the START key to perform the
processing. All the papers loaded on the feed tray
are processed.
To stop the operation, press the STOP key.

If you press the TEST key, proof feed (one sheet)is
performed.

When you want to specify the number of sheets to
process, refer to ‘3. Preset Counter’ in chapter 4.

MENU LEFT key or

MENU

A4 3 pcs

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MENU

OK

OK

CLEA
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Basic Operation

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R
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Standard JOB

You can select paper size and the number of pieces from the pre-programmed data.

Make sure that the LCD panel displays the standby
screen.
(Right fi gure: Standby screen

The preset counter is not set.)

Press the MENU/OK key to display the menu
selection screen.

A4 3 pcs

1234shts

MENU

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OK

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2

Basic Operation

‘Press MENU key to select cut.’ appears only on the
initial screen at the time when you fi rst turn on the
machine.
Press the MENU/OK key. Then follow step

(Right fi gure: Initial screen (factory setting))

Press the
RIGHT key to select ‘Standard’ and press the
MENU/OK key.
(Right fi gure: Menu selection screen)

If you press the STOP key or CLEAR/RETURN key,
the display returns to the standby screen.

MENU LEFT key or MENU

.

Press MENU/OK key
to select cut.

MENU

CLEA
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Standard Custom
Auto Cut Func. Set

MENU

CLEA
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Basic Operation

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R
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Select paper size.

You can select from among A3, A4, A5, B4, B5,
14 inches, 11 inches, and 8.5 inches.

Press the
RIGHT key to select paper size and press the
MENU/OK key.

MENU LEFT key or MENU

Paper size ?

►

A4

►

MENU

OK

CLEA
RETU

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key, the display
returns to the menu selection screen.

If you press the STOP key, the display returns to the
standby screen.

Select paper orientation.

Press the

MENU LEFT key or the MENU
RIGHT key to select paper orientation and press the
MENU/OK key.

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key, the display
returns to the previous screen in step

.

If you press the STOP key, the display returns to the
standby screen.

Paper orientation for A3 paper is ‘

‘ only.

→

You cannot select paper orientation for A3 size.

Paper orientation?

→→

MENU

OK

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Select the number of pieces to be cut.

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Basic Operation

● Settable number of pieces
No Cut
A3 : 2 to 7 pcs.
A4 : 2 to 5 pcs.
A4R : 2 to 3 pcs.
A5 : 2 to 3 pcs.
A5R : 2 pcs.
B4 : 2 to 6 pcs.
B4R : 2 to 4 pcs.
B5 : 2 to 4 pcs.
B5R : 2 to 3 pcs.
14 inches : 2 to 6 pcs.
11 inches : 2 to 5 pcs.

8.5 inches : 2 to 4 pcs.

Press the
RIGHT key to select the number of pieces and
press the MENU/OK key.

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key, the display
returns to the previous screen in step

MENU LEFT key or MENU

.

Cut into ?
3pcs

MENU

OK

CLEA
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2

Basic Operation

The setting that was just made appears on the LCD
panel.

1. If you press the TEST key, proof feed (one
sheet) is performed.
Check whether the sheet is correctly cut.

• To cut paper in custom dimensions, refer to

Saving’ of ‘Custom JOB’ in chapter 3.

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• To make a fi ne adjustment of cut position, refer

to ‘6. Cut Position Adjustment’ in chapter 4.

A4 3 pcs

1234shts

MENU

OK

TEST

CLEAR
RETURN

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Basic Operation

2. Press the START key to start operation.

All the papers loaded on the feed tray are
processed.

To stop the operation, press the STOP key.

When you want to specify the number of sheets,
refer to ‘3. Preset Counter’ in chapter 4.

Taking Out the Cut Paper

Take out the cut papers from the stacker.

● If the stacker becomes full during operation

Press the STOP key to stop the operation and
take out the cut papers from the stacker.
Then press the START key to resume the
operation.

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Menu Selection

This chapter desicribes the operation menu other than Standard JOB described
in chapter 2.

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Menu Selection

Custom JOB

Memory No. and JOB Details

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To cut paper in custom size other than the Standard JOB, save the paper size and cut size
that you want to set, and retrieve the memory No.

When the standby screen is displayed, press
the MENU/OK key to display the menu selection
screen.

Standard Custom
Auto Cut Func. Set

(Right fi gure: Menu selection screen)

Press the

MENU LEFT key or MENU
RIGHT key to select ‘Custom’ and press the MENU/
OK key.

(Right fi gure: ‘Custom’ is selected.)

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key or STOP key,
the display returns to the standby screen.

Press the

MENU LEFT key or MENU RIGHT
key to select the processing mode and press the
MENU/OK key.

MENU

OK

Standard Custom
Auto Cut Func. Set

MENU

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RTRV: Retrieves saved custom JOB.

Go to step

.

SAVE: Saves new custom JOB.

Go to step

.

DLT: Deletes saved custom JOB.

Go to step

.

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key, the display
returns to the menu selection screen.

If you press the STOP key, the display returns to the
standby screen.

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Custom JOB

1. Each time you press the
or

MENU RIGHT key, memory no., number of

MENU LEFT key

pieces, and paper length sequentially appear.
Display the memory no. that you want to select
and press the MENU/OK key.
If no JOB is saved, ‘Unsaved’ appears.

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key, the display
returns to the previous screen in step

.
If you press the STOP key, the display returns to
the standby screen.

2. The selected JOB appears.
If you press the TEST key, proof feed (one sheet)
is performed.
If you press the START key, the operation starts.

Retrieve JOB

M00:

3:

297.0

MENU

OK

M00: 3:297.0mm

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Saving

1. Press the

MENU LEFT key or MENU
RIGHT key to select the memory no. to save and
press the MENU/OK key.
You can save up to 100 JOBs (M00 to M99).

2. If no JOB is saved, ‘M** Unsaved’ appears.

Select JOB No.

M

Saved

**

MENU

OK

Select JOB No.

M

Unsaved

**

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3. When any data is already saved, ‘M** Saved’
appears.

When you select a memory no. that is already
saved, ‘Saved JOB’ appears.

To overwrite the data, press the
key or
and press the MENU/OK key.

To save the data with different memory no., select
‘Cancel’ and press the MENU/OK key.

MENU RIGHT key to select ‘Overwrite’

MENU LEFT

Select JOB No.

Saved

M

**

MENU

OK

Saved JOB
Overwrite Cancel

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MENU LEFT key or MENU

RIGHT key to set the paper length (mm).

Each time you press the

MENU RIGHT key,
the value increases in increments of 0.1 mm.
Each time you press the

MENU LEFT key, the
value decreases in increments of 0.1 mm.
You can set the value in the range of 110.0 to

420.0 mm.
After setting is complete, press the MENU/OK
key.

5. Press the

MENU LEFT key or MENU
RIGHT key to set the distance from the paper
leading edge to the fi rst cut position.
After setting is complete, press the MENU/OK
key.

Paper length ?

.

*** *

mm

►

MENU

OK

Cut No.1 length?

.

.

*** *

mm

►

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You can set cut position in the range of
‘0.1 to (paper length-0.1 mm)’ except for
the following ranges.

Unavailable ranges:

• 17.1 to 54.9 mm from the leading edge of
the paper

• 17.0 to 55.0 mm from the trailing edge of
the paper

Paper feed direction

This area is not available.

Custom JOB

17.1mm from
the leading
edge

54.9mm from

the leading

edge

3

6. Press the

MENU LEFT key or
MENU RIGHT key to set the distance from
the paper leading edge to the second cut
position. After setting is complete, press the
MENU/OK key.

You can set cut position in the range of ‘(fi rst
cut position+0.1) to (paper length-0.1 mm)’
except for the following ranges.

Unavailable ranges:

• (fi rst cut position+17.1) to (fi rst cut position
+54.9 mm)’

* 17.0 to 55.0 mm from the trailing edge of

the paper

This area is not available.

Paper feed direction

This area is not available.

55.0mm from
the trailing

edge

17.0mm from
the trailing
edge

First cut
positon

First cut
positon
+17.1mm

First cutt

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+54.9mm

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If you do not set the second cut, enter
‘0.0 mm’ and press the MENU/OK key.
The ‘Save ?’ screen in step

appears.

This area is not available.

55.0mm from
the trailing

edge

17.0mm from
the trailing

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7. Set the third and its following cut position in the
same way as step 6.
After each setting is complete, press the MENU/
OK key.

Cut No.* length?

0.0 mm

►

MENU

After the last cut position is set, enter ‘0.0 mm’
and press the MENU/OK key.

8. Press the

MENU LEFT key or MENU
RIGHT key to select whether to save the JOB
(Yes) or not (No).

If you select ‘Yes’ and press the MENU/OK key,
the data is saved with the memory no. currently
selected.

If you select ‘No’ and press the MENU/OK key,
the data is not saved and the display returns to
the screen in step 1.

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key in the
middle of the saving procedure, the display
returns to the previous one.
If you press the STOP key, the data is not saved
and the display returns to the standby screen.

Save ?

Yes No

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saved.

Saving

Please wait

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Deleting

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Custom JOB

1. Press the

MENU LEFT key or MENU
RIGHT key to select the memory no. that you
want to delete.
Then press the MENU/OK key.

If no data is saved, ‘Unsaved’ appears.

2. ‘M** Clear?‘ appears.

Select JOB No.

M

Saved

**

MENU

OK

Select JOB No.

Unsaved

M

**

MENU

OK

M** Clear ?

Yes No

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3. If you select ‘Yes’ and press the MENU/OK key,
‘Clearing’ appears. Then the selected memory no.
is deleted and the ‘Custom JOB’ screen appears.

If you select ‘No’ and press the MENU/OK key,
the memory no. is not deleted and the display
returns to the screen in step 1.

MENU

OK

Clearing

Please wait

MENU

OK

Select JOB No.

Saved

M

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Custom JOB

Memory No. and JOB Details

You can use the form below for your convenience.

Memory No.

Paper Length

Cut No.1 Cut No.2 Cut No.3 Cut No.4 Cut No.5 Cut No.6 Cut No.7

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When a single sheet of paper is fed, the machine automatically measures the paper length
and performs cut operation by specifying the number of cuts.

When the LCD panel displays the standby screen,
press the MENU/OK key to display the menu
selection screen.

Standard Custom
Auto Cut Func. Set

(Right fi gure: Menu selection screen)

Press the
RIGHT key to select ‘Auto Cut’ and press the
MENU/OK key.

(Right fi gure: ‘Auto Cut’ is selected.)

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key or the STOP
key, the display returns to the standby screen.

Load the paper on the feed tray and press the
MENU/OK key.

If an optional center slitter unit, perforator (standard)
unit, or perforator (micro) unit is installed, move
the ‘upper blade unit’ to either side. Otherwise the
paper will be cut.

MENU LEFT key or MENU

MENU

OK

Standard Custom
Auto Cut Func. Set

MENU

Load paper and
press MENU/OK key.

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If an optional straight conveyor is connected, lift up
the ‘roller unit’ so that the measured paper does not
bend when ejected.

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‘Measuring’ appears.

A single sheet of paper is fed into the machine and

Measuring

Please wait

paper length is measured, and the paper is ejected
into the stacker without cutting.

MENU

OK

Error message appears and operation cannot be performed in the following cases.

● No paper is loaded.
→ “Load paper.”

● The paper set lever is at the lower position.
→ “Raise paper set lever.”

● Paper remains in the machine.
→ “Remove paper from infeed area.”

“Remove paper from cut area.”

● Paper jam
→ “Remove paper from ** area.”

● Paper length does not meet the specifi cations. (other than 110.0 to 420.0 mm)

→ “Paper is out of specifi cation.”

● The cover is open.
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Measured length appears for a few seconds.

Press the MENU RIGHT key to specify the num­ber of pieces to be cut and press the MENU/OK
key.

● Settable number of pieces

420.0 mm (A3) : 2 to 7 pcs.

297.0 mm (A4) : 2 to 5 pcs.

210.0 mm (A4R) : 2 to 3 pcs.

210.0 mm (A5) : 2 to 3 pcs.

148.5 mm (A5R) : 2 pcs.

364.0 mm (B4) : 2 to 6 pcs.

257.0 mm (B4R) : 2 to 4 pcs.

257.0 mm (B5) : 2 to 4 pcs.

182.0 mm (B5R) : 2 to 3 pcs.
14 inches : 2 to 6 pcs.
11 inches : 2 to 5 pcs.

8.5 inches : 2 to 4 pcs .

Length : 297.0mm

Please wait

MENU

OK

Cut into ?

2pcs

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Press the

MENU LEFT key or MENU RIGHT
key to select ‘Start’ or ‘Save’ and press the MENU/
OK key.

If you select ‘Start’, go to step
If you select ‘Save’, go to step

.

.

Cutting

1. Press the START key to start operation.

All the papers loaded on the feed tray are
processed.
To stop the operation, press the STOP key.

● When you want to specify the number of
sheets, refer to “3. Preset Counter” in chapter 4.

2. In any of the following cases, saved automatic
cut data is deleted.

● When cut dimensions are manually changed

using the

MENU LEFT key or MENU

RIGHT key.

● When cut dimensions are changed by selecting

‘Standard JOB’ or ‘Retrieve JOB’.

● When the power is turned off.

Start operation ?

Start Save

MENU

OK

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Saving

1. Press the

MENU LEFT key or MENU
RIGHT key to select memory no. and press the
MENU/OK key.

If you select saved memory no., go to step 2.
If you select unsaved memory no, go to step 3.

Select JOB No.

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2. When you select saved memory no., the
confi rming display whether to overwrite the data
appears.

Saved JOB

Overwrite Cancel

►

Press the

MENU LEFT key or MENU
RIGHT key to select ‘Overwrite’ or ‘Cancel’ and
press the MENU/OK key.

If you select ‘Cancel’ and press the MENU/OK
key, the display returns to the previous screen
without deleting the selected memory no.

If you select ‘Overwrite’ and press the MENU/OK
key, the saved data is overwritten.
Go to step 4.

(Right fi gure: ‘Saving’ screen)

3. When you select unsaved memory no., the
data is saved.

(Right fi gure: ‘Saving’ screen)

MENU

OK

Saving

Please wait

MENU

OK

Saving

Please wait

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4. After saving is complete, the job details of the
saved memory no. appear.

If you press the START key, operation starts.

If you press the MENU/OK key, menu selection
screen appears.

OK

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Chapter

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Using Useful Functions

This chapter describes operations using useful functions. You can use useful
functions depending on your needs.

4

Using Useful FunctionsUsing Useful Functions

Function Settings

1. Double Feed Detection

2. Slitter/Perforation

3. Preset Counter

4. Speed

5. Downstream Unit

6. Cut Position Adjustment

7. JOB Display

8. Auto Power Off

9. Exit

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The following describes how to select function.

When the standby screen is displayed, press the
MENU/OK key.

The menu selection screen appears.
Press the
RIGHT key to select ‘Func. Set’ and press the
MENU/OK key.

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key or STOP key,
the display returns to the standby screen.

MENU LEFT key or MENU

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Standard Custom
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The function setting screen appears.
Press the

MENU LEFT key or MENU

RIGHT key to select function that you want to use.

Functions appear in the following order.

1. DBL FD detect. ...... → P.37

2. SLT/PFR ................ → P.38

3. Preset counter ....... → P.39

4. Speed .................... → P.40

5. Downstream unit ... → P.41

6. Cut pos. adj. .......... → P.42

7. JOB display ........... → P.43

8. Auto power off ....... → P.45

9. Exit ........................ → P.46

Press the MENU/OK key.

When each function setting is complete, the display
returns to the function setting screen.

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1. DBL FD detect.

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If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key, the display
returns to the menu selection screen.

If you press the START key, the display returns to
the standby screen.

The following describes how to set each function.

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1. Double Feed Detection

This sets double feed detection according to the paper that you are using.

Default setting is ‘Mid’ (middle level).

Select ‘1. DBL FD detect.’ on the function setting
screen and press the MENU/OK key.

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key, the display
returns to the menu selection screen.

Function(1/9)

1. DBL FD detect.

Function Settings

►

MENU

If you press the STOP key, the display returns to the
standby screen.

Press the MENU LEFT key or MENU
RIGHT key to select double feed detection level.

OFF: Set to ‘Off’ when double feed detection is

not used.

Min: Set to ‘Min’ when ‘Double Feed’ appears

even though double feed does not occur.

Mid: Standard

Factory setting is ‘Mid’.

Max: Set to ‘Max’ when double feed is not

detected even though double feed occurs.

Press the MENU/OK key.
The setting is determined and the display returns to
the function setting screen in step

.

DBL FD detect.

Off Min Mid Max

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If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key, the display
returns to the function setting screen without
determining the setting.

If you press the STOP key, the display returns to the
standby screen without determining the setting.

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2. Slitter/Perforation

This function is set when a center slitter unit (optional) or perforator (standard/micro) unit
(optional) is connected.

When ‘ON’ is selected: If you press the TEST key once, the paper stops in front

of the slitter and you can check slit position by pressing
the
Pressing the TEST key again performs proof feed (one sheet).

When ‘OFF’ is selected: If you press the TEST key once, proof feed (one sheet) is

performed. You cannot check slit position.

Default setting is ‘OFF’.

Select ‘2. SLT/PFR’ on the function setting screen
and press the MENU/OK key.

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key, the display
returns to the menu selection screen.

JOG REVERSE key or JOG FORWARD key.

►

Function(2/9)

2.SLT/PFR

►

MENU

If you press the STOP key, the display returns to the
standby screen.

When you use a center slitter unit or perforator
(standard/micro) unit, press the

MENU RIGHT

key to select ‘ON’ and press the MENU/OK key.

If the center slitter unit or perforator (standard/
(micro) unit is not installed, select ‘OFF’ and press
the MENU/OK key.

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key, the display
returns to the function setting screen in step

.

If you press the STOP key, the display returns to the
standby screen.

SLT / PFR

OFF ON

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After setting is complete, the display returns to the
function setting screen in step

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3. Preset Counter

This function stops processing by the specifi ed number of sheets. When you want to
perform continuous processing, set the counter to ‘0’.

Default setting is ‘0’.

Select ‘3. Preset counter’ on the function setting
screen and press the MENU/OK key.

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key, the display
returns to the menu selection screen.

►

Function(3/9)

3. Preset counter

MENU

►

If you press the STOP key, the display returns to the
standby screen.

Press the
number of sheets.
Default setting is ‘0’.
You can set up to ‘999’.

To decrease the number, press the
LEFT key.

Continuously pressing the

MENU RIGHT key decreases or increases the

number continuously.

Pressing the CLEAR/RETURN key for a longer time
sets the number to ‘0’.

MENU RIGHT key to increase the

MENU

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Press the MENU/OK key.
The setting is determined and the display returns to
the function setting screen in step

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key, the display
returns to the function setting screen without
determining the setting.
If you press the STOP key, the display returns to the
standby screen.
(Right fi gure: Standby screen after setting ‘Preset

counter’.)

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key or STOP
key when the menu selection screen appears, the
display returns to the standby screen.

.

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4. Speed

This function sets processing speed of the machine.

Default setting is ‘Mid’ (middle speed).

Select ‘4. Speed’ on the function setting screen and
press the MENU/OK key.

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key, the display
returns to the menu selection screen.

►

Function(4/9)

4.Speed

MENU

►

If you press the STOP key, the display returns to the
standby screen.

Press the

MENU LEFT key or MENU RIGHT

key to select speed and press the MENU/OK key.

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key, the display
returns to the function setting screen in step

.

If you press the STOP key, the display returns to the
standby screen.

After setting is complete, the display returns to the
function setting screen in step

.

Speed

High Mid Low

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5. Downstream Unit

This function is set when an optional straight conveyor is connected.
The connected optional unit is automatically recognized. However, you can change the
setting manually.

• If the power to the machine is on when the optional unit is connected, the optional unit
is not recognized automatically. Be sure to turn off the power before connecting the
optional unit.

• If no optional unit is connected, ‘Stacker’ is set.

Select ‘5. Downstream unit’ on the function setting
screen and press the MENU/OK key.

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key, the display
returns to the menu selection screen.

►

Function(5/9)

5.Downstream unit

MENU

►

If you press the STOP key, the display returns to the
standby screen.

Press the MENU LEFT key or MENU
RIGHT key to select ‘Straight CNV’ and press the
MENU/OK key.

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key, the display
returns to the function setting screen in step

If you press the STOP key, the display returns to the
standby screen.

After setting is complete, the display returns to the
function setting screen in step

.

.

Downstream unit

Stacker

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If you turn off the power, remove the optional unit,
and then turn on the power again, ‘Stacker’ is
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6. Cut Position Adjustment

This function shifts cut position for value set on Cut Position Adjustment (Cut pos. adj.)
screen.
+ (plus) setting shifts cut position backward for value from the paper leading edge.

- (minus) setting shifts cut position forward for value from the paper leading edge.

Default setting is ‘0.0 mm’.

Select ‘6. Cut pos. adj.’ on the function setting
screen and press the MENU/OK key.

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key, the display
returns to the menu selection screen.

►

Function(6/9)

6.Cut pos. adj.

MENU

►

If you press the STOP key, the display returns to the
standby screen.

Press the MENU LEFT key or MENU
RIGHT key to set value and press the MENU/OK
key.

You can set in the range of ‘-15.0’ to ‘+15.0’ mm.

Pressing the

MENU RIGHT key once increases
the value by 0.1 mm.
Pressing the

MENU LEFT key once decreases

the value by 0.1 mm.

Pressing the CLEAR/RETURN key for a longer time
sets the value ‘0’.

(Right fi gure: Setting that shifts cut position by 12.3

mm backward.)

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key, the display
returns to the function setting screen in step

.

If you press the STOP key, the display returns to
the standby screen.

Cut pos. adj.

0.0mm

►

MENU

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►

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After setting is complete, the display returns to the
function setting screen in step

.

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7. JOB Display

Setting the display of processing mode (JOB details) that you do not use to ‘OFF’ (not
displayed) enables you to search processing mode easier. However, you cannot set the
display of saved Custom JOB to ‘OFF’.
Even if you set the display to ‘OFF’, if you select and perform the processing mode (JOB
details) in Standard JOB setting, the display setting is changed to ‘ON’ (displayed).

Select ‘7. JOB display’ on the function setting
screen and press the MENU/OK key.

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key, the display
returns to the menu selection screen.

►

Function(7/9)

7.JOB display

MENU

►

If you press the STOP key, the display returns to the
standby screen.

Press the MENU LEFT key or MENU
RIGHT key to select processing mode and press
the MENU/OK key.
(Right fi gure: ‘A4 2 pcs’ is selected.)

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key, the display
returns to the function setting screen in step

If you press the STOP key, the display returns to the
standby screen.

and marks on the LCD panel move to each
side of ‘ON OFF’ and it enables you to select ‘ON’
or ‘OFF’.

.

►

A4 2 pcs

ON OFF

MENU

OK

A4 2 pcs

►

ON OFF

►

►

CLEA
RETU

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CLEA
RETU

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4

Using Useful Functions

MENU

CLEA

OK

RETU

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Function Settings

R
R

Function Settings

Press the

MENU LEFT key or MENU
RIGHT key to select ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’ and press the
MENU/OK key.
(Right fi gure: ‘OFF’ is selected.)

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key, the display
returns to the function setting screen in step

.

If you press the STOP key, the display returns to
the standby screen.

After setting is complete, the display returns to the
processing mode selection screen in step

To continue the setting, repeat from step

.

.

To finish the setting, press the CLEAR/RETURN
key. The display returns to the function setting
screen in step

.

►

A4 2 pcs

ON OFF

MENU

►

CLEA
RETU

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Function Settings

R
R

R
R

8. Auto Power Off

This function automatically turns off the power to the machine if you do not touch the
control panel for a certain period of time.

Default setting is ‘15 minutes’.

Select ‘8. Auto power off’ on the function setting
screen and press the MENU/OK key.

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key, the display
returns to the menu selection screen.

►

Function(8/9)

8.Auto power off

MENU

►

If you press the STOP key, the display returns to
the standby screen.

‘Setting time’ appears on the LCD panel.

You can select setting time from among 0, 5, 15, 30
and 60 minutes.

Press the
RIGHT key to select setting time and then press the
MENU/OK key.

Selecting ‘0’ means that you do not use Auto power
off function.

If you press the CLEAR/RETURN key, the display
returns to the function setting screen in step

If you press the STOP key, the display return to the
standby screen.

MENU LEFT key or MENU

.

Auto power off

0 5 15 30 60min.

MENU

OK

CLEA
RETU

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CLEA
RETU

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4

Using Useful Functions

After setting is complete, the display returns to the
function setting screen in step .

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Function Settings

R
R

Function Settings

9. Exit

This fi nishes function setting.

Select ‘9. Exit’ on the function setting screen and
press the MENU/OK key.

The display returns to the menu selection screen.

►

Function(9/9)

9.Exit

MENU

►

CLEA
RETU

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Chapter

5

Optional Equipment

This chapter describes operations with an optional center slitter unit and perforator
(standard/micro) unit installed.

How to Use Center Slitter Unit

Using as a Slitter
Using as a Gutter Defl ector

How to Use Perforator (Standard/Micro) Unit

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How to Use Center Slitter Unit

WARNING

•

Take extreme care to keep your hands off the upper and lower blades of the center slitter unit

→ These exposed blades can injure you.

Using as a Slitter

Open the top cover and loosen the two hexagon
socket set screws in the collars with the hexagon
wrench supplied.

Move the lower blade unit to the cut position and
tighten the hexagon socket set screws with the
hexagon wrench.

Loosen the thumbscrew on the upper blade unit.

Move the upper blade unit to the lower blade unit (cut
position).

Top cover

Lower blade
unit

.

U80401

Thumb­screw

Press the upper blade unit against the lower blade
unit approx. 2 mm beyond the position where
the upper blade touches the lower blade, and
horizontally secure the unit with the thumbscrew.
Refer to ‘2. Slitter/Perforation’ in chapter 4 to set the
‘SLT/PFR’ to ‘ON’.

Close the top cover and select processing mode,
and then press the TEST key.
Paper is fed forward to the position of the upper
guide unit.

Use the

JOG FORWARD key and JOG

REVERSE key to check the cut position.

JOG FORWARD key: Feeds the paper

forward slowly.

JOG REVERSE key: Feeds the paper

backward slowly.

Press
approx.
2 mm

Collar

Lower
blade

Lower blade unit

Upper guide unit

WARNING

D0nottouchblade

Triangle
label

Spring

Upper
blade

U80402

Collar

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Press the TEST key again.
Proof feed (one sheet) is performed.
Check whether it is correctly cut.

Using as a Gutter Defl ector

How to Use Center Slitter Unit

TEST

A4 3 pcs

1234shts

MENU

CLEAR

OK

RETURN

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The following describes how to use the center slitter
as a gutter defl ector. (Example: in case of left side)

Open the top cover and move the two left-hand side
plates attached to the lower guide unit to the left
edge.

Loosen the two thumbscrews on the two left-hand
paper retaining plates that are attached to the upper
guide unit. Then move the two paper retaining
plates to the left edge, aligning to the slide plates
moved in step

Loosen the two hexagon socket set screws in the
two collars with the hexagon wrench supplied.

Move the lower blade unit to the position where
the cut papers are defl ected and then tighten the
two hexagon socket set screws with the hexagon
wrench.

.

Paper retaining plates

Slide plate

Press for
approx.
2 mm

Thumb­screw

Upper

blade
Triangle
label

U80405

U80402

5

5

Optional Equipment

Press the upper blade unit against the lower blade
unit approx. 2 mm beyond the position where
the upper blade touches the lower blade, and
horizontally secure the unit with the thumbscrew.

Attach the R guide unit to the shaft of the upper
guide unit, aligning the R guide unit to the left side
of the upper blade unit.

Minimum gutter width of R guide unit (gutter guide):

20.0 mm
Processable minimum paper width of R guide unit
(gutter guide): 148.5 mm (A5)

Collar

R guide unit

Lower
blade

Lower blade unit

Spring Collar

Upper blade unit

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How to Use Center Slitter Unit

Refer to ‘2. Slitter/Perforation’ in chapter 4 to set the
‘SLT/PFR’ to ‘ON’.

Close the top cover and select ‘No Cut’ on the
processing menu screen, and then press the TEST
key. The paper is fed forward to the position of the
upper guide unit.

Use the

JOG FORWARD key and JOG

REVERSE key to check the cut position.

JOG FORWARD key: Feeds the paper

forward slowly.

JOG REVERSE key: Feeds the paper

backward slowly.

Press the TEST key again.
Proof feed (one sheet) is performed.
Check whether it is correctly cut.

Upper blade unit

R guide unit

Paper

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How to Use Perforator (Standard/Micro) Unit

WARNING

•

Take extreme care to keep your hands off the upper blade of the perforator (standard/micro) unit

→ This exposed blade can injure you.

Open the top cover and loosen the hexagon socket
set screws on the cylinder with the hexagon wrench
supplied.

Move the cylinder to the perforating position and
tighten the hexagon socket set screw with the
hexagon wrench so that the screw perpendicularly
touches the fl at surface of the D-shaped cut of the
shaft to which the cylinder is attached.

Loosen the thumbscrew of the perforator unit.

Pressure
adj. knob

Move the perforator unit to the perforating position.

Top cover

Cylinder

U80401

Thumb­screw

WARNING

D0nottouchblade

Perfora­tion blade

Cylinder

.

5

5

Secure the perforator unit with the thumbscrew,
keeping the perforator unit in a horizontal position.

Turn the pressure adjustment knob to adjust the
pressure so that the perforation blade touches the
cylinder.

If it is getting harder to cut the paper, gradually
increase the pressure. If perforations cannot be
made even if the knob is turned to the ‘HIGH’
position, replace the perforation blade.

Turn the pressure adjustment knob to the ‘HIGH’
direction until the paper can be cut. Applying too
heavy force will wear the blade earlier.

Pressure adj. knob

LOW

HIGH

Optional Equipment

U80411

Thumbscrew

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How to Use Perforator (Standard/Micro) Unit

Refer to ‘2. Slitter/Perforation’ in chapter 4 to set the
‘SLT/PFR’ to ‘ON’.

Close the top cover and select processing mode,
and then press the TEST key. The paper is fed
forward to the position of the upper guide unit.

Use the

JOG FORWARD key and JOG

REVERSE key to check the cut position.

JOG FORWARD key: Feeds the paper

forward slowly.

JOG REVERSE key: Feeds the paper

backward slowly.

Press the TEST key again.
Proof feed (one sheet) is performed.
Check whether perforations are correctly made.

A4 3 pcs

1234shts

MENU

OK

TEST

CLEAR

RETURN

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Chapter

6

Troubleshooting

This chapter describes what to do when an error has occurred and how to deal
with paper jams and error messages.

If Trouble Occurs
When Messages Appear
Corrective Action for Paper Jams

How to Remove Jammed Paper from Infeed Area
How to Remove Jammed Paper from Center Area or Cutter Unit

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55
57
57
58

If Trouble Occurs

Failures may result from various causes. Listed below are major symptoms along with
corresponding check points and corrective actions. See the reference pages for more
information on the respective corrective actions. Contact service personnel if any symptom
is not cleared by the corrective action.

Symptom Check Point Corrective Action Page

Turning ON the power
switch will not supply the
power.

The machine does not
operate even when the
START key is pressed.

Paper is not cut properly. Is paper size set correctly? Set the paper size correctly.

Paper is not fed straight. Is the paper positioned

Is the plug of the power
cord connected?

Is the top cover closed? Close the top cover.

Is the rear cover attached? Attach the rear cover.

Is the feed tray raised? Raise the paper set lever.

Isn’t paper jammed? Check the JAM message on

Is paper thickness correct? Use paper with thickness speci-

in the middle of the feed
tray?

Connect the plug of the power
cord correctly.

the LCD panel, and remove the
jammed paper.

fi ed in the specifi cation. P.8

Replace the paper in the middle
of the feed tray, and set the pa­per guides correctly.

P. 6

─

─

P.13

P.55

P.19

others

P.13

Are the paper guides cor­rectly set to the width of
paper?

Take out the papers on the feed
tray, then jog and put them back.
Then set the paper guides again.

P.13

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When Messages Appear

Error messages appear on the LCD panel when the machine does not operate even when
the START key is pressed. Take corrective actions below and then press the STOP key.
The standby screen will appear and the machine will be ready for operation.

Error Message Status and Solution

Remove paper from
infeed area.

Status:
Solution:

Paper jam or paper remains in the infeed area
Remove the jammed paper in the infeed area and then press
the STOP key or CLEAR/RETURN key to clear the error
message.
(→P.57 “How to Remove Jammed Paper from Infeed Area”)

Remove paper from
cut area.

Load paper.

J1:Feed error

Check infeed area.

J2:JAM in CNV area

Check center area.

Status:
Solution:

Status:
Solution:

Status:
Solution:

Status:
Solution:

Paper jam in the cut area, or incorrect paper size
Remove the jammed paper in the cut area and then press the
STOP key or CLEAR/RETURN key to clear the error message.
Check paper size and set it again.
(→P.58 “How to Remove Jammed Paper from Center Area or
Cutter Unit”)

No paper on the feed tray
Load paper on the feed tray and then press the STOP key or
CLEAR/RETURN key to clear the error message.

Paper jam in the infeed area
Remove the jammed paper in the infeed area and then press
the STOP key or CLEAR/RETURN key to clear the error
message.
(→P.57 “How to Remove Jammed Paper from Infeed Area”)

Paper jam in the conveyor area
Remove the jammed paper in the conveyor area and then
press the STOP key or CLEAR/RETURN key to clear the error
message.

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Troubleshooting

J3:JAM in cut area

Remove paper from
cut area.

J4:Double feed

Check infeed area.

Status:
Solution:

Status:
Solution:

Paper jam in the cur area, or incorrect paper size
Remove the jammed paper in the cut area and then press the
STOP key or CLEAR/RETURN key to clear the error message.
Check paper size and set it again.
(→P.58 “How to Remove Jammed Paper from Center Area or
Cutter Unit”)

Two or more sheets of paper are fed at once in the infeed area.
Remove the jammed paper in the infeed area and then
press the STOP key or CLEAR/RETURN key to clear the
error message. If the error often occurs, contact our service
personnel.
(→P.57 “How to Remove Jammed Paper from Infeed Area”)

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When Messages Appear

Error Message Status and Solution

E1:CTR MTR Locked

Check cutter area.

Status:
Solution:

The cutter is locked due to a paper jam.
Solution: Remove the jammed paper in the cutter area and
then press the STOP key or CLEAR/RETURN key to clear the
error message.
Use paper of specifi ed thickness.
(→P.58 “How to Remove Jammed Paper from Center Area or
Cutter Unit”)

Top cover is open.

E2:Read error

Contact service
personnel.

E3:Write error

Contact service
personnel.

E4:Time-out error

Contact service
personnel.

Status:
Solution:

Status:
Solution:

Status:
Solution:

Status:
Solution:

The top cover is open.
Close the top cover.

Memory error
Make a note of Error Code (E2:Read error).
Turn off the power once, and then turn it on again.
If the problem still persists, turn off the power and contact our
service personnel.

Memory error
Make a note of Error Code (E3:Write error).
Turn off the power once, and then turn it on again.
If the problem still persists, turn off the power and contact our
service personnel.

Memory error
Make a note of Error Code (E4:Time-out error).
Turn off the power once, and then turn it on again.
If the problem still persists, turn off the power and contact our
service personnel.

Raise paper
set lever.

Paper is out of
specifi cation.

Rear cover
is open.

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Status:

Solution:

Status:
Solution:

Status:
Solution:

The START key or TEST key is pressed with the paper set
lever lowered.
Raise the paper set lever.
(→ P.14)

Thickness and/or length of paper are/is out of specifi cation.
Load paper of specifi ed thickness and length and then press
the STOP key.
(→P.8 “Acceptable Paper”)

The rear cover is not attached.
Attach the rear cover.

Corrective Action for Paper Jams

How to Remove Jammed Paper from Infeed Area

WARNING

Make sure that the power plug is disconnected from the outlet before putting your hand

•

close to any moving part to remove jammed paper.

Turn off the power switch and remove the power plug
from the outlet.

Open the top cover.

Remove the jammed paper in the direction as shown
in the fi gure.

Top cover

Jammed paper

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Troubleshooting

U80251

Insert the power plug into the outlet and turn on the
power switch.

Close the top cover.

Press the STOP key.
The JAM message disappears and the machine is
now ready for operation.

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Corrective Action for Paper Jams

How to Remove Jammed Paper from Center Area or Cutter Unit

WARNING

Make sure that the power plug is disconnected from the outlet before putting your hands

•

close to any moving part to remove jammed paper.

Never put your hands inside the cutter unit or slitter unit (optional). These units contain

•

dangerous cutting edges.

To remove jammed paper, use the tweezers supplied with the machine or an equivalent.

•

Using the
FORWARD key to remove jammed paper

JOG REVERSE key and JOG

1. Remove the paper by pressing the
REVERSE key to move it backward and the

JOG FORWARD key to move it forward.

* Using these keys may however make the paper

jam worse. Watch the condition of the jammed
paper as you operate the keys.

If the jammed paper cannot be removed by the
procedure described in step

1. Turn off the power switch, and remove the

power plug from the outlet.

2. Open the top cover.

3. Loosen the thumbscrews on the paper

retaining plates, move the plates to each side,
and then remove the jammed paper.

.

JOG

JOG

START

Jammed paper

Thumbscrews

STOP

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Top cover

U80252

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* If a center slitter unit (optional) or perforator
(standard/micro) unit (optional) is installed,
loosen the thumbscrews and move the paper
retaining plates to each side.

U80253

Corrective Action for Paper Jams

4. If paper is jammed in the cutter unit, remove
the two thumbscrews on the rear cover to
remove the cover.

5. Remove the jammed paper.

If paper is jammed in the cutter unit, use the
tweezers supplied to remove the paper.

(The colored part in the right fi gure is a cutter

unit.)

6. Attach the rear cover.

Thumbscrews

Rear cover

U80255

Cutter unit

U80256

7. Insert the power plug into the outlet and turn

on the power switch.

8. Press the STOP key.

The JAM message disappears, and the machine
is now ready for operation.

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Troubleshooting

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Chapter

7

Daily Maintenance

This chapter describes daily maintenance of the machine.

Daily Maintenance

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Daily Maintenance

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Daily Maintenance

Clean the machine periodically to maintain its performance.

WARNING

● Before cleaning, be sure to turn the power off, wait until the machine cools off
and unplug the power cord. Otherwise, fi re or electric shock may occur.

● Never remove covers on the machine or modify them.

● Do not spill water or any liquid inside of the machine. It may cause fi re or

electric shock. If it happens, contact our service personnel.

Clean the exterior in the following procedures.

1. Tightly wring a soft cloth that has been moistened with water or mild
detergent.

2. Wipe the exterior.

3. Wipe off the excess moisture on the exterior with a dry soft cloth.

Clean the sensor under the rubber rollers according to the following procedure.

1. Open the top cover.

2. Spray commercially available spray on the sensor or gently clean the sensor
with a cotton bud to remove paper dust.

WARNING

● Never use alcohol or solvent cleaner. It may tarnish or damage the exterior fi nish.

● Do not put diluted petroleum or insecticide. It may cause fi re.

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Dust accumulation may cause the machine to malfunction. Clean it periodically.
Contact our service personnel as for cleaning of inside of the machine.

Chapter

8

Specifi cations

This chapter describes the machine specifi cations.

Specifi cations

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Specifi cations

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Specifi cations

Model name Cut Sheet Cutter FD 574

Type Tabletop type cut sheet cutter

Paper size Length: 110 - 420 mm (4.334 - 17 inches)

Width: 106 - 364 mm (4.1764 - 14.3416 inches)

Paper weight 58 - 157 gsm (50 - 135 kg), 1 part/single sheet

Minimum cut size
(Length)

Maximum cut size
(Length)

Cutting method Guillotine cutter

Feeding method Rubber rollers

Load capacity 45 mm 500 sheets (55 kg/64 gsm, bond paper)

Cut accuracy +/- 0.5 mm

Cut size A3 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 cut)

Process speed Approx. 2,640 sheets/h (A4 3 cut, high-speed, no-slitter)

Stacker Dropping stacker

Stacker capacity Installed on the lower side: 75 mm, 800 sheets (55 kg/64 gsm)

Memory cut storage Up to 100 types

Memory cut paper size Length: 110 - 420 mm, Width: 106 - 364 mm

Memory cut limit 17.1 - 54.9 mm: Cannot be cut.

Display 144x32 dots LCD with backlight

55 mm (2.166 inches)
(0.1 - 17.0 mm: can be cut using memory cut stored except rear end

of the paper.)

210 mm (8.267 inches)
(210.0 - 419.9 mm: can be cut using memory cut stored)

Feeding pressure adjustment (3 steps)
* Feed support guide
* Curl stopper roller

* Not including last piece
* May not be guaranteed depending on operating conditions and
paper conditions.

A4 (2,3, 4, 5) A4R (2, 3)
A5 (2, 3) A5R (2)
B4 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) B4R (2, 3, 4)
B5 (2, 3, 4) B5R (2, 3)
14" (2, 3,4, 5, 6)
11" (2, 3, 4, 5)

8.5" (2, 3, 4)

Approx. 2,280 sheets/h (A4 3 cut, middle-speed, no-slitter)
Approx. 1,260 sheets/h (A4 3 cut, low-speed, no-slitter)
* Varies depending on slitter (with/without).
* Number of processed sheets varies depending on paper conditions.

Installed on the upper side: 35 mm, 400 sheets (55 kg/64 gsm)

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Model name Cut Sheet Cutter FD 574

Other features Interlock safety cover (top cover / rear cover)

Sheet counter (0 - 9999 sheets)
Cutter counter (0 - 9999 cuts)
Preset counter (0 - 999 sheets)
JOB display (ON/OFF)
Slitter checking mode
Auto select of fi nishing process (Standard, Straight conveyor)
Auto power off (OFF, 5, 15, 30, 60 min)
Cut position adjustment (-15.0 mm - 0 - +15.0 mm)
Process speed (3 steps)
Proof feed
Automatic cut up function (including the following conditions)
* Finished cut accuracy: +/-0.7 mm
* May not be guaranteed depending on use condition and paper
conditions.

Detections Cover (top cover / rear cover)

Paper empty
Paper feed lever
Paper feed error
Double feed (3 steps)
* May not be detected depending on print darkness and print pattern.
Paper conveyance error
Cutter lock

Optional equipment Center slitter unit

Gutter guide
Perforator (Standard/Micro) unit
Attachment kit
Straight conveyor
Cabinet

Dimensions In use: 795mm(W) × 575mm(D) × 250mm(H)

Folded: 600mm(W) × 575mm(D) × 280mm(H)

Weight 32 kg

Power supply 100-230 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 - 0.3 A

Power consumption
(100 V, 115 V, 230 V)

Operating temperature 10 - 30 degrees C

Operating humidity 40 - 70% (no condensing)

Standby: 13.2 W, 13.0 W, 13.0 W
In operation: 39.6 W, 39.2 W, 38.8 W (No options attached)
In operation: 34.6 W, 34.5 W, 34.0 W (with straight conveyor)

Specifi cations

8

Specifi cations

Specifi cations are subject to change without prior notice.

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