Formax FD 6100 User Manual
FD 6100
Folder/Inserter
OPERATOR MANUAL
FIRST EDITION
INTRODUCTION
Your folding and inserting machine enables you to fold documents, insert them into envelopes and seal the envelope flaps.
Small inserts business reply envelopes (BRE) can be added to
folded large format documents, or can be inserted individually,
without folding.
This user-friendly machine operates automatically and efficiently.
It makes short work of dispatching invoices, mass mailings,
payrolls, daily mail, etc.
The information contained in this guide will help you to get the
best use and productivity from your machine.
Its main features are:
- Two automatic feeder trays for large format documents (letter
up to legal)
- An automatic feeder tray for small inserts BRE.
- Easy vertical loading of the trays
- User-friendly, intuitive interface with memory enabling each
user to record and save details of the most frequent jobs.
- Automatic adjustment of the size of the folds.
- Automatic doubles document detection fitted to all feed trays, to
ensuring the security of the contents of the envelope.
- Small footprint enabling the machine to fit neatly into any office
environment.
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This manual cannot be reproduced, registered or transmitted
by any electronic, mechanical or other means, partly or wholly,
without permission of your vendor/reseller.
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OFFICIAL STANDARDS
In order to comply with standards EN60950 and UL1950, this
equipment must be connected to standard installation of the
construction industry. In order to protect the internal wiring, protection against 5A current surges is required. This equipment
complies with norm 55022, Class A.
INSTALLATION
This equipment must be installed close to a grounded electrical
AC outlet, and the plug must be protected with a 16A fuse.
ATTENTION
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD AN ATTEMPT BE
MADE TO REMOVE THE COVERS OF THE MACHINE SINCE
THEY PROTECT LIVE ELECTRICAL PARTS.
WARNING: moving parts. Keep fingers, jewelry or loose
clothing away.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION A: GENERAL PRESENTATION ........... 9
1. MACHINE .......................................................................... 11
2. CONTROL PANEL ...........................................................12
3. OPENING THE MACHINE AND INTERNAL VIEW .........13
SECTION B: FUNCTIONS.................................... 15
1. INSTALLATION AND START-UP.......................................... 17
1.1 Installing the machine ............................................ 17
1.2 Installation and initial start-up ................................ 19
1.3 Entering the unlocking code .................................... 19
1.4 Selecting the language ........................................... 20
1.5 Filling the moistening tray ....................................... 21
1.6 Double Detection Tray C ........................................ 22
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2. USING THE MACHINE ......................................................... 23
2.1 User Mode ............................................................. 23
2.1.1 Stored job selection....................................... 24
2.1.2 Table of stored jobs ....................................... 24
2.1.3 Starting a job ................................................. 26
2.1.4 Modifying a job .............................................. 26
2.1.5 Locking and unlocking a job .......................... 30
2.1.6 Counter ......................................................... 31
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2.2 Advanced Functions .............................................. 32
2.2.1 Changing the language ................................. 33
2.2.2 Settings for envelope formats and
special documents ......................................... 33
2.2.3 Double Document detection activation/
desactivation (Tray C) .................................... 38
2.3 Other Advanced functions ....................................... 38
2.3.1 Double Document Detection Activation/
Deactivation for trays A and B. ....................... 38
2.3.2 Displaying Job Adjustments ........................... 39
3. LOADING DOCUMENTS ......................................................40
3.1 Loading documents (trays A and B in
automatic mode) .................................................... 40
3.2 Loading documents in manual mode (tray A) ........ 42
3.3 Loading envelopes ................................................ 43
3.4 Loading small inserts and reply
envelopes (tray C) ................................................. 45
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SECTION C: HELP AND ADVICE ........................ 47
1. HELP GUIDE ......................................................................... 49
1.1 Error messages ..................................................... 49
1.2 Symptoms and remedies ....................................... 55
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2. JAM CLEARING ................................................................... 60
2.1 Clearing the feeders (tray A and B) ....................... 60
2.2 Unjamming the document path.............................. 61
2.3 Unblocking path of small inserts (tray C) ............... 61
2.4 Clearing the envelope tray ..................................... 62
3. CLEANING ............................................................................ 63
3.1 Cleaning the rollers ................................................. 63
3.1.1 Internal rollers ................................................ 64
3.1.2 Envelope Tray Rollers .................................... 65
3.1.3 Tray C Rollers ................................................ 65
3.1.4 A/B Feeder Rollers ........................................ 66
3.2 Cleaning/Replacing moistening brushes ................. 67
3.3 Cleaning the covers of the machine ........................ 67
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................69
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Symbols used
Indicates necessary information
Indicates potential problem area
Indicates an idea or interesting point
Illustration through an example
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SECTION A: GENERAL PRESENTATION
1. MACHINE .......................................................................... 11
2. CONTROL PANEL ...........................................................12
3. OPENING THE MACHINE AND INTERNAL VIEW .........13
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1. MACHINE
1 Control panel
2 Display
3 Tray A (document feeder)
4 Tray B (document feeder)
5 Envelope tray
6 Tray C (small insert or reply envelope feeder)
7 Catch tray
8 Opening handle of the machine
9 Paper side guide locking levers (trays A and B)
10 Locking levers for trays A and B
11 Locking mechanism for envelope guides
12 Power supply socket
13 On/off switch
14 Tray C guides (small inserts)
15 Lateral guides
16 Tray C Opening handle (small inserts)
17 Connector for document feeders
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2. CONTROL PANEL
Display panel
Selection
key
Save to
memory
key
Cancellation
key
Control keys
Start and
stop key
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3. OPENING THE MACHINE AND INTERNAL VIEW
To open the machine:
Squeeze the handle
on the front.
Lift the lid of the machine
upwards.
Opening handle of
the machine
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Envelope exit roller (E)
Shutter (7)
Moistening tray
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SECTION B: FUNCTIONS
1. INSTALLATION AND START-UP......................................... 17
1.1 Installing the machine .............................................. 17
1.2 Installation and initial start-up .................................. 19
1.3 Entering the unlocking code .................................... 19
1.4 Selecting the language ........................................... 20
1.5 Filling the moistening tray ....................................... 21
1.6 Double detection tray C .......................................... 22
2. USING THE MACHINE ......................................................... 23
2.1 User Mode ............................................................. 23
2.1.1 Stored job selection....................................... 24
2.1.2 Table of stored jobs ....................................... 24
2.1.3 Starting a job ................................................. 26
2.1.4 Modifying a job .............................................. 26
2.1.5 Locking and unlocking a job .......................... 30
2.1.6 Counter ......................................................... 31
2.2 Advanced Functions .............................................. 32
2.2.1 Changing the language ................................. 33
2.2.2 Settings for envelope formats and
special do-cuments ....................................... 33
2.2.3 Double Document Detection Activation/
Desactivation (tray C) .................................... 38
2.3 Other Advanced functions ....................................... 38
2.3.1 Double Document Detection Activation/
Deactivation for trays A and B. ....................... 38
2.3.2 Displaying Job Adjustments ........................... 39
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3. LOADING DOCUMENTS..................................................... 40
3.1 Loading documents (trays A and B in
automatic mode) .................................................... 40
3.2 Loading documents in manual mode (tray A) .......... 42
3.3 Loading envelopes ................................................. 43
3.4 Loading small inserts and reply
envelopes (tray C) .................................................. 45
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1. INSTALLATION AND START-UP
1.1 Installing the machine
Upon receiving the machine, check the content according to
the list below :
Four transparent
document-holders
Document feeders
Trays A and B
Base
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1 power cord
2 rear guides for
envelope tray
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Install the document feeder by inserting its 2 plastic lugs into their
respective slit, located on the base of the machine.
Hold the feeder
towards you, plug
the connector to the
A/B Feeder socket,
then replace the
feeder properly on
Clip the guides onto
the back of
envelope tray : be
careful regarding
the position
Clip-on the transparent document
holders on trays A
and B.
the base.
Connect the power cord to the machine on main and press the
switch : The initialization screen will be displayed for a few
seconds.
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1.2 Installation and initial start-up
When the machine is powered up, the initialization screen will
be displayed for a few seconds. The number displayed is the
total number of cycles the machine has performed, all tasks
included.
INITIALIZATION IN PROGRESS
Total number of cycles : 1234567
(press ESC during
initialization to change the
machine setup)
INITIALIZATION IN PROGRESS
1.3 Entering the unlocking code
This screen will automatically appear at the final step of the
installation procedure.
Enter the code number appearing in section J of your quick startup guide as follows:
INITIALIZATION IN PROGRESS
1. Select a number between 0 and 9, using the keys
2. Press
START
STOP
AUTHORIZATION CODE SET UP
: Select number
START-STOP : Validate number
ESC : exit
Press to confirm
Code : 0000000000
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to select the number and the cursor should move
automatically to the next position.
3. Repeat these two operations until you have finished entering
(10 digits).
4. If you make a mistake when entering your code, press
ESC
to
delete and start again from the beginning.
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ESC
ESC
5. Once your code is enter correctly, press
to store it.
1.4 Selecting the language
The default configuration of your machine is English.
To modify the language:
- If the machine is switched on, switch it off then on again.
- During the initialization phase press
to display the following
screen:
INITIALIZATION IN PROGRESS
Language : ENGLISH
Set : Env. / Doc.
Double Det. Bin C : DISABLE
INITIALIZATION IN PROGRESS
Numéro Machine : 0000000000
Appuyer sur pour continuer
Langue : FRANCAIS
Personnalisation : Env. / Doc.
Det. Double Bac C : DEVALIDER
MACHINE SETUP
Serial Number : 0000000000
Press to confirm
CONFIGURATION MACHINE
- Upon entering this screen, the "language" line indicates the
language used.
- Select this line by pressing the key.
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- Scroll until you have reached the desired language to select,
using the
- Complete the operation by saving the changes with
- Or by cancelling the changes with
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keys.
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1.5 Filling the moistening tray
The moistening tray is a device that enables the machine to
moisten the glue on the envelope flap so that it can be sealed.
This screen appears each time the machine is started up and
remains active for several seconds.
INITIALIZATION IN PROGRESS
Do not do this if you have already done
CHECK WATER LEVEL
Refill water
To fill the moistening tray
1. Open the machine
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2. Remove carefully the
moistening tray by its blue handles.
3. Remove the strip of 3 stoppers
and fill the tank with water through
the 3 holes.Ensure the brushes
are properly impregnated with
water
4. Replace the moistening tray
in the machine, with the blue
handles towards you.
5. Close the machine
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1.6 Double Document Detection Tray C
This option is deactivated by default.
This function enables the machine to detect the presence of two
small inserts passing simultaneously through the insertion circuit.
To activate it, select this function, using
it, using the
key.
INITIALIZATION IN PROGRESS
Language : ENGLISH
Set : Env. / Doc.
Double Det. Bin C : DISABLE
MACHINE SETUP
Serial Number : 0000000000
Press to confirm
and enable/disable
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