- This manual is designed to help you to install, operate and maintain Collator, VAC-100.
Read, understand and keep this manual in a safe and convenient place.
- Do not operate VAC-100 until you read and understand the instructions in this manual.
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resulting from : improper or inadequate maintenance by customer; unauthorized modification or misuse; operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product.
- Horizon International Inc. pursues a policy of continuing improvement in design and
performance of the product. Therefore, the product design and specifications are subject to
change without prior notice and without our legal obligation.
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translated to another language without the prior written consent of Horizon International Inc.
020702/VAC100/09E/DV
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UM201050-09
Safety Precautions
- The signal word WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
- The signal word CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in damage on machines. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
- Read and understand all safety instructions with signal word such as WARNING and
CAUTION. If safety instructions are ignored, personal injury may result.
- Horizon International Inc. cannot anticipate every possible situation that might involve
a potential hazard. The instructions in this manual and warning labels on the machine are
therefore not all inclusive.
- All equipment shall be locked out or tagged out to protect against accidental or inadvertent operation when such operation could cause injury to personnel. Do not attempt to
operate any switch, valve, or other energy isolating device where it is locked or tagged out.
- Do not operate the machines when any covers are removed.
- Some of the drawings in this manual show the machine uncovered for explaining the
detail or inside of machine.
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CONTENTS
Important Information ............................................................................................I
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................... II
Min. Sheet Height80 gsm (21.3 lb) 1 sheets (0.1 mm)
The HMU-100 can be used with maximum of two-tower VAC-100.
The HMU-100 can not be connected with c-tower VAC-100.
The machine design and specifications are subject change without any notice.
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1. Before You Begin
1-2 Machine Descriptions
1-2-1 Overview
Operation Panel (a-Tower)
This panel is used to operate or setup
collator. Feed errors and troubles are
indicated on this panel.
Transport Door
Belts, which transports sheets
from each bin, are provided
inside this door. This door can
be opened or removed.
Stop Button
Operation Panel (c-Tower)
Sheets can be delivered to the right by
setting with this panel. Feed errors and
troubles are indicated on this panel.
Remote Controller
Main operation can be performed
with this remote controller.
Bin
Sheets are loaded on this bin.
Power Switch
Accessories
Receiving tray or stitcher & folder
(option) can be connected as
finishing device.
Delivery Section
Sheets are transported from this section to
the accessory.
Hand Marry Unit (Option)
This unit is used to insert a sheet
on or under the collated sheets in
VAC-100. It can be attached to a tower or m-tower.
Accessories (Option)
Receiving tray can be connected
as finishing device.
Stool
This stool is used to load sheets on the upper
bin. This stool is equipped with blower.
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1-2 Machine Descriptions
1-2-2 Feed Section
Feed Rotor
This rotor sucks and feed sheets.
1. Before You Begin
Feed Height Adjust Lever
(White)
This lever is used to adjust the
height of feed height sensor.
Separation air Adjust
Lever (Blue)
This lever is used to adjust
separation air.
Front Plate
This plate is the left register when
sheets are loaded on bin.
Blower Nozzle
Blowing air comes out from this
blower nozzle.
Feed Height Sensor
This sensor determines the
sheet feed height.
Side Guide
This guide is the rear register
when sheets are loaded on bin.
Bin
Sheets are loaded on this bin.
Double Feed Stop Plates
These plates prevent double feeding.
Separate Nose Knob
Separate Nose
This separate nose supports to
separate sheets to prevent double
feeding.
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1-2 Machine Descriptions
1-2-3 Operation Panel
[1] Main Page
Tabs
These tabs are used to select the page
on the screen.
Total Counter
This counter counts sets of
collated sheets. This
counter can be reset with
clear button. When main
power is turned off, this
counter is reset.
Preset Counter
In case the required
number of collated sets is
input in this counter with
the right preset button, the
collation stops when the
number of collated sets
reaches the input number.
Tab Counter
This counter indicates the current
number of times of tab insert and
the preset number of tab insert.
Tab insertion must be set on the
program page.
Double Cycle Preset Counter
In case the double cycle mode is turned
on and the number of double cycle preset
is input in program screen with the
double cycle preset button, the collating
section is automatically switched over
when the number of collated sets reaches
the input number.
123
123
123
123
Error Monitor Button
This button is used to indicate
feed error.
Delivery Air ON/OFF Button
This button is used to turn on/
off delivery air.
60 min.
C
60 min.
?
Hand Marry Mode Indication
These icon indicate the selected mode on HMU-100.
: Sheet(s) from hand marry
unit is inserted under collated
sheets.
: Sheet(s) from hand marry
unit is inserted on collated
sheets.
: Hand marry unit is not
used.
Stop Button
This button is used to stop the operation.
This button must be pressed three times
to stop the collator completely and lower
bins. Refer to the chart below.
Start Button
This button is used to start the operation. The
operation will not start before sheet calibration is performed.
Feed Error Reject Function ON/OFF Button
This button is used to turn ON/OFF the function of
delivering errored sets, to the feed-error tray.
Stop Button Pressing Times
0
1
2
3
Feeding
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
Motor and Blower
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
6
Bin
Up
UP
UP
DOWN
1-2 Machine Descriptions
1. Before You Begin
Feed Speed Indication
Feed speed can be set with triangle buttons
below. The speed can be changed during operation.
Automatic Setup Button
This button is used only when SPF-20A is
combined. When this button is pressed, the
collator speed is adjusted automatically to match
the SPF-20A speed.
123
123
123
123
60 min.
C
60 min.
?
Belt Speed Indication
The belt which transports collated sheets can be
adjusted on three scales with triangle buttons
below.
Suction Air Indication
Suction air power can be adjusted on two scales
with triangle buttons below.
Overlap
The sheet overlap can be adjusted on four scales
Program Indication
with triangle buttons below.
These icons indicate the setup
program function.
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1. Before You Begin
1-2 Machine Descriptions
[2] Set 1 Page
Finishing Device Button
This button is used to select
the finishing device combined.
When CCR-DX is used, CCRDX icon must be selected. The
standard icon ( ) must be used
for all the other devices.
Tower Indication
The current used towers (collators) are
highlighted.
123456
Delivery Direction Button
This button is used to select delivery
direction. The c-tower is required to
deliver collated sheets to the right.
Tower Main Power Button
The tower which is not used must be turned off.
Finishing Device Button
This button is used to select the
finishing device combined. When
CCR-DX is used, CCR-DX icon
must be selected. The standard
icon ( ) must be used for all the
other devices.
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[3] Set 2 Page
123
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Sensor Button
This button is used adjust feed
error sensor sensitivity on four
scales.
: High
: Middle
: Low
: Double Feed Detect OFF
Lamp Button
This button is used to adjust the light intensity
on two scales according to the sheet thickness
and print darkness.
: for Normal to Thin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1. Before You Begin
Individual Calibration Buttons
These buttons are used to calibrate the sheet
thickness in the individual tower.
All Tower Calibration Button
This button is used to calibrate the
sheet thickness in all towers.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
Page UP/DOWN Button
This button is used to see the rest
of tower indication when four
towers or more are combined.
Bin Power Button
This button is used to turn on/off bin. The bin
where sheets are loaded during a sheet calibration is on. If sheets on the particular bin do not
require to be fed, the bin must be turned off.
: ON
: OFF
: for Thick or Dark Print Image
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1. Before You Begin
1-2 Machine Descriptions
[4] Program Page
Tab Insert Button
This button is used to turn on/off
the tab insert.
Double Cycle Select
Button
This button is used to select
which section is started in
the double cycle program.
Double Cycle Button
This button is used to turn
on/off the double cycle
mode.
Dual Cover Feed Button
This button is used to turn on/off the
dual cover feed mode.
Double Cycle :
The VAC-100 system is divided into two sections. When any bin empties, the
VAC-100 immediately switches over to the second section and continues collating.
1
AB
10
1 Tower
1
A
5
6
B
10
3 Towers
Tab Sheet Button
This button is used to
select one tab sheet or
two to be used.
1
Bin Select Button
This button is used to select
which bin is started in the
dual cover feed program.
1
5
6
10
1
A
B
10
123
123
5 Towers
Preset Button
This button is used to set where tab
sheets are inserted.
Stop Button
This button is used to input
number of tab insert to stop
operation when the number of
tab insert reaches the input
number.
Double Cycle Preset Button
In case the number of double
cycle preset is input, the
123
collating section is automatically switched over when the
number of collated sets
reaches the input number.
1
10
1
A
10
1
5
6
AB
10
1
A
B
10
1
B
10
1
2 Towers
10
Dual Cover Feed : When one cover bin
1
AB
10
4 Towers
empties, the VAC-100
automatically switches over
to the other cover bin.
1
10
1
10
Cover Sheets
1
10
1
10
BBAA
6 Towers
1
10
1
A
10
1
10
1
10
1
10
1
BBAA
B
10
Tab Insert : Up to two tab sheets can be
inserted between preset collated
sets.
Tab Sheets
Collated Sets
Collated Sets
Collated Sets
Collated Sets
Collated Sets
Tab Sheets
NOTE
- Double cycle and dual cover feed programs can be operated together. The place of cover
sheets in the second section is the first two bins in the second section.
- Double cycle and tab insert programs can be operated together. The place of tab sheets in the
second section is the first bin in the second section.
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1-2 Machine Descriptions
[5] Memory Page
1. Before You Begin
Job No. Button
Up to nine collating setup patterns can be
stored with these buttons.
Current Setup Button
This button is used to indicate
the current setup condition of
collator.
123
123
Setup Indication
The setup condition is indicated when
current setup button or job No. button is
pressed.
Write Button
This button is used to memorize the collating setup pattern
in the selected job No.
123456789
hr.
hr.
Read Button
This button is used to read the memorized setup for the selected job No.
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1. Before You Begin
1-2 Machine Descriptions
[6] Preset Input Page
The preset input page is shown by pressing preset button on the main page or program page.
UP Key
This key is used to increase the number
indicated.
DOWN Key
This key is used to decrease the number
indicated.
171
141
111
1C1
819
516
213
01E
10-number Keys
The required number can be input
with these keys.
Enter Key
This key is used to enter the number. The
page goes back after pressing this key.
Clear Key
The key is used to clear the input number.
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1-2 Machine Descriptions
1-2-4 Remote Controller
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1. Before You Begin
Trouble Monitor
When collating operation stops, this monitor let
the operator know the cause with lamp lighting.
Speed Button
This button is used to adjust the collating speed.
The speed can be adjusted during the operation.
This button has the same function as the one on
the main page. While this button is being
pressed, the speed is increased rapidly.
Inching Button
This button is used to inch roller and belt in the
transport and delivery sections. They can inch
during being pressed this button.
Start Button
This button is used to start the operation. The
operation cannot be started before sheet calibration is performed. This button has the same
function as the one on the main page.
Stop Button
This button is used to stop the operation. This
button has the same function as the one on the
main page. When this button is pressed with
error page shown on the screen, the screen goes
back to the main page. This function is the same
as the OK button in the error page.
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1. Before You Begin
1-2 Machine Descriptions
1-2-5 Receiving Tray (CCR)
Tray
Tray for A5 to A4 sheet size or
for B4 to A3 sheet size can be
selected.
Delivery Rollers
These rollers transport collated
sets to receiving tray. Weights
correct sheet skew.
Air Adjust Knob
This knob is used to adjust the
delivery air.
Stopper
This stopper must be set according to
the sheet size.
Tray Lock Knob
This knob is used to lock tray.
(Operation Panel)
Connecting Cable
This cable must be connected
to the collator connector.
Operation Panel
L
S
Off-set ON/OFF Switch
This switch is used to switch on/off
off-set.
Off-set Timing Knob
This knob is used to adjust the side
guide delay after sheets are delivered
to CCR.
Single Motion Button
Tray rotation can be actuated
with this button.
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1-2 Machine Descriptions
1-2-6 Receiving Tray (CCR-DX)
1. Before You Begin
Tray
Tray for A5 to A4 sheet size or for B4
to A3 sheet size can be selected.
Full Tray Sensor
(Only for Small Receiving Tray)
This sensor detects full tray.
Stopper
This stopper must be set according to
the sheet size.
Tray Lock Knob
This knob is used to lock tray.
Delivery Rollers
These rollers transport collated
sets to receiving tray. Weights
correct sheet skew.
Air Adjust Knob
This knob is used to adjust the
delivery air.
Connecting Cable
This cable must be connected
to the collator connector.
Operation Panel
(Operation Panel)
Full Tray Detection Switch
This switch is used to switch on/off
full tray detection.
Off-set ON/OFF Switch
This switch is used to switch on/off
off-set.
L
S
Off-set Timing Knob
This knob is used to adjust the side
guide delay after sheets are delivered
to CCR-DX.
Single Motion Button
Tray rotation can be actuated
with this button.
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1. Before You Begin
1-2 Machine Descriptions
1-2-7 Stacker (ST-20)
Delivery Rollers
These rollers transport collated
sets to receiving tray. Weights
correct sheet skew.
Operation Panel
Off-set Guide
This guide is for off-set
receiving.
Tray
Collated sets are loaded on
this tray.
Stopper Adjust Knob
This knob is used to adjust stopper according to the sheet size.
This knob can be locked with top
knob on this knob.
Stop Button
Side Guide Adjust Knob
This knob is used to adjust side
guide according to the sheet size.
This knob can be locked with top
knob on this knob.
Side Guide
This guide moves up and down
every single cycle for off-set
receiving.
Stopper
Delivered collated-sets stops by
hitting this stopper.
(Operation Panel)
Tray UP Button
This button is used to raise Tray.
Tray DOWN Button
This button is used to lower Tray.
Tray can be lowered only while
this button is being pressed.
Tray Lower Time Knob
This knob is used to adjust the
lowering length of tray every
single cycle.
Single Motion Button
Movable side guide can be
actuated with this button.
Off-set Timing Knob
This knob is used to adjust the side
guide delay after sheets are delivered to ST-20.
Off-set ON/OFF Switch
This switch is used to switch on/off
off-set.
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1-2 Machine Descriptions
1-2-8 Stacker (ST-20R)
1. Before You Begin
Emergency Stop Button
Side Guide Adjust Knob
This knob is used to adjust side
guide according to the sheet
size. This knob can be locked
with top knob on this knob.
Stopper
Delivered collated-sets stops
by hitting this stopper.
Side Guide
This guide moves up and down
every single cycle for off-set
receiving.
Tray
Collated sets are loaded on this tray.
Stopper Adjust Knob
This knob is used to adjust
stopper according to the sheet
size. This knob can be locked
with top knob on this knob.
Delivery Rollers
These rollers transport collated
sets to receiving tray. Weights
correct sheet skew.
Operation Panel
Off-set Guide
This guide is for off-set receiving.
(Operation Panel)
Tray UP Button
This button is used to raise tray.
Tray DOWN Button
This button is used to lower tray.
Tray can be lowered only while
this button is being pressed.
Tray Lower Time Knob
This knob is used to adjust the lowering
length of tray every single cycle.
Single Motion Button
Movable side guide can be
actuated with this button.
Off-set Timing Knob
This knob is used to adjust the side
guide delay after sheets are delivered to ST-20R.
Off-set ON/OFF Switch
This switch is used to switch on/off
off-set.
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1. Before You Begin
1-2 Machine Descriptions
1-2-9 Stacker (ST-40)
Feed Error Tray
All errored sets are
delivered to this tray.
Delivery Section
Removing the feed error
tray and to bring
the transport
section to a level,
collated sets are
delivered to the
stitcher.
Delivery Section
Collated sets are
delivered to the
stitcher through this
section.
Connector Section
Connect to the stitcher
Stopper
Stopper A Adjust Knob
This knob is used to adjust stopper
A according to the sheet size. The
knob can be turn-locked into
position by the lock knob.
Feed Error Lamp A
When the feed error occurs at the
collator, then the last set is delivered to the stack tray A, this lamp
will blink to alart the operator.
Stop Button
Side Guide A Adjust Knob
This knob is used to adjust side
guide According to the sheet size.
The knob can be turn-locked into
position by the rock knob.
Delivered collated sets stop
by hitting this stopper.
Folk
The stack tray is placed on this
folk. Collated sets are accumulated on the tray.
(Operation Panel)
Stack Tray UP Button
Depressing this button is
raises the stack tray.
Stack Tray Down Button
Depressing this button
lowers the stack tray.
Off-set ON/OFF Switch
This switch turns the off-set
function ON/OFF. This
button is used to raise the
stack tray.
Stack/ Stitch Select Button
Lamp ON : Stitch the collated sets at
stitcher .
Lamp OFF : Stack the collated sets at
ST-40.
Side Guide
This guide moves up and down with
every cycle for off-set receiving.
Off-set Guide
This guide is for off-set receiving.
Single Motion Button
The movable side guide can
be actuated with this button.
1 2 3
1 2 3
Off-set Delay Button
This button is used to select a delayed time for
the off-set function.
Lamp ON : Delayed time for off-set is 0.3
second
Lamp OFF : Delayed time for off-set is zero.
Feed Error Reject Function ON/OFF Button
This button is used to turn ON/OFF the function of
delivering errored sets, to the feed-error tray.
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1-2 Machine Descriptions
1. Before You Begin
1-2-10 Stacker (ST-60)
Side Guide B
This guide moves up
and down every cycle
for off-set receiving.
Stopper B
Delivered collated
sets stop by hitting
this stopper.
Stack Tray B
Collated sets are
accumulated on this
tray.
Off-set Guide A
This guide is for off-set
receiving.
Feed Error Tray
All errored sets are delivered to this tray.
Transport Unit
Collated sets are transported to side B
through this unit.
Power Switch
Stop Button
Operation Panel A
Stopper A
Collated sets are stopped
by hitting this stopper.
Stack Tray A
Collated sets are loaded on this
tray.
Side Guide A
This guide moves up and down with
every cycle for off-set receiving.
Side Guide A Adjust Knob
This knob is used to adjust side guide A
according to the sheet size. The knob
can be turn-locked into position by the
rock knob.
Feed Error Lamp A
When the feed error occurs at the
collator, then the last set is delivered to the stack tray A, this lamp
will blink to alart the operator.
Stopper A Adjust Knob
This Knob is used to adjust stopper A
according to the sheet size. The knob can
be turn-locked into position by the rock
knob.
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1. Before You Begin
1-2 Machine Descriptions
(Operation Panel A)
Counter Button
This button is used to select
the mode of the counter. For
further information, refer to 2-3.
Stack Tray UP Button
Depressing this button is
raises the stack tray.
Stack Tray Down Button
Depressing this button lowers
the stack tray.
Off-set ON/OFF Switch
This switch turns the off-set function
ON/OFF. This button is used to raise the
stack tray.
Counter Input Button
Single Motion Button
The movable side guide
can be actuated with
this button.
1 2 3
1 2 3
Off-set Delay Button
This button is used to select a delayed
time for the off-set function.
Lamp ON : Delayed time for off-set is
0.3 second
Lamp OFF : Delayed time for off-set
is zero.
Stack Mode Select Button
Lamp ON :
The collated sets are alternately routed to the
stack trays A/B one after the other.
Lamp OFF :
The collated sets are alternately routed to one of
the stack trays only. When one stack tray is full,
the collated sets are routed to the other stack tray.
(Operation Panel B)
Stack Tray Up Button
This button is used to raise the
tray.
Stack Tray Down Button
This button is used to lower the
stack tray. Stack tray can be
lowered only while this button
is being pressed.
Feed Error Reject Function ON/OFF Button
This button is used to turn ON/OFF the function of
delivering errored sets, to the feed-error tray.
ON :
When a feed error occurs at the collator, the
errored set is delivered to the feed error tray without stopping the collator. The collator will stop
after 4 consecutive errored sets are delivered to the
feed error tray.
OFF:
When a feed error occurs at the collator, collating
will stop. Errored sets will be delivered to the stack
tray.
Single Motion Button
The movable side guide
can be actuated with
this button.
Stack Tray B Height Select Button
Lamp ON : 580 mm Maximum
( 55 kg. about 700 sheets)
Lamp OFF : 580 mm Maximum
( 55 kg. about 430 sheets)
Delivery Air ON/OFF Button
This button is used to turn ON/OFF the delivery
air on the side B( left side).
Lamp ON : Delivery air is ON
Lamp OFF : Delivery air is OFF
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1-2 Machine Descriptions
1-2-11 Hand Marry Unit (HMU-100)
Sheet Detection Sensor
When this sensor detects a sheet, collating
operation starts.
1. Before You Begin
Sheet Registration Guide
Sheets to marry are registered with this
guide.
Sub-table
Hand Marry Table
Sheets to marry are placed on the table.
Sheet Guide
This guide is set according to sheet width.
Insert Mode Selecting Switch
This switch is used to select the mode to insert a
sheet on or under collated sheets from VAC-100
or to be off.
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1. Before You Begin
1-3 Accessories
Connecting Plate (A920112-00)
m:1pc c:1 pc
Connecting Plate (A920111-00)
m:1 pc c:1 pc
Setting Plate (M000025-01)
a: 3 pcs m: 3 pcs c: 3 pcs
Detector (A924699-00)a:1 pc
Leveling Bolt (M12-120), Nut (M12)
a: 3 pcs m:3 pcs c:3 pcs
Grease (4-001272-00)
a:1 pc c:1 pc
Sheet Guide (A924698-01)
a: 20 pcs m: 20 pcs
c: 20 pcs
Tool Box (4-003344-00)
a: 1 set c: 1 set
Hose Band
a: 3 pcs m: 3 pcs
c: 3 pcs
Reversible Screwdriver (4-005382-00)
a:1 pc c:1 pc
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1. Before You Begin
1-3 Accessories
Allen Wrencha: 1 pc each c: 1 pc each
5 mm (4-000968-00)
4 mm (4-001439-00) 3 mm (4-001438-00)
2.5 mm (4-001437-00)
2 mm (4-001320-00)
Spannera: 1 pc each c: 1 pc each
19 x 24 mm (4-005401-00)
Fuse
1 A (4-008911-00) : 2 pcs
2 A (4-008912-00) : 1 pcs
5 A (4-008915-00) : 3 pcs
13 x 17 mm (4-005400-00)
Blower Box
a: 3 pcs
m: 1 pcs
c: 1 pcs
8 x 10 mm (4-005397-00)
Cleaning Brush (M072641-00)a: 1 pc
Double Feed Stop Plate P (A924701-00)
10 pcs
Sheet Hold Plate (M072585-00)a: 5 pcs
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1. Before You Begin
1-4 Consumables and Options
Consumables
Grease (4-001272-00)
Fuse
1 A (4-008911-00)
2 A (4-008912-00)
5 A (4-008915-00)
Options
Double Feed Stop Plate (A924697-01)
Support Guide(A924629-01)
Sheet Guide (A924700-00)Hand Marry Unit (HMU-100)
Extra Air Blower (EAB-100)
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