Konica Minolta FS-501 User Manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL

FS-501

Finisher

for Product Code 4036

NOTES

• Before installing, be sure to unplug the power cord of the machine.

• Keep all packing materials out of the reach of children.

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FS-501

■ Outline of Installation Procedures for 4036 System

PC-101 PC-201 DK-501

Dehumidifier Heater 1C

Copier/Printer Machine

Electron System Options

FS-501

JS-601

DF-601

PC-401

✱ Electron System Options

AD-501

FS-601

PK-501/PK-4/

PK131

OC-501

WT-501

EM-301

HD-501

EK-501 VI-501

D-103DT-105

When installing the machine and associated options as a system, follow the order shown
on the left.

NOTE
For the detailed installation procedures for each option, follow the instructions given
in the corresponding Installation Manual and perform the procedures correctly.

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■ Before Installing the Finisher

In order to adjust the height of the machine to the height of the finisher, the Paper Feed
Cabinet PC-101, or PC-201, or PC-401, or Desk must be installed.

<Machine + Paper Feed Cabinet PC-101/PC­201>

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<Machine + Paper Feed Cabinet PC-401>

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<Machine + Desk>

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■ Unpacking the Finisher

1. Check that the following accessories are available in the box.

1 Rail guide A............................................................................................1

2 Rail guide B............................................................................................1

3 Ground plate ..........................................................................................1

4 Rail .........................................................................................................1

5 Stabilizing pin .........................................................................................1

6 Magnet plate ..........................................................................................1

7 Horizontal transport unit .........................................................................1

8 Tray ........................................................................................................1

9 Protective guide .....................................................................................1

10 Label ......................................................................................................1

11 Screws A................................................................................................3

12 Screws B ................................................................................................2

13 Installation manual (this manual) ...........................................................1

14 Spacer ....................................................................................................1

* Rail Guide A is not used when the FS-501 is mounted on the machine (product code

4036).

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2. Remove all tape and packing brackets.

Ta pe

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Packing
bracket

NOTES

• Make sure that the installation site is flat and level.

• After the Finisher has been set up, avoid moving it unless it is absolutely neces-

sary.
When the Finisher needs to be moved, perform the steps by referring to “Removing
the Rail” on p. 7.
After the Finisher has been moved, perform the steps given in “Installing the Hori­zontal Transport Unit” on p. 5 and step 5, 6 on p. 4.

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NOTE
Do not remove these parts.

Packing bracket

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■ Installing the Accessories

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1. Peel off the seal covering the area where the
stabilizing pin and magnet plate will be
attached.

2. Attach the enclosed stabilizing pin and
magnet plate with the enclosed screws A to
the left side of the machine as shown.

3. Place the Ground Plate furnished with the kit
in Rail Guide B.

4. Attach the rail guide B to the left side of the
Paper Feed Unit as shown in the illustration
(two screws B furnished with the finisher).

NOTE
Fit Rail Guide B in the tab on the lower
portion of the Paper Feed Unit.

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5. Insert the rail into the Rail Guide B.

6. Protrude the leading edge of the rail out
about 60 mm to the right from the right end of
the machine.

NOTE
If the rail is pulled out more than necessary,
it is caught by the flat spring fitted to the
machine as it is brought back into the
original position.

7. Insert the spacer that comes with the finisher
into the rail.

NOTE
Slide out the rail to the left and check that it
does not come off the Rail Guide B.

8. Slide the other end of the rail installed in step
5 into the rail guide on the finisher.

NOTE
Insert the rail until it snaps into place.
At this time, the finisher should stay
attached to the machine, even if you try to
pull it away.

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■ Unpacking the Horizontal Transport Unit

Remove all packing materials and tape.

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■ Installing the Horizontal Transport Unit

1. Place the horizontal transport unit on the
paper output section of the machine, and
make sure that the plastic guide pin on the
bottom of the horizontal transport unit hooks
into the bracket on the finisher.

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2. Push the horizontal transport unit in.

NOTE
Make sure that the gears on the horizontal
transport unit and on the finisher are
correctly aligned.

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3. Secure the horizontal transport unit with the
lock.

NOTE
Firmly secure the Horizontal Transport Unit
and the Finisher in position using the Lock
Lever.

■ Adjusting the Height and Tilt of the Finisher

1. If the finisher gradually tilts toward the
machine, check the following:

• Are the stabilizing pin and the hole in the fin­isher at the same height?

• Is the horizontal transport unit not extremely
tilted?

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* If the finisher is not at the same height as the

machine, adjust the machine as follows.

2. Slide the finisher away from the machine,
and then remove the lower-front cover (two
screws) of the finisher.

3. Lift the finisher’s two caster covers up, and
then pull them off.

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Adjusting
bolt

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Securing bolt

a

b

Securing bolt
Adjusting bolt

4. Without turning the adjusting bolt (lower bolt)
on the caster, loosen the securing bolt (upper
bolt), and then turn the adjusting bolt (lower
bolt) as indicated below to adjust the height
of the finisher.

<Two rear casters>
If the stabilizing pin is too high:
Turn the bolt clockwise
If the stabilizing pin is too low:
Turn the bolt counterclockwise

<Two front casters>
If the magnet plate is too high:
Turn the bolt clockwise
If the magnet plate is too low:
Turn the bolt counterclockwise

5. If the finisher tilts toward the machine, check
the following:

• Are distances a and b equal?

* If a and b are not equal, refer to step 4 above

and turn the adjusting bolt (lower bolt) as
indicated to adjust the tilt of the finisher.

6. After the adjustment is finished, without
turning any of the adjusting bolts (lower
bolts), tighten the four securing bolts (upper
bolts).

■ Connecting the Hookup Cord

1. Remove the connector covers from the
horizontal transport unit and the machine.

2. Connect the hookup cord to the horizontal
transport unit and the machine.

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3. Secure the hookup cord of the Horizontal
Transport Unit using the cord clamp (large) of
the finisher.

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7. Re-install the caster covers and the lower­front cover (two screws).

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■ Installing the Tray and Protective Guide

Install the enclosed tray and protective guide at
the positions shown in the illustrations.

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■ Removing the Rail

1. Pinch together the rail stoppers on the left
side of the finisher to release them.

2. Disconnect the two hookup cords.

3. Remove the horizontal transport unit from the
finisher, and then place it on top of the

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machine.

4. Carefully pull the finisher away from the
machine.

■ Affixing the Labels

Affixing the enclosed operation labels.

Label for Machine Label for RADF

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for Machine

for RADF

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5. Slide the rail under the machine, and then
remove it from the right side of the machine.

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