MBM Corporation iCREASE PRO User Manual

6-2013

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icreasePRO Creaser

Operators Manual

Version 3.0

800-223-2508

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………………………………………………………….1a

SAFETY PROCEDURES/CARE & MAINTENANCE.………………………………………………….1b

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION…………………………………………………………………………2

TOUCH SCREEN CONTROLLER ………………….………………………………………………….3

Crease Mode...................………………………………………….…….…………4

Transport Operation…………………………….……………………….……….……5

Programming for Crease Mode..………..…………………...............................……….5

Half Fold......................................................................................5

Tri-fold................................................................................………6

Z Fold.........................................................................................6

Letter Fold...................................................................................6

Roll Fold......................................................................................6

Gate Fold.....................................................................................7

Double Gate..................................................................................7

Double Parallel...............................................................................7

Perfect Bind Double Hinge...............................................................7

Perfect Bind Single Hinge...............................................................8

Perfect Bind No Hing e....................................................................8

Custom Crease Setups...................................................................8

Saving/Recalling Custom Jobs..........................................................9

Micro Adjusting the Crease Position...................................................9

DELIVERY TRAY ASSEMBLY…………………………………………………………………………….10

FEED TABLE ASSEMBLY……………………………………………………………………………….10
Adjusting Feed Rail………..……………………………………………….……..…11
Loading the Feeder…………………………………………………………………..11

Feeding Notes…………………………………………………………………………11

Checking the Sensor…………………………………….…………………………..11

Perf Shaft & Strik e Plate……………………………………………………………18

Removing the Perf Shaft to Change Configurations………………………18

Folding Direction of Paper…………………………………………………………12

System (Rotary Actuated Creasing) Assembly……………………………………….12

RAC

Adjusting RAC rollers (depth of crease)……………………………………..13

Changing Lower Crease Die……………………………………………………...14

TROUBLESHOOTING………………………………………………………………………………………..…15

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Power Requirement: 110/220V, 50-60 HZ, AC,
Circuit Protection: 3 AMP Circuit Breaker

NOTE: Older buildings, overloaded lines, and bad grounds can affect the operation of
your icreasePRO. A dedicated line i s best.

OPERATING SPEEDS

MODE TRANSPORT SPEED 8.5x11 Sheet(est) 5 ½” Sheet(est)
(Feet per Sec.)

Crease Mode 2.0 2000 2500

SPECIFICATIONS

Net Weight: IcreasePRO…………………………………………… 50 lbs
Overall Dimensions: …………………………………………………..…………22 3/4”Lx41”Wx10”H
Min. Sheet Size: ………………………………………………………………3”x5”
Max. Sheet Size: ………………………………………………………………13”x19”-36”*

*NOTE: The icreasePRO is capable of handling many types of applications above and
beyond the standard specifications. It is possible to feed quite a variety of jobs, from

36” sheets to die cut stocks. Howev er , the performance of the icreasePRO on these
special applicatio ns is directly related to the experience o f the operator.

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SAFETY PROCEDURES

BEFORE USE:

• Read through the owner’s manual. Follow instructions CAREFULLY.

• NEVER use a wet area. Electric shock could occur.

• Use a GROUNDED outlet and a GROUNDED circuit. Do not us e ungr o und ed

equipment on the same circuit.

• Always use a dedicated line. DO NOT use with line splitting surge protector.

DURING USE:

• Keep fingers and hands away from creasing bar and rubber rollers.

• Keep cords clear of moving parts.

AFTER USE:

• Turn off machine at the cover, then unplug the main power cord. This will prevent
damage to your machine by power/voltage spikes.

• To unplug cords, alwa ys grasp the plug body, never pull on cords to disconnect. Wire
fatigue and possible shock could result from improper disconnect procedures.

BE ALERT! BE CAREFUL!

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

icreasePRO is a precision machine. It is very important to keep it free of excessive dust, dirt

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and foreign matter. We recommend that you keep the machine covered when not in use .

BEARINGS: The
designed to be self lubricating, however dirt and dust can get into them causing clogging and dirt

build up It is recommended to occasionally oil the sealed roller bearings under heavy use.
STRIKE DIE: The groove in the lower die should be cleaned periodically using a toothbrush to

remove any dirt or build up.
SENSOR EYE: Clean the lower reflector tape located on the base plate of the machine. Dust will

cause the beam to not reflect correctly. Clean when necessary.
REMOVEABLE SCREWS: When these show signs of wear or stripping, replace as soon as

possible. If these strip or hollow out they can be costly to remove. If you do keep
clean and in top condition, it will give you years of service.

icreasePRO uses sealed roller bearings. Sealed roller bearings and are

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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

Feed Table Assembly

Touch Screen

Delivery Tray

Crease Bar

Paper Stop

Touch Screen Pg. 3

Feed Rail Assembly

REFERENCES

Feed Table Assemb l y Pg. 10
Delivery Tray Pg. 10
Crease Bar (RAC) Pg. 12

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TOUCH SCREEN CONTROLLER

THE TOUCH SCREEN CONSISTS OF:

1. MBM Logo and Service Access

2. Start Button

3. Serial Number

Touch Screen Operation

When the machine is turned on the display may take up to 7 seconds for the home
screen to display. There is a screen saver that will turn the display off if the machine is
not touched within 30 minutes. The power light will stay illuminated letting you know
the machine is still on.

MBM logo and Service Access

If the logo is pressed a password screen is displayed. This is for factory and service
access only. This Screen is for internal use only. The password is not given out.

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Crease mode

Crease mode is used to apply a Compression Crease/Score to a piece of paper. In this mode
there are several Automatic Setup selections or you can do a custom selection and enter the
distance in mm.

Crease selections include half, tri-fold, z fold, letter fold, roll fold, gate fold, double gate, double

parallel, 3 perfect bind selections.

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TRANSPORT OPERATION

• The Run Button will start the Transport in any given mode. Press it
again to stop the transport. Each Mode has a timeout feature to
preserve the life of t he machine.

• A document may be slowly advanced through the transport by
pushing and holding one of these buttons.

EXAMPLE:
The motor should advance transport at slow speed and stop

whenever finger is lifted.

• Controls on-off function of motor.

EXAMPLE:

Machine will run at mode and speed previously selected.

• Machine will stop.

PROGRAMMING FOR CREASE MODE

Half Fold: Press the Half Image> Start Measuring > Physically Run a sheet through the

machine for the sensor to measure > Accept > Run.

EXAMPLE:

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Tri-Fold: Press the Tri-Fold Image > Start Measuring > Physically Run a sheet through
the machine for the sensor to measure > Accept > Run.

EXAMPLE:

Z Fold: Press the Z Fold Image > Start Measuring > Physically Run a sheet through the

machine for the sensor to measure > Accept > Run.

EXAMPLE:

Letter Fold: Press the Letter Image > Start Measuring > Physically Run a sheet

through the machine for the sensor to measure > Accept > Run.

EXAMPLE:

Roll Fold: Press More > Roll Image > Start Measuring > Physically Run a sheet through

the machine for the sensor to measure > Accept > Run.

EXAMPLE:

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Gate Fold: Press More > Gate Image > Start Measuring > Physically Run a sheet
through the machine for the sensor to measure > Accept > Run.

EXAMPLE:

Double Gate Fold: Press More > Double Gate Image > Start Measuring > Physically

Run a sheet through the machine for the sensor to measure > Accept > Run.

EXAMPLE:

Double Parallel Fold: Press More > Double Parallel Image > Start Measuring >

Physically Run a sheet through the machine for the sensor to measure > Accept > Run.

EXAMPLE:

Perfect Bind Double Hinge: Press More > Perfect Bindi n g Score Image > Enter The

Book Thickness > Double Hinge Image > Start Measuring > Physically Run a sheet
through the machine for the sensor to measure > Accept > Run.

EXAMPLE:

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Perfect Bind Single Hinge: Press More > Perfect Binding Score Image > Enter The
Book Thickness > Single Hinge Image > Start Measuring > Physically Run a sheet
through the machine for the sensor to measure > Accept > Run.

EXAMPLE:

Perfect Bind No Hinge: Press More > Perfect Binding Score Image > Enter The Book

Thickness > No Hinge Image > Start Measuring > Phys i cally Run a sheet through the
machine for the sensor to measure > Accept > Run.

EXAMPLE:

Custom Crease Job: Press Custom > Enter In Distance For each Crease in mm >

Accept > Run.

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Saving Custom Crease Jobs: Press Custom > Enter In Distance For each Crease in
mm > Save > Select Position to save in 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Recalling Custom Crease Jobs: Press Custom > Recall > Accept > Run.

Micro Adjusting the Crease Position: Press the adjust button from the run screen.

You can micro adjust each crease by pressing the arrow keys each direction. Each press
will adjust by 1/13th of a mm. Each Adjustment is relative to the one before it so if you
adjust crease 1 by 3 clicks it w i l l als o move all the creases after it 3 cl i cks. You would
then need to adjust them back 3 clicks each.

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FEED TABLE ASSEMBLY

Mount Notch

Feed rail on non operator side

DELIVERY TRAY ASSEMBLY

INSTALLING THE DELIVERY TRAY

The delivery tray is held in place with 2 dowel pins on each frame. Position the tray to
slide it under the 2 dowel pins and rest the angle stop up.

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ADJUSTING THE FEED RAIL

The feed rail on your icreasePRO is designed to adjust easily in case of a problem with
crooked feeding. By loosening the feed rail screw and nut on the front or rear of the rail
you can move the rail for sqaureness.

LOADING THE FEEDER

Take one piece of paper and slide it along the rail ensuring it is square along the entire

rail. Gently slide the paper until the rol lers take the sheet then release. Make sure to

allow the sheet to run completely through the machine before running the next sheet.

Repeat until job is complete.

FEEDING NOTE S

• When set properly, the feed is very effici e nt and flexible. When neglecte d it can
become very frustrating to run even the simplest job. The adjustments
previously discussed are very important.

• The icreasePRO is capable of running 20lb. single sheets up to 16 point. It is also
very capable of handling gloss, coated, and even laminated stocks. Its flexibility
is directly relate d to t he oper a tor’s experience.

• To clean the rubber rollers, use only water on a clean cloth. Wipe the rollers in
the direction of the ribbing while turning them by hand.

CHECKING THE SENSORS

1. Turn machine power on and allow screen to turn on

2. There should be 2 lights on the sensor a green indicating power is getting to the
sensor and orange that is the reflecting signal. If both lights are not on there is a
problem and must be fixed before you are able to run.

3. Make sure the sensor reflector tape is located on the base plate and the red beam
from the sensor is hitting the tape. If not remove the non operator side cover and
loosen the screw on the sensor bracket and adjust the beam until it is on the tape and
both lights are on.

4. If all above steps work correctly sensor is working properly, if not, contact the MBM
Corporation service department.

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FOLDING DIRECTION OF PAPER

There is a correct and incorrect way to fold a creased paper. Following the diagram
below will show you the correct di r e ction the paper should be folded .

RAC System (Rotary Actuated Creasing)

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Assembly

ADJUSTING THE RAC ROLLERS

Lock Screw

Adjust Screw

The RAC rollers are set from the factory and it is NOT recommended to make
any adjustments to this without consulting with MBM’s tech-support
department. Should an adjustment be necessary, please follow the steps below. This

adjustment is used to adjust the pressure of the crease. Start by loosening both lock
screws located on each side of the silver brackets shown below. No w adjust using the
adjust screw located on he bottom of each bracket. Do this for both sides so you have
an even crease. This allows very slight adjustments of the lower support bar. Once the
adjustment to the bar has been made, tighten the lock screw. Failure to tighte n the lock
screw will result in the lower support bar moving down each time the crease bar is fired.
Be very careful not to adjust to much or the crease bar will not rotate all the way
though. This will cause the crease motor to over amp and pull the power from the PLC
and the HMI resulting in the bar being stuck in the down position. If this happens turn
the power off to the machine, adjust the lower support down, turn the machine back on
and press the last job then the cr e ase test button. IF this does not fix the problem call
the MBM Corporation service department.

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CHANGING THE LOWER CREASE DIE

Lock Pin Brackets

The Lower crease die can easily be changed to accommodate thicker s to cks(.01 or
thicker) by removing the delivery tray, remove the clear cover, rotate the 2 lock pin
brackets. Slide the bar out and flip it over to use the wider die channel.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

• POWER DOES NOT TURN ON

1. Check fuse on side cover.

2. Check outlet for power.

• POWER TURNS ON BUT HMI DOES NOT LIGHT UP

1. Check fuse on side cover.

2. Make sure the green lights through the slots in the back panel are on. If not

Check outlet power.

3. Check wiring to the plc and hmi.

• TRANSPORT “LOCKS UP” AFTER CREASING

1. Check pulleys to make sure they are securely tightened on shafts.

2. Check to see that the transport turns freely (oil when necessary).

• SHEETS NOT FEEDING STRAIGHT

1. Align feed rail “check for squareness”. This can be checked by the lead edge

of the paper feeding into the machine should line up with the front edge of the
feed plate.

2. Check for paper curl.

• CREASE NOT REGISTERING ON SHEET

1. Clean all Rubber Rollers

2. Check deflector position.

3. Check all pulleys to make sure they are securely tensioned on shafts.

4. Check to see that machine transport turns freely.

• CREASE APPEARS WEAK

1. Crease bar not level.

2. Not enough pressure, adjust RAC rollers with height adjustment screw.

3. Too much pressure, motor cannot make full stroke.

4. Support bar not tightened properly on bracket.

• CREASE BAR DOES NOT ROTATE

1. Crease bar set too high, cannot make full stroke.

2. Crease bar is dirty. Clean with damp cloth and wipe clean.

3. Verify red light on creaser plc at Y4 is firing on and off.

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