The function of the AS700 Desktop Pressure Sealer is to draw unfolded forms
from a stack, fold them either once or twice, seal the cohesive edges and place them
into a receiving tray. Forms can be 'C', 'Z' or 'V' (eccentric 'C' or eccentric 'Z' fold), and
there is also a handfeed facility to seal pre-folded forms; this feature may also be used
to seal a diverted form.
Prior to use for the first time, or after a change of form type the machine can be
calibrated to detect double documents. Subsequently, if more than one form is fed
(eg. two together), these will be diverted into a tray in the top of the machine before
reaching the sealing rollers. The form used for calibration will also be diverted into
this tray (which allows checking of folds and ensures that only a single document was
fed).
A jog facility is provided, which operates the machine in short 'spurts' in order to
help clear forms through the paper path. The area in which the form stops is
highlighted on the control panel; this will be accompanied by an error number, the
description of which may be referenced by using the look-up table in Section 10 of
this document. The display also indicates the forms count when the machine is
running; the counter may be reset to zero at any time, eg. when starting a new job.
Operating Instructions
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SECTION 3DIAGRAM OF PARTS
Shown below are the main sections of the AS700 Desktop Pressure Sealer.
Fold plate 2
Operating Instructions
Emergency stop
button
Paper hopper
On/Off
Switch
Fold rollers
Top cover
Control panel
Receiving tray
Fold plate 1
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SECTION 4CONTROL PANEL
Operating Instructions
Machine mapCalibration
Hand feed
button
Button/Item Description
Button/ItemFunction
button
Zero reset
button
Jog buttonRun buttonStop button
Display
Machine map:Indicates the position of a paper jam, and also
highlights the paper path.
Calibration button:Calibrates a form for doubles detection and
places it into the tray in the top cover.
Zero reset button:Sets the forms count on the display to zero.
Display:Indicates forms count and error codes (see
Section 10 for error code look-up table).
Hand feed button:Allows operator to insert pre-folded forms for
seal only. Waits for 30 seconds for input.
Jog button:Operates machine in short 'spurts' to help clear
forms from the paper path.
Run Button:Starts machine operating.
Stop button:Stops machine operating. Press once to stop at
the end of the current cycle. Press again to shut
down the machine.
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SECTION 5OPERATING OVERVIEW
Shown below is an operating summary of the machine. Further details may be
found in the section indicated.
ACTIONSECTION
5.1Plug in the machine and switch on.3
5.2Load paper into the paper hopper.6.1
5.3Extend the receiving tray. This may be set
to accommodate the size of the folded form.n/a
5.4Set the fold plates to the required positions.6.2
Operating Instructions
5.5Calibrate for double document (only required
once, or if the paper type changes). Check that
only one form has been fed.6.3
5.6Press the Run button to begin operating. Press
the Stop button once to feed through the current
form and then stop - the motor will continue
running. Press the Stop button again to stop the motor.4
5.7When finished, switch off the machine.3
NOTE
TO STOP THE MACHINE IN AN EMERGENCY, PRESS
THE RED BUTTON ON THE TOP OF THE SIDE
COVER OPPOSITE THE CONTROL PANEL
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SECTION 6SET UP
Operating Instructions
6.1LOADING THE PAPER HOPPER
2. Adjust the width of the
side guides to give 1-2mm
(approx, 1/16") clearance
on each side.
1. Fan a stack of forms
(max. 250) and align the
edges.
3. Press down on the tray
and load the forms. Ensure
the leading edges are
contacting the chassis.
4. Gently release the tray.
6.2SETTING THE FOLD PLATES
There are 2 fold plates, allowing 'C' (or letter) fold or 'Z' (accordian) fold, either
equal of eccentric. Fold plate 1 is located under the hopper tray and fold plate 2 is
accessed by raising the top cover. If a single ('V') fold only is required, either equal or
eccentric, a no-fold guide is fitted to fold plate 2. See also section 6.2.4 for details on
fold options.
6.2.1 Fold Plate 1
Loosen the knob and
adjust the stop so that
the pointer aligns with
the measurement of the
1st. fold (see section
6.2.4). Retighten the
knob.
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6.2.2 Fold Plate 2
6.2.3 Using the No-Fold Guide
If a single fold is being used, the green no-fold guide must be inserted into fold
plate 2. Also see section 6.2.4 for fold options.
Operating Instructions
Raise the top cover to gain
access to the fold plate. Loosen
the knob and adjust the stop so
that the pointer aligns with the
measurement of the 2nd. fold
(see section 6.2.4). Retighten
the knob and close the cover.
2. Remove the green no-fold guide
from its stored position and insert it into
the gap shown until the lip contacts the
lower edge of the fold plate. Note its
orientation.
3. Close the top cover. The machine
is now set up for single fold.
1. Raise the top cover.
When single fold is no
longer required, remember
to replace the guide in its
stored position.
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6.2.4 Fold Options
Indicated below are the three types of fold which may be used. Use the arrow
as a guide to which way the paper should be stacked on the tray; normally the
address will be on the same side and at the same end as the arrow. Use the ruler on
the top cover for measuring the folds.
Letter (or Wallet/'C') Fold
Operating Instructions
Accordian (or 'Z') Fold
Single (or Half/'V') Fold
This requires the use of the no-fold guide - see
section 6.2.3 on the previous page for details.
Also see the following page for a list of frequently used form sizes.
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FOLD STYLE
V11"5 1/2"N/A5 1/2"Address Panel Up & Trailing5 1/2" BlockedUp
V11"5 1/2"N/A5 1/2"Address Panel Up & Leading5 1/2" BlockedDown
ouble V - Ret. Env.14"6 3/4"N/A7 1/4"Address Panel Up & Leading7 1/4" 3 5/8"Down
Notes:
Forms feed from Top of stack by Friction. First fold is Down the vertical plate. Second fold is Up
the vertical plate. There is No nesting feature.
Operating Instructions
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6.3DOUBLE DOCUMENT CALIBRATION
The first time the machine is run (or if the paper type changes), the form must
be calibrated to measure its size and thickness. Thereafter, if two forms are fed at
the same time, they will be ejected into the top tray before reaching the sealing
rollers.
1. Ensure that the hopper tray is loaded (see section 6.1).
3. Press the calibration button
on the control panel.
A single folded document will be ejected into the top
tray. Check that it consists of only
one sheet.
Operating Instructions
2. Raise the two rests on
the top cover
4. The machine is now ready for use and need not be calibrated again unless the
size or thickness of the form used is changed. The two rests may be left in the raised
position to steady any further double documents that may be ejected.
SECTION 7HANDFEED OPTION
If required the machine can operate in manual mode, allowing, for example a
single or small number of documents to be processed without setting up the rest of
the machine. This function may also be used for sealing diverted forms.
1. Pre-fold the document by hand to the
required fold lengths (see section 6.2.4 for
fold options), or remove the diverted form
from the diverter tray.
2. Press the handfeed button
on the control panel. The machine
will wait for up to 30 seconds for the
document to be fed.
3. Insert the folded document,
either way round and crease
downwards into the slot in the
top cover.
4. Press the button again for each document as required.
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SECTION 8OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
After a long period of use, dirt can build up on the fold rollers, and dust can
cause the sensors to become obscured. This will need to be cleaned off to ensure
reliable operation.
8.1Cleaning the Fold Rollers
The fold rollers should be cleaned using a cloth and the supplied roller cleaning
fluid. Be sure the machine is disconnected from the power source first. To gain
access, raise the top cover and clean the full width and circumference of the three
rollers. Although difficult to roll, they may be rotated by hand.
Operating Instructions
Fold rollers
8.2Cleaning the Sensors
The optical sensors on the machine consists of two halves, spaced slightly
apart. They should be cleaned using the supplied non-flammable airduster, ensuring
that both halves are cleaned.
Hold Point & Double Document Sensors
Raise the top cover and depress
the hopper tray (or remove the
hopper by pulling it off the pegs).
Direct the air jet in the gap shown,
in line with the sensors.
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8.3 Clearing Paper Jams
If paper jams occur, they can usually be cleared by using the jog button
on the control panel. Jams are most likely to take place in the infeed or fold roller
areas, or in fold plate 1. Raise the top cover, and if the paper is visible and the jam is
obvious, remove the paper. If it cannot be dislodged, close the cover and press the
jog button, which will operate the machine in short bursts. Jams occurring in fold
plate 1 can be cleared by removing the fold plate - lift it upwards to clear the latches
and withdraw the form.
If the jam is internal (eg. in the sealer rollers), the button may have to be
pressed quite a few times to clear the paper. If all attempts to remove the paper fail,
the PFE Technical Support Department must be contacted (telephone +44 (0) 20 8502
1011 ext. 3010).
Operating Instructions
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SECTION 9OPERATOR'S TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If problems occur, refer to the guide shown below before contacting the Technical
Support Department.
PROBLEMSUGGESTED CAUSE AND REMEDY
Operating Instructions
1. Machine will not run.
2. Forms not feeding, al-
though machine is running.
3. Forms feeding skewed.
4. Double documents occur-
ring frequently.
5. Jam occurring in folder
when machine is first run.
6. Forms keep stopping in
folder area.
7. Form doesn't exit first fold
plate.
8. Form exits through top tray
but is not a double document.
1. Ensure emergency stop button is not depressed.
2. Forms improperly loaded - ensure leading edges
are firmly against chassis bridge (see section 6.1).
3. Ensure hopper tray is properly inserted.
4. Paper type has been changed - recalibrate machine (see section 6.3).
5. Fold plates not set - see section 6.2.
6. Dirty fold rollers - clean (see section 8)
7. Plate is set too deep for form length - reset the
plate (see section 6.2).
8. Calibration or diverter fault - recalibrate first (see
section 6.3) and if this fails, contact the Technical
Support Department.
9. Forms not sealing, or
failing to seal completely.
10. 'Err11' or 'Err21' error
messages occurring.
9. i) Forms loaded wrong way up - turn over.
ii) Defective cohesive - check paper is within date
and test a sample using handfeed (see sec-
tion 7).
iii) Defective seal rollers - contact the Technical
Support Department.
10. Receiving tray full or not sufficiently extended.
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Operating Instructions
SECTION 10ERROR MESSAGES
If operating faults occur, an error code will appear on the control panel display, for example:
Paper jam at infeed.
Form didn't arrive at fold plate 1.
Paper jam at fold plate 1.
Unexpected form at fold plate 1.
Fold plate 1 blocked.
Form lost from fold plate 1.
Form didn't arrive at diverter.
Jam in divert tray.
Unexpected form at diverter.
Divert tray full.
Paper jam in fold rollers.
Paper jam in fold plate/rollers.
Unexpected form at fold sensor.
Form lost in fold plate/rollers.
Fold sensor blocked.
Clear jam (sect. 8.3).
See note at end.
Clear jam (sect. 8.3).
See note at end.
Remove blockage (sect. 8.3).
See note at end.
Check for jam, see note at end
Clear jam (sect. 8.3).
Diverter stuck - call Service.
Empty tray.
Clear jam (sect. 8.3).
Clear jam (sect. 8.3).
See note at end.
See note at end.
See note at end.
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25,26,27 or 28
29
Note: if any of these error numbers occur, remove all paper from the machine and clear any
jams (section 8.3). Clean all sensors (section 8.2), reload the paper and run the machine
again. If the fault still occurs, contact the Service Department. The messages 'COVEr' and
'FPOUt' may also occur, indicating cover open or fold plate removed.
Possible jam in sealer rollers.
Receiving tray full.
Unexpected form at eject area.
Jam in sealer rollers.
Eject sensor blocked.
EPROM error.
Double document error.
Motor/clutch problem.
Lost document.
Undiverted double (too long).
Clear jam (sect. 8.3).
Empty tray.
See note at end.
Clear jam (sect. 8.3).
Clean sensor (sect. 8.2).
See note at end.
Clear all paper, recalibrate.
See note at end.
See note at end.
Open cover and clear double
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