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Pitney Bowes F731, F734, F735 Operator's Manual

F731 Universal Feeder F734/F735 High Capacity Loader
Operator Guide
English Version
Table of Contents
Chapter 1—Introduction
Important Safety Notes ............................................................... 1-2
The F731 Universal Feeder .................................................. 1-4
The F734/F735 High Capacity Loader .................................. 1-5
Operator Controls - F734/F735 ................................................. 1-10
Operator Controls - F731 .......................................................... 1-12
Chapter 2—Operation
Accumulator Input Frame Position ........................................ 2-2
Accumulator Ramp Height .................................................... 2-2
Power Up .............................................................................. 2-3
Select the Program ............................................................... 2-4
Loading Orientation .............................................................. 2-5
Feeder Side Guides Adjustment ........................................... 2-5
Set the Scanning Head ......................................................... 2-6
Side to Side Adjustment of OMR Scanners .......................... 2-6
Side to Side Adjustment of BCR Scanners ........................... 2-8
Setting the Material Guide Fingers ..................................... 2-10
Feeder Head Adjustment for cut sheets and booklets
up to 2.5mm (3/32") thick .................................................... 2-11
Feeder Head Adjustment for booklets 2.5mm (3/32") thick
or greater ............................................................................ 2-11
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Chapter 2—Operation (continued)
F734/F735 High Capacity Loader Setup ..................................2-14
Set the DI900/DI950 System .................................................... 2-16
Running the System .................................................................2-17
Chapter 3—Programming
Deleting a Program ................................................................... 3-13
Modifying a Program ................................................................. 3-14
Transport Material to Accumulator ...................................... 2-12
Setting the Accumulator Side Guides ................................. 2-12
Accumulator Ramp Adjustment .......................................... 2-12
Deactivate Inline Test? ........................................................ 2-13
Load Paper ......................................................................... 2-13
Programming an 'OMR DI900/DI950' Job ............................ 3-5
Programming a 'BCR Standard' Job ................................... 3-11
Chapter 4—Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Options Available .................................................................. 4-2
Stoppages in the F731 Universal Feeder ............................. 4-3
Stoppages in the F734/F735 High Capacity Loader ............. 4-4
Chapter 5—Reference
Index
Index .................................................................................... Index-1
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Contact Information

USA Contacts
Product Name - F731 (Universal Feeder) or F734 (High Capacity Loader)
▪ For frequently asked questions, go to:
Support.
▪ To place requests for service or training, go to:
Account.
▪ To order supplies and accessories, call the Supply Line™ at: 1.800.243.7824 or
go to: www.pb.com and click on Online Store. ▪ To view and pay invoices online, go to: ▪ To view inventory, go to: ▪ For direct questions, call: 1.800.522.0020. Customer Service Representatives
are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM ET.
www.pb.com and click on My Account.
www.pb.com and click on Customer
www.pb.com and click on My
www.pb.com and click on My Account.
Canada Contacts
Product Name - F731 (Universal Feeder) or F734 (High Capacity Loader)
▪ For frequently asked questions or to order supplies, go to: www.pitneybowes.ca ▪ For direct questions, call: 1.800.672.6937. Customer Service Representatives
are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET.
Other Country Contacts
• If you require help or wish to purchase supplies for your system, contact your
machine supplier.
• Contact information for all European Pitney Bowes companies is given in a
separate publication supplied with your system.
• If your system has been provided by a dealer or company outside the European
area, contact details will be on the rear cover of this guide, or on a label fixed to
the machine.
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1 • Introduction
This chapter lists the key features of your system, and presents
important safety information.
Important Safety Notes ................................................................1-2
A Note to the Operator.................................................................1-4
About Your System ......................................................................1-4
The F731 Universal Feeder ................................................... 1-4
The F734/F735 High Capacity Loader .................................. 1-5
System Components - F734/F735...............................................1-6
System Components - F731 ........................................................1-8
Operator Controls - F734/F735 .................................................1-10
Operator Controls - F731...........................................................1-12
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Important Safety Notes
Follow the normal safety precautions for all office equipment:
• It is strongly recommended that you use only Pitney Bowes approved
supplies, in particular aerosol dusters. Improper storage and use of aerosol dusters or flammable aerosol dusters, can cause an explosive-
like condition that could result in a personal injury and/or property damage. Never use aerosol dusters labelled flammable and always read instructions and safety precautions on the duster container label.
• To obtain supplies, please contact our Supply Line™ to place orders.
Material Safety Data Sheets can be obtained on the web or from
our Supply Line™. Refer to the Contact Information List for more
information.
• Use the power cord supplied with the machine and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet located near the machine and easily accessible. Failure to properly ground the machine can result in severe personal injury and/or fire.
• Avoid touching moving parts or materials while the machine is in use.
Keep hands, loose clothing, jewellery and long hair away from all moving
parts.
• Do not remove covers or defeat safety interlock switches. Covers enclose hazardous parts that should only be accessed by properly trained service personnel. Immediately report to service any damaged or non-functioning components that renders the unit unsafe.
• Place the unit in an accessible location to allow for proper venting of the equipment and to facilitate servicing.
• The power cord wall plug is the primary means of disconnecting the machine from the AC supply.
• Do not use an adapter plug on the line cord or wall outlet.
• Do not remove the ground pin from the line cord.
• Avoid using wall outlets that are controlled by wall switches, or shared
with other equipment.
• Do not route the power cord over sharp edges or trap between furniture.
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• Ensure there is no strain on the power cord and that it does not become
jammed between the equipment, walls or furniture.
• Be certain the area in front of the wall receptacle into which the machine is plugged is free from obstruction.
• Before clearing a stoppage, be sure machine mechanisms come to a
stop.
• When removing stalled material, avoid using too much force to protect
against minor personal injury and damaging equipment.
• To prevent overheating, do not cover any vent openings.
• Operation of this equipment without periodic maintenance will inhibit optimum operating performance and could cause the equipment to malfunction. Contact your machine supplier for required service schedule.
• Read all instructions before attempting to operate the equipment.
• Use this equipment only for its intended purpose.
• Always follow the specific occupational safety and health standards for your workplace.
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A note to the Operator

About Your System

The F731 Universal Feeder
These instructions explain how to setup and use the Model F731 Universal Feeder and the optional Model F734/F735 High Capacity Loader. Please spend a few moments reading through them; understanding what the system does and how it does it will keep problems to a minimum and help you get the best performance from it and the DI900/DI950 inserting system of which it is a part.
Before setting up and using the system, you should be thoroughly familiar with its controls, programming options and setup procedure. You should also
be thoroughly familiar with each component of the DI900/DI950 system (see the DI900/DI950 Operator Guide supplied with the system).
The F731 is used as part of the Pitney Bowes DI900/DI950 Inserting
System. It takes laser printed, or pre-printed cut sheet forms and efficiently
collates them into customer sets. It can also feed single booklets up to 4mm (0.16") thick. OMR/BCR/OCR/2D Matrix scanning ensures complete integrity and confidentiality of the sets.
Standard Features
The F731 offers an impressive array of standard features. Among them:
• Bottom feeding of material
• Variable speed control
• Overcount control
• Automatic double document detection
• Job storage - up to 99 jobs available
• Multi-function operator controls
• Easy to use self prompting display
• Out of material and jam detection
• Resettable sheet counter
• Batch count control
• Operator selectable 'User Definable' (if OMR scanning is fitted)
scan line increments: 1/6", 1/8", 1/10" and
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The F734/F735 High Capacity Loader
The optional F734/F735 High Capacity Loader takes laser printed or pre-printed cut sheets and conveys them to the feeder deck of the F731 Universal Feeder. The F734 and F735 are identical with the exception that the F734 is designed to handle US 'Letter' sized sheets, whereas the F735 handles DIN A4 sized sheets.
After loading material into the F734/F735, operation is controlled by the F731 Universal Feeder, as a result of which the F734/F735 will only convey
material when instructed to do so by the Universal Feeder.
In the event of a material stoppage in the Universal Feeder, the F734/F735
High Capacity Loader will stop.
Standard Features:
• High Capacity, up to a maximum of 4,500 sheets
• Automatic start/stop – Controlled by downstream F731 Universal Feeder
• Automatic paper flow control
• Automatic material detection
• Fully interlocked covers
• Operator adjustment to accommodate 'curled material'
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System Components

- F734/F735
1
Front Cover
Provides access to the loading area of the machine. The cover is interlocked to prevent machine operation when opened.
Material Support Plate
2
This is used to support the material and to keep it upright when
loading material. Move the plate to the left, load material, move the
plate against the material then prepare more material for loading.
Pressure Assembly
3
This assembly will only move when the Front Cover is CLOSED. To
load material, move the Pressure Assembly to the left. After loading,
move the Pressure Assembly against the material. When the machine is in operation, the Pressure Assembly will automatically monitor the amount of material and ensure that a constant pressure is applied in
order to ensure continuous, uninterrupted material feed.
4
Pressure Assembly Interrupt
Operation of this plate will interrupt the movement/operation of the Pressure Assembly and can be used by the operator during the material loading process.
5
Material Exit Area
Provides access to the material exit area for clearing stalled material. The cover is interlocked to prevent machine operation when open. The Guide Strips shown are optional and are only used for 'difficult' material.
6
Control Panel
Operator controls are conveniently grouped on the front of the High Capacity Loader. Four controls govern all loading and paper handling functions. See page 1-10 for details.
7
Power Cord
Connect to the F731 power outlet. See the safety information on page 1-2 before connecting the mains cord.
8
Main Power Switch
Applies power to the F734/F735 High Capacity Loader. This switch is not accessible when the F734/F735 is docked to the F731 Universal
Feeder. When docked, it should be left in the ON position. The F731
power switch will then control power to both modules.
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System Connector
This should be left connected to the F731 at all times. In particular,
NEVER disconnect it with power applied to the F731 or damage to the machine may result.
3
5
4
2
Optional Guide Strips
1
6
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System Components
- F731
1
Top Cover
Provides access to the accumulation area for making adjustments or clearing stalled material. The cover is interlocked to prevent machine operation when open.
Feed Deck
2
Equipped with side guides and separator assembly.
Control Panel
3
Operator controls are conveniently grouped on the front of the feeder. Five multi-function controls govern all programming and paper handling functions. See page 1-12 for details.
4
Operator Display
The display prompts you through the programming process, shows a
list of available programs and displays error messages.
5
Accumulation Area
Area of the feeder where sheets are collated into sets prior to being fed into the DI900/DI950 system.
6
Main Power Switch
Applies power to the F731 Universal Feeder.
7
Feeder Head Adjustment Controls (a, b and c)
Adjusts the separator and feed mechanisms so that single items of material are fed into the accumulation area. Control c adjusts the initial separation of the material being run. Controls a and b adjust the feed (take-away) of the single piece of material to the accumulation area.
8
Feeder Side Guides and Control
Used to control the material being fed into the system. Rotate the control to adjust the guides.
Loader Control Sensor (t)
9
This sensor is only supplied if an F734/F735 High Capacity Loader is used in the system. It must be fitted onto the F731 Feeder Head (as shown in the illustration) whenever the F734/F735 is being used. If
the F731 Universal Feeder is being used without the F734/F735, the
sensor must be removed from the Feeder Head and stored in the two slots in the F731 Rear Cover
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2
3
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Sensor Fitted Sensor Stored
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Operator Controls

- F734/F735
Manual Reverse Button
With ALL covers closed, press and hold the Manual Reverse Button, the
Pressure Assembly will move to the left. Releasing the button will stop movement of the Pressure Assembly.
When loading material, you will need to move the Pressure Assembly as far to the left as is required in order to load your material. When the Manual
Reverse Button is pressed, the No Pressure Indicator light will stay ON.
Manual Forward Button
With ALL covers closed, press and hold the Manual Forward Button, the
Pressure Assembly will move to the right. Releasing the button will stop movement of the Pressure Assembly.
After loading material, you will need to move the Pressure Assembly to the right until it contacts the material, and the No Pressure Indicator light goes
OUT.
Clear Deck Button
With ALL covers closed, press and hold the Clear Deck Button. The drive
motors will transport any remaining material out of the machine. Under
normal circumstances it is not necessary to use this button, as the material would automatically feed out into the F731 Universal Feeder. However, at the end of a material run, if some material remains in the machine, use the
Clear Deck button to remove it.
Stop/Auto Button
Use this button to set the machine for Automatic operation, after loading the material. Whenever the Auto mode is active, the Automatic Controls
Indicator light will be ON. If a material stoppage is detected on the F734/
F735, automatic operation is stopped and all the yellow indicator lights on
the Control Panel will FLASH. To reactivate the Automatic mode, simply press the Stop/Auto Button once.
When the F734/F735 High Capacity Loader is in Auto mode, pressing this
button will stop it immediately.
Power Indicator
The Power Indicator light will stay ON whenever power is applied to the machine, and the Main Power Switch is ON.
Automatic Controls Indicator
This light will be ON whenever the machine is in Automatic mode.
No Pressure Indicator
This light will be ON whenever there is insufficient pressure on the material.
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Automatic
Controls
No
Pressure
No
Paper
Cover
Open
AutoStop
Clear
Deck
Manual
Forward
Manual
Reverse
No Paper Indicator
This light will be ON whenever the material supply is exhausted.
Cover Open Indicator
This light will be ON whenever any of the interlocked covers are open.
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Operator Controls
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Arrow Buttons <>
1. In the operating mode, scroll through available (up to 99) programs in
the program list.
2. In programming mode, select alpha or numeric characters or other
variable settings.
Run Confirm (Green)
In the programming mode, answers YES to prompts.
After set-up with the pre-run adjustments, operation of the SYSTEM will be through the DI900/DI950 Inserter control panel. This includes both single cycle (Trial Piece) and continuous operation.
Exit (Blue)
Used when advancing through options in the programming mode.
Stop/Clear Deck (Red)
In the programming mode, answers NO to prompts; also acts as a STOP
button during continuous operation.
If material is in the accumulation area of the F731 i.e. the last set in a job
run, pressing this button will eject the material through the DI900/DI950
Inserting System.
F731 Universal Feeder Control Panel
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This chapter tells you how to setup, load and run the F734/F735 High
Capacity Loader and the F731 Universal Feeder.
F731 Universal Feeder Setup......................................................2-2
Accumulator Input Frame Position ........................................ 2-2
Accumulator Ramp Height ..................................................... 2-2
Power Up ............................................................................... 2-3
Select the Program ................................................................ 2-4
Loading Orientation ............................................................... 2-5
Feeder Side Guides Adjustment ............................................ 2-5
Set the Scanning Head .......................................................... 2-6
Side to Side Adjustment of OMR Scanners ........................... 2-6
Side to Side Adjustment of BCR Scanners ............................ 2-8
Setting the Material Guide Fingers ...................................... 2-10
Feeder Head Adjustment for cut sheets and booklets
up to 2.5mm (3/32") thick ......................................................2-11
Feeder Head Adjustment for booklets 2.5mm (3/32") thick
or greater ..............................................................................2-11
Transport Material to Accumulator ....................................... 2-12
Setting the Accumulator Side Guides .................................. 2-12
Accumulator Ramp Adjustment ........................................... 2-12
Deactivate Inline Test? ........................................................ 2-13
Load Paper .......................................................................... 2-13
F734/F735 High Capacity Loader Setup ...................................2-14
Set the DI900/DI950 System .....................................................2-16
Running the System ..................................................................2-17
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Accumulator Input Frame Position
This section explains how to select a program and set the F731 for the
material being run:
NOTE:
A support latch will engage each time the Top Cover is opened.
It is necessary to manually release this latch in order to close the Top Cover.
Lower the F731 Front Cover.
Set lever d to the required position:
3 for sheets 2 for thin booklets up to
2.5mm (3/32") thick
1 for thick booklets up to
4mm (5/32") thick
Close the Front Cover.
Accumulator Ramp Height
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Open the Top Cover.
The ramp must be set to the raised position for sheets or the lowered position for booklets. Simply grasp the ramp and set it to the required position.
Raised for sheets Lowered for booklets
NOTE:
If the reverse accumulator kit is fitted
to your machine, the ramp height
has three settings controlled by the position of the lever f located inside
the Front Cover:
1 for reverse accumulate of sheets
i.e. sheet order …3, 2, 1,
2 for booklets 3 for forward accumulate of sheets
i.e. sheet order 1, 2, 3….
Operation • 2
Power Up
Before turning the system ON, refer to the Important Safety Notes on page 1-2.
Turn the F731 Main Power Switch ON. The F731 will momentarily display
the version number of the software, and then show the listing of available
programs. The Exit (Blue) indicator will light.
Program Listing
012: JOB1 PAPER/DF C=1 <PROG 013: JOB2 PAPER/DF C=1 USB
USB indicates that the USB link to the DI900/DI950 Inserter is operational.
HINT:
If nothing happens, turn the Main Power Switch OFF. Make sure all covers are closed, then turn the Main Power Switch ON again.
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