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EASY FEED LITE
FRICTION FEEDER
OPERATOR MANUAL
Rev 02-04-13
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
THIS EQUIPMENT PRESENTS NO PROBLEM WHEN USED PROPERLY. OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES WHEN OPERATING THE RENA EASY FEED LITE
FRICTION FEEDER.
BEFORE USING THE EASY FEED LITE, YOU SHOULD READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES, SAFETY
WARNINGS, AND INSTRUCTIONS:
Keep hands, hair, and clothing clear of rollers and other moving parts.
Avoid touching moving parts or materials while the machine is in use. Before clearing a jam, be sure
machine mechanisms come to a stop.
Always turn off the machine before making adjustments, cleaning the machine, or performing any
maintenance covered in this manual.
Always use the power cord supplied with the machine and plug it into a properly grounded, easily
accessible wall outlet located near the machine. Failure to properly ground the machine can result in severe
personal injury and/or fire.
The power cord and wall plug is the primary means of disconnecting the machine from the power supply.
DO NOT use an adapter plug on the line cord or wall outlet.
DO NOT remove the ground pin from the line cord.
DO NOT route the power cord over sharp edges o r t r ap it between furniture.
Avoid using wall outlets controlled by wall switches or shared with other equipment.
Make sure there is no strain on the power cord caused by jamming between equipment, walls or furniture.
DO NOT remove covers. Covers enclose hazardous parts that should be accessed by a qualified service
representative. Report any cover damage to your service representative.
This machine requires periodic maintenance. Contact your authorized serv i ce representative for required
service schedules.
To prevent overheating, do not cover the vent openings.
Use this equipment only for its intended purpose.
In addition, follow any specific occupational safety and health standards for your workplace or area.
This manual is intended solely for the use and information of Neopost USA, its designated agents,
customers, and their employees. The information in this guide was obtained from several different
sources that are deemed reliable by all industry standards. To the best of our knowledge, that information
is accurate in all respects. However, neither Neopost USA, Inc. nor any of its agents or employees shall
be responsible for any inaccuracies contained herein.
All rights reser ved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including
photocopying, recording, or any i nformation storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.
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Getting Acquainted
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Assembly and Installation
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Operating the Easy Feed Lite
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Maintenance
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Specifications
Easy Feed Lite Specifications
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Feeder and Connections
Choose a Location
Assembly
Installing the Feeder
Connecting Power
Adjusting the Feeder
Cleaning
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Tabber/Feeder Interface Connecto r – Interface Cable plugs in here. Permits the Tabber to control the
Feeder when the mode switch is in the Automatic position.
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Power Inlet-Feeder – Power cord plugs in here.
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Fuse – The Feeder fuse is located here.
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Main Power Switch-Feeder – Turns the Feeder ON and OFF.
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Mode Switch – Permits selection of either the Automatic Mode (the Tabber controls the Feeder) or
Manual Mode (the Feeder speed is cont rol led manually by the Feeder Speed Control).
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Feeder Speed Control – Controls Feeder speed when the Feeder mode switch is in the Manu al position.
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Media Thickness Adjustment – Adjusts the Exit Rollers of the Feeder for thicker media by loosening
the knob and repositioning the lever.
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Rear Media Guide –
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Controls and Connections
GETTING ACQUAINTED
Separator Locking Knobs – Adjust Sheet Separator height to fit different media thickness.
Adjustable Media Guide – Adjusts to hold the paper/media against the Envelope/Paper Media Guide.
Fixed Media Guide – All printing is registered against this Guide. It has adjustable positions for
envelopes and paper.
Holds the paper/media against the Front Plate.
Rear Media Guide Support – Supports the paper/media.
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ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Assembly and Installation
The Easy Feed Lite Feeder is designed to feed material from single sheets up to 1/4" in
thickness. The size of the material can vary from 3.5" long by 5" wide up to 12" long by 17"
wide. It is ideal for feeding into conveyor transport systems, folding and stitching machines,
packaging and inkjet applications. Speeds of up to 25,000 pieces per hour (depending on the size
and material) are possible.
Choose a Location
Place the Feeder on a sturdy worktable or cabinet at least 12 inches from any walls. Allow
enough room to place the Feeder on the same work surface. Protect the Feeder from
excessive heat, dust, and moisture – avoid placing it in direct sunlight.
Assembly
After unpacking the Feeder:
1. Install the Adjustable Media Guide [A] and
Fixed Media Guide [B] using the four screws
supplied (two on each side).
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2. Attach the Rear Media Guide Support
using the Knob provided [A]. NOTE:
The two outside holes fit over the
socket head screws.
3. Install the Rear Media Guide using the
thumbscrew [B] and washer provided.
The washer goes between the screw and
the Rear Media Guide Support.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
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ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Installing the Feeder (with T-650 Tabber)
When using the Feeder with other equipment, see the operator's guide for those machines.
1. Pin [A] on the Feeder should mate with
the hole [B] on the Tabber body.
2. Feeder is properly aligned with the Tabber
body (see photo at right).
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ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Connecting Power
Plugging in the Feeder
Make sure that the Power Switch on the Feeder is OFF.
1. Connect one end of the Feeder power cord to the rear of the Feeder in the
corresponding receptacle.
2. Plug the other end of the cord into a 115 Volt AC (220 VAC International), 50/60 Hz,
grounded outlet.
CAUTION
DO NOT USE ADAPTER PLUGS OR EXTENSION CORDS TO
CONNECT THE FEEDER TO THE WALL RECEPTACLE.
DO NOT USE OUTLETS CONTROLLED BY WALL SWITCHES.
DO NOT USE AN OUTLET THAT SHARES THE SAME CIRCUIT WITH
LARGE ELECTRICAL MACHINES OR APPLIANCES.
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OPERATING THE FF-309
Operating the Feeder
Adjusting the Feeder
The Feeder is properly aligned with the Tabber when it is installed. Check alignment when using
with other equipment. The Media Guide on the non-operator side of the Feeder is fixed in
position for proper alignment of the media.
Adjust the Feeder to feed media:
1. Open the Adjustable Media Guide to provide room
for the media.
2. Loosen the Separator Locking Knobs [1] and raise
the Sheet Separators [2]. Install one sheet of media
under the Separators and lower them into contact
with the media. Tighten the Locking Knobs.
NOTE: For media thicker than 1/2 folded sheets you
can add one sheet of the material to the media
before tightening the Locking Knobs. This gives
thicker media a little more room to feed.
3. Move the Adjustable Media Guide to within
1/32-inch of the media and tighten the
Locking Knob.
4. Adjust the Rear Media Support Guide so that
the media is approximately 1/2-inch above
the media support as shown.
NOTE: The above is a starting guideline. The
height of the media above the Support Guide
may vary to obtain optimum feeding.
5. The Forwarding Rollers on the Feeder are
adjustable for media thickness. This is
particularly helpful when feeding media over
1/8-inch thick. To adjust the Forwarding
Rollers, loosen the Media Thickness Locking
Knob [3], place a piece of media under the
Forwarding Rollers [4], and then tighten the
Knob.
NOTE: To increase or decrease the pressure
on the Forwarding Rollers adjust the lever [5]
while tightening the Locking Knob [3].
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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
This section describes maintenance that an experienced operator can perform. If any service or maintenance is required beyond that which is described in this document, please contact your local dealer.
Cleaning
WARNING
THE FEEDER IS A PRECISION MACHINE THAT SHOULD BE CLEANED
REGULARLY TO INSURE MANY YEARS OF SERVICE. BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, DISCO NNECT THE FEEDER FROM
THE POWER SOURCE!
The Feeder must be cleaned regularly of accumulated paper dust and ink. Depending on the
types of media that are run, paper dust may accumulate within machine and on the transport. To
clean, unplug the Feeder from the power receptacle and remove the covers.
• Internal Areas: Clean with a vacuum that has a soft brush attachment to help loosen the
dust particles. Take care not to damage the PC Boards or electrical wiring.
• Exterior: Clean with any standard non-abrasive household cleaner that does not contain
plastic-harming solvents.
CAUTION
NEVER SPRAY OR POUR CLEANERS DIRECTLY ON OR INTO THE
FEEDER. EXCESS LIQUID COULD HARM ELECTRONIC PARTS. ALWAYS
DAMPEN A RAG WITH THE CLEANER AND APPLY I T TO THE PARTS TO
BE CLEANED.
Rollers and Transport Belts
The Belts and Rollers can become glazed with paper lint and ink from the media. They should be
regularly cleaned with a mild abrasive household cleaner on a damp cloth.
Avoid using solvents on the Rubber Rollers.
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Specifications
Easy Feed Lite
MATERIAL HANDLING:
MEDIA
THICKNESS:
MEDIA TYPE:
SPEED:
ELECTRICAL:
DIMENSIONS:
SHIPPING
WEIGHT:
Minimum Size: 3.5" (88.9 mm) L x 5" (127 mm) W
Maximum Size: 12" (304.8 mm) L x 17" (431.8 mm) W
Single Sheet to 1/4" (6.35 mm)
Open ended Z-folded flyers
Envelopes
Small Booklets
Card Stock
Business Cards
Up to 25,000 pieces per hour
120 VAC 50/60 Hz (220 VAC also available)
13-3/8" (34 cm) W x 11-3/4" (30 cm) L x 19-3/4" (50 cm) H
(including Media Guides)
31 lbs. (14.5 kg)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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