Rena T-250 User Manual

T-250 Tabber

OPERATIONS MANUAL

Revised: 2-5-10

Part # M-3434

RENA SYSTEMS INC.

136 Green Tree Road STE 140

Oaks, PA 19456-1069

Phone: (610) 650-9170

Fax: (610) 650-9171

E-Mail:

support@renausa.com

Web Site: www.renausa.com

RENA Systems Inc. would like to Thank You for investing in our quality built products.

Please record the following information for future reference:

Model:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Purchased From:

Dealer Name:

Contact Name:

Address:

Phone Number:

Please take this opportunity to register your product.

Use the following “Warranty Registration” link to register your product with Rena Systems.

http://www.renausa.com/support_warranty.htm

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Section Page #

SECTION 1 – GETTING ACQUAINTED________________________________________________ 5

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS _______________________________________________________________ 5 PACKAGING/SHIPPING _______________________________________________________________ 6 CONTENTS _________________________________________________________________________ 6 FRONT VIEW_______________________________________________________________________ 7 REAR VIEW________________________________________________________________________ 8

SECTION 2 – ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION ________________________________________ 9

ASSEMBLY _________________________________________________________________________ 9 INSTALLATION ____________________________________________________________________ 10

SECTION 3 – OPERATING THE TABBER_____________________________________________ 11

LOADING TABS: ___________________________________________________________________ 11 TAB SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT_______________________________________________________ 12 METERING BRACKET/SEPARATOR ADJUSTMENT _________________________________________ 13 MEDIA SUPPORTS AND MEDIA SIDE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT __________________________________ 14 MEDIA TRANSPORT TEST____________________________________________________________ 14 HORIZONTAL TAB POSITIONING ______________________________________________________ 15 TAB FOLD POSITION ADJUSTMENT ____________________________________________________ 15 OPERATING SEQUENCE _____________________________________________________________ 15

SECTION 4 – TROUBLESHOOTING__________________________________________________ 17

TABBING PROBLEMS:_______________________________________________________________ 17 MEDIA FEEDING PROBLEMS:_________________________________________________________ 18

SECTION 5 – MAINTENANCE _______________________________________________________ 20

CLEANING ________________________________________________________________________ 20

Feed Rollers and Forwarding Rollers_________________________________________________ 20 Cleaning the Sensors______________________________________________________________ 21

APPENDIX - SPECIFICATIONS______________________________________________________ 23 APPENDIX B – OBTAINING SUPPLIES, SERVICE AND SUPPORT_______________________ 24

T-250 TAB SUPPLIES: _______________________________________________________________ 24

INDEX ____________________________________________________________________________ 26

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NOTES

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Section 1 – Getting Acquainted

Safety Precautions

THIS EQUIPMENT PRESENTS NO PROBLEM WHEN USED PROPERLY. OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES WHEN OPERATING THE RENA T-250 TABBER.

BEFORE USING THE T-250, YOU SHOULD READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES, SAFETY WARNINGS, AND INSTRUCTIONS:

9 Keep hands, hair, and clothing clear of rollers and other moving parts. 9 Avoid touching moving parts or materials while the machine is in use. Before clearing a jam, be sure

machine mechanisms come to a stop.

9 Always turn off the machine before making adjustments, cleaning the machine, or performing any

maintenance covered in this manual.

9 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 sever personal injury and/or fire.

9 The power cord and wall plug is the primary means of disconnecting the machine for the power

supply.

9 DO NOT use an adapter plug on the line cord or wall outlet. 9 DO NOT remove the ground pin from the line cord. 9 DO NOT route the power cord over sharp edges or trapped between furniture. 9 Avoid using wall outlets controlled by wall switches, or shared with other equipment. 9 Make sure there is no strain on the power cord caused by jamming between the equipment, walls or

furniture.

9 DO NOT remove covers. Covers enclose hazardous parts that should be accessed by a qualified

service representative. Report any damage of covers to your service representative.

9 This machine requires periodic maintenance. Contact your authorized service representative for

required service schedules.

9 To prevent overheating, do not cover the vent openings. 9 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 Rena Systems Inc., 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 Rena Systems Inc. nor any of its agents or employees shall be responsible for any inaccuracies contained herein.

RENA Systems Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from Rena Systems Inc.

and “The Envelope Imaging Company” are registered trademarks of Rena Systems Inc.

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Packaging/Shipping

The Tabber is shipped in appropriate packaging so that, under normal shipping conditions, it reaches its destination without damage.

NOTICE: Report damage to the carrier. The carrier is liable for any damage during transport. Transport and storage should take place under normal conditions, i.e. at temperatures between +5°C and +70°C and relative air humidity of up to 80%. Exposure to conditions that are not permissible may lead to damage which is not externally visible.

IMPORTANT Please save the packaging materials for future use! It will be required if you ever need to ship the Tabber.

The following items are included with your tabber:

1 Operations Manual 1 Tab Roll Support Assembly 1 Tab Roll Side Guide 1 Power Cord 2 Media Support Guides 2 Media Side Guides

Note: Tabs can be purchased through your local Rena dealer.

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General: The T-250 Tabber is a desktop tabbing machine that is designed for the moderate volume user. It can handle documents ranging from 3 5/8” x 5” card stock to 11” x 11” booklets up to 5/32”

The T-250 Tabber will process a range of “Tabs” in most colors and either round or square from 5/8” to 1.5” in length and width.

Front View

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Tab Sensor and Tab Guide Assembly – This assembly keeps the tab aligned so

that the sensor can sense the tab.

Tab Roll Side Guide – Holds the tab roll in place on the Tab Roll Support. Reel Brake Assembly – Prevents the roll of tabs from unwinding when they are

not being fed. Tab Take-up Reel – Winds up the tab backing material.

You will need to clear the backing from this reel when it reaches a diameter of about 3”.

Metering Bracket Assembly – Separates the media so that only one piece feeds at a time

Media Pressure Rollers – Drive the media through the tabber. Tab Position Adjustment Knob – Adjusts the fold position of the tab on the

media. Tab Drive Pressure Knob – Provides pressure on the tab stock to hold it against the tab advance roller. Tab Advance Knob – Attached to the tab advance roller. Turn this roller to manually advance the tab stock. Exit Roller – Applies pressure to the tab to help it stick to the media.

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Rear View

Media Support – Supports media during feeding.

1. Media Side Guides – Help maintain position of media in relationship to tabs.

2. Tab Roll Support – The tab roll is mounted here.

3. Media Counter – Resettable counter to track number of pieces fed.

4. Tab Feed Switch – When this switch is depressed the tabs will feed when the

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media switch is also depressed.

Media Feed Switch – This switch when depressed will cause the media to feed.

6. Tab Sensitivity Adjustment Knob – Different tabs have different densities.

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This adjustment compensates for the different types of tabs.

Main Power Switch – Controls the power to the tabber.

8. Fuse – The main power fuse is located here.

9. Power Inlet – The power cord is plugged in here.

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Theory of operation: The T-250 is a stand-alone machine that can process media into a

stacker or tray. The T-250 will process various sizes of media and place a single “tab” on the lead edge of the media. The media can vary in length from 3.6” to 11” and vary in thickness from a C-folded sheet of 20# bond paper to a booklet of 5/32” thick.

The T-250 will process media at a speed up to 12,000 pieces per hour depending on the skill of the operator, the length (depth) of the media and the type of material.

When the media is fed, a media sensor detects the lead edge of the media and starts a tab feeding into position. The media contacts the tab and the exit roller presses the tab to the media and carries the media out of the tabber. At the same time, the tab feed stops until another piece of media is seen by the media sensor. The sensitivity of the tab sensor is adjusted by the tab sensor adjustment on the rear of the tabber for different types of tabs.

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ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

Section 2 – Assembly and Installation

Assembly

The T-250 Tabber has to be assembled before it can be used. Follow the steps below to prepare it for operation:

Step 1: Remove all the components from the carton.

Step 2: Attach the two media support guides using the two thumbscrews provided. The pin on the guide fits into the lower hole and the guide is secured with the thumbscrew as shown.

Step 3: Install the two side guides over the metering bracket support bar and then tighten the thumbscrew.

Step 4: Loosen the thumbscrew. Place the slot on the tab roll support over the stud and slide it down until it reaches the thumbscrew. Tighten the thumbscrew.

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Installation

Place the tabber on a flat surface away from windows or heat sources and near an electrical outlet. Plug the power cord into the receptacle at the side of the tabber and then pug it into the wall outlet.

CAUTION

DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG OR EXTENSION CORD TO CONNECT

THE TABBER 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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Section 3 – Operating the Tabber

There are seven steps required to set-up the T-250 Tabber to apply tabs to your media:

Step 1: Load a roll of tabs on the tabber. Step 2: Set the sensitivity of the Tab Sensor. Step 3: Adjust the Metering Bracket Assembly to the media. Step 4: Adjust the Media Supports and Media Side guides to the media. Step 5: Test for proper media transport. Step 6: Test/Adjust for proper horizontal Tab position. Step 7: Adjust Tab Fold Position.

Loading Tabs:

1. Remove the Exit Roller

2. Remove the Tab Roll Side Guide

by pulling it away from the Tab Roll Support.

3. Mount the roll of tabs with the tab

leader coming off the roll on the exit side of the tabber.

4. Replace the Tab Roll Side Guide.

5. Unwind approximately 12 inches

of tabs and remove the first 12 tabs from the backing material.

6. Thread the tab roll leader behind

the Reel Brake Assembly and then in front of the Idler Roller.

7. Set the Tab Pressure Knob to the

on position (pressure engaged).

8. While turning the Tab Advance

Knob counter-clockwise; thread the tab stock leader above the metal lip, up into and between the Abrasive Roller and the Pressure Roller.

9. Continue turning the Tab Advance Knob counter-clockwise until you have

enough tab stock leader to feed 2” to 3” through the center of the Tab Take-up Reel pins. Operating Tip: You will need to clear the backing from the Take-up Reel when it reaches a diameter of about 3”.

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10. Slide the tabs stock into the open side of the black plastic Tab Guide and Sensor

Assembly. Tip: Turning the Tab Pressure Knob to OFF helps with the alignment. Return

the pressure knob to the ON position after positioning.

11. Set the Tab Side Guide (post) to

confine, but not bind the tab backing.

12. When using 1.25” wide or

narrower tab stock; adjust (slide) the black plastic Tab Guide and Sensor Assembly so that the red centerline is in the approximate center of the tab stock.

When running tabs larger than

1.25”, adjust (slide) the black plastic Tab Guide and Sensor Assembly so the inside of the assembly just begins to touch the left side of the tab stock; without pushing the stock toward the right. In this case, the red center line will not

be centered on the tab stock.

13. Replace the Exit Roller by pushing it back into its holder.

Note: This roller is removed in next step (Tab Sensitivity Adjustment), so you can leave it off, if you plan to do this adjustment.

Tab Sensitivity Adjustment

There are two types of tabs designed for use in the T-250 Tabber. Type 1 is a paper tab with a plain paper backing. Type 2 is a clear plastic or translucent paper tab with a black or brown backing behind the tab and a white stripe between the tabs. Do Not use clear tabs that have a white backing behind the tab and a black line between the tabs.

1. Remove the exit roller.

2. With the tab exposed under the sensor, turn the main power switch ON.

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3. Turn the Tab Sensitivity Adjustment knob fully counter-clockwise. Then turn it

clockwise until the Red LED above the adjusting knob lights. Make a note of the number that the indicator, on the knob, is pointing at.

4. Turn the Tab Drive Pressure Knob OFF and roll the tabs backwards until the Red

LED goes OFF. Turn the Tab Sensitivity Knob clockwise until the Red LED lights again. Make a note of the number that the indicator, on the knob, is pointing at.

NOTE: If during this step the Tab Sensitivity Knob is maxed-out (fully clockwise), but the LED still does not light; then proceed as if the second number is 12. If at any time during the tabbing process double tabbing occurs, advance the setting one more position clockwise.

5. Set the Tab Sensitivity Knobs indicator halfway between the two points measured

in the two previous steps. Example: If the LED illuminates at position 4 with the tab under the sensor and at position 10 with the backing or white line under the sensor. The difference between the two positions is six clicks (10 - 4 = 6). Divide this number in half (6 ÷ 2 = 3). In this case, you turn the Tab Sensitivity Knob counter-clockwise 3 clicks, to position 7, which is halfway between 3 and 10.

6. Turn the Tab Pressure Roller ON and use the Tab Advance Knob to advance the

tab until it starts to peel away from the backing paper.

7. Reinstall the Exit Roller.

Metering Bracket/Separator Adjustment

This procedure is used to insure that only one piece of media is fed at a time.

1. Loosen the two thumbscrews that attach the Metering Bracket to its mounting bar.

2. Raise the Metering Bracket and place a piece of media under the separator

fingers, then lower the Metering Bracket until it contacts the media. Make sure that material is between all the fingers and rollers.

3. Tighten the two thumbscrews.

4. Remove the media and make sure the bar is level and that the separator fingers are

not rubbing against the feed rollers.

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Media Supports and Media Side Guide Adjustment

1. Position the media on the Media

Supports approximately where you wish to position the tab.

2. Place one sheet of media on the

Media Supports so that it is resting against the Separator Fingers.

3. Reposition the Media Supports

and Stack Rests as required to support the media.

4. Position the Side Guides so that

they are approximately 1/16” from each side of the media.

Media Transport Test

Take the time to verify proper media transport before trying to tab. If the media doesn’t feed correctly, it will not be tabbed correctly.

Proper Media Transport:

 One piece of media is fed at a time.  A small gap of at least 0.25” is generated between each piece of media.  Media is feeding straight.

1. Start by placing one piece of media into the hopper, so it is against or just feeding

under the separators.

2. Place a handful of media on top of the piece already in the hopper.

NOTE: When placing material on the Media Support ensure that it is shingled.

3. Make sure the Tab Switch is “off” (not illuminated), then press the Feed button to

start feeding. If you have a problem feeding, check the following:

Feeding Doubles Not Feeding

Heavy Material Skewing

Reduce the distance between the separator fingers and the feed roller.

Increase the distance between the media side guides and the media. Increase the distance between the separator fingers and the feed roller. When setting the metering bracket, place 1-1/2 times the material between the separator fingers and the feed roller. Place the media side guides closer to the edges of the media. Check/adjust the metering bracket.

4. Once the Media is feeding satisfactory, go to the next step.

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Horizontal Tab Positioning

1. With media loaded, press the TAB switch (switch will illuminate), followed by

the FEED switch (switch will illuminate) and tabber will begin to feed.

2. Run at least two pieces, and then press the Feed switch to stop the tabber.

3. Check the horizontal position (leading edge, left/right position) of the tab.

4. Adjust if necessary by moving the Media Side Guides to the left or to the right.

5. Once the horizontal tab position is satisfactory, perform the Tab Fold Position

Adjustment.

Tab Fold Position Adjustment

Tab a few pieces and check the position of the tab on the media. The tab should be positioned so that approximately the tab folds on the bottom of the media.

If incorrect proceed as follows:

half of the tab folds on the top of the media and half of

1. Loosen the Tab Fold Position

Adjustment Knob.

2. Move the knob towards “TOP” to

allow more tab to be placed on the top of the media. Move the knob towards “BOTTOM” to allow more of the tab to be placed on the bottom of the media. Tighten the knob.

3. Run at least two pieces through the machine and then recheck the tab fold

position, top-to-bottom, on the second piece.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 until you are satisfied with the fold position of the tab.

Operating Sequence

1. Turn on the Main Power Switch.

2. If you want to zero out the Media Counter; press the reset button on the Media

Counter, which is located on the top of the Tabber.

3. Activate the Tab Switch (switch will illuminate)

4. Press the Feed Switch (switch will illuminate) to start the media feeding.

5. To Stop the Tabber press the Feed Switch again.

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NOTES

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Section 4 – Troubleshooting

Tabbing Problems:

Problem Possible Cause

Tab fold placement inconsistent

Horizontal placement of tab moves

side to side

Multiple tabs placed on media

Media feeds without tabs

Tab sensitivity LED does not

illuminate

Power Switch not illuminated

Tabs stream feed

 Tabs not threaded correctly.  Tabs not centered on sensor guide’s center

line.

 Tab Roll is loose on spindle.  Rollers dirty, glazed or worn.  Media feeding skewed..  Media feeding skewed.  Media Side Guides loose.  Tab stock moving. Tab Side Guide post/Tab

Guide not set properly.

 Tabs not centered on sensor guide’s center

line.

 Tab sensitivity adjustment incorrect.  Tab sensor may be dirty or damaged.  Tab Switch not turned ON.  Out of Tabs.  Tab sensitivity adjustment incorrect.  Tab Drive Pressure knob in OFF position.  Media Sensor dirty/damaged.  Tabs not peeling off backing.  Media positioned incorrectly; missing Media

Sensor.

 Power not on.  Perform tab sensitivity adjustment.  Incompatible tabs being used.  Tab sensor may be dirty or damaged.  Unit not plugged in.  Switch not turned on.  Fuse blown.  Tab Drive Pressure knob in OFF position.  Tab Sensor Switch not set properly. (Sensor

not reading tabs.)

 Tabs not threaded properly. Missing sensor.  Incompatible tabs being used.  Tab sensor may be dirty or damaged.

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Media Feeding Problems:

Problem Possible Cause

Feeding Doubles

Media Not Feeding

Media Opening as it Feeds

Skewing

 Media not properly fanned before loading.  Nested Media.  Reduce the distance between the separator

fingers and the feed roller.

 Separator Fingers worn.  Media not properly fanned before loading.  Side Guides too tight  Increase the distance between the separator

fingers and the feed roller.

 Glazed or dirty feed rollers.  Feed Rollers worn.  Too much friction at the separation point.

Increase the distance between the separator fingers and the feed roller by using 1-1/2 times the material thickness to set the Metering Bracket.

 Media Side Guides too loose.  Metering Bracket/Separators not set evenly.  Separator Fingers or Feed Rollers worn.

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MAINTENANCE

Section 5 – Maintenance

This section describes maintenance that an experienced operator can perform. If service or maintenance is needed, beyond what is described in this document, please contact your local Rena dealer to obtain service and support for your tabber. Service should only be performed by a qualified Rena service person.

To locate a Rena dealer in your area, please click on the following link and fill out the form.

http://www.renausa.com/dealerlocator.asp

Cleaning

WARNING

BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, DISCONNECT THE

TABBER FROM ITS POWER SOURCE!

The Tabber must be cleaned regularly of accumulated paper dust and ink. Unplug the tabber from the wall outlet before cleaning...

The visible areas are best cleaned with a vacuum that has a soft brush attachment to help loosen the dust particles.

The covers of the machine may be cleaned with any standard household cleaner, which is nonabrasive and does not contain plastic harming solvents.

CAUTION

NEVER SPRAY OR POUR CLEANERS DIRECTLY ON OR INTO

THE TABBER. EXCESS LIQUID COULD HARM ELECTRONIC

PARTS. ALWAYS DAMPEN A RAG WITH THE CLEANER AND

APPLY IT TO THE PARTS TO BE CLEANED.

Feed Rollers and Forwarding Rollers

WARNING

DO NOT USE SOLVENTS TO CLEAN THE RUBBER ROLLERS

The feed and forwarding 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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Cleaning the Sensors

WARNING

DO NOT USE ABRASIVES OF ANY KIND TO CLEAN SENSORS.

DO NOT USE LIQUIDS OF ANY KIND, TO CLEAN SENSORS.

Periodically check the tab sensor located in the Tab Sensor and Guide assembly. The sensor should be clean and free of accumulated paper dust. Use a vacuum with a soft brush attachment or dry compressed air to remove the dust. To aid in cleaning; the Tab Guide Assembly can be removed from the shaft by pulling out on the Tab Guide Assembly.

WARNING! Be careful not to damage the Tab Guide Assembly or sensor wiring when removing/installing this assembly. If you don’t feel comfortable performing this procedure, please contact a qualified Rena service person to perform this procedure for you.

Also, clean the media sensor located in the plate attached to the Tab Fold Position Adjustment Knob. Use a vacuum with a soft brush attachment or dry compressed air to remove the dust

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Appendix - Specifications

T-250 Tabber

APPENDIX

Dimensions: Speed: Weight: Media Size:

25" Wide x 15.5" Depth x 22" High 12,000 pieces per hour (8.5" x 11" tri-folds) 45 lbs. Shipping wt.; 40 lbs. installed Length – 3 5/8" to 18" Width – 5" to 17"

Media Thickness: Tab Size: Tab Sensitivity

Up to 5/32" Length – 5/8" min to 1.5" max Adjusts for density in tab/wafer seals

Control: Reel Capacity: Counter: Feeder: Electrical: Options:

10,000 tabs 5 digit LCD (operator resetable) Top load, bottom feed for continuous operation 120 VAC 50/60 Hz Conveyor, T-250TK Tandem Kit

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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APPENDIX

Appendix B – Obtaining Supplies, Service and Support

Please contact your local Rena dealer to obtain supplies, service and support for your tabber.

To locate a Rena dealer in your area, please click on the following link and fill out the form.

http://www.renausa.com/dealerlocator.asp

Service should only be performed by a qualified Rena service person.

In addition, you may wish to log onto Rena Systems web site ( “support” link. This area contains many useful resources.

Please click on the following “Warranty Registration “ link to register your product with Rena Systems.

http://www.renausa.com/support_warranty.htm

T-250 Tab Supplies:

The following supply items are available from authorized dealers for RENA Systems Inc.

www.renausa.com), and click on the

Part # Description Roll Diameter Tabs per Roll

15/16” Diameter,

2500TAB

2515TAB

2600TAB

2615TAB

2700TAB

2715TAB

White Paper,

No Perforation,

Circle

1.5” Diameter, White Paper,

No Perforation,

Circle

15/16” Diameter,

Translucent,

No Perforation,

Circle

1.5” Diameter,

Translucent,

No Perforation,

Circle

15/16” Diameter,

Clear Film,

Horizontal Perforation,

Circle

1.5” Diameter,

Clear Film,

No Perforation,

Circle

9” 9,000

9” 7,000

9” 11,000

9” 7,000

9” 9,000

9” 7,000

All the tab rolls, shown above, are on a 3” core.

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NOTES

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INDEX

A

Assembly, 9

E

Exit Roller, 7

F

Fuse, 8

H

Horizontal Tab Positioning, 15

I

Installation, 10

L

Loading Tabs, 11

M

Main Power Switch, 8 Maintenance, 20 Media Counter, 8 Media Feed Switch, 8 Media Pressure Rollers, 7 Media Side Guide Adjustment, 14 Media Side Guides, 6, 8 Media Support, 8 Media Support Adjustment, 14 Media Support Guides, 6 Media Transport Test, 14 Metering Bracket Assembly, 7 Metering Bracket/Separator Adjustement, 13

O

Operating Sequence, 15 Operating the Tabber, 11

P

Power Cord, 6 Power Inlet, 8

R

Reel Brake Assembly, 7

S

Service and Support, 24 Specifications, 23 Supplies, 24

T

Tab Advance Knob, 7 Tab Drive Pressure Knob, 7 Tab Feed Switch, 8 Tab Fold Position Adjustment, 15 Tab Position Adjustment Knob, 7 Tab Roll Side Guide, 6, 7 Tab Roll Support, 6 Tab Roller Support, 8 Tab Sensitivity Adjustment, 12 Tab Sensitivity Adjustment Knob, 8 Tab Sensor and Tab Guide Assembly, 7 Tab Take-up Rell, 7 Troubleshooting, 17

W

Warranty Registration, 2, 24

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PART NUMBER: M-3434

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Rena T-250 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

T-250 Tabber

OPERATIONS MANUAL

Revised: 2-5-10

Part # M-3434

Model:

Serial Number:

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Please take this opportunity to register your product.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page #

NOTES

Section 1 – Getting Acquainted

Safety Precautions

9 To prevent overheating, do not cover the vent openings. 9 Use this equipment only for its intended purpose.

Packaging/Shipping

Contents

The following items are included with your tabber:

1 Operations Manual 1 Tab Roll Support Assembly 1 Tab Roll Side Guide 1 Power Cord 2 Media Support Guides 2 Media Side Guides

Note: Tabs can be purchased through your local Rena dealer.

Front View

Rear View

Media Support – Supports media during feeding.

Main Power Switch – Controls the power to the tabber.

Section 2 – Assembly and Installation

Assembly

Step 1: Remove all the components from the carton.

Installation

CAUTION

DO NOT USE OUTLETS CONTROLLED BY WALL SWITCHES.

Section 3 – Operating the Tabber

Loading Tabs:

Tab Sensitivity Adjustment

Metering Bracket/Separator Adjustment

Media Supports and Media Side Guide Adjustment

Media Transport Test

 One piece of media is fed at a time.  A small gap of at least 0.25” is generated between each piece of media.  Media is feeding straight.

Horizontal Tab Positioning

Tab Fold Position Adjustment

If incorrect proceed as follows:

Operating Sequence

NOTES

Section 4 – Troubleshooting

Tabbing Problems:

Tab fold placement inconsistent

Multiple tabs placed on media

Media feeds without tabs

Power Switch not illuminated

Tabs stream feed

 Tabs not threaded correctly.  Tabs not centered on sensor guide’s center

 Tab Roll is loose on spindle.  Rollers dirty, glazed or worn.  Media feeding skewed..  Media feeding skewed.  Media Side Guides loose.  Tab stock moving. Tab Side Guide post/Tab

 Power not on.  Perform tab sensitivity adjustment.  Incompatible tabs being used.  Tab sensor may be dirty or damaged.  Unit not plugged in.  Switch not turned on.  Fuse blown.  Tab Drive Pressure knob in OFF position.  Tab Sensor Switch not set properly. (Sensor

 Tabs not threaded properly. Missing sensor.  Incompatible tabs being used.  Tab sensor may be dirty or damaged.

Media Feeding Problems:

Feeding Doubles

Media Not Feeding

Media Opening as it Feeds

Skewing

 Media not properly fanned before loading.  Nested Media.  Reduce the distance between the separator

 Separator Fingers worn.  Media not properly fanned before loading.  Side Guides too tight  Increase the distance between the separator

 Glazed or dirty feed rollers.  Feed Rollers worn.  Too much friction at the separation point.

 Media Side Guides too loose.  Metering Bracket/Separators not set evenly.  Separator Fingers or Feed Rollers worn.

NOTES

Section 5 – Maintenance

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Cleaning

WARNING

CAUTION

Feed Rollers and Forwarding Rollers

WARNING

DO NOT USE SOLVENTS TO CLEAN THE RUBBER ROLLERS