Xerox SquareFold Trimmer User Manual
Version 2.0
May 2009
®
SquareFold
User Guide
Trimmer Module
Xerox Corporation
Global Knowledge & Language Services
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Building 218
Webster, New York 14580
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Table of contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Identifying the components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Main components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Paper path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Square Fold Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Accessing the Square Fold options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Square Fold options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Trimmer feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Accessing the Trimmer options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Trimmer options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hints and tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Printing full-page images on booklets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Follow these tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Problem solving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Jam clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Fault Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Physical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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ii User Guide
Overview
Introduction
The SquareFold Trimmer Module is an optional finishing device
that is used in conjunction with another optional finishing device
that contains a booklet maker.
Note
The SquareFold Trimmer Module requires
maker attached.
The SquareFold Trimmer Module:
Receives the booklet from the booklet maker area of the finisher,•
Flattens the booklet spine, thereby reducing the booklet’s thickness and giving it the appearance of a perfect-•
bound book, and
Trims/cuts away the face (edge) of the booklet, resulting in a neat finished edge.•
Tip
Always refer to the Hints and Tips section of this manual before
Tips section provides valuable information about setting up your jobs, which in turn ensures the best possible output for
your print/copy jobs.
Note
a finisher with a booklet
using the SquareFold Trimmer Module. The Hints and
The booklet is assembled and stapled in the booklet area of the finisher; therefore, the booklet enters the SquareFold
Trimmer Module already assembled. Any adjustments to the image of the original and its placement on the booklet
page must be done either from the machine’s UI or from your print driver.
Tip
You may want to run one or more test prints/copies before running larger jobs.
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Overview
Identifying the components
Main components
The main components consist of the following:
1.
Top Left Cover: Open this cover to remove paper jams. The
square fold mechanism is found in this area.
Top Right Cover: Open this cover to remove paper jams. The
2.
trimming mechanism is found in this area.
SquareFold Trimmer Module
1.
2.
3.
Tip
The top covers cannot be opened during normal operation or when the
machine is idle. The covers can be opened only when an indicator is lit
(refer to page 4) and a jam/fault occurs within the SquareFold Trimmer
Module.
Control Panel: The Control Panel consists of a mimic display, buttons, and various indicator lights. The control
3.
panel is discussed in more detail on page 4.
Booklet Output Tray: This tray receives square-fold booklet output from the finisher.
4.
5.
Trimmer Waste Container: Collects scrap/waste from the trimmer. Pull open to remove and dispose of trimmer
waste scraps.
5.
4.
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Paper path
The booklet leaves the booklet area of the finisher and enters
1.
SquareFold Trimmer Module.
Overview
3.
2.
1.
5.
6.
The Booklet Exit sensor (in the SquareFold Trimmer Module)
2.
detects the lead edge (spine) of booklet and moves the booklet
to square fold area.
2.
3.
Once the booklet spine reaches the square fold area, the booklet
is clamped and the square-folding operation begins.
4.
The booklet is flattened and the spine squared according to the square-fold setting indicated on the control panel.
For detailed information on each of Square Fold settings, refer to page 7
After the booklet is flattened and the spine squared, it is moved to the trimmer area.
5.
1.
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4.
4.
3.
5.
6.
Based on the finished booklet size, the booklet is moved until the trail edge reaches the trimmer cutter.
a.
The trail edge is trimmed/cut (based on the finished booklet size entered for the Trimmer Mode Setting).
b.
6.
The booklet then moves to the exit area where it is transported to the Booklet Output Tray.
Tip
Booklets exiting/leaving the SquareFold Trimmer Module may
trimmed booklet. This is due to static electricity build-up and is normal. If booklets contain trim remnants/scraps, simply
remove and discard them.
contain trim remnants/scraps from the previously
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Overview SquareFold Trimmer Module
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Control panel
1b.
1.
1c.
2.
1a.
2b.
1d.
The Control Panel consists of the following:
Fault indicators: These indicators light when a fault or jam occurs in a particular area of the SquareFold
Trimmer Module.
This indicator lights when a jam occurs as the booklet is leaving the exit area of the finisher.
1a.
This indicator lights when a jam occurs in the square fold area.
1b.
This indicator lights when a jam occurs in the trimmer area.
1c.
2a.
Tip
If one of these indicators (1a, 1b, 1c) is lit, the top covers can be opened, and the jam/fault cleared; otherwise,
during normal operation or when the machine is idle, the top covers cannot be opened. For information on
am/fault clearance, refer to page 15.
This indicator lights when the Trimmer Waste Container is pulled out or when it is full.
1d.
Note
The Square Fold options (as outlined below) are available from both the machine's User Interface (UI) and from your
workstation's print driver for this machine. This is discussed in more detail in the section entitled "Square Fold options."
Square Fold options: This area of the control panel contains the following:
Settings button: Press this button to adjust the Square Fold setting; refer to the next item.
2a.
Square Fold option: Select the desired setting; these settings are discussed in more detail on page 7.
2b.
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Overview
Square Fold feature
Accessing the Square Fold options
The Square Fold feature can be selected for both your copy and network print jobs. Depending on the copy/print job,
the Square Fold feature can be selected from either the machine's UI or from the print driver on your workstation.
If your machine is connected to a print server, the Square Fold feature can also be selected at the print server for the
selected job.
Note
The Square Fold feature is available only when your machine is connected to both a finisher with a booklet maker and
the SquareFold Trimmer Module.
To access the Square Fold feature, perform one of the following (as applicable for your copy or network print job):
For copy jobs, perform the following:
From the machine's UI select Copy and the Output Format tab.
1.
Select either Booklet Creation or Folding.
2.
- If using the Booklet Creation feature, continue to Step 3.
- If using only
From the Booklet Creation screen, select On and Fold & Staple.
3.
- From the Booklet Creation - Fold & Staple screen, select either Fold Only or Fold & Staple.
- To access the Square Fold feature, select the Booklet Trimming/Pressing button.
Tip
the Folding feature, continue to Step 4.
The term "Book Pressing" is used synonymously with the terms "Square Fold" or "Square Folding."
Note
The Square Fold (Book Pressing) feature and its related options are discussed in the section entitled "Square Fold
options."
From the Folding screen, select Single Fold.
4.
- Select Fold as a Set.
- Select the Booklet Trimming/Pressing button to access the Square Fold (Book Pressing) feature.
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