MyBinding Formax FD-346 Manuale utente
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBJECT PAGE
DESCRIPTION 1
SPECIFICATIONS 1
UNPACKING 2
SETUP 2
CONTROL PANEL 3
OPERATION 4
SETTING CUSTOM FOLDS 5
AUTOBATCH MODE 5
MULTI-SHEET FEEDING (OPTIONAL) 6
CROSS FOLDING 7
STACKER WHEEL POSITIONING CHART 7
STACKER WHEEL SETUP FOR THICK PAPER 8
REMOVING OUTFEED COVER 8
REMOVING INFEED TIRES 9
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE 9
ERROR SCREENS 10
TROUBLE-SHOOTING 11
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DESCRIPTION
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Upper Fold Table
Telescoping
Outfeed Stacker
Self Centering Paper
Side Guides
Infeed Tray
Infeed Tray
Extension
Infeed Tray
Lever
Lower Fold
Table
Non-Operator Side
Operator Side
FUNCTION
This document folder is designed to perform a wide variety of folds using a variety of paper weights. The fold plates are
manually adjusted for standard folds and custom folds. Batch counting, self-centering side guides, and the capability to
cross-fold are added features. The folder will automatically stop after the last document has been folded.
SPECIFICATIONS
Speed: Standard Mode: Up to 15,500/hour, depending on fold type
Hopper Capacity: Up to 500 sheets of 20# paper (75gsm)
Paper size: Min: 3.5” X 5” (88.9 W x 127 L mm)
Max: 12.25” X 18” (311 W x 457 L mm)
Pre-Marked fold types: Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Double Parallel
Pre-Marked Paper Sizes: FD Model: 11”, 14”, 17”
FE Model: A5, A4, A3, B6, B5, B4
Weight: 67 lbs (30 kg)
Power: FD Model: 120 volts A.C., 50/60 Hz, 2 amps.
FE Model: 220 volts A.C., 50/60 Hz, 2 amps
Safety Certications: UL, CUL, & CE Approved
Control Panel
Power Inlet & Circuit breaker
Power Switch
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Fig. 1b Locating Pins
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Lower Fold Table Pins
Fig. 1a Locating Pins
Upper Fold Table Pins
UNPACKING & SETUP
1. Check package for shipping damage. If there is shipping damage, do not discard the box.
2. Remove the machine and packed components from the box. The fold plates, telescoping stacker, Optional Multi
Sheet Feeder if ordered, power cord and cross-fold guide are wrapped separately in the box.
NOTE: Two people must lift the machine from the box.
3. Place the folder on a solid wooden or metal stand.
Install upper and lower fold plates, telescoping conveyor
multi-sheet feeder and power cord
1. Be sure the plates are set rmly on the locating pins
(Fig 1a & 1b). Slide each fold plate in until it meets the
rst locating pin then push down to set in place.
2. Repeat the same steps for the lower fold plate.
3. Insert the telescoping extension tray into the end of the
outfeed conveyor (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2 Telescoping extension tray
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4. If equipped, insert the optional Multi-Sheet Feeder into
the four slots located on the top cover (Fig 3).
Note: Technical assistance is required to install the multi-
sheet feeder components if it is purchased separetly
from the folder.
5. Make sure the power switch is in the “OFF” position.
Plug the power cord into the power inlet and the wall
outlet.
Fig. 3
4 Slots
3
No. NAME FUNCTION
1 Counter Display 6-digit resettable counter
2 Counter Reset Icon Resets the counter to “000000”
3 Start Icon Press to start the Folder
4 “1X” Icon Test folds one document
5 AutoBatch Mode Icon Press to enter the Batch mode
6 Stop Icon Press to stop the folder
7 AutoBatch Mode:
Number Folded Sets
Press to enter the number of batched sets (up to 999 sets)
8 AutoBatch Mode:
Number of documents
Press to enter the number of documents in a batched set (up to 999 documents)
9 AutoBatch Mode:
Delay between sets
Press to enter the time delay between each set (up to 99 seconds)
10 Home Icon Press to return to the main screen
CONTROL PANEL
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Main Screen: AutoBatch Mode Screen:
4 4 10
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OPERATION
1. Place power switch in the “ON” position.
2. To set the fold plate stop position, squeeze the
stop plate lever and move the stop plate to the
desired location on the upper and lower fold plates
(Fig 4). Align the pointed part of the stop plate with
the desired marks on the decal and release the lever.
Fine adjustments can be made with the adjustment
knob at the end of the plate (Fig 5).
NOTE: When doing a “Single” fold, be sure to move
the lower fold plate stop all the way to the front of
the plate. The plate must be rmly reinstalled on the
locating pins.
3. Move the stacker wheels to the proper position for
the paper size (Fig 6) ( Refer to chart on page 7).
4. Extend the telescoping conveyor stacker as required.
5. Lift the in-feed tray extension into position.
6. Raise the in-feed tray lever.
7. Set the paper side guides for the paper you’re using
and lock in position.
8. Neatly stack paper on the in-feed tray.
9. Lower the in-feed tray lever.
10. Press the “ ” icon on the control panel to check
the folds. Adjust as needed.
11. If the fold is skewed use the skew adjustment knob
to make corrections (Fig.7).
12. When you’re satised with the test folds, press the
“ ” icon to operate the machine.
Fig.7
Fig. 6
Fig. 5
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Stacker Wheels
Stacker Wheel Positions A, B & C
Skew Adjuster
Fig. 4
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SETTING CUSTOM FOLDS
AUTOBATCH COUNTING MODE
The AutoBatch feature can be set to count down the number of
sets in a batch, the number of sheets in each set, and the delay
between each set. To enter the AutoBatch Mode press the
“ “ icon on the main screen.
To enter the number of sets press the “ “ (g. 8a). Enter
the number of sets on the keypad that appears. Next press the
“ “ icon to select the number of sheets, and then press the
“ “ icon to enter the delay between sets. Press the “ “ to
exit the keypad.
Press the “ “ icon to begin folding. The folder will stop
when the number of sets counts down to zero (0).
To exit the AutoBatch Mode press the “ “ icon.
Note: Press the “ “ icon on the keypad to exit back to the
Auto Batch screen. Press the “ “ icon to edit the number
entered. Press the “ “ icon on the keypad to reset the
entered number to zero (0).
Example 1: Uneven “Z”
1. Measure the length of panel “A”
2. Adjust the upper fold plate so that the stop plate lines
up with the measurements of the panel “A” i.e. if panel
“A” is 5 1/4” long slide the stop plate up or down so that
it lines up with the 5 1/4” mark on the fold plate.
3. Measure the length of panel “B”
4. Adjust the lower fold plate so that the stop plate lines
up with the measurement of panel “B”
5. Load forms and press test. If folds are too long or too
short adjust accordingly.
1. Measure the length of panel “A” & “B”
2. Adjust the upper fold plate so that the stop plate lines up
with the measurements of panel “A” & “B”. i.e. if panel
“A” & “B” are 10 1/2” long slide the stop plate up or
down so that it lines up with the 10 1/2” mark on the fold
plate.
3. Measure the length of panel “B”
4. Adjust the lower fold plate so that the stop plate lines up
with the measurement of panel “B
5. Load forms and press test. If folds are too long or too
short adjust accordingly.
Example 2: Uneven “C”
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Panel A
Panel B
Panel A
Panel B
Fig. 8a
Fig. 8b
1 2
3
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MULTI-SHEET FEEDING (OPTIONAL)
The multi-sheet feeder is designed to fold pre-collated stapled or unstapled sets of up to four 20 # (75gsm)sheets of
paper. NOTE: This feature will not work in AutoBatch mode. The home screen must be displayed in order for the multi-
sheet feeder to work properly.
1. Adjust the side guides on the multi-sheet feeder for the
proper paper size. Loosen the thumb screw, adjust the
guides to t the paper width and re-tighten the thumb-
screw (Fig 9a).
2. Slide the pre-collated paper set into the multi-sheet
feeder. When feeding stapled sets the documents
should be placed with the staple on the operator’s side
and leading (Fig 9b).
3. The sheets of paper will be automatically pulled into the
folder.
4. If the fold is skewed, turn the skew adjustment knob
located on the back of the feeder left or right to make
corrections (Fig 9c).
5. To remove the multi-sheet feeder depress the release
levers located on either side of the lower back side of
the feeder (Fig. 9d), tilt the feeder forward and lift. To
reinstall depress the levers and reinsert.
Staple
Fig. 9b
Fig. 9a
Fig 9c
Brass thumbscrew
Skew Adjuster
Release Levers
Fig. 9d
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CROSS FOLDING
Cross folding refers to folding a document in one pass and
then running it through the folder a second time to be folded
again.
Common Application: Folding a 11” x 17” document in half
and then letter folding it to t in a standard #10 envelope.
1. Load folded paper into the feed tray with the fold
crease facing the non-operator side of the folder
(Fig 10a).
Note: For best results, rmly run your hand over the
fold crease to help atten the paper before loading.
2. Attach the cross fold paper guide onto the feed tray
paper guide (Fig. 10b) and lower guide.
Note: Cross folding ability will vary based on the paper
weight and type. If the paper is too heavy it may not
be able to be cross folded.
Note: The guide can be conveniently stored under the
lower fold table when not in use (Fig 10c).
Tab “B” Tab “A”
Slot “B” Slot “A”
Fig. 10b
To install cross fold guide hook tab “A” into slot “A” and
then lower tab “B” into slot “B”
Fig. 10a
Fold Crease Cross Fold Guide
STACKER WHEEL POSITIONING GUIDE
8.5" x 11" 8.5" x 14" 11" x 17"
Letter
Zig-Zag
Single
Gate
Fold Out
Double ll
A
A
B
A
B
A
A or B
A or B
B
B
C
A
B
B
C
C
C
A or B
Move the stacker wheels to the proper position indicated on the chart based on the fold and paper size (Fig 11a and 11b).
Stacker Wheels
Fig. 11b
Fig. 11a
Stacker wheels decal
Fig. 10c Cross fold guide storage
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