Canon Two-Knife Booklet Trimmer-A1 User manual

Operation guide
Two-Knife Booklet
Trimmer-A1

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Contents
Chapter 1
Preface.................................................................................................................................5
Notes for the reader.........................................................................................................................................6
Naming conventions for accessories (generic naming in User Interfaces).................................................7
Chapter 2
Parts and their functions....................................................................................................9
Machine description.......................................................................................................................................10
Two-knife trim section...................................................................................................................................11
Conveyor section............................................................................................................................................12
Trim ejecting section......................................................................................................................................14
Chapter 3
Operating procedures.......................................................................................................17
Turn the trimmer on.......................................................................................................................................18
Operation while trimming.............................................................................................................................19
Remove the delivery tray...............................................................................................................................21
Install the delivery tray...................................................................................................................................22
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................23
Error messages...............................................................................................................................................24
Overview of possible errors..........................................................................................................................25
Clear a paper jam...........................................................................................................................................27
Appendix A
Specifications....................................................................................................................29
Specifications..................................................................................................................................................30
Index...................................................................................................................................33
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Contents
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Chapter 1
Preface
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Notes for the reader
Introduction
This manual helps you to use the Two-Knife Booklet Trimmer-A1. The manual contains a
description of the product and guidelines to use and operate the Two-Knife Booklet Trimmer-A1.
Definition
Attention-Getters
Parts of this manual require your special attention. These parts can provide the following:
• Additional general information, for example, information that is useful when you perform a
task.
•Information to prevent personal injuries or property damage.
Symbols used in this manual
The following symbols are used in this manual to explain procedures, restrictions, handling
precautions, and instructions that should be observed for safety.
Overview of the attention-getters
Word Icon Indicates
WARNING Indicates a warning concerning operations that may
lead to death or injury to persons if not performed
correctly. To use the machine safely, always pay at-
tention to these warnings.
CAUTION Indicates a caution concerning operations that may
lead to injury to persons if not performed correctly.
To use the machine safely, always pay attention to
these cautions.
IMPORTANT Indicates operational requirements and restrictions.
Be sure to read these items carefully to operate the
machine correctly and to avoid damaging the ma-
chine or property.
NOTE Indicates a clarification of an operation or contains
additional explanations for a procedure. Reading
these notes is highly recommended.
Indicates an operation that must not be performed.
Read these items carefully and make sure not to
perform the described operations.
Notes for the reader
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Naming conventions for accessories (generic naming in
User Interfaces)
Generic naming of accessories in User Interfaces
To improve the readability of texts in User Interfaces of operator panels and software, the
accessories are generally referred to by their function. The table below shows the naming
conventions for accessories (commercial product names and the generic terminology used in
User Interfaces).
NOTE
In some cases, there is only 1 name for more modules. The reason is that a configuration can
only contain 1 of the available types of modules.
Conversion table for commercial names versus generic terminology in User Interfaces
Commercial product name: In UI, printer driver and software referred to
as:
Finisher-AF1 and Finisher-AK1 [Stacker/stapler]
Saddle Finisher-AF2 and Saddle Finisher-AK2 [Stacker/stapler]
Puncher Unit-BP1/BQ1/BR1 and Puncher Unit-
BT1/BU1
[Puncher]
Professional Puncher-B1 [Puncher]
Paper Folding Unit-F1 [Folder]
Document Insertion Unit-F1 [Inserter]
High Capacity Stacker-E1 [Stacker]
High Capacity Stacker-F1 [Stacker]
Booklet Trimmer-D1 [Trimmer]
Two-Knife Booklet Trimmer-A1 [Trimmer]
Perfect Binder-C1 [Perfect Binder]
Duplex Color Image Reader Unit-D1 [Scanner]
NOTE
High Capacity Stacker-E1 and High Capacity Stacker-F1 cannot be combined.
Finisher-AF1/Saddle Finisher-AF2/Puncher Unit-BP1/BQ1/BR1 and Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-
AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1 cannot be combined.
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Chapter 2
Parts and their functions
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Machine description
Illustration
Main sections
Main sections
Section More information
1 Two-knife trim section
Two-knife trim section on page 11
2 Conveyor section
Conveyor section on page 12
3 Trim ejecting section
Trim ejecting section on page 14
Machine description
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Two-knife trim section
Introduction
Each booklet delivered from the upstream trimmer is trimmed along it's top and bottom. Then
the booklet is delivered to the conveyor section.
[1] Two-knife trim section
Main parts
Main parts
Part Function
A Top cover The top cover gives access to the trimmer.
B Handle The handle lifts the booklet transport unit (TF2).
C Booklet transport unit (TF2) If a booklet jam occurs in the two-knife trim section, you
must press the handle and lift the booklet transport unit
(TF2) to remove the jammed booklets.
How to open the booklet transport unit (TF2):
1. Press the handle to the left.
2. Lift the booklet transport unit (TF2) up.
D Trim knives The knives trim the top and bottom of each booklet.
E Transport belts The transport belts move the booklets.
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Conveyor section
Introduction
The booklets delivered are laid out on the conveyor.
[2] The conveyor section
Main parts
Main parts
Part Function
A Handle (TE) Grip the handle and lift the roller unit when you remove
the booklets from the conveyor.
B Delivery transport rollers The delivery transport rollers hold the finished booklets.
The position of the rollers is set automatically to match
the booklet size.
C Booklet detect sensor The sensor detects when the conveyor is full of stacked
booklets.
D Transport belts The transport belts move the booklets after the booklets
were ejected. 4
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Part Function
E Delivery tray The delivery tray holds the stacked booklets. The deliv-
ery tray can be removed.
NOTE
When the delivery tray is removed, the booklet
detection sensor cannot detect that the con-
veyor is full. Continuous operation is possible.
Conveyor section
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Trim ejecting section
Introduction
The trim waste is ejected into the trimmer waste box through this section.
Illustration
[3] Trim ejecting section
Main parts
Main parts
Part Function
A Trim Full sensor If trim waste is present between the
sensor and the reflector, the operator
panel displays the message [Empty
the two-knife trimmer waste box.].4
Trim ejecting section
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Part Function
B Delivery chute Trim waste is ejected into the trim
box through this chute.
C Trimmer waste box The trimmer waste box contains the
trim waste.
Related information
Two-knife trim section on page 11
Conveyor section on page 12
Trim ejecting section
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Trim ejecting section
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Chapter 3
Operating procedures
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Turn the trimmer on
Procedure
1. Put the On/Off button of Saddle Finisher-AF2 or AK2 into the "I" position.
2. Press the On/Off button on top of the printer, next to the base of the control panel.
Result
The trimmer will be turned on because the trimmer is connected to Saddle Finisher-AF2 or AK2.
Turn the trimmer on
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Operation while trimming
Introduction
This section describes the main actions when using the trimmer.
Illustration
[4] Empty the delivery tray and the trimmer waste box
A Delivery tray
B Trim Full sensor
C Trimmer waste box
Empty the delivery tray
When the machine stops because the delivery tray is full, you must remove the booklets from the
delivery tray.
The machine will restart automatically.
NOTE
• When you remove the booklets before the delivery tray is full, you can increase the
productivity without interrupting the operation.
• Be careful not to drop a booklet while removing it.
Empty the trimmer waste box
You must empty the trimmer waste box when:
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• the machine stops and the control panel displays the message [Empty the two-knife trimmer
waste box.], and
• trim waste is present between the Trim Full sensor and the reflector.
The machine will restart automatically.
NOTE
When you empty the trimmer waste box before the box is full, you can increase the productivity
without interrupting the operation.
Remove jammed booklets
When booklets jam, you must first open the top cover and the delivery section cover. Then:
1. Press the handle of the transport unit.
2. Hold the handle and lift the transport unit up to remove the jammed booklets.
[5] The covers of the trimmer
A Top cover
B Transport section
C Delivery section cover
D Opening the transport unit
NOTE
If a booklet jam occurs frequently, refer to
Clear a paper jam on page 27 for instructions on
how to correct the problem.
Operation while trimming
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