Duplo DC-618 User manual

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Introduction
: Introduces instructions for correct operation of the machine.
If these instructions are ignored, the machine may not be able to operate at
optimum performance or may break down.
: Introduces information that is useful for operation and maintenance of the
machine, or information about the machine’s performance, etc.
: Indicates the page number and item containing related information.
IMPORTANT
REFERENCE
Thank you for your purchase of the DC-618.
To ensure safe and efficient prolonged use of this machine, read and thoroughly understand this
manual before using the machine.
After using this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place for reference.
The English version of DC-618 Instruction Manual is original instructions.
Trademarks
●Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
PLEASE NOTE
In the interests of upgrading our product, specifications and other data given in this manual are
subject to change without notice.
If the manual contains anything that you do not understand, contact the dealer for clarification.
Pictorial Symbols and Other Notations Used in This Manual
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For EU
Duplo Seiko Corporation, located at 353, Koudai, Kinokawa-shi, Wakayama 649-6551, Japan, declares that the product (or products)
Duplo International Ltd, Automated Precision House, Hamm Moor Lane Addlestone Surrey KT15 2SD, United Kingdom
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KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG
Inhaber der technischen Datei in der Europäischen Gemeinschaft:
Duplo International Ltd, Automated Precision House, Hamm Moor Lane Addlestone Surrey KT15 2SD, United Kingdom
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DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE
Duplo Seiko Corporation, dont le siège est situé au 353, Koudai, Kinokawa-shi, Wakayama 649-6551, Japon, déclare que le ou les produits
Dépositaire du dossier technique auprès de la Communauté européenne :
Duplo International Ltd, Automated Precision House, Hamm Moor Lane Addlestone Surrey KT15 2SD, United Kingdom
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DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÁ
Duplo Seiko Corporation, sita a 353, Koudai, Kinokawa-shi, Wakayama 649-6551, Giappone, dichiara che il prodotto (o i prodotti) è/sono
Responsabile della documentazione tecnica all’interno della Comunità Europea:
Duplo International Ltd, Automated Precision House, Hamm Moor Lane Addlestone Surrey KT15 2SD, United Kingdom
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DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD
Duplo Seiko Corporation, con domicilio en 353, Koudai, Kinokawa-shi, Wakayama 649-6551, Japón, declara que el producto (o los productos)
cumple con las disposiciones previstas en los reglamentos. Seguidamente se indica la tabla de referencia.
Depositario del archivo técnico en la Comunidad Europea:
Duplo International Ltd, Automated Precision House, Hamm Moor Lane Addlestone Surrey KT15 2SD, United Kingdom
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Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU
Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2011/65/EU
Niederspannungsrichtlinie 2014/35/EU
Maschinenrichtlinie 2006/42 EG
Richtlinie 2014/30/EU zur elekt romagnetischen Verträglichkeit
Directive 2014/35/UE relative au matériel électrique destiné à être employé dans certaines limites de tension
Directive 2006/42/CE relative aux machines
Directive 2014/30/UE concernant la compatibilité électromagnétique
Directive 2011/65/UE relative à la limitation de l’utilisation de certaines substances dangereuses
Direttiva 2014/35/UErelativa alle apparecchiature a bassa tensione
Direttiva 2006/42/CE sui macchinari
Direttiva 2014/30/UE di compatibilità elettromagnetica
Direttiva 2011/65/UE sulla restrizione dell'uso di sostanze pericolose
Directiva 2014/35/UE sobre baja tensión
Directiva 2006/42/CE sobre máquinas
Directiva 2014/30/UE sobre compatibilidad electromagnética
Die Duplo Seiko Corporation mit Sitz in 353, Koudai, Kinokawa-shi, Wakayama 649-6551 Japan, erklärt hiermit, dass das Produkt (oder die
Directiva 2011/65/UE de restricción de sustancias peligrosas

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Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment
This symbol (the symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin) indicates that in European
countries this product should not be disposed of as household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist by checking with your local authority or supplier for
recycling advice.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly through proper treatment, recovery and
recycling, you will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human
health.
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Entsorgung von alten elektrischen und elektronischen Ausrüstungsteilen
Dieses Symbol (das Symbol mit dem durchgekreuzten fahrbaren Müllbehälter) zeigt an,
dass dieses Produkt in europäischen Länden nicht als Haushaltsmüll entsorgt werden
darf. Bitte informieren Sie sich bei Ihren örtlichen Behörden oder bei Ihrem Händler
hinsichtlich einer Empfehlung für die Entsorgung und führen Sie die betreffenden Teile
dort, wo solche Einrichtungen vorhanden sind, einem Recycling-Prozess zu.
Indem sie sicherstellen, dass das betreffende Produkt durch richtige Behandlung,
Rückführung und Recycling entsorgt wird, tragen Sie dazu bei, möglichen negativen
Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt und die menschliche Gesundheit vorzubeugen.
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Elimination du matériel électronique et électrique usagé
Ce symbole (une poubelle marquée d’une croix) indique que dans les pays européens, ce
produit ne doit pas être éliminé comme des ordures ménagères.
Recyclez-le dans les sites adaptés qui vous seront indiqués par les autorités locales ou
renseignez-vous auprès de votre fournisseur.
En veillant à ce que ce produit soit éliminé correctement avec un traitement, une collecte
et un recyclage adaptés, vous contribuez à éviter son action nocive potentielle sur l’
environnement et la santé humaine.
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Smaltimento di attrezzature elettriche ed elettroniche consumate
Questo simbolo (il simbolo della pattumiera con rotelle barrata) indica che nei paesi
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Per favore smaltire in luogo addetto al riciclo, dove esistente, chiedendo informazioni alle
autorità locali o a chi fornisce consulenza a proposito.
Garantendo uno smaltimento adeguato di questo prodotto (trattamento, recupero e riciclo
corretto), aiuterete a prevenire effetti negativi sull’ambiente e sulla salute dell’uomo.
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Eliminación de residuos de aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos
Este símbolo (un cubo de basura tachado) indica que en los países europeos este
producto no deberá eliminarse como si se tratara de un residuo doméstico. Solicite
asesoramiento sobre reciclaje a las autoridades locales o a su distribuidor, y siga la
normativa en materia de gestión medioambiental y reciclaje de este tipo de residuos.
Si toma las medidas pertinentes para que este producto se elimine mediante un
tratamiento, recuperación y reciclaje adecuados, contribuirá a evitar posibles efectos
negativos en el medio ambiente y la salud humana.
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A circle with a line through it indicates a prohibited action.
The particular act prohibited is indicated by a picture inside the circle.
(In the example shown here, the prohibited act is disassembly.)
A black disc indicates an instruction, or sometimes a prohibited action.
The instruction itself is indicated by pictorial symbols drawn in white on
the disc. (In the example shown here, the instruction is Remove the plug
from the outlet.)
Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe)
Various symbols and pictures are used in this manual and on the labels affixed to the machine.
These symbols and pictures provide warnings and instructions to prevent danger to you or other
person, and to prevent damage to office property.
The meanings of these symbols and pictures are explained below.
Indicates a high degree of potential danger. Failure to heed the warning
may lead to death or serious injury.
Indicates a medium degree of potential danger. Failure to heed the
caution may lead to injury or damage to property.
<Examples of Pictorial Symbols>
WARNING
CAUTION
●If the machine is used after foreign matter (metal fragments, water, or liquid) has
entered the machine, this may result in fire or electric shock.
→Turn the main unit’s power switch OFF, and then remove the power plug from
the outlet. Contact the sales distributor.
●If the machine is used after heat, smoke, a strange smell, or other abnormality
has been detected, this may result in fire or electric shock.
→Turn the power switch OFF, and then remove the power plug from the outlet.
Contact the sales distributor.
●Do not insert or drop metal, flammable material, or any other materials through
the ventilation holes into the interior of the machine.
→Doing so may result in fire or electric shock.
●Keep the machine away from a pin, wire, or other metallic or foreign objects.
Do not allow liquid to enter the machine through its openings or gaps.
→Malfunctions and fire or electric shock may result.
●Do not place flower vases, flowerpots, cups, or water containers (including metal
containers) on top of the machine.
→Fire or electric shock may result if liquid spills inside the machine.
WARNING
●Precautions for Use
Safety Precautions

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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe)
●Caution for Grounding
●Use only the power cord that is provided among the accessories.
Insert the power cord plug firmly into the socket, so that proper electrical contact
is effected.
→Use of any other power cord could result in imperfect grounding.
If grounding is imperfect and electrical leakage occurs, fire or electric shock
could result.
WARNING
●Caution for Power Supply and Power Cord
●Use only the power cord that is provided among the accessories. The power cord
is only for this product. Never use it for another product.
●Do not use a source voltage other than that specified.
Do not connect two or more loads to a single outlet.
→Doing so may result in fire or electric shock.
●Do not remove or insert the power plug with wet hands.
→Doing so may result in electric shock.
●Do not damage, break, or modify the power cord.
Do not place heavy objects on, tug or bend it unnecessarily.
→Doing so may result in fire or electric shock.
●Remove the power plug itself, not the cord.
→Tugging the cord may damage it (expose conductors, or cause disconnections,
etc.), resulting in fire or electric shock.
●Be sure to remove dust from the power plug and/or the outlet.
Using these without removing dust may have minute electric current flow to the
surface due to the humidity and cause fire due to the heat.
→It may cause fire or electric shock.
WARNING
●Use an access-friendly outlet so that an operator easily plugs and unplugs the
power cord after installation.

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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe)
WARNING
●Prohibition of Disassembly or Modification
●Do not modify the machine.
→Doing so may result in fire or electric shock.
●Do not remove the rear lid or covers from the machine.
→The inside of the machine contains high-voltage parts, which may cause electric
shock.
WARNING
●Caution for Location
●Do not place the machine in a humid or a dusty area.
→Doing so may result in fire or electric shock.
CAUTION
●Before moving the machine, remove the power plug from the outlet.
→If the power cord is damaged, this may result in fire or electric shock.
●Do not place the machine in an unstable position such as on an unsteady floor or
a sloping area.
→If the machine drops or falls over, it may result in injury.
●Avoid placing the machine in a place subject to direct sunlight or heating
equipment such as a stove.
●Avoid placing the machine in a place subject to high or low temperature or high
humidity.
→The document absorbs moisture and it may cause document jam or wrinkles.
●Leave the power cord unplugged when the machine is not used for a long period.
→The insulation may deteriorate and cause an electrical fire.
●The machine is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be
present.

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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe)
CAUTION
●Caution for Cleaning
●Before cleaning the machine, turn off the power switch and unplug the power
cord.
→If the machine is activated accidentally, it may cause injury.
●Do not use flammable sprays or solvents inside or near the machine.
→Gas may accumulate inside the machine causing fire or explosion.
●Preventing Injury to Hands or Fingers
●The slitter module contain uncovered tools. Keep your fingers away from those.
●Use tweezers or a similar tool to remove a jammed document.
Be sure to unplug the power cord before removing a jammed document in order
to prevent electric shock.
●Caution for Installation
WARNING
●The machine must be installed by service person only.
→If you want to change installation location, contact our service person.
(Changing location requires precise adjustment.)
●Once the machine is in position, secure in place using the casters.
→If the machine falls over, this could result in personal injury.
WARNING
CAUTION
●When opening or closing the top cover, be sure to hold the handle on it.
→If you do not use the handle to open/close the top cover, your hands or fingers
may be caught in the machine.

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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe)
Locations of Safety Labels
Keep the safety labels clean at all times.
If the labels become damaged or come off, contact our service person.
No. Part No. Name Q'ty
1 Y2-T129* Warning label 6
2 L8-T107* Warning label 1
3 P9-T310* Caution label 1
4 M7-T303* (English) Warning label 1
M7-T307* (Others) Warning label 1
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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe)
No. Part No. Name Q'ty
5 M7-T303* (English) Warning label 1
M7-T307* (Others) Warning label 1
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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe)
No. Part No. Name Q'ty
6 U7-T109* Label 1
No. Part No. Name Q'ty
7 U7-T108* Label 1
●The symbol in the label indicates the elevator down
switch.
●The symbol in the label indicates the power switch.
230 V model only
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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe)
Labels of High-Voltage Warning
There is a high-voltage area inside the machine.
230 V model only
No. Part No. Name Q'ty
1 U7-T102* Caution label 1
●The safety symbol in the caution label indicates risk of
electric shock inside the machine.
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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe)
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Location of Rating Labels
Rating labels are located as shown below.
Model Rating
label
DC-618 115V 1
DC-618 230V 2, 3

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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe)
Emergency Stop Function
The machine is equipped with the emergency stop functions for the safety of an operator.
When you need to stop the machine for emergency, press the emergency stop switch.
Turning the switch to the right releases the emergency stop.
To stop the machine normally, press the STOP key of this machine.
Emergency stop switch
Turning the switch to the right releases
the emergency stop.
No. Part No. Name Q'ty
1 U7-T107* Emergency stop switch label 1
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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe)
Interlock System for Safety
No. Name Equipment for safety
1 Top cover When the top cover is opened, the machine stops running by
the interlock system.
2 Front door When the front door is opened, the machine stops running by
the interlock system.
●What is the interlock system for safety?
It is the function for keeping you safe and for avoiding any dangerous operations or situations
by the limitation of operation which may cause a damage to the machine or other surrounding
facilities.
The DC-618 is equipped with safety function for the case of causing any dangerous operations
or situations, and it stops running the operation in those cases.
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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe)
Machine Dimensions and Required Space for Operation
650 mm 810 mm
1360 mm
1125 mm
1615 mm
960 mm
1690 mm
2095 mm

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Chapter 3
Chapter 2
Chapter 1
Contents
Introduction ........................................................................... i
Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe) .................................iv
Locations of Safety Labels ...................................................viii
Labels of High-Voltage Warning .............................................xi
Location of Rating Labels .................................................... xii
Emergency Stop Function....................................................xiii
Interlock System for Safety ................................................. xiv
Machine Dimensions and Required Space for Operation .............. xv
Before Using This Machine
Part Names and Their Functions.................................................. 2
Appearance ...................................................................... 2
Appearance (Document Feed Side)......................................... 3
Appearance (Ejection Side)................................................... 4
Inside.............................................................................. 5
Control Panel .................................................................... 6
Turning Power ON/OFF............................................................. 7
Turning Power ON .............................................................. 7
Turning Power OFF ............................................................ 8
Preparation Before Use ............................................................. 9
Loading Documents ............................................................ 9
Setting the Exit Tray...........................................................10
Attaching the Card Stacker ..................................................11
Changing the Crease Width .................................................13
How to Connect the DC-618 to Your Computer ...............................15
Before Using This Machine........................................................16
Definition of Programming Terms ...........................................17
Programming a JOB
Before Programming a JOB.......................................................28
Standby Screen ................................................................28
Enter JOB Screen .............................................................30
JOB Entry.............................................................................37
Wizard ...........................................................................37
Direct - Advanced Mode ......................................................47
Direct - Simple Mode..........................................................50
Error Message..................................................................52
Changing the Stored JOB .........................................................55
Basic Operations
Processing Documents by Retrieving a Saved JOB..........................58
Retrieving a Saved JOB by JOB No........................................58
Retrieving a Saved JOB by JOB Log ......................................63
Retrieving a Saved JOB by Category ......................................64

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Chapter 6
Chapter 5
Chapter 4
Contents
Processing a JOB in Pause Feeding Mode ................................. 65
Process ............................................................................ 66
Adjust............................................................................... 70
System ............................................................................. 73
Environment....................................................................... 76
Processing a JOB with a Barcode ............................................ 81
Adjusting Document Feed ...................................................... 82
Adjusting the Elevator Height............................................. 82
Adjusting the Height of the Separator................................... 82
Skew Adjustment ........................................................... 82
Troubleshooting
When Messages Appear........................................................ 86
When a Document Jam Has Occurred....................................... 93
J02 CHECK FEED TRAY ................................................. 93
J03 FEED ERROR ......................................................... 94
J04 CHECK CCD SECTION.............................................. 96
J06- * CHECK CUTTER/CREASER/SLOT1/2/3 ...................... 98
J07 CHECK EXIT TRAY..................................................102
J08 WASTE BOX FULL ..................................................103
J09 CHECK THE CUT WASTE CHUTE SECTION .................105
Daily Maintenance
Daily Maintenance ..............................................................108
Cleaning the Slitter Tool ..................................................110
Cleaning the Sensors .....................................................110
Cleaning the Conveyance Rollers ......................................113
Cleaning the Suction Belt ................................................114
Waste Box ........................................................................115
About Protection of Press Rollers ............................................116
Specifications
Specifications ....................................................................120
Appendix
Index...............................................................................126