Duplo RTM-08 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
RTM-08

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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the DC-618 Rotary Tool Module.
To ensure safe and efficient long-term use of this product, read and thoroughly understand this
manual before using the product. After using this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place
for reference.
Pictorial Symbols and Other Notations used in this manual
: Introduces instructions for correct operation of the product.
If these instructions are ignored, the product may not operate at optimum
performance or may break down.
: Introduces information that is useful for operation and maintenance of the
product, or information about the product’s performance, etc.
IMPORTANT
REFERENCE
(→P.00 xxxx): Indicates the page number and item containing related information.
PLEASE NOTE
In the interest of upgrading our products, 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.
Trademarks
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Corporation in the United State and/or other countries.
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trademarks of their respective companies.

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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe)
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.)
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
personnel, 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
●Precautions for Use
Safety Precautions
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 a 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.

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CAUTION
●Caution for Cleaning
●Before cleaning the machine, turn offthe 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 a fire or explosion.
●Preventing Injury to Hands or Fingers
●The Rotary Tool Module contains uncovered upper tools. Keep your hands or
fingers offinside it.
●Use pliers or a similar tool to remove jammed document.
Be sure to unplug the power cord before removing jammed document in order to
prevent an electric shock.
WARNING

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Chapter 4
Chapter 3
Chapter 2
Chapter 1
Contents
Introduction.............................................................................i
Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe)................................... ii
Before Using This Module
About the RTM (Rotary Tool Module).............................................2
Appearance ......................................................................2
Inside of the DC-618 ...........................................................4
How to Remove and Install the RTM (Rotary Tool Module) ..................5
Removing the RTM (Rotary Tool Module)..................................5
Installing the RTM (Rotary Tool Module) ...................................6
How to Replace a Rotary Tool .....................................................7
Removing a Rotary Tool .......................................................7
Attaching a Rotary Tool ........................................................9
Adjusting the Depth of a Rotary Tool ...................................... 10
Programming a JOB on the Control Panel
Before Programming a JOB...................................................... 12
Standby Screen ............................................................... 12
JOB Entry............................................................................ 14
Setting for Processing with the RTM (Rotary Tool Module) ........... 14
Wizard .......................................................................... 18
Direct - Advanced Mode ..................................................... 34
Direct - Simple Mode......................................................... 41
Processing Documents by Retrieving a Saved JOB......................... 48
Basic Operations
Process .............................................................................. 52
Adjust................................................................................. 54
Programming a JOB on a Computer
PC Controller Setting .............................................................. 58
Main Menu ..................................................................... 58
Wizard .......................................................................... 62
Direct............................................................................ 80
Retrieving and Processing a Saved JOB ...................................... 90
Setting Default Values for a JOB ................................................ 91
Environment ................................................................... 91
Function Settings................................................................... 93

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Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Process ..........................................................................93
Adjust ............................................................................94
Troubleshooting
If Messages Appear.................................................................98
If a Document Jam Has Occurred................................................99
J05 CHECK MSM/SLOT2....................................................99
J06- * CHECK CUTTER/CREASER/SLOT1/2/3 .........................99
SLOT#-* LOCK.................................................................99
SLOT# UPPER LOCK ........................................................99
DOCUMENTS IN MACHINE ................................................99
Daily Maintenance
Daily Maintenance ................................................................ 104
Specifications
Specifications ...................................................................... 106

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Chapter 1
Before Using This Module
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Before Using This Module
This chapter contains essential information you should understand such as the
part names of the machine and how to remove and install the module.
About the RTM (Rotary Tool Module)...................................................... 2
Appearance ...............................................................................2
Inside of the DC-618 .................................................................... 4
How to Remove and Install the RTM (Rotary Tool Module) ........................... 5
Removing the RTM (Rotary Tool Module)........................................... 5
Installing the RTM (Rotary Tool Module) ............................................ 6
How to Replace a Rotary Tool .............................................................. 7
Removing a Rotary Tool ................................................................7
Attaching a Rotary Tool ................................................................. 9
Adjusting the Depth of a Rotary Tool ............................................... 10

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About the RTM (Rotary Tool Module)
Appearance
No. Name Function
1 Fixing screw Tighten this when installing the RTM (Rotary Tool Module) in
the DC-618.
Loosen this when removing the RTM (Rotary Tool Module)
from the DC-618.
2 Adjustment knob Adjusts the depth of the rotary tool.
Turning this clockwise makes the depth deeper and turning this
counterclockwise makes the depth shallower.
Turn this to adjust the depth of the rotary tool depending on
the types of it attached to the rotary too unit. When replacing
the rotary tool, turn this counterclockwise until it stops to raise
the rotary tool to the upper limit position. (→P.10)
3 Color label Install the RTM (Rotary Tool Module) in a slot of the DC-618,
to which the color label affixed is the same as this on the RTM
(Rotary Tool Module).
Install the RTM (Rotary Tool Module) in slot 2 to slot 3 in order
from the document feed side.
4 Guide assy Supports the conveyance of a document.
When replacing the tool, remove the guide assy.
(→P.7 Removing a Rotary Tool)
5 Hand knob When removing the rotary tool from the rotary tool unit,
remove this. (→P.7) When attaching the rotary tool to the
rotary tool unit, secure it with this. (→P.9)
There are two rotary tool units in total attached to the RTM
(Rotary Tool Module): one is on the right and the other one is
on the left.
6 Lever When removing the rotary tool from the rotary tool unit or
when attaching it to the rotary tool unit, raise this. (→P.7
How to Replace a Rotary Tool)
There are two levers in total attached to the RTM (Rotary Tool
Module): one is on the right and the other one is on the left.
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1
4
5
5
6
2
1
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About the RTM (Rotary Tool Module)
Before Using This Module
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REFERENCE
In this manual, the combination of the upper tool holder assy and the lower tool assy is
called RTU (Rotary Tool Unit).
●Document feed side
RTU (Rotary Tool Unit)
RTU (Rotary Tool Unit)
Adjustment knob
Lead shaft
Slide shaft
Driving shaft
Slide shaft
Lead shaft
Guide
Lower
tool assy
Lever angle
Lower tool
Rotary tool
Upper tool
holder assy

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About the RTM (Rotary Tool Module)
Inside of the DC-618
No. Name Function
1Belt suction unit The suction fan sucks up documents one by one and the
feed belt feeds each of them.
2Double feed detection
section Detects a double feed with the ultrasonic sensor.
3CCD section Reads a REG mark and a barcode.
4Slot 1 Install the margin slitter module here.
5Slot 2 Install the center slitter module1 or the RTM (Rotary Tool
Module) here.
6Slot 3 Install the center slitter module2 or the RTM (Rotary Tool
Module) here.
7Gutter deflector section The gutter deflectors automatically move according to gutter
positions and drop gutter slits in the waste box.
8Creaser section Creases a document perpendicularly to the document feed
direction.
9Cutter Section Cuts a document perpendicularly to the document feed
direction.
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Before Using This Module
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How to Remove and Install the RTM (Rotary Tool Module)
Removing the RTM (Rotary Tool Module)
Open the top cover.
Disconnect the connector of the RTM (Rotary Tool
Module).
Loosen the two fixing screws on the RTM (Rotary
Tool Module). Grasp the handles to take out the RTM
(Rotary Tool Module) by lifting it up.
Top cover

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How to Remove and Install the RTM (Rotary Tool Module)
REFERENCE
Installing the RTM (Rotary Tool Module)
Open the top cover.
Install the RTM (Rotary Tool Module) in slot 2 or slot
3. Tighten the two fixing screws.
Make sure that the pins on both sides are securely
fitted in the module.
Connect the connector of the RTM (Rotary Tool
Module).
Close the top cover.Top cover
Top cover

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Before Using This Module
1
REFERENCE
How to Replace a Rotary Tool
Perforation tool Micro perforation tool
Score tool
The RTM (Rotary Tool Module) can process documents with the following three types of rotary
tools attached to the rotary tool unit.
Select a proper rotary tool and attach it to the rotary tool unit.
Perforation tool: A tool having cutting blades and grooves that are alternatively arranged.
Enables you to perforate a document.
Score tool: Enables you to make scores on a document.
Micro perforation tool: A tool having narrower cutting blades and grooves than the standard
type (perforation tool). Enables you to perforate a document.
●Types of rotary tools
●Positions of the rotary tool and the lower tool
The position of the lower tool varies depending on the
types of the rotary tool.
Removing a Rotary Tool
Remove the guide assy in the direction of the arrows.
Remove the guide assy while holding the circled
parts in the figure on the right.
Make sure that replacement of the rotary tool must be performed only by a trained person
in charge of maintenance.
IMPORTANT
Guide assy
Perforation
tool Micro perforation tool
Score tool

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How to Replace a Rotary Tool
REFERENCE
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Turn the adjustment knobs counterclockwise until
they stop to separate the rotary tools and the lower
tools.
Remove the four hexagon socket head cap screws
(left unit: 2 pcs., right unit: 2 pcs.) to detach the guide
Land the guide R.
Use the hexagon wrench that came with the
DC-618.
Remove the two hand knobs (unit L: 1 pce., unit R: 1
pce.).
Do not lose the hand knobs.
Remove the collar. While raising the lever (1),
remove the rotary tool (2). (on both sides)
●Do not hold the cutting edge when removing the
rotary tool.
●When removing the rotary tool, be careful not to
bring it into contact with the lower tool to avoid
damaging it.
IMPORTANT
Guide L Guide R
Hand knob
Rotary tool
Lower tool
Adjustment
knob
Adjustment
knob
Lever
1
2

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How to Replace a Rotary Tool
Before Using This Module
1
REFERENCE
REFERENCE
Attaching a Rotary Tool
Secure the rotary tools with the hand knobs. (unit L:
1 pce., unit R: 1 pce.).
Attach the guide L and the guide R with the four
hexagon socket head cap screws (two each on
both guides).
Use the hexagon wrench that came with the
DC-618.
Attach the guides so that the bottom faces of the
guide L and the guide R are parallel to the faces of
the lower tools.
While raising the lever (1), attach the rotary tool (2)
in the direction of the arrow. (on both sides)
Guide L Guide R
Guide
Lower tool
Rotary tool
Hand knob
Lower
tool
1
2
Lever

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How to Replace a Rotary Tool
REFERENCE
REFERENCE
Attach the guide assy in the direction of the arrows in
the figure on the right.
Attach the guide assy while holding the circled
parts in the figure on the right.
Turn the adjustment knobs clockwise to lower the
rotary tools according to the type of the rotary tool
unit.
Adjusting the Depth of a Rotary Tool
Turn the adjustment knobs counterclockwise to raise
the rotary tools to the upper limit position.
Turn the adjustment knobs clockwise to lower the
rotary tools to the position for the types of the rotary
tools.
●Adjust the rotary tool according to the degrees of the arrow position on the adjustment
knob.
• Indication of the depth of each rotary tool from the upper limit position
Perforation tool: 225 to 315 degrees
Micro perforation tool: 180 degrees
Score tool: 225 to 270 degrees
●The position of the adjustment knob may differ depending on the diameter of a rotary
tool even when the same type of tool is used.
●When processing light weight documents, if a rotary tool is at a deeper position, it may
not be able to perform a document processing straight to a finished product.
If this is the case, adjust the depth of the rotary tool slightly shallower (toward the upper
limit position).
Guide assy
Adjustment
knob
Adjustment
knob
Adjustment
knob
Adjustment
knob

Chapter 2
Programming a JOB on the Control Panel
2
This chapter describes how to program a JOB on the control panel of the
DC-618.
Programming a JOB on the Control Panel
Before Programming a JOB............................................................... 12
Standby Screen ........................................................................ 12
JOB Entry..................................................................................... 14
Setting for Processing with the RTM (Rotary Tool Module) .................... 14
Wizard ................................................................................... 18
Direct - Advanced Mode .............................................................. 34
Direct - Simple Mode.................................................................. 41
Processing Documents by Retrieving a Saved JOB.................................. 48

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This section describes items displayed on the control panel which are related to the RTM
(Rotary Tool Module).
For other settings, refer to Chapter 2 Programming a JOB - Before Programming a JOB in
the DC-618 Instruction Manual.
2. Touch the icon.
Details
1. Touching the details icon displays the details of
the JOB selected.
Before Programming a JOB
Standby Screen