Dynafold PF-380S User manual

Safety lnstructions
Definition of Symbols and Notes
ln this manual following names and signs stand for possible dangers.
Danoer
This Symbol stands for immediate danger threatening the life and health of
persons. Disregarding these instructions may cause severe damage to health
Caution
This symbol stands for an endangering situation that may occur. Disregarding
these instructions may lead to slight injuries or damage to property.
Note
This symbol stands for notes, operational hints and other useful information.
They are convenient for exploiting the machine's functional abilities.
Danger
Make sure that the machine is electrically grounded.
there is a leak of electricity. This prevents an electric shock when
Use the machine at a proper supply voltage. A fire may start or the machine may bleak
down if a higher or lower voltage other than the one printed on the machine is used, or if an
electric current with a frequency that is not within the range of 50 to 60H2.
Do not place any object on this machine. A fire may start or electricity may leak if water or a
foreign object enters inside the machine.
Handle the power cord with care. A fire may start or an electric shock may be caused if the
cord is dambged, broken, or processed, if a heavy object is placed on the iord, or if the cord
is bent forcibly.
Do not pull the power source plug out of or put it in the electric outlet using a wet hand.
Otherwise, an electric shock may be caused.
Do not remove the cover of this machine. Otherwise, an electric shock or injury may be
caused.
Do not remodel this machine. Otherwise, a fire may break out or an electric shock may be
caused.
lf the machine is used when it is in an abnormal condition, such as generating heat, emitting
smoke, and giving out a strange smell, a fire may break out or an electric shock may be
caused. Turn off the power switch immediately and then pull the power plug out of the
electric outlet. Afterward, consult with your sales agency.
lf abnormalities such as the power cord generating heat and giving out a strange smell are
found, tum off the power swiich immediately and then pull the power plug out of the electric
outlet. Aftenrvard, consult your sales agency.
lf a foreign object enters into th€ machine, turn off the power switch first and then pul{ the
power plug out of the electric outlet. Afterward, consult your sales agency.
lf thunder approaches, pull the power cord out of the electric outlet to prevent a fire or
breakdown caused by the falling of a thunderbolt.
Caution
Do not let hairs, a necktie, or necklace hang above the drive of the machine. Doing
so may cause an injury.
Do not put the machine on an unstable place such as a shaky stand and a slant floor.
Doing so may cause the machine to drop or fall down, causing an injury.
Do not put the machine in a moist or dusty place
an electric shock. Doing so may start a fire or cause
Be sure to pull out the power cord while holding the plug. lf the power plug is pulled
out while holding the cord, a fire may break out or an electric shock may be caused.
Be sure to pull the power plug out of the electric outlet first when moving this machine.
Otherwise, the.cord may be damaged, causing a fire or an electric shock.
Be sure to pull the power plug out of the electric outlet for safety purposes when this
machine is not used for consecutive holidays or for other reasons.

(4)
lntroduction
Thank you very much for purchasing SUPERFAX Paper Folder PF-300 series. This machine
enables users to achieve greater efficiency in clerical work by releasing them from
paper-folding work that has manually been performed in the past. Please read this
Operation Manual carefully before using this machine.
Contents
(2) Designation and functions of operation panel
(3) Parts Names
Preparations............. ...................7
1. lnstallation of the folding plates ............... .T
2. Preparation of paper feed tray.. ..................7
3. Adjustment of paper feed pressure ........... ............... g
4. Selecting the paper size and folding type......... ........ g
5. Preparation of paper eject roller ............... g
6. Test folding ...............9
7. Start folding ........9
General explanation on System function ...................10
1 . Standard mode (For standard size papers) ............. 10
2. Self-defined mode (For non-standard size papers) .. ................. .10
3. Fine adjustment under standard mode .................... 11
4. Fine adjustment under self-defined mode ...............12
5. Cross Fold . ...... 12
(6) Digital display function
(8) Routine Maintenance............ ....13
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(9) Trouble-shooting Guide
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(1) Specifications
The PF-3301340 & PF-370/380 is designed to make automatic foldng for the following paper sizes
and fold types without conducting the adjustments of folding positions depending on the different
paper sizes and fold types.
PF-330/PF-340
Paper sizes : A4 (297x210mm), AS Q1Ax148.5mm), Letter (279x216mm) and Legal (356x216mm)
Fold types : Single fold; Double fold; Fold out fold; Letterfold;Accordion fold; Gate fold
PF-370/PF-380
Paper sizes : A3 (297x420mm), M (297x210mm), A5 (210x148mm)
Ledger (17 x 11"), Legal (14x8.5") and Letter (11x8.5")
Fold types : Single fold; Double fold; Fold out fold; Letter fold; Accordion fold; Gate fold
Models PF-330 PF-340 PF-370 I PF-380
Paper Size 100 x 130mm to 297 x 420mm
Paper weight: 45 to 135s/m2 (135q1m2 cannot be doubl+folded)
Paper quality: Rough paper, Bond, Duplicating paper, Medium-quality paper, Recycled
oaDer. Drawino oaoer
Fold tvoes: Single fold; Double fold; Fold out fold; Letter fold;Accordion fold; Gate fold
Paperfeed system: Three-roller friction feed svstem
Maximum caoacitv: 500 sheets $4koftrt of hioh-qualitv paper)
Folding speed: 2,4OO to 6,000 sheets per hour
(sinole fold usino 44 size oaoer) 2,400 to 7,200 sheets per hour (sinole fold usino A3 size oaper)
Controlsystem: Automatic setting by a built-in microcomputer
Manual adiustment for other papersizes
Additional functions: * Skew conection device
* Paperjam detector
* Four-diqit addition counter
Power consumption: 75W
Power source: 114-127 VAC, 50/60 Hz or 22G240 VAC, 50/50H2
Dimensions: 790 x 490 x 535mm (during use)
600 x 490 x 535mm (Stowed) 920 x 490 x 525mm (during use)
600 x 490 x 535mm (Stc'wed)
Netweisht: 32 kq

(2) Designation and Functions of Operation
Digital
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Name Fu ncti on
Dlgital display Show number
mode. of folded sheets, total number, and fine adjusting
Reset When the folding number is zero(0), press "Reset" button and total
folding number shall be displayed twice. First
(E.g.,. 1st indication "0012" and 2nd indication "3456" means total
number. is 123,456.)
Speed "- Decrease the speed, while the indicator moves right-ward.
Speed "+'' lncrease the speed, while the indicator moves left-ward
Start The machine starts working in case of no malfunction.
Stop The machine Stop worl(ing or Memory f or fine adjustment mode
Cursor key LEFT Move the lndicator leftward,
number, or move paper stopper or decrease the displayed digit
toward the starting point.
Cursor key RIGHT Move the lndicator rightward
paper stopper plate away from num ber, or move
or increase digit
the start point
Cursor key UP lndicator move
first folding on up, or exit from self-defined mode, or acijust ihe
the upper folding plate.
Cursor key DOWN lndicator move
second folding down, or exit from self-define mode, or adjust the
on the Iower folding plate.
"SET'button Press to test
folding modes sheet of paper after the
are set automatically. paper size and
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Speed "+"
& Speed Press these two buttons
mode, and "nP-'1 " is shown
for more instruction on this
simultaneously to enter fine adjusting
in the digital display. Refer to section 3
function.
Cursor keys left &
right Press these two
show a number,
Refer to section 3
buttons simultaneously,
and the machine enters
for more instruction.
the digital display will
the self-defined mode.
Error indicator 1No paper
down. on paper feed tray or paper feeding lever is not pressed
Error indicalor 2The upper folding plate is noi instailed properly.
Error indicator 3The lower fotding ptate is not installed properly.
Error indicator 4No paper is delivered out to the paper receiving tray or paper jam.
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(3) Parts Names
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OPaper guide @Paper support lift
@Paper feed roller @Controlpanel
oPaper feed table @Roller cover
@Auxiliary paper feed tray @Upper folding plate
oPaper eject table @Fine adjustment knob
@Paper stack extension G) Socket for Upper/Lower folding plates
@Paper eject roller @Coaxial cable for UPPer Plate
@Table Up Lever G) Coaxial cable for Lower Plate
oFront cover @lnlet (Behind Lower Plate)
@Power switch @Lower folding plate
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(4) Preparations
1. lnstallation of the folding plates:
First, put both upper and lower folding plates in
place and lock them firmly. (Picture 4)
lnsert the connector on coaxial cable into the
plug located on the inner wall of the rear cover
(Picture 5, 6 & 7) and fasten the screw.
Pictu re 4
2. Preparation of Paper Feed Tray:
lf standard paper size is used, there is a scale on the auxiliary paper feed
tray. Align the paper with the scale (Picture 8) and fit the paper guides to the
papbr width (Picture 9) and tighten the knurled screw (Picture 10).
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lf non-standard paper is used, put the paper on the center and fit the paper
guides to the paper width then tighten the knurled screw.
Lock
Connector
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Picture 8
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3. Adjustment of paper feed pressure:
lf paper quantity is small, adjust the paper feed
pressure using paper support lift. Pull it up and
then move right to increase the pressure. Pull it
up and then move left to decrease the pressure.
(Picture 11)
Pictu re 11
4. Selecting the paper size and folding type:
When the power switch is turned on, the baffles on the upper/lower folding
plates will move to the "A4 Single fold" or "Letter Single fold" position
automatically. lf you are going to use any other paper size and fold type,
follow the instructions below.
<For standard size papers >
For the standard paper sizes and fold types, which are preset in the memory,
select the proper position for the paper size and the fold type on the
self-defined display by pressing any of the 4 cursor keys.
Note: The preset paper sizes are;
PF-330/340- A4 (297x21 0mm), A5 (210x148.Smm), Letter (279x21 6mm)
and Legal (356x216mm)
P'F-3701380-A3 (297x42Amm), A4 (297x21 Omm), A5 (21 0x148mm)
Ledger (17 x 11"), Legal (14x8.5") and Letter (11x8.5") I
<Non-standard size papers >
Firstly, enter into "self-de,fined nnode". (Page 1 0) Then, choose one
self-defined area (I-Iv), then press the SET key. The upper and lower folding
plates will enter a self-defined position. After that, enter into "Fine adjustment
under Setf-defined mode". (Page 12)
Note: The adjusted position can be memorized. (See the details on Page 11)
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5. Preparation of Paper Eject Roller
Regulate the slide plate position according to the paper
fold type so that the paper is properly ejected. Refer to
page.
Slide plate
PF-330/340
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