EP Equipment EP-21F User manual

EP-21F
Manual Letter Folder
Operation Manual
EP Equipment Co.,Ltd.

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Introduction
Thank you for selecting EP folder. This machine is designed for efficiently
folding paper up to legal size (216×356mm).
To ensure correct operation and avoid damage & injury, please read this
operation manual thoroughly and familiarize yourself with the content, especially
the section entitled “Safety Introductions”
This operation manual is produced to ensure safe and proper operation of this
machine. So do not attempt to remodel or modify any parts by yourself unless it
is approved by the manufacturer literally.
Please keep this operation manual available referring future need.

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Contents
Safety Introductions.........................................................................................3
Cautions Before Installation............................................................................5
Specifications...................................................................................................6
Main Parts list...................................................................................................7
Control Panel....................................................................................................8
Installation.........................................................................................................9
Operation ........................................................................................................11
Maintenance....................................................................................................16
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................18

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Safety Introductions
Always pay attention to the warnings and cautions displayed below to avoid
human injury and property damage.
◆The degree of danger and damage that may occur is indicated on three
levels by the following marks.
◆ The following symbols indicate two types of action to be performed or
avoided.
╳This symbol indicates a Forbidden action.
●This symbol indicates actions should be performed.
Warning:
╳ Do not place any metal objects or vessels containing liquid on this machine.
╳ Do not insert any metal or easily-combustible objects into this machine.
╳ Do not touch any moving parts during operation.
╳Do not remove any cover.
╳Do not disassemble, modify or repair this machine by yourself, Contact your dealer if
necessary.
● Use ONLY the power supply voltage specified on the main nameplate.
● Keep this machine far away from heaters.
● Make sure the combined power consumption of the appliances to be connected does
not exceed the capacity rating of the power outlet or plug receptacle.
● Keep the power plug prong clean and dry.
● If any foreign objects such as metal or liquid enter this machine, immediately turn off
the power switch and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet, then contact
your dealer.
Warning : Ignoring this mark may result in possibility of serious injury or damage.
Caution : Ignoring this mark may result in possibility of injury or damage
Note: Ignoring this mark may not result in damage, while following the introduction
helpoperate this machine more smoothly.

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Warning:
╳Do not damage the power cord or power plug.
● Always grip the power plug while disconnecting the power plug from the power outlet.
Forcibly pulling the power cord could cause damage.
╳Do not handle the power plug with wet hand.
● Before cleaning the machine, do turn off the power switch and disconnect the power
plug from the power outlet.
╳Do not operate this machine with wet hand.
╳Do not use flammable sprays inside or near this machine.
Caution:
● Keep long hair, necktie etc. away from this machine.
╳Do not use solvent inside or near this machine.
● Always disconnect the power plug from power outlet if this machine to be idle for a
period.
● Install this machine on a level, stable surface, with sufficient space around it.
● Install this machine in a clean and dry room.
● Disconnect the power plug from power outlet before moving this machine.

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Cautions Before Installation
1. Power Supply
◆ Make sure the power supply used is always within the following range:
●110V~120VAC 60HZ or 220V~240VAC 50HZ.
◆ When powering other appliances from the same outlet, make sure the combined power
consumption does not exceed the power supply capacity.
●Rated power consumption of this machine is 30W.
◆ Replace only with the same type and rating of fuse.
2. Operation Environment
Please operate this machine in the following situation.
◆Temperature between 5℃~35℃.
◆Humidity between 10~80% RH (no dew condensation).
◆No subject to direct sunshine.
3. Accessories
Check the accessories after you unpacking this machine. Contact your dealer if any of
these is missing.
Name Qty Illustration
Upper Plate 1
Lower Plate 1
Power Cord 1
Operation Manual 1

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Specifications
★ Due to quality improvement, these specifications are subject to changes
without notice.
Model EP-21F Manual Letter Folder
Sheet size 4" x 5" to 8 1/2" x 14"
(102mm x 127mm to 216mm x 356mm)
Paper weight 16lbs to 80lbs (40-200gsm)
Paper quality Fine quality paper, recycled paper
Fold types Single fold, Letter fold, Z fold, Double Parallel fold
Fold speed 50 sheets per minute
Feed mode Automatic & Manual
Max sheets number
fed manually Up to three sheets of 20lbs
Functions Indicator of no paper, paper jam, paper counter
Input capacity 200 Sheets
Output capacity 200 Sheets (40 letter folded sheets stacked)
Dimension
in use 610*340*310mm
Dimension
in storage 260*340*220mm (without folding plates) 420*340*310mm (with folding plates)
Net weight 12KG
Power requirements 220V,50Hz / 110V 60Hz AC
Power consumption 30W
Certifications CE

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Main Parts list
1. Manual feed cover
2. Right cover (near control panel)
3. Control panel
4. Side guide
5. Auxiliary feed table
6. Extension feed table
7. Lower plate
8. Upper plate
9. Fold stop
10. Fine adjustment knob
11. Feed roller
12. Left cover
13. Power inlet
14. Fuse holder
15. Power switch
16. Fine adjustment knob
17. Fold stop
18. Ejection tray

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Control Panel
No. Name Function
1 Count display Display numbers of folded sheets
Lights up when power is on.
2 Indicator lights
“RUN” lights up means machine is running.
“NONE” lights up means sheets run out or
plates are not well positioned.
“JAM” lights up means there is a jam.
3 Test button
Press this button, machine will fold one sheet and
stop.
4 Start/Stop button
Press this button, machine will continuously fold
till sheets run out.
Press this button when running, machine will stop
immediately.
5 Clear/ Reset
button Press this button to clear the numbers displayed or reset the machine.

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Installation
1. Install the upper plate.
Insert the upper plate along the guide line as far as possible, and seats on the support pins
A B at the cutout.
The lower plate is inserted in different directions for single fold and other folds.
Make sure both upper and lower plates are seated firmly in position. If improperly
installed, this machine will not start.
2. Install the lower plate.
2.1 For single fold.
Push fold stop to the end of C direction. Then insert the lower plate along the guide line as
far as possible, and seats on the support pins D E at the cutout.

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2.2 For Letter fold, Z fold, and double fold.
Insert the lower plate along the guide line as far as possible and seats on the support pins
C E at the cutout.

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Operation
1. Connect the power supply.
Connect the power cord to the inlet and outlet. Turn on the power switch.
2. Setting the fold stops.
2.1 Position the fold stop according to the desired fold type.
Push the half-nut level to loosen and move the fold stop to the demanded position
referring to the color folding instruction on the plates. Loosen your grip and the fold stop
will be locked there by the level.
2.2 Fine adjustment.
Feed on sheet, press TEST button. Rotate the fine adjustment knob to move the fold
stop to the proper position according to the instructions below.
Move the fold stop by half of the distance to be corrected. For example, move the fold
stop by 0.5mm if 1mm of correction is required.

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Correct Fold Misalignment.
Move the Fold stop if misalignment is serious:
move inside if A or B is longer, move outside ifA or B is shorter.
Fold type Misalignment Solution
(face the knob)
A is longer CCW Upper knob
Single fold
A is shorter C.W. Upper knob
A is longer CCW Upper knob
A is shorter C.W. Upper knob
B is longer CCW Lower knob
Letter fold
B is shorter C.W.Lowerknob
A is longer CCW Upper knob
A is shorter C.W. Upper knob
B is longer CCW Lower knob
Z fold
B is shorter C.W.Lowerknob
A is longer CCW Upper knob
A is shorter C.W. Upper knob
B is longer CCW Lower knob
Double
parallel fold B is shorter C.W.Lowerknob

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DO NOT touch any moving parts during operation.
DO NOT let long hair, necktie etc. hang above the machine or near to moving Parts.
3. Automatic mode
3.1 Turn on the power switch.
3.2 Position the fold stop referring to the folding instruction.
3.3 Pull the ejection tray out.
3.4 Open the auxiliary feed table and pull out extension feed table.
3.5 Feed paper.
①. Hold down the feed table,
②. Load sheets on the feed table and keep printed side upward,
③. Make sure inside edge of paper flush with the front plate of the feed tray.
④. Make sure paper is well connected to the feed tray.
⑤. Move the side guide to the edge of sheets without any clearance while keeping
sheets flat.
3.6 Press START/STOP button to run the machine. Machine will stop automatically if sheets
run out. You can also press START/STOP button again to stop the machine at any time.

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When folding very thin paper, it is suggested that the inside edge of paper is slightly
curled up for better feed.
Do not let folded paper exceed the max stack line.
Do not fold paper with wet ink in case the feed roller, paper separator, fold rollers etc.
Parts will be dirty and cause damage.
Make sure the paper to be fed are clean wet and easily to be folded.
Pull out the ejection stack the length a little longer than that of sheets folded.
Take the sheets out of the ejection stack in time, so the stacked sheets won’t exceed the
max line, which may cause jam.
Correct width misalignment.
When there is width misalignment, you can adjust the pillar to correct it as shown in
the picture below, the edge of the bottom part is outside of the surface, you need to
push it toward, and vice versa.

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4. Manual Feeding (bypass) mode
Close the auxiliary fold table before use manual feeding mode.
DO NOT insert paper more than 3 sheets at a time.
DO NOT insert paper weight more than 60 lbs.
DO NOT insert paper with a clip.
4.1 Turn on the power switch.
4.2 Position the fold stop as desired.
4.3 Pull ejection tray out.
4.4 Insert paper along the guide into the manual feeding socket. Hold and keep paper
vertically.
4.5 Press TEST button.
An optional auxiliary feeding backrest is available for easier and quicker fold.
(as below pictures for easier installation)

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Maintenance
Turn off the power and cover the machine if left idle for a long period.
1. Regular Clean
Paper dust and ink accumulate on some parts along your use, which may result in dirty
paper and misfunction.
Make sure you have turned off the power before cleaning.
1.1 Clean the paper separator.
1.2 Remove upper & lower plate, open manual feed cover.
1.3 Remove the feed roller by pushing is aside and disengaging the
other end.
1.4 Clean all the rollers with a cloth.
2. Replacement of worn parts
For the replacement of feed roller and paper separator, please follow the procedure.
2.1 Open the manual feed cover.
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2.2 Push the fed roller shaft towards the right cover (near the control panel).

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2.3 Push till one end is disengaged with the machine, lift the other side and remove the feed
roller shaft.
2.4 After replacement, repeat the procedure in the opposite sequence.
For other parts worn out, please contact your dealer.

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Troubleshooting
Trouble Possible Cause Solution
No power at present Check power.
Power cord not well
plugged Plug firmly
Machine does not
work (count display
does not light up)
Blown fuse Replace with fuse of the same type and
rating
Paper jam inside
machine Clear jam and press RESET
Machine does not
work (count display
lights up) Upper and lower
plates not placed
properly Reposition plates
Paper delivery
sensor pressed Remove paper over paper delivery sensor
Machine stops
during running Paper jam Clear jam and press RESET
Paper bind together Separate paper
Paper not fed or
ejected / paper
wrinkle Dirt on feed and
ejection rollers Clean rollers
Jam in table 1 and 2 Detach table 1 and 2, eject paper
Paper not folded
properly Not standard paper
length Measure length and adjust
Dirty on any of
rollers Clean all rollers
Art paper not folded
(125gsm or lighter) Low room
temperature Keep paper at 20℃-25℃for 4 hours