Formax FD 215S User manual

FD 215S
Semi-Automatic Paper Creaser
OPERATOR MANUAL
FIRST EDITION
1/2013

1
UNPACKING
Check package for shipping damage. If there is shipping damage, do not discard the box.
When choosing a location for the creaser, avoid the following: direct sunlight, areas of high temperature or humidity, areas
without proper ventilation, or surfaces that are unstable.
Open the box, and pull the bands to remove the machine. Remove all protective packaging.
SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum paper width: Up to 18” (460mm)
Maximum paper thickness: < .018” (0.45mm)
Width of crease: .062” (1.6mm)
Depth of crease: .019” (.5mm)
Dimensions: 27.95” W x 21.25” D x 9” H (710 x 540 x 245mm)
Weight: 83 lbs (37.6kg)
Power: 110V AC, 60Hz, 120 watt
FUNCTION:
The Formax FD 215S Semi-Automatic Paper Creaser is designed to prevent cracking in toner-based digital printouts.
Creasing sheets prior to folding ensures a clean, professional nish and makes it easier for folding devices to fold with
accuracy.
Ruler
Mechanism Cover
Side Guide
Thumbscrew
Thumbscrew
Side Guide Creasing Channel
Operation
Panel
Guide
Rail
SAFETY NOTES
* To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the machine, DO NOT place hands, ngers or any objects other than the
paper to be creased inside the creasing channel
* Keep any loose items including ties, jewelry or long hair away from the creasing channel, to avoid injury.
* Children should not be allowed to operate the machine.
* In the event the creaser needs to repaired, turn off and unplug the machine. Contact your Formax Dealer for repair.

2
SETUP
1. Plug in and turn on the creaser. Be sure the red power indicator light is
on.
2. Using the Changeover Switch (Fig. 1), choose the operating mode:
2a. With switch in upper position (-), the creaser is in Manual Mode. The
creaser will crease one time, with a single touch of the switch, and will
automatically return to the center position (0).
2b. With the switch in the center position (0), the machine is in standby but
not operating.
2c. With the switch in the lower position (=), the creaser is in Semi-Automatic
Mode. After inserting the paper, the machine will crease one time after
the foot pedal is pressed, then will return to standby mode.
It is suggested to leave the switch at (=) for Semi-Automatic Mode.
Remove the foot-control pedal from the box and attach it to the foot pedal switch on the Operation Panel. Be sure to align
the pins correctly to avoid damage. Place the foot pedal on the oor.
Remove the power cord from the box and plug into the Power Inlet on the Operation Panel. Be sure the voltage from the
wall outlet matches the voltage of the creaser.
1 Machine Data Panel
2 Foot Pedal Switch Jack
3 Operation Mode Changeover Switch
4 Power Switch with Light
5 Power Inlet with Fuse
1 2 3 4 5
OPERATION
3. Loosen thumbscrews on each side guide (Fig. 2).
4. Slide side guides to correct location based on desired
placement of crease. When moving the side guides, lift
gently while sliding to avoid damage to the guide rail.
5. Tighten thumbscrews.
Manual Mode
Semi-Automatic Mode
Fig. 1
Fig. 2

6. Load paper by sliding through creasing channel under
mechanism cover (Fig. 3).
7. Once the paper is aligned between the side guides, crease by using manual switch (Fig. 4) or foot pedal (Fig. 5).
See Step 2 for explanation of modes.
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Fig. 6
Fig. 5Fig. 4
Fig. 3
8. Once the paper is creased, remove it from the creaser
(Fig. 6).
1. Measure sheet to be creased.
2. Move right side guide to correct location and tighten thumbscrew.
3. Load sheet and align with right side guide. Engage creaser with foot pedal or manual control button. Remove sheet.
4. For second crease, move left side guide to correct location and tighten thumbscrew.
5. Load sheet and align with left side guide. Engage creaser with foot pedal or manual control button. Remove sheet.
TWO-PART CREASING (BOOK SPINE CREASING)
* If the creaser will not be used for an extended period of time, turn off the power and unplug for safety.
* After each use, turn off the creaser and clean the surface with a dry cloth.
* To provide smooth operation, periodically apply a couple of drops of lubricating oil to the two mandrils and axle-
tree connecting position.
MAINTENANCE