Formax FD 125 User manual

FD 125
Large-Format Card Cutter
OPERATOR MANUAL
9/2012

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Table of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................5
Specifications......................................................................................................................................................................5
Accessories .........................................................................................................................................................................5
Major Components and Assemblies...................................................................................................................................6
Control Panel ......................................................................................................................................................................8
Installation..........................................................................................................................................................................9
Setting Up Procedure .........................................................................................................................................................9
The Job selection ..............................................................................................................................................................11
Registration Mark Position ...............................................................................................................................................15
Selecting a job...................................................................................................................................................................15
Batch Count function........................................................................................................................................................16
User Define Job.................................................................................................................................................................17
Cut mark ...........................................................................................................................................................................18
Turbo and normal Mode ..................................................................................................................................................18
Paper weight.....................................................................................................................................................................18
Reset Counter ...................................................................................................................................................................19
Clear Jam ..........................................................................................................................................................................19
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................................................20
Optional Slitter Cassette...................................................................................................................................................20
Optional Conveyor............................................................................................................................................................21

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Always observe the cautions and warnings given below to prevent personal injury or property damage.
Always pull the power supply plug out of its outlet before removing jammed
paper.
Do not use supply voltage other than the specified voltage.
Do not insert pins, wire or other foreign objects into the machine. Do not allow
any liquid to get into the machine through its openings or gaps in its structure.
Do not modify the machine. Do not remove any of the covers from the machine..
Keep this unit and the power cord away from heaters and heater vents. Excessive heat could
melt the cover or power cord covering, and result in a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not put fingers inside during operation.
Keep away long hair, ties, jewelry and loose clothing.
Install this unit on a level, stable stand or floor, with sufficient space around it.
Do not install this unit in a location where there is excessive humidity or where contact with
water is possible.
Disconnect the power plug from the power outlet before attempting to move this unit. Failure to
do so could result in power cord damage, a fire or an electrical shock.

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INTRODUCTION
The FD 125 is designed to easily and accurately cut business cards, photosand postcard cutting in one pass.
SPECIFICATIONS
Paper Size
LT, LG, LD, 12 x 18 and 13 x 19
Paper Weight
120 ~ 350 gsm
Feeder Capacity
120 sheets (300gsm)
Receiving Tray
250 business Card x 3
Speed
Up to 240 business cards/min
Based on 55x90mm in A3
Accuracy
± 0.2 mm
Dimension -- With Conveyor
W/O Conveyor
98.5 X 53.5 X 101.5CM (38.8x21.1 x 40”)
48.5 X 53.5 X 101.5CM (19.1 x 21.1 x 40”)
Net Weight –With Conveyor
W/O Conveyor
70.8Kgs ( 156 lbs)
61.2Kgs (135 lbs)
Power
110/220V Selectable, 50/60Hz, 1.2A
ACCESSORIES
Make sure all accessories provided with the machine.
Power Cord
Right Stacking Guide
Left Stacking Guide
Center Stacking Guides X 2
Operation Manual

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MAJOR COMPONENTS AND ASSEMBLIES
1
Power Switch
2
Control Panel
3
Extended Tray
4
Top Cover
5
Waste Compartment Door
6
Machine Stand
1
3
4
5
2
6

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7
Stack Tray
8
Auxiliary Roller
9
Side Guide Adjustment Knob
10
Feed Tray Pressure Adjustment
11
Feed Rollers Adjustment Knob
12
Feed Rollers
13
Slitter Cassette
14
Slitting Registration Adjustment
15
Stacking Guides
7
8
12
9
13
11
10
14
15

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CONTROL PANEL
Keys
Function
Start and Stop the cutter
Change job
Toggle between “Normal Mode” and “Turbo Mode” (Paper Weight Setting Mode)
Select batch count
Pre-feed (Mark Reader Calibration Mode)
Jog forward
Increment settings by 0.1 mm when pressed.
Confirm job and batch count setting.
Decrement settings by 0.1mm when pressed (Mark Reader Calibration Mode).
Jog backward
Reset counter (use with “RESET” button simultaneously)
Save settings
Hold (4s) paper weight setting mode
Reset counter (use with “ENTER” Button simultaneously)
Enter program mode
Change paper weight
Set top margin
Set finished length

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INSTALLATION
1. CUTTER INSTALLATION
Note: No tool is required for installation.
Stand
Place the machine on the stand. Make sure to align the pins
on the stand to the holes on the base plate of the machine.
The door of the stand should face the operator side.
Stack Tray
Place the left guide, center guidesand right guide as shown.
Power Cord
Use caution when plugging in power cord. Attach power cord
to the machine and plug the other end into the wall outlet.
SETTING UP PROCEDURE
1
To set the width of paper, loosen thumbscrew knob on
the side guide and slide to position. Use scales as
reference point.
2
Fan paper before loading. This will reduce static and
toner adhesion due to printing. For best result, the
paper stack should be flat.
Thumbscrew
knobs
Paper feed guides
Scales
Center
guides
Pins
Left
guide
Right
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3
Push the feed tray down and load the paper. Readjust
paper guidesif needed.
4
Adjust tray pressure. For thinner paper, the number
should be higher. For heavier paper the number should
be lower.
5
Use slitter registration adjustment knob to compensate
for printing registration. The knob will allow ± 2mm of
adjustment left and right.
6
Auxiliary roller is for hard-to-feed paper. To use auxiliary
roller, load paper, then push the rollers down onto paper.
7
Adjust feed rollers so they are about 0.5” away from the
edge on each side of the paper.