Formax FD 2054 AutoSeal User manual

FD 2054 AutoSeal®
Pressure Sealer
OPERATOR MANUAL
FIRST EDITION
8/2011

SUBJECT PAGE
DESCRIPTION 1
SPECIFICATIONS 1
UNPACKING & SETUP 2 - 3
CONTROL PANEL 4
OPERATION 5 - 6
INTERFACE MENU 7
BATCH COUNTING 8
AUTOBATCH SETUP 9
CUSTOM FOLDS SETUP 10 - 12
OPERATOR SETTINGS 13 - 16
Language 13
Standard Fold Override 14
Stacker Override 15
Test Sheet Setting 16
Default Settings 16
REMOVING ROLLER COVER 17
REMOVING INFEED TIRES 17
DAILY MAINTENANCE / CLEANING PROCEDURES 18
TROUBLESHOOTING 19 - 20
DETERMINING FOLD TYPE 21
FINE TUNING FOLD TEST SHEET 22
TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION
The FD 2054 Pressure Sealer is designed to process a variety of form sizes and weights. The fold tables are automatically
adjusted for standard folds and custom folds. Documents that are 8 ½” x 11”/14” and 11” x 17” (A5, A4, A3, B4, B5 & B6)
are detected by sensors on the in-feed tray. Batch counting, and self-centering side guides are added features. Three
standard folds are pre-programmed for 11”, 14” and 17” forms, uneven C and Z folds for 14” forms, and up to 35 custom
folds can be programmed. The sealer will stop automatically after the last document has been processed.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Upper Fold Table
Telescoping
Outfeed Stacker
Self Centering Paper
Side Guides
Infeed Tray
Infeed Tray
Extension
Infeed Tray
Lever
Lower Fold Table
Non Operator Side
Operator Side
Stacker Wheels
Top Cover
Control Panel
Speed: Up to 16,450 forms per hour – based on 11” (279mm) Z-Fold
Hopper Capacity: Up to 500 forms 20# (75gsm)
Pre-Set Folds: Pre-programmed for C, V, Z in 11 - 17” forms, uneven C, Z in 14” forms
Pre-Set Paper
Sizes:
FD Model: 11”, 14”, 17”
FE Model: A5, A4, A3, B6, B5, B4
Custom Folds: Stores up to 35 custom folds into memory
Paper Size: Min: 3.5” W x 5” L (88.9 W x 127 L mm)
Max: 12.25” W x 17” L (311 W x 432 L mm)
Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian & Dutch
Dimensions: Closed: 43” L x 21.28” W x 16” H (109 L x 54 W x 41 H cm)
Fully Extended: 55” L x 21.28” W x 16” H (140 L x 54 W x 41 H cm)
Weight: 127 lbs (97kg)
Power: 110-240VAC 50/60 Hz
Safety Certications: UL & CE applied for

Fig. 1b Locating Pins
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Lower Fold Table Pins
Fig. 1a Locating Pins
Upper Fold Table Pins
UNPACKING & SETUP
1. Check package for shipping damage. If there is shipping damage, do not discard the box.
2. Remove the machine and packed components from the box. The fold tables, telescoping stacker, and power cord
are wrapped separately in the box.
NOTE: Two people must lift the machine from the box.
3. Place the folder on a solid stand.
Install upper and lower fold tables, telescoping conveyor
and power cord
1. Be sure the tables are set rmly on the locating pins
(Fig 1a & 1b). Slide each fold table in until it meets the
rst locating pin then push down to set in place.
2. Lock the fold table into position (Fig. 2)
3. Repeat the same steps for the lower fold table.
Fold Table Lock
Fig. 2

Upper Fold Table Receptacle Location
Lower Fold Table Receptacle Location
Plug in Receptacle
Plug in Receptacle
Fig. 4
Fig. 3
4. Plug the fold table cables into the receptacles on the side
frame (Fig. 3 & 4).
5. Insert the telescoping extension tray into the end of the
outfeed conveyor (Fig. 5).
6. Make sure the power switch is in the “OFF” position.
Plug the power cord into the power inlet and the wall
outlet.
Fig. 5
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Telescoping extension tray

CONTROL PANEL
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No.NAME FUNCTION
1 Standard Fold Button Select the desired pre-programmed fold.
2 LCD Interface Displays current settings and used for setup and programming.
3 Start Button Press to start the folder.
4 Stop Button Press to stop the folder.
5 Clear/Reset Button Clears operation and returns to main screen. NOTE: this button can be pressed at any
time to return to the main screen. Resets the counter and clears fault indications.
6 Test Button “1x” Test fold documents.
7 Enter Arrow Used to save settings or advance to the next screen.
8 Up and Down Arrows Used to scroll up and down through settings or change settings.
9 Speed Control Buttons Increase or decrease speed
10 Custom Fold Buttons Select and program a custom fold (see page 10).
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Self centering side guides
OPERATION
1. Place power switch in the ON / “O” position.
2. Extend the catch tray as required.
3. Set the self-centring paper side guides for the width of
the paper and lock in position using thumbscrews.
(Fig 6)
4. Adjust in-feed tray tension lever (Fig 7) for different
paper weights. Move the lever up towards the “-”
symbol for lighter paper and down toward the “+”
symbol for heavier paper. The middle position is for
standard paper weights.
5. Raise the in-feed tray lever to lower the in-feed tray.
(Fig 8)
6. Neatly stack forms on the in-feed tray.
7. Lower the in-feed tray lever to raise the in-feed tray.
Fig. 6
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Tension Lever
Fig.7
Fig.8 In-feed Tray Lever
In-feed Tray

Fig. 11
Skew Adjuster
9. Select the fold type by pressing the fold selection button
(Fig 9).
10. Press the “1x” button on the control panel to test and
check the folds (Fig 10).
NOTE: When the “1x” or “ ” button is pressed, the
fold tables return to the “home” position then reposition
to the programmed setting.
11. If the fold is skewed, remove forms, lower the infeed
tray extension and turn the skew adjustment knob left
or right to make corrections (Fig 11).
12. When satised with the test folds, press the “ ” button
to start the folder. Press the “ ” button to stop.
13. Press the “-” or “+” buttons to adjust machine speed to
desired level.
Fig. 9 Fold selection button
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Fig. 10 Test Button

INTERFACE MENU
Main Screen - Press the “ ” button to
advance to the Program Menu
Press the “ “ buttons to scroll
through the program settings. Press
the “ “ button to enter the selection
Choose between “ManuBatch” or
“AutoBatch” - see pages 8 and 9
Set up to 35 custom folds (page 10)
Adjustable Operator Settings - see
page 13
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BATCH COUNTING
1. To enter ManuBatch mode, highlight “ManuBatch”
on the “Batch Counting” screen using the “ ”
buttons. Press the “ ” button to enter.
2. Select the number of forms to be processed by
pressing the “ ” buttons. Press the “ ” button
to start. Press the “C” button to exit to the main
screen.
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ManuBatch
The “ManuBatch” or “manual batch” feature allows you to program the number of sheets you would like to process in a
set. When the set is complete, the pressure sealer will stop and automatically reset the batch count to the previously set
number of sheets. It will then fold the next set when the “ ” button is pressed.
Two options are available for batch counting: ManuBatch for
standard batch counting, and AutoBatch for programmed
batch counting. Select “Batch Counting” and press the “ ”
button to enter batch counting modes.

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AutoBatch
“AutoBatch” or “automatic batch” allows you to batch count with automated features. In the Autobatch mode you can
program the number of sheets you would like to process in a set, the total number of sets and the delay between each
set. For example: you can program 10 sheets to be pulled to create a set, then program 100 sets to be processed with a
3-second time delay between each set.
1. To enter AutoBatch mode, highlight “AutoBatch”
on the “Batch Counting” screen using the “ ”
buttons. Press the “ ” button to enter.
2. “Sheets” is highlighted. Press the “ ” buttons to
set the number of sheets for each set. Press the “ ”
button to enter your selection and advance to the next
screen.
3. “Sets” is highlighted. Press the “ ” buttons to
select the number of sets. Press the “ ” button to
enter your selection and advance to the next screen.
4. “Delay” is highlighted. Press the “ ” buttons to
set the time delay between each set. Press the
“ ” button to enter your selection and advance to the
next screen.
5. Press the “ ” button to begin folding. The “ ”
button can be pressed to edit the settings. Press the
“C” button to exit to the main screen.
NOTE: If a fault occurs during a set the set will be
completed when the fault is reset.

CUSTOM FOLDS SETUP
1. Select the custom fold number you want to program
using the “ ” buttons. Press the “ ” button to
enter number and advance to the next screen.
2. The current settings for the custom fold and stacker
position will be displayed. Press the “ ” button to edit
the settings or the “ ” to go back and select a different
custom fold number.
Note: All custom folds are pre-set for a standard 11”
C-fold.
3. Adjust Fold Table screen will be displayed. Use the
“ ” buttons to change the upper fold table setting.
Press the “ ” button to enter and advance to the lower
fold table setting. Adjust the lower fold table and press
the “ ” button to enter and advance to Stacker Position
screen.
The FD 2054 has 35 custom fold settings that can be stored
into memory for recurring jobs with fold settings that vary from
the standard fold settings. To create or edit custom folds se-
lect “Custom Folds Setup” from the Program Menu screen and
press the “ ” button to enter. See page 12 to help determine
the new fold measurements.
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5. There are 10 stacker positions available. Select the
one that best matches the size of the folded document.
Press “ ” buttons to select the correct position
# P0 - P9. Press the “ ” button to enter selection and
advance to the test screen.
Stacker Wheel Positions:
P0 Folded size to: 3.75”
P1 Folded size to: 4.00”
P2 Folded size to: 4.43”
P3 Folded size to: 4.87”
P4 Folded size to: 5.30”
P5 Folded size to: 5.73”
P6 Folded size to: 6.16”
P7 Folded size to: 6.60”
P8 Folded size to: 7.03”
P9 Folded size to: 7.46” and greater
4. Press the “1x” button to ensure the proper fold and
stacker positions have been entered. If the folds and
stacker position are correct press the “ ” button to
save. If the folds or stacker wheels need to be adjusted
press the “ ” button to edit.
CUSTOM FOLDS SETUP, cont.
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Example 1: “Z” Fold
1. Measure the length of panel “A” + “B”, enter this number as the
upper fold table measurement.
2. Measure the length of panel “B”, enter this number as the lower
fold table measurment.
Example 2: “C” Fold
1. Measure the length of panel “A”, enter this number as the upper
fold table measurement.
2. Measure the length of panel “B”, enter this number as the lower
fold table measurement.
Measuring Fold Lengths
Panel A
Panel B
Panel A
Panel B
Use the examples below to help determine the fold lengths for custom fold settings.
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OPERATOR SETTINGS
Language
A number of operator settings can be adjusted to personal-
ize the FD 2054. The settings include Language, Stacker
Override, Standard Fold Override, and Test Sheet Setting.
This section will review each setting and how to adjust them.
If needed, there is a Default Settings option that will reset to
factory settings. To advance to each setting press the
“ “ buttons to highlight your selection and press the
“ ” to select setting.
Six languages are available. The factory default is “English
US”.
1. To change the language, select “Language” from the
Operator Settings screen and press the “ ” button to
select.
2. The language choices will be displayed. Press the
“” buttons to highlight your language. Press the
“ ” button to enter your selection.
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Standard Fold Override
1. It may be necessary to adjust the factory set standard
fold settings for a particular fold type and paper size.
This can be done in the Standard Fold Override Mode.
From the Operator Settings menu select “Standard Fold
Override” and press the “ ” button to select.
2. “Standard folds will be modied from factory settings”
will be displayed. Press “ ” to continue or “C” to exit
and return to the main screen.
3. Use the “ ” buttons to select the fold type to be
modied. Press the “ ” button to enter.
4. Use the “ ” buttons to select the paper size.
Press the “ ” button to enter.
5. Adjust Fold Table screen will be displayed. Use the
“” buttons to change the upper fold table setting.
Press the “ ” button to enter and advance to the lower
fold table setting. Adjust the lower fold table and press
the “ ” button to enter and advance to the test screen.
6. Press the “1x” button to ensure the proper folds have
been entered. If the folds are correct press the “ ”
button to save and return to the main screen. If the folds
need to be adjusted press the “ ” button to edit.
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Stacker Override
The FD 2054 automated stacker positions may need to be
overridden to accommodate different types of paper in order to
improve the outfeed stacking. The positions are preset at the
factory and should only be changed if needed.
From the Operator Settings screen select “Stacker Override”,
and press the “ ” to select.
1. “Stacker Override Positions are preset by fold settings
only change if needed” will be displayed. Press the
“” to enter the stacker override setup or the “C” button
to exit.
2. Using the “ ” buttons, select the standard fold that
the stacker position needs to be adjusted for. Press the
“ ” button to enter the selection.
3. Select the paper size using the “ ” buttons. Press
the “ ” button to advance.
4. Adjust the stacker wheel position up or down using the
“” buttons. The number shown “P1” is the factory
setting for the fold type and paper size selected.
5. Press the “ ” to save. To adjust stacker settings for ad-
ditional folds, repeat steps 1 through 4.
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Test Sheet Setting
Default Settings
The number of test sheets can be changed between 1, 2 or 3.
1. From the Operator Settings Menu press the “ ” button
to highlight Test Sheet Setting. Press the “ ” button to
select.
2. Press the “ ” buttons to change the test sheet value.
Press the “ ” button to save and exit.
The factory default settings can be reset by accessing the Default
Settings mode.
1. From the Operator Settings Menu press the “ ”
button to highlight Default Settings. Press the “ ”
button to select.
2. Press and hold the “ ” button to reset to the factory
default settings. Press the “C” button to exit.
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