Formax FD 372 User manual

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FORMAX
FD 372
Document Folder
â
Operator Manual
First Edition

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Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the FD 372 Document Folder. This machine
enables users to achieve greater efficiency at 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
Introduction .............................................................................. 1
Contents ................................................................................... 1
(1) Specifications ....................................................................... 2
(2) Accessories .......................................................................... 3
(3) Parts Names......................................................................... 4
(4) Designation and Functions of Operation Panel........................... 5
(5) Counter Indication ................................................................ 6
(A) Addition Counter ............................................................. 6
(B) Batch Counter................................................................. 7
(6) Preparation .......................................................................... 8
(7) Operation........................................................................... 10
(A) Standard Folding of Standard-Size Paper.......................... 10
(B) Standard Folding of Non-Standard-Size Paper ................... 12
(C) Cross Folding ................................................................ 15
(8) Adjustments....................................................................... 16
(A) Skew Adjustments......................................................... 16
(B) Fine Adjustments .......................................................... 18
Fine Adjustments for Table 1 ............................................. 18
Fine Adjustments for Table 2 ............................................. 19
(9) Storing Custom Folds in Memory........................................... 20
(A) Memory Storage............................................................ 20
(B) Cancellation of memory ................................................. 21
(C) Cancellation of total memory .......................................... 22

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(1) Specifications
Model: FD 372
Paper sizes: 3.5” x 5.0” to 11” x 17”
Smaller size for single fold only.
Paper quality: High-quality paper, high-quality paper for stencil printing,
medium-quality paper
Fold types: Single, Gate, Letter, Zigzag, Double Parallel, and Fold-out
In addition, irregular folds and cross fold using double fold are
available.
Fold dimensions: Maximum fold dimensions
Table 1: 13” (zigzag, double parallel, and fold-out)
Table 2: 9 ½” (single, gate, and letter)
Minimum fold dimensions
Table 1: 2” (gate and letter)
Table 2: 1 ½” (single, zigzag, double parallel, and fold-out)
Paper feed
system:
Three-roller friction feed system
Maximum
capacity:
500 sheets (20lb)
Folding speed: 3240 to 11000 sheets per hour (single fold using 8 ½” x 11”)
Control system: Automatic setting by a built-in microcomputer
Additional
functions:
Skew adjustment memory, paper jam detector, four-digit counter
with addition/subtraction modes, and automatic paper size detector
Auxiliary paper guide for cross fold
A perforator can be installed (optional)
Power
consumption:
75W
Power source: 110V, 50Hz
110V 60Hz
Dimensions: W 29 ½” x D 21 ½” x H 21” (during use)
W 22” x D 21 ½” x H 21” (during storage)
Net weight: 85lb
Option: Perforator table assembly with a 2-mm or 4-mm perforation cutter

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(2) Accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are included in the package after opening
it. Contact your sales agency immediately if there are missing accessories.
Accessories Number Figure
Table 1 1
Table 2 1
Power source cord 1
Paper support guides
(right and left)
2
Machine cover 1
Operation Manual 1

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(3) Description of Parts
Number Name Number Name
1 Roller cover 11 Paper feed table
2 Left side cover 12 Table 2
3 Paper feed roller 13 Right side cover
4 Paper guide 14 Paper feed table
5 Auxiliary feed table 15 Table 1 socket
6 Paper discharge roller 16 Table 2 socket
7 Paper discharge table 17 Power source switch
8 Stopper fine adjustment knob 18 Inlet
9 Table 1 19 Circuit breaker
10 Control panel

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(4)Designation and Functions of Operation Panel
No. Designation/Indication Function
1 Fold type key Six foldin
g
types can be input and stored.
2 Te st k ey Te st f o l di n
g
of two sheets is performed.
3 Start/Stop key Operation sta
r
ts and if pushed again, the machine
stops.
4 Clear/Reset key Clearin
g
the indication of the counter / resettin
g
an error.
5 Store key Fold position after ad
j
ustment is stored.
6 Counter input mode
lamp
It is on when batch countin
g
is indicated on the
counter.
7 Select key
Used for selecting the indication of the counter, the
position of the stopper stud of Table 1 and 2 and
paper length.
8 Perforation mode lamp It is on when the optional sewin
g
unit is installed.
9 +/- key Used for ad
j
ustin
g
the position of the stopper of
Table 1 and 2 and paper length
10 Speed ad
j
ust key Used for ad
j
ustin
g
the speed.
11 Numerical key Used for inputting the batch count and the
length of non-standard-size paper
12 Counter The number of sheets, the position of the stopper
pin of Table 1 and 2, paper size are indicated.
13 Check lamp It is on when paper stock runs short, or indicates a
Place where paper feed trouble occurs.
14 Table 1 stopper move
mode lamp
It is on when the position of stopper of Table 1 is
Adjusted.

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15 Table 2 stopper move
mode lamp
It is on when the position of stopper of Table 1 is
adjusted.
16 Paper size paper size
input mode lamp It is on when paper size is indicated.
(5)Counter Indication
(A)Addition
As a sheet is folded, the number indicated on the
counter increases by one.
Press the Select key and select the Counter Input Mode
Lamp
Press Clear/Reset key and reset the number to zero
(0).

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(B) Batch Counting
As a sheet is folded, the number indicated on the
counter decreases by one.
Press the Select key and select the Counter Input Mode
Lamp.
Input the desired number using the Numerical key. (20
is input in this case)
The Batch Counting Mode Lamp will be on.
When the machine is started it will fold the desired
number of documents and stop
Batch Counting Mode Lamp

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(6)Preparation
Install Table 1 and 2.
Insert the front cut-away section of Table 1 onto the
stud (1) of the machine and drop its rear cut-away
section on the stud (2). Insert the plug into the
connector (3).
Caution:
The connector will only go in one way,
Insertion by force may cause trouble.
Insert the front cut-away section of Table 2 into the
stud (4) of the machine and drop its rear cut-away
section on the stud (5). Insert the plug into the
connector (6).
Caution:
The connector will only go in one way,
Insertion by force may cause trouble.
Pull the paper-stacking table out and set it while lifting
the auxiliary table.

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Insert the power cord into the outlet.
Caution:
Be sure to unwind cord before use.
Do not use any power cord other than
provided as an accessory.
Insert the power cord into the inlet.
When the power switch is on, the stoppers of Table 1
and 2 move to the home position.

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(7) Operation
(A)Standard folding of standard-size paper
How to perform standard folding of
standard-size paper:
Flip power switch to on position.
Loosen the paper guide sets-crew and set the paper
guide to fit the width of the paper.
Neatly arrange paper and place it on the paper feed table
with its printed side facing up (its printed side down in
case of fold-out).
Make sure the paper guides contact the paper and
tighten the setscrew.
Setting the paper discharge roller:
The discharge roller should be moved to the proper
position that suits the paper size.
Note:
Refer to “Roller position indication” label. If ejection is
not performed properly set to a different position.
Example:
Set the roller to position one when using 8 ½” x 11”
paper.
Roller position indic
ation label

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Choosing a fold type:
One of the six folding types (Single, Gate, Letter,
Zigzag, Double Parallel, Fold-out) can be chosen by
pressing the desired fold type key.
Example:
Single folding using C3 (Legal Size) Paper
Test folding:
If the Test key is pressed, two sheets will be folded
while not affecting the indication of the counter.
Check the folding of the second sheet.
If a folded sheet is skewed, refer to the feed angle
section on page 19, and 20.
Note:
If the stopper fine adjustment knob is moved, when
the Test key is pressed, the machine will continue to
fold. When the Start/Stop key is pressed, the
machine will start to fold after the stopper is returned
to the previous position.
Continuous folding:
When the Start/Stop key is pressed, the machine will
continuously fold the paper.
When the Start/Stop key is pressed while the machine
is in operation, the machine will stop the operation.

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(B) Manually Setting Standard Folding of Non-standard-size
Paper
Determine the Paper Length
Measure the paper length in inches.
The arrow indictes the direction of paper
Feeding
Setting Table 1
Press the select key and select the Stopper Move mode
of table 1. Press the + or – keys to move the stopper
to a desirable position.
(The position of the stopper is indicated on the counter
display.)
Setting Table 2
Press the select key and select the Stopper Move mode
of table 2. Press + or - keys to move the stopper to a
desirable position.
(The position of the stopper is indicated on the counter
display.)
Table 2
(INCHES)
(INCHES)(INCHES)
(INCHES)
Table 1

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Fold -Stopper Position Chart
Table 1 Table 2
SINGLE Original
position 1/2
GATE 1/4 1/2
LETTER 1/3 1/3
ZIGZAG 2/3 1/3
DOUBLE 1/2 1/4
Note:
Positioning of the paper length and the stoppers of
Table 1 and 2
(Example) In the case of performing the zigzag fold
using sheets of paper 12” in length:
Table 1 = 12” x (2 / 3) = 8”
Table 2 = 12” x (1 / 3) = 4”
PARALLEL
FOLD-OUT 3/4 1/4
Test folding:
If the Test key is pressed, two sheets will be folded
while not affecting the indication of the counter.
Check the folding alignment with the second sheet
folded.
If the fold is skewed, refer to the skew adjustment
section on page 19 and 20.
Caution:
If the fold stopper fine adjustment knob is moved,
when the Test key is pressed, the machine will
continue to fold. When the Start/Stop key is pressed,
the machine will start to fold after the stopper is
returned to the previous position.

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Setting the paper discharge roller:
The discharge roller should be moved to the proper
position that suits the paper size.
Note:
Refer to “Roller position indication” label. If ejection is
not performed properly, set to a different position.
Continuous folding:
When the Start/Stop key is pressed, the machine will
continuously fold the paper.
When the Start/Stop key is pressed while the machine
is in operation, the machine will stop the operation.
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(C) Cross Folding
Cross folding refers to performing the double parallel,
letter, or other types of folds for the sheets of paper
folded using the single fold method.
Example:
11”x 17” folded in half and then letter folded to
fit into a standard # 10 envelope.
Note:
The maximum weight of paper that can be used for
cross folding is 28 #.
This requirement, however, varies according to the
following conditions:
Paper type; Paper size;
Whether grains run lengthways or sideways;
Temperature and relative humidity;
Printing condition.
The folding position may be displaced to a greater
extent than when the paper is folded using a regular
fold method, or a corner of the folded paper may be
folded inside as indicated in the figure. These,
however, do not mean that the machine has broken
down.
Note:
Press the crease hard using the hand. Do not stack too
many sheets of paper on the paper feed table.

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(8) Adjustments
(A) Feed Angle /Skew Adjustments
If the folding position is slanted because the edges of
the paper are slanted or for other reasons, it can be
adjusted using the feed angle adjustment knob.
(B) Fine Adjustment
Move the stopper using the stopper fine adjustment
knob.
Caution:
In case the stopper fine adjustment knob is moved,
when the Test key is pressed, the machine will continue
to fold. When the Start/Stop key is pressed, the
machine will start to fold after the stopper is returned to
the previous position
Note:
When the stopper is moved more then a few mm, it
will be convenient to use the +/-key.
Adjusting Table 1
Press the Select key and select the Table 1 stopper
move mode. Next press the +/- key and move the
stopper to the desired position.
Feed an
g
le ad
j
ustment knob

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Adjusting Table 2
Press the Select key and select the Table 2 stopper
move mode. Next press the +/- key and move the
stopper to the desired position.

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Fine Adjustments for Table 1
Fold type Plane (A) Direction to turn the Table 1
fine adjustment knob
Single
fold Table 1 is not used
Long
Gate
fold
Short
Long
Letter
fold
Short
Zigzag
fold Long