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.