Formax FK SERIES User manual

FD 1606 AutoSeal®
FE 1606 AutoSeal®
Pressure Sealer
FK / FL Series
OPERATOR MANUAL
FIRST EDITION
5/2022

SUBJECT PAGE
DESCRIPTION 1
SPECIFICATIONS 1
UNPACKING & SETUP 2 - 3
CONTROL PANEL 5
OPERATION 6 - 7
CUSTOM FOLDS SETUP 8 - 9
MEASURING FOLD LENGTHS 10
RECALLING, EDITING & DELETING SAVED CUSTOM FOLDS SETUP 11 - 12
OPERATOR SETTINGS 13
Standard/Metric Settings 13
Standard Fold Override 14
Default Settings 15
Software Information 15
DAILY MAINTENANCE / CLEANING PROCEDURES 16
ERROR SCREENS 17
TROUBLESHOOTING / CLEARING PAPER JAMS 18 - 19
DETERMINING FOLD TYPE 20
FOLD FINE-TUNING SAMPLE PAGE 21
TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION
The FD 1606 AutoSeal®Pressure Sealer is designed to process a variety of form sizes and weights. The fold tables
adjust automatically for standard folds and custom folds in 8.5” x 11”, 8.5” x 14”, and A4 (metric mode) forms. Three
standard folds are pre-programmed for 11” forms, and 5 standard folds for 14” forms including uneven C and Z folds. Up
to 3 custom folds can be programmed into memory. The sealer will stop automatically after the last document has been
processed.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Speed: Up to 100 forms per minute– based on 11” (279mm) Z-Fold
Hopper Capacity: Up to 200 forms 20# (75gsm)
Pre-Set Folds: Pre-programmed for C, V, Z in 11” and 14” forms, plus uneven C & Z in 14” forms
Pre-Set Paper
Sizes:
FD Model: 11”, 14”
FE Model: A4
Custom Folds: Stores up to 3 custom folds into memory
Form Size: Up to 8.5’’ W x 14” L
Dimensions: 30” L x 18” W x 13.5” H (76 L x 45 W x 34 H cm)
Weight: 85 lbs (39kg)
Power: 110-240VAC 50/60 Hz
Safety Certications: UL & CE
Paper side guides
In-feed table
Lower fold table
Upper fold table
Control Panel
Top cover
Catch tray

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UNPACKING & SETUP
1. Check package for shipping damage. If there is shipping damage, do not discard the box.
2. Carefully lift the machine out of the box and place it on a solid surface. CAUTION: Two people are required to lift
the machine out of the box.
3. Install fold tables (refer to page 3 for proper installation).
4. Plug cord into machine and into wall outlet.
Jam clearing tool
Upper Fold Table Lower Fold Table
FD 1606 Base
Contents
Power Cord
Outfeed Form Knock Down Strap

Fig. 1c
Mounting Pins
Install Upper Fold Table
1. Remove the top cover, lift the cover up and pull out
(Fig. 1a).
2. Locate mounting notches on the fold table (Fig. 1b) and
the fold mounting pins on the unit (circled in red, Fig.
1c).
3. Slide the fold table into position guiding it under the
cover support pins (circled in green, Fig 1c). When the
fold table meets the pins press down rmly on the fold
table to lock it into position.
4 Insert the fold table plug into the receptacle on the
unit (Fig. 1d). Then replace the top cover to complete
installation.
Upper Fold Table Receptacle Location
Plug in Receptacle
Fig. 1d
Remove Top Cover
Fig. 1a
Mounting Notches
Fig. 1b
3

Lower Fold Table Receptacle Location
Plug in Receptacle
Fig. 2d
4
Install Lower Fold Table
1. Lift the feed tray extension and lock into position under
the alignment pins (Fig. 2a).
2. Locate mounting notches on the fold table (Fig. 2b) and
the fold mounting pins on the unit (circled in Fig. 2c).
3. Slide the fold plate into position. When the fold table
meets the pins press down rmly on the fold table to
lock it into position.
4 Insert the fold table plug into the receptacle on the
unit (Fig. 2d). Then replace the top cover to complete
installation.
Mounting Notches
Fig. 2b
Fig. 2c
Mounting Pins
Fig. 2a
Lift Feed Tray Extension

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Invoice
Flyer
Brochure
CONTROL PANEL - Home Screen Interface
No.NAME FUNCTION
1 Form Size Display Shows the size of the forms loaded in the pressure sealer
2 Resettable Counter Displays the number of forms processed, can be reset between each job
3 Counter Reset Icon Resets the counter to “0”
4 Fold Selection Icon Press to advance to fold selection screen
5 Custom Fold Access Press to select or edit previously saved custom folds
6 Operator Settings Icon Press to enter to the operator settings screen
7 Start / Stop Icon Press to start the pressure sealer. Press to stop the pressure sealer.
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Any icon with a blue frame around it (i.e. #4 above) can be adjusted by pressing the icon.
Icons without a blue frame (i.e. #1 above) provide status, and cannot be pressed.
In any other screen, use the icon after choosing a setting or entering information.
To return to the home screen from any other screen, press the home icon.
Install Form Knock Down Strap
1. To improve the stacking of folded forms attach the
magnetic form knock down strap to the support bar
below the upper fold table (Fig. 3). The strap can be
adjusted up or down or left to right for best results.
Fig. 3

OPERATION
1. Press power switch to the ON / “I” position. The power
switch is located under the lower fold table (Fig. 4a).
2. Set the side guides for the width of the forms. Slide
each guide inward or outward to allow the forms to slide
freely.
(Fig. 4b)
3. Select the type of fold desired by pressing the fold
selection icon (Fig. 5a). Note: If the fold selection
icon shows the desired fold press the “Start/Stop” icon
to begin processing forms.
If the fold required is not available in the standard fold
settings, a custom fold set up is needed. See page 8.
4. Select the standard fold type (Fig. 5b) needed and
press the “Enter” icon to set the fold stop
positions.
When the fold stops are set, the control panel will return
to the home screen. The selected fold icon will be
displayed.
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Fig. 5a
Fold selection icon
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3.
Invoice
Flyer
Brochure
“Start/Stop” icon
Saved Jobs icon
Fig. 5b
Standard folds selection icons
Custom fold setup icon
Enter icon
Paper size selection icons
Fig. 4a
Fig. 4b Side guides