GERA GeraFold 218 User manual

GeraFold User Manual
Revision March 2018

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Index
I NDEX ..................................................................................................................................... 2
SAFETY NOTES.......................................................................................................................5
WARNING – E LECTRICAL S AFETY I NFORMATION ................................................................ 5
O PERATIONAL S AFETY I NFORMATION .................................................................................... 6
R ADIO F REQUENCY E MISSIONS .............................................................................................. 7
E NVIRONMENTAL C OMPLIANCE ............................................................................................. 7
WARRANTY .............................................................................................................................7
GENERAL NOTE.....................................................................................................................7
F OLD PACKAGE DIMENSION .................................................................................................... 7
P APER SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................. 7
F LOOR SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................ 7
FOLDER VERSION .................................................................................................................8
WARNING.................................................................................................................................8
G ERA F OLD 218....................................................................................................................... 8
G ERA F OLD 212....................................................................................................................... 9
G ERA F OLD 206....................................................................................................................... 9
FEATURES..............................................................................................................................10
PAPER SIZE ACCEPTED.....................................................................................................10
G ERAFOLD 206..................................................................................................................... 10
G ERAFOLD 212..................................................................................................................... 10
G ERAFOLD 218..................................................................................................................... 10
LONG PLOTS FOLD .............................................................................................................10
FOLD PATTERN PROGRAMS............................................................................................11
G ERAFOLD 206..................................................................................................................... 11
G ERAFOLD 212..................................................................................................................... 11
G ERAFOLD 218..................................................................................................................... 12
CONTROL PANEL.................................................................................................................13
U SER I NTERFACE G ERAFOLD 206......................................................................................... 13
U SER INTERFACE G ERAFOLD 212 ......................................................................................... 14
Procedure to change feed speed.......................................................................................14
How To Fold Document With Binding Margin................................................................15
U SER INTERFACE G ERAFOLD 218 ........................................................................................ 16
Menu Documents..............................................................................................................16
FIRST FOLDING PROCEDURE (FAN FOLD)..................................................................17
SECOND FOLDING PROCEDURE (CROSS FOLD)........................................................17
COLLECTION TRAY............................................................................................................18
JAMS REMOVALS................................................................................................................19
G ERAFOLD 206 E RRORS ....................................................................................................... 19
Warning............................................................................................................................19
G ERAFOLD 212 E RRORS ....................................................................................................... 20
Automatic Eject Procedure ..............................................................................................20
Manual eject procedure ...................................................................................................21
G ERAFOLD 218 E RRORS ....................................................................................................... 22
GERAFOLD 218 SENSOR POSITION ................................................................................23
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................24
P APER WEIGHT CURL (206-212-218) .................................................................................... 24
E NVIRONMENT (206-212-218).............................................................................................. 24
PROBLEM SOLVING............................................................................................................25
I NDEX ................................................................................................................................... 27
CONSIGNES DE SECURITE................................................................................................28
AVERTISSEMENT – S ECURITE E LECTRIQUE ..................................................................... 28
I NFORMATION POUR TRAVAILLER EN SECURITE .................................................................... 29
E MISSIONS D E R ADIO ........................................................................................................... 30
C ONFORMITE D E L’ ENVIRONNEMENT .................................................................................. 30
GARANTIE..............................................................................................................................30
NOTIONS GENERAL............................................................................................................30
D IMENSION C OPIE P LIE ........................................................................................................ 30
S PECIFICATIONS DU PAPIER .................................................................................................. 30
S PECIFICATIONS DU TERRAIN ................................................................................................ 30
VERSION PLIEUSE...............................................................................................................31
AVERTISSEMENT.................................................................................................................31
G ERAFOLD 218..................................................................................................................... 31

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G ERAFOLD 212..................................................................................................................... 32
G ERAFOLD 206..................................................................................................................... 32
CARACTERISTIQUES..........................................................................................................33
FORMAT PAPIER ACCEPTÉ..............................................................................................33
G ERAFOLD 206..................................................................................................................... 33
G ERAFOLD 212..................................................................................................................... 33
G ERAFOLD 218..................................................................................................................... 33
PLIAGE DES COPIES LONG (GERAFOLD 212-218) ......................................................33
PROGRAMME DE PLIAGE.................................................................................................34
G ERAFOLD 206..................................................................................................................... 34
G ERAFOLD 212..................................................................................................................... 34
G ERAFOLD 218..................................................................................................................... 35
PANNEAU DE CONTROLE .................................................................................................36
G ERAFOLD 206..................................................................................................................... 36
G ERAFOLD 212..................................................................................................................... 37
Procédure de réglage de la vitesse d'introduction ...........................................................37
Comment plier correctement avec la marge.....................................................................38
G ERAFOLD 218..................................................................................................................... 39
Menu Documenti..............................................................................................................39
PROCEDURE 1ER PLIAGE.................................................................................................40
PROCEDURE 2EME PLIAGE..............................................................................................40
BAC DE RECEPTION............................................................................................................41
ELIMINATION DU BOURRAGE PAPIER.........................................................................42
G ERAFOLD 206 E RREUR ....................................................................................................... 42
Procédure d’éjection automatique...................................................................................42
Avertissement ...................................................................................................................42
G ERAFOLD 212 E RREUR ....................................................................................................... 43
Procédure d’éjection Automatique...................................................................................43
Procédure d’éjection Manuel...........................................................................................44
G ERAFOLD 218 E RREUR ....................................................................................................... 45
SCHEMA DE POSITION DES CAPTEURS GERAFOLD 218 .........................................46
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................47
P APIER .................................................................................................................................. 47
E NVIRONNEMENT ................................................................................................................. 47
RESOLUTION DE PROBLEMES........................................................................................48
I NDICE .................................................................................................................................. 50
NOTE DI SICUREZZA..........................................................................................................51
AVVERTENZA – S ICUREZZA E LETTRICA ........................................................................... 51
I NFORMAZIONI PER O PERARE IN S ICUREZZA ........................................................................ 52
C ERTIFICAZIONE DI S ICUREZZA DEL P RODOTTO ................................................................... 52
C ONFORMITÀ ........................................................................................................................ 52
E MISSIONI R ADIO ................................................................................................................. 53
C ONFORMITÀ A MBIENTALE .................................................................................................. 53
GARANZIA .............................................................................................................................53
NOTE GENERALI..................................................................................................................53
D IMENSIONI DEL PACCHETTO PIEGATO ................................................................................. 53
S PECIFICHE DELLA C ARTA .................................................................................................... 53
R EQUISITI DEL PAVIMENTO ................................................................................................... 53
VERSIONE PIEGATRICE....................................................................................................54
AVVERTENZE .......................................................................................................................54
G ERA F OLD 218..................................................................................................................... 54
G ERA F OLD 212..................................................................................................................... 55
G ERA F OLD 206..................................................................................................................... 55
CARATTERISTICHE............................................................................................................56
FORMATO CARTA ACCETTATA .....................................................................................56
G ERAFOLD 206..................................................................................................................... 56
G ERAFOLD 212..................................................................................................................... 56
G ERAFOLD 218..................................................................................................................... 56
PIEGATURA DI COPIE LUNGHE......................................................................................56
PROGRAMMI DI PIEGATURA...........................................................................................57
G ERAFOLD 206..................................................................................................................... 57
G ERAFOLD 212..................................................................................................................... 57
G ERAFOLD 218..................................................................................................................... 58
PANNELLO DI CONTROLLO.............................................................................................59

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G ERAFOLD 206..................................................................................................................... 59
G ERAFOLD 212..................................................................................................................... 60
Procedura di cambio velocità introduzione copia............................................................60
Uso corretto programmi di piegatura con Margine.........................................................61
G ERAFOLD 218..................................................................................................................... 62
Menu Documenti..............................................................................................................62
PIEGATURA LONGITUDINALE (PRIMA PIEGA) .........................................................63
PIEGATURA TRASVERSALE (SECONDA PIEGA) ........................................................63
CASSETTO RACCOLTA COPIE.........................................................................................64
RIMOZIONE DEGLI INCEPPAMENTI.............................................................................65
G ERAFOLD 206 E RRORE ....................................................................................................... 65
Procedura di espulsione automatica................................................................................65
Avvertenza........................................................................................................................65
G ERAFOLD 212 E RRORE ....................................................................................................... 66
Procedura di espulsione...................................................................................................66
Procedura di espulsione Manuale....................................................................................67
G ERAFOLD 218 E RRORE ....................................................................................................... 68
SPECIFICHE...........................................................................................................................69
C ARTA .................................................................................................................................. 69
A MBIENTE ............................................................................................................................ 69
RISOLUZIONE DI PROBLEMI...........................................................................................70

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Safety Notes
Read these safety notes carefully before using this product to ensure that you
operate the equipment safely.
Your GERA product and recommended supplies have been designed and tested
to meet strict safety requirements. These include safety agency approval, and
compliance with established environmental standards. Please read the
following instructions carefully before operating the product and refer to them
as needed to ensure the continued safe operation of your product.
The safety and environment testing and performance of this product have been
verified using GERA materials only.
WARNING: Any unauthorized alteration, which may include the addition
of new functions or connection of external devices, may
affect the product certification. Please contact your
Authorized Local Dealer for more information.
Warning Markings
All warning instructions marked on or supplied with the product should be
followed.
WARNING This WARNING alerts users to areas of the
product where there is the possibility of
personal injury
!
CAUTION This CAUTION alerts user that a wrong
operation could damage the Folder
NOTE This NOTE symbol alerts user to pay
attention in the operation described
Electrical Supply
This product shall be operated from the type of electrical supply indicated on
the product's data plate label.
If you are not sure that your electrical supply meets the requirements, please
consult your local power company for advice.
WARNING: This product must be connected to a protective grounded
circuit.
This product is supplied with a plug that has a protective grounding pin. This
plug will only fit into a grounded electrical outlet. This is a safety feature.
To avoid risk of electric shock, contact your electrician to replace the
electrical outlet if you are unable to insert the plug into it. Never use a
grounding adapter plug to connect the product to an electrical outlet that lacks
a grounded connection terminal.
Operator Accessible Areas
This equipment has been designed to restrict operator access to safe areas
only. Operator access to hazardous areas is restricted with covers or guards,
which would require a tool to remove. Never remove these covers or guards.
WARNING – Electrical Safety Information
•Use only the power cord supplied with this equipment.
•Plug the power cord directly into a grounded electrical outlet. Do not use
an extension cord. If you do not know if an outlet is grounded, consult a
qualified electrician.
If this machine needs to be moved to a different location, contact a GERA
service representative or your authorized local representative or service
support organization.
•Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in
electrical shock.
•Do not place this equipment where people might step or trip on the power
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•Do not place objects on the power cord.
•Do not override or disable electrical or mechanical interlocks.
•Do not obstruct the ventilation openings.
•Never push objects of any kind into slots or openings on this equipment.
•If any of the following conditions occur, switch off the power to the
machine immediately and disconnect the power cord from the electrical
outlet. Call an authorized local service representative to correct the problem.
−The equipment emits an unusual noise or odour.
−The power cord is damaged or frayed.
−A wall panel circuit breaker, fuse, or other safety device has been
tripped.
−Liquid is spilled into the folder.
−The equipment is exposed to water.
−Any part of the equipment is damaged.
Disconnect Device
The power cable is the disconnect device for this equipment. It is attached to
the back of the machine as a plug-in device. To remove all electrical power
from the equipment, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet.
Operational Safety Information
To ensure the continued safe operation of your GERA equipment, follow these
safety guidelines at all times.
Do these:
•Always connect equipment to a correctly grounded power outlet. If in
doubt, have the outlet checked by a qualified electrician.
•This equipment must be connected to a protective grounded circuit.
This equipment is supplied with a plug that has a protective grounding
pin. This plug will only fit into a grounded electrical outlet. This is a
safety feature. To avoid risk of electric shock, contact your electrician
to replace the electrical outlet if you are unable to insert the plug into it.
•Never use a plug that lacks a grounded connection terminal to connect the
product to an electrical outlet.
•Always follow all warnings and instructions that are marked on or supplied
with the equipment.
•Always exercise care when moving or relocating equipment. Please contact
your local support organization to arrange relocation of the product to a
location outside your building.
•Always locate the equipment in an area that has adequate ventilation and
room for servicing. See the Install guide for minimum dimensions.
•Always use materials and supplies specifically designed for your GERA
equipment. Use of unsuitable materials may result in poor performance.
•Always unplug this equipment from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
Do not Do these:
•Never use a plug that lacks a grounded connection terminal to connect the
product to an electrical outlet.
•Never attempt any maintenance function that is not specifically described in
this documentation.
•This equipment should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper
ventilation is provided. Please contact your Authorized Local Dealer for
further information.
•Never remove covers or guards that are fastened with screws. There are no
operator serviceable areas within these covers.
•Never locate the equipment near a radiator or any other heat source.
•Never push objects of any kind into the ventilation openings.
•Never override or “cheat” any of the electrical or mechanical interlock
devices.
•Never operate the equipment if you notice unusual noises or odors.
Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and contact your local
Service Provider immediately.

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Radio Frequency Emissions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and EN 55022 standard
for EMC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Changes and modifications to this equipment not specifically approved by
GERA void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Environmental Compliance
Directive WEEE 2002/96/CEE
This symbol means the need to dispose the product according
to the law in force in the own country.
Before dispose the GERA product, mind that it contains lead
and other materials that could require specific procedures for
the disposing. The lead quantity is fully compliant with the
international in force when the product was put on the market
Warranty
Thanks for purchasing the GERA folder; to enable the warranty and get further
informations about the product and services, please fill the folder registration
form at this link
http://www.gera.it/en/supporto-tecnico/registrazione
General Note
Below are some terms and concepts that help to better understand the operation
of the folder.
Fold package dimension
(a) longitudinal fold section
This is the length of the panel fan folded.
(b) cross fold section
this is the length of the panel cross folded
(c) Front panel with title block
(m) Margin
Area for eventual punching for archiving
(p) Panel
Total width (a + m)
Paper specification
The folder is designed to work with plain paper 18-20lbs (75-90 gsm) If the
quality paper is different from these specifications this leads a poor quality and
increases a folding jams.
All types of paper different from the common must not be folded.
Mylar or polyester film must not enter the folder as they can also cause jams
and damage to the folder itself.
Floor specification
The folder must be installed on a flat and hard floor not on a soft floor as carpet
or linoleum
a
b
m
p
C

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Folder Version
The Gerafold Proline folders are available with the configuration below :
GERAFOLD 206
Desktop folder designed to fold
documents into A4 (210×297) or Letter
size 8.5”x11” or 9”x12”
GERAFOLD 212
Freestanding professional equipment
designed to fold 8 styles including 2 Map
patterns, tri-fold graphics and unlimited
length
GERAFOLD 218
Freestanding professional folding
equipment designed to fold in 12 styles
plus unlimited Map patterns. Unlimited
copy length with extra large table and
touch screen control.
Warning
GeraFold 218
•For safety precautions, lower the anti-tip
feet until they touch the floor and lower
the brake on the casters to avoid folder
falls
•Make sure that the folder position do not
obstruct users passage which cause falls
•Act on the support leg table, in both
closing and opening movement and be
careful to not pinch your hands.
•Due to table weight, it’s necessary to lead
the table carefully until it connects or
until it fully open.
•Do not load or exert a force over than
10kg on the introduction table

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GeraFold 212
•Do not place the folder against
the wall without having fitted the
rear drawers.
•Leave a distance more than 30cm
from the wall to allow the user to
access and pick up the folded
copies.
•For safety reasons, remove the
power cable for any mechanical
repair or removing any folder
covers
GeraFold 206
•Do not place the folder against the wall
in order to not obstruct the rear output
copies.
•Do not place the folder flush with the
table edge to prevent overturning.
•Do not place the folder in the middle
of the table to allow copies to slide and
to not block the exit of the successive
copies
•For safety reasons, remove the power
cable for any mechanical repair or
removing any folder covers
10cm
Min 3
0cm
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0cm

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Features
Folding Program Note
206 212 218
DIN A 190 M x 297

DIN B 190 x 297

DIN C 210 x 297

TAB 198 x 297

210 x 305

220 x 297

185 x 297

185 M x 297

AFNOR 297 x 210

ANSI 7 ½” x 11”

ANSI 7 ½” +1” x 11”

ANSI 8 ½” x 11”

 
ARCH 9” x 12”

A4 Fold 3 times / A1 Fold 8 times-

Customs Map-fold
Min90mm-Max 420mm

Panel Mode
Note
206 212 218




Paper size accepted
Gerafold 206 Gerafold 212
Gerafold 218
Min. 1
st
folding length
410mm / 16” 360mm / 14”
Max. 1
st
folding length
2500mm
100”
4000mm
162”
5000mm
197”
Min 2
nd
folding length
420mm / 17”
Max 2
nd
folding length
915mm / 36”
Max. Paper width
915mm / 36”
Max panel in 1
st
fold 13 (75gsm)
11 (80gsm)
9 (90gsm)
19 (75gsm)
17 (80gsm)
15 (90gsm)
23 (75gsm)
21 (80gsm)
19 (90gsm)
Max panel in 2
nd
fold 4 (75gsm)
3 (80gsm)
3 (90gsm)
7 (75gsm)
6 (80gsm)
5 (90gsm)
8 (75gsm)
7 (80gsm)
6 (90gsm)
Long plots Fold
When the folder reaches the max
panel in 1
st
, it will eject 2 times the
dimension of the 1
st
fold panel and
40mm of 2
nd
panel, this will enable
to purge the first copy package and
continue the folding process for
another panels module. When copy
is completed, panel 19 and 20 can be
performed by hand.
Gerafold 212