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
cord.

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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
3
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

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Fold Pattern Programs
Gerafold 206
Gerafold 212
Metric Program
Imperial Program
Imperial Program
Fold
Packets
Step 1
Fan Fold 210mm 8,5” 9”
Step 2
Cross Fold 297mm 11” 12”
F old Programs
Solid Indicator Light Blinking Indicator Light
P1
P2
P3
P4
P1
P2
P3
P4
METRIC
Fold Packets
Step 1
Fan Fold 210mm 190mm 297mm A4
3 times 99mm
190mm+
20mm
Margin
180mm+
30mm
Margin Map fold
Lg 840 mm 8
times 105mm
Step 2 Cross
Fold 297mm 297mm 297mm 297mm 210mm

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Gerafold 218
Fold Packets
Panel Mode
Procedure
Standard Fold
Fold pattern for general use folded with last panel
not full
1. Press the 210mm fold program blue icon
2. Select between 6 metric and 6 imperial fold style
3. Press panel mode last not full
Stored Fold
Fold pattern for filling purposes.
The document margin can be punched and stored
in the binder
1. Press 2 times the 210mm fold program blue icon
2. Press panel mode last full+ margin
3. It’s possible to set up the binding margin
desired by decreasing or increasing through
(+) and (–) button
Fold pattern for general use folded with last panel
equal to the first panel
1. Press the 210mm fold program blue icon
2. Select between 6 metric and 6 imperial fold style
3. Press panel mode last full

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Control Panel
User Interface Gerafold 206
The Gerafold 206 control panel contains two buttons and three indicator lights:
Red LED on, by pressing for a long the arrow key it
performs the paper jam ejection, the engine pushes the
paper out from the folding pocket where the sensor is
covered.
Red LED on but by pressing the arrow key it does not
activate the engine movement, this means that paper jam
is located at the folder entry and must removed by pulling
back the copy by hand.
The circular button when pressed during the introduction
or the folding process, stops the engine movement, in case
of failure or red LED On, it operates as a logic reset and
verification status of the folding machine.
The arrow key can be used for changing the panel
dimension or for the paper jam ejection procedure (in case
of red led on)
The Green light indicator shows the number of
millimetres added or removed to the actual 1
st
panel dimension value
Fixed led means
increasing 1
st
fold panel
dimension, each press
will add 1 millimetres.
Flashing led means
decreasing 1
st
fold panel
dimension each press
will remove 1
millimetres.

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User interface Gerafold 212
The Gerafold 212 control panel contains two buttons and
two indicator lights.
The red light shows a fault as a jam or that the folder is
busy, while the green light show the current folders
program.
The circular button when pressed during the
introduction or the folding process, stops
the movement of the engines, in case of
failure or red LED On, it operates as a reset
of the logic and verification status of the
folding machine.
The arrow key has different functions in the case of:
Selection
Key
Red LED is off and green LED is on, the
arrow key allows the folder program
selection.
Red LED on, by pressing for a long the
arrow key it performs the paper jam
ejection, the engine pushes the paper out
from the folding pocket where the sensor is
covered.
Red LED on but by pressing the arrow key
it does not activate the engine movement,
this means that paper jam is located at the
folder entry and must removed by pulling
back the copy by hand.
The metric fold standard programs P1,P2 ,P3 are selected when led 1.2.3
are steady green led on
The metric fold with binding margin programs P5,P6 ,P7 are selected when
led 1.2.3 are blinking green led on
The Custom fold programs P4,P8 are selected when led 4 is steady
orange led on
The Test program P9 , is selected when led 4 is off
Procedure to change feed speed
The feed the paper into the folder straight need attention, for this reason is
possible to customized entry speed to low, mid , high speed.
The folder default setup is mid speed.;
When user requires more time to ensure straight document feed into the
folder it’s possible to lower the speed to 6 meters per minute
When user requires less time to ensure straight document feed into the
folder and need more productivity it’s possible to upper the speed to 12
meters per minute .
Procedure to change feed speed: select program P9 led orange off, then
press and old arrow key over 4 seconds then release, after each pressof
arrow key change the number of green leds on according to below list.
Led green light on means
3 leds on 12m/min
2 leds on 09m/min
1 leds on 06m/min
After the selection pres reset to save and exit. Select a fold program to fold.

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How To Fold Document With Binding Margin
1. The metric fold with binding margin programs P5,P6 ,P7 are selected
when led 1.2.3 are blinking green led on
P5 =190+20 P6=180+30
/ 185+25 P7=175+35
2. Wrong paper curl input
can affect the non correct
margin dimension
3. A flat paper or correct
paper curl lead edge can
favor a margin dimension
4. Wrong paper alignment
input can change the
margin dimension
5. A correct paper alignment
input can allow a correct
sensor reading and more
margin precise.
6. By holding or pushing the
document may affect the
margin size
7. By introducing the
document without
pushing or holding but
just flatting it may
improve the margin size

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User interface Gerafold 218
The circular button has 2 functions :
1. Press & Hold for 2 seconds turn on
the folder.
2. Press during the folding process it
stops the engines movement.
At power on the screen displays the default program
to perform the first fold which reduces the length of
the paper in wide panels as the size displayed on the
blue button in the example shown the panel will be
210mm
To make the first fold, press the blue button and view
the various available panel width, the size is
expressed in millimeters. Press the button at the top
right to display other dimensions expressed in inches.
Defined the amplitude of the first fold panel, it need
to select the folding mode of the last panel. The last
panel copy size is random, with the same size of the
first panel or with a compensation fold with last edge
protruding to the left for the archive margin.
Pressing the 2nd Fold icon displays the folding step
obtainable for the second cross fold, folded sheets in
the first fold and introduced with the table face down
and forward will be folded with 297mm panels to get
the design folded into A4 size 210x297mm.
The new press of the Green button displays
dimensions in millimeters and pressing the arrow in
the upper right other dimensions expressed in inches.
Menu Documents
-Video how to perform fan fold process
-Video how to perform cross fold process
-Video how to perform custom fold process
-Quick Guide ( rules and attention for proper
folder use )
-Info ( rel. software, meters or copy counters )
-Clean ( runs motor to help user to remove
paper jam into the folder)
-Back return to previous page
-Firmware upgrade Mode to enable folder logic
ready to receive a new folder firmware.
-Choice of entry fold speed from low, mid,
high

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First Folding Procedure (Fan Fold)
-Spread the copy face up on the table and align on left hand side
-Ensure that title block on the leading edge.
-The copy must be perfectly aligned to the left to begin the fold process.
Wait that the current folding process is completed before feed
the next copy otherwise the folder will emit a sound
Second Folding Procedure (Cross Fold)
-Ensure that title block is face down
leading edge
-Be sure that the copy is flatted enough
before feeding.
-Feed the copy slowly and ensure that
the introducing sensors are covered
-During cross fold procedure keep copy
flatted to avoid a wrinkles copy folded

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Collection tray
Gerafold 206
Folder tray
There is no collection tray in this
folder configuration.
Gerafold 212
Front Folder tray
The copies fan folded or cross
folded are placed in a collection
tray situated in front of the folder.
Rear folder tray
The copies fan folded or cross
folded are placed in a collection
tray situated on the back of the
folder.
Gerafold 218
Front Folder upper tray
The copies fan folded or cross
folded are placed in a collection
tray situated in front of the
folder in upper position.
Front folder lower tray
The copies fan folded or cross
folded are placed in a collection
tray situated in the front of the
folder in lower position
It’s necessary to lift up the upper
try to be able to pull out the copy
from the lower tray
Rear tray
Front tray
Front upper tray
Front lower tray
Front exit Rear exit

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Jams removals
Gerafold 206 Errors
When a jam occurs inside the folder, the red LED lit is on and the
folder emits a sound alarm to alert the operator that it’s necessary
to release the folder from jam before continue to fold
Automatic jam removal
procedure instead to release
folder from jam can increase
jam. So users must turn off
the folder and try to pull out
paper from entrance
Error 0 : Copy length too short < 410mm. Pull back copy and
Reset. Feed copy longer than 410mm
Error 1 : Folder Pocket Sensors covered. Clean folder pockets
by pulling copy from exit or do the Automatic Eject Procedure.
Error 2 : Feed Error, copy lead edge damaged or
curled up. Pull back copy and reset folder logic.
Error 3 : Fold process error, one or more sensors covered.
Press and hold arrow key to activate the Automatic Eject
Procedure
Automatic Eject Procedure
Press the arrow key for 5-10 seconds to get out the copy, the folding rolls
will reject the paper jam.
If the Procedure above does not work it is necessary to perform the manual
procedure.
Warning
1. Most Users do not follow the quick guide reference and introduce plot
lead edge curled or not trimmed 90° degrees, damaged and or miss the
plot feed by pulling media back. This may cause a difficult paper jam
not clearable by user and requires a service call intervention.
2. Automatic jam removal procedure instead to release folder from jam can
increase jam. So users must turn off the folder and try to pull out paper
from entrance. If it not possible then it’s necessary a service call
intervention.

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When a paper jam is detected by folder logic, a red LED is lit
on and a sound alarm alerts the operator. Clean paper fold
process before continue to fold
Stop fold process
or logic reset
after error.
Press to select the
folding programs
or Press & Hold
to clear paper
path
Red led On 1beep
Error 1: Copy length too short < 410mm.
Pull back copy and Reset. Feed copy longer than 410mm
Red led On 2beeps
Error 2: Front or rear Folder Pocket Sensor covered by paper.
Clean folder pockets by pulling copy from exit or do the
Automatic Eject Procedure.
Red led On 3beeps
Error 3: Feed Error, copy lead edge damaged or curled up does
not allow the paper entry.
Pull back copy and reset folder logic
Error detected at folder power On with red led On and beep code
4 beeps Error 4 : Sensor C3 cover or not working Press and hold
arrow key to activate the Automatic Eject Procedure.
5 beeps Error 5 : Sensor C2 cover or not working Press and hold
arrow key to activate the Automatic Eject Procedure.
6 beeps Error 6 : Sensor S2 cover or not working Press and hold
arrow key to activate the Automatic Eject Procedure.
7 beeps Error 7 : Sensor S1 cover or not working Press and hold
arrow key to activate the Automatic Eject Procedure.
8 beeps Error 8 : Sensor S0 cover or not working Press and hold
arrow key to activate the Automatic Eject Procedure.
9 beeps Error 9 : Time out between sensor C2 and C3 expired, error to
avoid paper around mobile pin roller
Automatic Eject Procedure
Press the arrow key for 5-10 seconds to get out the copy, the folding rolls
will actuate to eject the paper jammed.
If the Procedure above does not work it is necessary to perform the manual
procedure.