KIP KIPFold 2800 User manual

KIP Certified AutoCAD Driver
KIPFold 2800
User Guide
Version SN 1.0

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Safety
Read these safety instructions completely before operating the folder and keep this manual for future reference close to
the folder. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the folder or the ones described in the operating
instructions. In order to guarantee hazard-free operations all maintenance and repairs are only to be carried out by trained
personnel.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.
Warning
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.
Maintenance and Modifications
To avoid the risk of introducing hazards, all modifications and maintenance activities are
strictly reserved to properly qualified and trained service technicians. In daily use, any
electrical equipment may be subject to parts wear and eventual failure. In order to maintain
safety and reliability, the Customer Engineer (hereafter called CE) must perform regular
maintenance inspections.
General
Make sure that the folder is placed on a level, horizontal surface of sufficient strength. See the
respective specifications sheet for the weight of the equipment
Always use materials for the respective folder. Materials not approved can cause faults in the
folder.
Do not use the folder when it is emitting unusual sounds. Remove the plug from the power
socket or turn off the fixed connection to the electricity grid and contact Customer Service.
Do not use the folder in rooms which are subject to excessive vibration.
Move the folder careful and slow using two persons.
Set the adjustable feet on the ground when the folder is in the desired position

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Main connection cable
Do not use different connector cables, other than supplied with the folder. When replacement
of the power supply cable is required because of damage or defect, contact your CE for
proper replacement of this power supply cable.
Mains connection
Do not use an extension cable to connect the machine.
This machine is not designed for connection to an IT power supply system. An IT power
system is voltage network in which the neutral wire is not connected to earth.
When the machine is connected through a wall-socket, place the machine near a wall-socket
that is easily accessible.
When the machine is connected through a fixed connection to the electricity grid, the
disconnect device in the fixed connection must be easily accessible.
The machine must be connected to an earth (grounded) outlet.
Measures to take in case of an accident
1. If an accident has occurred, the distributor who has been notified first must immediately
take emergency measures to provide relief to affected persons and to prevent further
damage.
2. If a report of a serious accident has been received from a customer, an onsite evaluation
must be carried out quickly by an authorized person.
3. To determine the cause of the accident, conditions and materials must be recorded
through direct on-site checks, in accordance with instructions.
4. For reports and measures concerning serious accidents, follow the regulations specified
by the distributor.
Disclaimer
These safeguards have been compiled to the best of our knowledge. They are intended as a compact guide to the safe
handling of the product. We reserve the right to revise specification data sheets, as new information becomes available.
It is the user´s responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for the adoption of safety precautions as
may be necessary. It is the user´s responsibility to ensure that the specification data sheets are the
latest ones issued. If and in so far as limitation of liability is permitted under the applicable laws, we do not accept
liability for any inaccuracy that may occur in this information.

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Power & Switch On
Please use only the power cable supplied with the folder.
100 - 240 VAC 50/60Hz 10A
Do not use multi plug extension cords!
These cords will not stand the power consumption of printer
and folder.
The power supply box is at the folder's right bottom side.
The main switch of the machine is next to the power cable connector.
Find the folders serial number on the rating plate next to the switch.

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Basic Screens on the Folder
The folder runs a self-test of the system.
The standard start screen appears in the display, if the test
runs without any problem.
In case a problem is detected during the self-test, the
screen shows an error code.
Please refer to the Trouble Shooting for more information.
When Connected to the KIP PrintProer, if this image is
displayed on the Folder Screen the KIP PrintProer is
controlling the folder in an online condition. In order to put
the folder into an Offline state, at the touch screen of the
printer select the Folder Offline button.

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Main Folder Screen – Offline Mode
Shows the contact information of the technical service
Program editor.
Click on meter counter to reset it
This icon notes “Manual” mode.
The KIP Printer controls the online / offline condition of the folder.
Opens a list of available folding programs.

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Media and formats
Format limits
Fan Folder
All documents with length from 210 mm (8.5") up to 6.000 mm (19,6 ft) (80 gr. Paper) or
unlimited length (option) and width up to max. 914 mm (36").
Long copies will be deployed fan folded in the tray under the bridge.
Cross Folder
Maximum paper length of 2500 mm. Longer copies will not be transported into the cross
folder but deployed fan folded in the catch tray under the bridge.
Recommended media
The paper weight should not be less than 60 g/m² (18#) and not more than 110 g/m².(24#)
For application of media types, please contact your dealer.
Film or materials with glossy shiny surfaces are not suitable.

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Select and customize programs
Select a folding program for offline function by pressing on the name of the fold currently selected.
Select the disired program.

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Feeding prints
In most cases the title block (legend) has to be on the leading edge of the document entering
the folder. The title block position has to be set in the printing software you are using. (rotation)

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With the optional Rotation Unit, A2 or C-size formats can be printed landscape on an A1 or D-size roll. The
folder will automatically rotate them into the right position.

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Manual folding
Deactivate the online connection from the printer’s display.
Insert the sheet "face down" (title block leading)
Align in center.
The insertion rail on the table can be slid into an optimized
position for the document you are feeding.
Please try feeding the paper as straight as possible.

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Using the KIPFold 2800 with KIP Print Management Suite
KIP System K applications allow either the selection of a folder preset packet and/or the creation of customized
folder presets
KIP Applications/Function:
KIP PrintPro Creation & Selection
KIP PrintPro.Net Creation & Selection
KIP Windows Driver Selection Only
KIP AutoCAD Driver Selection Only
KIP PrintPro and Folding
Folder Preset Creation
Component
Function
1. System Preset Setup

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To create a folding Preset follow these steps.
Step
Action
Illustration
1.
Select the Folding Presets button
from the Printer Information
page.
2.
Select the New Button
3.
Name – This is the name that will
be displayed in the Preset list of
names and will be displayed on
the main screen.
4.
Use Title Block Recognition –
Checking this box enables Auto
Title Block Recognition/Location.

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Step
Action
Illustration
5.
Folding Table –This area is
where all settings for the Fold
Parameters are made.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
The Folding Table Icon Explained:
1. Media Width
2. Fold Packet
3. Title Block Location (Used when Title Block Recognition is checked)
4. Alignment – Used to shift the image Left, Center, Right when the image is smaller than the
paper size.
5. Rotation – For Portrait View
6. Rotation – For Landscape View
7. Minimum Width / Short Edge (see note)
8. Maximum Width / Short Edge (see note)
9. Minimum Length/ long Edge (see note)
10. Maximum Length / Long Edge (see note)
11. Snap to Cut Length – Add blank paper to the trailing edge of the copy.
12. Inter Copy Delay – in tenth of a second for fast printers or when tab applicator option is used.
Note: For #’s 7, 8 9, 10 – This configures the Minimum & Maximum for X&Y so that the software
knows what size the drawing is and what roll size/fold packet/allignment/rotation/snap
length/intercopy delay are applied.

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Step
Action
Illustration
6.
Media Width – Select the desired
Media Width to be used.
7.
Fold Packet – Allows for the selection
of the fold packet to be used.
8.
Title Block Location – Allows for the
selection of the title block Location.
Note: when Use title block recognition
is selected it is necessary to indicate
where you want the title block to be.

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9.
Alignment – Allows for the selection of
Left, Right or Center for alignment.
10.
Rotation for Portrait – allows for the
setting of a rotation for Portrait
documents.
11.
Rotation for Landscape – allows for
the setting of a rotation for Landscape
documents.
12.
Minimum width or short edge
Maximum width or short edge
Minimum Length or long edge
Maximum Length or long edge
Note: This configures the Minimum &
Maximum for X&Y so that the software
knows what size the drawing is and
what roll size/fold
packet/allignment/rotation/snap
length/intercopy delay are applied.

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13.
Snap to Cut Length - Add blank paper
to the trailing edge of the copy.
Note: For this example this setting is
not used.
14.
Inter Copy Delay - in tenth of a second
for fast printers or when tab applicator
option is used.
Note: For this example this setting is
not used.
15.
Reset, Save, Save (activated) –
If the settings are not correct select
“Reset” to start over.
Select “Save” to save the settings.
Select “Save (activated)” to save the
settings and have them be active and
available for use.
16.
New Fold Preset – the new fold Preset
will now be displayed in the left hand
column under Custom.

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When using the KIP PrintPro software there are two methods for printing using the KIPFold 2800.
Folder Preset Selection
Method 1
In this method the fold packet to be used will be selected first by clicking the Fold button in the Basic tab ribbon
bar. Once here select the desired Folder Packet setting to be applied to the entire job. Doing this procedure prior
to selecting the files to be printed will then apply the selected fold packet to all selected files making everything in
the job ticket print and fold the same way.
Method 1
Folding from KIP PrintPro – Once
the Folding Preset has been
created and saved as active it can
be selected and applied to jobs.
Select the drop down arrow in the
Folding button and pick the 9x12
No Border that was just created.
Method 2
Selected File – The folding
column will display the selected
Fold Pattern being applied.

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Method 2
In this method files will be added to the job ticket in the usual manner Home tab, (Add Files, Browse for and select
files, add them to the job to be printed). Once the files to be printed have been added, go to the Basic tab and
using the dropdown menu in the Fold column, each file can be given a different fold packet. This method can be
used when a job has to be folded in a very specific way.

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KIP PrintPro.Net and Folding
Folder Preset Creation
Component
Function
1. System Preset Setup
Template setup has many functions within this section. These are explained
individually here.
Step
Action
Illustration
1
Select the Folding Presets button
from the Printer Information
page.
2.
Select the New Button
3.
Name – This is the name that will
be displayed in the Preset list of
names and will be displayed on
the main screen.
4.
Use Title Block Recognition –
Checking this box enables Auto
Title Block Recognition/Location.
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