KIP KIPFold 2000 User manual

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KIPFold2000
UserGuide

KIPFold2000 UserGuide
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Table of Contents
Safety................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Power & Switch on ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Media and formats............................................................................................................................................................ 8
Select and customize programs ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Customize a folding program (Editor) ........................................................................................................................... 10
Feeding prints ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Manual cross fold............................................................................................................................................................ 14
Software Folding Setup using KIP PrintNET ................................................................................................................ 15
Using the KIPFold 2000 with KIP Applications............................................................................................................. 17
KIP Print and Folding ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
KIP PrintNet and Folding................................................................................................................................................ 19
KIP Windows Driver and Folding................................................................................................................................... 20
KIP Autocad and Folding ............................................................................................................................................... 21
KIP Touchscreen (KIP C7800) and Folding ................................................................................................................. 23
Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Dimensions – basic unit ................................................................................................................................................. 29
Specifications.................................................................................................................................................................. 30

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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.
90 - 240 VAC 50/60Hz
Do not use multi plug extension cords!
These cords will not stand the power consumption
of plotter 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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•COM port: connect the serial cable to the IPS serial port to permit online communications
•Ethernet port: for all service access
•Service: not used
•5-Bit Port: not used
•
USB: for future use

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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 has been 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 Printer, if this image is
displayed on the Folder Screen the KIP Printer 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 printers control 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. 930 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.

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Customize a folding program (Editor)
The editor is also available in the PC remote service.
Free Style Calculator

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Feeding prints
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)
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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Insert the sheet "face down" (title block leading)

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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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Manual cross fold
It is possible, besides the automatic process, to use
the cross folder manually.
Put the fan folded package onto the roll carrier and
guide it straight into the cross folder.
The folding will start automatically as soon as the
copy enters the cross folder.

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Software Folding Setup using KIP PrintNET
To use the KIPFold 2000 from within KIP PrintNet first the folder configuration settings have to be set up.
Folder Configuration Tab
Please note to perform the following steps Administrator login is necessary.
1. On the Folder Configuration Settings Tab change the Fold Setting from Disabled to Enabled using the
dropdown arrow.
2. Set the Long Edge/Short Edge values
NOTE: Displayed values are in Metric units if the printer is in English mode Inch values will be
displayed.
3. Select the Roll Width that the files will print on.
NOTE: Displayed values are in Metric units if the printer is in English mode Inch values will be
displayed.
4. Set the Landscape original view settings to the desired values (Rotation, Fold Presets, Alignment).
5. Set the Portrait original view settings to the desired values (Rotation, Fold Presets, Alignment).
6. Select the Submit button to set the changes made.

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Folder Preset Alignment Tab
Note: This tab is currently not being used.
Folder Delays Tab
1. Values should remain at zero (0) unless connected to a KIP 9900 Printer. If connected to a KIP 9900
Printer the suggested value is “5”.
2. Select the Submit button to set the changes made.
NOTE: Displayed values are in Metric units if the printer is in English mode Inch values will be
displayed.

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Using the KIPFold 2000 with KIP Applications
Once the KIPFold 2000 is installed and functioning, KIP applications can be used to fold various packet sizes that
were set up during configuration of the folder.
Available KIP Applications:
KIP Print
KIP PrinNet
KIP Windows Driver
KIP AutoCAD Driver
KIP C7800 – Touchscreen Printing

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KIP Print and Folding
When using the KIP Print software there are two methods for printing using the KIPFold 2000.
Method 1
In this method the fold packet to be used will be selected first by clicking the Fold button on the main screen
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 2
In this method files will be added to the job
ticket in the usual manner (Add Files,
Browse for and select files, add them to
the job to be printed). Once the files to be
printed have been added, using the
dropdown menu in the Fold column, ease
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 PrintNet and Folding
When using the KIP PrintNet software there are two methods for printing using the KIPFold 2000.
Method 1
In this method the fold packet to be used will be selected first by clicking the Job Defaults button on the main
screen ribbon bar. This will open the Job Defaults screen. 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 2
In this method files will be added to the job
ticket in the usual manner (Add Files, Browse for and select files, add them to the job to be printed). Once the files
to be printed have been added, 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.