Konica Minolta FS-532 User manual

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Quick Guide
Ver. 01.00
- QG No. 04 -
Finishing Adjustment
(FS-532/FS-541 +PI-502/PK-522/SD-510)
Introduction
Staple Adjustment
Fold and Fold & Staple
Adjustment
Other Adjustments
Specifications

1Introduction
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1-1. FS-532 and FS-541
FS-532 and FS-541 are "Flat binding machine equipped with staple cutting stapler".
They have a staple function by themselves.
Also, they have three types of sub-options.
•PostInserter [PI-502]
•Punch Unit [PK-522]
•Saddle Stitcher [SD-510]
Cover sheet
PostInserter [PI-502]
Insert sheet
Punch Unit [PK-522]
Punch (2 holes)
Saddle Stitcher [SD-510]
Multi Half Fold Fold & Staple Multi Tri-Fold
Stapler [FS-532/FS-541] + Sub-option functions
Staple function (Standard)
Main tray
(with alignment plate)
SD-510
Folder tray
Parallel
stapling
(front)
Parallel
stapling
(rear)
45-degree
stapling
(rear)
2-position
stapling
Wide
: 165 mm
Narrow
: 140 mm
Narrow+
: 120 mm

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1-2. Types of Adjustment Functions
FS-532 and FS-541 have various adjustment functions.
For details on each adjustment function, refer to Chapters 2, 3, and 4.
Misalignment of stapled bundle
Horizontal
direction
Vertical
direction
Staple position and pitch
Staple position Pitch
Output without folding or stapling paper
(main tray)
Misalignment of
booklet pages
Short side direction
Booklet fold position
Punch hole positions
Horizontal
direction
Vertical
direction
Skew Horizontal
direction
Vertical
direction
Sound
Half-Fold fold
position
Booklet staple position and pitch
Pitch
Staple position
Fold & Staple fold
position
Strength of
half-fold booklet Tri-Fold fold positions
1st fold (inside) 2nd fold (outside)
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3
4

2Staple Adjustment
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2-1. Staple Adjustment Items
Staple is the FS-532/FS-541 standard function.
There are four types of staple-related adjustments.
The adjustments described in this chapter are only available for staple (Staple mode).
Misalignment of stapled bundle -1
Horizontal direction Adjustment to use: [Staple Paper Width Adj.]
Adjust the spacing of the horizontal alignment
plates when paper is loaded into the stacker.
Positive direction (+):
Widens the spacing of the horizontal
alignment plates.
Negative direction (-):
Narrows the spacing of the horizontal
alignment plates.
Vertical direction Adjustment to use: [FD Alignment Plate Adj.]
Adjust the pushing amount of the FD alignment
plate when paper is loaded into the stacker.
Positive direction (+):
Increases the pushing amount of the
FD alignment plate.
Negative direction (-):
Reduces the pushing amount of the
FD alignment plate.
(-) (+)
(-) (+)
FD alignment
plate
Misalignment of stapled bundle -2
Each adjustment value described on this page is obtained by adding A to B (A + B).
•A= Offset adjustment value for all sizes (A)
•B= Adjustment value for each paper size (B)
Important
Horizontal
alignment
plates
04-010 Staple Paper Width Adj.
04-020 FD Alignment Plate Adj.

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Staple position and staple pitch
Adjustment to use: [Staple Position Adjustment]
Adjust the 1-position staple position (front - rear).
The staple position can only be adjusted for 1-
position staple items.
Staple position
Rear
Diagonal
(-)
(+)
Rear
Parallel
(-)
(+)
Parallel in front
(-)
(+)
Positive direction (+):
The staple positions are away from
the horizontal edge of the paper.
Negative direction (-):
The staple positions are closer to the
horizontal edge of the paper.
Adjustment to use: [Staple Position Adjustment]
Adjust the 2-position staple pitch (spacing).
The staple pitch can only be adjusted for 2-
position staple items.
Staple pitch
2 Position Pitch
(120 mm, 140 mm, 165 mm)
(-)
Positive direction (+):
Widens the spacing between
2-position staple positions.
Negative direction (-):
Narrows the spacing between
2-position staple positions.
Pitch (+)
Each adjustment value described on this page is obtained by adding A to B (A + B).
•A= Offset adjustment value for all sizes (A)
•B= Adjustment value for each paper size (B)
Important
04-030 Staple Position Adjustment

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Adjustment to use: [Half-Fold Fold Position Adj.]
Adjust the fold position in Multi Half Fold mode.
This adjustment is only available in Multi Half Fold
mode.
Half-Fold fold
position
Adjustment to use: [Fold&Staple Fold Position]
Adjust the fold position in Fold & Staple mode. The
staple position does not change (the staple position
can be changed with [Fold&Staple Staple Position]).
This adjustment is only available in Fold & Staple
mode.
Fold&Staple Staple
position
Half-Fold fold position and Fold & Staple fold position
3-1. Fold and Fold & Staple Adjustment Items
The Multi Half Fold and Fold & Staple functions are available when the saddle stitcher [SD-
510] is mounted.
There are eight types of Fold and Fold & Staple adjustments.
The adjustments described in this chapter are only available for Multi Half Fold, Fold &
Staple, and Multi Tri-Fold.
Positive direction (+):
Raises the folding position so that the top
surface of the output paper is short.
Negative direction (-):
Lowers the folding position so that the top
surface of the output paper is long.
Positive direction (+):
Raises the folding position so that the top
surface of the output paper is short.
Negative direction (-):
Lowers the folding position so that the top
surface of the output paper is long.
(+)
(-)
Top face of
output paper
(-)
Top face of
output paper
(+)
Each adjustment value described on this page is obtained by adding A to B (A + B).
•A= Offset adjustment value for all sizes (A)
•B= Adjustment value for each paper size (B)
Important
04-040 Half-Fold Fold Position Adj.
04-050 Fold&Staple Fold Position

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Adjustment to use: [Fold&Staple Staple Position]
Adjust the staple position in Fold & Staple mode
and resolve the misalignment between the fold
position and the staple position. The fold position
does not change (the fold position can be changed
with [Fold&Staple Fold Position]).
This adjustment is only available in Fold & Staple
mode.
Staple position
Adjustment to use: [Fold&Staple Pitch Adjustment]
Adjust the pitch between Fold&Staple staple
positions.
This adjustment is only available in Fold&Staple
mode.
Pitch
Booklet staple position and pitch
Positive direction (+):
Raises the staple position so that the top
surface of the output paper is short.
Negative direction (-):
Lowers the staple position so that the top
surface of the output paper is long.
Positive direction (+):
Widens the pitch interval.
Negative direction (-):
Narrows the pitch interval.
Pitch
(+)
(-)
(+)
(-)
Each adjustment value described on this page is obtained by adding A to B (A + B).
•A= Offset adjustment value for all sizes (A)
•B= Adjustment value for each paper size (B)
Important
Top face of
output paper
04-060 Fold&Staple Staple Position
04-070 Fold&Staple Pitch Adjustment

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Adjustment to use: [Fold&Staple Paper Width Adj.]
Adjust the spacing of the horizontal alignment
plates when paper is loaded into the stacker.
This adjustment is only available in Fold & Staple
mode.
Adjustment to use: [Half-Fold Strength Adj.]
Misalignment of booklet pages and strength of half-fold booklet
Misalignment of
booklet pages
Short side direction
Strength of
half-fold booklet
Positive direction (+):
Widens the spacing of the horizontal
alignment plates.
Negative direction (-):
Narrows the spacing of the horizontal
alignment plates.
(-) (+)
Positive (+) adjustment:
Increases the pressing time.
Increased pressing time, reduces productivity.
General precaution
Side view of
the booklet
Adjust the length of time the roller presses the
spine of the booklet.
This adjustment is only available in Fold &
Staple mode or Multi Half Fold mode.
Each adjustment value described on this page is obtained by adding A to B (A + B).
•A= Offset adjustment value for all sizes (A)
•B= Adjustment value for each paper size (B)
Important
Horizontal
alignment
plates
04-080 Fold&Staple Paper Width Adj.
04-090 Half-Fold Strength Adj.

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Adjustment to use: [Tri-Fold Position Adjustment]
Adjust the 1st fold position in Multi Tri-Fold
mode.
This adjustment is only available in Multi Tri-Fold
mode.
Tri-Fold fold positions
1st fold (inside)
2nd fold (outside) Adjustment to use: [Tri-Fold Position Adjustment]
Positive direction (+):
Increases the 1st fold distance.
Negative direction (-):
Reduces the 1st fold distance.
1st fold distance
2nd fold distance
Positive direction (+):
Increases the 2nd fold distance.
Negative direction (-):
Reduces the 2nd fold distance.
(-)
(+)
(+)
(-)
Adjust the 2nd fold position in Multi Tri-Fold
mode.
This adjustment is only available in Multi Tri-Fold
mode.
Each adjustment value described on this page is obtained by adding A to B (A + B).
•A= Offset adjustment value for all sizes (A)
•B= Adjustment value for each paper size (B)
Important
04-100
Tri-Fold Position Adjustment

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Adjustment to use: [Horizontal Position Adj.(FD)]
Punch hole positions
Horizontal direction
Vertical direction
Skew
Adjustment to use: [Vertical Position Adj.(CD)]
Adjustment to use: [Registration Adjustment]
Adjust the punch hole positions in the paper feed
direction. Positive direction (+):
The punch hole positions are closer to
the edge of the paper.
Negative direction (-):
The punch hole positions are away
from the edge of the paper.
(+)
(-)
Adjust the punch hole positions in the crosswise
direction.
(+)
Positive direction (+):
Moves the punch hole positions
backward.
Negative direction (-):
Moves the punch hole positions
forward.
Paper feed
direction
Adjust the loop amount of the alignment operation
(resist) to straighten the paper, and correct the
angle of the punch holes.
Positive direction (+):
Secures the time until both edges of
the paper are straightened by
increasing the loop when the paper
is aligned. However, it may cause
wrinkles when thin paper is used.
Negative direction (-):
Reduces the loop when
paper is aligned.
Paper
feed
direction
Side view
(-)
(+)
(-)
Paper
alignment
roller
4-1. Punch Hole Adjustment Items
The punch function is available when the Punch Kit [PK-525] is mounted.
The adjustments described in this chapter are only available in Punch mode.
Paper feed direction
Each adjustment value described on this page is obtained by adding A to B (A + B).
•A= Offset adjustment value for all sizes (A)
•B= Adjustment value for each paper size (B)
Important

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Adjustment to use: [Exit Guide Paper Width Adj.]
Horizontal direction
Vertical direction
Sound
Adjustment to use: [Gripper Operation Adj.]
Adjustment to use [Output Alignment Operation]
[Upper Gripper Operation]
Adjust the spacing between the exit guide plates
when paper is loaded into the main tray.
Main tray loading paper misalignment -1
Main tray loading paper misalignment -2
Positive direction (+):
Widens the spacing between the exit guide plates.
Negative direction (-):
Narrows the spacing between the exit guide plates.
Exit
guide
plates
(-) (+)
Adjust the gripper operation (paper pullback)
timing when paper is loaded into the main tray.
(-)
(+)
Gripper
Positive direction (+):
Loads the paper at a position far from the paper exit by
delaying the gripper operation (paper pullback) timing.
Negative direction (-):
Loads the paper at a position close to the paper exit by
advancing the gripper operation (paper pullback) timing.
Gripper Auto:
Automatically controls depending on the paper.
Operation:
Same as [Auto].
Stop:
Does not operate.
Reduces the noise by stopping the operation of
the output alignment plates and gripper.
4-2. Adjustment Items for the without Folding or Stapling Paper Output (Main
Tray)
The Main Tray Output function is the standard function of FS-532/FS-541.
The adjustments described in this chapter are only available in the mode to output
the without folding or stapling paper to the main tray.
Exit
Each adjustment value of main tray loading paper misalignment -1 and -2 is obtained by
adding A to B (A + B).
•A= Offset adjustment value for all sizes (A)
•B= Adjustment value for each paper size (B)
Important
Output alignment plates Chapter 4 video list

5Specifications
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Name FS-541 FS-532
Type Staple finisher equipped with staple cutting stapler
Productivity Straight/offset: 100% up to 140
ppm.
Straight/offset: 100% up to 105 ppm.
Paper size
(Main tray)
Standard:
Metric system: SRA3 to B6, postcard
Inch system: 13 x 19 to 5.5 x 8.5
Custom:
Max.: Widthwise 331 mm (13.03") to Lengthwise 487.7 mm (19.2")
Min.: Widthwise 95 mm (3.74") to Lengthwise 133 mm (5.24")
Banner paper (with the attached banner paper tray mounted):
Max.: Widthwise 330 mm (12.99") to Lengthwise 1,300 mm (51.18")
Min.: Widthwise 100 mm (3.94") to Lengthwise 487.8 mm (19.2")
Paper
weight
(Main tray)
40 g/m2(10 lb Bond) to 450 g/m2
(119 lb Bond)
*1
40 g/m2(10 lb Bond) to 400 g/m2
(106 lb Bond)
*2
Tray
capacity
(Main tray)
*3
Coated paper:
Large size 2,000 sheets
Small size 3,000 sheets
Extra-small size 750 sheets
Uncoated paper:
Large size 1,800 sheets
Small size 3,000 sheets
Extra-small size 750 sheets
Sort/group (with Saddle Stitcher SD-
510 unmounted):
Large size 2,000 sheets
Small size 4,200 sheets
Extra-small size 750 sheets
Sort/group (with Saddle Stitcher SD-
510 mounted):
Large size 2,000 sheets
Small size 3,000 sheets
Extra-small size 750 sheets
Z-Fold: 20 sheets (130 g/m2/ 35 lb Bond)
Half-Fold: 50 sheets (130 g/m2/ 35 lb Bond)
Tri-fold: 30 sets
*1 The paper types are limited for 351 g/m2(94 lb Bond) to 450 g/m2(119 lb
Bond).
*2 The paper types are limited for 351 g/m2(94 lb Bond) to 400 g/m2(106 lb
Bond).
*3 For the paper of lengthwise 487.7 mm (19.2") or less (with Saddle Stitcher SD-
510 mounted/unmounted)