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Formax FD 312
Paper Folding
Machine

FD 312
Folder
OPERATOR MANUAL
OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATOR MANUAL
FIRST EDITION
1/2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPIC
PAGE
SPECIFICATIONS, UNPACKING
1
FOLD PLATE ADJUSTMENT
2
OPERATION
2
TROUBLESHOOTING, SAFETY GUIDELINES
3

1
UNPACKING
Check package for shipping damage. If there is shipping damage, do not discard the box.
1. Unfold the infeed tray (see photo above).
2. Remove packing material from upper fold plate and ensure proper installation.
3. Plug cord into wall outlet.
4. Turn machine on.
Start Button
Start Button
SPECIFICATIONS
Hopper Capacity
Up to 200 sheets
Speed:
Up to 150 sheets per minute
Paper Size:
Up to 8.5” x 14”
Dimensions:
11.6” L x 14” W x 14.5” H
Machine weight
33 lb.
Power supply
120V, 60 Hz
FUNCTION:
The Formax FD 312 Low-Volume Document Folder is designed to fold various paper sizes. The fold
plates are manually adjusted for C, V, Z and various custom folds.
Back Cover
Infeed Tray
Infeed Tray
Front Cover
Paper Guides
Paper Guides
Stop Button
Stop Button
Catch Tray
Lower Fold Plate
Upper Fold Plate
Upper Fold Plate

2
OPERATION
FOLD PLATE ADJUSTMENT
1. To load paper, press lever to tilt down Infeed Tray, and slide paper under infeed wheel. Release lever.
2.
Adjust the Paper Guides so the center of the sheet is aligned and paper can slide freely between the guides
without excessive play.
To adjust, grip the guides at the top and bottom where they are held in place on the
cross shaft and slide into position. NOTE: Improper setting of the paper guides may cause inconsistent folding
or skewed folds.
3. Press the green Start button. Paper is automatically fed from the pile, folded and deposited into the Catch
Tray. To avoid malfunction, periodically remove folded paper from the Catch Tray.
4. To stop operation prior to the last sheet on the Infeed Tray, press the red Stop button.
5. After the last sheet is folded, the machine turns off automatically.
To adjust fold plates to desired fold and length of paper, fi rst loosen the two thumbscrews on each of the two
fold plates. Second, align the center bar so the marks on each side of the fold plates match up.
Letter, accordion and half folds are clearly marked on each fold plate with blue lines. An adjustment can be
made by loosening the thumbscrew and slightly moving the center bar up or down. Tighten the thumbscrews
before operation.
For a “half” fold or “V” fold you must remove the lower fold plate and rotate it 180 degrees and reinsert the fold
plate with the half fold defl ector leading.
NOTE:
Remember to tighten the thumbscrews and replace the fold plates before operating.
Thumbscrews
Upper Fold Plate
Lower Fold Plate
Bar
Throat
Half Fold Defl ector

3
SAFETY GUIDELINE
S
• The FD 312 is designed only to fold paper. Do not attempt to fold plastic sheets, plates or similar materials.
• Use the FD 312 in indoor locations only.
• Discontinue use if power cord is frayed or damaged. Contact Formax for assistance.
• Discontinue use if the machine makes unusual noise. Contact Formax for assistance.
• Use only the voltage specifi ed, 120V. Do not attempt to alter this.
• Before using the machine, read all instructions carefully.
• To reduce the possibility of injury, children should not be allowed to operate the machine.
• Keep fi ngers, hands, loose sleeves, jewelry, hair away from the machine, especially withing the areas pro
vided with warning labels.
• If paper is jammed, switch off power and unplug from outlet. Remove bottom fold plate from the machine and
remove jammed.
• When replacing the fuse, use the same type specifi ed. Disconnect machine from power supply then replace
fuse (Remove the front cover to access the fuse).
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM:
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
SOLUTION:
Folder will not start
Machine not plugged into an
active wall outlet
Plug machine into an active outlet
Fold plate not inserted
Insert fold plate correctly
Fuse blown
Replace fuse
Paper will not feed
Paper guides too tight
Adjust the paper guides so a single
sheet of paper slides freely between
the guides without excessive play
Skewed folds
Excessive side play between
paper guides and paper edges
Adjust paper guides
Paper not folding square
Readjust the paper in the infeed tray