4. MACHINE LAYOUT GUIDE
4.1 Description of machine
The function of the machine is to feed forms from a number of hoppers, fold them in either
‘C’, ‘Z’, ‘V’ or double forward fold and insert them into an envelope which is then sealed and
ejected.Furtherform(s)mayoptionallybecollatedwiththerstform,eitherbyfolding
together or collating on the track. Inserts (cards, cheques etc.) may also be collated on the
track before inserting. The machine is OMR/Barcode compatible, allowing a group of forms
to be collated in the accumulator prior to folding. Forms may be inserted without sealing
the envelope for subsequent hand insertion of card, gift etc. Multiple insertions may also
be used, ie. a preset number of forms (or combination of forms) are separately inserted
into the collation pocket in the inserter head. There is a batch processing facility, allowing a
preset number of cycles to be completed before the machine automatically stops.
The machine consists of a number of modules, depending upon the build ordered - these
modulesarebrieydescribedbelow:
a) Inserter head - Collates all documents in a pocket before insertion, feeds
theenvelope,insertsthepackandsealstheap.
b) Insert Feeder - Feeds shortform inserts (cards, cheques, booklets etc.) onto
the track for subsequent insertion. Available as a single feeder with one feed
hopper or a tower feeder with two feed hoppers. An OMR/Barcode version (with
one feed hopper) is also available.
c) Feeder Folder - Mounts on the track, either in conjunction with a tower
folder (see below) or as the last station. Fitted with one feed hopper, and
folds the same size stationery as the tower folder, but uses a 2-plate folding
mechanism. An OMR/Barcode version (with one feed tray) is also available.
c) Tower Folder-Mountsinthelaststationpositionandttedwitheitherone
or three trays depending upon option. Includes a 3-plate folding mechanism,
handfeed tray and an optional accumulator and/or single divert bin.
The machine is equipped with PC controlled operating software from where jobs can be
programmed and run. Jobs can be quickly switched from the main screen, and can also be
‘ne-tuned’toaccommodateasmallchangeinjobrequirement.Thenumberofjobsthatcan
be programmed is limited only by the capacity of the PC. Input is via touch-screen monitor
or keyboard/mouse.
The machine is OMR and Barcode enabled, capable of reading a variety of different barcode
symbologies. Other symbologies can be accommodated at special request.
A daily post function can be used on the handfeed tray built into a tower folder as standard,
and is an otional feature on a feeder folder. This allows groups of documents, stapled or loose,
to be hand-fed; they will then be folded and inserted into an envelope. If other hoppers are
loaded, further forms can be collated. An optional daily post function is also available on the
feeder folder.
No manual setting of the fold plates or envelope closer is required, these being adjusted
automatically according to the settings in the selected program.
Anoptionaloutputconveyorcanbespecied,toreplacethestandardreceivingtray.Thisis
available in two lengths.