Neopost PF-75 User manual

PF-75
FOLDER
USER’S GUIDE
Rev. 3/08

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBJECT
PAGE
DESCRIPTION
1
SPECIFICATIONS
1
UNPACKING
1
SETUP
2
CONTROL PANEL
3
OPERATION
4
SETTING CUSTOM FOLDS
5
BATCH COUNTING
6
MULTI-SHEET FEEDER
7
CROSS FOLDING
8
STACKER WHEEL POSITIONING CHART
8
STACKER WHEEL SETUP FOR THICK PAPER
9
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
10
TROUBLE SHOOTING
11
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Paper size:
3.5” X 5” TO 11” X 17” (88.9 W x 127 L TO 311W x 432 L mm)
Fold types:
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Double Parallel and Custom Folds
Feed table capacity:
Up to 500 sheets of 20# paper
Processing speed:
Up to 12,000/hour, depending on fold type.
Power requirements:
FD Model: 120 volts A.C., 50/60 Hz, 2.5 amps.
FE Model: 240 volts A.C., 50/60 Hz, 2 amps
Dimensions during use:
Closed: 33” L x 20” W x 19” H (84 L x 51 W x 48 H cm)
Fully Extended: 60”L x 20” W x 19” H (152 L x 51 W x 48 H cm)
Weight:
67 lbs (30.39 kg)
DESCRIPTION
FUNCTION
The PF-75 Folder is designed to perform a wide variety of folds using a variety of paper weights. The fold plates are automatically
adjusted for standard folds and custom folds. Documents that are 11” 14” and 17” long are detected by sensors on the in-feed tray.
Batch counting, self-centering side guides, and the capability to cross-fold are added features. There are six pre programmed standard
folds and up to nine custom folds available. The folder will automatically stop after the last document has been folded.
1. Check package for shipping damage. If there is shipping damage, do not discard the box.
2. Remove the machine and packed components from the box. The fold plates, telescoping stacker, power cord and cross-fold guide
are wrapped separately in the box.
NOTE:
Two people must lift the machine from the box.
3. Place the machine on a solid stand.
4. Attach telescoping outfeed stacker.
UNPACKING
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
1
Upper Fold Plate
Telescoping
Outfeed Stacker
Self Centering Paper Side
Guides
Infeed Tray
Infeed Tray
Extension
Infeed Tray
Lever
Lower Fold Plate
Non Operator Side
Operator Side
SPECIFICATIONS
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Letter , Zig-Zag , Single , Gate , Fold Out ,
Double Parallel and Custom Folds
Double Parallel and Custom Folds
Double Parallel and Custom Folds
Double Parallel and Custom Folds
Double Parallel and Custom Folds

SETUP
1. Install upper and lower fold plates in position. Be sure the plates
are set fi rmly on the locating pins (Fig 1a & 1b).
Slide the fold
plate in until it meets the fi rst locating pin then push down to
lock it in position
(Fig. 2).
2. Plug the fold plate cables in to the receptacles on the side frame
(Fig. 3a & 3b).
3. Make sure the power switch is in the “OFF” position.
4. Plug the power cord into the power inlet and the wall
outlet.
Fig. 1b
Locating Pins
2
Lower Fold Plate Pins
Upper Fold Plate Receptacle Location
Lower Fold Plate Receptacle Location
Plug in Receptacle
Plug in Receptacle
Fig. 3b
Fig. 3a
Fig. 1a
Locating Pins
Fig. 2
Upper Fold Plate Pins

CONTROL PANEL
3
No
.
NAME
FUNCTION
1
Standard Folds Menu
Select the desired pre programmed fold.
2
Start/Stop Button
Press to start or stop the machine.
3
Speed Control Lever
Select the speed to run the machine.
4
Test Button
Test folds one document.
5
Counter Reset Button
Resets the counter and clears fault indications.
6
Batch Count Button
Select the batch counting function.
7
“-“ and “+” buttons
Select the number of documents to be folded.
8
Display Screen
Shows the number of documents processed and the type of fold being used.
9
Custom Folds Menu
Select and program a custom fold (see page 5).
9
8
7
6
4
5
2
3
1

OPERATION
1. Place power switch in the “ON” position.
2. Extend the catch tray as required.
3. Move the stacker wheels to the proper position for the paper size
(Fig. 4) ( Refer to chart on page 8).
4. Raise the in-feed tray lever.
5. Set the paper side guides for the paper you’re using and lock in
position.
6. Neatly stack paper on the in-feed tray.
7. Lower the in-feed tray lever.
8. Select the type of fold desired (Fig 5).
9. Press the “Test” button on the control panel to check the folds.
Fine adjustments can be made with the adjustment knob at the
end of the plate (Fig 6).
NOTE:
When the “Test” or “Start” button is pressed, the fold
plate stops go to the “home” position then reposition to the
programmed setting.
10. If the fold is skewed, lower the paper table extension and turn the
skew adjustment knob left or right to make corrections (Fig 7).
11. Once you’re satisfi ed with the test folds, press the “Start” button
to operate the machine.
12. Adjust machine speed to desired level.
Fig. 5
Fig. 7
Fig. 4
Fig. 6
Stacker Wheels
Stacker Wheel Positions A, B & C
Stacker Wheel Positions A, B & C
Stacker Wheel Positions A, B & C
Stacker Wheel Positions A, B & C
Stacker Wheel Positions A, B & C
Stacker Wheel Positions A, B & C
Skew Adjuster
Fold selection button
4

SETTING CUSTOM FOLDS
Example 1: Uneven “Z”
a.
Measure the length of panel “A” & “B”
b. Measure the length of panel “B”
c. Enter these measurements according to the instructions below.
Example 2: Uneven “C”
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a. Measure the length of panel “A”.
b. Measure the length of panel “B”
c. Enter these measurements according to the instructions below.
1. Measuring Fold Lengths
2. Programming a custom fold:
a. Select the custom fold number you want to program.
b. Press the green button next to the Table A and Table B lights.
Note:
The display will read “Tbls A: #.## B: #.## CUSTOM #”.
Table A adjusts the upper fold plate.
Table B adjusts the lower fold plate.
The “-“ and “+” buttons decrease and increase the fold numbers.
c. Press the “-“ and/or “+” button to enter the length of the fold. Fine adjustments can be made with the adjustment knob at the
end of the plate (Fig. 6).
d. Press the “Test” button to insure the proper folds have been entered.
e. Once the folds are correct, press and hold the “Custom Fold” green arrow until the machine sounds a tone. The fold has been
memorized.
Note:
The display screen will read “count # and custom #”.
To run your custom fold without saving it, simply press the “Start” button
after step “d” above.
Panel A
Panel B
Panel A
Panel B

BATCH
COUNTING
1. To enter the manual batch counting mode press the “Batch
Count” button and select “MANUBATCH” by pressing the “+” button
(Fig 8) .
2. Select the number of sheets to be folded by pressing the “+” or
“-” buttons (Fig. 9a) , then press the “Start/stop” button to start.
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MANUBATCH:
The “Manubatch” or “manual batch” feature allows you to program the number of sheets you would like to process in a set. When the
set is complete the folder will stop and automatically reset the batch count to the previously set number of sheets, it will then fold the
next set when the “Start/Stop” button is pressed.
Fig. 8
Fig. 9b
AUTOBATCH:
“Autobatch” or “automatic batch” allows you to batch count with automated features. In the Autobatch mode you can program the
number of sheets you would like to process in a set, the number of sets you would like and the delay between each set. For example:
you can program 10 sheets to be pulled to create a set, then program 100 sets to be processed with a 3 second time delay between
each set.
1. To enter the Autobatch mode press the “Batch Count” button and
select “AUTOBATCH” by pressing the “-” button (Fig 8).
2. Once you have entered the Autobatch mode press the “+” or “-”
button and “Sheets”(Fig. 9b) will blink. Press the “+” or “-” buttons
to increase or decrease the number of sheets to be pulled.
3. When the sheet number is set wait 5 seconds and “Sets” (Fig.
9b) will blink. Press the “+” or “-” buttons to increase or decrease
the number of sets to be pulled.
4. When the number of sets has been selected wait 5 seconds and
“Delay” (Fig. 9b) will blink. Press the “+” or “-” buttons to increase
or decrease the time delay between the sets.
5.When the settings are correct press the “Start/Stop” to start.
NOTE:
The system will cycle through the settings until the “Start/
Stop” button is pressed.
NOTE:
If a fault occurs during a set the set will be completed when
the fault is reset.
NOTE
: The batch counting program selected will remain on after the
job is processed. You must press the Batch Counting button to turn
off the light and cancel the batch count setting.
“Sheets” = Number of sheets of paper in a set
“Sets” = Number of sets to be processed
“Delay” = Time between each set
“C” = Total number of sheets processed
Fig. 9a