Neopost FO-1 User manual

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FOLD UNIT FO
OPERATOR MANUAL
Fig. 1
1. FUNCTION
The fold unit FO is used to fold documents received from a
transport unit TR or from a feed unit FE. It delivers the folded
material to the inserter or to the transport unit.
The document(s) can be folded once or twice. If required
documents can pass without being folded.

Before using this machine thoroughly read the
operating instructions. In the European Union an
operator manual printed in the national
language(s), as well as an original operator manual
are supplied with the machine. If it is not, contact
your authorized distributor.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This machine is only to be operated by fully trained
personnel. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility
for injuries caused by unauthorized operation.
The opening of covers (except the top cover) must be
carried out only by a skilled and authorized person
who is aware of the hazard involved. The machine will
not operate with the top cover opened.
Keep long hair, fingers, jewellery, etc. away from
turning parts of the machine.
USED SYMBOLS
In this manual the following symbols are used.
Warning, this symbol indicates a wrong action
which can cause a hazard to health or
damage the machine.
Warning, this symbol indicates a hazard to life
because of high voltage.
NOTE Additional information
Fig. 2
2. GENERAL
2.1 Operating controls
In the fold unit are 5 folding rollers, 1 through 5, turning
in the direction of the arrows. The document is fed
between the fold rollers 1 and 2, into fold plate “b” as
far as the paper stop “p”. As rollers 1 and 2 continue
transporting the paper, the paper will buckle against the
rollers 2 and 3 and will be gripped and folded by these
rollers (II in fig.2). The paper with the first fold made is
now transported via fold rollers 2, 3 and 4 into fold plate
“a” as far as the paper stop “a”. Here the same will
happen with the end result that the document will leave
the unit via fold rollers 4 and 5 with two folds (III in fig.
2). Both paper stops “p” and “q” are adjustable, to set
the position of the fold.
If only one fold is needed, this is achieved by closing one
of the two fold plates, whereby the paper bypasses the
closed plate. Plate “b” can be closed electrically or by or
by means of knob B (fig. 3). Fold plate “a” can be closed
by placing a deflector (see fig. 6).
Fig. 3
2.2 Operating controls
A:hand knob for manual operation
B:knob for closing/opening fold plate b
C:blue coloured stop
D:knob for adjusting fold plate “b”
E:knob for adjusting fold plate “a”
F:no fold selector
The no fold selector F must always be in the upper
position. Except when the fold unit is combined with
some multi-station configurations. In the down position
the no fold selector enables documents to pass under the
fold unit. Refer to the transport unit operator manual for
further details.
AB C DE F

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Switch off the inserter before disconnecting or
connecting modules. Damage will result if the
inserter power is not switched off before
connecting or disconnecting
Fig. 4 Fig. 5
3. INSTALLATION
Installing the fold unit on a transport unit
When installing the fold unit over a transport unit, install
the machine in the following way.
• The fold unit is placed in the position directly against
the collating area (as shown in fig. 5)
• Lift the fold unit over the transport track and lower the
machine untill it clicks into place. The 12-pole
connector is self guiding and the electrical connection
is made automatically.
After attaching, the left- and right-hand side is
automatically locked. To remove the fold unit, push both
locks C (fig. 4) situated at the underside of each panel
with the finger tips to the inside. Then lift the unit.
CONTENTS
Section Page
1. FUNCTION 1
2. GENERAL 2
2.1 The principle of folding 2
2.2 Opening controls 2
3. INSTALLATION 3
4. ADJUSTMENTS 4
4.1 Preparations 4
4.2 Setting the deflector 4
4.3 Folding once 4
4.4 Folding twice 5
4.5 No fold 7
5. FAULT FINDING 8
5.1 Clearing stoppages 8
5.2 Operator trouble shooting 8
6. MAINTENANCE 8
6.1 Servicing 8
6.2 General cleaning 8
7. SPECIFICATIONS 9
Installing the fold unit directly to the inserter
When installing the fold unit directly to the inserter, install
the machine in the following way.
• Place the connecting cable of the inserter to the front of
the inserter.
• Place both hands respectively under the left and the
right-hand side panel of the fold unit.
• Lift the fold unit above the slotted holes of bracket A
(see fig. 4) and lower the fold unit until it has been
attached correctly. Ensure that the guide spring B slides
into the inserter. Both sides are now locked.
• When installing a fold unit directly to the inserter, the
electrical connection is not automatically made. How to
make the electrical connection depends on the type of
fold unit used. For the FO-1 a special connection cable
is fitted to the folder. The connector with pins must be
connected to the connection cord of the inserter. The
other connector must be connected to the feed unit (FE)
placed against the fold unit.For the FO-2A the
connecting cable of the inserter must be connected to
the folder. The connecting cable of the folder must be
connected to the feed unit (FE).
B
AC

4. ADJUSTMENTS
4.1 Preparations
Fold a document by hand, so it fits the envelope and the
address is shown correctly behind the window. Check
whether it was necessary to fold the document once or
twice.
4.2 Setting the deflector
The deflector A can be set in two positions “c” and “d”,
visible in window C (fig. 7). To adjust the deflector, pull the
casing D (fig. 7) with fold plates straight up out of the
machine. Then pull out the deflector and replace it on the
pins in the desired position (see fig. 6). Then replace the
casing with fold plates.
4.3 Folding once
To make one fold only, normally the fold
plate “a” is used. Set the fold plate as
described below.
• Check if deflector A (fig. 6) is placed in
position “d”. If not, see “4.2 Setting the
deflector” for adjusting the position of the
deflector.
• Place knob B (fig. 7) in position “d”.
• Place the bottom side of the document
against the blue coloured stop of fold plate
“a” (see fig. 7).
• Put the blue coloured fold length indicator
against the fold by loosening the finger screw
and shifting it sideways.
• Fasten the finger knob.
• Feed the documents with the address down
and trailing to the inserter.
Fine adjustment of the address position
To change the address position behind the
envelope window up or down, move the fold
length indicator “a” in the direction of the
arrow. Arrow up means address position to
the bottom of the envelope.
Sometimes it is desirable to use fold plate “b” instead of fold
plate “a” to make one fold only. In this case the deflector must
be in position “c” instead of position “d”. See “4.2 Setting
the deflector” on how to adjust the position of the deflector.
Fig.6 Fig. 7
D
BCA
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B
4.4 Folding twice
Standard letter fold
To make a standard letter fold, fold plate
“a” and “b” are used. Set the machine as
described below.
• Check if deflector A (fig. 6) is placed in
position “d”. If not, see “4.2 Setting the
deflector” for adjusting the position of the
deflector.
• Place knob B in position “c”.
• Place the folded document against the blue
coloured stop of fold plate “a” (fig. 8).
• Put the blue coloured fold length indicator
against the other end by loosening the
finger knob and pushing it sideways. (fig.
8).
• Fasten the finger knob.
• Unfold the document and place the bottom side against
the blue coloured stop of fold plate “b” (fig. 9).
• Put the blue coloured fold length indicator against the first
fold measured from the bottom (fig. 9).
• Fasten the finger knob.
• Feed the documents with the address down and trailing
to the inserter.
Fine adjustment of the address position
To change the address position behind the
envelope window up or down, move the fold
length indicator “b” in the direction of the
arrow. Arrow up means address position to
the bottom of the envelope.
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• Unfold the document and place the bottom side against
the blue coloured stop of fold plate “b” (fig. 11).
• Put the blue coloured fold length indicator in the position
of the second fold measured from the top of the
document (fig. 11).
• Fasten the finger knob.
• Feed the documents with the address facing up and
towards the inserter.
Accordion fold
To make a standard letter fold, fold plate “a”
and “b” are used. Set the machine as
described below.
• Check if deflector A (fig. 6) is placed in
position “d”. If not, see “4.2 Setting the
deflector” for adjusting the position of the
deflector.
• Place knob B in position “c”.
• Place the folded document against the blue
coloured stop of fold plate “a” (fig. 10).
• Put the blue coloured fold length indicator
against the other end by loosening the finger
knob and pushing it sideways. (fig. 10).
• Fasten the finger knob.
Fig.10 Fig.11
Fine adjustment of the address position
To change the address position behind the
envelope window up or down, move the
fold length indicator “b” in the direction of
the arrow. Arrow up means address
position to the bottom of the envelope.
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• Unfold the document and place the bottom side against
the blue coloured stop of fold plate “b” (fig. 13).
• Put the blue coloured fold length indicator against the
first fold measured from the bottom (fig. 13).
• Fasten the finger knob.
• Feed the documents with the address down and trailing
to the inserter.
Fine adjustment of the address position
To change the address position behind
the envelope window up or down, move
the fold length indicator “b” in the
direction of the arrow. Arrow up means
address position to the bottom of the
envelope.
Double parallel fold
To make a double parallel fold, fold plate
“a” and “b” are used. Set the machine as
described below.
• Check if deflector A (fig. 12) is placed in
position “d”. If not, see “4.2 Setting the
deflector” for adjusting the position of the
deflector.
• Place knob B in position “c”.
• Place the folded document against the blue
coloured stop of fold plate “a” (fig. 12).
• Put the blue coloured fold length indicator
against the other end by loosening the finger
knob and pushing it sideways. (fig. 12).
• Fasten the finger knob.
4.5 No Fold
Documents can pass through the fold unit
without being folded. Therefore both fold
plates must be closed. When no folding is
required, set the machine as described
below.
• Set the deflector in position “c”, to close fold
plate “a”. See “4.2 Setting the deflector” for
adjusting the position of the deflector.
• Set knob B in position “d” to close fold plate
“b”.
Fig.13
Fig.12
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5. FAULT FINDING
5.1 Clearing stoppages
Whendocuments are blocked inside the fold unit, the
documents can be removed by pulling out and rotating the
hand knob A.
To gain access also the fold plates can be removed.
Remove the fold plates by pulling the casing B with fold
plates straight up out of the machine.
6.2 General cleaning
6. MAINTENANCE
6.1 Servicing
A
5.2 Operator trouble shooting
Symptom Possible Suggested
cause sollution
Number of Fold plate(s) Check settings of
folds is wrong. closed. fold plates and
deflectors.
Folded Fold plate “a” Readjust fold
document too set wrong. lenght “a”.
“long” for the
envelope. Fold plate “b” Readjust fold
set wrong. length “b”.
Fold unit does Connecting Connect inserter
not operate. lead not and feed unit
connected. FE/TR with the FO
connecting lead.
Document not No fold Press and push
folded at all selector sideways to raise
pushed in. selector allowing
documents to
enter.
The machine must be kept in proper condition by regularly
removing dust, paper remains, etc.
Disconnect the mains supply before performing
any maintenance.
The user must not attempt to service the
appliance beyond that described in this operator
manual. All other servicing must be referred to
qualified service personnel only. For service
please contact your authorized distributor.

Note: this equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
EEC-declaration of concurrence.
We, Neopost Technologies B.V.,
De Tijen 3
9201 BX Drachten
The Netherlands
declare, entirely under our own responsibility, that the
products described in this manual, to which this
declaration relates, conform the standards of
in accordance with
The Machine Directive 98/37/EEC,
the low voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, modified by the
directive 93/68/EEC,
and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, modified by the
directives 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC.
It is forbidden to put the product into use
before the equipment to which it is connected,
declared to be in accordance with the
stipulations of the Machine Directive.
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Remarks
• The specification of the paper handling equipment is often wider than that of the envelopes and documents handled. The condition
of material handled will limit the specified environmental conditions.
• We recommend that materials to be handled are stored at a temperature of 20 °C (68°F) with a relative humidity factor of 50%. If
difference in temperature occurs between store room and mailing area, the material has to be stored near the machine at least 24
hours before use.
•Self-copying paper may cause rubber parts to wear quicker. The rubber used in this machine has the best resistance to Wiggins
Teape material.
7. SPECIFICATIONS
This operator manual refers to machines as from machine number FO-1: 98 L-5353 or higher
FO-2A: 97 AL-5391 or higher
Machine specifications
Model :FO-1/2A
Type :paperfolding device in medium office use; accessory to System 7
Overall Dimensions :height 460 mm (18,1 inch)
:width 460 mm (18,1 inch)
:length 200 mm (7,9 inch)
Weight :approx. 14 kg (30,9 lbs)
Noise level :refer to inserter operator manual for configuration noise levels
Operating temperature :10 - 50°C (50 - 122°F)
Humidity :30 - 90%
Power consumption :low voltage supplied by the inserter.
Approvals :conforms to IEC 950 and derivatives.
UL listed ITE, File E153801
BS EN 60950, File KM 11322
Paper specifications
Paper sizes minimum maximum
width : 100 mm (3,9 inch) 230 mm (9,1 inch)
length : 80 mm (3,1 inch) -
Fold length
fold plate “b” : 30 mm (1,2 inch) 212 mm (8,3 inch)
fold plate “a” : 47 mm (1,9 inch) 212 mm (8,3 inch)
Quality :45 gr/m2 170 gr/m2
(11 lb bond) (40 lb bond)
89.39.59 index A 01/06 Specifications and design are subject to change without prior notice.
EN 292-1, EN 292-2
EN 60950
EN 55022, EN 50082-1
EN 294