Opex Omation 306 User manual

AUGUST 2011
USER MANUAL
MODEL 306

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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................ 2
Safety......................................................................................................... 3
Overview of Model 306 Operation............................................................. 5
Functional Description............................................................................... 6
Machine controls........................................................................................ 7
Operating Instructions................................................................................ 9
Supervisor Operations............................................................................. 19
Job Parameters ....................................................................................... 31
Statistics .................................................................................................. 44
Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 48
Routine Maintenance............................................................................... 50
Specifications........................................................................................... 53

Introduction
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Introduction
Omation Model 306 & Model 306s
High volume, high speed envelope opener with optional sorting capabilities
For more than thirty years, Omation products have been a staple in mailrooms
across the globe. The all-new Model 306 contains significant technological improve-
ments over its predecessor, the Model 206 Envelopener, which has been the world’s
best selling envelope opening device for more than a decade.
The Omation Model 306, with its ability to operate at a rated speed of up to 40,000
envelopes per hour, contains OPEX’s latest mail opening technology and sets a new
standard for high volume mail processing. The improved milling cutter with 8 cut-
depth positions removes chips as small as 0.01” from the envelope edge, producing a
soft, feathered edge while protecting valuable envelope contents. Even UPS and
FedEx delivery envelopes are no match for the Model 306. Equipped with a new and
robust operator control software interface, job setup can be done with ease and flexi-
bility.
Most significantly, the Model 306 is also available with enhanced sorting capabilities
as the Model 306s. Envelopes can be sorted to two locations based on programmable
criteria such as thickness, length, and height. Optional batching capability allows
items to be grouped together in pre-selected lot sizes.
Sorting options make the Model 306s a perfect fit for applications that require verifi-
cation of contents either before or after extraction: like claims processing,
remittance, and vote-by-mail. Because of its ability to differentiate between “clean
mail” from “exception mail.” The Model 306s also helps to ensure maximum produc-
tivity from mail extraction equipment by allowing operators to concentrate on
extracting envelope contents from “clean” batches instead of trying to handle
exceptions at the same time.

Safety
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Safety
The information provided in this section is intended to educate the user on various
safety issues regarding the Model 306.
Safety conventions used in this manual
Specific safety information is listed throughout this manual in the form of
“DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION” statements. Pay close attention to these
statements, as they contain important information on avoiding potential hazards to
yourself or to the equipment. An explanation of these statements is provided below.
•Danger statements - are used to indicate immediate hazards that WILL result in
severe personal injury or death.
•Warning statements - are used to indicate hazards or unsafe practices that
COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
•Caution statements - are used to indicate hazards or unsafe practices that
COULD result in minor personal injury or damage to equipment or property.
The following safety labels appear on the machine, and must be observed.
FIGURE 1: Electrical warning label
This label is to warn the techician to turn off the AC power switch and disconnect the
power cord before opening and servicing the Model 306. Servicing of the machine is
to be performed by Authorized OPEX Technicians only. There are no user-serviceable
parts within the machine.
FIGURE 2: Feeder warning label
This label is to warn the user to keep loose objects away from any exposed, moving
parts of the machine. The moving parts of the Model 306 can become jammed and/or
damaged by foreign objects. Keep hands, hair, loose clothing and jewelry away from
the moving parts.

Equipment safety precautions
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Equipment safety precautions
• Do not attempt to clean the machine while it is running. A cloth (or similar
material) should never be used to clean moving parts such as belts or rollers. The
use of such material on moving mechanisms can result in damage to the machine
or severe personal injury. If a belt, roller, gate or similar part needs to be cleaned,
hand-crank the part during cleaning or clean it while stationary.
• Do not use flammable, high pressure, “canned air” to clean paper scraps and dust
from the machine.
• Do not place fingers in the feed area while running the machine.
• Do not place fingers in the cutter area. The cutter blades are sharp and may cause
cuts, should you inadvertently come in contact with them whether the machine is
running or not.
• Do not set liquids on the Model 306 which could spill into the machine.
Ergonomics
As in any occupation which requires you to perform the same motion repeatedly
during the course of your work, it is important to consider how you perform your
task. Always use proper operating procedures when working at your Model 306.
Using improper procedures can result in a potentially serious injury.
To reduce possible risks, we strongly urge you to follow these suggestions:
• If you need to use a chair, maintain an upright body posture. Avoid the tendency
to slump in your chair. The angle between your torso and thighs should always be
90 degrees.
• Occasionally change the angle of your posture for greater comfort.
• If possible, avoid operating the machine for longer than a single 8-hour shift.
While no suggestions can guarantee completely against work-related injuries, you
will certainly increase your comfort and safety while operating the Model 306 if you
put these suggestions into practice. The Model 306 has been designed with you in
mind. If it is operated correctly, you should find your work experience comfortable
and enjoyable.
!
WARNING: Follow these additional safety precautions whenever installing, operating,
servicing, or maintaining the equipment described in this manual.
!
WARNING! Unplug the machine from the power source to remove power from the machine
for servicing or when moving the machine.

Overview of Model 306 Operation
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Overview of Model 306 Operation
These steps provide a quick overview of the Model 306 Operation. For details on
operating the Model 306, refer to “Operating Instructions” on page-9.
1The operator loads mail onto the feed hopper. Normally, the operator can load a
comfortable handful of mail directly from the Post office mail trays.
2The operator starts the Model 306 by pressing the Start button.
3The operator uses the keypad to login and select the correct operator.
The operator may also have to enter a password.
4The operator uses the keypad to select a job.
5After selecting a job, the screen may prompt the operator to verify or adjust
settings such as: cutter, printer, height detect and/or thickness detect positions.
6The operator uses the keypad to select RUN, and presses the Enter button to begin
operation.
7Envelopes are fed from the feeder towards the retard stones.
8The retard stones singulate the envelopes and sends them past the height and
thickness measurement areas. The envelopes are measured by the sensors in this
area (length, thickness, and/or height) and the envelope count is incremented.
9The envelope moves through the milling cutter where the top side of envelope is
cut (if the cutter is set to any position other than Position 0=no cut).
10 Envelope moves towards the sort gate.
11 If sorting is enabled, the sort gate directs the workflow to the correct path.

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Functional Description
Feeder - Envelopes are loaded onto the feeder at the top left of the machine. This
area is also often referred to as the hopper.
Retard stones - used to singulate and feed the stack of envelopes into the machine
for subsequent processing.
Cut depth knob - used to set the depth of the cut - from 0.01” (0.03 cm) from the
envelope edge (Position 1), up to 0.125” (0.32 cm) in depth (position 8). Cut Position 0
(no cut), can be used to sort envelopes without cutting them.
Information display - backlit LCD screen provides the user interface.
Button keypad controls - used for navigating the menus and starting/stopping the
machine.
The sort gate, thickness measurement and height measurement areas of the
machine are shown.
When sorting, the gate is used to divide the workflow into two paper paths. Path #1 is
sent to the lower conveyor and path #2 is diverted towards a feed assist wheel
where it is sent to an additional conveyor (not shown).
Report printer - located on the left side of the machine, provides a hard copy of job
and operator statistical information.
Height measurement
Lower conveyor
Report printer
Feeder Retard stones
Thickness measurement
Cut depth knob
Divert path
Sort gate
Information display
Feed assist wheel
Button keypad controls

Machine controls
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Machine controls
The Model 306 controls are located on the keypad to the right of the operator as
indicated in Figure 3.
FIGURE 3: Model 72 keypad button names
Start button - used to turn on the Model 306.
Stop button - used to turn off the Model 306.
Enter button - used to make selections that are shown on the LCD display.
Cancel button - used to cancel actions (such as to stop a job run), or back out of a
screen.
Arrow buttons - used to navigate through the data on the LCD screen.
Enhanced Scrolling
When a list or table has more information than can be displayed on the screen, a
scroll bar will be displayed on the right side of the screen. The scroll bar gives you a
relative idea were the cursor is in relation to the top and bottom of the list.
FIGURE 4: Typical enhanced scrolling screen
Keypad button functionality
Up Arrow Press - will allow you to navigate up through a column of data. When the
upper item within the column is highlighted and you press the up key, the list of
data is shifted down by a row and the previous line of data is displayed. If the up
arrow is pressed while on the first row of data, then the cursor will move left to the
first item in the table. If the first item is selected, then the cursor will move to the last
item in the list.
Up Arrow Hold - Pressing and holding the up arrow will display the previous full
page of data. The screen will wrap to the last page of data when you hold the up
Enter
Cancel
Start Stop
Up Arrow
Down Arrow
Left Arrow Right Arrow
SELECT JOB
AMEX001
AMEX004
CITI003
PNC001
TD002
WACH003
AMEX003
CITI002
GMAC002
TD001
WACH002
WACH005
AMEX002
CITI001
GMAC001
PNC002
WACH001
WACH004
Scrollbar denotes
position in list

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arrow while the first page of data is displayed. When the screen wraps to the last
page, the last item in the list will be highlighted.
Down Arrow Press - will allow you to navigate down through a column of data. When
the lower item within the column is highlighted and you press the down arrow, the
list of data is shifted up by a row and the next line of data is displayed. If the down
arrow is pressed while on the last row, the cursor will move left to the last item in the
table. The screen will wrap to the first item in the list if you press the down arrow
when the last item in the list is highlighted.
Down Arrow Hold - Pressing and holding the down arrow will display the next full
page of data. The screen will wrap to the first full page of data when you hold the
down arrow while the last page of data is displayed. The first item in the list will be
selected when the screen wraps to the first page.
Left Arrow Press - will shift the highlighted selection one column to the left. If the
selected item is in the first row and the left arrow is pressed, then the last item in the
previous row will be selected. In addition, if the first item on the page is highlighted
and the left arrow is pressed, the list is shifted down and the previous line of data is
displayed. Pressing the left arrow while the first item on first page is highlighted will
cause the screen to wrap to the last item in the list.
Left Arrow Hold - Left arrow hold will continuously shift the selection one item to
the left until the key is released. It will work the same as the left arrow press.
Right Arrow Press - will shift the highlighted selection one column to the right. If the
selected item is in the last row and the right arrow is pressed, then the first item in
the next row will be selected. In addition, if the last item on the page is highlighted
and the left arrow is pressed, the list is shifted up and the next line of data is
displayed. Pressing the right arrow while the last item on the last page is highlighted
will cause the screen to wrap to the first item in the list.
Right Arrow Hold - will continuously shift the selection one item to the right until
the key is released. It will work the same as the right arrow press.

Operating Instructions
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Operating Instructions
The Run screen
All of the basic Operator functions can be accessed right from the Run screen.
FIGURE 5: Run screen
Run screen information:
• The run screen will show overall counts.
• If batching is turned on, then batch count information will be shown.
• If the machine is a sort machine, then counts per bin will be shown.
• Exceptions will be shown on the run screen on machines that have the sort option
or anytime a print job is being run.
• If sorting is turned on, then an indicator will appear telling the operator which bin
is the primary and which is the secondary.
RUN
This selection will turn the motor on to process mail using the currently selected job
and operator.
CHANGE JOB
This selection will allow the operator to change the currently selected job. This
selection will not appear if there is only one job set up on the machine.
CHANGE OPER
This selection will allow another operator or the supervisor to be selected. Provisions
are made to password-protect the use of the supervisor functions. Operators can also
be optionally protected by password.
PRINT
In jobs that have printing enabled, this selection will be shown. This will allow the
operator to temporarily turn audit trail printing on and off. This capability was
provided in case there is an issue with the printer and the operator wants to run mail
without correcting that issue.
RUN
CHANGE JOB
CHANGE OPER
PRINT: OFF
ZERO COUNT
STATISTICS
(S) SIDE 000 000/020
(P) LOWER 000 000/020
OPERATOR:JOANNA JOB:SORTTEST
00000 (E)00000
Currently selected job
Currently selected operator
Descriptions
below
Exceptions count
Overall count
Secondary bin
Primary bin
Batch count
Sort counts per bin

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In jobs that have printing enabled, this selection will also provide the operator with
the ability to clean the heads of the print cartridge. For more information, see
“Cleaning the Audit trail printer cartridge head” on page-52.
ZERO COUNT
This will allow the user to reset the statistics counters for the current run. At the
beginning of a run or at any point during a run, a user may reset the counters. This
will cause the software to zero all of the counts on the screen, close out the current
statistics “record,” and open up a new one.
STATISTICS
This will show the DISPLAY STATISTICS screen, which will allow the user to display and
optionally print their statistics on the reports printer, if purchased.
FIGURE 6: Display Statistics screen
The operator can only view runs that were saved under their name. The choices are:
•VIEW DETAILS - Pulls together all jobs run by this operator in the specified time
range in their each individual view (example: if the operator ran 4 jobs, the data
will be pulled together into 4 views).
•VIEW SUMMARY - Pulls together all jobs run by this operator within the specified
time range in one view.
•PRINT DETAILS - provides a printout of the details described above. User must have
purchased the optional stats printer.
•PRINT SUMMARY - provides a printout of the summary described above. User must
have purchased the optional stats printer.
•SET TIME RANGE - allows operator to set specified date and time for pulling the
above information together.
More details of statistics can be found in the Statistics section of the Supervisor
Functions (“Supervisor Statistics” on page-45).
MY PASSWORD
This will allow an Operator to change their password. See “Setting and Viewing
Operator Passwords” on page-17 for more information.
DISPLAY STATISTICS
Time Range: All times
VIEW SUMMARY
PRINT SUMMARY
SET TIME RANGE
VIEW DETAILS
PRINT DETAILS
PAPER FEED

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Staging the mail
FIGURE 7: Model 306 with mail tray supports
The convenient mail tray supports may be used to hold U.S. Postal Service mail
trays. The integrated mail tray supports can be opened or closed depending on your
needs.
Preparing the mail
Very little preparation of the mail is required. Handfuls of mail can quickly be loaded
into the feed area. A simple tap to align the top or leading edge may be necessary
when loading mixed mail. Envelopes of different sizes and thicknesses can be run at
the same time.

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Setting the Envelope Height position
FIGURE 8: Envelope height adjustment
The envelope height lever is used to set the position of the envelope height sensor.
When starting a job, you may see a screen telling you to verify or adjust the height
adjustment to a specific numbered position. Slide the lever in/out to set the correct
position. Use the numbered marks on the lever to set this position (refer to Figure 8).
Setting the Thickness Detect position
FIGURE 9: Thickness Detect adjustment
When starting a job, you may see a screen telling you to verify or adjust the
Thickness Detect to a specific numbered position. To make adjustments to the
Height sensor location
Envelope height lever
Thickness detect thumbscrew
Position markers
are located here

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thickness detector, loosen the thumb screw (as shown in Figure 9), move the
thickness detector in or out to the correct position, and tighten the thumbscrew.
Setting the Hi-Speed Inkjet Printer position
FIGURE 10: Hi-Speed Inkjet Printer adjustment
When starting a job, you may see a screen telling you to verify or adjust the Hi-Speed
Inkjet Printer to a specific numbered position. To make adjustments to the printer
position, loosen the thumb screw as shown in Figure 10. Then move the inkjet
printer assembly in or out to the desired position, and tighten the thumbscrew.
Hi-Speed Inkjet Printer
assembly
Hi-Speed Inkjet Printer
thumbscrew

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Operating the Model 306
1Make sure that the machine is plugged into an outlet.
2Start the Model 306. If the information display is off, press the Start button. If
passwords are enabled, the login screen will be displayed.
FIGURE 11: Login screen
If passwords are disabled, the run screen appears as shown in step 6.
3Press the Enter button. The SELECT OPERATOR screen appears.
FIGURE 12: Select Operator screen
4Use the Arrow keys to highlight an operator and press the Enter button to select
the operator. If a password is required for the selected operator, the ENTER
PASSWORD screen will be displayed next (see Figure 13).If a password is not
required, skip to step 6.
FIGURE 13: Enter Password screen
5Use the Arrow keys and the Enter button to enter a password. An asterisk (*) will be
displayed in the password field for each character entered. Entering SAV will force
the software to check to see if the entered password matches the saved password.
If the correct password was entered, it is valid until the Stop button is pressed
(LCD off).
If you entered an incorrect password, the INCORRECT PASSWORD warning message is
displayed.
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Press ENTER to log in.
SELECT OPERATOR
CHRIS NEW SUPERVISOR
ENTER PASSWORD
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FIGURE 14: Incorrect Password screen
Pressing any button on the keypad will return you to the run screen.
6If the password was entered correctly, or if passwords are disabled, the Run
screen is displayed with the newly-selected Operator.
FIGURE 15: Operator Main Menu screen (example)
7Press the Up/Down arrow buttons to go to CHANGE JOB and press the Enter button.
The Select Job screen appears (Figure 16).
FIGURE 16: Select Job screen
8Use the Arrow buttons to choose a job, and press Enter to select it. The Run screen
is displayed - with the newly-selected job.
9On the Run screen, use the Arrow buttons to navigate to RUN, and press Enter.
Based on the job settings, you may have additional information that appears on
the screen, such as the following example:
FIGURE 17: verification screen
10 Verify the adjustments needed for the selected job, and press Enter to start.
INCORRECT PASSWORD
Press any key to continue
RUN
CHANGE JOB
CHANGE OPER
PRINT: OFF
ZERO COUNT
STATISTICS
(S) SIDE 00000
(P) LOWER 00000
OPERATOR:CHRIS JOB:TEST
00000 (E)00000
Selected operator
name appears here
SELECT JOB
AMEX CREDIT MCARD
VISA NEW
VERIFY OR ADJUST THE FOLLOWING:
CUTTER: POSITION 1
HI-SPEED INKJET PRINTER: POSITION 1
Press the ENTER button when ready.

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NOTE: While running the machine, you should watch trash levels and chip
“haystacking” to prevent backups that might jam the cutters and create a
service call.
Stopping the machine
1Press the Cancel button to stop the job and return to the Run screen. The Model
306 will stop running the selected job. From time to time, the machine may stop
for jam control. If the machine stops, an error message will appear on the run
screen. Simply clear the visible jam and press Enter to restart the machine. Refer
to Table 5 on page-48 for a list of error messages.

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Adjust LCD Contrast
The contrast level for the LCD display can be adjusted for optimal viewing.
1Press the Stop button on the keypad so that the LCD is in the off state.
2Press the Left arrow button. The Adjust Intensity screen appears (Figure 18).
FIGURE 18: Adjust Intensity screen
3Use the Up or Down buttons to darken or lighten the display as desired. A
numerical value in the lower right corner of the display will indicate the display
setting. The value can range from 0 (lightest) to 255 (darkest).
4Once the contrast level is set for optimal viewing, press Cancel to exit the Adjust
Intensity screen. Either the login screen is then displayed (if passwords are
enabled), or the run screen is displayed (if passwords are disabled).
NOTE: If you should power up the Model 306 and the display does not appear to have
text, or if it looks solid black, it may simply be that the intensity has been
accidently set to either of its extreme positions. Try performing this
adjustment first before contacting Opex Tech Support for assistance.
Setting and Viewing Operator Passwords
The operator has the ability to set and reset their password. However, the operator
will need to enter his/her current password before the password can be reset. If a
password has not been previously entered, the user will not be prompted to enter
their current password before entering a new password. The supervisor also has the
ability to enable/disable operator passwords.
To change a password
1After logging in, use the Arrow buttons to select MY PASSWORD from the Run screen
to change the currently selected operator’s password.
FIGURE 19: Run screen - select MY PASSWORD
2Press Enter. The CHECK PASSWORD screen (Figure 20) will be displayed to remind the
operator that leaving the password blank will disable the password feature.
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Use UP or DOWN to adjust intensity: 110
CHANGE JOB
CHANGE OPER
PRINT: OFF
ZERO COUNT
STATISTICS
MY PASSWORD
(S) SIDE 00000
(P) LOWER 00000
OPERATOR:CHRIS JOB:TEST
00000 (E)00000

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FIGURE 20: Check Password screen
3Press the Enter button to display the CURRENT PASSWORD screen.
FIGURE 21: Current Password screen
4The operator must enter their current password before setting their new
password. Use the keypad to enter the current password.
Once the correct current password has been entered, the display automatically
changes to the NEW PASSWORD screen, allowing you to create a new password.
FIGURE 22: Enter Password screen
5Enter the new password using the keypad. The password can be up to 10
characters in length. Selecting SAV will save the new password. The LCD will
return to the run screen after entering a password.
CHECK PASSWORD
To add or change password, press ENTER.
(Leaving the password blank disables
the password feature.)
CURRENT PASSWORD
A B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Aa INS
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NEW PASSWORD
A B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Aa INS
OVRDEL <SAV