Pitney Bowes F680 User manual

Conveyor Stacker
F680
Operator Guide
International English Version

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Before setting up and using the F680, you should be thoroughly
familiar with its controls and setup procedure. You should also be
thoroughly familiar with each component of the Inserting system the
F680 is being used with.
This Guide is organised into three chapters:
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Gives basic details of your Conveyor Stacker. This section includes:
Safety................................................................................ 1-1
What the Conveyor Stacker Does..................................... 1-2
Main Components............................................................. 1-4
The Control Panel ............................................................. 1-5
Principle of Operation ....................................................... 1-5

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Chapter 2 - Operation
Gives the basic steps required to process documents. It explains:
Use with the DI500/DI600 Inserters
Setup of Right Angled mode ............................................. 2-1
Operation in Right Angled mode ....................................... 2-2
Setup of In Line mode....................................................... 2-4
Operation in In Line mode................................................. 2-5
Use with the DI800 Inserter
Setup of Right Angled mode ............................................. 2-6
Operation in Right Angled mode ....................................... 2-8
Setup of In Line mode....................................................... 2-9
Operation in In Line mode................................................. 2-11
Use with the DI875 Inserter
Setup of Right Angled mode ............................................. 2-13
Operation in Right Angled mode ....................................... 2-15
Setup of In Line mode....................................................... 2-17
Operation in In Line mode................................................. 2-18
Use with the DI900/DI950 Inserters
Setup of Right Angled mode ............................................. 2-20
Operation in Right Angled mode ....................................... 2-22
Setup of In Line mode - 'Letter' sized envelopes .............. 2-24
Operation in In Line mode - 'Letter' sized envelopes ........ 2-26
Setup of In Line mode - 'Flats' sized envelopes................ 2-27
Operation in In Line mode - 'Flats' sized envelopes ......... 2-29
The Two-tier Stacker .................................................... 2-30
Use of the Conveyor Stacker with other equipment . 2-30

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Chapter 3 - Reference
Covers subjects that may only be required occasionally. It includes:
Troubleshooting ................................................................ 3-1
Service .............................................................................. 3-2
Specifications.................................................................... 3-3

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Safety
In some countries the equipment is supplied with a moulded mains
lead and plug. In other countries, or if the supplied lead is not used,
the following information applies:
1. An approved mains lead for the country concerned must be
used.
2. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this equipment
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
- The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected
to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter “E” or
by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.
- The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter “N” or coloured black.
- The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter “L” or coloured red.
3. The wires in the supplied mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
WARNING:
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED
The socket outlet should be near to the
equipment and should be easily accessible.
To comply with health and safety standards, operators must observe
all local standard safety precautions relating to the operation of office
equipment. In particular, DO NOT remove covers from the machine.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Keep hands, jewellery, ties, long hair, etc. away from moving parts.

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What the Conveyor Stacker Does
General
The Model F680 Conveyor Stacker is designed as an output device
for a range of Inserting Systems and also as a general output device
for other machines such as Address Printers.
This guide covers use of the F680 in all configurations.
Configurations
The Conveyor Stacker can operate at right angles (to the left or
right) and also in-line with the machine outputting to it, depending on
machine and/or material being used.
Inserter
Conveyor
Stacker
Conveyor Stacker
positioned at right
angles to the right
Inserter
Conveyor
Stacker
Conveyor Stacker
positioned at right
angles to the left
Inserter Conveyor Stacker Conveyor Stacker
positioned ‘in line’

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The control panel can be positioned on either side of the stacker to
accommodate the different configurations possible. It incorporates
a variable speed control, run-out button, power switch and power
supply.
In most cases, the Conveyor Stacker is mounted on height
adjustable legs. However, versions without legs are available that
can be placed on an existing table of the correct height. In these
cases, no adjustment of the Conveyor Stacker height is possible.
The DI900/DI950 Inserters output small (‘letter’) envelopes at a
different height to large (‘flat’) envelopes. Two-tier Conveyor Stacker
configurations are available to allow automatic stacking of both
envelope sizes simultaneously.
Your Model
The Conveyor Stacker is tailored to work with the particular machine
outputting to it, and the configuration used, by the addition of kits.
Your stacker will be supplied with only the correct kit(s) for your
particular installation.
This guide explains setup and operator adjustments for each
machine combination, but assumes that the stacker has been
previously installed by a service representative and that all
necessary kits of adapters and parts are available.
In most cases, it is NOT possible to change the Conveyor Stacker
configuration or link the Stacker to a different Inserter without some
modifications being necessary. If you wish to do this, contact your
machine supplier for advice.

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Main Components
Take a few minutes to become familiar with the components of the
Conveyor Stacker.
1 Side guides
2 Control panel box
3 Leg assembly
4 Lockable castors
5 Height adjustment knobs (two on each leg)
6 Stacking tray
7 Entry guide (varies with machine configuration)
8 Front end side guide adjustment knobs
9 Rear end side guide adjustment knobs
(underneath, not visible)
Note: Certain models do not have a stand (items 3, 4 and 5)
if they are being used on a table of the correct height.
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Principle of Operation
The belt will start as soon as the start sensor is covered. When the
material has moved out of the sensor area, the belt will stop again.
The Start sensor position is adjustable, which allows the material
overlap to be adjusted.
The speed of the belt can be adjusted in order to optimise the
stacking function for various materials.
The Run-out button is used to gather the material after a job is
finished. The belt moves at the highest speed, independent of the
Speed Selector setting.
The Control Panel
The control panel can be positioned on either side of the stacker,
depending on system configuration.
To change the position of the control panel, pull the panel firmly
towards you to remove it. Refit the control panel to the opening on
the opposite side of the Conveyor Stacker.
Power switch
For switching main
power on/off.
Speed Selector
For setting belt speed.
Run-out button
Runs the belt at
full speed - when
you want to gather
the material on the
stacking tray.
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1. Check the Stacker alignment. It
should be level and the stacker
belt should be 100mm to 110mm
below the Inserter output slot.
If necessary, loosen the height
adjustment knobs (A) on each leg
in turn and readjust the Stacker
height.
2. Loosen the front and rear end
knobs (B) of the side guide
closest to the inserter output
and move the side guide as
far open (in the direction of the
arrow) as it will go.
Retighten the front and rear end
knobs.
Use with DI500/DI600 Inserters
The Conveyor Stacker can be used in Right Angled or In Line
configuration with the DI500/DI600 Inserters.
Right Angled setup and operation is described below. In Line setup
and operation is described on page 2-4.
Setup of Right Angled mode with DI500/DI600 Inserters
The illustration below shows the Conveyor Stacker correctly docked
to the DI500/DI600 Inserter in a right angled orientation.
Follow the steps to correctly set up the Stacker:
A
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Operation in Right Angled mode with DI500/DI600 Inserters
1. Place one envelope on the belt.
2. Loosen the front and rear end
side guide knobs (A) of the side
guide with the sensor bracket
only.
Make sure the side guide rests
on the belt!
3. Position the Conveyor Stacker
with the side guide under the
Inserter output as shown.
Make sure the Inserter output is
level with or just overlapping the
guide.
4. Lock all four castors.
5. For right hand operation; the
sensor and sensor bracket
(C) will have been installed as
shown.
For left hand operation the parts
are installed mirrored.
A
C
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3. Adjust the side guide to give a
clearance of about 3mm and
retighten the front and rear end
side guide knobs.
Make sure the side guides are
parallel!
4. Read the safety information
on page 1-1, then connect the
Conveyor Stacker to the mains supply and turn ON.
5. Set the belt speed to maximum.
6. Start the DI500/DI600 system.
7. Adjust the envelope overlap by moving the start sensor. When
the sensor is moved away from the inlet the distance between
the envelopes will be larger, and vice versa.
Keep the step as small as possible without envelopes
building up too much. That way you can optimise the belt
capacity!
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0
6
8
10
Short Step Long Step
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6
8
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3mm clearance
8. Reduce the belt speed until the
motor runs continuously.

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1. Check the Stacker alignment. It
should be level and the stacker
belt should be 100mm to 110mm
below the Inserter output slot.
If necessary, loosen the height
adjustment knobs (A) on each leg
in turn and readjust the Stacker
height.
2. Check that the in line sensor
bracket has been fitted as shown.
Note that the side guide knobs
(B) have been repositioned to
hold the bracket in place and that
the sensor (C) is fitted centrally.
Setup of In Line mode with DI500/DI600 Inserters
The illustration below shows the Conveyor Stacker correctly docked
to the DI500/DI600 Inserter in an in line orientation.
Follow the steps to correctly set up the Stacker:
A
B
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Operation in In Line mode with DI500/DI600 Inserters
1. Place one envelope on the belt.
2. Centre the side guides around the middle, approx. 6mm wider
than the envelope. Use the front and rear scales to simplify the
centring.
3. Read the safety information on page 1-1, then connect the
Conveyor Stacker to the mains supply and turn ON.
4. Set the belt speed to maximum.
5. Start the DI500/DI600 system.
6. Reduce the belt speed until the
motor runs continuously.
Keep the step as small as
possible without envelopes
building up too much. That
way you can optimise the belt
capacity!
3. Position the Stacker against
the output end of the Inserter,
centred with the output.
Make sure the Stacker is
positioned slightly under the
inserter output as shown.
4. When positioned correctly, lock
all four castors.
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1. Check the Stacker alignment. It
should be level and the Inserter
output should be just above the
side guide as shown above. If
necessary, loosen the height
adjustment knobs (A) on each leg
in turn and readjust the Stacker
height.
Use with the DI800 Inserter
The Conveyor Stacker can be used in Right Angled or In Line
configuration with the DI800 Inserter. In Line mode is preferred for
running heavy, large envelopes.
Right Angled setup and operation is described below. In Line setup
and operation is described on page 2-9.
Setup of Right Angled mode with the DI800 Inserter
The illustration below shows the Conveyor Stacker correctly docked
to the DI800 Inserter in a right angled orientation.
Follow the steps to correctly set up the Stacker:
A

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3. Position the Conveyor Stacker as
close to the inserter as possible
and lock all four castors.
4. For right hand operation the
sensor and sensor bracket (C)
will have been installed as shown
in the picture.
For left hand operation the parts
are installed mirrored.
5. The Inserter exit deflector must
be fully raised.
If necessary, loosen the two
knobs (D) on the Inserter and
move the deflector to its top
position. Retighten knobs.
C
B
D
2. Loosen the front and rear end
knobs (B) of the side guide
closest to the inserter output
and move the side guide as close
as possible to the inserter.
Retighten the front and rear end
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Operation in Right Angled mode with the DI800 Inserter
1. Place one envelope on the belt.
2. Loosen the front and rear end
side guide knobs (A) of the side
guide with the sensor bracket
only.
Make sure the side guide rests
on the belt!
3. Adjust the side guide to give a clearance of about 3mm and
retighten the front and rear end side guide knobs.
Make sure the side guides are parallel!
4. Read the safety information on page 1-1, then connect the
Conveyor Stacker to the mains supply and turn ON.
5. Set the belt speed to maximum.
6. Start the DI800 system.
7. Adjust the envelope overlap by moving the start sensor. When
the sensor is moved away from the inlet the distance between
the envelopes will be larger, and vice versa.
Keep the step as small as possible without envelopes
building up too much. That way you can optimise the belt
capacity!
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4
0
6
8
10
A
3mm clearance
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Setup of In Line mode with the DI800 Inserter
The illustration below shows the Conveyor Stacker correctly docked
to the DI800 Inserter in the In Line orientation.
Follow the steps to correctly set up the Stacker:
1. The Inserter exit deflector must
be removed for operation with the
Conveyor Stacker.
If necessary, remove the deflector
from the Inserter by loosening the
two knobs (A).
A
8. Reduce the belt speed until the
motor runs continuously.