Plockmatic LCT3500 Manual

Operators Guide
CIP Training
Plockmatic
LCT3500
Large Capacity Tray
LCT3500 Large Capacity Tray
for Ricoh

CIP Training Plockmatic LCT3500 Large Capacity Tray
Introduction
Introduction
This manual contains instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To
get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow
the instructions in this manual. Keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.
Please read the Safety Information before using this machine. It contains information
related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
How to Read This Manual
Notation Conventions
Whenever necessary, the following points for attention are indicated in this manual.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentiality hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may
result in minor or moderate injury or damage to machine or property.
NOTE:
This sign refers to:
•Remarks for making the operation much easier. You get practical hints or knowledge to
assist you in the machine operation such as:
•Preparations required before operating
•How to prevent papers from being misfed or damaged
•Precautions required or actions to take after misoperation
•Limitations like numerical limits, functions that cannot be used together or conditions,
under which a particular function cannot be used or obtained.
•Information.
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Keys that appear on the machine’s display panel.

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WARNING:
•To avoid hazardous situations like for instance electric shock or danger while exposed to
moving, rotating or cutting devices, do not remove any covers, guards or screws other
than those specified in this manual.
•Turn off the power and disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable) if
any of the following conditions exists:
•You drop objects or spill something into the equipment.
•You suspect that your equipment needs service or repair.
•Your equipment’s covers has been damaged.
•You notice unusual noises or odours when operating the equipment.
•If the power cable or plug becomes worn out or otherwise damaged.
•Before cleaning and care (unless otherwise specifically instructed).
•Electromagnetic compliance:
•This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
•The product (System) which is connected to this machine will be class A.
Safety Information
When using this machine, following safety precautions should always be followed.
Safety During Operation
General Safety
WARNING:
•Always connect the equipment to a properly grounded power source (wall outlet). If in
doubt, have the power source checked by a qualified electrician.
•Improper grounding of the equipment can result in electrical shock. Never connect the
machine to a power source that lacks a ground connection terminal. This machine is
destined for specific purpose only. Any use going beyond this specific purpose is re-
garded as beyond the determination. The manufacturer will not be liable for damages
resulting from any use beyond the determination, unallowed operation, respectively.
The user alone bears the risk.
•Do not make arbitrary changes or modifications to the machine. The manufacturer will
not be liable for modifications made at the machine on your own and damages result-
ing thereof. EC declaration of conformity and the mark CE will be invalidated, if you
make changes at the machine or at the individual components.
•Do not override or bypass electrical or mechanical interlock devices.
•The machine is to be used only by authorized and instructed persons. The responsibil-
ities on operating the machine have to be strictly laid down and observed so that there
are no unclear competencies regarding safety aspects.
•Vent holes serve for air circulation to protect the machine from overheating. Make sure
that the holes are not covered.
•Do not expose fingers or other parts of the body to moving, rotating or cutting devices
such as for instance between upper and lower trimmer knives.
•Always locate the equipment on a solid support surface with adequate strength tor the
weight of the machine.

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Introduction
NOTE:
•The operator manual always has to be available at the place of use of the machine.
•In the interest of technical development the company reserves the right to make
alterations to specifications without prior notice!
CAUTION:
•The machine and its peripherals must be installed and maintained by a customer service
representative who has completed the training course on those models.
•Always follow all warnings marked on, or supplied with, the equipment.
•When you disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull the plug (not the
cable).
•Disconnect the power cord before you move the machine. While moving the machine,
always exercise care and make sure that the power cord will not be damaged under the
machine.
•Always contact service if relocating the equipment.
•Do not move the machine while the machine is running.
•Do not open covers while the machine is running.
•Do not switch off the power while the machine is running. Make sure the machine cycle
has ended.
•Lay the power cord in a way that nobody will stumble over it. Do not place things on the
cord.
•Never attempt any maintenance function that is not specifically described in this
documentation.
•Always keep magnets and all devices with strong magnetic fields away from the machine.
•If the place of installation is air-conditioned or heated, do not place the machine where it
will be:
•Subject to sudden temperature changes.
•Directly exposed to cool air from an air-conditioner.
•Directly exposed to heat from a heater.
•If the machine is not used over an extended period of time it should be unplugged to
prevent damage in the case of overload.

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What You Can Do With This Machine
Multiple Ricoh
Printers
LCT
Stackers / Multiple
Ricoh Finishing
Devices
LSM
The Plockmatic LCT3500 Large Capacity Tray is a newly engineered option for Ricoh Pro-
duction printers. The LCT attaches inline and is compatible with multiple Ricoh printers and
downstream modules.
The design of the Plockmatic LCT is tailored specifically to complement Ricoh printing sys-tems
and provides features that set Ricoh systems apart from their competitors.
The LCT utilizes the latest Plockmatic vacuum feed technology for efficient paper feeding and
is equipped with a state of the art touchscreen UI.
The LCT contains two paper trays and a LSM (Long Sheet Module), which allows for cus-tom
sequencing of sheets from three different sources (the two trays and the LSM).
The Plockmatic LCT effectively widens the range of media types/sizes that Ricoh systems can
handle. The LCT can reliably feed media all the way up to 400 gsm.
The LCT integrates seamlessly with the Ricoh printing systems and is setup and controlled
either from the Ricoh printer User Interface or from the Fiery controller if a Fiery is available
in the configuration.

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Guide To Components
1. Exit Area
2. Docking Pin
3. Top hatch
4. Long Sheet Module (LSM)
5. User Interface (UI)
6. Upper Tray / Tray 3 (Tray 1 in Printer)
7. Lower Tray / Tray 4 (Tray 2 in Printer)
8. Front Door (Jam clearance door)
Exterior
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Vertical Paper Path and Exit
9. Jam Clearance Baffles (8x blue handles)
10. Power Switch
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Tray Assembly
11. Paper Guide Lock Release
12. Paper Guide Fans (2x on each side)
13. Vacuum Feed Belts
14. Optical Double Sheet Detection (DSD) Sensor (Q101/201)
15. Ultrasonic Double Sheet Detection (Q102/202)
16. Tray Empty Sensors (Q105/205)
17. Rear Paper Guide (RPG)
18. RPG Lock Release
19. SP Sensor (Process Position Sensor)
20. Paper Guides
21. Wide Paper Support Holders
22. Tray Status LED
23. Linear Position Sensors (width and length sensors)
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Long Sheet Module (LSM)
24. Handle, tray
25. Fans
26. Side guides, tray
27. Tray extension
28. Side guides, tray extension
29. Sensor, tray empty (Q505)
30. Sensor, paper path (Q521)
31. Sensor exit (Q522)
32. Paper path
33. Feed roller
34. Separation pad
35. Ultrasonic Double Sheet Detection (Q502)
36. Optical Double Sheet Detection (DSD) Sensor (Q501)
37. LSM Status LED
38. Tray A
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User Interface
The control panel is of touch screen type. Point at the screen and press the “button” to
reach the desired function or change the desired setting.
The Plockmatic LCT has a User Interface (UI) / Control Panel which allows for viewing or
adjusting local machine settings and properties. In other configurations where the LCT is
connected to a downstream printer or device, setting up a job will be handled via the UI of
the downstream device.
NOTE:
Depending on modules and features installed, the screen may look different from what you
see here. Some functions are greyed out or not visible at all and the remaining buttons may
stretch to fit the screen. This manual will most often show a fully configured system.
Control Panel
Main Menu
When the system power is switched
on, the Main Menu is shown.
From the Main Menu one can access
the Media, Settings, Jobs and Tools
sub-menus from the top ribbon
interface. The main menu on the User
Interface displays a summary of the
main info for each of the three trays.
The summaries will show the amount of
paper in the trays in percentage form,
the type of paper and its orientation, the
loaded job (on the top right corner) and if
the tray is running in auto settings or
not (see "status icons" in this manual
for further information). It also has
buttons which allow the user to unlock
the trays for paper loading. Selecting
[Home] (the house icon) from any sub-
menu will bring the user back to the
Main Menu.
Settings
Pressing [Settings] from the Main
Menu or the settings icon on the top
ribbon opens the Settings sub-menu.
From here you can view and/or modify
performance parameters.
See Section 2 for a detailed description of
each Setting.

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User Interface
Media
Pressing the [Media] button from the
Main Menu opens the Media sub-
menu. From this sub-menu the user
can specify the type of media loaded
in the machine (trays and Long Sheet
Module).
Please see Section 2 of this manual for
a detailed description of how to set up a
job.
Jobs
The Job sub-menu allows for
programming of jobs.
See Section 4 for a detailed description
of the Jobs sub-menu.
Tools
Pressing [Tools] from the Main Menu
opens the Tools sub-menu. From
this sub-menu the user can modify
parameters such as Units and
Language.
This sub-menu also allows the user to
test the manual settings, change
paper size lists, units and languages,
enter service mode, calibrate sensors,
check the Software version and view
the counters.
See Section 3 for a detailed description of
each sub-menu within the Tools sub-
menu.

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Status LEDs
The LCT trays and the optional LSM module are equipped with status LEDs.
Below is a short explanation of the state colors.
Tray LED
LSM LED
LEDs off: Tray
not in use
Yellow LEDs: Tray
low on paper.
LED off: LSM
not in use
Blue LED:
Paper loaded
Red LED:
•Out of paper;
•Paper jam.
Blue LEDs:
Loaded paper level:
25%, 50%, 75% or
100%
Red LEDs:
•Out of paper;
•Paper jam.

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Basics
Turning On / Off the Power
Main Power Switch
1 1 Ensure that the main power cord is
plugged into the wall and to the back of
the LCT;
2 2 Make sure the two termination plugs are
plugged in, as shown in the picture;
3 3 Open the front door;
4 4 Toggle on/off the Main Power Switch [A].
A

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Sensor Calibration
Calibration
The LCTvacuum trays and the optional LSM module have two types of double sheet de-
tection (DSD): optical and ultrasonic. If feed errors begin occurring more frequently, these
sensors may need to be calibrated. Refer to Section 6 for full calibration details and in-
structions.
Ultrasonic Double Sheet
Detection Sensor
Optical Double Sheet
Detection Sensor

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Sensor Calibration
The LCT vacuum trays are also equipped with two linear sensors which are used to detect the
size of the type of paper loaded in the trays.
Should these sensors need to be calibrated, refer to section 6.
Linear sensors

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Paper stack preparation
Job Preparation
1
1
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Hold the paper stack on a flat
surface as shown
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2
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Bend the paper stack
3
3
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Use your fingers and thumbs to
pinch the paper stack
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4
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With the paper pinched between
your fingers, straighten out the
paper stack

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Paper stack preparation
5
5 Flex the paper back and forth a couple
of times to break surface tension and
preseparate the sheets
6
6 Realign the sheets into a stack before
putting them into the tray

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YES!
NO!
Measuring the paper curl
Take a sample of the stack (about 15 mm / 0.59” high) and place it on a flat surface
1
1 Take the midpoint as reference and
do all the measurements within the
marked area of the picture (from the
center to the leading edge in paper
feed direction)
2
2 Measure the lowest point of the stack
of paper
3
3 Measure the height of the leading
edge of stack of paper: the difference
between the leading edge and the
lowest point is the amount of paper
curl
Measure within this area
NOTE: always measure the positive curl
of a stack of paper, meaning that the
leading edge of the stack should be
pointing up as shown in the picture.
If the paper needs to be loaded in the trays
with the edge pointing down, insert the
negative curl amount in the UI.
NOTE: always load the LCT vacuum
trays with paper that has negative curl.
When possible, load the LSM tray with
paper that has negative curl: this will
increase performance.
This procedure can also be used to
measure the cross process direction curl.

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B
A
D
F
E B
A
B
C
D
Loading Paper
1
1 From the Main Menu, select Load tray 3 or
Load tray 4 depending on which tray you
intend to open and load. Tray 3 is the upper
tray;
2
2 Lift the Paper Guide lock release levers
[A], move the Paper Guides [B] inwards and
adjust them according to the size of the
paper: see label [C]. If the paper stack is
wider than 260 mm / 10.24” install the
Paper Supports [D];
3
3 Prepare the stack of paper following the procedure described in the
“Job preparation” section;
4
4 If running jobs in “auto mode”, measure the paper curl and insert the value in the UI
(see Section 2 - Paper Curl). NOTE: always load the vacuum trays with paper
that has negative curl;
5
5 Place the sheets on the elevated tray bottom [E]. Place the leading edge of the sheets
against the Separation Frame [F], underneath the vacuum belts;
NOTE: if you are loading the trays with thick paper (thicker than 350 gsm), you might
experience misfeeds. Should this happen, refer to "Misfeed / Jam in Vacuum Trays when
feeding thick media" in section 5 of this manual. As a general rule, use tray 3 (the upper
tray) or tray A (the optional LSM tray) to feed thick media.