Rowe VarioFold Compact User manual

ROTH + WEBER GmbH
Betzdorfer Straße
D-57520 Niederdreisbach
Instruction manual
Version 1.3, 8/9/2017
ROWE VarioFold Compact
Folding system

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Copyright notice
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2015 by ROTH + WEBER GmbH
Contact information
In case of questions, ambiguities, or suggestions for improvement,
please contact the manufacturer's customer service team:
ROTH + WEBER GmbH
Betzdorfer Straße
D-57520 Niederdreisbach
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]e
Instruction manual legal notices
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ROTH + WEBER GmbH, Niederdreisbach, Germany 2015.
All rights reserved.
ROTH + WEBER GmbH permits the use of this Instruction manual
only in conjunction with the operation of this Folding system. In
addition reprinting, copying, editing and reproduction and publication,
in whole or in part, is prohibited without the expressed written
authorization of ROTH + WEBER GmbH.
ROTH + WEBER GmbH assumes no responsibility or liability for the
contents of this publication, and rejects in particular any implied
warranties regarding its suitability for commercial or other purposes.
In addition, ROTH + WEBER GmbH reserves the right to revise this
publication or make changes to its content at certain intervals without
prior notification regarding said revisions or changes.

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Document history
No. Date Description
1.0 12/11/2015 Creation of the Instruction manual
1.1 8/4/2016 Update „VarioFold online“
1.2 23/2/2017 Update “Motorised High Volume Tray”
1.3 8/9/2017 Update chapter 5.13, 5.14, 5.17
Trademarks
All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners and are
used only to describe the respective product. Their use does not
indicate any legal association between ROTH + WEBER GmbH and
the owners of the trademarks specified.

Table of contents
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Table of contents
Copyright notice ................................................................................................................ 2
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 9
1.1 Important information regarding this Instruction manual .......................................... 9
1.2 Liability.................................................................................................................... 9
1.3 Warranty ................................................................................................................. 9
2 Safety information .................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Symbols in the Instruction manual ........................................................................ 11
2.1.1 Information ............................................................................................................ 11
2.1.2 Warnings .............................................................................................................. 11
2.1.2.1 Warning configuration ........................................................................................... 11
2.1.2.2 Warning symbols .................................................................................................. 12
2.1.3 Instructions ........................................................................................................... 12
2.1.4 Labels ................................................................................................................... 13
2.2 Basic safety instructions ....................................................................................... 14
2.3 Operator responsibilities ....................................................................................... 17
2.3.1 Safety regulations ................................................................................................. 17
2.4 Instruction and training .......................................................................................... 17
2.4.1 Sample training form ............................................................................................. 18
3 Folding system description ..................................................................................... 19
3.1 Summary .............................................................................................................. 19
3.2 System Overview .................................................................................................. 22
3.3 Intended use ......................................................................................................... 30
3.4 Reasonably foreseeable misuse ........................................................................... 31
3.5 Operating personnel responsibilities ..................................................................... 32
3.6 Qualifications required for using the Folding system ............................................. 32
3.6.1 Operating personnel with disabilities ..................................................................... 33
4 Setting up the Folding system ................................................................................. 34
4.1 Room conditions ................................................................................................... 34
5 Operation ................................................................................................................... 35
5.1 Safety information ................................................................................................. 35
5.2 Activities and qualifications ................................................................................... 35
5.3 Connecting to the Electric Circuit .......................................................................... 35
5.4 Operating and energy saving mode ...................................................................... 36
5.5 Shutting down the Folding system ........................................................................ 36
5.6 Folding with the Default Folding Program or Custom (Favorites) Program ............ 37
5.7 Folding a Portrait Format Document with Header to the Lower Right (ANFOR) .... 39
5.8 Longitudinal Folding of Smaller Documents less than 9.45 in [240 mm] ................ 42
5.9 Cross Folding Documents wider than 9.45 in [240 mm] ........................................ 43
5.10 FoldManager with inch units ................................................................................. 44
5.10.1 APPs (inch) ........................................................................................................... 44
5.10.2 Installation of FoldManager (inch) ......................................................................... 46
5.10.3 FoldManager overview (inch) ................................................................................ 46
5.10.4 System Log In (inch) ............................................................................................. 47
5.10.5 Changing the password (inch) .............................................................................. 48
5.10.6 Set Language and Unit of Measure (inch) ............................................................. 49

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5.10.7 Setting the Folding Speed [Custom Speed] (inch) ................................................. 50
5.10.8 Correcting Document Edges (inch) ....................................................................... 51
5.10.9 Creating, Editing, or Deleting Custom Folding Programs (inch) ............................ 53
5.10.9.1 Creating Custom Folding Programs (inch) ............................................................ 53
5.10.9.2 Editing Custom Folding Programs (inch) ............................................................... 55
5.10.9.3 Deleting Custom Folding Programs (inch) ............................................................. 56
5.10.10 Allocating Programs to the Favorites Keys and Selecting the Start Folding Program
(inch) 57
5.10.11 Licenses (inch) ...................................................................................................... 59
5.10.11.1 Purchasing and Installing Licenses (inch) ............................................................. 60
5.10.11.2 Requesting a Trial License (inch) .......................................................................... 61
5.10.12 Updates (inch) ...................................................................................................... 62
5.11 FoldManager with metric units .............................................................................. 63
5.11.1 APPs (metric)........................................................................................................ 63
5.11.2 Installation of FoldManager (metric) ...................................................................... 65
5.11.3 FoldManager overview (metric) ............................................................................. 65
5.11.4 System Log In (metric) .......................................................................................... 66
5.11.5 Changing the password (metric) ........................................................................... 67
5.11.6 Set Language and Unit of Measure (metric) .......................................................... 68
5.11.7 Setting the Folding Speed [Custom Speed] (metric) .............................................. 69
5.11.8 Correcting Document Edges (metric) .................................................................... 70
5.11.9 Creating, Editing, or Deleting Custom Folding Programs (metric) ......................... 72
5.11.9.1 Creating Custom Folding Programs (metric) ......................................................... 72
5.11.9.2 Editing Custom Folding Programs (metric) ............................................................ 74
5.11.9.3 Deleting Custom Folding Programs (metric).......................................................... 75
5.11.10 Allocating Programs to the Favorites Keys and Selecting the Start Folding Program
(metric) 76
5.11.11 Licenses (metric) .................................................................................................. 77
5.11.11.1 Purchasing and Installing Licenses (metric) .......................................................... 78
5.11.11.2 Requesting a Trial License (metric) ....................................................................... 79
5.11.12 Updates (metric) ................................................................................................... 80
5.12 Calibration ............................................................................................................ 81
5.13 Eliminating paper jams (non-motorized version) ................................................... 83
5.14 Eliminating paper jams (motorized version)........................................................... 86
5.15 Error indicator ....................................................................................................... 89
5.16 Height Adjustment................................................................................................. 90
5.17 Connection to other printers .................................................................................. 91
6 Technical specifications .......................................................................................... 92
6.1 Rating plate - identification .................................................................................... 92
6.2 Folding system data .............................................................................................. 92
6.3 Emissions ............................................................................................................. 93
6.3.1 Noise emissions .................................................................................................... 93
6.3.2 Thermal emissions ................................................................................................ 93
6.4 System Requirements ........................................................................................... 93
6.5 Operating conditions ............................................................................................. 94
7 Disposal (validity: EU member states) .................................................................... 95
8 Index .......................................................................................................................... 96
9 Appendix ................................................................................................................... 97

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9.1 Declaration of conformity ...................................................................................... 97
9.2 Material safety data sheet ..................................................................................... 98

List of tables
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List of tables
Table 1: List of abbreviations ........................................................................................................... 8
Table 2: Optional modules: ............................................................................................................ 20
Table 3: Target groups .................................................................................................................. 33
Table 4: Operation - activities and qualifications ............................................................................ 35
Table 5: APPs (inch)...................................................................................................................... 44
Table 6: APPs (metric) .................................................................................................................. 63
Table 7: Error indicator .................................................................................................................. 89
Table 8: Folding system data ......................................................................................................... 92
Table 9: Noise emissions .............................................................................................................. 93
Table 10: Thermal emissions ......................................................................................................... 93

List of abbreviations
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List of abbreviations
Table 1: List of abbreviations
Abbreviation Explanation
. .
approx. approximately
CAD computer-aided design
DIN German Standards Institute
EU European Union
EN European standard
HTTPS HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure
ISO International Organization for Standardization
LED Light-emitting diode
LpA A-weighted sound pressure level
n.a. Not applicable
USB Universal Serial Bus
VPN Virtual private network
e.g. For example

Introduction
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1 Introduction
1.1 Important information regarding this Instruction manual
This Instruction manual applies to the ROWE VarioFold Compact
Folding system.
For simplification throughout the rest of this Instruction manual, the
term "Folding system" will be used instead of the full phrase "ROWE
VarioFold Compact Folding system" and "ROWE" will be used
instead of the full company name "ROTH + WEBER GmbH".
As the Folding system operator, the Instruction manual will provide
you with the information needed for the safe and efficient use of the
Folding system.
Read this Instruction manual carefully. Understanding this Instruction
manual is the prerequisite for proper use of the Folding system.
Follow all directions and information provided, and comply fully with
the safety information. Learn the Instruction manual in full; do not rely
on spotty information from a few chapters.
This Instruction manual references other documents. Follow the
content in these documents.
Some of the illustrations in this Instruction manual are for the purpose
of technical clarification. The colors displayed may differ from the
original colors.
Keep this Instruction manual with the Folding system so that it is
always accessible.
If the Instruction manual was provided in digital format, there is a
need within your organization for a printed copy, and such a
procedure is not a copyright infringement, make sure to print the
hardcopy in color; some information is represented in color
throughout the entire content of the manual.
1.2 Liability
Refer to the ROWE contractual terms for information regarding
liability. The manufacturer (ROWE) will not be held liable for delays
and damages resulting from a failure to comply with the Instruction
manual.
1.3 Warranty
Refer to the warranty information in the ROWE general terms and
conditions, or in the specific contractual terms.

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2 Safety information
The Folding system was designed and manufactured according to the
state of the art and recognized rules of safety. Nevertheless, hazards
to persons or property can occur, as it is impossible to avoid all
hazardous locations while providing effective functionality. You can
however prevent accidents due to these hazards and problems by
following the contents of this Instruction manual and instructing your
personnel on the information contained herein. In addition, proper use
of this Instruction manual will enable you to benefit from the full range
of features provided by this Folding system and avoid unnecessary
problems.
A thorough understanding of the safety information and regulations is
the basic prerequisite for safe and problem-free operation of the
Folding system.
Therefore, read this section carefully before beginning any work with
the Folding system. In addition, follow all safety information and
warnings contained within the text in the following chapters. The
manufacturer is not liable for any failure to comply with the directions
and warnings.
In addition to the directions in this Instruction manual, follow all legal
ordinances, in particular safety and accident prevention regulations.

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2.1 Symbols in the Instruction manual
The following symbols and color backgrounds appear in this
Instruction manual and the Folding system. Please pay attention to
them. The following explains the meaning and appearance of the
symbols used.
2.1.1 Information
This symbol indicates useful recommendations, explanations, and
additional information on handling the Folding system.

This symbol references a chapter in this Instruction manual or other
external documents / information.
2.1.2 Warnings
2.1.2.1 Warning configuration
CAUTION
Risk of cuts when clearing the paper jam
Print media can have sharp edges. Contact with edges when clearing a
paper jam can result in physical injuries.
- Be extremely careful when clearing paper jams.
Warning configuration
Warning symbol with signal word Type and source of hazard
Prevention (actions / prohibitions)
Possible consequences when failing to comply

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WARNING
WARNING
Indicates a dangerous situation. Failure to follow the safety information
associated with this warning could result in an accident resulting in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Indicates a dangerous situation. Failure to follow the safety information
associated with this warning could result in an accident. There is a risk
of injury; however, death or serious injury is not possible.
NOTICE
NOTICE
Indicates a situation that could result in property damage. Failure to
follow the safety information associated with this warning could result
in property damage. This signal word is not combined with a warning
symbol.
2.1.2.2 Warning symbols
Warning symbols identify hazardous situations.
Hazard location warning
This warning symbol indicates a hazardous location for which there is
no standardized pictogram. If the hazard is not immediately apparent,
an additional sign with an explanation is added.
2.1.3 Instructions
Mandatory action symbol
This symbol is used in combination with additional information. It is
mandatory to comply with the instructions within the additional
information.
Follow the instructions
This symbol indicates the need to comply with the operating
instructions. Refer to the Instruction manual for information on the
necessary operating instructions.

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2.1.4 Labels
The following warnings are attached to the folding system.
- On the feed table
- On the floor stand

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2.2 Basic safety instructions
The basic safety instructions are the prerequisite for safety
-
oriented
use of the Folding system. Use the basic safety instructions to
provide safety training for your staff. By providing training on the basic
safety instructions, you promote safer behavior by your staff, in turn
enabling you to transfer responsibilities to them.
Intended use
Disregarding the intended use can result in significant property
damage and personal injury.
- Use the Folding system exclusively as specified in section 3.3,
"Intended use".
Qualified and trained personnel
Activities performed on the Folding system by unqualified, untrained
staff can result in significant property damage and personal injury.
- Only qualified and trained personnel may perform activities on
the Folding system.
Changes to the
Folding
system
The manufacturer's product liability applies exclusively to the original
Folding system. Changes to the Folding system lead to new risks
never assessed by the manufacturer. New risks can result in
significant property damage and personal injury.
- Do not make any changes to the Folding system without the
manufacturer's consent.
- Do not manipulate the Folding system components.
Work areas
Messy areas represent an increased accident and injury risk for
personnel.
- Always keep your work area and the area around the Folding
system clean.

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Mandatory reporting of
Folding system
abnormalities
Determining abnormalities with the Folding system but failing to report
them immediately to the responsible department can result in
significant property damage and personal injury.
- Always report abnormalities with the Folding system
immediately to the appropriate department.
Entanglement hazard due to clothing, hair, and jewelry
Untied long hair, loose clothing, and jewelry could be drawn into the
Folding system during folding. This entanglement can result in
significant personal injury.
- Keep the entanglement hazard in mind during folding.
- During operation of the Folding system, keep untied hair, loose
clothing, and jewelry away from the Folding system's manual
paper feed.
Removing parts secured with screws
Removing parts secured with screws (such as covers) can result in
significant property damage and personal injury.
- Do not loosen screws.
- Do not remove parts secured with screws.
Ventilation slots
Inserting objects through the ventilation slots into the Folding system
can result in touching parts under voltage, short circuits, or fire.
- Do not insert any objects though the Folding system ventilation
slots.
Service appointments
Failing to keep service appointments can result in significant property
damage. ROWE will not be held liable for damages caused by missed
service appoints.
- Make sure to keep all service appointments.

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Power connection
Improperly connecting the Folding system to line power can result in
significant property damage and personal injury.
- Operate the Folding system using the power values specified on
the rating plate of the Folding system.
- Connect the Folding system to a grounded socket.
- Do not use extension cords, adapter plugs, or similar
components when connecting to the power supply.
- Never grab the power cable with wet hands.
- Never place or lay objects on the power cable.
- Always keep the plug connection free of dust.
- Always use the power cable delivered with the Folding system.
- Do not damage or modify the power cable.
- Never use a damaged power cable. If the power cable is
damaged, replace it with an original power cable, which you can
purchase from your ROWE sales partner.
- When disconnecting the power cable, always pull the plug out of
the socket. Do not pull on the power cable.
- Disconnect the power plug if you will not be using the Folding
system for more than 2 days.
Shutdown during unusual incidents
Failing to shut down the Folding system during unusual incidents can
result in significant property damage.
- Pull the Folding system power plug from the socket in the
following cases:
- If smoke is coming out of the Folding system or an unusual
odor is detected.
- If the Folding system
is making unusual noises not heard during
normal operation.
- If metal items or liquids (except when used for regular cleaning
and maintenance) get into the Folding system.
- During a thunderstorm.
- During a power failure
- If the power cable or plug is damaged.
- If the Folding system is not functioning normally.

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2.3 Operator responsibilities
2.3.1 Safety regulations
The operator is required:
- to operate the Folding system properly, according to this
manual, to prevent injuries and property damage to the Folding
system. Do not operate the Folding system based on
conjecture. The operator has to provide the Instruction manual.
Always refer to the Instruction manual if there is any doubt
when performing a procedure.
- to comply with all laws and regulations in their most current
version regarding safe operation when setting up the Folding
system.
- to provide lighting that complies with current laws.
- to provide a proper power connection (section 6.2).
- the stability (bearing load) of the floor at the installation site and
along the transport routes under his responsibility has to be
checked.
2.4 Instruction and training
Instruct your staff carefully. Inform your staff about laws and accident
prevention regulations, and on the content of the Instruction manual.
Make sure your staff understand and follow this information.
Check staff on a regular basis to ensure they are aware of safety and
the hazards associated in their work.
- Set a fixed program for providing employee training. Legal
ordinances require training at least once per year, twice per
year if you employ minors. Training should also be a part of
initial orientation before starting work (e.g., for new hires,
transfers, etc.).
- After vacation and other work breaks, instruction and training
can ensure a safe resumption of activities.
- Document the content of training.
- Have participants confirm that they understand the training
content.
- Keep these documents.
Section 2.4.1, "Sample form" contains an example of training subjects
and a form for confirming instruction.

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2.4.1 Sample training form
Training topics for employees Folding system
Example of topics to be covered:
Safety
Basic statutory provisions
Accident prevention regulations
Basic safety instructions
Specialized safety instructions for operating the Folding system
Safety guards on the Folding system
Emergency measures
Operating the Folding system
New Folding system operator experiences since the last round of instruction
New experiences with regard to input materials and aids since the last round of instruction
Experiences with the Folding system
Training confirmation
No. Last name First name Signature
1
2
3
4
5
6
Date Training director
Signature of training director

Folding system description
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3 Folding system description
3.1 Summary
The Folding system is used to fold printed and copied documents.
The Folding system is manufactured using a modular design, and can
be adapted to individual requirements by selecting individual
modules.
The Folding system is available in 3 typical configurations:
- ROWE VarioFold Compact Tablestand
Operating height depends on the table
- ROWE VarioFold Compact Floorstand
Operating height of 31.89 – 39.76 in [810 – 1010 mm].
- ROWE VarioFold Compact Online*
With the VarioFold Compact Tablestand and VarioFold Compact
Floorstand configurations, the document to be folded is fed manually
via the Folding system feed table, and drawn in automatically.
In the VarioFold Compact Online configuration, the document to be
folded is fed directly from the printer to the Folding system.
There are numerous folding programs available for folding
documents, taking into account the various output format sizes.
The document to be folded is folded through the defined movements
of the rollers in the Folding system. Folding takes place transverse to
the feed direction.
The folded document is then conveyed out of the Folding system.
The ROWE VarioFold Compact is fully modular, and can be upgraded
on site with the modules required.
For upgrades with additional modules, please contact our sales team
at
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Accessories in scope of delivery:
- ROWE Installations - CD/DVD - ROM with the following content:
- Installation manual
- VarioFold Compact USB driver
- Calibration chart
- Instruction manual
- FoldManager with ROWE FOLD APP LT
- 24 Volt power supply unit
- Power connection cables (1 CE / 1 UL / 1 GB / 1 CN)
- USB cables
- Printed installation manual
- Printed Instruction manual

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Optional modules
:
Table
2
: Optional modules:
Name Description
Offline Table Feed table including cover for the base unit
Floorstand Height-adjustable floorstand, including front delivery
tray
Online Bridge 1* Small connecting component with multi-speed and
short gap technology, for the shortest document
spacing. Enables folded documents with a binding
margin to be output to the rear delivery tray.
Online Bridge 2* Long connecting component with multi-speed and
short gap technology, for the shortest document
spacing. Enables folded documents with a binding
margin to be output to the rear delivery tray.
Tablestand Space-saving pedestal for operating the VarioFold
Compact on a table with the following minimum
requirements:
51.18” [1300 mm] x 23.62” [600 mm] (width x depth)
and a load-bearing capacity of 198.4 lb, plus the
weight of the Folding system and all selected
modules.
Motorized High
Volume Tray
Electric-powered rear delivery tray for longitudinally
folded and cross folded documents, lowers
automatically. It can fold a document up to 150 m in
length (300P).
In online configurations, folded documents with a
binding margin are output to the front delivery tray.
Rear Delivery Tray Rear wire delivery tray for longitudinally folded and
cross folded documents. In online configurations,
folded documents with a binding margin are output
to the front delivery tray.
ROWE FOLD APP
SE
- Contains the ROWE FOLD APP LT
- Definition of an unlimited number of custom folding
programs
- Package widths:
7” to 12” [180 to 305 mm] (fan)
8.25” to 12” [210 to 305 mm] (cross)
- Fold length for fan fold:
up to 157.48” [4 m]
- Fold length for cross fold: up to 98.43” [2,5 m]
- Allocation of Favorites keys
For further details and exceptions
see chapter 5.10.1 or 5.11.1