Xerox SquareFold Trimmer Module User manual

SquareFold®Trimmer Module
User Guide
Version 1.0
November 2008

Xerox Corporation
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Building 218
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Table of contents
Overview 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Identifying the components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Main components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Paper path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Square Fold Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Trimmer Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Hints and tips 10
Printing full-page images on booklets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Follow these tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Problem solving 12
Jam clearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Fault Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Technical data 18
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Physical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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SquareFold Trimmer User Guide 1
The SquareFold Trimmer Module is an optional finishing
device that is used in conjunction with another optional
finishing device that contains a booklet maker.
Overview
The SquareFold Trimmer Module:
Receives the booklet from the booklet maker area of the•
finisher,
Flattens the booklet spine, thereby reducing the•
booklet’s thickness and giving it the appearance of a
perfect-bound book, and
Trims/cuts away the face (edge) of the booklet,•
resulting in a neat finished edge.
Introduction
SquareFold Trimmer Module
Tip: Always refer to the Hints and Tips section of this manual
before using the SquareFold Trimmer Module. The Hints and
Tips section provides valuable information about setting up
your jobs, which in turn ensures the best possible output for
your print/copy jobs.
Note 1: The booklet is assembled and stapled in the booklet
area of the finisher; therefore, the booklet enters the
SquareFold Trimmer Module already assembled. Any
adjustments to the image of the original and its
p
lacement on the booklet
p
age must be done either from
the machine’s UI or from your print driver.
Note 2: You may want to run one or more test prints/copies
before running larger jobs.

Overview
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5.
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2.
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3.
4.
3.
5.
4.
The main components consist of the following:
Top Left Cover: Open this cover to remove paper jams. The
square fold mechanism is found in this area.
Top Right Cover: Open this cover to remove paper jams. The
trimming mechanism is found in this area.
Important!: The top covers cannot be opened during normal
operation or when the machine is idle. The covers can be
opened only when an indicator is lit (refer to page 4) and a
j
am/fault occurs within the S
q
uareFold Trimmer Module
.
Booklet Output Tray: This tray receives square-fold booklet
output from the finisher.
Trimmer Waste Container: Collects scrap/waste from the
trimmer. Pull open to remove and dispose of trimmer waste
scraps.
Identifying the components
Main components
Control Panel: The Control Panel consists of a mimic display,
buttons, and various indicator lights. The control panel is
discussed in more detail on page 4.

Overview
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3. 5. 6.
4.
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2. 3. 5.
4.
6.
The booklet leaves the booklet area of the finisher and enters
SquareFold Trimmer Module.
Once the booklet spine reaches the square fold area, the
booklet is clamped and the square-folding operation begins.
The booklet is flattened and the spine squared according to
the square-fold setting indicated on the control panel.
For detailed information on each of Square Fold settings,
refer to page 6.
After the booklet is flattened and the spine squared, it is
moved to the trimmer area.
The booklet then moves to the exit area where it is
transported to the Booklet Output Tray.
Paper path
The Booklet Exit sensor (in the SquareFold Trimmer Module)
detects the lead edge (spine) of booklet and moves the
booklet to square fold area.
Based on the finished booklet size, the booklet is moved
until the trail edge reaches the trimmer cutter.
The trail edge is trimmed/cut (based on the finished
booklet size entered for the Trimmer Mode Setting).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
a.
b.
6.
Tip: Booklets exiting/leaving the SquareFold Trimmer
Module may contain trim remnants/scraps from the
p
reviously trimmed booklet. This is due to static electricity
build-up and is normal. If booklets contain trim
remnants/scraps, simply remove and discard them.

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1a.
1b.
1c.
1d.
1. 2.
2a. 2b.
2c.
2d.
3.
3a.
3b.
3c.
3d.
The Control Panel consists of the following:
Fault indicators: These indicators light when a fault or jam
occurs in either a particular area of the SquareFold Trimmer
Module or in the finisher:
Control panel
This indicator lights when a jam occurs as the booklet is
leaving the exit area of the finisher.
This indicator lights when a jam occurs in the square
fold area.
This indicator lights when a jam occurs in the trimmer
area.
This indicator lights when the Trimmer Waste Container
is pulled out or when it is full.
Trimmer functions: This area of the control panel contains
the following:
2.
1.
1b.
1c.
1d.
Trimmer power indicator: This lights when the Trimmer
Mode is on.
Trimmer on/off button: Press this button to switch
on/off the Trimmer Mode.
2a.
2b.
Tip: If one of these indicators (1a, 1b, 1c) is lit, the top
covers can be opened, and the jam/fault cleared; otherwise,
during normal operation or when the machine is idle, the top
covers cannot be opened. For information on jam/fault
clearance, refer to page 12.
1a.

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3. Square Fold functions: This area of the control panel
contains the following:
Square Fold power indicator: This lights when the
Square Fold Mode is on.
Square Fold on/off button: Press this button to switch
on or off the Square Fold Mode.
Settings button: Press this button to adjust the Square
Fold setting; refer to 3d.
Square Fold Setting: Select the desired setting; these
settings are discussed in more detail on page 6.
3a.
3b.
3c.
3d.
Up/down buttons: Press the up or down button to
adjust the Trimmer Mode setting; refer to 2d.
Trimmer Mode Setting: This displays the trimmer
setting in millimeters. The trimmer setting is based on
the final output booklet size and is adjustable. This is
discussed in more detail on page 8.
2c.
2d.

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Overview
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2.
3.
4.
5.
The Square Fold Settings are found on the SquareFold
Trimmer Module control panel. The settings can be switched
on or off based on user preference. When the settings are
switched on, you can select one of five options depending on
your requirements for the finished booklet job:
+2: Use this setting when you want the most amount of
pressure applied to the spine of the booklet. The more
pressure applied to the booklet, the more square the booklet
spine will be. +2 is the greatest amount of pressure that can
be applied to the booklet.
Additionally, you may want to select this setting when your
finished booklet is five pages or less and on heavier weight
paper (200 g/m² or greater).
+1: Use this setting when you want a greater amount of
pressure applied to the spine of the booklet, but not as much
pressure as the +2 setting uses.
Square Fold Settings
5.
4.
3.
2.
1.
Auto: This is the machine default setting and is used for
most jobs.
-1: Use this setting when you want less pressure applied to
the spine of the booklet. The less pressure applied to the
booklet, the more rounded the booklet spine will be.
-2: Select this setting when your finished booklet is five pages
or less and on lighter weight paper (100 g/m² or lower). -2 is
the least amount of pressure that can be applied to the
booklet.
Choose the setting that best fits your needs for the booklet
output.
Note: You may want to run one or more test prints/copies
before running larger jobs.