Xerox 2750 Printer User Manual

PRINTFOLD
(Synergix) Fold System 40
&
Model 2750
ENGINEERING DOCUMENT FOLDER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Printfold Company, Inc. • 825 North Easton Road • Doylestown, PA 18901 • USA
Tel: 215-345-0800 or 800-DOC-FOLD Fax: 215-348-3031 E-mail: [email protected]
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 Copyright 2002, Printfold Company, Inc.
Document part number: 123635
PRINTFOLD
MODEL 2750
&
SYNERGIX FOLD SYSTEM 40
ENGINEERING DOCUMENT FOLDER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 2
Operating Instructions
Chapter 3
Outline of Folding Mechanism
Chapter 4
System Menu and Key Operator Functions
WARNING
The interlock system is designed to prevent access to
components capable of causing injury. Do not try to defeat any
interlock by taping or otherwise artificially holding it closed.
WARNING
Line voltage (115 or 230Vac) is present at exposed points on the
accordion folder base frame (back of the power entry module,
and at fuses on the power supply board). This applies whether
or not the interlock circuit is intact. Access to these danger points
is prevented by a plastic panel at the rear of the accordion folder,
which must not be removed by other than a qualified service
technician.
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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
General information
There are four variants of the Printfold Model 2750 Folder, each accommodating a specific range of print
speeds:
XES Model 2753
XES Model 2755
XES Model 2757
Synergix Fold System 40
Print speeds up to 5 ips (120 mm/s)
Print speeds up to 6 ips (160 mm/s)
Print speeds up to 8 ips (200 mm/s)
Print speeds up to 10 ips (250 mm/s)
The Printfold 2750 Folder is self-programming, and fully automatic. It turns on automatically when a
document exits the printer/copier, and turns off when the flow of prints ceases. There is no need to figure
the fold pattern for each and every document, nor is it necessary to remember which packet types and
sizes are possible with a given width of media. For example, with few exceptions, the folder can deliver
an 8½” x 11” folded packet from any standard width of printer output from 11” through 36”, including
metric sizes.
Each print is measured as it enters the 2750 Folder, which then determines the appropriate number and
style of folds to produce the desired packet. The folder accepts any mix of prints, in random order. All
prints other than A-size are automatically folded into the selected format, then stacked with the title block
“up and out” (except for Z-fold packets, which exit title block down).
Main components of the Model 2750 Folder
The bridge is pivoted at the rear, allowing the in-feed to be adjusted in height to match most engineering
printers and copiers. It can also be tilted vertically to allow service access to the back of the printer/copier.
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Power entry module / counter / communications port
The power entry module, with on/off switch and main fuse block, is located at the base of the right
accordion side panel. Adjacent to the power entry module are the print counter and communications port,
diagram below. The communications port is a DB9 female type receptacle, configurable for an RS232 or
RS422 link.
4
3
1 Power Entry Module
2 Line Cord Receptacle, for IEC-320
type line cord
3 On / Off Rocker Switch,
I = On
0 = Off
4 Fuse Drawer, 3AG type fuse
5 Linear Feet Counter
6 Communications Port, type DB9-F
5
2
6
1
After initial power-up, or upon the closing of a door or lid, the folder motors operate for a few seconds,
during which time the folder microprocessors perform diagnostic test and check for jam conditions. On
completion of these tests, the folder returns to the standby condition, motors stopped. (The folder
automatically starts up when an incoming print is detected at the leading edge of the bridge.)
Handfeed
Pressing the Handfeed pushbutton switches the 2750 into
hand-folding mode, displaying a
modified list of programs. The
print to be folded is fed into the
rollers at the rear of the folder
(image face-down, title block
leading - centering is not
important, but alignment is).
Receiver Advance
Advances conveyor belts
on High Capacity Print
Receiver, if installed
Folder ON
Models 2753, 2755 and 2757
have similar control panels, with plain
language in place of icons, e.g., MORE
in place of +>
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Indicates a fault/jam
condition, or open cover
Operator’s control panel
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Main control panel
The main control panel is located on top of the tower section of the accordion unit. It comprises five push
buttons for fold selection and service-related functions, a four-line x 20-character display, and additional
push buttons controlling optional features that may or may not be installed. All control functions other than
fold selection are password protected to prevent accidental reprogramming by non-trained persons.
In normal operations the folder will be connected to a host controller and the display will read ONLINE.
Fold selections are made through the host controller. Additionally the host coordinates shut down and job
recovery functions. If a fault occurs, or an interlock is opened (e.g., by removal of a cover panel), the
display indicates the problem's location. Additionally, the technician may use the display to list machine
settings, review recent error conditions, and to actuate various motors and solenoids for setup purposes.
When the folder is not connected to a host controller, the fold programs available to the operator are
shown on the display in groups of four, the current selection being marked with an asterisk.
Handfeed
Pressing the HANDFEED button on the control panel activates the off-line folding system, allowing prints
to be fed by hand into lower set of rollers at the rear of the tower. When the off-line system is active, the
control panel displays fold choices which may differ from those used in on-line folding.
For hand feeding, the print must be image down, with short edge leading. Bookfolding is not possible with
hand feeding.
Receiver Advance
Pressing the green RECEIVER ADVANCE button advances the High Capacity Print Receiver (optional,
except on Fold System 40) for easy removal of the folded prints. Pressing this button also resets the
Receiver full counter. When the High Capacity Print Receiver is installed as an option the key cap is
replaced with a green one.
Note: The folder assumes that all sheets have been removed from the receiver after the button is
pressed. This action resets a software “print counter” used to determine when the receiver reaches a full
condition.
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Bridge
The bridge is the link between printer and folder. Its main functions are determining the media width on
which the incoming document was printed, and providing the means for measuring length of the
document. It also signals the in-feed system to accelerate once the document has left the printer, the
purpose of this being to increase the separation between one document and the next. This allows the
folder to accommodate high-speed printers with small inter-copy gaps.
Instant service access
There is no need to set aside extra space
for access to the printer. The bridge pivots
to the upright position, clearing almost 3’
(90cm) between printer and folder.
Power-off condition
Power-on condition
Automatic document diversion
In the event of a paper jam or power failure,
a solenoid-actuated diverter at the input end
of the bridge swings to the upper position,
diverting documents to the floor,
Stacker/Handfeed
Pressing the Handfeed button on the control panel activates the off-line folding system, allowing prints to
be fed by hand across the top of the accordion folder into the rollers at the rear of the tower, diagram next
page. The tower also enables the flat-sheet bypass, or stacking function. This is selectable in the same
way as a fold program on the control panel (press the button indicated for Stack). In the bypass mode,
the stack diverter at the rear of the bridge is flipped down so that prints exiting the bridge flow through the
tower instead of the accordion folder.
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Print
Upper surface of
accordion folder
Stack diverter in
"fold" attitude
To accordion
folder drum
A
From
bridge
Tower in normal (folding) and
bypass modes
In (A) the underside of the stack
diverter is horizontal, allowing
prints to pass beneath to the
accordion folder. In (B) the diverter
is flipped down by solenoid action.
Both the down-going (manual
feed) and up-going paths may be
accessed for jam clearance when
the tower cover is tilted up as
shown.
Model 2750 in folding mode, accepting print flow on-line from the
printer (through the bridge), or invidual prints through the optional
manual feed slot
Print
Tilt-up
tower
cover
Upper surface of
accordion folder
Stack diverter in
"stack" attitude
From
bridge
B
Model 2750 in bypass mode, diverting all prints from the bridge to
the stacking surface on top of the accordion folder
The handfeed
system is operative
when the push button
on the control panel is
IN and its adjacent
LED shows a steady
green. When a
document is entered
the light flashes. No
further documents
may be entered until
the flashing stops.
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Accordion folding – overview
Standard accordion fold
In the standard accordion fold, all panels other than the final compensating fold are of the same width.
The final or compensating fold of the standard sequence is positioned to give two equal-width panels,
always narrower than the preceding ones unless the document length is an exact multiple of the selected
panel width. Typical panel width selections for non-bookfolded documents are 210mm, 8½”, 9”, 11”,
297mm and 12” (bookfolds and custom packets require different panel widths).
Any length up to 20 panels
Any standard width
up to 36"
L
V
V
S
S
S
S
S
Compensating fold
S
S
L
L
acfoldn.cvs
Two equal-width
compensating panels
of width V
Standard accordion fold packet
Having measured the length of the incoming document, the folder system automatically performs a compensating fold at the end of the
sequence. The two final panels in the standard accordion fold are of the same width, the width being dependant on the amount of length compensation necessary.
Note that the compensating panels may be aligned with either left or right edges of the packet, depending
on the combination of the selected panel width (S) and the overall length of the document. They are
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always narrower than the panel width unless the length of the document - as measured automatically by
the bridge and in-feed system - happens to be an exact multiple of width S.
Bookfolds (accordion folding with binding edge)
For bookfolding, the accordion fold sequence is designed so that the left hand edge of the bottom panel
extends to the left of the pack. The “binding margin” thus formed, typically 1” wide in the US, may be
punched for filing in a binder. Other binding margin selections range from ½” and 2” in ¼” increments.
Printfold Folders provide two complete sets of bookfold programs, Type F and Type B, which differ in
their treatment of short documents ranging from the minimum length of approximately 16” (400 mm)
through 30” (760 mm). The exact limits depend on the bookfold packet width (usually 8½” in the US), and
the binding margin selected. The two programs give identical results with longer documents.
Unlike the standard accordion fold, the bookfold has compensating panels inside the pack. Depending
on the length of the incoming print, there will be either two or four compensating panels as needed to
deliver the correct direction of top and bottom panels (in all but a few special cases, the top panel points
to the right and the binding panel to the left).
Bookfolds, Type F (Favor “F”ront)
In a Type F bookfold, priority is given to a full top panel measuring 8½” (US models) less the binding
margin. The final, bottom-most panel extends to the left of the package to form the binding margin.
However, the bottom panel may not necessarily be the full 8½“ unless the document is of sufficient
length. The top panel is always full width, usually 7½” in the US.
Bookfolds, Type B (Favor “B”ack)
In the Type B bookfold, priority is given to the final, bottom-most panel, which is always full-width (usually
8½” in the US). All other panels are narrower than the final, thus providing a binding edge. The top panel
is a full panel less the binding margin, provided the document is of sufficient length for both the top and
bottom panels to be full size.
Type F bookfold packet
The Type F bookfold gives priority to
the top (front) panel.
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Type B bookfold packet
The Type B bookfold gives priority to
the bottom (back) panel.
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Crossfolding – overview
The accordion folded document is transferred to the crossfold section, which performs either one or two
crossfolds depending on the media width (this being the longer dimension of the accordion fold).
Crossfolded packets are delivered to a receiving tray at the side of the folder. The crossfold section may
also be programmed from the operator’s control panel to eject the accordion-folded document to the rear
receiving tray without further folding – an automatic function for oversize drawings.
Two packet orientations
Folded print packets come in two basic orientations, portrait and landscape. The portrait, vertical style is
the more traditional, and is used almost exclusively in European and certain other non-US markets.
Landscape, horizontal folding is increasingly popular, especially in the US, because the resulting packet
is easier to file.
Two fold styles
Printfold Folders are capable of folding portrait and landscape packets in either of two ways, Z-fold or Cfold, diagram below.
cs&zs.cvs
C-folds handle easier than Z-folds
C-fold packets can be filed with only one edge showing, and are therefore
easier to sort through and retrieve. The Folder can be programmed for either
Z- or C-folds, but some user surveys show a preference for the latter.
The Z-fold packet (otherwise known as a DIN-fold) is the more conventional, but it suffers from the
disadvantage that it always has an outgoing flap of paper that snags on other documents. It can be
awkward to retrieve from a file. Additionally, Z-folding is not possible with some document sizes and
orientations.
C-fold packets, a feature exclusive to Printfold folders, handle easier than Z-folds because they sit in the
file with only one edge showing, and can therefore be sorted through much faster.
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Key facts about fold programs
•
•
•
Orientation of the document as it enters the folder is important!
The standard document feed orientation, SEL, is defined as “image up, title block leading, Short Edge
Leading”.
The “other” orientation, LEL, defined as “image up, title block trailing, Long Edge Leading”, is
increasingly used in electronic printing installations having the ability to rotate images in software
(unlike analog machines, in which the copy orientation is established by the original). This allows, for
example, a D-size (22” x 34”) image to be printed on 34” wide media with a linear feed of only 22”,
compared with the 34” feed necessary in the SEL orientation. LEL thus enables greater production
rates. The downside of LEL, however, is in the restrictions it places on document folding programs.
The words “Landscape” and “Portrait” are the key to understanding what happens in the folder.
For SEL documents …
For LEL documents …
Landscape means wide accordion panels, Portrait means narrow accordion panels
Landscape means narrow accordion panels, Portrait means wide accordion panels
SEL = standard feed direction
Image up, title block leading,
short edge leading
PRINTER/
PLOTTER
Document
FOLDER
selfeed.cvs
LEL = non-standard feed
direction
Image up, title block trailing,
long edge leading
PRINTER/
PLOTTER
Document
FOLDER
lelfeed.cvs
•
The folder automatically determines orientation by first classifying media width, e.g., the D/A1 group
from 22” to 24”, then measuring feed length from leading edge to trailing edge. For this example, if
the feed length so measured is less than 19”, the document’s orientation is assumed to be LEL.
(Standard prints whose long dimension fits the D/A1 media group have short dimensions of 17” =
ANSI D, 420mm = A1, and 18” = Architectural D.). If the measured feed length exceeds 19”, the
document is assumed to be SEL.
•
Note that the width classifying system recognizes a media width as belonging to a particular group. It
doesn’t measure it specifically. This is not an issue with SEL fold programs, which are highly flexible,
and can deliver neatly folded packets from practically all combinations of length and width. LEL
programs are less flexible, but are capable of equally neat folding provided the document size
approximates a standard sheet in the dimensional group (ANSI, Architectural or Metric) for which the
folder is programmed.
•
No matter what media width, document size, or orientation, the accordion folder will pass documents
without folding unless the feed length is 3¼” greater than the selected panel width for accordion
folding (210mm, 8½”, 9”, 11”, 297mm or 12”).
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•
The accordion folder has a capacity of 20
panels of 20lb (75 gsm) bond, less with heavier
media. With a panel width of 12”, this allows a
maximum foldable feed length of 240”.
Accordion folding ceases at panel number 20,
and any trailing portion of the document is
passed unfolded.
•
The maximum number of panels of 20lb (75
gsm) bond that can be accordion folded and
crossfolded is usually 12, corresponding to a
document length of 144” with 12” panels.
•
•
•
The standard dimension of bookfolds is 8½” x
11” overall, with a 1” binding edge of 1”. Other
binding edge widths from ½” through 2” may be
selected by the service technician.
The maximum document length for bookfolding
is 120” with 20lb (75 gsm) bond.
Width sensors at input end of bridge
Sensor status determines document width. For example, if
sensor PS3 is activated and the others not, the width must
be greater than 15½” and less than 21” (this implies 17”,
18”, or 420mm media widths). Note that the width
classifying system is just that, no more. It recognizes a
document as belonging to a particular group, but doesn’t
identify it specifically.
Note: When communications with a host is enabled the folder receives media width information
directly from the controller overriding the bridge sensing system. If the printer does not
accurately record a roll width, the error will be delivered to the folder and may result an
improperly folded document or jam.
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Main features of the 2750 folding system
•
A length measurement system in the bridge between printer and folder automatically allows the
accordion folder to deliver equal-width compensating panels, usually aligned with the trailing edge of
the document. The same system ensures that the overall width of a bookfold is always 8½”, no matter
what the document length. (Overall width of a metric bookfold is 210 mm.)
•
A crossfold section capable of making two folds in the same direction to create a re-entrant, C-folded
packet. The crossfold section can also be configured for Z folding (DIN packets). However, C-fold
packets are preferred by most users because of their easier handling and neater appearance.
•
An accordion folding section with built-in inverter to accommodate non-standard print orientations,
such as C-size or D-size sheets exiting the printer with long edge leading (title block trailing). By
flipping the accordion-folded packet upside down before it enters the crossfold module, the inverter
causes the title block to appear in the normal position on the folded packet.
•
A by-pass system that feeds unfolded documents to a waist-high stacking surface on top of the
accordion and crossfold sections. Maximum stack height is approximately 1”, equivalent to over 200
sheets of 20 lb (75 gsm) bond paper. The tower also includes a convenient hand feed slot for off-line
folding, located waist-high at the rear of the diverter tower.
•
Communications connectivity to a host controller/printer.
Options available
•
A remote keypad option that allows the folder controls to be sited near the scanner, or other system
component.
•
An optional High-Capacity Folded Print Receiver that allows up to 175 E-size or A0 folded prints to be
stacked on an external conveyor. Note: This feature is standard on the Fold System 40.
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Chapter 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
After installation ...
Your Printfold installer will have demonstrated how the folder operates with your printer or copier,
showing how the bridge can be pivoted vertically for access to the rear of the printing system, and also
how, in the event of a folder jam, documents are diverted to avoid a build-up of paper at the printer exit.
Model 2750 Folder (operator’s side)
Features to note ... The bridge, shown
here locked down in the operating
position, so that documents exiting the
printer/copier flow into the bridge; the
tower (raised section at center) which
passes unfolded documents from the
bridge to the stacking surface formed
by the folder lids; the operator’s control
panel (upper surface of tower), with
push-buttons and LEDs; the removable
catch-bin which receives folded packets
from the crossfolder, and; the rear
receiving tray for accordion folded
documents exiting the folder without
crossfolding (not shown in photo).
The Printfold Model 2750 Folder is self-programming, and so automatic in operation that there is really
very little for the operator to do. The folder turns on automatically when a document enters the bridge,
and turns off (times-out), when the flow of prints ceases. There is no need to figure the fold pattern for
each document, nor is it necessary to remember which fold types and sizes are possible with a given
width of media. All you have to do, as the operator, is select the desired style of fold from the control
panel, and empty the catch bin from time to time.
For an overview of the folder the user is referred to Chapter 1, which introduces the various fold
possibilities and illustrates the folder’s key features.
4
0 0 0 3 1 9
3
Power entry panel
(1) Power entry module
(2) Line cord receptacle (IEC-320)
(3) ON/OFF rocker switch: 1 = ON, 0 = OFF
(4) Fuse drawer (3AG type)
(5) Linear Feet counter
(6) Communications port (DB9-F)
5
2
6
1
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Handfeed
Pressing the Handfeed pushbutton switches the 2750 into
hand-folding mode, displaying a
modified list of programs. The
print to be folded is fed into the
rollers at the rear of the folder
(image face-down, title block
leading - centering is not
important, but alignment is).
Receiver Advance
Advances conveyor belts
on High Capacity Print
Receiver, if installed
Folder ON
Models 2753, 2755 and 2757
have similar control panels, with
plain language in place of icons,
e.g., MORE in place of +>
Indicates a fault/jam
condition, or open cover
Operator's Control Panel
Synergix Fold System 40
Operator’s controls
The push-buttons on the operator’s control panel are “soft-programmed”, which means they are used for
a number of tasks including selection of the fold program to be applied to incoming prints. The folder
firmware includes over 50 fold programs (“tables”), up to 20 of which may be quickly accessed by the
operator using the push-buttons. (The fold programs are listed in Chapter 4, and also in the Fold
Directory. A separate set of up to 20 programs for hand feeding is also provided.
In most cases the folder is connected to a host controller through its serial interface and when the folder
is powered up the display will read ONLINE. If the folder is not connected to a host or the
Communications mode is not set to “Normal” the control panel displays the first four fold programs
selected for your folder, as in the example below:
1:
2: *
3:
4:
8.5 x 11
8.5 x 11
9 x 12
8.5 x 11
PORT C
LAND C
PORT Z
BkaZ
8½” x 11” C-folded packet, portrait style
8½” x 11” C-folded packet, landscape style
9” x 12” Z-folded packet, portrait style
8½” x 11” book-folded packet (Z fold only)
In this sample display, fold program #2 is active, which means the folder will fold every incoming print
(other than A-size sheets) into 8½” x 11” landscape packets.
If more than four fold programs have been selected for your installation, press the MORE button to
display.
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If you inadvertently leave the fold display mode, as in the above example, you will be in one of several
password-protected modes not normally accessible to the operator. To return to the fold display mode,
press MORE as many times as it takes to present “Quit” as one of the display options, then press
the appropriate button.
Start-up
1. Turn on the Power switch on the power entry panel (press I). You should immediately hear the sound
of motors and rollers running - these are the bridge rollers, accordion/tower infeed/exit rollers, and the
fold rollers in the crossfolder.
•
If not, there is no ac power connected to the folder, or there is a jam condition, in which case the
location of the jam should be indicated on the control panel.
•
If there is a jam condition, clear it as described on pages 2-6 and following, then reset the system
to restore power (see below).
•
If the folder remains inoperative, and ac power is connected, check the fuse(s) in the power entry
module.
•
If the problem lies elsewhere, request service technician assistance; or, if you are a specially
trained operator, remove the crossfolder rear panel and check the fuses on the power printed
circuit board located on the floor of the accordion folder.
2. Select the desired packet style. See Fold Selection below.
3. If you wish prints to exit the folder as flat sheets, select STACK to divert prints up through the tower
onto the stacking surface formed by the accordion folder lid.
WARNING
The manual infeed rollers and the stacker outfeed rollers at the rear of
the tower rotate continuously when the folder is running. In the stacking
mode, with unfolded prints accumulating on top of the accordion folder,
take care not to allow prints to be backed up into the infeed roller. This
will cause a serious jam condition. Prevent it by making sure the
accessory plate closes off the in-feed slot when you are not hand feeding
prints.
Fold Selection – Host controller
The fold selection methods available depend on the level of integration between folder, printer and printer
controller. In most cases the folder will be part of an integrated system and the desired fold program will
be selected at the host controller (See the operator’s guide(s) for the host system). This method of fold
selection can be overridden by changing the Communications mode.
Choices are listed in the Communications mode sub-menu on the control panel (first select System
Menu, then Communications mode).
NORMAL mode – integrated system
In the NORMAL mode, the folder operates under the control of a host computer, typically the Printer
Controller. Any of the supported communications protocols may be used to select fold programs, and
control the folder in shutdown and job recovery functions. The folder uses sheet size information provided
by the controller to minimize the number of compensating panels in bookfold-style programs. With the
Generic Folder Interface (GFI) the folder control panel displays the message ONLINE. With the FX
interface the control panel displays ONLINE followed by the fold programs assigned to P1, P2 and P3.
Except for Handfeed and Receiver Advance → (optional, except Fold System 40)), local 2750 controls
are disabled in NORMAL mode.
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The communications protocol in effect is determined by the firmware installed in the folder, and by the
Host parameter in the Parameters menu.
USE KEYPAD FOLDS mode – integrated system
In this mode the control panel on the folder is used to select the fold program, overriding fold selections
made elsewhere. All other communications features remain in effect, including shutdown and job
recovery functions, and sheet size transmission.
In the USE KEYPAD FOLDS mode, the control panel displays up to four fold choices, the current
selection being marked with an asterisk (in the diagram above: *8.5 x 11 LAND C = an 8½” x 11” packet,
landscape format, with C-style crossfold). The fold choices are factory-assigned to specific fold banks
from a set of over 100 programs resident in the 2750 firmware (fold bank examples: 0 = USA, 1 = DIN, 3
= France). Fold banks may be edited on-site at any time by trained service technicians.
To change the fold program selection press the button number indicated on the display. If the desired
program is not visible, press the +> button as necessary to scroll through the list. If the operator selects
something other than the fold display mode, password protection ensures that the folder settings cannot
be altered inadvertently.
On-line programs
Hand feed programs
Page 1
1: STACK
2: 8.5x11
LAND C
3: 8.5x11
PORT C
4: 9x12
LAND C
Page 2
1: 9x12
PORT C
2: 8.5x11
BkF1.00
3: 8.5x11
BkB1.00
4: 8.5x11
MIXED C
Page 3
1: 9x12
MIXED C
2: 8.5
FANFOLD
3: 7080/85
8.5x11
4: System Menu
Page 1
1: 8.5x11
LAND C
2: 8.5x11
PORT C
3: 9x12
LAND C
4: 9x12
PORT C
Page 2
1: 8.5
FANFOLD
2: 9.0
FANFOLD
3: 11.0
FANFOLD
4: 12.0
FANFOLD
Page 3
1: System Menu
NOTE: Hand feed prints face
down, with title block leading
NONE mode – communications inoperative
The NONE mode applies to stand-alone folders, or to integrated systems in which the serial connection to
the folder is not functioning. Fold program selection is identical to that described above in USE KEYPAD
FOLDS.
Fold Selection – Standalone
When the folder is not connected to a host, the fold selection is made through the folder control panel
with an asterisk (in the diagram above: *8.5 x 11 LAND C = an 8½” x 11” packet, landscape format, with
C-style crossfold).
Reset procedure
The 2750 folder automatically resets itself once a jam or other fault condition has been corrected, and the
covers have all been replaced to complete the interlock circuit. When the last cover is replaced you will
hear the sound of motors and rollers running, provided a fault condition is no longer present, in which
case the control panel will indicate the fault location.
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Manual document feeding
In its normal “on-line” mode of operation the 2750 automatically processes documents passed from the
printer. The 2750 also allows off-line operation, accepting hand-fed documents for folding. Because the
width measuring system in the bridge is inactive when the folder is off-line, hand folding has limitations
which do not apply to on-line operation:
•
•
Bookfolding is not possible.
•
All documents are treated as “SEL” (Short Edge Leading), and should be entered that way: for
example, a 22” x 34” print should be hand-fed with the 22” edge leading. There is nothing to stop you
feeding it long edge first, but this gives unpredictable results and should be avoided.
•
Neatness of the folded packet depends on the operator. If the document is skewed as it enters the
infeed slot, the skew will multiply with each accordion fold to give an undesirable fan effect. This
means that care must be taken, particularly with documents over 50” (1.25m), to square up the
leading edge of the document.
The final fold in the on-line process delivers two equal-width panels. In the manual mode the last
panel is simply the surplus resulting from accordion folding, ranging in width from 3½” (90mm) to the
selected accordion panel width.
Stacker outfeed slot
Manual infeed slot
Accordion
folder lid
When hand feeding not in use, push the accessory plate forward to
close off gap between accordion folder lid and in-feed rollers
Rear of diverter tower, showing stacker/off-line components
Handfeed Mode is invoked by pressing the HANDFEED Button on the Operator Control panel sending a
signal to the host controller that the folder is off-line and unavailable for processing a job. The user will
not be allowed to enter Handfeed Mode while the folder is processing a job or if the folder has received a
sheet coming command from the host signaling the start of a new job. Attempts to invoke Handfeed Mode
under these circumstances will result in an audible beep.
If the folder is not connected to a host controller be sure the printer is inactive and the last print has exited
the folder before invoking Handfeed Mode. When the Handfeed Mode is active, the bridge diverter will
disengage, creating a barrier to incoming prints. Prints exiting the printer will fall to the floor below the
bridge. Be sure to deselect hand feeding when the handfeed operation is completed.
Once the folder has entered Handfeed Mode, the display will show the available fold programs with an
asterisk indicating the active program. Note that the button-to-program assignments may vary from those
available on-line. This is a key operator or technician setup.
If an attempt is made to handfeed and the HANDFEED push-button is not depressed, a warning
beep will sound.
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HAND
FEED
HANDFEED light off - hand feed program not initiated
HAND
FEED
HANDFEED light on steady - folder is ready to accept a print
HAND
FEED
HANDFEED light flashes - folder is currently folding a print
To begin hand feeding ...
1. If applicable to your system, check the printer controller/host computer to make sure no prints are
queued to the folder.
2. Press the HANDFEED button. If a fold is in process or a sheet coming command has been set by the
controller an audible beep will sound and the HANDFEED button must be pressed again when the
system is clear. At this point the LED is a steady green and the folder is ready for hand feeding.
3. On the operator’s control panel, press the appropriate push-button to select the desired packet size
and style.
4. Slide the accessory plate back from the infeed slot.
5. Turn the document face down, positioned so that the title block is nearest to the infeed slot.
6. Keeping the document square to the infeed rollers, slide it gently forward until the infeed sensor
energizes the drive system.
During the folding process, the HANDFEED green LED on the operator’s control panel flashes, indicating
that the system is busy. Do not try to hand feed another document until the light stops flashing.
Hand feeding a document
Center the document in the infeed slot, then
feed it slowly forward until engaged by the
rollers.
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There are two parameters available to the service technician to customize the hand feeding process to
suit individual operator preferences:
•
Handfeed delay: Determines the amount of time that the infeed sensor is covered before the tower
rollers pull the document in. The delay is selectable from 0 through 10 seconds (2 seconds is the
default condition). Some users prefer a longer delay to allow more time to square up the document.
•
Handfeed ramping time: This is the “oops” provision. It determines the time the operator has
available, after the tower rollers begin to turn, to pull the print out without causing an error condition.
Exiting Handfeed Mode ...
Once hand feeding jobs are completed, press the HANDFEED button to return the folder to online
operation. The LED will go out and the display will return to its previous state – normally ONLINE. Any
print jobs sent to the controller while the folder is in Handfeed Mode are stored and begin automatically.
Notes:
1) While the folder is in Handfeed Mode, it will appear as a “Finisher Error” to the print controller.
2) If the folder is left idle in Handfeed Mode for 10 minutes it will automatically return to Online
Mode.
3) If power is cycled while the folder is in Handfeed Mode, it will return to Online Mode on power-up.
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Jam conditions
If a paper jam occurs in the folder, the folder attempts to process sheets within the folding system before
stopping. The diverter at the front of the bridge then flips up, closing the bridge entrance, and diverting
documents to the floor under the bridge.
A jam condition is signaled by an audible alert (beep), and by the ERROR LED on the operator’s control
panel.
Clearing a jam
General note
When any door or other chassis cover is opened or removed, all electric motors and mechanical
components capable of causing injury are immediately disabled, whether or not a jam condition exists.
Power will be restored only when the jam condition (if any) is cleared, and all doors/covers are replaced.
WARNING
The interlock system is designed to prevent access to components
capable of causing injury. Do not try to defeat any interlock by taping or
otherwise artificially holding it closed. In the event that the service
interlock override switch is left on, the folder will emit a beep every 30
seconds.
WARNING
Line voltage (115 or 230Vac) is present at exposed points on the
accordion folder base frame (back of the power entry module, and at
fuses on the power supply board). This applies whether or not the
interlock circuit is intact. Access to these danger points is prevented by a
plastic panel at the rear of the accordion folder, which must not be
removed by other than a qualified service technician.
The following sections deal with jam clearing in specific locations signaled by the display on the
operator’s control panel.
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BRIDGE and BRIDGE EXIT
Raising the bridge lid
Release the lid by rotating the center
catch counter clockwise.
Raise the bridge lid.
1. If the document is visible ...
2. ... and has not entered the accordion folder, open the bridge lid by disengaging the catch in the
center of the forward rail, then pull the document clear in the normal direction of print flow. Close and
lock the bridge lid.
... and is partially within the accordion folder, open the bridge lid then pull the document back out of
the accordion folder. Close and lock the bridge lid. (If the folding process had begun before the jam
occurred, it may be necessary to clear the paper from the accordion folder, see “Accordion Fold”
below.)
3. If the document is not visible, close and lock the bridge lid, then raise the bridge to the vertical
position.
Unlocking the bridge
A knurled knob on the right side of the tower,
adjacent to the operator’s control panel, holds
the bridge in the down position. Rotate the
knob clockwise two or three turns to release
the bridge, then gently raise the bridge as
shown.
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Raising the bridge
The bridge is a precisely manufactured
assembly. DO NOT use it as a seat or step,
and DO NOT slam the bridge into its down or
up positions! When returning the bridge to the
down position, allow the bridge to engage
gently the fixed stops inside the tower, then
turn the knurled knob to lock the bridge in
place.
4. Remove the document from the accordion folder in-feed rollers. If that isn’t possible, see “Accordion
Folder” below. Lower and lock the bridge.
TOWER
To clear jams in the tower, use the recessed center handle to open the tower cover, then swing the inner
sheet metal components GENTLY up to expose the hand feed and stacking paper paths. Clear all paths
of paper, then close the tower to restart the folder.
Access to the tower
The entire upper section of the tower hinges
open for access. Please handle it with care.
DO NOT allow it to slam open or closed!
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ACCORDION FOLDER
1. Raise the accordion folder lid.
Accordion folder lid in raised
position
2. Raise the upper drum guide shell (clam shell), exposing the folding drum.
Use the “jog” feature …
You can clear paper through the infeed
rollers under power. Press the MORE button
on the control panel to display System Menu,
then press 1. Select Infeed Jog, forward or
reverse as necessary.
Opening the upper “clam shell”
The clam shell is released by rotating the
butterfly knob at center one quarter turn.
3. If the document is visible, and one end is free, pull it clear of the drum. Close and lock the clam shell,
then close the accordion folder lid.
4. If the document is not visible, or if it cannot be grasped easily, engage the crank handle provided in
the drum faceplate.
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Raising the drum faceplate shutter
The drum faceplate is mounted on the drum
shaft at the end nearest to the operator’s
control panel.
The crank handle could cause serious injury if engaged in the drum
faceplate while the folder is operating. Springs on the crank hand pins
and shutters over the drum ends are designed to prevent this. Do not try
to defeat these safety features.
Ejector springs on crank handle
Use the “jog” feature …
You can clear paper through the infeed
rollers under power. Press the MORE
button on the control panel to display
System Menu, then press 1. Select Infeed
Jog, forward or reverse as necessary.
Using the crank handle to rotate the drum
Open the faceplate shutter, then engage the
crank handle. Because the crank handle is
spring loaded, constant pressure is required to
hold it in place.
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5. Rotate the drum in either direction to free one end of the document. Grasp and remove the
document. Close and lock the clam shell, then close the accordion folder lid.
6. If the document cannot be removed as described above, it may be caught beneath the folding drum.
This will require trained assistance. If you are qualified to perform this service, proceed as follows:
‰
‰
‰
‰
Switch off the folder at the power entry panel, then remove the power cord.
Raise the upper section of the crossfolder.
Remove the rear panel of the crossfold section.
Remove the hitch pin from the locating tongue between accordion and crossfold sections.
You are about to enter an area where line voltage
(115 or 230Vac) is present unless you have
REMOVED THE POWER CORD.
CROSSFOLDER
Crossfolder latches
The upper section of the crossfolder is locked
in place by latches on either side of the
chassis. To release the upper section, press
gently down on one corner at the rear of the
unit, then press the plunger as shown.
Release the other latch in the same way.
Gas springs weaken with
age. Prop up the upper
section of the crossfolder
safely by other means if
you feel that the gas
springs do not support it
adequately.
Upper section of the crossfolder in
raised position
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When replacing
the rear panel,
take care not to
damage the
interlock switch.
Crossfolder rear panel
Remove the rear panel for access to the
lower section of the crossfolder, including
the hub for the crank handle used to clear
jams.
Unplug the power cord before
unhitching the crossfolder.
Unhitching the accordion and cross folder
Once the hitch pin has been removed, the crossfolder may be
detached from the accordion folder. The lower clam shell is
then accessible through the rear of the accordion folder. The
lower clam shell, and its center lock, is identical to the upper.
4. Open the lower clam shell and remove the document.
5. Close and lock the lower clam shell, then reattach the crossfold section to the accordion folder.
6. Replace the hitch pin to lock the crossfold and accordion fold sections, then lower and lock the upper
section of the crossfolder, and replace the rear cover.
CROSSFOLD TRANSFER
NOTE: It is normally not necessary to remove the cover from the upper section of the crossfolder. This is
for service access only.
Press the two crossfolder latches, then raise the upper crossfold section. Observe the safety
precaution. Remove the document, then close and lock the upper section.
CROSSFOLD POCKET and CROSSFOLD EXIT
1. Open the upper crossfold section.
2. Remove the rear panel.
3. If the fold packet is caught in the upper nip rolls, and enough of it is exposed, grasp it and pull upward
to remove. You may need to use the crank handle, turning it clockwise. Be sure there are no torn
pieces of paper remaining in the upper nip rolls.
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When replacing
the rear panel,
take care not to
damage the
interlock switch.
Crank handle engaged in crossfold roll
4. After clearing the jam, remove and stow the crank handle, close and lock the upper section, then
replace the rear panel.
5. If the document is not caught in either pair of nip rolls, it should be possible to ease the document
down through the open slot at the bottom of the crossfold pocket, or, using the crank handle, out into
the catch bin. Be sure there are no torn pieces of paper remaining in the crossfold pocket. After
clearing the jam, close and lock the upper section, then replace the rear panel.
Crossfold pocket
INTERLOCK OPEN
This indicates that one or more of the interlock switches (circuit breakers) is not engaged, a condition
caused by doors, lids, etc., not being fully closed. The display on the operator’s control panel indicates
where the problem lies.
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SYSTEM ERROR
The operator’s display indicates which type of system error has occurred. If calling for service, note for
the technician the four-digit error code. If the error code is no longer shown on the keypad, use the recent
error list under the system menu. SYSTEM MENU → MORE → RECENT ERRORS
But first … repeat the jam clearing procedure, checking for objects that may be causing any of the paper
sensors in the folder to be in the “on” condition (meaning that some fragment of a document may still be
present). Close all covers. Powering the machine off and on does not clear a fault condition. Note that the
display maintains a log of the previous 21 error conditions.
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Chapter 3
OUTLINE OF FOLDING MECHANISM
Section 1: The Accordion Folder
In-feed rollers
Fold rolls
Folding drum
Incoming
document
Edge detecting sensors
In-feed and accordion folding components
Paper gates (“flippers”), and other items have been removed for clarity.
The accordion folder comprises a pair of in-feed rolls, and a folding drum that works together with two fold
rolls. A document entering the folder passes through the bridge and into the in-feed rolls, which push the
document into contact with the folding drum. Sensors located at the fold rolls detect the leading edge of
the document and this information is used to control the folding drum in the first phase of the folding
program.
1
[1] Initial phase of the folding program
The incoming document is pushed forward by the infeed document and is captured by the lower fold roll.
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B
2
A
[2] Panel measuring phase
A measured length of the document is taken up by the
folding drum.
At the start of the process the drum turns counter-clockwise [1], taking the document through the lower
fold roll, then stopping at the point [2], where the distance between the leading edge of the document (A)
and the upper fold roll (B) equals the accordion panel width chosen by the operator. At this point the drum
reverses [3].
B
C
3
[3] Drum reversal develops a loop
The document continues to be advanced by the in-feed
rolls at the same time as it is being driven backward by
the drum
A
The loop (C) caused by the in-feed rolls and drum driving in opposite directions expands to the point
where it is trapped by the upper fold roll, thus making the first fold.
C
B
4
A
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[4] Completion of the first fold
Pressure of the fold roll on the drum makes a sharp
crease at point C.
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The drum continues to rotate clockwise, stopping at the point [4], where the distance between the folded
edge (C) and the lower fold roll again equals the selected accordion panel width. At this point the drum
reverses [5], this time developing a down-going loop (D) which in turn becomes trapped by the lower fold
roll to make the second fold.
C
B
5
D
A
[5] Starting the second fold
Again, the opposing drives of drum and in-feed rolls
cause a loop, this time in the other direction.
The clockwise/counter-clockwise sequence then repeats until the entire document is folded, the last fold
being positioned (in the standard accordion fold program) to deliver two equal-width compensating
panels.
S
S
L
L
Two equal-width
compensating panels
of width V
Accordion fold compensating panels
These may be aligned with either the left or right edges of the packet, depending
on the combination of panel width, S, and the overall length of the document.
The end panels of the accordion fold are narrower than the selected panel width (S), unless the length of
the document - as measured automatically by the bridge and in-feed system - happens to be an exact
multiple of width S.
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Document inversion
For most documents the accordion folding procedure is exactly as described above. (Bookfolds require a
modified form of accordion folding.) In the first phase of the standard procedure [1], the leading edge of
the document is deflected downward to make contact with the folding drum. Certain document types
require the document to be deflected upward in the first phase, this being necessary to present the
packet with title block in the correct orientation relative to the crossfold blades. Inversion of the leading
edge in this way applies to certain documents, such as those with title block trailing and long edge
leading (“LEL” orientation, Chapter 4).
Other document types require another form of inversion in which the entire accordion folded packet is
flipped upside down before entering the crossfold section. This procedure, again necessary for title block
positioning, is accomplished at the end of the folding sequence by reversing the drum through one almost
complete revolution, thus inverting the packet as it exits the accordion folder.
Section 2: The Crossfolder
Once the accordion sequence is completed, the folded packet exits to the rear of the accordion fold
section and then enters the crossfold section. If no crossfold has been called for, the accordion folded
packet is propelled to the rear of the crossfold section and is then ejected into the rear receiving tray. If
crossfolds are required, the packet is arrested at the rear of the crossfold section by a guide fence which
maintains the packet at right angles to the upper crossfold blade.
Upper crossfold blade
Accordion
folded packet
Upper
crossfold
fold
rolls
Packet shifts
left-right
[1] First crossfold action
The accordion-folded packet is precisely located
under the crossfold blade, which is then “fired”
downward by solenoid action. Some fold programs
call for the upper blade to act as a diverter, like the
lower blade in [2].
When stopped by the guide fence, the accordion folded packet is driven from left to right to position it
under the blade, which then makes the first crossfold by driving the packet downward into the upper
crossfold fold rolls [1].
If only one crossfold is called for [2], the lower crossfold blade acts simply as a diverter, pushing the
descending packet through the lower crossfold fold rolls, and then out to the crossfold receiving tray at
left (viewed from the rear of the crossfold section).
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Fold #1pushes
the packet down
To receiving
tray
Lower
crossfold
fold rolls
Lower crossfold
blade acts as
diverter
[2] Single crossfold mode
The lower crossfold blade remains stationary, deflecting
the cross-folded packet out to the receiving tray.
If a second crossfold is required [3], the packet descends a calculated distance past the fold rolls, and is
then pushed into the rolls by forward motion of the crossfold blade. The double folded packet then exits to
the crossfold receiving tray.
After fold #1, packet
descends into
position for fold #2
To receiving
tray
Lower crossfold
blade pushes
packet into crossfold rolls
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[3] Double crossfold mode
The lower crossfold blade fires to the left by solenoid
action, pushing the packet into the fold rolls, thus
making the second fold.
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Chapter 4
System Menu and Key Operator Functions
Operator’s control panel
The operator’s control panel displays which fold tables the folder is currently configured to
perform and also will display an error code in the event of an error. There are also many
diagnostic tools available from the control panel. The last item always displayed along with the
operator selectable folds is called the System Menu.
When the display reads ONLINE, press any of the keys directly below the display to access the
System Menu.
When selecting System Menu, 9 additional choices are available:
Communications – Sets the communications port mode: 1 = on line (folder accepts fold
commands from the host controller); 2 = use keypad (folder overrides commands
from elsewhere); 3 = none (comms port disabled); 4 = loop back test (used to
test the comms port). Selecting 3 or 4 on a Max 200 system will result in the
need to cycle power on the Max 200.
Infeed Jog Fwd (forward) – Drives the accordion infeed motor forward about ½
revolution to assist in clearing infeed jams.*
Infeed Jog Rev (reverse) – Reverses the accordion infeed motor about ½ revolution to
assist in clearing infeed jams.*
Parameters – Displays the operating parameters of the folder. Changes can only be
made by a technician entering the appropriate password.
Device Test – Allows the Key Operator the ability to energize all of the solenoids and
some of the motors for diagnostics. Up to two items can be energized for up to
15 seconds before the folder automatically shuts that item off, except for motors,
which won’t automatically be shut off. WARNING: Repeated on cycles of
certain solenoids without allowing for cooling time may lead to failure of the
solenoid and/or the circuit board. This setting is only available when the Key
Operator password is active.
Assign Folds – Assigns a fold table from the master fold table list to a location on the
keypad for the operator to access for online folding. Changes can only be made
if the Key Operator password is active.
Assign Handfeeds – Assigns a fold table from the master fold table list to a location on
the keypad for the operator to access for offline folding (hand feeding). This list
is limited as not all fold tables are available when hand feeding. Changes can
only be made if the Key Operator password is active.
Recent Errors – Displays the error codes of the last 21 errors recorded, with an
indication of how many prints had successfully been processed by the folder
between errors. The list can be cleared if the keypad password is active.
Stack Sensor – Displays the state of stack exit sensor, 0 = blocked and 1 = clear.
Quit – Returns the display back to the operator fold selections or ONLINE.
* Jog functions are only available when the error light is on and the interlocked doors are closed.
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Passwords
Certain menu items displayed on the control panel are password protected for the KEY
OPERATORS and TECHNICIAN ONLY. Untrained persons adjusting parameters can cause a
great deal of damage to the folder. For each of these, the user will be prompted to enter the
password. Use the number 1 button (up) until the appropriate number is reached, then press the
number 3 button (set/enter). You now have access until either of two events occurs: Power to the
folder is cycled on/off; or, a 10 minute interval passes with the keypad in the operators fold
selection (default) mode. In either event, the keypad will return to a locked state requiring re-entry
of the password.
The Key Operator Password can be obtained from your service technician.
System Menu
Page 1
1: Communications mode
2: Infeed jog Fwd
3: Infeed Jog Rev
4: Parameters
Page 2
1: Device Test
2: Assign folds
3: Assign handfeeds
4: Recent errors
Page 3
1: Stack sensor
2: Quit
Jam clearance – drives infeed motor forward
Jam clearance – drives infeed motor in reverse
Substitutes for an LED. Displays the status of the photosensor at the tower exit: 1
= open (no paper present), 0 = covered (paper detected).
Communications mode
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1: NORMAL = Normal printer/folder communications
2: USE KEYPAD FOLDS = Overrides Controller fold selections, but maintains communications
(e.g., for job recovery)
3: NONE = Serial port disconnected (comms OFF)
4: LOOPBACK TEST = Communications test
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1: Quit
Jog functions
These are accessible to the operator - no password required.
Parameter viewing and modification
Viewing - unrestricted access
Modification - technician only
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Device test
Accessible only to the Key Operator and technician
Device Test allows the Key Operator or technician to exercise independently several of the
folder’s key functions.
Page 1
1: BRIDGE DIVERT
2: STACK DIVERT
3: UPPER FLIPPER
4: LOWER FLIPPER
Page 2
1: PULLBACKS
2: SHIFT WHEELS
3: BACKSTOP
4: VERT. BLADE
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1: HORIZ. BLADE - H
2: HORIZ. BLADE - L
3: AC MOTOR
4: STP SHIFT (L)
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1: STP SHIFT (R)
2: STP PULLBACKS
3: COUNTER
4: Quit
Diverter solenoid at front of bridge
Diverter solenoid at back of bridge
Upper flipper solenoid
Lower flipper solenoid
Pullback solenoid
Both shift solenoids at same time
Backstop solenoid
Vertical blade solenoid
Lower crossfold (pocket) blade clutch
Non-functional
Crossfold roller drive
Drives crossfold shift system to left (viewed from printer)
Drives crossfold shift system to right (viewed from printer)
Drives both pullback stepper motors
Press to increment mechanical counter
Return to the main display
The crossfold stepper motors may be run at the same time as their related solenoids are
energized. For example, select STP–Shift (L) to run the shift stepper motor in the left-hand shift
direction, then press +> as needed to display Shift Wheels. Now press the indicated button to
energize the shift solenoids with the stepper motor still running. Press +> again to return to STPShift (L). In a similar way, the pullback stepper motors can also be run at the same time as the
pullback solenoid is energized.
NOTE: Only two solenoids can be energized at any one time. Solenoids automatically time-out
after 15 seconds to prevent over-heating – which can also be caused by repeatedly re-energizing
them without a pause to allow cooling.
Fold Selection and Editing (Assign folds, Assign handfeeds)
Accessible to the Key Operator and technician
These functions allow the Key Operator to add/delete fold programs, and to modify bookfold
binding margins, etc.
Although there are approximately 70 different fold programs stored in the folder firmware, a given
user will be interested in only a few of them. The most popular programs have been collected into
groups, called Fold Banks, each containing up to 10 programs, see Section 9. The programs
included in each Fold Bank are targeted to the local conventions of a specific geographic market.
Select the appropriate Fold Bank number from the Parameters list under the System Menu. This
action loads the set of programs contained in the Fold Bank to NVRAM, which in turn provides a
program list to the operator’s control panel, and also makes the same list available to the Host
Controller. NOTE: This action loads the handfeed menu as well as the on-line folding menu. Fold
banks can only be changed by the technician.
Once the Fold Bank has been selected, the NVRAM program list available at the operator’s
control panel and the host controller may be edited. This allows programs to be added, or deleted
by the Key Operator to simplify the selections available to the user. But note that the Fold Bank
itself is in firmware and cannot be changed. Editing is confined to the list in NVRAM.
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To edit the operator’s program list, select Assign Folds from the SYSTEM MENU. The control panel
displays:
Fold Menu: #2
Fold Table: Number
Description
1: Change 4: Quit
NOTE: “Table” = Program number in the folder firmware, see Section 9.
The #2 menu selection is the first one available for editing because the first selection is always
STACK, which cannot be changed. To change or delete the selection press 1. The control panel
displays:
1:
2:
3:
4:
Set By Fold Table #
Choose from List
Remove from Menu
Quit
If you do not know the “table” (fold program), or do not have Section 9 available, press the 2
button to enter the list, then scroll through to select (press 1 to “Add”). To delete the current fold
program from the Fold Bank, press the 3 button (this does not erase the program from the
firmware). Press 4 to return to the previous display.
The maximum number of fold programs that can be included in the operator’s program list
(NVRAM) is 20.
Recent errors
Displays the last 21 fault conditions, and the number of prints successfully passed between
events. Event #1 is the most recent. Example:
Event #
1.
2.
3.
Error code
Quantity
0042 (occurred after) 1957 (prints passed since previous event)
0010
4350
F142
5128
Activity counters
1. Mechanical counter
The mechanical (electromagnetic) counter situated below the power switch records
linear feet.
2. Software sheet counter
In addition to linear feet displayed by the mechanical counter, the folder also keeps
track in software of the number of sheets ("clicks") processed. This is displayed in
the Parameters menu as follows (two lines due to display limitations):
SHEETS (Ks)
SHEETS (1s)
1 4 8 7 = 1,487,000
305
305
Total
1,487,305
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721p (Synergix) Fold System 40 & XES 2750 Series fold tables
Table
Display
No.
Hand
Description
Feed?
0
STACK
No fold, flat sheet stack on top of accordion folder cabinet
1
8.5 X 11 LAND C
Yes
8½" x 11" landscape packet with C style crossfold
2
8.5 X 11 PORT C
Yes
8½" x 11" portrait packet with C style crossfold
3
8.5 X 11 PORT Z
Yes
8½" x 11" portrait packet with Z style crossfold
4
Reserved
5
8.5 X 11 MIXED C
Yes
8 ½” x 11” Mixed, SEL - Portrait, LEL - Landscape
6
8.5 x 11 MIXED C
Yes
8½" x 11" packet, C-style crossfold, portrait or landscape depending on size and
orientation "B", "D" size - portrait "C" , "E" size - landscape
7
Reserved
8
9 X 11 LAND C
Yes
9" x 11" landscape packet with C style crossfold
9
9 X 12 LAND C
Yes
9" x 12" landscape packet with C style crossfold
10
9 X 12 PORT C
Yes
9" x 12" portrait packet with C style crossfold
11
9 x 12 PORT Z
Yes
9" x 12" portrait packet with Z style
12
9 X 12 MIXED C
Yes
9” x 12” mixed, SEL - Portrait, LEL - Landscape
13
9 x 12 MIXED C
Yes
9" x 12" packet, C style crossfold, portrait or landscape depending on print size and
orientation "B", "D" size - portrait "C" , "E" size - landscape
14
7.5 x 10 PORT C
Yes
7½" x 10" portrait packet with C style crossfold, for insertion in mailers
15
7080/7085 FOLDS - 8.5
X 11
No
Emulation of 7080/7085 Z folds for ANSI B and ANSIC, others to bookfold Type F, 7 ½”
panels, 1" binding margin, Z crossfold
16
7080/85 FOLDS –
9 X 12
No
Emulation of 7080/7085 Z folds for ARCH B and ARCH C, others to bookfold Type F,
8 ½” panels, 1" binding margin, Z crossfold
17
7.5 FANFOLD
Yes
7½" panels, accordion fold only
18
10.0 FANFOLD
Yes
10" panels, accordion fold only
19
8.5 FANFOLD
Yes
8½" panels, accordion fold only
20
9.0 FANFOLD
Yes
9" panels, accordion fold only
21
11.0 FANFOLD
Yes
11" panels, accordion fold only
22
12.0 FANFOLD
Yes
12" panels, accordion fold only
23
Reserved
24
8.5 x 11 BkF Z 0
No
Bookfold Style F, 8 ½” panels, 0" binding margin, Z crossfold
25
8.5 x 11 BkF Z 0.50
No
Bookfold Style F, 8" panels, ½" binding margin, Z crossfold
26
8.5 x 11 BkF Z 0.75
No
Bookfold Style F, 7¾" panels, ¾" binding margin, Z crossfold
27
8.5 x 11 BkF 1.0
No
Bookfold Style F, 7 ½” panels, 1" binding margin, Z crossfold
28
8.5 x 11 BkF Z 1.25
No
Bookfold Style F, 7¼" panels, 1¼" binding margin, Z crossfold
29
8.5 x 11 BkF Z 1.50
No
Bookfold Style F, 7" panels, 1½" binding margin, Z crossfold
30
8.5 x 11 BkF Z 1.75
No
Bookfold Style F, 6¾" panels, 1¾" binding margin, Z crossfold
31
8.5 x 11 BkF Z 2.00
No
Bookfold Style F, 6½" panels, 2" binding margin, Z crossfold
32
8.5 x 11 BkB Z 0.50
No
Bookfold Style B, 8" panels, ½" binding margin, Z crossfold
33
8.5 x 11 BkB Z 0.75
No
Bookfold Style B, 7¾" panels, ¾" binding margin, Z crossfold
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34
8.5 x 11 BkB 1.0
No
Bookfold Style B, 7 ½” panels, 1" binding margin, Z crossfold
35
8.5 x 11 BkB Z 1.25
No
Bookfold Style B, 7¼" panels, 1¼" binding margin, Z crossfold
36
8.5 x 11 BkB Z 1.50
No
Bookfold Style B, 7" panels, 1½" binding margin, Z crossfold
37
8.5 x 11 BkB Z 1.75
No
Bookfold Style B, 6¾" panels, 1¾" binding margin, Z crossfold
38
8.5 x 11 BkB Z 2.00
No
Bookfold Style B, 6½" panels, 2" binding margin, Z crossfold
39
Reserved
40
Reserved
41
210 x 297 PORT C
Yes
210 x 297mm portrait packet with C style crossfold
42
210 x 297 LAND C
Yes
210 x 297mm landscape packet with C style crossfold
43
DIN 824 TYPE B
No
Bookfold Style F, 190mm panels, 0mm binding margin, tab, Z crossfold, 297 mm, title
block leading
44
DIN 824 TYPE C
Yes
45
Endless fold style 210mm panels, Z crossfold, 297mm, title block leading
Reserved
46
210 x 297 BkF Z 0mm
No
Bookfold Style F, 210mm panels, 0mm binding margin, Z crossfold, title block leading
47
DIN 824 TYPE A
Yes
Bookfold Style F, 190mm panels, 20mm binding margin, Z crossfold
48
210 x 297 BkF Z 30mm
No
Bookfold Style F, 180mm panels, 30mm binding margin, Z crossfold
49
210 x 297 BkF Z 40mm
No
Bookfold Style F, 170mm panels, 40mm binding margin, Z crossfold
50
7080/85 FOLDS –
210 x 298mm
No
Emulation of 7080/7085 Z folds for DIN sizes, 190mm panels, 20mm binding margin, Z
crossfold
51
AFNOR
No
AFNOR fold program
52
53
Reserved
ERICSSON
No
54
Special fold program to Ericsson specifications, title block leading
Reserved
55
190 FANFOLD
Yes
190mm panels, accordion fold only
56
210 FANFOLD
Yes
210mm panels, accordion fold only
57
297 FANFOLD
Yes
297mm panels, accordion fold only
58
INV DIN 210 x 297
No
210 x 297mm portrait packet for Inverse DIN drawing format, Z crossfold
60
ANSI-ARCH MIX
No
Special mixed fold table
61
INV AFNOR
No
210 x 297mm portrait packet for Inverse AFNOR drawing format
62
7.5 x 10 LAND C
No
59
Reserved
63
7½" x 10" portrait packet, C crossfold
Reserved
64
8.5 x 11 LAND C
No
8½" x 11" landscape packet, special for AZ Public Service
65
9 x 6 / 9 x 12 MIX
No
Special 9" fan fold with either 6" or 12" crossfold depending on roll size, for insertion in
mailers, etc.
67
210 x 297 BkF Z 0mm
#2
No
Bookfold Style F, 210mm panels, 0mm binding margin, Z crossfold, title block trailing
68
DIN 824 TYPE A #2
No
Bookfold Style F, 190mm panels, 20mm binding margin, Z crossfold, title block trailing
69
ERICSSON #2
No
Special fold program to Ericsson specifications, title block trailing
70
INV DIN 20mm
No
Bookfold fold program for Inverse DIN drawing format, 20mm binding margin, title block
leading
71
INV DIN 190 x 297
No
190 x 297mm portrait packet for Inverse DIN drawing format
66
Reserved
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72
DIN 824 TYPE B #2
No
Bookfold Style F, 190mm panels, 0mm binding margin, tab, Z crossfold 297 mm, title
block trailing
73
DIN 824 TYPE C #2
Yes
Endless fold style 210mm panels, Z crossfold 297mm, title block trailing
74
Reserved
75
Reserved
76
Reserved
77
8.5 BkB FAN 1.00
No
Bookfold Style B, 7½" panels, 1" binding margin, accordion fold only
78
Reserved
79
Reserved
80
8.5 BkF FAN 1.50
No
Bookfold Style F, 7" panels, 1½" binding margin, accordion fold only
81
Reserved
82
Reserved
83
8.5 x 11 LAND (ALP)
No
84
8.5 x 11 BkB 1.50 AP
No
85
8½" x 11" landscape packet, special for Air Liquid Products
Bookfold Style B, 7" panels, 1½" binding margin, special for Alabama Power
Reserved
86
PECO FOLD MIX
No
Special program for PECO
87
Reserved
88
Reserved
89
Reserved
90
Reserved
91
8.5 x 11 MIX (PGE)
No
Special program for PGE
92
9 x 12 Bk CUST (92)
No
Reserved
Fold Banks
FOLD BANK 0 (common US sizes)
Position
1
Fold
Table
0
2
Display
Description
STACK
No fold, flat sheet stack on top of folder cabinet
1
8.5 x 11 LAND C
8½" x 11" landscape packet with C style crossfold
3
2
8.5 x 11 PORT C
8½" x 11" portrait packet with C style crossfold
4
9
9 x 12 LAND C
9" x 12" landscape packet with C style crossfold
5
10
9 x 12 PORT C
9" x 12" portrait packet with C style crossfold
6
27
8.5 x 11 BkF 1.0
Bookfold Style 1 (F = Favors Front), 7 ½” panels, 1" binding margin, Z crossfold
7
34
8.5 x 11 BkB 1.0
Bookfold Style 2 (B = Favors Back), 7 ½” panels, 1" binding margin, Z crossfold
8
5
8.5 X 11 MIXED C #1
8 ½” x 11” Mixed, SEL - Portrait, LEL – Landscape
9
12
9 x 12 MIXED C #1
9” x 12” Mixed, SEL - Portrait, LEL – Landscape
10
19
8.5 FANFOLD
8½" panels, accordion fold only
11
15
7080/7085 FOLDS 8.5 X 11
Emulation of 7080/7085 Z folds for ANSI B and ANSI C, others to bookfold
Type A, 7 ½” panels, 1" binding margin, Z crossfold
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FOLD BANK 1 (common European sizes)
Position
1
Fold
Table
0
2
Display
Description
STACK
No fold, flat sheet stack on top of folder cabinet
47
DIN 824 TYPE A
Bookfold Style 1 (F = Favors Front), 190mm panels, 20mm binding margin, Z
crossfold
3
43
DIN 824 TYPE B
Bookfold Style 1 (F = Favors Front), 190mm panels, 0mm binding margin, tab, Z
crossfold 297mm
4
44
DIN 824 TYPE C
Endless fold style 210mm panels, Z crossfold 297mm
5
46
210 x 297 BkF Z
0mm
Bookfold Style 1 (F = Favors Front), 210mm panels, 0mm binding margin, Z
crossfold
6
53
ERICSSON
Special fold program to Ericsson specification
7
56
210 FANFOLD
210mm panels, accordion fold only
8
57
297 FANFOLD
297mm panels, accordion fold only
FOLD BANK 2 (special French/European sizes)
Position
1
Fold
Table
0
2
73
Display
Description
STACK
No fold, flat sheet stack on top of folder cabinet
DIN 824 TYPE C #2
Endless fold style 210mm panels, Z crossfold 297mm, title block trailing
3
58
INV DIN 210 x 297
Special AFNOR LIKE fold program, title block leading
4
51
AFNOR
Special AFNOR fold program
5
68
DIN 824 TYPE A #2
Bookfold Style 1 (F = Favors Front), 190mm panels, 20mm binding margin, Z
crossfold, title block trailing
6
72
DIN 824 TYPE B #2
Bookfold Style 1 (F = Favors Front), 190mm panels, 0mm binding margin, tab, Z
crossfold 297 mm, title block trailing
7
56
210 FANFOLD
210mm panels, accordion fold only
8
57
297 FANFOLD
297mm panels, accordion fold only
9
69
ERICSSON #2
Special fold program to Ericsson specification, title block trailing
10
67
210 x 297 BkF Z
0mm #2
Bookfold Style 1 (F = Favors Front), 210mm panels, 0mm binding margin, Z
crossfold, title block trailing
11
48
210 x 297 BkF Z
30mm
Bookfold Style 1 (F = Favors Front), 180mm panels, 30mm binding margin, Z
crossfold
12
55
190 FANFOLD
190mm panels, accordion fold only
13
41
210 x 297 PORT C
210 x 297mm portrait packet with C style crossfold
14
42
210 x 297 LAND C
210 x 297mm landscape packet with C style crossfold
15
49
210 x 297 BkF Z
40mm
Bookfold Style 1 (F = Favors Front), 170mm panels, 40mm binding margin, Z
crossfold
16
70
INV DIN 20mm
Special AFNOR LIKE Bookfold fold program, 20mm binding margin, title block
leading
17
71
INV DIN 190x 297
Special AFNOR LIKE fold program
18
61
INV AFNOR
210 X 297 mm packet, inverse AFNOR drawing format
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Folder Error Messages
Message
0010
Definition
Interlock open.
(On model 2750, location
unidentified)
Location or type of error
A door or panel is open. If no specific item is listed
on the display, then the electronics cannot detect
the interlock, possibly due to a faulty interlock or an
open circuit in the interlock cable.
0011
Bridge lid open (2750 only)
0012
Tower door open (2750 only)
0014
Accordion lid open (2750 only)
0015
Crossfold left latch open (2750 only)
0016
Crossfold right latch open (2750 only)
0017
Rear door open (2750 only)
001F
Crossfold infeed interlock (2750 only)
0020
Unexpected sheet at PS7.
Bridge exit jam.
0021
Sheet arrival overdue at PS7.
Bridge jam.
0022
Bad sheet width at PS1.
Bridge infeed jam.
0023
Sheet arrival overdue from printer;
missing sheet detected.
GFI- Trailing edge did not reach bridge input sensor
(PS0) in time.
(2750 only)
FX- Leading edge did not reach bridge exit sensor
(PS7) in time.
Sheet may have fallen on the floor or the be stuck in
the printer.
0024
Unexpected sheet at PS1.
Bridge infeed jam.
0025
Sheet arrival overdue at PS1.
Bridge infeed jam.
0031
Sheet arrival overdue at PS16.
Bridge exit jam.
0042
Unexpected sheet at PS8.
Stack exit jam.
0043
Sheet arrival overdue at PS8.
Stack exit jam.
0044
Sheet arrival overdue at PS16.
Hand feed jam.
0050
Unexpected sheet at PS19.
Accordion exit jam.
0051
Sheet arrival overdue at PS19.
Accordion drum/exit jam.
0052
Unexpected sheet at PS16.
Accordion infeed jam.