FP DF 970 / DF 980 Instruction manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FOLDER

DUPLO FOLDER

DF-980

DF-970

Original instructions

Be sure to read this manual prior to use.

Please leave this manual at the site of use for easy reference.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Duplo product.

Be sure to read this manual prior to using the product.

After reading, leave the manual at the site of use for easy reference whenever questions related to the product arise in the future.

Symbols

In this manual, several symbols are used to indicate important warnings. Please make sure to read instructions accompanied by these symbols. These symbols have the following meanings.

Describes instructions which must be followed in use.

Be sure to read the instructions to avoid problems due to incorrect operations.

Indicates supplementary or useful information.

Describes names of related items and supplementary instructions.

Trademark

The product name and company name used in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.

For North America

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions

In this manual, operations and handling of the unit which are hazardous are described using the following marks to prevent personal injury or property damage to the user and others.

Ignoring this mark could result in the possibility of serious injury or even death.

Ignoring this mark could result in the possibility of injury or physical damage.

This mark indicates a “Warning” or “Caution”.

A graphic may be shown inside the mark to describe the warning or caution more specifically.

This mark indicates a forbidden action.

A graphic may be shown inside the mark to describe the forbidden action more specifically.

This mark indicates actions that must be performed.

A graphic may be shown inside the mark to describe the action to be performed more specifically.

Power supply

• Make sure the power supply used is always within the following range.

Power supply : 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

• When you power other appliances from the same AC outlet, make sure that the combined power consumption does not exceed the power supply capacity.

Rated current (Rated power) : 1 to 0.5 A (88 W)

Use only the power supply voltage specified on the main nameplate.

Using other voltages could result in a fire or an electrical shock.

Make sure that the combined power consumption of the appliances to be connected does not exceed the capacity rating of the power outlets or plug receptacles.

Exceeding the capacity rating could cause the power outlets, plug receptacles, or power extension cords to overheat and catch a fire.

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Safety Precautions

Operating environment

Operate this unit in the following environment.

• where the temperature range is between 5 and 35°C/41 and 95°F (-10 to 50°C/14 to 122°F in storage)

• where the humidity range is between 20 and 80% RH (10 to 90% RH in storage, however no condensation)

• which is not subject to direct sunlight

• which is reasonably free from dust

• which is subject to little or no vibration

• which is free from air-borne salt

• where there are no harmful chemicals

• where the unit is not exposed to water

Keep this unit and the power cord away from heaters and heater vents.

Excessive heat could melt the cover or power cord covering, and result in a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not place metal objects or vessels containing liquids on top of the unit.

The entry of any metal object or liquid could result in a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not insert any metal or easily-combustible object inside this unit.

This could result in a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not use flammable sprays inside or near the unit (e.g. when cleaning the unit).

Such flammable gas may ignite and cause a fire or combustion.

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Do not install this unit in a location where there is excessive humidity or where contact with water is possible.

Poor choice of location could result in deterioration of the insulation, a fire or an electrical shock.

Install this unit on a level, stable stand or floor, with sufficient space around it.

Failure to do so could result in the unit overturning and causing injury.

Disconnect the power plug from the power outlet before attempting to move this unit.

Failure to do so could result in power cord damage, a fire or an electrical shock.

Always disconnect the power plug from the power outlet when the unit is not to be used for an extended period.

Failure to do so could result in a fire due to leakage current if the insulation should deteriorate.

Safety Precautions

Maintenance / others

Do not damage the power cord or power plug.

Do not scratch, alter, bend, twist, pull or place heavy objects on the power cord or power plug.

This could result in damage, a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not touch the power switch with wet hands.

Otherwise electric hazards may occur.

Do not remove the cover or back panel.

This unit contains high-voltage components that could cause an electrical shock.

Do not disassemble, modify or repair this unit.

There is a danger of fire, electrical shock or injury.

Contact your dealer when repairs are necessary.

If any foreign object such as metal or liquid should enter this unit, immediately turn the unit off at the power switch and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.

Failure to do so could result in a fire or an electrical shock.

Contact your dealer immediately.

Before cleaning this unit, turn the unit off at the power switch and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.

Accidental operation of the unit during cleaning could result in injury.

If the unit emits smoke, unusual heat or unusual odors, immediately turn the unit off at the power switch and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.

Failure to do so could result in a fire or an electrical shock.

Contact your dealer immediately.

Remove any dust that accumulates on the power plug prongs and the surface of the plug from which the prongs extend.

Accumulated dust could result in a fire.

Always grip the plug when disconnecting the power plug from the power outlet.

Forcibly pulling on the power cord could cause damage, resulting in a fire or an electrical shock.

Do not touch or insert foreign objects into any rotating part during operation.

This could result in injury.

Because of its structure, there are tiny protruding objects inside the unit. Be careful when putting your hand inside the unit.

This could result in injury.

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Safety Precautions

WARNING / CAUTION labels

"WARNING" and "CAUTION" labels are pasted on the machine to ensure user safety.

Do not remove or change them.

When the labels become dirty or are lost, be sure to contact your dealer for a new one.

When DF HAND FEED KIT (option) is attached:

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Contents

Contents

Safety Precautions .............................................i

Power supply .................................................................................i

Operating environment ...........................................................ii

Maintenance / others .............................................................. iii

WARNING / CAUTION labels ................................................. iv

Chapter 1

Before Operation

1. Features ................................................... 1-1

2. Setting Up the Machine ......................... 1-1

2-1. Before installation ...................................................1-1

2-2. Accessories .................................................................1-2

2-3. Installation procedures .........................................1-3

2-4. Connecting power cord ........................................1-6

2-5. Checking operations ..............................................1-6

3. Names and Functions of

Components ............................................ 1-7

3-1. External parts ............................................................1-7

3-2. Internal parts (Paper ejecting section) ............1-8

3-3. Internal parts (Top cover section) .....................1-9

3-4. DF HAND FEED KIT (Option) ..............................1-10

4. Names of Control Panel .......................1-11

5. Screen Descriptions .............................1-13

5-1. Top screen ................................................................1-13

5-2. Menu screen ............................................................1-14

5-3. Stopper adjust screen ..........................................1-16

5-4. Operation on the menu screen .......................1-16

5-5. Classification of buzzer sounds ........................1-17

6. Paper Types and Sizes ..........................1-17

Paper that cannot be used with this machine .........1-17

7. Handling Paper .....................................1-18

7-1. Paper used ................................................................1-18

7-2. Precautions on stacking paper ........................1-18

8. Options ..................................................1-19

8-1. DF HAND FEED KIT (Only for EU) .....................1-19

8-2. DF GUIDE UNIT .......................................................1-19

8-3. DF CROSS FOLD UNIT (DF-970) .......................1-19

9. Workflow ...............................................1-20

Chapter 2

Basic Operation

1. Turning On/Off the Power ..................... 2-1

1-1. Turning on the power ............................................2-1

1-2. Turning off the power ............................................2-1

2. Stacking the Paper ................................. 2-2

2-1. Before stacking paper ............................................2-2

2-2. Stacking paper ..........................................................2-2

3. Standard Folding of Standard Paper .... 2-4

4. Storage of Machine ............................... 2-9

Chapter 3

Advanced Operation

1. Correcting Folding Misalignment ......... 3-1

1-1. Adjustment the folding misalignment in the right and left direction ................................................................3-1

1-2. Adjustment the folding misalignment in the up and down direction ...........................................................3-3

1-3. Deformed folding ....................................................3-6

2. Standard Folding of Non-Standard

Paper ........................................................ 3-7

3. Custom Folding ....................................... 3-8

3-1. Operation ....................................................................3-9

3-2. Using the registered data ...................................3-10

3-3. Locking the registered data ..............................3-11

3-4. Clearing the registered data .............................3-11

3-5. Registering the folding value directly while processing ................................................................3-12

4. Cross Fold ..............................................3-12

4-1. Cross fold of standard paper .............................3-13

4-2. Cross fold of non-standard paper ...................3-19

4-3. Cross fold paper at the desired folding position ......................................................................3-20

5. Using Special Paper ..............................3-20

5-1. Art paper, coated paper ......................................3-20

5-2. Rough paper, recycled paper ...........................3-22

5-3. B7, A7, A6 size paper ............................................3-22

6. Changing the Stacker Roller Height ...3-23

7. Stacking the Folded Paper ..................3-23

8. Function Setting ...................................3-24

8-1. Thick paper mode .................................................3-24

8-2. Thin paper mode ...................................................3-24

8-3. Interval function (DF-980 only) ........................3-25

8-4. Double-feed detection setting

(DF-980 only) ...........................................................3-26

8-5. Stacker roller adjustment ...................................3-28

8-6. Operation mode settings ...................................3-30

8-7. Test feed setting .....................................................3-31

8-8. Power saving setting ............................................3-32

8-9. Alarm setting (DF-980 only) ..............................3-33

8-10. Detection OFF setting .........................................3-34

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8-11. Default setting ........................................................3-35

8-12. Idling setting ...........................................................3-36

8-13. Tone setting .............................................................3-37

8-14. mm/inch setting ....................................................3-38

Chapter 4

Using the DF HAND FEED KIT

1. Applicable Paper and Folding Mode .... 4-1

1-1. Paper to be used ......................................................4-1

1-2. Folding modes ..........................................................4-1

2. Staples ..................................................... 4-2

2-1. Usable staplers ..........................................................4-2

2-2. Usable staples ...........................................................4-3

2-3. Stitching with stapler .............................................4-3

3. Placing the Cross Fold Guide ................. 4-4

4. Operation ................................................ 4-4

5. Canceling the Manual Feed Mode ........ 4-7

6. Correcting Folding Misalignment ......... 4-8

6-1. Adjustment the folding misalignment in the up and down direction ...........................................................4-8

6-2. Adjustment the folding misalignment in the right and left direction ................................................................4-8

6-3. Abnormal folding ....................................................4-8

7. Manual Feed Timing Setting ................. 4-9

Chapter 5

Cleaning the Machine

1. Cleaning paper feed rings and folding rollers ............................................................................5-1

2. Cleaning the LCD .....................................................5-2

3. Cleaning the stacker belt......................................5-2

4. Cleaning the sensor ................................................5-3

5. Cleaning the paper separator.............................5-5

Chapter 6

Trouble Guide

1. Error Code ............................................... 6-1

1-1. Warning error ............................................................6-1

1-2. Motor error .................................................................6-1

1-3. Paper jam error .........................................................6-2

1-4. Errors requiring a service call ..............................6-2

2. Paper Jam ................................................ 6-3

2-1. Paper feed ring .........................................................6-3

2-2. Folding roller .............................................................6-3

2-3. Folding plate..............................................................6-4

2-4. Ejecting section ........................................................6-5

3. Troubleshooting ..................................... 6-6

Chapter 7

Appendix

Specifications ................................................ 7-1

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Chapter 1 Before Operation

1. Features

• This machine is designed to fold paper into six popular folding modes.

Chapter 1 Before Operation

Single fold Double fold Irregular accordion fold-out

Letter fold Accordion-fold Gate fold

• Use the cross fold lever to fold single folded paper further into standard folding.

* : To perform cross fold with the DF-970, the DF CROSS FOLD UNIT (option) is needed.

• Use the DF HAND FEED KIT (option) to bind and fold at maximum three sheets of paper simultaneously.

2. Setting Up the Machine

2-1. Before installation

• Do not fall down the folding plates. Make sure the folding plates are not subject to shock. Otherwise, the folding plates may damage, resulting in poor folding accuracy.

• The machine may make loud sounds while operating according to the processing speed and paper used due to its paper-folding mechanism.

• Be sure to move this machine with the bottom surface of this machine held by two persons.

1-1

Chapter 1 Before Operation

2-2. Accessories

[1] [2] [3] [4]

[5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

No.

[1] Cross fold lever

[2] Auxiliary paper ejection guide

[3] Folding plate 1

[7] Scale label

Name

[4] Folding plate 2

[5] Paper support guide

[6] T-handle hexagonal wrench

[8] Instruction manual

[9] Power cord

[10] Power cord

QTY

DF-980 DF-970

1

Function

(*1) For holding down the folded paper when cross fold.

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Attached to the stacker roller at the ejecting section.

Attached to the upper right section on the operating side.

Attached to the bottom left section on the operating side.

Attach it to the paper receiving tray from the paper ejection section.

1

1

1

1

1

A4/LT size fine quality paper of 64 g/m m

2 / 16 lb, 81.4 g/

2 / 22 lb will be well in alignment by using this paper support guide at the time of paper ejection for letter fold or accordion fold.

(*1) Used when moving the auxiliary paper feed ring. Do not use the T-handle hexagonal wrench for a purpose other than handling the auxiliary paper feed ring as instructed in this manual.

1

1

Used to measure non-standard size paper. Attach the scale.

This manual

1

1

Applicable for 220 to 240 V

Applicable for 120 V

(*1) Provided as an option for the DF-970.

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2-3. Installation procedures

1

Open the side cover.

2

Remove the tape fixing the interlock lever.

Be sure to remove the tape fixing the interlock lever. The interlock does not function when using the machine without removing the tape.

3

Check that the folding stopper does not protrude from the cover on the paper feeding side of the folding plate 2.

When attaching the folding stopper to this machine with the folding stopper protruding from the cover, the folding stopper will touch inside the machine. If so, rotate the gear in the direction of an arrow to move the folding stopper to the inner section of the cover.

Do not hold the belt section of the folding plate 2. Doing so will result in malfunction of the machine.

Chapter 1 Before Operation

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Chapter 1 Before Operation

4

Insert the folding plate 2 into the main body of the machine.

1) Insert the folding plate 2 in the direction of 1 in the right figure along with the set guide of the main body of the machine.

2) Check that the folding plate 2 will be inserted in the direction of 2 in the right figure.

Be sure to check that the folding plate 2 is attached properly as shown in the right figure.

• Attach the folding plate 2 holding with both hands.

• The side cover will not be closed, if the folding plate 2 is not attached correctly. Do not close the side cover forcedly, when the side cover is not closed. Breakage may be caused by doing so.

5

Store the T-shape hexagonal wrench, accessory part, at the position inside the machine as shown in the figure.

6

Close the side cover.

7

Open the support paper feed tray to the left side from the operator’s view point.

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8

Insert the folding plate 1 into the main body of the machine along with the set guide.

Attach the folding plate 1 holding with both hands.

Check that the gear on the reverse side of the folding plate 1 rotates in the front-back direction, if it is not easy to attach the folding plate 1.

Attach the folding plate 1 to this machine after rotating the gear by 360 degree in a rotating direction, when it does not rotate either in the front direction or in the back direction.

9

Open the top cover.

Open or close the top cover gently.

Hands or fingers may be caught in the cover section. Doing so may result in injury.

10

Rotate the jam correction handle to check that the folding roller rotates smoothly.

11

Place the cross fold lever as shown in the figure.

(Provided as an option for the DF-970.)

Be sure to store the cross fold lever at the specified place and in the specified direction. By moving during operation of this machine the folding roller may be damaged, resulting in malfunction.

12

Close the top cover.

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13

Open the paper receiving tray to the right side seen on the operating side.

14

Attach the auxiliary paper ejection guide to the stacker roller.

2-4. Connecting power cord

1

Install the power cord to the machine.

Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

Otherwise electric hazards

2

Connect the power plug to the outlet.

2-5. Checking operations

• Use the paper to be used actually when checking operations.

• The folding position may be subtly different when using the machine with the settings at the shipment unchanged under the influence of the thickness and stiffness of paper to be used. The folding position may also be subtly different as the characteristics of paper may vary depending on the purchase season even if the paper of the same size is purchased.

For checking operations, refer to “Chapter 2 Basic Operation” (p.2-1).

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3. Names and Functions of Components

3-1. External parts

[7]

[6]

[8]

[5]

[1]

[4]

[3]

No.

[1] Control panel

[2] Power switch

Name

[3] Side cover

[4] Power inlet

[5] Support paper feed tray

[6] Paper feed tray

[7] Top cover

[8] Folding plate 1

[9] Folding plate 2

[10] Paper set lever (DF-970 only)

[9]

[10]

[2]

Function

Use this panel to enter information to operate the machine.

Refer to Chapter 2 “1. Turning On/Off the Power” (p.2-1)

Safety cover to prevent the user from touching the moving parts.

Connector for the power cord.

For ensuring paper are stacked on the paper feed tray properly.

For stacking the paper to be folded.

Safety cover to prevent the user from touching the moving parts.

The top cover keeps hands or fingers from being caught and injured by braking the opening or closing motion.

Guide plate for deciding the paper folding position.

This lever is used to move the paper feed tray up and down when stacking paper.

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3-2. Internal parts (Paper ejecting section)

[5]

[4]

[1]

[2] [4]

No.

[1] Stacker lever

[6]

Name

[2] Ejecting section

[3] Paper receiving tray

[4] Stacker belt

[5] Stacker roller

[6] Auxiliary paper ejection guide

[7] Paper support guide

[7]

[3]

Function

This is the lever that supports the stacker roller. The height of the roller can be adjusted.

For receiving folded paper ejected out.

For stacking ejected paper.

For ejecting folded paper.

It holds down the ejected paper and supports conveyance of paper.

Used to hold the ejected paper.

A4/LT size fine quality paper of 64 g/m 2 /16 lb, 81.4 g/m of paper ejection for letter fold or accordion fold.

2 /22 lb will be well in alignment by using this paper support guide at the time

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3-3. Internal parts (Top cover section)

[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]

[2]

[5]

[4]

No.

Name

[1] Feeding pressure adjustment lever

[2] Guide fixing screw

[3] Skew correction knob

[4] Paper feed guide

[5] Paper separator

[6] Cross fold lever (*)

[7] Auxiliary paper feed ring (movable)

[8] Paper feed ring

[9] Auxiliary paper feed ring

[10] Folding roller

[11] Jam correction knob

[12] Separating pressure adjustment dial

(*) :Provided as an option for the DF-970.

Function

For adjustment the paper feed pressure.

For securing the paper feed guide.

For correcting skewed paper feed.

For holding paper stacked on the paper feed tray firmly.

Located underneath the paper feed ring, and prevents double-feed

(feeding of multiple sheets of paper at a time).

For holding down the folded paper when cross fold.

Functions in the same way as the auxiliary paper feed ring. The position can be adjusted in accordance with paper size in cross fold.

(Fixed on the DF-970. The position can be changed according to the dimensions of paper by using an optional item.)

The main paper feed ring. Ensures smooth feeding of paper in combination with the paper separator.

For holding down curled paper for reliable paper feed.

These rollers are used to fold paper. This machine is equipped with four rollers to make six types of folding.

For rotating the folding rollers when paper has jammed inside the machine or when cleaning the machine.

For adjustment the paper separating pressure.

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

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3-4. DF HAND FEED KIT (Option)

[4] [1] [5]

[3]

No.

Name

[1] Manual feed top cover

[2] Manual feeding tray

[3] Manual skew correction knob

[4] Auxiliary feed guide

[5] Manual feed guide

[2]

Function

Safety cover to prevent the user from touching the moving parts.

The top cover keeps hands or fingers from being caught and injured by braking the opening or closing motion.

Stack paper to be fed manually and folded.

For correcting skewed paper feed.

Subordinately guides sheets so that the paper will be fed properly.

(magnet type).

Guides sheets so that the paper will be fed properly.

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4. Names of Control Panel

DF-980

[1] [2]

[15]

[14]

[3] [4]

[5]

[6]

[13] [12] [11] [10] [9] [8] [7]

No.

[1]

[2]

Name

LCD display

key

Function

Displays the menus or error messages.

Used to change a value.

On the top screen, use keys to change processing speed.

Press to open Stopper adjustment window of folding plates 1 and 2.

[5]

[6]

[7]

[3]

(Stopper adjustment) key

[4] Lamp

[8]

[9]

Start key

Stop key

Test key

(Enter) key

(Cancel) key

When the machine is in the power saving mode, the lamp blinks slowly. When a message requiring service personnel is displayed, the lamp blinks faster.

Press to start paper folding.

Press to stop paper folding.

Press to test fold.

Paper thickness can be stored by test folding while double-feed detection is

[ON].

Press to enter the settings. Stopper adjustments can be stored by holding down this key on the top screen.

Use to cancel setting data.

Forces eject while cancel key and test key are pressed down at the same time.

[10] Menu key

[11] C (Clear) key

[12] Keypad

[13]

Forces eject at folding plates while cancel key and clear key are pressed down at the same time.

Press to display the setting menu window.

Press to cancel the number of sheets to be processed, selected items or settings.

Use to input numeral value.

(Custom folding) key Press to select the registered settings of custom folding.

[14] (Folding mode) key Press to select the folding mode from six standard folding modes. When the machine is switched on, the single folding mode lamp will light up.

[15] Standard folding lamp

Lighting up will shift to the right every time the key is pressed.

Single folding mode will be performed when custom folding is selected.

Of the six standard folding modes, the lamp of the one selected will light up.

All the lamps will go out when the custom folding mode is selected .

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DF-970

[1] [2] [3] [4]

[15]

[14] [5]

[6]

[13] [12] [11] [10] [9] [8] [7]

No.

[1]

[2]

Name

LCD display

key

Function

Displays the menus or error messages.

Used to change a value.

On the top screen, use keys to change processing speed.

Press to open Stopper adjustment window of folding plates 1 and 2.

[3]

(Stopper adjustment) key

[4] Lamp

[5]

[6]

[7]

Start key

Stop key

Test key

(Enter) key

When the machine is in the power saving mode, the lamp blinks slowly. When a message requiring service personnel is displayed, the lamp blinks faster.

Press to start paper folding.

Press to stop paper folding.

Press to test fold.

[8]

[9] (Cancel) key

Press to enter the settings. Stopper adjustments can be stored by holding down this key on the top screen.

Use to cancel setting data.

Forces eject while cancel key and test key are pressed down at the same time.

Forces eject at folding plates while cancel key and clear key are pressed down at the same time.

[10] Menu key

[11] C(Clear) key

Press to display the setting menu window.

Press to cancel the number of sheets to be processed, selected items or settings.

[12]

[13]

[14]

Keypad Use to input numeral value.

Press to select one of six standard paper sizes.(five standard paper sizes For

North America)

(Paper size select) key

(Folding mode) key Press to select the folding mode from six standard folding modes. When the machine is switched on, the single folding mode lamp will light up.

[15] Standard folding lamp

Lighting up will shift to the right every time the key is pressed.

Single folding mode will be performed when custom folding is selected.

Of the six standard folding modes, the lamp of the one selected will light up.

All the lamps will go out when the custom folding mode is selected .

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5. Screen Descriptions

5-1. Top screen

The top screen is a screen displayed first when you turn on the power.

[1]

[2]

[3]

A4 +0.0/+0.0

Ready

0

[4]

[5]

[6]

No.

Information displayed

[1] Paper size

[2]

[3] Special function setting

[4]

[5]

Machine status display

Stopper correction

Process Speed

[6] Number of processed sheets

DF-980

Displays the detected paper size.

[A3][A4][A5][B4][B5][B6]/

[LGR][LGL][LTR][INV][STMT]

The following will be displayed when custom folding is set.(*: memory number)

[CT *]

Set values are displayed when paper size is manually set.

Details

DF-970

Displays the selected paper size.

[A3][A4][A5][B4][B5][B6]/

[LGR][LGL][LTR][INV][STMT]

The following will be displayed when custom folding is set.(*: memory number)

[CT *]

Set values are displayed when nonstandard paper is set.

If paper size is not displayed, the paper size is not detected and folding cannot be started.

Displays the current status of the machine.

Displays the settings of each special function.

Double-feed detection is set.

(State where the test folding is not performed)

Double-feed detection is set.

(State where the test folding is performed)

Double-feed detection is set.

(Double-feed detection is not performed because the paper length is 250 mm/9.84 inches or less.)

Interval function is set.

The refold mode is set.

Hand feed is set (option).

The stopper fixation mode is set.

Counting up.

Counting down.

Displays the adjustments of the folding plates 1 and 2.

The stopper position will be displayed when custom folding is set.

The processing speed which is set is displayed with an icon.

Displays the number of processed sheets.

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5-2. Menu screen

The menu will be displayed if the menu key is pressed while the top screen is displayed.

Press the menu key to change setting windows.

The function screen can be switched with the key or key.

Determine the selected item with the key.

Paper Size Set

Set

P Length

Auto

457.0

The following menu items are provided with this machine.

Paper Size Set

Custom Set

(Registration for custom setting)

Interval Setting

D-Feed Detect

(Double Feed

Detection Setting)

Manual Feed

(Only for EU)

Item

Set

DF-980

[Auto][Man] Default: [Auto]

Sets automatic detection of paper size or manual input of paper size.

Details

DF-970

Selects paper size automatically among standard paper sizes or inputs paper size manually.

P Length (Paper Legnth) * : Settings (105 to 457.2 mm/4.13 to 18 inches)

P Length (Paper Legnth) * : Settings (105 to 457.2 mm/4.13 to 18 inches)

Fold1 * : Settings (42.0 to 325.0 mm/1.65 to 12.8 inches)

Fold2

Set

Adjusts the stopper position of the folding plate 1. There is a limit to the settings according to the length of paper used.

* : Settings (0 or 47.0 to 217.0 mm/0 or 1.85 to 8.54 inches)

Adjusts the stopper position of the folding plate 2. There is a limit to the settings according to the length of paper used and the position of folding plate 1 stopper.

[ON][OFF] Default: [OFF]

No of Sec

(The Number of

Seconds)

No of Sht

(The Number of Sheets)

Select ON to use interval function.

[3][5][10] Default: [5]

Sets the number of seconds to be interrupted during folding operation.

* : Settings (1 to 999) Default: [1]

Set

Thickness

Sets the number of sheets to be suspended during folding operation.

[ON][OFF] Default: [OFF]

Select ON to detect double-feed.

[Thin][Thick] Default: [Thin]

Set

Size

Select the thickness of paper for which double-feed is detected.

[ON][OFF] Default: [OFF]

Select ON when feeding paper manually.

Displayed when the DF HAND FEED KIT (option) is set.

[A4][B5] Default: [A4]

Select the size of paper to feed manually.

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Other Setting

Chapter 1 Before Operation

Item

Stack Roll Adj

(Stacker Roller

Adjustment)

Oper Mode

(Operation Mode

Settings)

Test Feed Set

Power Save

Set

Alarm

Setting

Set

Time

Set

Time

DF-980

* : Settings (0 to 16)

Details

Adjusts the position of the stacker roller.

DF-970

[Normal] [Last Fold][Stopper Fixed] Default: [Normal]

Sets operations of folding stopper on the folding plates 1 and 2, when the power is turned on.

[Normal] : Start up the machine in the normal setting state, when the power is turned on.

[Last Fold] : Start up the machine with the same settings as the last time it was used.

[Stopper Fixed] : Start up in the same conditions at all times. (DF-980 only)

* : Settings (1 to 3) Default: [2]

Sets the number of sheets to perform test feeding.

[ON][OFF] Default: [ON]

Sets the power saving mode to ON or OFF.

* : Settings (15 to 60) Sec Default: [30]

[ON][OFF] Default: [OFF]

Set to the alarm (buzzer sound) setting when leaving the machine unused.

* : Settings (5 to 120) Min

Default: [60]

[ON][OFF] Default: [ON]

Sets the detection of paper stacked.

Detect OFF

(Detection

OFF Setting)

Default

Setting

Idling

Tone

Paper mm/inch Setting

M-Feed Timing

Speed * : Settings (0 to 6) Default: [5]

Size

Doublefeed

Sets the value to be used when the power is turned on. Set to [0] for folding thin paper mode, and [6] for the thick paper mode.

[A3][A4][A5][B4][B5][B6]/

[LGR][LGL][LTR][INV][STMT]

Default: [A4]

[ON][OFF] Default: [OFF]

[ON][OFF] Default: [OFF]

(Manual Feed Timing)

Set to the idling setting depending on whether to use at the time of occurrence of mis-feed or double-feed.

[ON][OFF] Default: [ON]

Sets the buzzer to ON or OFF.

[mm][inch] Default: [mm]

Sets the machine to be displayed to [mm] or [inch].

[Slow][Normal][Fast] Default: [Normal]

Sets the time from insertion of paper into the hand feed inlet to starting of folding operation.

Displayed when the DF HAND FEED KIT (option) is set.

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5-3. Stopper adjust screen

[A]

A4 +0.0/

- +

[B]

A4 +0.0/+0.0

+ -

Screen

[A]

[B]

Item

Folding plate 1 stopper correction **

Display

Folding plate 2 stopper correction

Details

* : Settings (-5.0 to 5.0/-0.20 to 0.20)

5-4. Operation on the menu screen

The basic operation on the menu screen is as follows. Here how to open [Paper size setting] window is explained as an example.

1

Press Menu while the top screen is displayed.

A setting window will be displayed.

2

Press the key or key to select [Set].

3

Press the key.

The item can be changed.

Paper Size Set

Set

Paper Size Set

Set

4

Press the key or key to select [Set].

5

Press the key.

The selected details are set.

6

Press the key.

Returns to the top screen.

Paper Size Set

Set

457 +0.0/

Ready

0

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5-5. Classification of buzzer sounds

In this machine the buzzer sounds in confirmation when setting on the control panel or paper runs out on the paper feed tray. Classification of the sounds is as follows.

“pi”

“pipi”

“pii”

: Operational sound at the time of normal key operation

: Warning alarm at the time of mis-operation, mis-feed of paper, or paper empty

: At the start of folding operation or end of normal folding operation

“piipii”

“piipiipii”

In confirmation of change of various settings

: At the occurrence of an error such as paper jam

: At the occurrence of an error to be asked for Duplo dealer’s assistance

6. Paper Types and Sizes

Paper type

Fine quality paper : 52.3 to 157 g/m 2 /14 to 40 lb

Rough paper, Stencil paper, Recycle paper, Specific art paper, Specific coated paper

Paper size

Standard Paper (The standard paper can be used only when it is stacked in the machine direction.)

Paper size

A3

A4

A5

W × L

(mm)

297 x420

210 x 297

148 x 210

Paper size

B4

B5

B6

W × L

(mm)

257 x 364

182 x 257

128 x 182

Paper size

LGR

LGL

LTR

INV

STMT

W × L

(inches)

11 x 17

8.5 x 14.0

8.5 x 11.0

7 x 8.5

5.5 x 8.5

Non-standard paper

Width : 74 to 311 mm/2.91 to 12.24 inches

Length : 105 to 457.2 mm/4.13 to 18.0 inches

* The aspect ratio for non-standard paper is

1:1 to 2.2:1.

Some limitations in setting and paper quality may be applied depending on paper size.

The A6, A7, or B7 paper can be used as nonstandard paper.

Width : 74 to 311/

2.91 to 12.24

Unit : mm/inches

Paper

Length : 105 to 457.2/

4.13 to 18.0

Paper feed direction

Paper that cannot be used with this machine

• Paper out of specifications

• Curled paper

• Wavy paper

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7. Handling Paper

7-1. Paper used

• Make sure that the printing ink on the paper has dried completely prior to use.

• Wet ink or ink that is not completely dried may stain the folding roller causing trouble such as smearing on paper.

• Use of paper printed with special types of ink may cause the folding roller to swell or deform, and folding misalignment may occur.

• Paper may not be fed smoothly into the folding plate or deformed folding may occur depending on different environmental factors

(temperature, humidity), paper ream weight, paper type, paper grain direction if curled paper is used. Make sure to flatten curled paper or paper with folded lines before use.

• Separate the sheets of paper well before stacking them.

7-2. Precautions on stacking paper

• Do not stack the sheets of paper on the paper feed tray with the sides of sheets unaligned or some sheets protruding from the stack.

• This machine has an automatic standard paper size detection function. It automatically detects paper size at the paper feed guides.

Therefore, if paper is protruding out from the left or right side, it is unable to detect paper size accurately and may determine standard paper as non-standard. (DF-980)

Processing with sheets unaligned on the right or left side may cause such trouble as folding misalignment and jamming.

• Do not stack paper on the paper feed tray with the lead and trail edges unaligned or some sheets protruding out.

Processing with sheets unaligned on the lead and trail edges may lead to unstable feed causing such trouble as miss-feed and double-feed.

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8. Options

8-1. DF HAND FEED KIT (Only for EU)

[1] [2]

Chapter 1 Before Operation

No.

Name

[1] Hand feed tray

[2] Auxiliary feed guide

8-2. DF GUIDE UNIT

[1]

Function

Insertion inlet for feeding paper manually to fold.

Subordinately guides sheets so that the may be fed properly.

No.

Name Function

[1] Auxiliary paper feed guide For holding down the edges of large sheets of paper

8-3. DF CROSS FOLD UNIT (DF-970)

[1] [2]

No.

Name

[1] Cross fold lever

Function

For holding down the folded paper when cross fold.

[2] T-handle hexagonal wrench Used when moving the auxiliary paper feed ring. Do not use the T-handle hexagonal wrench for a purpose other than handling the auxiliary paper feed ring as instructed in this manual.

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9. Workflow

The flowchart below illustrates the flow of basic operation. For details, refer to the text and relevant pages.

1. Turning on the power

(p.2-1)

(p.2-2)

2. Stacking paper.

(p.2-5)

3. Selecting folding mode.

(p.2-6)

4. Setting processing speed

(p.2-7)

5. Test feed

6. Starting paper folding

(p.2-9)

7. Ending paper folding

8. Removing processed paper

9. Turning off the power

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1. Turning On/Off the Power

Make sure that the power plug is connected to the wall socket.

1-1. Turning on the power

Set the power switch to the “ I ” side.

Do not touch the power switch with wet hands.

Otherwise electric hazards may occur.

Chapter 2 Basic Operation

1-2. Turning off the power

Set the power switch to the “ ” side.

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2. Stacking the Paper

2-1. Before stacking paper

Checking the front/back,top/end of paper

Check the “front/back” and “top/end” of paper when stacking paper on the paper feed tray.

Check for folding misalignment, and check “front/back” and “top/end” of paper when checking the finished fold after test folding.

When paper is stacked with the gray surface on the obverse side and white surface on the reverse side on the paper feed tray, and processing is completed in the standard folding mode, the folded paper is as shown in the figure.

Paper feed direction

Single fold

Double fold

Irregular accordion fold-out

Letter fold

Accordionfold

Gate fold

Ejection direction

2-2. Stacking paper

Do not put fingers inside during operation.

Keep away long hair, ties, jewelry and loose clothing.

It could cause injury.

Steps 1 and 6 are not necessary with the DF-980. Move on to steps 2 to 5.

1

Raise the paper set lever.

The paper feed stand will come down to the paper stacking position when the paper set lever is raised.

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2

Loosen the guide fixing screw.

3

Stack paper on the paper feed tray.

Push in the paper until the lead edge touches the paper feed inlet lightly.

Maximum paper stacking height: 46 mm/1.81 inches.

Max. stacking amount

: 46 mm/1.81 inches

4

Adjust the paper feed guide to match the paper size.

Set the paper feed guide in such a way that it touches the paper lightly.

• Do not press the paper with the paper feed guides too strongly. Otherwise, paper feed errors such as mis-feed will occur.

• If the guides are positioned incorrectly, the automatic paper size detection function will not work, and the test key and start key,etc. will not operate.

(DF-980)

5

Tighten the guide fixing screws.

Make sure to tighten the guide fixing screws on both right and left sides. If the screws are not fixed, the paper feed guide moves during operation, and folding misalignment may occur in the right and left direction.

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6

Lower the paper set lever.

The paper feed stand will go up to the paper feeding position when the paper set lever is lowered.

[Tray Error] is displayed on the LCD display, and paper folding operation will not start even when the test key or the start key is pressed if the paper feed tray is not at the paper feeding position. (DF-970)

Automatic rise/descent of the paper feed tray (DF-980)

When paper is stacked on the paper feed tray, the paper feed guides are set, and the start or test key is pressed, the paper feed tray rises automatically.

When using large or heavy paper, the paper feed tray may become over stacked and may not be able to rise due to paper weight. In such cases, stack less paper.

• The paper feed tray descends automatically when paper is removed from the paper feed tray. It will also descends automatically when paper runs out on the paper feed tray during a folding operation.

• When the [Detect OFF] is set to [OFF], the stacked paper is not detected and the paper feed tray does not lower automatically when the paper runs out.

(p.3-34)

3. Standard Folding of Standard Paper

Method to fold standard paper by setting a mode among standard folding modes displayed on the control panel.

For the standard paper sizes, refer to Chapter 1 “6. Paper Types and Sizes” (p.1-17).

Six standard folding modes are available as shown below.

Paper feed direction

Ejection direction

Single fold

Double fold

Irregular accordion fold-out

Letter fold

Accordionfold

Gate fold

Depending on the thickness of paper, this machine may not be able to process some standard sheets of paper.

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Do not put fingers inside during operation.

Keep away long hair, ties, jewelry and loose clothing.

It could cause injury.

When using the DF-980, start folding operations from the step 2.

When using the DF-970, start with the step 1, and move on to the step 3.

1

Select the size of standard paper used with paper size select key.

2

Check the paper size display.

The paper size is not displayed if the paper feed guide is not positioned as specified even though the size of standard paper is used. If not, reset the paper feed guide to a correct position. (DF-980)

Automatic detection of standard paper size (DF-980)

When paper for all paper sizes is stacked in the machine direction shown in the figure, paper is detected as standard paper.

When paper of standard paper size is stacked on the paper feed tray in the sideways, the paper size is detected as wrong paper size. Use paper as nonstandard paper when stacking paper in the sideways.

For the use of non-standard paper, refer

to Chapter 3 “2. Standard Folding of Non-

Standard Paper” (p.3-7).

3

Press the folding mode key to select the folding mode.

A4 +0.0/

Ready

0

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4

Set the feeding pressure adjustment lever to [0].

• As the value of the scale increases, the paper feed pressure increases. As the value decreases, the paper feed pressure decreases.

• When paper mis-feed occurs, increase the paper feed pressure to [1] instead of [0].

• When double-feed occurs, lower the paper feed pressure from [0] to [-1].

5

Set the separating pressure adjustment dial to [0].

• Paper separating pressure increases as the scale value increases, and paper separating pressure decreases as the scale value decreases.

• When double-feed occurs, increase the separating pressure by 0.5 on the scale.

6

Press the or key to set the processing speed.

• If paper is folded abnormally, and conveyance motor error occurs when processing thick paper, set the processing

speed referring to “Thick paper mode”. (p.3-24)

A4 +0.0/+0.0

Ready

0

• When paper jam or abnormal folding occurs by using thin and flimsy paper, adjust the processing

speed referring to “Thin paper mode”. (p.3-24)

• The processing speed can be changed during folding process or in the idling state. (p.3-36)

However, folding misalignment may be caused by changing the processing speed largely.

When setting the folding mode of B6 size paper to double fold, the operable processing speed is

[4] or more. Even if the processing speed is set to [0] to [3], the processing speed will be changed automatically to [4] when the test key or start key is pressed.

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7

Adjust the position of the paper receiving tray.

Set to [A] to stack ejected paper diagonally.

Set to [B] to stack ejected paper straight.

Refer to Chapter 3 “7. Stacking the Folded

Paper” (p.3-23).

In the following cases, proceed to procedure 9.

• Set the paper receiving tray to [B].

The paper support guide cannot be used when the paper receiving tray is set to [B].

• Although the paper receiving tray is set to [A], the paper support guide is not used.

[A]

[B]

8

Attach the paper support guide to the paper receiving tray from the paper ejection section.

Convex section

• Match the concave sections (two points) on the reverse side of the paper support guide with the convex section on the paper receiving tray to attach the paper support guide.

Paper support guide

Concave section

• Be sure to attach the auxiliary paper receiving tray to the paper ejection section and paper receiving tray through the lower sections of the stacker roller and outfeed guide.

Outfeed guide

Paper support guide

Paper support guide

Strike against this section

9

Press the test key.

Test fold two sheets of paper.

Test folded paper are not counted in the number of sheets processed.

• DF-980

If this machine does not start by pressing the test key, automatic detection of paper size may not function. Check the paper feed guide is set appropriately to the scale of paper size.

• DF-970

If this machine does not start by pressing the test key, check the paper set lever is lowered.

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10

Check the finish of test folding.

Check the last sheet of test folded paper for folding misalignment.

<Normal folding>

<along vertical length of paper> <along sides of paper> <Deformed folding>

When folding misalignment occurs, refer to

Chapter 3 “1. Correcting Folding Misalignment”

(p.3-1)

11

Select the method of using the counter.

• The counter can be used in two ways “Count

Up” and “Count Down”.

A4 +0.0/

Ready

Count up : Press the clear key and set the counter to [0] to start operation.

Count down : Enter the number of sheets to be processed on the keypad to start operation.

• Up to four digits (9999) can be displayed.

• An icon will be displayed by pressing the start key.

Count up

0

A4 +0.0/

Ready

100

Count down

Count up

When pressing the clear key, the buzzer sounds “pi”, and the count display will return to [0].

When pressing the start key without pressing the clear key, paper folding operation will restart and the number of sheets processed will be counted up.

The machine will stop operations when the count display shows [9999]. Press the clear key to return the count display to [0] and press the start key when processing paper folding continuously.

Count down

The machine will stop when the number of sheets set for processing is processed, and the count display will return to the number of sheets set for processing.

When pressing the clear key, the buzzer sounds “pi”, and the use of the counter will return to "Count up" instead of "Count down".

The count display will return to [0].

When pressing the start key without pressing the clear key, paper folding operation will restart and the number of sheets processed will be counted down.

After that, the procedures vary depending on the use of the counter.

For counting down, refer to procedure 12.

For counting up, refer to procedure 13.

12

Press the keypad to enter the number of sheets to be processed.

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13

Press the start key to start folding.

• Press the stop key to interrupt or stop operation. Press the start key again to restart operation.

• When paper stacked on the paper feed tray runs out, the machine will stop automatically, and [No Paper] will be displayed on the LCD display. When paper is stacked on the paper feed tray, the display of [No Paper] will disappear, and the machine will be in the stand-by state.

• When double-feed or paper size error occurs during folding operation, the fed paper is processed and ejected, but the number of processed sheets will not be counted.

• When paper jams at the ejection section, the paper detected as paper jam will be counted, but the following paper will not be counted.

4. Storage of Machine

Store the machine as follows, when it is not used.

1

Turn off the power switch.

Do not touch the power switch with wet hands.

Otherwise electric hazards may occur.

2

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet.

3

Remove the power cord from this machine.

4

Close the support paper feed tray.

5

Remove the auxiliary paper ejection guide and paper support guide.

Store the paper support guide with caution in order not to lose.

6

Return the height of the stacker roller

to the standard position. (p.3-23)

7

Hang the hook section of the paper receiving tray.

Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

Otherwise electric hazards

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8

Hang the auxiliary paper ejection guide on the paper receiving tray.

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Chapter 3 Advanced Operation

1. Correcting Folding Misalignment

Folding misalignment consists of “folding misalignment along the sides of the paper” and “folding misalignment along the vertical length of the paper”. Other than this, “deformed folding” may also occur due to paper characteristics, etc.

Depending on the usage environment (temperature and humidity), paper type, thickness, paper grain direction, trimming accuracy, and printing states folding misalignment may occur.

Do not put fingers inside during operation.

Keep away long hair, ties, jewelry and loose clothing.

It could cause injury.

1-1. Adjustment the folding misalignment in the right and left direction

When the folded paper is misaligned along the sides, correct using the skew correction knob of the paper feed tray.

Ejection direction

1

Check that the paper feed guides are set correctly.

Gaps between the paper and paper feed guides will cause folding misalignment along the sides to occur easily.

Proceed to step 2 if the paper feed guides are set properly.

Perform test folding after resetting the paper feed guides. Proceed to step 2 if folding misalignment occurs after setting the paper feed guides properly.

2

Remove the paper stacked on the paper feed tray.

Adjustments cannot be made effectively by adjusting folding misalignment with skew correction knob when the leading edge of paper is in contact with the guide plate.

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3

Rotate the skew correction knob and adjust.

Folding misalignment A

Rotate the knob in the clockwise direction.

The leading edge of paper on the right side (on the control panel side) will be fed earlier.

Folding misalignment A

Ejection direction

Folding misalignment B

Rotate the knob in the counterclockwise direction. The leading edge of paper on the left side (on the anti-operating side) will be fed earlier.

Folding misalignment B

Ejection direction

4

Stack paper on the paper feed tray.

Push in paper so that the edge of paper comes lightly in contact with the guide plate.

5

Tighten the guide fixing screw on the paper feed guide.

6

Perform test folding.

7

After completing folding operations,return the skew correction knob to the standard position.

<Standard position>

Round hole

Pin

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1-2. Adjustment the folding misalignment in the up and down direction

When the folded paper is misaligned along the vertical length, adjust the positions of the folding stopper of folding plates 1 and 2 to correct the misalignment.

Ejection direction

Adjustable range and correction restrictions

• For standard folding, the range adjusted by using the stopper adjustment key is within ± 5 mm/0.20 inch.

• The positions of the folding stoppers of folding plates 1 and 2 may not be adjustable to ± 5 mm/0.20 inch according to the length of the paper used.

• For custom folding and [Stopper fixing mode], the folding positions are set directly according to the paper length, and the adjustable range of ± 5 mm/0.20 inch is not restricted.

Example: for single fold

Paper

Adjustment by using the key.

-5.0 mm/0.20 inch or less

Center

Conveyance direction

Adjustment by using the key.

+5.0 mm/0.20 inch or less

The restricted folding plate and adjustment details differ according to the folding mode and paper length.

For EU

Folding mode Restricted range of paper length*

Double fold 182 to 203.9 mm

Irregular accordion fold-out 182 to 186.7 mm

182 to 199.9 mm

Letter fold

Accordion-fold

Gate fold

141 to 150.5 mm

141 to 151.1 mm

425.1 to 432 mm

422.8 to 432 mm

Restricted folding plate and adjustment key

Correction by key of folding plate 2

Correction by key of folding plate 1

Correction by key of folding plate 2

Correction by key of folding plate 2

Correction by key of folding plate 2

Correction by key of folding plate 1

Correction by key of folding plate 2

For Noth America

Folding mode Restricted range of paper length*

Double fold 7.17 to 8.02 inches

Irregular accordion fold-out 7.17 to 7.32 inches

7.17 to 8.02 inches

Letter fold

Accordion-fold

5.55 to 5.97 inches

5.55 to 6.05 inches

Gate fold 16.75 to 17.00 inches

16.61 to 17.00 inches

Restricted folding plate and adjustment key

Correction by key of folding plate 2

Correction by key of folding plate 1

Correction by key of folding plate 2

Correction by key of folding plate 2

Correction by key of folding plate 2

Correction by key of folding plate 1

Correction by key of folding plate 2

* Range of paper length which cannot be corrected to ± 5 mm/0.20 inch. The adjustment value differs according to the paper length.

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Adjustment folding misalignment along vertical length of paper by folding mode

Adjust folding misalignment along the vertical length of the paper in standard folding using the folding stopper Adjustment keys of folding plates 1 and 2.

Single fold

Folding mode

Folding plate 1

State of folded plane

A

A is long

A

A is short

Adjustment key

key

key

Single fold

Folding mode

Folding plate 2

State of folded plane

B

Adjustment key

* Folding plate 2 is not used in single folding.

Double fold

A

A is long

A is short

key

key

Double fold

B

B is long

B is short

key

key

Irregular accordion fold-out

Letter fold

A

A

A is long

A is short

A is long

A is short

key

key

key

key

Irregular accordion fold-out

Letter fold

B

B

B is long

B is short

B is long

B is short

key

key

key

key

Accordion fold

A is long key Accordion fold

B

B is long key

A is short key B is short key

A

Gate fold

A

A is long key Gate fold

B is long key

A is short key B is short key

B

Adjustment method

Adjust the positions of the folding stopper using the stopper adjustment keys of folding plates 1 and 2 on the control panel.

Folding plate 1 :The folding stopper of the folding plate 1 moves in the direction of A shown in the figure by pressing the key, and moves in the direction of B shown in the figure by pressing the key.

Folding plate 2 :The folding stopper of the folding plate 2 moves in the direction of A shown in the figure by pressing the key, and moves in the direction of B shown in the figure by pressing the key.

A

Folding plate 1

Folding plate 2 B

B

A

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The folding stopper moves by 0.1 mm/0.004 inch every time the stopper adjustment key is pressed. As long as pressing the stopper adjustment key longer, the value of the folding stopper will change continuously within the range set.

The value adjusted with the stopper adjustment key will be displayed on the top right section of the LCD display.

Folding plate 1

A4 +0.0/

Folding plate 2

A4 +0.0/+0.0

- + + -

Example of operation procedures of single folding with folded plane A longer by 1 mm/0.03 inch shown in the figure.

A

Ejection direction

1

Press the stopper adjustment key of the folding plate 1.

The numerical value can be changed at this stage.

+0.0

+ -

2

Press the key to set the value to [+0.5].

3

Press the key.

The changed value is set.

+0.5/

- +

The changed value will be cleared by turning off the power switch. For registration of the changed

value, refer to “Registering the adjusted value” (p.3-6).

The numerical value of the folding plate can be changed by inputting the numerical value on the keypad.

Inputting plus numerical value

Inputting minus numerical value

: Input the numerical value to be changed on the keypad.

: Change the display to minus with the key and input

the numerical value to be changed on the keypad.

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Registering the adjusted value

Adjustment values of folding misalignment in the vertical direction of thirty-six registration types including six standard folding modes x six types of standard paper sizes can be registered. (Five standard paper sizes

For North America) Once adjustment values are registered, folding operation can be performed in the same condition as the registration is made without registering the same adjustment.

Register the values by press the key longer after adjustment the folding plates 1 and 2. The buzzer sounds “pii” once and the adjustment value is registered.

To cancel the adjustment value already registered, set the adjustment value to [0] using the keypad, or key and press and hold the key. The buzzer sounds “pii” once and the adjustment value is registered.

Adjusted folding stopper position can be registered to custom folding.

(p.3-8)

The adjustment values cannot be registered for standard folding of non-standard paper.

1-3. Deformed folding

The paper may not be folded properly due to the characteristics of paper. In such cases, check the following points.

• Do not use paper outside the specifications.

Particularly, deformed folding occurs frequently in the use of thin, flimsy paper not appropriate.

• Lower the processing speed when deformed folding occurs for thin and flimsy paper.

(p.3-24)

• Separate paper well prior to stacking. (p.1-18)

• Stack paper on the paper feed tray after aligning well, and set the paper feed guides at the correct positions. Also tighten the fixing

screws of the paper feed guides firmly. (p.2-3)

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2. Standard Folding of Non-Standard Paper

Standard folding of non-standard paper is a method to register the paper length of paper other than standard paper, select the standard folding mode, and fold paper.

Paper other than the six standard paper is called non-standard paper. (The A6, A7, or B7 paper can be used as non-standard paper.) (five standard paper sizes For North America)

The foldable sizes are as follows. (width x length)

Maximum : 311 x 457.2 mm/12.24 x 18.00 inches

Minimum :74 x 105 mm/2.91 x 4.13 inches

Depending on the paper length, the following folding modes are limited.

Double fold

182 to 457.2 mm/7.17 to 18.00 inches

Irregular accordion fold-out

182 to 457.2 mm/7.17 to 18.00 inches

Letter fold

141 to 457.2 mm/5.55 to 18.00 inches

Accordion-fold

141 to 457.2 mm/5.55 to 18.00 inches

Gate fold

128 to 432.0 mm/5.04 to 17.00 inches

Width :

74 to 311 mm/

2.91 to 12.24 inches

Paper

Paper feed direction

Length : 105 to 457.2 mm/

4.13 to 18.00 inches

• Standard paper which is stacked on the paper feed tray in the long edge feeding direction is considered non-standard paper.

• The paper sizes which can be used may vary with the paper type, thickness, and printing state.

For standard folding, refer to Chapter 2 “3. Standard Folding of Standard Paper” (p.2-4).

1

Press the menu key to display [Paper Size Set].

2

Press the key.

Setting can be changed at this stage.

Paper Size Set

Set

Auto

3

Press the key or key to select [Man].

4

Press the key.

The selected details are set.

Paper Size Set

Set

Man

5

Press the key to select [P Length].

6

Press the key.

Setting can be changed at this stage.

Paper Size Set

Set Man

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7

Input the paper length on the keypad.

Setting range :105.0 to 457.2 mm/4.13 to 18.00 inches

When the numerical value has been inputted, press the clear key to clear the value before inputting.

Example of inputting a value: Input [2500] when the paper length is 250 mm.

8

Press the key.

The inputted value will be set.

Paper Size Set

Set Man

9

Press the key.

250 +0.0/

Ready

0

The procedures taken after that will be the same as the steps 3 to 12 in

Chapter 2 “3. Standard Folding of

Standard Paper” (p.2-4).

3. Custom Folding

Custom folding is an operation method to fold paper at any position by specifying the folding stopper positions (folding position) of the folding plates 1 and 2.

<Standard single fold> <Example of custom single fold>

The foldable sizes are as follows. (width x length)

Maximum : 311 x 457.2 mm/12.24 x 18.00 inches

Minimum : 74 x 105 mm/2.91 x 4.13 inches

The paper sizes which can be used may vary with the paper type, thickness, and printing state.

Width :

74 to 311 mm/

2.91 to 12.24 inches

Paper

Paper feed direction

Length : 105 to 457.2 mm/

4.13 to 18.00 inches

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The length of the folded plane (see figure to the right) which can be folded by folding plates 1 and 2 is restricted.

Folding plate 1 : 42 to 325 mm/1.65 to 12.80 inches

Folding plate 2 : 0 */47 to 217 mm/0 */1.85 to 8.54 inches

* As folding plate 2 is not used in single folding, it is 0 mm/0 inches.

Length of folded plane

Incorrectly measuring the paper length or setting the folding stopper position can cause paper jamming inside the folding plate.

3-1. Operation

As an example of accordion-fold, operation procedures for custom folding are described with the following setting.

Paper size

Fold1

Fold2

: A4 (210 x 297 mm/8.26 x 11.69 inches)

: 85 mm/3.34 inches (length A)

: 95 mm/3.74 inches (length B)

1

Prepare a folding sample manually using the paper to be folded.

2

Measure the length of the folding position of the sample.

3

Press the menu key to display [Custom

Set] display.

B

A

Paper feed direction

Custom Set

00

P Length

250.0

4

Input the registration number using the numerical keypad or the keys.

[00] cannot be used to input as a registration number.

For the registration number, refer to Chapter 7

“Specifications” (p.7-1).

5

Press the key.

The inputted registration number is set and [P

Length] can be changed at this stage.

6

Input [P Length] using the numerical keypad.

Input [2970].

Custom Set

01

P Length

250.0

Custom Set 01

P Length 0.0

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7

Press the key.

Inputted numerical value is set, and [Fold1] can be changed.

8

Input [Fold1] using the numerical keypad.

Input [850].

9

Press the key.

Inputted numerical value is set, and [Fold2] can be changed.

10

Input [Fold2] using the numerical keypad.

Input [950].

11

Press the key.

The inputted numerical value is set, and the display will return to the top screen.

Custom Set 01

P Length 297.0

Custom Set 01

P Length 297.0

Custom Set 01

Fold1 85.0

The procedures taken after that will be the same as the steps 8 to 12 in

Chapter 2 “3. Standard Folding of

Standard Paper” (p.2-4)

The stacker roller position moves automatically according to the paper set. Adjust the stacker roller position, if the paper flaps or misaligns at the time of ejection, or paper jam occurs in the paper ejection section.

(p.3-28)

When the registered numerical value has been fine-adjusted

• Press the key for about two seconds to register the fine-adjusted numerical value after fineadjustment the registered numerical value. The buzzer sounds “pii” and the fine-adjusted numerical value will be registered.

• When turning off the power without registering the value, the fine-adjusted numerical value will be cleared.

• Stacker roller position that are changed during custom folding will be registered automatically.

3-2. Using the registered data

DF-980

Press the custom folding key to select the registered data.

DF-970

Press the paper size select key to select the registered data.

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3-3. Locking the registered data

Lock the registered data to keep the value unchanged so that the registered data will be saved without being deleted mistakenly.

1

Press the menu key to display the [Custom Set] screen.

2

Select the registration number to be locked on the keypad or with the or key.

3

Press the stop key.

The lock icon will be displayed to the right of the registration number.

Locked

Press the stop key again to release the lock.

Custom Set 01

P Length 297.0

4

Press the key.

Returns to the top screen.

Even if paper folding is being processed using the locked data, the folding position can be fineadjusted.

(p.3-5)

Press the key for about two seconds to register the fine-adjusted numerical value.

If there is no need to register the fine-adjusted numerical value, turn off the power to clear the value.

3-4. Clearing the registered data

1

Press the menu key to display the [Custom Set] screen.

2

Select the registration number to be cleared on the keypad or with the key.

3

Press the key.

[P Length] can be changed.

4

Press the clear key for about two seconds.

A buzzer sounds “pii” and the registered data will be cleared.

5

Press the key.

Returns to the top screen.

Custom Set

01

Fold1

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3-5. Registering the folding value directly while processing

Folding state can be registered to operate the machine continuously under the same setting conditions of the folding process currently applied without registering the custom folding.

Test fold or perform folding process, check folding misalignment, and fine-adjust when registering the value.

1

Press the menu key to display the [Custom Set] screen.

2

Input the registration number on the keypad or the key.

3

Press the custom folding key for about two seconds.

For the DF-970, press the paper size select key for about two seconds.

A buzzer sounds “pii”, and the data will be registered.

4

Press the key.

Returns to the top screen.

Custom Set

01

Fold1

4. Cross Fold

DF CROSS FOLD UNIT, an optional item, is needed for cross fold with the DF-970.

Cross fold is folding single-folded paper another time as shown in the figure.

The maximum paper thickness is fine quality paper 104.7 g/m 2 /28 lb.

• Paper Σ dent and folding misalignment in both directions may increase or paper may be fed unstably depending on the following conditions. However, it is not a malfunction.

- The folded line of single-folded paper is not folded properly.

- Using environment (temperature and humidity)

- Paper thickness, paper size, paper type, or paper grain direction, etc.

∑ dent

• Double-feed detection does not operate when cross fold is performed. Select the setting [OFF].

(DF-980)

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4-1. Cross fold of standard paper

Do not put fingers inside during operation.

Keep away long hair, ties, jewelry and loose clothing.

It could cause injury.

The following describes the cross fold of standard paper, taking cross single folding shown in the figure as an example.

Cross folding

4-1-1. Stacking paper

1

Single fold standard paper according to the procedure of Chapter 2 “3. Standard Folding of Standard Paper” (p.2-4).

2

Press the folded line of single-folded paper with the fingertip.

The paper feeding state will be unstable or paper Σ dent may be caused if the folded line of folded paper is not folded firmly.

3

Raise the paper set lever. (DF-970)

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4

Loosen the guide fixing screw.

5

Stack the single-folded paper on the paper feed tray with the folded line toward the anti-operating side.

The stacking amount is equivalent to about half (25 mm/0.98 inch) of the height of the paper feed guide on the folding side.

6

Attach the paper feed guide lightly to the side of the paper and tighten the fixing screws.

7

Lower the paper set lever. (DF-970)

Paper feed direction

Max. stacking amount

: 25 mm/0.98 inch

4-1-2. Adjustment of the parts

1

Turn off the power switch.

Do not touch the power switch with wet hands.

Otherwise electric hazards may occur.

2

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet.

Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

Otherwise electric hazards

3

Take the T-handle hexagonal wrench.

For the location where the T-shape hexagonal wrench is stored, refer to Chapter 1 “2. Setting Up the

Machine” (p.1-4) .

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4

Open the top cover.

Open or close the top cover gently.

Hands or fingers may be caught in the cover section. Doing so may result in injury.

5

Loosen the screw of the auxiliary paper feed ring (for moving) using the T- handle hexagonal wrench, accessory part.

Do not use the T-handle hexagonal wrench for a purpose other than handling the auxiliary paper feed ring as instructed in this manual.

Screw

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Fire, electrification, injury, malfunction, or breakdown may parts which are not specified in this manual.

6

Move the auxiliary paper feed ring.

Move the auxiliary paper feed ring so that it will be on the folding line of the paper.

7

Tighten the screw loosened.

Store the T-handle hexagonal wrench in the original position after adjustment the auxiliary paper feed ring.

8

Set the separating pressure adjustment dial to [0].

Set the paper separating pressure as low as possible. Setting it high will cause the single-folded paper to open during paper feed, resulting in paper feed error.

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9

Set the feeding pressure adjustment lever to [3].

Set the paper feed pressure within the range of scale [3] to [5].

10

Take out the cross fold lever.

11

Attach the cross fold lever to the paper feed guide on the left side.

Attach the cross fold lever so that the weight roller on the leading edge of the cross fold lever will be on the folding line.

Raise the cross fold lever in the direction of an arrow when stacking paper in addition.

12

Close the top cover.

Open or close the top cover gently.

Hands or fingers may be caught in the cover section. Doing so may result in injury.

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4-1-3. Operation procedures

1

Turn on the power.

2

Set to single folding using the folding mode key.

Do not touch the power switch with wet hands.

Otherwise electric hazards may occur.

3

Press the test key to test fold.

4

Check the finish.

• Store the cross fold lever at the original position after cross fold operation.

• When the DF HAND FEED KIT is attached, the

location to store the cross fold lever will be changed. (p.4-4)

Be sure to store the cross fold lever at the specified place and in the specified direction. By moving during operation of this machine the folding roller may be damaged, resulting in malfunction.

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• Return the auxiliary paper feed ring (for moving) to the original position.

5

Turn off the power.

Do not touch the power switch with wet hands.

Otherwise electric hazards may occur.

6

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet.

Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

Otherwise electric hazards

7

Loosen the screw on the auxiliary paper feed ring (for moving) with the T-handle hexagonal wrench.

8

Strike the auxiliary paper feed ring at the collar.

Collar

9

Tighten the screw loosened.

Do not use the T-handle hexagonal wrench for a purpose other than handling the auxiliary paper feed ring as instructed in this manual.

product more than needs.

Fire, electrification, injury, malfunction, or breakdown may parts which are not specified in this manual.

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4-2. Cross fold of non-standard paper

1

Single fold non-standard paper according to the procedure of Chapter 2 “3. Standard

Folding of Standard Paper” (p.2-4).

2

Press the menu key to display [Paper Size Set].

3

Press the key.

At this stage [Auto] or [Man] can be changed.

Paper Size Set

Set

4

Set to [Man] with the key or key.

Paper Size Set

Set

Man

5

Press the key.

6

Measure the length of single-folded paper.

7

Select [P Length] with the key or key.

Paper feed direction

Length of singlefolded paper

8

Press the key.

[P Length] can be changed at this stage.

9

Input the measured numerical value on the keypad.

10

Press the key.

The inputted value will be set.

11

Take procedures for “4-1-1. Stacking paper” step 2 to “4-1-2. Adjustment of the parts”,

and “4-1-3. Operation procedures” of “4-1. Cross fold of standard paper” (p.3-13).

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4-3. Cross fold paper at the desired folding position

Cross fold is a method to cross-fold standard or non-standard paper at arbitrary positions. Standard paper or non-standard paper is handled in the same way and cross-folded by using a method to register the folding position as a custom folding.

1

Register custom folding referring to the procedures of “3. Custom Folding” (p.3-8).

2

Single-fold the paper in the custom folding mode.

3

Register the single-folded paper again as custom folding referring to the procedures of

“3. Custom Folding” (p.3-8).

4

Take procedures for “4-1-1. Stacking paper” step 2 to “4-1-2. Adjustment of the parts”,

and “4-1-3. Operation procedures” of “4-1. Cross fold of standard paper” (p.3-13).

5. Using Special Paper

5-1. Art paper, coated paper

Do not put fingers inside during operation.

Keep away long hair, ties, jewelry and loose clothing.

It could cause injury.

Art paper and coated paper often stick to each other due to the printing ink and become difficult to separate, resulting in double-feed. When using these types of paper, follow the procedure below.

1

Separate paper well.

Some of recycled art or coated paper may be unsuitable for folding due to weak stiffness.

2

Align the paper.

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3

Stack the paper on the paper feed tray.

4

Attach the paper feed guide.

Do not stack too many sheets of paper on the paper feed tray. If too many sheets are stacked, the paper will stick on each other from its height and become difficult to separate, resulting in double-feed.

The amount of stacked sheets should be about half the weight of the paper feed guide

(approx. 25 mm/0.98 inch).

5

Set the feeding pressure adjustment lever to [3].

• Set the paper feed pressure within the [3] to [5] range on the scale.

• If the paper slips and mis-feed occurs, increase the paper feed pressure to [4] or

[5].

6

Set the separating pressure adjustment dial to [2.5].

If double-feed occurs, increase the separating pressure by [0.5] at a time.

25 mm

0.98 inch

7

Press the test key to test fold.

8

Check the finish.

If abnormal folding occurs, decrease the processing speed.

After completing folding operation of art paper or coated paper, return the paper feeding pressure and separating pressure each to [0]. If fine quality paper is used with the paper feed pressure and separating pressure set to the values for art paper and coated paper, double-feed may occur, or leading edge of paper may be damaged.

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5-2. Rough paper, recycled paper

Some recycled paper may be thin, flimsy and easy to curl when copied, and therefore inappropriate for folding. When folding such paper, pay attention to the following points.

• Separate paper well prior to stacking on the paper feed tray.

• Set the processing speed as low as possible.

If set to high, wrinkles or deformed folding will result.

• Set the paper feed pressure as low as possible.

If set to high, double-feed will result.

• Set the paper separating pressure as low as possible.

If set to high, the center of the lead edge of the paper may be scratched or turned over.

5-3. B7, A7, A6 size paper

B7, A7, A6 size paper (fed by short edge feeding) can be folded in the following conditions.

However, B7, A7, or A6 paper is regarded as non-standard paper, and the paper length should be registered, referring to

“2. Standard Folding of Non-Standard Paper” (p.3-7).

• Folding mode

(When the folding mode key is pressed, the display lamp of the folding mode which cannot be selected will not light up).

B7 : Single fold, Gate fold

A7 : Single fold

A6 : Single fold, Letter fold, Accordion-fold, Gate fold

Folding style is limited depending on the paper quality or paper size. Refer to

Chapter 7 “Specifications”

(p.7-1).

If small and light paper is used, too fast processing speed will result in stream-feed (continuous feed). Decrease the processing speed as slow as possible.

When mis-feed or double-feed occurs even though the feeding pressure and separating pressure are

set to the set value, adjust the feeding pressure and separating pressure.

(p.2-6)

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6. Changing the Stacker Roller Height

Some thick and stiff paper may not be ejected smoothly because the paper may open after folding.

Change the stacker roller height and widen the space for the paper to pass in ejection.

1

Remove the auxiliary paper ejection guide and paper support guide.

2

Lift the stacker roller and hold it with hand to move to the [A] position shown in the figure.

[A]

After completing folding operations, be sure to return the stacker roller to the standard position. Leaving it in the raised state will result in poor alignment of ejected paper.

7. Stacking the Folded Paper

The angle of the paper receiving tray of this machine can be changed. If the angle is changed, the folded paper can be stacked in the following two ways according to the purpose.

Straight stacking Diagonally stacking

If you use the paper support guide when diagonally stacking paper satisfying the following conditions, the paper will be ejected and stacked neatly.

• Paper size: A4/LT

• Thickness of paper: Fine quality paper 64 g/m 2 /16 lb, 81.4 g/m 2 /22 lb

• Folding mode: Letter fold, Accordion fold

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8. Function Setting

Function setting can be performed for shortening the operation procedure or adjustment according to the paper used based on the purpose of the user.

8-1. Thick paper mode

Set this mode when double folding B4 or larger, thick (104.7 g/m thick paper in this mode. Use of this mode may result in unstable paper feed, and make parts wear down quickly.

2 /28 lb or more) fine quality paper. Use only

1

Press the key on the top screen, and set the processing speed to [5].

A4 +0.0/

Ready

0

2

Press the key.

The processing speed display reverses, and the thick paper mode has been set.

0

Press the key to clear the thick paper mode.

A4 +0.0/

Ready

8-2. Thin paper mode

Use the thin paper mode when handling thin and flimsy paper such as rough paper and recycled paper. Do not use for the paper other than thin type. When using this mode for the paper type other than thin paper, paper jam may occur.

1

Press key on the top screen, and set the processing speed to [1].

A4 +0.0/

Ready

0

2

Press the key.

The processing speed display reverses, and the thin paper mode has been set.

0

Press the key to clear the thin paper mode.

A4 +0.0/

Ready

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8-3. Interval function (DF-980 only)

Interval (suspension) function is a function to specify the number of sheets to be folded and suspend folded paper by interrupting paper folding operation for a certain period of time.

Take out ejected paper during interruption, and another operation after paper folding such as distribution or enclosure can be prepared.

As an example, set to paper folding suspension by 50 sheets and for 10 seconds.

1

Press the menu key to display [Interval Setting].

2

Select [Set] with the or key.

3

Press the key.

At this stage [ON] or [OFF] can be changed.

4

Select [ON] with the or key.

5

Press the key.

The setting item is set.

Interval Setting

Set

Interval Setting

Set

6

Select [No of Sec] with the or key.

7

Press the key.

The numerical value can be changed at this stage.

8

Select [10] with the or key.

Selected numerical value : [3][5][10]

9

Press the key.

A numerical value is set.

10

Select [No of Sht] with the or key.

11

Press the key.

At this stage the numerical value can be changed.

12

Input [50] on the keypad.

Setting range : 1 to 999 sheet

13

Press the key.

A numerical value is set.

Interval Setting

Set

Interval Setting

Set

Interval Setting

Set

Interval Setting

Set ON

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14

Press the key.

The display returns to the top screen, an icon will be displayed on the LCD display.

[Interval Setting] will be cleared by turning off the power.

A4 +0.0/

Ready

0

8-4. Double-feed detection setting (DF-980 only)

Double-feed detection refers to a function that reads the thickness of paper on test folding and detects when more than one sheet of paper is fed into the machine at a time.

Set the paper thickness to [Thin], when normal operation is performed with [D-Feed Detect] set to [ON]. Set the paper thickness to [Thick] when double-feed is detected mistakenly even though paper is not doublefed during test folding or normal operation with the paper thickness set to [Thin].

1

Press the menu key to display [D-Feed

Detect].

2

Select [Set] with the or key.

3

Press the key.

At this stage [ON] or [OFF] can be changed.

4

Select [ON] with the or key.

5

Press the key.

The setting item is set.

D-Feed Detect

Set

D-Feed Detect

Set

6

Select [Thickness] with the or key.

7

Press the key.

At this stage [Thin] or [Thick] can be changed.

8

Select [Thin] or [Thick] with the or key.

9

Press the key.

The selected item is set.

D-Feed Detect

Set ON

D-Feed Detect

Set

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10

Press the key.

The display returns to the top screen, an icon will be displayed on the LCD display.

• Be sure to test fold before starting paper folding when the double-feed detection setting is set to [ON]. The machine will not start if test folding is not performed even when the start key is pressed. The icon shown in the figure on the right will be displayed if test folding is performed.

A4 +0.0/

Set

A4 +0.0/

Set

0

0

• Double-feed will not be detected when using the paper with the length of 250 mm/9.84 inches or less, even if the double-feed detection setting is set to [ON]. At this time, there is no need to perform test folding. The icon will be changed as shown in the figure when using the paper with the length of 250 mm/9.84 inches or less.

A4 +0.0/

Set

• The data on paper thickness read by test folding will be cleared by changing the [Thickness] in the double-feed detection setting. Test fold again when the setting is changed.

0

• Be sure to perform test folding every time printing materials are changed to different ones even if the quality and thickness of paper used are the same. Double-feed may not be detected correctly if processing is started without test folding.

• Double-feed detection may not work properly if printing on paper is uneven or paper is misaligned.

• Repeat test folding if double-feed occurs on test folding after double-feed detection is set to

[ON]. Double-feed will not be detected correctly if paper is processed with the same settings as when double-feed is detected on test folding.

When mis-detection occurs

Double-feed or miss-feed may sometimes be detected although the paper is fed normally.

• If false double-feed detection occurs when paper thickness is set to [Thin], repeat test folding after setting paper thickness to [Thick].

If double-feed is detected mistakenly after selecting [Thick], double-feed detection function cannot be used. Set the double-feed detection to [OFF].

• If false miss-feeding detection occurs when paper thickness is set to [Thick], repeat test folding after setting paper thickness to [Thin].

If mis-feed is detected mistakenly after selecting [Thin], double-feed detection function cannot be used.

Set the double-feed detection to [OFF].

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8-5. Stacker roller adjustment

When the paper opens, paper does not align, or paper jams at the paper ejecting section in processing Cross fold or folding of thick paper, adjust the stacker roller position.

Do not move the stacker roller forcibly back and forth by hand. The machine may be broken by doing so.

Guide for the setting position of stacker roller

For EU

Settings

1

3

5

7

9

11

15

B5

A5

B6

A4

B5

A5

A3, B4

A4

B5

A5, B6

A4

B4

B5

A3

A4

A3, B4

Applicable standard paper size and folding mode

Double fold

Double fold, Letter fold, Accordion-fold

Double fold, Letter fold, Accordion-fold, Gate fold

Double fold

Accordion-fold, Gate fold

Gate fold

Double fold

Letter fold, Accordion-fold

Letter fold

Single fold, Irregular accordion fold-out

Gate fold

Letter fold, Accordion-fold

Single fold, Irregular accordion fold-out

Letter fold, Accordion-fold

Single fold, Irregular accordion fold-out

Single fold, Irregular accordion fold-out, Gate fold

For North America

Settings

1

3

5

8

9

11

15

Applicable standard paper size and folding mode

STMT, INV Double fold, Letter fold, Accordion-fold

LTR Double fold

STMT, INV Single fold, Irregular accordion fold-out, Gate fold

LTR Letter fold, Accordion-fold

LGL, LGR Double fold

LTR Gate fold

LGL

LTR

Letter fold, Accordion-fold

Single fold, Irregular accordion fold-out

LGR Letter fold, Accordion-fold

LGL, LGR Single fold, Irregular accordion fold-out, Gate fold

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When sheets of paper folded in the gate fold mode unfold and a sheet processed later slips into the one processed before:

Depending on the type and size of paper, the adjustable range in the gate fold mode is limited. Be sure to decrease the setting values one scale at a time in this mode and check the results.

1

Press the menu key to display [Other Setting].

2

Select [Stack Roll Adj] with the or key.

Other Setting 1/4

Stack Roll Adj

3

Press the key.

The [Stack Roll Adj] screen is displayed.

4

Press the key.

At this stage the numerical value can be changed.

Stack Roll Adj

15

5

Select a numerical value on the keypad or with the key.

Selected range : [0] to[16]

• As the numerical value decreases, the stacker roller position moves to the inner side of the machine, and as the numerical value increases, the stacker roller position moves to the outer side of the machine.

• Use [0] when paper jam occurs in Cross fold. When the value is set to [0], the processing speed decreases.

6

Press the key.

The changed numerical value is set and the stacker roller moves.

7

Press the key.

Returns to [Other Setting].

8

Press the key.

Returns to the top screen.

Stack Roll Adj

10

When the paper size or folding mode is changed, the former value is cleared.

When the paper size is changed according to the automatic detection of paper size, the value will not be cleared. (DF-980)

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8-6. Operation mode settings

The operation mode setting is used to set the folding stopper function of the folding plates 1 and 2 when the power is turned on.

The following modes can be set.

Normal mode

[Normal]: When the power is turned on, use the normal mode to start up in the normal setting state.

Refold mode (DF-980 only)

[Last Fold]: When the power is turned on, use the refold mode to start up the machine in the setting

details used previously.

However the machine starts up with [Interval Setting] set to [OFF] and [Detect OFF] to [ON].

The adjustment values of the folding plates 1 and 2 return to default values if they are not

registered.

Folding stopper fixed mode

[Stopper Fixed]: Use [Stopper Fixed] to delete the setting operation on the control panel when folding paper always in the same conditions. In this mode, when the power is turned on, this machine is always set to the same conditions automatically, and initial operation of the folding plates will not be performed.

As the [Stopper Fixed] is automatically set to the same conditions, the folding mode and paper size cannot be changed.

However the machine starts up with [Interval Setting] set to [OFF] and [Detect OFF] to [ON]. The adjustment values of the folding plates 1 and 2 return to default values if they are not registered.

1

Press the menu key to display [Other Setting].

Other Setting 1/4

Stack Roll Adj

2

Select [Oper Mode] with the or key.

OtherSetting 1/4

Stack Roll Adj

3

Press the key.

The [Oper Mode] screen is displayed.

4

Press the key.

At this stage the mode can be changed to

[Normal], [Last Fold], or [Stopper Fixed]

5

Select a mode with the or key.

6

Press the key.

The selected details are set.

7

Press the key.

Returns to [Other Setting].

Oper Mode

Normal

Oper Mode

Last Fold

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8

Press the key.

Returns to the top screen.

When [Last Fold] or [Stopper Fixed] is set, an icon will be displayed on the LCD display.

A4 +0.0/

Ready

[Last Fold]

0

297 148.5/

Ready

[Stopper Fixed]

0

When the [Stopper Fixed] is set, folding misalignment in the vertical direction occurs by removing the folding plate with the power turned off. Be sure to press the cancel key and clear key at the same time when turning on the power, and eject the folding plate forcibly.

8-7. Test feed setting

The number of sheets is set when performing test feeding.

1

Press the menu key to display [Other

Setting].

2

Select [Test Feed Set] with the or key.

3

Press the key.

The [Test Feed Set] screen is displayed.

4

Press the key.

At this stage the numerical value can be changed.

5

Select the number of sheets with the or key.

Selected range : 1 to 3 sheets

6

Press the key.

The selected numerical value is set.

7

Press the key.

Returns to [Other Setting].

8

Press the key.

Returns to the top screen.

Other Setting 1/4

Stack Roll Adj

Other Setting 1/4

Stack Roll Adj

Test Feed Set

No of Sht

2

Test Feed Set

No of Sht

3

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8-8. Power saving setting

If the machine is not used for a certain period of time, the backlight of the LCD display will automatically go off by setting to backlight automatic go off function.

1

Press the menu key to display [Other Setting].

Other Setting 1/4

Stack Roll Adj

2

Select [Power Save Set] with the or key.

Other Setting 2/4

Power Save Set

3

Press the key.

The [Power Save Set] screen is displayed.

4

Select [Set] with the or key.

5

Press the key.

At this stage [ON] or [OFF] can be changed.

6

Select [ON] or [OFF] with the or key.

7

Press the key.

The selected item is set.

8

Select [Time] with the or key.

9

Press the key.

At this stage the numerical value can be changed.

10

Input numerical values on the keypad or with the or key.

The numerical values can be changed by [5] using the or key.

Selected range : 15 to 60 seconds

11

Press the key.

The selected numerical value is set.

12

Press the key.

Returns to [Other Setting].

13

Press the key.

Returns to the top screen.

Power Save Set

60Sec

Power Save Set

30

Sec

Power Save Set

60 Sec

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8-9. Alarm setting (DF-980 only)

When this machine remains unused for the specified period of time, the buzzer sounds to remind that the power remains turned on.

When the [Alarm setting] is set to [ON], the buzzer sounds “pii” at the specified time. After this stage, when the machine remains unused, the buzzer sounds “pii” every one minute.

1

Press the menu key to display [Other Setting].

Other Setting 1/4

Stack Roll Adj

2

Select [Alarm Setting] with the or key.

Other Setting 2/4

Power Save Set

3

Press the key.

The [Alarm Setting] screen is displayed.

4

Select [Set] with the or key.

5

Press the key.

At this stage [ON] or [OFF] can be changed.

6

Select [ON] with the or key.

7

Press the key.

The selected item is set.

8

Select [Time] with the or key.

9

Press the key.

At this stage the numerical value can be changed.

10

Input numerical values on the keypad or with the or key.

The numerical values can be changed by [5] using the or key.

Setting range: 5 to 120 minutes

11

Press the key.

The inputted value will be set.

12

Press the key.

Returns to [Other Setting].

13

Press the key.

Returns to the top screen.

Alarm Setting

5 Min

Alarm Setting

Time

5

Alarm Setting

Time

10

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8-10. Detection OFF setting

When [No Paper] is displayed although paper is stacked on the paper feed tray, no paper detection is set to

[OFF]. This setting will return to [ON] when the power is turned off.

Contact Duplo dealer if detection error remains displayed even if the sensor is cleaned.

1

Press the menu key to display [Other

Setting].

Other Setting 1/4

Stack Roll Adj

2

Select [Detect OFF] with the or key.

Other Setting 2/4

Power Save Set

3

Press the key.

The [Detect OFF] screen is displayed.

4

Press the key.

At this stage [ON] or [OFF] can be changed.

5

Select [OFF] with the or key.

6

Press the key.

The selected item is set.

7

Press the key.

Returns to [Other Setting].

8

Press the key.

Returns to the top screen.

Detect OFF

Load

Detect OFF

Load

ON

OFF

When the [Detect OFF] is set to [OFF] and the paper on the paper feed tray runs out, [Feed Err Misfeed] is displayed on the LCD display, and the machine stops, but the paper feed tray does not rise or descend automatically. Press the key to descend the paper feed tray.

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8-11. Default setting

Using [Oper Mode], the setting can be changed at the time when the power is turned on in the [Normal] setting.

1

Press the menu key to display [Other Setting].

Other Setting 1/4

Stack Roll Adj

2

Select [Default Setting] with the or key.

Other Setting 3/4

Default Setting

3

Press the key.

The [Default Setting] screen is displayed.

4

Select [Speed] with the key or key.

5

Press the key.

At this stage the numerical value can be changed.

6

Input numerical values on the keypad or with the or key.

Setting range : 0 to 6

Set to [0] for the thin paper mode, and [6] for the thick paper mode.

7

Press the key.

The selected value is set.

8

Select [D-Feed] with the key or key.

9

Press the key.

At this stage [D-Feed] can be changed to [ON] or [OFF].

For the DF-970, [Size] can be changed at this stage.

10

Select [ON] or [OFF] with the key or key.

For the DF-970, select the paper size.

11

Press the key.

The selected item is set.

12

Press the key.

Returns to [Other Setting].

13

Press the key.

Returns to the top screen.

Default Setting

OFF

Default Setting

OFF

Default Setting

OFF

Default Setting

3

ON

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8-12. Idling setting

When double-feed or mis-feed occurs, or when interrupting paper folding during operation by pressing the start key, whether to keep operation of the machine standing by under the idling conditions can be set under the idling conditions without stopping operation except conveyance drive.

1

Press the menu key to display [Other

Setting].

Other Setting 1/4

Stack Roll Adj

2

Select [Idling] with the or key.

Other Setting 3/4

Idling

3

Press the key.

The [Idling] screen is displayed.

4

Press the key.

At this stage [ON] or [OFF] can be changed.

5

Select [ON] or [OFF] with the or key.

Idling

OFF

6

Press the key.

The selected item is set.

7

Press the key.

Returns to [Other Setting].

8

Press the key.

Returns to the top screen.

Idling

ON

Idling operation will stop when the control panel is not operated more than 30 seconds in the idling state.

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8-13. Tone setting

The buzzer (key operational sound on the control panel) or not can be set.

The buzzer sounds with the setting [OFF] when a trouble has occurred.

1

Press the menu key to display [Other Setting].

Other Setting 1/4

Stack Roll Adj

2

Select [Tone] with the or key.

Other Setting 3/4

Idling

3

Press the key.

The [Tone] screen is displayed.

4

Press the key.

At this stage [ON] or [OFF] can be changed.

5

Select [ON] or [OFF] with the or key.

6

Press the key.

The selected item is set.

7

Press the key.

Returns to [Other Setting].

8

Press the key.

Returns to the top screen.

Tone

Tone

ON

OFF

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8-14. mm/inch setting

According to the using environment, the numerical inputting machine to register the paper size, folding dimensions (folding stopper adjusting value), and custom folding can be changed.

1

Press the menu key to display [Other Setting].

Other Setting 1/4

Stack Roll Adj

2

Select [mm/inch Setting] with the or key.

Other Setting 4/4

M-Feed Timing

3

Press the key.

The [mm/inch Setting] screen is displayed.

4

Press the key.

At this stage [mm][inch] setting can be changed.

5

Select [mm] or [inch] with the or key.

6

Press the key.

The selected item is set.

7

Press the key.

Returns to [Other Setting].

8

Press the key.

Returns to the top screen.

mm/inch Setting

mm

mm/inch Setting inch

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At maximum three sheets of paper can be simultaneously folded together by using the DF HAND FEED KIT.

1. Applicable Paper and Folding Mode

1-1. Paper to be used

Paper size: A4,B5

Thickness of paper: 52.3 to 81.4 g/m 2 /14 to 22 lb

The number of paper to be folded: Maximum three sheets of paper. Fine quality short grain paper

64.0 g/m 2 /16 lb or less, art paper, two sheets of coated paper or less

• Do not use a smaller type of paper than specified. Paper jam may occur inside this machine by using other type of paper and a trouble may be caused.

• The number of sheets out of the range above cannot be processed, and thinner or thicker sheets cannot be used. Deformed folding may be performed, and paper jam may occur in this machine by processing more sheets, or using thinner or thicker sheets than specified, and a trouble may be caused.

1-2. Folding modes

• Single fold

• Letter fold

• Accordion-fold

When performing letter fold of thick paper, the folded paper opens at the ejecting section, and it cannot be conveyed under the stacker roller, which may result in an error.

Using A3 or B4 size single folded paper (cross fold)

Cross fold is available only for a single fold sheet. More than one sheet of single fold paper cannot be used.

Press the folded section firmly and perform paper folding operation. The paper feeding state will be unstable if the folded line is not folded firmly.

Single fold Letter fold Accordion-fold

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• Folded paper may result in Σ dent depending on the paper type and stretch of the folded section. This is not a malfunction of the machine.

• When folding single-folded paper by manual feeding, folding may not be completed properly depending on the paper thickness and stiffness at the folded section. Check in advance using the paper to be used.

Performing Gate Fold with the DF HAND FEED KIT Attached

When the DF HAND FEED KIT is attached, the switching axis position of this machine will be changed. Due to the above, when performing gate fold by automatic paper feeding, the folding line of second folding tends to doublefold (as shown in the figure). This is not a malfunction of the machine.

Double fold

∑ dent

Gate fold

Ejection direction

2. Staples

Applicable range of folding of stapled paper is limited.

2-1. Usable staplers

Use the flat type stapler as the staples are stitched evenly.

When using a stapler other than specified item, the staples touch the folding roller, and do not enter between the folding rollers, or cannot process paper folding as the staples touch the inlet of the folding plate.

Do not use any other staplers than specified as they injury the folding roller.

Flat type staples

Glasses type staples

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2-2. Usable staples

Use a staple No. 10 (Max No10-1M), standard item. The length of staple: width of 8.4 mm/0.33 inch, and height of 5.0 mm/0.20 inch.

Use a flat type stapler the height of which is 1.5 mm/0.05 inch or less in the stapled state.

8.4 mm/

0.33 inch

5.0 mm/

0.20 inch

1.5 mm/

0.05 inch or less

2-3. Stitching with stapler

Stitch the paper with stapler in parallel with the paper.

Front surface of paper

Front surface of paper

Stitching position is within 20 mm/0.78 inch or less from the edge of paper.

When the top left corner of the paper is stitched with the stapler, reverse the paper, and insert the paper into the inlet so that the staples will be positioned at the top right corner.

Stitching position with staples and folding style are as shown in the figure.

Reverse side of paper

Paper feed direction

20 mm/

0.78 inch or less

: Staple (reverse side)

: Staple (front side)

Single fold

Letter fold

Reverse side of paper

Paper feed direction

Accordionfold

Ejection direction

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3. Placing the Cross Fold Guide

When the DF HAND FEED KIT is attached, the location to store the cross fold lever will be changed. Insert the cross fold lever into the pillar of the sensor cover to store the lever in the direction as shown in the figure.

Be sure to store the cross fold lever at the specified place and in the specified direction. By moving during operation of this machine the folding roller may be damaged, resulting in malfunction.

Open or close the top cover gently.

Hands or fingers may be caught in the cover section. Doing so may result in injury.

4. Operation

Do not put fingers inside during operation.

Keep away long hair, ties, jewelry and loose clothing.

It could cause injury.

1

Remove the auxiliary paper ejection guide from the paper receiving tray.

2

Open the paper receiving tray to the right side when it is seen on the operating side.

3

Attach the auxiliary paper ejection guide to the stacker roller.

4-4

4

Press the menu key to display [Manual

Feed].

5

Select [Set] with the or key.

6

Press the key.

At this stage [ON] or [OFF] can be changed.

7

Select [ON] with the or key.

8

Press the key.

The selected item is set.

9

Select [Size] with the or key.

10

Press the key.

At this stage [Size] can be changed.

11

Select [A4] or [B5] with the or key.

12

Press the key.

The selected item is set.

13

Press the key.

The display returns to the top screen, an icon will be displayed on the LCD display.

14

Press the or key to set the processing speed.

When running thick sheets, set a speed to higher levels. Low speeds may cause abnormal folds.

15

Press the folding mode key to select the

[folding mode].

[Single fold], [Letter fold], or [Accordion fold] can be selected.

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Manual Feed

Set

Size

OFF

A4

Manual Feed

Set

Size

Manual Feed

Set

Size

B5 +0.0/

Ready

0

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16

Set the paper to the hand feed paper feed guide of the hand feed paper feed tray.

Do not insert the paper into the inlet.

Inserting paper into the inlet will result in paper jam or injury as the sensor detects and the paper is fed.

17

Set the auxiliary guide to the paper side.

Set the auxiliary guide leaving some clearance between the guide and paper.

Too much pressure may cause a paper feeding error such as mis-feed, etc.

18

Insert a sheet of paper to perform test folding.

Insert paper into the inlet, and the machine will start feeding operation automatically to process folding.

Compress the paper inside the machine to insert paper into the inlet. If the paper is not compressed enough, paper jam may occur. If so, press the start key to eject paper forcibly.

19

Check the finish of test folding.

Adjust the folding misalignment as required.

20

Select the method of using the counter.(Count Up and Count Down)

For the setting method, refer to the procedure 10

(p.2-8) of Chapter 2 “3. Standard Folding of Standard

Paper”.

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The following description is based on the [Count Down] method.

21

Press the keypad to enter the number of sheets to be processed.

22

Insert paper to start folding operation.

• Do not insert the next paper before the machine stops. If the next paper is inserted before the machine stops, [Paper jam at paper feed section] is displayed on the LCD display, and the machine stops. When an error is displayed, press the start key to force ejection.

• When removing paper from the inlet after the machine starts paper feeding operation, it is determined that paper is fed inside the machine, [Inside Jam] is displayed on the LCD display, and the machine stops. If so, cancel the error by taking either of the following measures.

Press the start key to force ejection.

5. Canceling the Manual Feed Mode

1

Press the menu key to display [Manual Feed].

2

Select [Set] with the or key.

3

Press the key.

At this stage [ON] or [OFF] can be changed.

4

Select [OFF] with the or key.

5

Press the key.

The selected item is set.

Manual Feed

Set

Size

ON

B5

Manual Feed

Set

Size

OFF

B5

6

Press the key.

Returns to the top screen.

A4 +0.0/

Ready

0

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6. Correcting Folding Misalignment

Do not put fingers inside during operation.

Keep away long hair, ties, jewelry and loose clothing.

It could cause injury.

6-1. Adjustment the folding misalignment in the up and down direction

If folding misalignment occurs in the up and down direction when performing hand feed operation,

refer to Chapter 3 “1-2. Adjustment the folding misalignment in the up and down direction” (p.3-3)

6-2. Adjustment the folding misalignment in the right and left direction

If folding misalignment occurs in the right and left direction when performing hand feed operation, adjust with the manual skew correction knob.

For the adjustment method, refer to Chapter 3

“1-1. Adjustment the folding misalignment in the right and left direction” (p.3-1).

6-3. Abnormal folding

If abnormal folding occurs, check the following points.

• Do not use paper outside the specifications.

Particularly, deformed folding occurs frequently in the use of thin, flimsy paper not appropriate.

• Use paper with grains of long grain. (if the paper with grains of short grain is used, the number of sheets to be used is up to 2 sheets.)

• If the paper curls, flatten the paper to use.

• Set the auxiliary guide leaving a small

clearance between the guide and paper. (p.4-6)

• Use the stapler and staples as specified. Do not use any other staplers and staples which

are not specified. (p.4-2)

(p.4-3)

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7. Manual Feed Timing Setting

The period of time from inserting paper into the inlet to starting folding operation can be changed.

1

Press the menu key to display [Other Setting].

Other Setting 1/4

Stack Roll Adj

2

Select [M-Feed Timing] with the or key.

Other Setting 4/4

M-Feed Timing

3

Press the key.

The [M- Feed Timing] screen is displayed.

4

Press the key.

At this stage [Slow], [Normal], or [Fast] can be changed.

5

Select the speed with the key or key.

6

Press the key.

The selected details are set.

7

Press the key.

Returns to [Other Setting].

8

Press the key.

Returns to the top screen.

M-Feed Timing

Normal

M-Feed Timing

Slow

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Chapter 5 Cleaning the Machine

• Make sure that you disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning.

• Before you use the machine after cleaning, make sure that its surface is completely dry.

Do not use flammable sprays and solvents during cleaning, etc. of internal parts of the machine and in the vicinity of the machine.

Doing so could cause build-up of gas inside the machine, which in turn could cause ignition, resulting in fire and explosion.

When using alcohol, exercise precaution against fire and ventilate well, and after use, store in a safe place.

Use of other solvents may damage the rubber rollers and resin inside the machine, resulting in malfunction.

1. Cleaning paper feed rings and folding rollers

Open the top cover.

Jam correction knob

Open or close the top cover gently.

Hands or fingers may be caught in the cover section. Doing so may result in injury.

Folding roller

Paper feed ring

Paper feed ring

Clean with a cloth moistened with alcohol rotating the paper feed ring by hand.

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Folding roller

1

Remove the folding plate 1.

2

Clean with a cloth moistened with alcohol rotating the jam correction knob.

2. Cleaning the LCD

Wipe the LCD on the control panel with the dry cloth.

LCD display

3. Cleaning the stacker belt

1

Remove the auxiliary paper ejection guide.

2

Wipe the stacker belt with a cloth moistened with alcohol while rotating it by hand.

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4. Cleaning the sensor

Sensor attachment position

Paper feed inlet sensor upper

Paper feed inlet sensor lower

Paper sensor

(Only for North America)

Paper sensor

Paper ejection inlet sensor upper

Paper ejection inlet sensor lower

Remove dust on the infeed sensor, the paper ejection sensor (front) and the paper ejection sensor (back) by blowing air.

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Keep in mind the following notes when using the air duster.

• Use a non-flammable air duster. Read the cautions for use well, and be sure to keep the descriptions in mind.

• The sensors and metallic section are cooled by gas in the air duster, and may be temporarily condensed. Wait for about five minutes.

Paper feed inlet sensor (up and down), paper sensor

1

Open the top cover.

Open or close the top cover gently.

Hands or fingers may be caught in the cover section. Doing so may result in injury.

2

Insert the nozzle of air duster into the hole shown in the figure to blow air.

Paper ejection inlet sensor upper

1

Remove the folding plate 1.

2

Spray the air duster onto the sensor.

(Only for North America)

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Paper ejection inlet sensor lower

1

Open the side cover.

2

Remove the folding plate 2.

3

Spray the air duster onto the sensor, or wipe with a dry cloth.

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5. Cleaning the paper separator

When the paper separator is dirty, paper slippage or double-feed may occur, and paper feeding cannot be normally performed.

For the cleaning of paper separator, contact Duplo dealer.

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1. Error Code

When an error occurs, error codes will be displayed on the LCD window as follows.

Error Code

Error Message

U***

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Chapter 6 Trouble Guide

Check the error code or the error message and solve the problem by following the list below.

If the error persists or occurs frequently, contact your dealer.

1-1. Warning error

Error

Code

U010

U020

Error Message

Top Cover Open

Side CoverL Open

U030 Fold Plate1 Err

1-2. Motor error

Cause

The top cover is open.

The side cover is open.

Folding plate 1 is not attached.

Solution

Close the top cover.

Close the side cover after attaching the folding plate 2 correctly.

Attach the folding plate 1 correctly.

Error

Code

E010

E020

E110

E120

Error Message

Convey Motor Err

Tray Motor Err

E210

E220

E230

E310

E320

E330

E810

E820

E830

Fold1 Motor Err

Fold2 Motor Err

S-Motor Err

Cause

Abnormal stack on the motor due to paper jamming, etc.

Abnormal stack on the motor for raising and lowering paper feed plates due to paper jamming, etc.

(DF-980)

Folding plate 1 is not attached properly.

Motor for moving the folding stopper is not functioning due to paper jamming, etc.

Folding plate 2 is not attached properly.

Motor for moving the folding stopper is not functioning due to paper jamming, etc.

Abnormal stack on the stacker roller motor due to paper jamming, etc.

Solution

Remove jammed paper and press the clear key to release the error.

Make sure that folding plate 1 is attached properly.

Remove jammed paper and press the clear key to release the error.

Make sure that folding plate 2 is attached properly.

Remove jammed paper and press the clear key to release the error.

Remove jammed paper and press the clear key to release the error.

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1-3. Paper jam error

Error

Code

J100

J110

Error Message

Feed Err Misfeed

Feed Err Double

J120

J130

Feed Sec Jam

Paper Size Error

J200

J800

Inside Jam

Ejection Jam

Cause Solution

Miss-feed on the paper feed tray.

Double-feed occurs at the paper feed section.

Align the paper again. (p.1-18)

Remove the double-fed paper.

Paper jamming at paper feed section. Remove the jammed paper.

The stacking direction of the paper on the paper feed tray is incorrect.

The length of the paper set is incorrect

Stack paper in the correct direction.

Check that the paper is not set mistakenly, for the DF-970.

Check the length of paper set.

Check that the paper is not set mistakenly, for the DF-970.

Paper jamming inside the machine.

Remove the jammed paper.

Paper jamming at paper ejecting section.

Clear the error by referring to forcible

ejection (p.6-4) or opening and closing the top

cover.

Remove the jammed paper.

1-4. Errors requiring a service call

When the following error codes are displayed, turn the power off and on. If the error is not cleared, contact

Duplo dealer.

E130

E240

E340

E840

E910

E930

E940

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2. Paper Jam

Do not put fingers inside during operation.

Keep away long hair, ties, jewelry and loose clothing.

It could cause injury.

When paper jams, remove the paper in the following way.

2-1. Paper feed ring

1

Open the top cover.

Open or close the top cover gently.

Hands or fingers may be caught in the cover section. Doing so may result in injury.

2

Remove slowly the jammed paper near the paper feed ring.

3

Close the top cover.

If paper cannot be pulled out easily, first remove all the paper on the paper feed tray and pull out the jammed paper.

2-2. Folding roller

1

Take out the folding plate 1.

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2

Open the side cover.

3

Take out the folding plate 2.

4

Open the top cover.

Open or close the top cover gently.

Hands or fingers may be caught in the cover section. Doing so may result in injury.

5

Pull out the paper rotating the jam correction knob.

6

Close the top cover.

7

Insert the folding plate 1 and folding plate 2.

Refer to Chapter 1 “2-3. Installation procedures”

(p.1-3) .

8

Close the side cover.

The side cover will not be closed if the folding plate 2 is not attached correctly.

2-3. Folding plate

Holding on the key, press the clear key.

Eject forcibly the paper inside the folding plate.

Forcible ejection in the folding plate will not stop until the folding stopper returns to the home position, as the folding stopper moves, even if the key is not held.

Even if the paper is not removed after forcible ejection, check the position of paper jam to remove the paper with the following method.

Folding plate 1

Refer to “2-2. Folding roller” (p.6-3).

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Folding plate 2

1

Open the side cover.

2

Take out the folding plate 2.

3

Open the top cover.

Open or close the top cover gently.

Hands or fingers may be caught in the cover section. Doing so may result in injury.

4

Pull out the paper rotating the jam correction knob.

5

Close the top cover.

6

Insert the folding plate 2.

Refer to Chapter 1 “2-3. Installation procedures”

(p.1-3).

7

Close the side cover.

The side cover will not be closed if the folding plate 2 is not attached correctly.

2-4. Ejecting section

Holding on the key, press the test key.

The paper is forcibly ejected.

Paper is ejected forcibly as long as the key is held down. Forcible ejection will stop by releasing the key.

Chapter 6 Trouble Guide

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3. Troubleshooting

Do not use a flammable static electricity removal spray.

Doing so could cause build-up of gas inside the machine, which in turn could cause ignition, resulting in fire and explosion.

Condition

Power is not turned on.

The machine does not start operation when the start key is pressed.

The folding stopper of folding plate 1 or 2 does not operate.

Paper is not folded at the normal folding position.

The power cord is not connected.

Paper is not stacked.

The paper switch is not responding.

Paper has jammed.

Cause

The top cover and side cover are open.

Non-standard paper is used in standard paper settings. (DF-980)

The paper feed guide is off the paper size detection area. (DF-980)

The paper set lever is not lowered.

(DF-970)

Test folding is not performed even though the setting is changed to [ON] in [Doublefeed Detection Setting]. (DF-980)

A6, A7, B7 or other non-standard paper is used.

The folding plates 1 and 2 are not set properly.

The folding plates 1 and 2 are not set properly.

Static electricity is built up on paper.

Solution

Connect the power cord.

(p.1-6)

Stacking paper on the paper feed tray.

(p.2-2)

Stacking paper in correct position so that

the paper switch responds. (p.2-3)

Remove jammed paper.

(p.6-3)

Close the covers which are open. (The side cover will not be closed if the folding plate 2 is not attached correctly.)

Change the settings to match non-standard paper.

(p.3-7)

Secure the paper feed guide correctly.

Lower the paper set lever.

(p.2-4)

Test fold.

(p.2-7)

Input the paper size.

(p.3-7)

Set the folding plates 1 and 2 properly.

(p.1-3)

Set the folding plates 1 and 2 properly.

(p.1-3)

Paper jam occurs.

Paper is not separated well.

Paper is curled.

The folding roller is stained.

The stacker roller is not positioned correctly.

Static electricity is built up on paper.

• Use a commercially available static electricity removal spray.

• Separate the paper well.

(p.1-18)

• Humidify with a humidifier as required.

Separate the paper well.

(p.1-18)

Correct the paper curl before use.

Clean with a cloth moistened with alcohol.

(p.5-2)

Re-set the position of the stacker roller. (p.3-28)

• Use a commercially available static electricity removal spray.

• Separate the paper well.

(p.1-18)

• Humidify with a humidifier as required.

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Condition

Double-feed of paper has occurred.

Mis-feed of paper has occurred.

Folding misalignment along the vertical length of the paper occurs.

Folding misalignment along the sides of the paper occurs.

Cause

Paper feed pressure is too high.

Paper separating pressure is too low.

The paper separator is stained.

Increase the paper separating pressure.

(p.2-6)

For the cleaning of paper separator, contact

Duplo dealer.

Paper is sticking and difficult to separate.

Check that the printing ink of the paper has dried and there is no static electricity, and then separate the paper well.

Paper out of specifications is used.

Paper is not separated before being stacked.

Solution

Decrease the paper feed pressure.

(p.2-6)

Do not use paper outside the specifications.

(p.1-17)

Separate the paper enough.

(p.1-18)

Ink is not dried.

Paper is not stacked in alignment.

Loaded paper is more than 46 mm/1.81 inches in height.

Paper thickness is not appropriate.

Dry the paper enough. (p.1-18)

Stack the paper in alignment. (p.1-18)

Stacking paper so that it is less than 46 mm/1.81 inches in height.

(p.2-3)

Repeat test folding after checking paper

thickness. (p.2-7)

Paper feed pressure is too low.

Paper separating pressure is too high.

Increase the paper feed pressure.

(p.2-6)

Decrease the paper separating pressure.

(p.2-6)

The paper feed ring is stained.

Paper is not separated before being stacked.

Clean with a cloth moistened with alcohol.

(p.5-1)

Paper is sticking and difficult to separate.

Check that the printing ink of the paper has dried and there is no static electricity, and

then separate the paper well. (p.1-18)

Paper out of specifications is used.

Do not use paper outside the specifications.

(p.1-17)

Separate the paper enough.

(p.1-18)

Ink is not dried.

Paper is not stacked in alignment.

Dry the paper enough. (p.1-18)

Stack the paper in alignment. (p.1-18)

The paper feed guide is pressed against the paper too strong.

Processing speed was changed midway through operation.

Paper type (quality, thickness) was changed midway through operation.

The folding plate was removed while the stopper fixed mode was ON.

Set the paper feed guide so that it touches

the paper lightly. (p.2-3)

Adjust the folding stopper positions of folding plates 1 and 2.

(p.3-3)

Press down cancel key and clear key at the same time.

Too many sheets of paper are stacked.

Reduce the paper amount.

The paper feed guides are not set properly. Set the paper feed guides properly.

(p.2-3)

The fixing screws of the paper feed guides got loose and the paper feed guide slipped out of position.

Paper is not cut properly.

Tighten the fixing screws of the paper feed guides

. (p.2-3)

Correct the folding misalignment along the sides of the paper using the skew correction knob.

(p.3-2)

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Condition

Continuous-feeding occurs with small paper.

Single-folded thick paper jams at the folding rollers.

Cause

Paper out of specifications is used.

Paper feed pressure is too high.

The separating pressure is too low.

Paper is not properly aligned.

Increase the separating pressure.

(p.2-6)

The paper feed guides are not set properly. Set the paper feed guide according to the

paper. (p.2-3)

Align the paper well before stacking on the paper feed tray.

(p.1-18)

Thin flimsy paper is used.

Lower the processing speed.

(p.3-24)

Paper size with limitations in processing speed is used.

Paper out of specifications is used.

Solution

Do not use paper outside the specifications.

(p.1-17)

Decrease the paper feed pressure.

(p.2-6)

Paper feed pressure is too high.

The processing speed is too slow.

Paper is not separated well.

Too many sheets of paper are stacked.

Heavy paper is used.

Do not use paper outside the specifications.

(p.1-17)

Decrease the paper feed pressure.

(p.2-6)

Increase the processing speed. (p.3-24)

Separate the paper well.

(p.1-18)

Reduce the paper amount.

Increase the paper feed pressure.

(p.2-6)

When large paper is stacked on the paper feed tray, the tray does not rise even when the start key is pressed.

Mis-detection of doublefeed occurs.

Test folding is not carried out after the paper is re-stacked.

Mis-detection of mis-feed occurs.

The machine will not start operation even though the paper is inserted from the hand feed inlet.

Paper is fed unstably in cross fold.

Folding mis-alignment has occurred in cross fold.

Paper thickness in the double-feed detection setting is not appropriately set.

The printing state is variable within the range of double-feed detection.

Paper is fed askew.

Double-feed detection is set to [ON], the paper thickness is not appropriate.

[Manual Feed] is set to [OFF].

Small amount of paper is inserted into the hand feed inlet.

Folding line is not firmly pressed.

Perform test folding whenever new sheets of paper are re-stacked.

(p.2-7)

Repeat test folding when a miss-feed or double-feed error occurs.

Check the paper thickness, change the setting of paper thickness to [Thick] and test fold again.

(p.3-26)

Set the double-feed detection to OFF. (p.3-26)

(At this time, double-feed is not detected.)

Align paper appropriately and stack the paper at a proper position.

Check the paper thickness, change the setting of paper thickness to [Thin] and test fold again.

(p.3-26)

Set [Manual Feed] to [ON]. (p.4-4)

Insert paper into the hand feed inlet as far

as it goes. (p.4-4)

Press the folding line firmly.

(p.3-13)

Mis-feed has occurred in cross fold.

Folding line is not firmly pressed.

Paper stacking height exceeds 25 mm/0.98 inch.

The auxiliary paper feed ring (for moving) is not set on the folding line.

The cross fold lever is not attached.

Paper feed pressure is low.

Press the folding line firmly.

(p.3-13)

Set the paper stacking height to 25 mm/0.98 inch or less.

(p.3-14)

Set the auxiliary paper feed ring (for

moving) on the folding line. (p.3-15)

Attach the cross fold lever.

(p.3-16)

Set the paper feed pressure to [3] or more

using the feed pressure adjustment lever. (p.3-16)

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Specifications

Chapter 7 Appendix

Depending on the system configuration, the specification may vary. Ask your dealer for details.

Model

Name of product

Type

Folder

Desktop-type

DF-980

Paper feed method

Paper size Length

Paper quality

3-ring friction feed

105 to 457.2 mm/4.13 to 18.00 inches

Width 74 to 311 mm/2.91 to 12.24 inches

Regular size A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, B6/LGL, LGR, LTR, INV, STMT

Fine quality paper (52.3 to 157 g/m 2 /14 to 40 lb)

DF-970

Recycled paper, Drawing paper, Specific art paper,Specific coated paper.

Folding mode

* Types of folding may be limited depending on the paper quality and size.

Single fold, Double fold, Irregular accordion fold, Letter fold,

Accordion fold,Gate fold, Specific cross fold, Other non-standard fold.

Number of custom folding registration memories

20 10

Paper feed tray capacity 46 mm/1.81 inches (500 sheets of fine quality paper 64 g/m 2 /16 lb)500 sheets

25 mm/0.98 inch or less in cross fold

Paper feed tray movement Automatic up-down

Processing speed (Max.) 242 sheets/minute

Additional functions

Manual up-down

(When 81.4 g/m 2 /22 lb fine quality paper is single folded)

• Folding stopper fixed • Test folding

• Standard folding registration • Custom folding registration

• Entire paper length input mode

• Thin paper mode

• Thick paper mode

• LCD display energy-saving

• Force eject function • Force eject inside folding plate

• Cross fold (Provided as an option for the DF-970)

• Manual feed function (Optional)

• Ejection interval function

• Refold function

Error detection functions

• Alarm function

• No paper detection • Paper jamming detection

• Miss-feed detection • Paper size error

• Double-feed detection

(Paper length 250 mm/9.84 inches or longer)

Other detection functions • In-machine jamming • Ejecting section jamming

Airborne noise

Power supply

Current consumption

Dimensions

• Folding plate 1 set error • Top cover open

• Side cover open (Folding plate 2 set error)

Equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level: 70 dB

Equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level: 72 dB

Sound pressure level peak: 89 dB Sound pressure level peak: 91 dB

With the machine placed on the table with the height of 0.6 m/23.62 inches, measured at a distance of 1 m/39.37 inches from the control panel and at a height of 1.5 m/59.06 inches from the floor.

AC 100 to 240 V 50/60 Hz 1 to 0.5 A

88 W

When in use: 1046(W) x 512(D) x 494(H) mm/41.18(W) x 20.16(D) x 19.45(H) inches

When in stored: 665(W) x 512(D) x 494(H) mm/26.18(W) x 20.16(D) x 19.45(H) inches

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Mass (Weight)

Options Model

42.2 kg/93.0 lb (Including accessory parts) 41.0 kg/90.4 lb (Including accessory parts)

DF HAND FEED KIT DF GUIDE UNIT DF HAND

FEED KIT

DF GUIDE

UNIT

DF CROSS

FOLD UNIT

KIT GUIDE KIT GUIDE KIT Name of product

*

• Only single fold applicable to 157 g/m 2 /40 lb paper larger than B4.

• Use 64 g/m 2 /16 lb paper for double fold or irregular accordion fold-out of B6 paper, and set the processing speed to 4 or more, and fold 2 length to 47 mm/1.85 inches or more.

• If the paper length is 128 mm/5.04 inches or less, set the processing speed to 3 to 4, and use fine quality paper of 64 to 81.4 g/m 2 /16 to 22 lb.

• Short grain paper cannot be used for gate fold using fine quality paper of 64 g/m 2 /16 lb or less.

• Cross fold can be performed with the paper size which is within the range of A6 to 210 (width) x 311 (length) mm/8.27 (width) x 12.24 (length) inches after single fold is performed.

The folding accuracy in cross fold is not included in the warranty.

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Chapter 7 Appendix

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