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566F Cross Folder. Please read and understand this manual, and keep it in a safe and convenient place. • Do not operate the AFC-566F until you read and understand the instructions in this manual. • Horizon International Inc. shall not be liable for incidental consequential...
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Safety Precautions Safety precautions are indicated in this manual as follows: The term WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. The term CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in serious injury, or damage to the machine.
Operating Safety Precautions WARNINGS for Operation The machine must be operated by just one person at a time. Keep your hands and fingers away from the rotor and any moving parts during opera- tion. Otherwise moving parts can cause severe personal injury. Rotating parts may catch your hair or clothing.
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WARNINGS for Installation Be sure to attach the cables, hoses, tubes in the areas where a foot cannot be caught.
Warning Label Locations and Meanings 23051 10101B1 There are electrical parts inside. Be careful when you open the cover. Oth- erwise, electrical shock may be caused. Do not approach your hands and fingers while the belt is rotating. Other- wise your hands and fingers may be caught by the rotating belt. Do not touch the perforation blade with bear hand.
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3-2 Setting the Fold Pattern and Sheet Size............38 3-3 Setting the Positions of the Guides and Buckle Chutes........41 3-4 Loading the Sheets on the Table ..............43 3-5 Setting the Suction Head ................46 3-6 Setting the Register Guide................50 3-7 Setting the Perforation Blades ..............51 3-8 Setting the Knife Fold Section...............53 3-9 Setting the Conveyor Section ...............54 4.
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6-4-2 Large size sheets are not fed straight ................106 6-5 Problems in the Buckle Chute Section............107 6-5-1 The sheet does not enter the buckle chute ...............107 6-5-2 The folds are not square to the edges of the sheet ............108 6-5-3 The sheets are wrinkled parallel to the fold line ..............109 6-5-4 The sheets are wrinkled across the fold line ..............109 6-5-5 One of the folding lines is unstable ..................109 6-5-6 The sheet remains inside the buckle chute ...............110...
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8-2 Pump Power Cable Connection..............141 8-3 Pump Power Cable Connection..............142 8-4 Installing the Conveyor and Accessories ............143 8-5 Installing the Conveyor and Accessories ............144 8-6 Connecting the Power Cables ..............145 8-7 Pump Rotation Direction ................145 8-8 Date and Time Setup ..................146 8-9 Checks After Installation ................146 9.
1. Machine Description 1-1-1 Machine Description Overall View 1 1-1-1 Overall View 1 Buckle Chutes 1, 3, and 5 Control Panel (LCD) Page 9 This panel is used to control the folding operation. Sub Control Panel Section Page 16 Page 17 Register Guide Page 8 Feed Rotor Section...
1-1-2 Machine Description Overall View 2 1-1-2 Overall View 2 WARNING The handwheel may turn suddenly and cause injury. Press the Emergency Stop button before turning the handwheel. Knife Folding Section Page 11 Feed Table Parallel Folding The maximum stack Exit Section height is 740 mm (29.1").
1-1-3 Machine Description Overall View 3 1-1-3 Overall View 3 Power Connector to Round Feeder (option) Top Cover If this cover is opened while operation, the machine stops. Door for Buckle Chute Below the Knife Open this door to remove buckle chute K2.
1-1-4 Machine Description Suction Head Section 1 1-1-4 Suction Head Section 1 The suction head section adjusts position automatically during changeover to match the sheet length. Suction Head Stop Switch When the vacuum piston picks up the sheets which width is narrow, the suction head can rise a little, and the gap between the vacuum piston and sheets can widen.
1-1-5 Machine Description Suction Head Section 2 1-1-5 Suction Head Section 2 Lock Nut Piston Set Screw Separator This separator holds the sheet edge lightly and prevents the sheet from double feeding. Adjust the grip area according to the sheet weight. Vacuum Piston This piston catches the top sheet and lifts it up.
1-1-6 Machine Description Feed Rotor Section 1-1-6 Feed Rotor Section Valve Housing Feed Rotor This housing pulls the air from the This pulls against the leading edge of the sheet. side of the feed rotor.Changing the The vacuum operates through the oval-shaped position of this valve housing can holes on the outside of the rotor.
1-1-7 Machine Description Side Air and Feed Table 1-1-7 Side Air and Feed Table Front/Side Air Adjusting Knob Front air: Maximum Side air: Off Front air: Off Side air: Maximum Table Guide The rear edge of the stack must be held by this guide.
1-1-8 Machine Description Register Guide Section 1-1-8 Register Guide Section Transport Balls Sheet Edge Guide There are Nylon balls and steel balls. The sheet is driven through the guide by these Set this guide so that it supports the edge of the sheet. balls and the transport belt under the balls.
1-1-9 Machine Description Buckle Chute Section 1-1-9 Buckle Chute Section Buckle Stopper Adjusting Knob This knob moves only the end of the stopper on the operator side of the machine.The angle of the stopper is adjustable. Locking Knob for Buckle Stopper Adjusting Knob Loosen this knob to turn the stopper adjusting knob.
Perforation and Scoring Machine Description Section 1-1-10 Perforation and Scoring Section Using Thin Scoring Groove Upper When aligning the upper and lower scoring Scoring wheels, raise the upper and lower perfora- Upper Wheel tion shafts so the wheels do not hit. Scoring Wheel Lower...
1-1-11 Machine Description Knife Fold Section 1-1-11 Knife Fold Section Fold Knife Angle Adjusting Knob Hold-Down Brush Locking Knob The standard position is the middle of the scale. Fold Knife Hold-Down Roller This roller holds the tail edge of the Rear Knife Guide sheet.
1-1-12 Machine Description Buckle Chute Below Knife 1-1-12 Buckle Chute Below Knife Buckle Chute K1 Stopper, Deflector Buckle Chute Locking Knob Loosen the knob to remove the buckle chute. Buckle Chute K1 Stopper Adjusting Knob This part of the knob moves only the right end of the stopper.
1-1-13 Machine Description Conveyor Section Option: LCV-54 1-1-13 Conveyor Section Slide Arm Catch Rollers Move this arm to change the catch roller position. Adjust the positions of these rollers to match the length of the delivered folded sheet. Conveyor Belt This side can be angled to deliver sheets smoothly.
Power Box and Machine Description Control Box 1-1-14 Power Box and Control Box Resetting Circuit Breakers Switch (red): off Press the black Switch (black): on button. Resetting Circuit Protector It will Push return to farther the original down position. Tripped To reset Condition Q21: Pump Circuit Breaker...
1-1-15 Machine Description Pump Section 1-1-15 Pump Section Vacuum Gauge This gauge is used to check the vacuum. Control the vacuum using the vacuum regula- tor knob. In normal use, this is set to about - 0.04 MPa (-6 psi) with a sheet pulled To Front Air against the suction head.
1-1-16 Machine Description Control Panel 1-1-16 Control Panel If the Motor Stop/Feed Motor Stop/Feed Stop Button Stop button is pressed If this button is pressed once while folding operation, the machine twice in short period, stops the feeding. If the button is pressed again, the motor stops. the machine stops while the sheets are left inside.
1-1-17 Machine Description Sub Control Panel 1-1-17 Sub Control Panel Normal Jog Button When this button is pressed, the sheets move in the normal direction. Knife One Cycle Button When this button is pressed, the knife moves once. This button operates only when the knife is turned on (when this button is lit).
1-1-18 Machine Description Remote Controller Jog Dial 1-1-18 Remote Controller This dial changes the value of the selected item. The value is changed in one second. After the dial Infrared Ray Projector is turned. Point this part to the signal receiver on con- trol panel to use the remote control.
1-2-1/1-2-2 Touch Panel Description Main -Function Screen 1-2-1 Initial Screen When the power is turned on, this screen is displayed first. Next, the Fold Pattern screen appears. Cross 1-2-2 Main - Function Screen Preset Mode Select Buttons Preset Counter The machine can be set to pause or sound a buzzer : The sheets are fed continuously without after feeding a preset number of sets.
1-2-3 Touch Panel Description Condition Screen 1-2-3 Main - Condition Screen Knife Delay Time The feed interval is automatically made longer when the Feed Rotor Suction Length knife delay time is increased.The taller the level bars When (default) is pressed, on the display, the longer the knife delay time.
1-2-4 Touch Panel Description Options Screen 1-2-4 Main - Options Screen Gate Fold Buckle Chutes (GFB-56) If you are using one of the GFB-56 buckle chutes, press the button so that it turns blue. If you are not using a GFB-56 unit, press the button again.
1-2-5 Touch Panel Description Fold Pattern Screen 1-2-5 Set Up - Fold Pattern Screen Custom Fold Pattern To use a custom fold pattern that is not included in the 17 standard fold patterns, press this button. You can enter the positions for the guides and buckle chutes manually to Fold Pattern Setting match the fold pattern.
1-2-6 Touch Panel Description Guide-Buckle Screen 1-2-6 Set Up - Guide-Buckle Screen This screen shows the calculated machine settings in a list, based on the settings on the Fold Pattern screen and on the sheet size. The settings can be fine-tuned using this screen. Setting ValueInput Suction Head /Table Guide Manual Change Though the suction head and table guide are set...
Register Mark Position Touch Panel Description EnteringScreen 1-2-7 Set Up - Register Mark Position Entering Screen You can enter the values for register mark position. Entering a Value When you want to change the value, press this area to open the Numeric Keypad screen.
1-2-8 Touch Panel Description Roller Gap Screen 1-2-8 Set Up - Roller Gap Screen This screen shows the gap between each pair of rollers, measured by the number of sheets, accord- ing to the settings indicated on the Fold Pattern screen. The gap between each pair of rollers can be adjusted automatically to the desired number of sheets.
Roller Gap Micro - Touch Panel Description Adjusting Screen 1-2-9 Set Up - Roller Gap Micro-Adjusting Screen Each roller gap can be fine-tuned separately using this screen. Thickness of One Sheet Sheet thickness which is inserted in the sheet thickness detector (page 9) is Case of roller gap displayed here.
1-2-10 Touch Panel Description Check/Instruction 1-2-10 Set Up - Check/Instruction Screen Before each mechanism is setup automatically to match the fold pattern and sheet size, the Check/Instruc- tion screen appears. This lists the parts on the machine that must be checked before changeover. Check Item Operation (1) Check that all the...
Touch Panel Description Reset 1-2-11 Set Up - Reset Screen The AFC-566F includes fourteen parts that can be reset automatically. This screen is used to check that these parts are reset correctly. All Reset Button This button resets all fourteen 23051 mechanisms at the same time.
1-2-12 Touch Panel Description Memory Screen 1-2-12 Memory Screen This section stores, recalls and deletes the settings for memorized jobs. All the settings on the fol- lowing screens can be saved as one job: - Main - Function screen - Main - Condition screen - Set up - Fold pattern screen - Set up - Roller Gap screen - Set up - Guide Buckle screen...
1-2-13 Touch Panel Description Properties Screen 1-2-13 Properties Screen This screen displays information about this machine: date setting, machine operating history, serial number, and software version. This screen also has buttons that go to other screens. The Monitor screen shows the input signals from the sensors. The Job Record screen and Error Record screen report on the operation of the machine.
Administrator Setting Touch Panel Description Screen 1-2-14 Properties - Administrator Setting Screen This screen is used to set up the alarm function which tells the time for filter replacement and lubrica- tion by message. Filter Cleaning Alarm for Cooling Fan This is used to set the time to display the alarm for cleaning the air filter of control box.
2. Overview of Setup Procedure The complete setup consists of the basic setup (page 37) and the fine-tuning adjustments (page 57). Begin by doing the basic setup for the job, then fine-tune the sections of the machine while it is actually running sheets. Overview of Basic Setup 1.
3. Basic Setup Turn On the Power Switch Turn on the power switch. Initial Screen - The LCD display presents the Initial screen. Next, the Fold Pattern screen is displayed. Cross Setup - Fold Pattern Screen 23051 30101A1...
Setting the Fold Pattern and Sheet Size There are two ways of doing this: A: Set the fold pattern and sheet size for a new job. Recall a saved job. (See page 40) A: Set the fold pattern and sheet size for a new job. Set the fold pattern and sheet size using the Fold Pattern screen.
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Setting the Fold Pattern and Sheet Size Thickness Measuring Sheet Insert Instruction Screen Button Press the Zero Setup button with no Zero Setup sheets to set the value zero. Button Insert the sheet into the sheet thick- ness detector. - Prepare a strip of the sheet that you will fold. - Push down the lever and insert the strip of the sheet into the sheet thickness detector.
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Setting the Fold Pattern and Sheet Size Enter the position for the knife stopper. Setup - Guide - Buckle Screen The knife stopper is automatically moved to the maximum setting for knife folding. The knife guides are automatically set to match the sheet width.
Setting the Positions of the Guides and Buckle Chutes Setup - Guide - Buckle Check/Instruction Press on the Guide-Buckle screen. Screen Screen 1 - Check/Instruction Screen 1 appears before the machine starts the setup of the guides and buckle chutes. 23051 30301A1 Check the following before moving...
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Setting the Positions of the Guides and Buckle Chutes Press OK on Check/Instruction Screen 1. - All the roller gaps are set at once. - All the guides and buckle chutes move. Check/ Instruction Screen 2 appears after the auto- Knife Stopper matic setup is finished.
Loading the Sheets on the Table Lower the feed table. - Press the Feed Table Down button on the con- trol panel. The table will lower. The table can be stopped from lowering by pressing the Feed Table Up button while the 23051 30401A1 table is moving.
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Loading the Sheets on the Table Raise the feed table. - Press the Feed Table Up button on the control panel. 23051 30401D1 Check the position of the suction head while the table is rising. - Position the suction head so that the set register pin just touches the tail edge of the stack.
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Loading the Sheets on the Table Check the position of the feed scale Insert the feed pin in relation to the stack. scale pin into the outer hole. - Insert the feed scale pin into the outer hole. Check that the - Check that the feed scale pin just touches the feed scale pin stack.
Setting the Suction Head Set the separator. (1):Grip Area Width Adjusting Knob - Adjust the separator so that the grip area is (2):Sheet Hold Angle Adjust- ing Knob about 4 mm (about 0.16"). Adjust the separator using the grip area width adjusting knob and the sheet hold angle adjusting knob.
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Setting the Suction Head Start the pump. - Press the Feed Start button on the control panel once. - The air blowers will start, and the vacuum piston will grip the top sheet and lift it. 23051 30501C1 Vacuum Gauge Adjust the pump pressure.
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Setting the Suction Head Adjust the separation air. - Adjust the separation air so that the head of the top sheet is lifted by the air so that it touches the feed rotor. Separation Air Pressure Adjusting Knob 23051 30501G1 Adjust the front air.
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Setting the Suction Head Set the side air outlet if necessary. - The large and heavy sheets may not be sepa- rated because the air does not reach to the end of the sheet. Use the side air to separate the edges of the sheets.
Setting the Register Guide Set the sheet edge guide. Sheet Edge Guide - Set the guide to match the far edge of the sheet. The sheet edge guide prevents the edge of a sheet from catching on the gap of the side lay table.The smaller the area where the sheet edge guide covers a sheet, the less interfer- ence there is with the sheet transfer.
Setting the Perforation Blades - If the perforation blades are not installed, install them in the blade holder. See section 7-7. WARNING -Press the Emergency Stop button before starting this operation.Otherwise, the machine may start suddenly and cause severe personal injury. -Wear cutting proof gloves during this operation.
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Setting the Perforation Blades Upper Set the drive rollers evenly against Drive the perforation blade. Roller Lower Drive Roller 23051 30701E1 If you are not doing perforating: Upper Blade Move the upper blade and lower blade apart by 10 mm (0.4"). More than 4 mm (0.4”) Lower Blade...
Setting the Knife Fold Section Check the knife stoppers. Only when the sheet width is less than 95 - When not doing knife folding, remove the knife mm (3.8"): stoppers. - When doing knife folding, install the knife stop- pers. When the sheet width is less than 95 mm (3.8"), attach the knife side guide for small sheets at the positions indicated on the Setup-...
Setting the Conveyor Section Knife Folding Install the conveyor in the correct position for the fold pattern. - Install the conveyor in position to receive the folded sheets. 23051 30901A1 Parallel Folding 23051 30901B1 Adjust the height and the angle of the conveyor to match the delivery position of the folded sheets.
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Setting the Conveyor Section Set the catch rollers to match the Catch Roller length of the delivered sheet. - Set the catch rollers so that each delivered sheet is immediately held between the catch roller and the transport belt. 23051 13071 Locking Knob 30901D1...
4. Fine-Tuning Adjustments Feed some sheets, check the fold quality, and make fine adjustments if necessary. Setting the Belt Speed Set the speed of the fold rollers and transport belts. Main - Condition Screen If the speed is set correctly, the perforation line will run straight.
Feed One Sheet in Setup Mode Press the Setup - Guide - Buckle tab Setup - Guide - Buckle Screen on the screen. 23051 40201A1 Press Setup Mode. The Feed Start button blinks. 23051 40201B1 Press the Feed Start button. The feed rotor turns, and the fold rollers and transport belts start to move.
Checking the Sheet Feeding Angle First Buckle Stopper Bring the sheet up to the stopper on Rear the first buckle chute using the Nor- mal Jog button on the control panel. -If the reverse side of the sheet is fed, bring the sheet up to the second buckle stopper.
Adjusting Fold Skew in Parallel Folding Normally you can correct skewed folding by adjusting the angle of the register guide. If the skewed folding cannot be corrected by adjusting the angle, perform the following items. 1. Check the buckle chute setting 2.
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Adjusting Fold Skew in Parallel Folding Adjusting each roller gap To make a rough adjustment (adjusting the number of sheets.) - In this procedure, roller gap on both sides are adjusted evenly. To adjust the roller gap on either side only, refer to “In case of the fine - tune “.
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Adjusting Fold Skew in Parallel Folding Setting the Roller Gap µ The roller gap is 305 µ The roller gap is 295 23051 40401D1 Adjusting all roller gaps at the same time Thickness Measuring Button Thickness of the Sheet (1) Display the Roller Gap Fine-Tune screen. Setup - Roller Gap Fine - Tune Screen (2) Adjust the roller gap using the sheet thickness...
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Adjusting Fold Skew in Parallel Folding Try the parallel folding again and Thickness Zero Point Adjusting button check the folding accuracy. Thickness Measuring button - If the skewed folding still occurs, check the Setup - Roller Gap Fine - Tune Screen roller pressure on the front and rear rollers in the following procedures.
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Adjusting Fold Skew in Parallel Folding Here is the relationship between the sheet grain and the roller pressure: When the sheet is thin and the sheet grain is parallel to the fold line - The sheet may not be folded correctly because the sheet is weak.
Adjusting Parallel Shifts in Parallel Folding 4-5-1 Adjusting the positions of the buckle stoppers separately If the fold position shifts by the same amount on the front and rear, adjust the buckle stopper position. 23051 40501B Change the value for buckle 1 through buckle 6 on the Setup- Setup - Guide - Buc kle Screen Guide-Buckle screen.
Adjusting Parallel Shifts in Parallel Folding 4-5-2 Adjusting the positions of the buckle stoppers at once If the last panel of the accordion-folded sheet is The last The last longer or shorter than the setting, you can adjust the panel is too panel is too positions of the buckle stoppers at once using the short.
Matching the Perforation Line to the Fold There are two different procedures for matching the sheet position to the fold knife position: A: If you are doing perforating B: If you are not using perforating A: If you are doing perforating Check that the perforation line matches the knife position.
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Matching the Perforation Line to the Fold WARNING -Press the Emergency Stop button before making this adjustment. Otherwise, the machine may start suddenly and cause severe personal injury. -Do not touch the blades. -Wear cutting proof gloves while making this adjustment.
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Matching the Perforation Line to the Fold Knife B: If not doing perforating Check that the desired fold position (register mark) matches the fold knife. Feed one sheet using Setup Mode. - The sheet stops just before it is inserted into the fold knife section.
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Matching the Perforation Line to the Fold Knife When the desired fold line (register mark) is skewed in relation to the knife - The sheet may be catching on the entrance of one of the knife guides. If the sheet is catching, adjust the knife guide position using the screen.
Setting the Perforation Blades and Scoring Blades If you will be doing perforating and scoring, follow the steps listed below. WARNING If you will not be doing perforating and scoring, go to page 74. - Press the Emergency Stop button before starting this operation.
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Setting the Perforation Blades and Scoring Blades - If no perforation blades are installed, or if other perfora- Set the perforation blades and scor- tion blades should be replaced, refer to section 7-7. ing wheels in the operating posi- - To change the number of the perforation and scoring tions.
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Setting the Perforation Blades and Scoring Blades Spacers Setup for optional center cut blade 1 mm thickness (1 pc) 2 mm thickness (3 pcs) 3 mm thickness (2 pcs) Upper (1) Remove the perforation shaft. Refer to section Installed in this order: Blade 7-5.
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Setting the Perforation Blades and Scoring Blades Adjust the roller gap for the drive rollers. - Count the number of sheets that will pass through the drive rollers. Insert this number of strips into the gap adjusting lever. Adjust the roller gap using the gap adjusting knob so that the rollers turn slowly when the strips are pulled out.
Setting the Knife Fold Section Check the position of the side guides and the knife stoppers in relation to the sheet. Feed one sheet in Setup Mode. (Press 1, 2 and 3 shown to the right.) Next, press the Feed Stop button (4).
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Setting the Knife Fold Section Check that the position of the rear Leaf Springs knife guide is correct. Sheet Sheet Sheet -Set each knife guide so that the leaf springs on the knife guide push against the sheet a little. Change the value for the rear knife guide to adjust the knife guide position.
Adjusting Fold Skew on Buckle Chute below Knife If skewed folding occurs in the buckle chute below the knife, adjust the following items. If folding line is shifted parallel, refer to section 4-10. Normally, the roller gaps should be the same on each side.
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Adjusting Fold Skew on Buckle Chute below Knife Setup - Roller Gap Screen Adjusting each roller gap To make a rough adjustment (adjusting the number of sheets.) - In this procedure, roller gap on both sides are adjusted evenly. To adjust the roller gap on either side only, refer to “In case of the fine - tune “.
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Adjusting Fold Skew on Buckle Chute below Knife Make a test folding again, and check the fold quality. - If the sheet is still folded incorrectly, the buckle chute may not be installed correctly. If the buckle chute is installed correctly, check the gap on each end of the roller.
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Adjusting Fold Skew on Buckle Chute below Knife 2. Adjust the angle of the knife. Fold Knife Angle Adjusting Knob Adjust the fold knife angle referring to section 4-12-6. Locking Knob The standard position is the middle of the scale. 23051 41206A1 3.
Adjusting Fold Shifts on Buckle Chute below Knife 4-10 If a parallel shift occurs, adjust the stopper for that buckle chute. 23051 41001A1 Change the values for buckle chutes Setup - Guide - Buckle Screen K1 and K2 on the Setup-Guide- Buckle screen.
4-11 Checking the Fold Quality The fine adjustments were described in Section 4-10. After making the fine adjustments, fold some sheets, and check the fold quality. Cancel the Setup mode. 23051 40701A1 Press the Feed Start button once. - The motor starts running. Press the Feed Start button again.
4-12 Other Adjustments 4-12-1 Feed rotor section adjustment WARNING Turn off the main power before starting this operation. Otherwise, the rotating parts can cause severe personal injury. Feed rotor mechanism Feed Rotor -Air is pulled through the holes on the outside of the Vacuum Groove feed rotor, and into the groove in the center of the cylinder.
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4-12 Other Adjustments Double feed stop plate adjustment -If double feeding occurs often, raise the plate a bit. Double Feed Stop Plate Adjusting Knob Suction point -The standard position of the valve housing is to set the vacuum groove in the center. If the following Air Cutoff problems occur, adjust the valve housing position.
4-12 Other Adjustments 4-12-2 Buckle gate adjustment Gate Scale Standard Position CAUTION Adjust the gate within the range of the gate Gate Adjusting Knob scale. If the gate exceeds the gate scale, it may hit the fold roller. If the sheet can not enter the buckle chute easily, adjust the buckle gate.
4-12 Other Adjustments 4-12-3 Gap adjustments inside the buckle chutes Normally, it is not necessary to adjust the gaps. Sometimes the fold position for a buckle chute is not consistent. You may be able to correct this by reduc- ing the gap inside the buckle chute. If sheet does not enter the buckle chute smoothly, widen the gap inside the buckle chute.
4-12 Other Adjustments 4-12-4 Gap adjustments between the buckle chutes and fold rollers -Normally it is not necessary to adjust the gap between the buckle chute and the fold roller. If the fold does not appear at the correct point, identify the affected buckle chute and change the clearance.
4-12 Other Adjustments 4-12-5 Stopper angle adjustment Buckle Stopper Adjusting Knob Align the deep groove -Loosen the locking knob, then the stopper angle can to parallel the fold Locking Knob roller and the stopper. be adjusted using the stopper adjusting knob. If just the buckle stopper adjusting knob is turned, only the front side of the stopper moves.
4-12 Other Adjustments 4-12-6 Fold knife angle adjustment Fold Knife Angle Adjusting Knob The fold knife is parallel to the roller when the arrow is in the middle of the scale. Normally it is not necessary to adjust this setting. If the folded side of the sheet is delayed, adjust the fold knife angle by following the procedure listed below: (1)Loosen the locking knob.
4-12 Other Adjustments 4-12-7 Adjustment of the hold-down roller pressure in the fold section Depending on the sheet weight, the sheet may not Hold-down Roller reach the knife stopper in the fold section. 23051 41207A1 Push in the adjuster. Adjuster 23051 41207B1 While pushing in, turn the adjuster.
5. Starting and Running the Job This section includes instructions for starting and running the job after completing section 3, "Basic Setup" and section 4, "Fine Tuning Adjustments." Setup the Main Screen 5-1-1 Setup the Function Screen Set the number of remaining sheets Main-Function Screen only when you want to display the remaining time to run.
Set up the Main Screen 5-1-2 Set up the Condition Screen Main - Condition Screen Set the feed rotor suction length. - Set the length that the feed rotor vacuum grips the sheet according to the type of feeding being done.
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Set up the Main Screen Set the knife delay time. Main - Condition Screen - The longer the level bars in the display, the longer the knife time delay. - The feed interval is automatically made longer when the knife delay time is set longer. - When the knife delay time is set to the mini- mum, the knife operates at the moment when a sheet hits the knife stopper.
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Set up the Main Screen If the optional press stacker is used - Main - Options Screen Set the number of sheets in each set. PST-40 23051 50102G1 Select the offset mode. KICK COUNT SHIFT COUNT Shift : The stacker offsets a batch of sheets when it reaches the preset set count number.
Starting Folding Check that the feed table is raised. - If it is not raised, press the Feed Table Up but- ton. 23051 50201A1 Press the Feed Start button. The pump starts running, and the vacuum piston picks up a sheet. The fold rollers and feed rotor start to run.
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Starting Folding Press the Feed Stop button to stop Error Screen the machine. The "misfeeding" icon appears on the Error screen and the machine stops when the last sheet on the table is fed. Lower the table and reload the sheets on the table, and raise the table again.
6. Troubleshooting If an Error Icon Appears on the Screen Feed Section Top Cover Open Below Knife Cover Open Error Indication Double Feeding Misfeeding Sub Control Panel Blank Sheet Detection Emergency Stop Double Feed Sensor Cleaning Table Lifted Beyond Limit Cover Open or Emergency Stop button pressed in the Emergency Stop Button...
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If an Error Icon Appears on the Screen First, press the Emergency Stop button and remove all the jammed sheets. If you leave any sheets in the machine, the machine may jam again, or the machine may be damaged. Then, perform the following procedure: Recovery Page Jam Error Screen...
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If an Error Icon Appears on the Screen Recovery Page Jam Error Screen 1.Check the knife guide. See whether the sheet hits the knife guide. 2.Check that the buckle chute is set correctly. 3.Check that the roller gap is adjusted correctly. 4.If the sheet stops between the perforation/scoring 1 3 2 section and the knife fold section, increase the...
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If an Error Icon Appears on the Screen Error Icon Recovery Page Cover Open Close the safety covers: -Top cover (buckle chute section) -Door for buckle chute below knife Error Code: 151, 152 Emergency Stop Release the Emergency Stop button. Error Codes: 150, 250 Option Error Check that the optional stacker is connected correctly.
If a System Error Code Appears on the Screen In case of a system error, check the indicated system error code and follow the recovery procedure listed bellow. The Error screen will be cleared when the button is pressed. Error Screen If a system error occurs, this icon will be displayed.
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If a System Error Code Appears on the Screen System Recovery Error Code 2010 If this system error occurs repeatedly, call your local dealer. 2031 Turn off the power switch for 30 seconds and then turn it on again. If this system error occurs repeat- 2040 edly, call your local dealer.
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If a System Error Code Appears on the Screen System Recovery Error Code 4101 Check if there are any objects preventing the table guide from moving to the home position. 4102 Check if there are any objects preventing the register guide from moving to the home position. Check if there are any objects preventing the 1st buckle chute stopper from moving to the home posi- 4103 tion.
Problems in the Feed Section 6-3-1 The suction piston does not pick up the sheet Check Cause and Recovery Page The blower air is - The sheets may not be fanned correctly. Increase the blower air using the pressure too weak. regulator knob.
Problems in the Feed Section 6-3-2 The feed rotor does not rotate Check Cause and Recovery Page The main motor - Switch on the circuit breaker. circuit breaker (Q11) is switched page 14 off. 23051 60302A1 6-3-3 The vacuum piston moves slowly Check Cause and Recovery Page...
Problems in the Register Guide Section 6-4-1 Sheet does not move up against the register guide, or hits the register guide too hard Check Cause and Recovery Page The transport - If the sheet hits the register guide too hard, reduce the number of steel balls or replace balls are set them with plastic ones.
Problems in the Buckle Chute Section 6-5-1 The sheet does not enter the buckle chute Check Page Cause and Recovery The sheet floats - Set the sheet holders so that they control the sheet. in the register guide section. page 50 23051 60501A1 The buckle chute...
Problems in the Buckle Chute Section 6-5-2 The folds are not square to the edges of the sheet Check Cause and Recovery Page The sheet does - If the sheet does not reach the register guide, increase the number of steel balls. not reach the reg- - If the sheet hits the register guide too hard, ister guide, or the...
Problems in the Buckle Chute Section 6-5-3 The sheets are wrinkled parallel to the fold line Check Cause and Recovery Page The roller pres- - Narrow the roller gap. sure just before the buckle chute page 61 is too weak. 23051 60502B1 6-5-4 The sheets are wrinkled across the fold line...
Problems in the Buckle Chute Section 6-5-6 The sheet remains inside the buckle chute Check Cause and Recovery Page The buckle chute - Pull back the gate. gate is extended too far. page 85 Gate 23051 60501B1 The distance - Install the buckle chute closer to the fold roller.
Problems in the Scoring Section 6-6-1 The scoring line does not run straight Check Cause and Recovery Page The both perfora- - If the perforation shaft lifting levers have not been returned completely, the upper and tion shaft lifting lower perforation shafts are separated, and levers have not the scoring line is not correctly made.
Problems in the Knife Section 6-7-1 The sheets are scratched or smeared Check Cause and Recovery Page The hold-down - Decrease the pressure of the hold-down roller nearest to the perforation/scoring sec- roller pressure is tion. too strong. page 90 13071 60701A1 6-7-2 The fold knife creases the sheets...
Problems in the Knife Section 6-7-4 The folded edge of the signature swells up Check Cause and Recovery Page The gap for the - Reduce the gap on the side with the folds. fold roller (on the side with the page 77 folds) is too wide.
Other Problems 6-8-1 The sheets are not arranged correctly on the delivery conveyor Check Cause and Recovery Page The sheets are - Adjust the roller gap (gap #12). not being deliv- ered straight. page 77 23051 60502B1 6-8-2 The delivery conveyor does not run Check Cause and Recovery Page...
Other Problems 6-8-3 The pump pressure does not increase when you turn the regulator knob Check Cause and Recovery Page The pump filter is - Clean the filter. clogged. page 125 23051 60803A1 6-8-4 The pump does not run Check Cause and Recovery Page The pump circuit...
Other Problems 6-8-7 The gate fold buckle chute does not operate Check Cause and Recovery Page The power cord - Connect the power cord. for the gate fold buckle chute is page 3 not fully con- nected. 23051 60807A1 The connectors - Connect the cords.
General Folding Problems and Remedies Here are some general types of folding problems. The solutions for these problems are explained on the following pages. Z Shaped Folding Midstream Folding Dog Ears Double Step Folding Hitting the Deflector Rolling Wrinkles Crossing the Fold Line Wrinkles Spreading from the Fold Line...
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General Folding Problems and Remedies Z Shaped Folding Problem: Clean the fold rollers. Increase the gap at roller A, or reduce the gap at roller B. Move the buckle chute closer to the Gate roller, by 2mm(0.08”), page 87 or pull back the gate by 3mm(0.12”). When folding thick sheets, Z shaped folding might occur even if the gap at roller A is too loose.
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General Folding Problems and Remedies Dog Ears If a folding problem occurs as shown in the Problem: figure to the right - If the corners of the sheet are curled downwards or the gate is pulled back, the sheet cannot enter the clear- ance of the buckle chute.
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General Folding Problems and Remedies Double Step Folding Problem: When the folded side of the sheet passes the rollers, the air in the folded area can not escape. Increase the roller gap so that the air can escape easily. Hitting the Deflector Problem: The sheet hits the edge of the deflector or the sheet is caught by a scratch on the deflector surface.
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General Folding Problems and Remedies Rolling Problem: The inner edge is bent, folded, and is pulled into the roll- ers. Curl the front edge of the sheet on the feed table in the opposite direc- tion so that the edge will not be pulled into the roller.
6-10 If a Message Screen is Displayed If a message screen is displayed, perform the appropriate response following the list below. Message Screen Message Icon Message No. 23051 60201B1 OK Button Return Button Message Message Icon Description / Solution It is time for lubrication. Press the OK button and lubricate the gear.
7. Maintenance This section includes instructions for cleaning up the machine, replacing consumables, and lubrication. WARNING - Press the Emergency Stop button before doing any maintenance operation. Otherwise, a sudden start of the machine can cause severe personal injury or machine trouble. Cleaning the Vacuum Piston CAUTION If paper dust sticks to the vacuum piston, the vacuum...
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Cleaning the Vacuum Piston Assemble the vacuum piston. Lock Nut (1) Insert the spring and vacuum piston into the hole. - Turn the piston so that its groove will fit on the piston set screw and insert it. Piston Set Screw Groove (2) As you turn the piston, tighten the piston set screw gradually and insert the screw into the...
Disassembling and Cleaning the Pump Filter If the pump filter is clogged, the pump pressure will not increase when the regulator knob is turned. Clean the filter regularly and remove any clogged dust using Filter compressed air or a vacuum cleaner. There are three filters installed as shown to the right.
Cleaning the Fold Roller The fold rollers and drive rollers may be smeared by ink and this may cause unreliable folding. Clean the rollers. WARNING Turn off the power switch before cleaning the rollers. Otherwise, a sudden start of the machine can cause severe personal injury.
Lubricating the Lubrication Grease Nipple 7-4-1 Lubricating the Grease Nipple When the message screen for lubrication (see page 122 for details) is displayed, lubricate the grease nipple. Frequency of Lubrication = Once every 100 hours Specification of Grease Type: Lithium complex soap grease Viscosity: NL GI2 Add more grease into the grease Grease Gun...
Lubricating the Con- Lubrication veyor Drive Chain 7-4-2 Lubricating the Conveyor Drive Chain Lubricate the conveyor drive chain regularly (approximately once a month). Remove the power connector for the conveyor. 23051 70401C1 Lubricate the drive chain. - Apply the accessory grease using a brush. Chain 23051 70401D1...
Removing and Installing the Perforation Shaft In order to replace the scoring rollers, blade holders, and drive roller you have to remove the perforation shaft. Turn off the power switch. WARNING If the perforation blades are installed, Do not touch the blades. Otherwise, a sharp slide the upper blade holder to separate blade can cause severe personal injury.
Removing the Buckle Chute Remove the buckle chute if a sheet jam occurs in the WARNING buckle chute, or if you want to replace it with the optional gate fold buckle chute. Turn off the power switch before removing the buckle chute.
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Removing the Buckle Chute Buckle Chutes K1 and K2 Buckle Chute K1 Buckle Chute Cable Connector Locking Knob Loosen the buckle chute locking knob. - There are two buckle chute locking knobs - one on each side of the buckle chute. Buckle Chute K1 Put your hand from top of knife fold section and loosen the locking knob.
Installing the Perforation Blade This section includes instructions on how to install the WARNING perforation blade. - Turn off the power switch before replacing - Standard perforation blade: the blades. Otherwise, a sudden start of the 6 mm x 4 mm (0.236" x 0.157") machine can cause severe personal injury or 2.5 mm x 0.8 mm (0.098"...
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Installing the Perforation Blade Replace the blades. 1. Remove the upper blades and holders from the perforation shaft. 2. Install new blades and holders on the perfora- tion shaft. - Tighten the screws while holding the shaft so that it cannot turn. - Do not tighten the locking screws on the holders yet.
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Installing the Perforation Blade 3. Install the perforation shaft. - Insert the perforation shaft into the shaft holder and tighten the locking screw. - Be careful that the upper blades and lower blades do not hit each other and break. When installing the shaft, insert it until it stops.
Cleaning the Double Feed Detect Photoelectronic Sensor The sensor projects and receives the infrared ray. The detecting sensitivity decreases by the dust cov- ered on the sensor and the error icon on the error screen. Clean the projector and receiver of sensor with the soft cloth or brush.
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter in the Control Box The control box has the fan to cool inside of the con- trol box. If the air filter for the fan is clogged, the con- trol box heats up and the electrical parts may be damaged.
7-10 Replacing the Carbon Blades of Pump The pump does not work correctly if the carbon blade Cover in the pump are worn out. After 3,000 hours of use, follow the procedure below and check if the blades are worn. If necessary, replace the blades. Turn off the main power.
7-11 Replacing the Battery for the Remote Controller If the remote controller is not working, replace the bat- tery. CAUTION - Install the battery in the correct direction. - Do not throw away the used battery as household waste. Dispose of or recycle the battery according to the regulations and/or ordinances of your local government.
8. Installation Machine Installation Center of Gravity WARNING -This machine weighs 1,170 kg (2580 lb). Be very careful when moving this heavy machine. -Place the machine on a solid and flat floor. If the floor is not solid enough, place strong plywood on the floor for support.
Machine Installation 8-1-2 Level Adjustment Level the machine. - Level the machine in both directions (parallel to the buckle fold rollers and 90 degrees to the buckle fold rollers) using the four leveling bolts. - To check for level in the direction parallel to the fold rollers, place a torpedo level on the rollers themselves.
400V - Turn on the circuit breaker and set the volume to the maximum. BLK3 DLK2 DLK2 BLK2 BLK1 Rear View To AC400V Transformer To Pump Electrical Box Rear AFC-566F Front 23051 80401D1...
Pump Power Cable Connection Connect the hoses to the pump. - There are four hoses which connect to the machine. Connect the hoses to the pump as shown in the illustration below. - After connecting the hoses, fasten them using hose clamps. Rear Suction Head Front Air...
Installing the Conveyor and Accessories The LCV-54 conveyor is an option. If you are not con- necting LCV-54 conveyor, go to Step Parallel Fold Cross Fold Place the conveyor. - The exit direction of the sheets changes depending on the fold pattern. Connect the conveyor power cable.
Installing the Conveyor and Accessories Install the accessories. - Install the guide plates on the delivery section support bar. - Install the air guide. - Install the side air hose. Delivery Section - Install the sheet edge guide. Guide Plates 23051 80301B1 Wireless Remote Controller...
Connecting the Power Cables WARNING If you will be connecting the main power cable directly to a circuit breaker in the factory's distribu- tion board, have this done by a qualified electrician. Turn off the circuit breaker in the fac- tory's distribution board.
Date and Time Setup Properties Screen Set up the current date and time using the Properties screen. 23051 80501A1 Checks After Installation Check the following: (1) All covers are installed and the cover gaps are small. (2) The interlocks operate. (3) There are no strange noises or bad smells while the machine is running.
9. Appendix Specifications Machine Structure 6KTT(6 Buckles + Fold Knife + 2 Buckles Below Knife) Max.Sheet Size Max. 558(W) x 850(L) mm or 21.965" x 33.460" (Length 1,100 mm or 43.310" with optional extension table) Min. Sheet Size Min. 128(W) x 148(L) mm or 5.040" x 5.830" (Register guide minimum set position: 74(W) mm or 3.0") Sheet Weight Range Normal Paper 35 to 244 gsm...
Accessories Operation Manual and Parts Book Pump 1 pc 1 each You are reading this now. Knob M6-15 1 pc Wrench 1 Each (To hold the shaft when the buckle chute motor is broken) 30 mm 13-17 mm 12-14 mm 8-10 mm 23061 10022R1...
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Accessories Grease Cartridge Reversible Screwdriver 1 pc 1 pc (EP-N0.2) 1 pc Guide Plates 3 pcs Grease Gun (Install at exit of parallel fold section) Electrical Box Keys 5 pcs 4 pcs Mounts 13092 90201E1 Sheet Hold-down Bars 2 pcs 4 pcs Sheet Holders 4 pcs...
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Accessories T-Handle Ball-point Wrench (4 mm) Knife Stoppers with Guide 1 pc 4 pcs Leveling Bolts M20-70, Suction Cups 4 sets Nuts N20 Thin Brown N5 Thick Brown N8 10 pcs (For thick sheets) 12 pcs Side Guides 1 Each Hose Clamps 3 pcs (A943019)
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Accessories 6 pcs Sheet Holder (PET) Perforation Guides 1 pc Perforation Blade Holders AS Perforation Blades 1 pc 2 pcs 2.5 X 0.8 Air Guides 2 pcs Lower Blades 2 pcs Delivery Section Front Cover 1 pc 2 pcs Knife Stopper (SS) When installing the machine, a service tech- nician mounts this cover.
Consumables Thin Suction Cups Thick Suction Cups 13092 13092 90201X1 90201X1 Parts Book: Fig. 81 - Index 8 Parts Book: Fig. 81 - Index 9 Carbon Blade for pump Filter Element for Vacuum Pump (F1) 23051 23061 1003A1 10041A1 Parts Book: Fig. 68 - Index 17 Parts Book: Fig.
Options Perforation Blade Slitter Blade 13092 13092 90204B1 90204A1 Cut 3.2 mm x Blank 0.8 mm (M174213) Diameter 51 mm (M174214) Cut 1.4 mm x Blank 0.8 mm (M174212) Diameter 52 mm (M174215) Cut 2.5 mm x Blank 0.8 mm (M174208) Diameter 54 mm (M174710) Sheet Removing Guide (A945254) Scoring Wheel...
Static and Dynamic Load Testing We guanrantee that the feed table of this product has passed the static and dynamic load testing in accordance with 4.1.2.3. of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EU.