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Horizon Fitness PF-P3100 Manual

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  • Page 2 PAPER FOLDER PAPER FOLDER Important Information • This manual is designed to help you to install, operate and maintain the PF-P3100 Paper Folder. Please read and understand this manual, and keep it in a safe and convenient place. • Do not operate the PF-P3100 until you read and understand the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 This could cause a fire or electrical shock. CAUTIONS for Installation CAUTION Do not install the PF-P3100 in a location where Do not install the PF-P3100 in a loca- it will be exposed to direct sunlight, high tem- tion which is dusty.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Let's Start  Folding Standard Size Sheets •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••4 Folding Correcting Folding Problems ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••9 Folding Custom Size Sheets ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 12 Advanced  Cross Fold/12-Page Letter Fold ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 14 Setup Additional Adjustments for Smooth Folding •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 19 Troubleshoot- If an error code appears ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 22 Troubleshooting •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••...
  • Page 6 Quick Guide Copy this page and post it in a prominent place. This will be helpful to the operators. Power Switch : ON Page 4 Place the sheets Page 5 Select job pattern and sheet size on the touch panel screen. Pages 5 and 6 Position the delivery roller.
  • Page 7 Quick Guide Control Panel Display 0, 1, 2, - - - : Number of folds H1 to H4 : Delivery Roller Position (Refer to page 6) E1 to E7 : Error Code (Refer to page 22) Clear Button This button resets the number of folds to zero. Start/Stop Button This button starts or stops the folding.

  • Page 8: Let's Start Folding

    Let’s Start Folding This section explains how to prepare the folder and perform some basic operations. Folding Standard Size Sheets......... 4 Correcting Folding Problems ........9...

  • Page 9: Folding Standard Size Sheets

    Folding Standard Size Sheets Folding Standard Size Sheets This section explains how to fold standard size sheets (A4, A3, B5 and B4). Delivery Tray Attach the support table. Support Table Open the delivery tray. - This tray receives the folded sheets. 23056 20101A1 Attach the delivery roller.
  • Page 10 Folding Standard Size Sheets Fan or separate the sheets. - If the ink on the sheets is wet, allow them to dry before folding. Wet ink can stain the fold rollers or rub off onto the other sheets. Wet ink can also cause the paper feed problems.
  • Page 11 Folding Standard Size Sheets Select the fold pattern. - Press the Fold Pattern Select button to select the correct fold pattern. Select the fold pattern. 23056 20101I1 Select the fold speed. - Press the Speed button to set the correct speed mode. Select the fold speed.
  • Page 12 Folding Standard Size Sheets Pointer Set the stopper positions. - Turn the 1st and 2nd stopper knobs to align the stopper Align the pointer for the stopper with the pointers with the illuminated LEDs. illuminated LED. - If High speed is selected, see the note at the bottom of the page, and also adjust the position of the delivery rollers.
  • Page 13 Folding Standard Size Sheets To reset the sheet count to 0, press the Clear button. - If the power is turned off, and then on again, the sheet count will be reset to zero. Press the Clear button. 23056 20101Q1 Start folding using the Start/Stop button.

  • Page 14: Correcting Folding Problems

    Correcting Folding Problems Two types of folding problems - Uneven Folding; Refer to the instructions below. - Fold Skewing: Refer to the instructions on the next page. - If uneven folding and fold skewing happen at the same time, correct the skewing first. See the instructions on the next page.
  • Page 15 Correcting Folding Problems Correcting Fold Skewing Example of skewed fold 23056 20201B1 Correct the skewed fold. - Adjust the angle of the feed guide using the fold skew correct lever. Fold Skew Correct Lever - In the default position, the fold skew correct lever is aligned with the red dot on the feed table.
  • Page 16 Advanced Setup This section includes set up instructions for custom sheet sizes and fold patterns. Folding Custom Size Sheets......... 12 Cross Fold/12-Page Letter Fold ......14 Additional Adjustments for Smooth Folding ..19...

  • Page 17: Folding Custom Size Sheets

    Folding Custom Size Sheets This section shows the setup procedure for folding custom size sheets.. Fold the sheet to the desired fold pattern. 23056 30101A1 Measure the length of each folded part. - Use these lengths to set the positions of the 1st stopper and 2nd stopper.

  • Page 18: Advanced Setup

    Folding Custom Size Sheets Advanced Setup NOTE - 1 = Set this length using the 1st stopper knob 2 = Set this length using the 2nd stopper knob Shows the front or face of the printed sheets. - When you are doing single folds, the 2nd stopper knob can be set any position. Single Fold Front side down (face down).

  • Page 19: Cross Fold/12-Page Letter Fold

    Cross Fold/12-Page Letter Fold This section shows how to do cross folds and 12-page letter folds with A3 size sheets. Cross Fold - It may be difficult to make accurate 2nd folds on sheets which are wider than 210 mm (8.5"). - This machine will do cross folds or 12-page letter folds on sheets of up to 64 gsm (18# bond or 43# book).
  • Page 20 Cross Fold/12-Page Letter Fold Load the sheets on the feed table. - Follow the procedure listed in "Let’s Start Folding" on page 3 and load the sheets on the feed table. - Load the sheets so that the folded edges are close to Towards the the center of feed table so the sheets feed smoothly.
  • Page 21 Cross Fold/12-Page Letter Fold Double feed stop plate pressure adjusting plate Reduce the double feed stop plate pressure. Pressure : Reduced 23056 30201I1 Setup the speed to High. - The machine is not able to do cross folds or 12-page letter folds at other speed settings.
  • Page 22 Cross Fold/12-Page Letter Fold Lift up the feed tray lever. - The feed tray raises and the delivery belts begin to move. 23056 30201M1 Press the Test button. - One sheet will be folded. - Check the folded sheet. - To help the feeding action, press lightly on the folded edge of the sheet with your finger.
  • Page 23 Cross Fold/12-Page Letter Fold Additional Information: Optional Cross Fold Guides Roller - The cross fold guide is used to hold the folded edges of the sheets while the machine is making the Rear second folds. Set the roller on the cross fold guide over the folded edge of the top sheet.

  • Page 24: Additional Adjustments For Smooth Folding

    Additional Adjustments for Smooth Folding Double feed stop plate Double Feed Stop Plate Pressure Adjusting Lever Pressure : Normal Pressure : Reduced - Reduce the double feed stop plate pressure if there are frequent misfeeds or when doing cross-fold/12-page letter folds. - Adjust the double feed stop plate pressure to the normal setting if there are frequent double feeds.
  • Page 25 Additional Adjustments for Smooth Folding Open the clamp handle. Clamp Handle - Hold the support and open the clamp handle in the direction shown by the arrow. Support 23056 30301E1 Fo ld Ro ll e r P re s s ure Adjust the fold roller pressure.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section shows how to correct some simple problems. If an error code appears........22 Troubleshooting ............ 23 If the machine does not start when you press the Start button:................23 If there is a fold problem: ..........23 If there are frequent double feeds:........

  • Page 27: If An Error Code Appears

    If an error code appears Check Points Causes and Remedies Page - The fold section cover is open. If error code E1 Close the cover. appears: 23056 40101N1 23056 40101A1 - The buckle chute is not properly installed. If error code E2 appears: - Insert the buckle chute in the direction shown by the arrow until it is locked.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the machine does not start when you press the Start button: Check Points Causes and Remedies Page - Lift up the feed tray lever and press the Start Check whether the feed button. tray lever is up. Check whether the - Remove any jammed sheets in the buckle sheet is jammed.
  • Page 29 Troubleshooting If there is a fold problem (continued): There is a problem even though the sheets are properly loaded in the feed tray. Check Points Causes and Remedies Page Check whether the - Clean the double feed stop plate using a Cleaning double feed stop plate cloth.

  • Page 30: If There Are Frequent Double Feeds

    Troubleshooting If there are frequent double feeds: There is a problem because the sheets are not loaded in the feed tray properly. Check Points Causes and Remedies Page Check whether the - The sheets must be loaded in the feed tray sheets are properly properly.

  • Page 31: If There Are Frequent Misfeeds

    Troubleshooting If there are frequent misfeeds: The problem occurs because the sheets are not loaded in the feed tray properly. Check Points Causes and Remedies Page Check whether the - The sheets must be loaded in the feed tray sheets are properly properly.

  • Page 32: If There Are Frequent Sheet Jams

    Troubleshooting If there are frequent sheet jams: Check Points Causes and Remedies Page Check whether the - Set the correct sheet size. Check sheet size has been selected properly. 23056 40204A1 Check whether the - Set the fold speed to High. Check folding speed is too slow...

  • Page 33: If The Sheets Are Wrinckled

    Troubleshooting If the sheets are wrinckled: Check Points Causes and Remedies Page Check whether the - Set the double feed stop plate pressure Weak double feed stop plate properly. pressure is set properly. - If the pressure is set to Normal, change the setting to Weak.

  • Page 34: If You Hear An Unusual Noise

    Troubleshooting If you hear an unusual noise: Check Points Causes and Remedies Page Check the folding - Select the Silent mode. Check speed. 13073 40206C1 If the screen is blank: Check Points Causes and Remedies Page Check whether the - The Power Saving mode is selected. display shown below is - Press any button to go to the normal indicated on the...

  • Page 35: If There Are No Lights On The Display Even Though The Power Is Turned On

    Troubleshooting If there are no lights on the display even though the power is turned on: Check Points Causes and Remedies Page Check whether the - Reconnect the power cable to the outlet. power cable is plugged into an outlet. 23056 40206E1 Check whether the...
  • Page 36 Maintenance This section shows how to maintain the folder. Removing Jammed Sheets: Fold Roller Section..32 Removing Jammed Sheets: Buckle Chute....34 Cleaning and Replacing the ........35 Cleaning and Replacing the Fold Rollers....38 Cleaning the Sensors..........41...

  • Page 37: Removing Jammed Sheets: Fold Roller Section

    Section Removing Jammed Sheets: Fold Roller This section shows how to remove any jammed sheets in the fold roller section. Remove the delivery roller. Fold Section Cover Open the fold section cover. - Open the fold section cover slowly. Delivery Roller 23056 50101A1 Open the clamp handle.
  • Page 38 Removing Jammed Sheets: Fold Roller Section Grooves Check the positions of the fold rollers. - Make sure that each fold roller shaft is positioned in the groove of the roller support at the location marked by Yellow Arrows the yellow arrow. 23056 50101E1 Clamp...

  • Page 39: Removing Jammed Sheets: Buckle Chute

    Removing Jammed Sheets: Buckle Chute This section shows how to remove any jammed sheets in the buckle chute. Support Table Remove the support table. Pull out the buckle chute. - Slowly pull out the buckle chute in the direction shown by the arrow until it stops.

  • Page 40: Cleaning And Replacing The

    Cleaning and Replacing the Feed Roller and Double Feed Stop Plate If the feed roller or double sheet stop plate are worn, this causes the sheets to feed unevenly. If this happens, clean the feed roller or double feed stop plate. If the feeding action is still uneven, even after you clean the feed roller or double sheet stop plate, the parts may be worn out.
  • Page 41 Feed Roller and Double Feed Stop Plate Clean the parts. - Clean the feed roller or double feed stop plate using a cloth soaked in alcohol. 23056 50301D1 Replace the feed roller. - Pull the feed roller off of the shaft in the direction shown by the arrow.
  • Page 42 Feed Roller and Double Feed Stop Plate Push in this far Push in this far Attach the feed roller assembly. - Insert both ends of the feed roller shaft as shown in the drawing. Snap Ring Feed Roller Shaft 23056 50301H1 Close the fold section cover.

  • Page 43: Cleaning And Replacing The Fold Rollers

    Cleaning and Replacing the Fold Rollers If the fold rollers wear out or are stained with ink, the folding action may be affected. WARNING - Turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cable whenever you clean or replace the fold rollers.
  • Page 44 Remove the fold rollers. 23056 50401A1 Clean the fold rollers - Clean the fold rollers with a cloth soaked in alcohol. 23056 50401B1 Grooves Attach the fold rollers. - Make sure that each fold roller shaft is positioned in the groove of the roller holder at the location indicated by Yellow Arrows the yellow arrow.
  • Page 45 Cleaning and Replacing the Fold Rollers Clamp Handle Close the clamp handle. - Hold the clamp and close the clamp handle in the Clamp direction shown by the arrow. 23056 50101G1 Close the fold section cover. Fold Section Cover Attach the delivery roller. Delivery Roller 23056 50101H1...

  • Page 46: Cleaning The Sensors

    Cleaning the Sensors The sensor installed in the buckle chute is used to detect the sheets and count the number of sheets that have been fed. When the surface of the sensor is contaminated with paper dust, the folding action may be uneven. Support Table Remove the support table.
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  • Page 48: Installation

    Installation These instructions should only be used by trained service technicians. How to install the PF-P3100 Folder ...... 44...
  • Page 49 How to install the PF-P3100 Folder CAUTIONS - Do not install the PF-P3100 on an unstable floor surface. - The folder may fall over. The frame of the machine may be twisted, and this could affect the performance of the machine.
  • Page 50 Appendix This section includes some useful information. Specifications ............46 Machine Description ..........47 Fold Mechanism............ 49 Accessories............50 Consumables, Optional Parts ....... 51 Index ..............52...

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications Sheet Size Max. 302 (W) x 430 (L) mm [11.88"(W) x 17.00"(L)] Min. 65 (W) x 108 (L) mm [2.56"(W) x 4.26"(L)] Length Standard Sizes Feed Direction Width A4, A3, B5, B4 (5.5" x 8.5", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 14", 11" x 17") Sheet Weight Range Normal Paper : 53 to 127 gsm [14# bond or 35# book to 34# bond or 85# book]...

  • Page 52: Machine Description

    Machine Description Feed Guide Locking Lever Cover Feed Table Grip this lever to move the feed guide. The printed sheets are placed on this Sheet Guides table. These guides should lightly touch the edges of the sheets. Support Table Circuit Breaker 2nd Stopper Knob If the fold rollers are overloaded, This knob is used to set the fold...
  • Page 53 Machine Description Support Rollers Fold Roller Pressure Lever These rollers hold down the front Set the fold roller pressure lever to Strong edge of each sheet. when thick sheets (105 gsm, 28# bond, 70# book or more) are folded. Set the fold roller pressure Feed Roller lever to Normal when thinner sheets (less than This roller feeds each sheet into...

  • Page 54: Fold Mechanism

    Fold Mechanism This section explains how the machine makes the folds. Feed Roller Sheets Sheets are fed. - The feed roller rotates and feeds each sheet into the buckle chute. Double Feed Stop Plate 23056 70301A1 Feed Roller The sheet hits the stopper in the buckle Sheets chute.

  • Page 55: Accessories

    Accessories Operation Manual Power Cable Delivery Roller Either one of the two is attached. For 115V For 230V !#$ %") 23056 23056 70401B1 70401E1 Support Table 23056 70401D1...

  • Page 56: Consumables, Optional Parts

    Consumables, Optional Parts Consumables Double Feed Stop Plate Fold Roller (A941901) Feed Roller (M001978) (M014225) 23056 23056 23056 70501D1 70501B1 70501C1 Optional Parts Cross Folding Guides 23056 23056 70501E1 70501F1...

  • Page 57: Index

    Index Index ........41 Cleaning the sensors .....14 Cross fold / 12-page letter fold ........18 Cross folding guide ........12 Custom size sheets ..........6 Delivery roller Double feed stop plate ......35 Cleaning and replacing ......19 Pressure adjustment ..........25 Double feeding Feed ......36 Feed roller, cleaning ....19 Feed table pressure adjustment...

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