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Folder PF-P280. Read, understand and keep this manual in a safe and convenient place. - Do not operate the PF-P280 until you read and understand the instructions in this manual. - Horizon International Inc. shall not be liable for incidental consequential damages resulting from : improper or inadequate maintenance by customer;...
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Safety Precautions - The signal word WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. - The signal word CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
This section shows quick reference of trouble which can be resolved or prevented by operator. 3-1 Trouble Shooting ..............20 4. Maintenance ............. 23 This section explains maintenance for PF-P280. 4-1 Feed Roller/Double Feed Stop Pad Replacement .....24 4-2 Fold Roller Replacement ............26 4-3 Removal of Jammed Sheet............28 4-4 Cleaning the Count Sensor............29...
1. Before You Begin 1. Before You Begin This section explains machine parts and their function. 1-1 Specifications ..................2 1-2 Machine Parts Descriptions..............3 1-3 For Piling Sheets ..................5...
1. Before You Begin 1-1 Specifications Maximum Sheet Size A3 (11" x 17") Minimum Sheet Size 65 mm x 44 mm (2.6" x 1.7") Stock Weight 50 to 105 gsm Folding Speed 140 sheets /min (A4, single fold) Maximum Pile Height 21 mm (0.85") Power 115 v 60 Hz 0.5 A...
1. Before You Begin 1-2 Machine Parts Descriptions 1-2-1 General View Delivery Tray Folded sheet is delivered to this tray. Stopper Position Indicator Used to indicate position of stopper. Stopper Handle Used to move stopper. Power Switch Used to turn ON/OFF main power.
1. Before You Begin 1-2 Machine Parts Description 1-2-2 Operation Panel Clear Button Used to clear display. Display Indicates number of folded sheets. Start/Stop Button Used to start/stop folding. Test Feed Button Used to feed one sheet for testing.
1. Before You Begin 1-3 For Piling Sheets Fan well the sheet before piling on the feed tray. Otherwise, double sheet feed- ing or miss feed occur. Straighten up the curled sheet or folded sheet. Jog well the sheet before piling on the feed tray.
2. Operation Procedure 2. Operation Procedure This section explains setting up each parts and operation procedure. 2-1 Operation Procedure ................8 2-2 Irregular Size Sheet Folding .............. 12 2-3 Cross Fold .................... 14 2-4 When Folding Is Not Even or Square ..........17...
2. Operation Procedure 2-1 Operation Procedure . Plug power cord to outlet. . Open delivery tray and feed tray. Feed Tray Delivery Tray Turn on power switch. Lower feed tray lever. Feed Tray Lever...
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2. Operation Procedure 2-1 Operation Procedure Pile sheets on feed tray. - Face printed surface downward. - Jog well and true up sheets toward feed roller. - Place sheets center of feed tray. Feed Tray Slide both feed guides so that feed guides slightly touch piled sheets.
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"2-4 When Folding is not Even or Square" (page 17 to 18). - Press test feed button and check folded sheet after adjustment. Press start/stop button. PF-P280 starts folding. When you want to stop folding, press start/stop button or lower feed tray...
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2. Operation Procedure 2-1 Operation Procedure Number of folded sheets are indicated on display. - To delete display, press clear button. - Number indicated on display is de- leted also when power switch is turned off. When your folding job is finished, lower feed tray lever and turn off main switch.
2. Operation Procedure 2-2 Irregular Size Sheet Folding Measure size of folding edge with ruler. Complete step 1 to 6 in "2-1 Operation Procedure" (Page 8 to 9). - When sheet is piled so that printed surface faces downward, printed surface comes inside after folded.
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2. Operation Procedure 2-2 Irregular Size Sheet Folding Press fold edge of sheet firmly. NOTE If fold edge of sheet is not pressed sufficiently, sheet (signature) will not be folded correctly. Pile folded sheet on feed tray for second Pile Direction of Sheets For Second Folding folding.
2. Operation Procedure 2-3 Cross Fold NOTE - In case of cross fold, sheet wider than Cross Fold 210 mm (8.5") may not be folded completely. - Please use cross folding guide (op- tion). ATTENTION - Cross fold or 12-page letter fold can be performed only by thin fine quality paper which is 64 gsm or lighter.
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2. Operation Procedure 2-3 Cross Fold Set feed guides. When sheet width is less than 185 mm (7.28"). - Slide feed guide 1 fully far side and then set feed guide 2 . Feed Guide When sheet width is more than 185 mm (7.28").
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2. Operation Procedure 2-3 Cross Fold Raise feed tray lever and press start/stop button. - Hold folded edge slightly with finger in order to feed sheet straightly. NOTE Cross folding guide is provided as an optional equipment. When your folding job is finished, lower feed tray lever and turn off power switch.
2. Operation Procedure 2-4 When Folding Is Not Even or Square 2-4-1 To correct uneven fold In case that one side of folded sheet is too long or short, adjust stopper posi- tion with stopper handle. NOTE - Following chart shows style of deliv- ered sheet.
2. Operation Procedure 2-4 When Folding Is Not Even or Square 2-4-2 To correct not square fold When sheet is folded askew, correct folding with skew adjust lever. Skew Adjust Lever Skew Adjust Lever...
Trouble Shooting 3. Trouble Shooting This section shows quick reference of trouble which can be resolved or prevented by operator. 3-1 Trouble Shooting ................. 20...
3. Trouble Shooting 3-1 Trouble Shooting Symptom 1 : Folding result is not good. Cause Measure 1. Do not fold sheet out of specification. 1. Sheet thickness is out of specification. ("Refer to 1-1 Specification" in Page 2) 2. Cut sheet straightly. 2.
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Trouble Shooting 3-1 Trouble Shooting Symptom 2 : Double Feed occurs. Cause Measure 1. Sheets stick each other due to static 1. Fan well sheets. electricity or ink. Symptom 3 : Folded sheet is stained with ink. Measure Cause 1. Feed roller, double feed stop pad or fold 1.
4. Maintenance 4-1 Feed Roller/Double Feed Stop Pad Replacement - When feed roller and double feed stop pad are stained with ink, or worn out, sheet feed will be uncertainly. Clean Feed Tray or replace feed roller or double feed stop pad.
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4. Maintenance 4-1 Feed Roller/Double Feed Stop Pad Replacement Pull double feed stop pad upward to remove. Double Feed Stop Pad Clean feed roller and double feed stop Feed Roller pad with our original rubber cleaner liquid, XPF-111. - If feed roller or double feed stop pad is worn out, replace it.
4. Maintenance 4-2 Fold Roller Replacement If fold rollers are stained with ink, or worn Cover out, folding accuracy decreases. WARNING Turn off power switch and pull out power cord from outlet before replace- ment. Delivery Tray Slide delivery tray and open top cover. Lever Hold shaft and open lever.
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4. Maintenance 4-2 Fold Roller Replacement Clean fold rollers with rubber cleaner liquid XPF-111. If fold rollers are worn out, replace them. Groove - Install fold rollers so that ends of fold rollers are placed on grooves indicated with yellow arrow label. Yellow Arrow...
4. Maintenance 4-3 Removal of Jammed Sheet WARNING Exit Cover Turn off power switch and pull out power cord from outlet before removal. Slide delivery tray and open the exit cover. Delivery Tray Hold shaft and open lever. Lever Shaft Tilt up roller hanger and lay down roller Roller Hanger holder.
4. Maintenance 4-4 Cleaning the Count Sensor - Count sensor inside the exit cover counts the folded sheet passes through. If there are paper dust on sensing area of this sensor, the machine can not count the sheets correctly. Clean the sensor. WARNING Exit Cover Turn off power switch and pull out...