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1
Health, Safety and Environment ..................................................... 3
1.1
Precautions and Safety Issues ................................................... 3
1.2
Country specific conditions ....................................................... 4
1.3
End of life ............................................................................... 5
2
General ........................................................................................... 6
2.1
Denominations ........................................................................ 6
2.2
Function Description ................................................................ 7
2.3
Display .................................................................................. 8
3
Operating Instructions ................................................................... 9
3.1
Installation ............................................................................. 9
3.2
Preparation ............................................................................ 9
3.3
Starting Up ............................................................................ 10
3.4
Loading Documents ................................................................ 11
3.5
Loading Envelopes .................................................................. 13
3.6
Sealing Envelopes .................................................................. 14
3.7
Fill & Start ............................................................................. 14
3.8
Daily Mail .............................................................................. 16
3.9
Other Menu Options ................................................................ 17
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Job Programming ......................................................................... 21
4.1
Job Menu .............................................................................. 21
4.2
Job Information ...................................................................... 22
4.3
Create Job ............................................................................. 23
4.4
Edit Job ................................................................................ 30
4.5
Copy Job ............................................................................... 30
4.6
Delete Job ............................................................................. 31
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Supervisor Menu ........................................................................... 32
5.1
System Info ........................................................................... 32
5.2
Options ................................................................................. 33
5.3
Online Services (Option*) ........................................................ 33
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Optical Mark Recognition OMR (option) ........................................ 34
6.1
General ................................................................................. 34
6.2
Adjustments .......................................................................... 34
6.3
Document Orientation ............................................................. 35
6.4
OMR Codes ............................................................................ 35
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Options ......................................................................................... 39
7.1
MaxiFeederTM ........................................................................ 39
7.2
Intermediate Transport ........................................................... 40
8
Maintenance ................................................................................. 41
8.1
Operator Maintenance ............................................................. 41
9
Fault finding ................................................................................. 42
9.1
Error Messages ...................................................................... 42
9.2
Clearing Stoppages ................................................................. 43
9.3
Operator Troubleshooting ........................................................ 44
10
Specifications ............................................................................... 48
10.1
Technical specifications ........................................................... 48
10.2
Configuration dimensions ........................................................ 48
10.3
Other general specifications ..................................................... 49
10.4
Document specifications .......................................................... 49
10.5
Insert specifications ................................................................ 50
10.6
Terminology .......................................................................... 51
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Health, Safety and Environment ............. 3 Precautions and Safety Issues ........... 3 Country specific conditions ............4 End of life ................5 General ................... 6 Denominations ................ 6 Function Description ..............7 Display .................. 8 Operating Instructions ..............9 Installation ................ -
Page 3: Health, Safety And Environment
HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT Precautions and Safety Issues Thoroughly read this operator manual, before using this machine. According to the European Guideline for machine safety (EC98-37), this operator manual must be available in the national language(s) of the country where the machine is delivered. -
Page 4: Country Specific Conditions
Country specific conditions Denmark In Denmark, certain types of Class 1 appliances may be provided with a plug that does not provide an adequate earth connection when inserted into a Danish socket outlet. Make sure the machine has a good functioning connection that has protective earthing. (the Plug and socket outlet must match). -
Page 5: End Of Life
End of life The objectives of the European Community's environment policy are, in particular, to preserve, protect and improve the quality of the environment, protect human health and utilise natural resources prudently and rationally. That policy is based on the precautionary principle and principles that preventive action should be taken, that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source. -
Page 6: General
GENERAL Denominations Envelope catch tray Sensors Envelope slide Bellows Display with operating buttons Handle for clearing stoppages Upper unit Water reservoir Locking hand grip upper unit Side cover (opened) Document feeders Ruler Collator arm Thumb wheel for side guide adjustment Collator area Side guides envelope hopper Power inlet, power switch... -
Page 7: Function Description
Function Description The system consists of the following area’s: Document Feeders The machine selects documents from the feeders according to the applicable job options. Collating area The documents are collected in the collating area before they are transported to the folding area. Folding area In the folding area, the document(s) are folded according to the job specifications. -
Page 8: Display
Display The machine has a graphical touch screen. A touch screen sensor is a clear glass panel with a touch responsive surface. The touch sensor/panel is placed over a display screen so that the responsive area of the panel covers the viewable area of the display. This display shows functions and/or buttons, which can be operated by pressing a finger directly on the touch screen on the relevant function or button. -
Page 9: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Installation Warning You can severely damage the machine if it is connected to the incorrect power supply. Before plugging in the machine, check if the local voltage is the same as the voltage mentioned on the type plate. Incidence of light can cause disturbing reflections in the display, resulting in reduced readability. -
Page 10: Starting Up
Slide and Envelope Catch Tray Attach the slide as shown in the figure. Position the envelope catch tray into the holes underneath the envelope hopper as shown in the figure. The distance A should be approximately 1.5 x the envelope height. Starting Up Connect the machine to the mains power MAIN MENU 1/2... -
Page 11: Loading Documents
Loading Documents Document Orientation feeder swap document + enclosure one document two documents no fold single fold letter fold Address carrier in Address carrier in upper Address carrier in Address carrier in upper upper feeder. upper feeder. feeder. linked pair feeders. double Face up and leading. -
Page 12: Feeding Documents
Remove trays 2 and 3: - Push the handle on the left side of the tray down. - Lift the tray to unhook it, and then pull it from the feeder. Push knob B until it clicks and stays in place, and then turn it counterclockwise as far as possible. -
Page 13: Loading Envelopes
Loading Envelopes Adjusting Side Guides Adjust side guides C by rotating thumbwheel D, so that the envelopes: - fit exactly between the side guides. - can move freely. NOTE If the distance between the side guides is too large, the envelopes will twist sidewards, when transported into the machine. -
Page 14: Sealing Envelopes
Sealing Envelopes Switch the envelope sealing ON or OFF. Lift the handgrip to open the top cover. Shift the blue handle A towards to disable the envelope sealing or towards to enable the envelop sealing. Close the top cover. When the sealing of the envelopes is enabled, the sealing liquid reservoir must be filled. - Page 15 After a few seconds, the Fill & Start display will FILL & START appear. Press to load one envelope to the insert position in the machine. The envelope is visible through the window in the top cover. Insert position ESCAPE Insert Position Note This adjustment must only be checked in case of problems or when changing the envelope...
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Page 16: Daily Mail
Address Position When the envelope position and the position of the fingers is correct, press to load a folded sheet into the envelope. The envelope will be sealed (when enabled, refer to “Sealing Envelopes” on page 14) and ejected to the envelope tray. Check the position of the address in relation to the address window in the envelope. -
Page 17: Other Menu Options
Press the button to start the job. The document or document set will be folded and inserted in the envelope as described in the selected job. Place the following document or document set in the feeder. The machine will keep running to process the inserted document or document set. - Page 18 Other Job OTHER JOB Press other job to select another predefined JOB 1 job. Press to select another job number. 108/216 The screen shows the job options of the relevant job. (For a description of the items, refer to the previous page).
- Page 19 Counters COUNTERS Press to display the Counters screen. Counters JOB 1 Reset counters Press to reset the counters to 0. Reset counters Total: Press to confirm possible changed Stop at: settings and to return to the Main menu. ESCAPE Press to leave this screen without ESCAPE changing settings.
- Page 20 Display Settings DISPLAY SETTINGS Press to change settings for the touch Display setting screen display. enables to change the contrast of the display. The graphic shows the contrast setting. ESCAPE enables to adjust the volume of the acoustic signals. The graphic shows the volume setting. •...
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Page 21: Job Programming
JOB PROGRAMMING Job Menu The job menu is protected with a PIN code, to prevent unauthorized editing or deleting jobs. To enter the job menu: From the Main Menu 1/2 press Job menu Enter PIN-code 2546 to enter the job menu. The job menu contains 5 buttons, which enable JOB MENU different functions. -
Page 22: Job Information
Job Information Job Info JOB INFO Press to display all relevant information about the selected job. JOB 1 Gives information about the envelope size 108/216 (ISO format or height in mm). ESCAPE Shows the type of fold. Shows the feeders selected to pick documents from (black is selected). The sign below this icon shows if the document double feed detection for the relevant feeder is switched ON - or OFF -... -
Page 23: Create Job
Create Job CREATE JOB • Press in the Jobs menu to create a Create job new job. This job must be stored under a job JOB 9 number. The screen will show the lowest free job number. Select job • Press to consequently select a higher or lower free job number (if available). - Page 24 Envelope Settings In this screen the properties of the used envelopes ENVELOPE SETTINGS must be entered. JOB 8 In the top of the screen, three selection buttons are displayed, from which one can be selected. The selected settings button will be highlighted yellow. C6/5 •...
- Page 25 DOCUMENT SETTINGS • Press to enter the document height. The height or the ISO format of the document will be JOB 8 displayed next to the relevant feeder. - Press to select a feeder. The selected feeder will be highlighted. - Press to display a numeric keypad to enter the exact dimension of the document.
- Page 26 ESCAPE • Press to confirm changed settings or press to return to the previous screen without changing settings. Fold Settings This screen enables the adjustment of the folding FOLD SETTINGS dimensions. JOB 8 The following choices are available: No fold (no settings required) Single fold Letter fold ESCAPE...
- Page 27 Fold Positions Fold type Minimum position Maximum position Single fold 75 mm (2.95”) Longest document length minus 25 mm (0.98”) Letter fold First fold 75 mm (2.95”) Longest document length minus 50 mm (1.97”) Second fold Position first fold Longest document length plus 26 mm (1.02”) minus 25 mm (0.98”) Zig-zag fold...
- Page 28 Note The maximum number of sheets in a set is 25. When the number of sheets exceeds 6 or 8, depending on the fold, the document can not be folded anymore. In this case, the maximum length of sheets is 148 mm for a C5/6 envelope. Also make sure that the fold is set to No fold.
- Page 29 Job Name It is possible to store the job with a meaningful job JOB NAME name, to easily recognize the job. This name will be displayed in the Main screen during job selection. Job name: invoices • Enter a job name using the alpha-numeric keypad. •...
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Page 30: Edit Job
Edit Job In this function it is possible to edit and change a EDIT JOB programmed job. JOB 1 After pressing the in the Jobs Edit job 108/216 menu (refer to “Job Menu” on page 21), the display will show the job information about the C6/5 presently selected job. -
Page 31: Delete Job
Delete Job DELETE JOB After pressing the in the Jobs Delete job menu (refer to “Job Menu” on page 21), the JOB 5 screen will show the Delete Job screen. 106/212 to select the job that must be C6/5 deleted. The screen shows the details of the selected job. -
Page 32: Supervisor Menu
SUPERVISOR MENU The supervisor of the system has the possibility to check and configure the system. To access the Supervisor menu: SUPERVISOR MENU From the Main Menu 1/2 press Supervisor menu System info Enter PIN-code 2546 to enter the Supervisor Options menu. -
Page 33: Options
Options This screen displays information about installed OPTIONS software options. Chip ID: Chip ID: Software options are enabled using license codes. System ID: System ID: These license codes, together with the identification Installed Options: OMR level 3 number of the machine enable the relevant options. Insert 'N Frank level 3 The enabled and available software options are Also available:... -
Page 34: Optical Mark Recognition Omr (Option)
OPTICAL MARK RECOGNITION OMR (OPTION) General The folding and inserting system can be equipped with Optical Mark Recognition. This allows the system to read special codes that have been printed on the documents. These codes contain information about the processing of the sheets. The sheets with the printed code are placed in the upper feeder (no. -
Page 35: Document Orientation
Document Orientation Switch ON the OMR-function and set the position of the reading marks as described in “Optical Mark Recognition Settings (Option)” on page 27. Document orientation: Fold type Type of documents Loading positions no fold first page single fold letter fold stop start... - Page 36 Minimum code/basic commands The minimum code is one mark in one line (insert). However for reliability it is advised to use at least 2 marks. The first line is the start mark. A mark printed on the second line means insert. No mark on the second line means accumulate.
- Page 37 Additional marks When it is required to control more functions in the inserter system, the use of more marks is needed. The following additional functions are possible via Start mark software options: Insert/accumulate - divert mark Divert mark Stop mark - stop mark Selective feed 1 - 1 mark: selective feed from station 1...
- Page 38 Safety mark he safety mark is used as an extra security. With Normal paper flow Skewed paper flow skewed paper the reading head can miss part of the reading code. In these situations the safety mark is Start mark Start mark not read, and the system will give an error.
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Page 39: Options
OPTIONS MaxiFeeder Function The MaxiFeeder is a feeder that can be loaded with a high number of documents. This feeder is intended to be used for Business Reply Envelopes (BRE), but also "standard" documents up to 156 mm length can be processed with it. Preparations The MaxiFeeder should be installed at the position... -
Page 40: Intermediate Transport
Document Separation When the MaxiFeeder is used at an automatic separation feeder, the separation is set automatically. The MaxiFeeder can also be used on a feeder position with a manually adjusted separation. To adjust, proceed as follows: Remove feeders 2 and 3. Squeeze the two blue handles C and D and shift the feeding plate F as far as possible to the front. -
Page 41: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Disconnect the mains power supply before performing any maintenance. The user must not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in this operator manual. All other servicing must be carried out by qualified service personnel only. Please contact your authorized distributor. Operator Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance... -
Page 42: Fault Finding
FAULT FINDING Error Messages When an error occurs the display shows a screen showing the following information: - An indication of the area in which the error occurred. - An error description. Reset - A suggested solution behind the pointing Envelope too short hand. -
Page 43: Clearing Stoppages
Clearing Stoppages Stoppages can occur in the following area’s: 1 -Feeding area 2 -Collating area 3 -Folding area 4 -Lower envelope track For clearing stoppages, three sections of the system can be opened (A, B and C). A - Top cover to reach the folding and feeding area. B - Collator plate to reach the collator area. -
Page 44: Operator Troubleshooting
Folding area Remove stoppages from the folding area as follows: Open the top cover A by pulling up the handle. Remove the documents from the folding area. Close the top cover A. Press Reset to reset the error and restart the job. Feeding area Remove stoppages from the feeding area as follows: Open the top cover A by pulling up the handle. - Page 45 Symptom Possible cause Remedy Refer to section The machine is Machine not Connect the machine not starting after connected to mains to the mains switching ON Fuse blown Replace fuse below power switch A cover is opened Close the covers Machine stops Envelopes stacked Check envelope feed...
- Page 46 Symptom Possible cause Remedy Refer to section Flap is wrinkled Envelope not within Check specifications “Technical specifications” and sometimes specifications and change on page 48 not opened envelopes if needed Envelope specifications Flap sticks Store envelopes Envelope specifications according to specifications Flap curled Envelopes stored or...
- Page 47 Symptom Possible cause Remedy Refer to section Flap not Water level low Check water level, “Sealing Envelopes” on sufficiently refill if needed page 14 moistened Brushes dry Check brushes, “Sealing Envelopes” on replace if needed by page 14 the extra soaked set “Maintenance”...
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Page 48: Specifications
10. SPECIFICATIONS 10.1 Technical specifications Type: Inserter system for medium office use Theoretical max. 3000 inserts per hour, depending on application speed Power consumption: 100V AC / 50 Hz / 5.0 Amps 115V AC / 60 Hz / 5.0 Amps 230V AC / 50 Hz / 2.5 Amps Fuse 100/115 V AC: T 5.0 A, 125 V. -
Page 49: Other General Specifications
10.3 Other general specifications Noise level <70 sBA (68 dBa) Operating temperature 10°C - 40°C Power requirements 230V/50Hz (voltage tolerance: +10%/-10%) 115V/60Hz (voltage tolerance: +6%/-10%) 100V/50Hz (voltage tolerance: +6%/-10%) Weight Whole system: 73 kg 10.4 Document specifications Paper quality minimum 60 gr/m² (15 lb bond) maximum 250 gr/m²... -
Page 50: Insert Specifications
10.5 Insert specifications Minimum size 60 g/ inches 6.3 1.25 60 g/ Maximum size* mm B-32 A-12** 2.5*** inches 9.7 6.38 B-1.25 1.4 A-0.47** B-0.2 Maximum insert specifications are based on single sheets. When multiples are handled, more room inside the envelope is needed depending on the application. When insert is more than 1 mm (0.04 inch): A-15 mm / A-0.6 inch *** Booklets up to approximately 1 mm (0.04 inch) thickness, depending on stiffness Remarks:... -
Page 51: Terminology
10.6 Terminology Term Description Address Carrier The address carrier is the document that carries the address of the person for who the mail-set is meant. The address carrier can consist of one or more sheets, from which at least the first sheet must contain the address. - Page 52 Term Description Double Feed Double Feed Control is the sensor that measures the thickness of a Control (DFC) sheet to check if the inserting system does not accidentally take more sheets than intended. DFC sensors exist on Feeders (double sheet detection).
- Page 53 Term Description The feature of an Inserting System to automatically determine its Job Fill & Start settings by measuring the sizes of documents and envelope. From all Feeders that are loaded one sheet will be taken. Based on the maximum document length (which is also the length of the document- set) and the length of the envelope the fold type is determined.
- Page 54 Term Description Optical Mark Optical Mark Recognition is intended for reading and interpreting Recognition printed codes. These codes are one or more black marks which are (OMR) read from a document. These marks give information to the Inserting system about how to build-up and handle a set. Reading error Condition in which the system could not reliably read or interpret the OMR reading marks from a sheet.
- Page 55 Term Description Z-fold A Z-fold means that a document is folded twice in such a way that each folded flaps is on a different size of the folded document, resulting in a Z-shape. This fold is illustrated in the picture below. The position of both folds is adjustable.
- Page 56 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS (According to Annex III B of the Low Voltage Directive) Manufacturer: Neopost Technologies BV Address: De Tijen 3, 9201 BX Drachten The Netherlands, herewith declares that the: ∆ DS-70, M5000, Carat , FPi 4030, FD 6302, •...
- Page 57 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS (According to Annex III B of the Low Voltage Directive) Manufacturer: Neopost Technologies BV Address: De Tijen 3, 9201 BX Drachten The Netherlands, herewith declares that the: MF-2, • which this declaration refers to, is in accordance with: the conditions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, modified by the directive 93/68/EEC, •...
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