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- Page 1 Zip21 Operation and Maintenance Manual 01-03-15 onwards 1502005 Caslon House, Lyon Way, Hatfield Road, St. Albans, Herts, AL4 0LB / UK Telephone: +44 (0)1727-852211 Fax: +44 (0)1727-855772 Email: info@caslon.co.uk Website: www.caslon.co.uk...
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Page 3: Specifications
Specifications Maximum Paper Size: 320mm x 470mm 15.5" x 18.5” Minimum Paper Size: 145mm x 145mm 5.7" x 5.7" Maximum Paper thickness: 350gsm (0.5mm) 115 lb. Cover Cutting Speed: 288 finished cards per minute. Cross Cut Method: Programmable guillotine Maximum Cross Cuts per Sheet: Minimum Size of Cross Cut Gutter: 0.080"... -
Page 4: Safety Information
Never operate the Zip21A with any guarding removed. Always disconnect the power to the Zip21A whilst not in use. If you are in any doubt about the operation of the Zip21A, please call your local service agent. Important Information before you start The Zip21A is a microprocessor-controlled machine. -
Page 5: Product Recycling And Disposal
Product Recycling and Disposal European Union - Disposal Information for Commercial Users Application of this symbol on your equipment is confirmation that you must dispose of this equipment in compliance with agreed national Procedures. In accordance with European legislation end of life electrical and electronic equipment subject to disposal must be managed within agreed procedures. -
Page 6: General Operation
Zip21A "ON". Once power has been turned on, the Zip21A will go through a self-test sequence. At the end of this self-test, the Zip21A will be ready to operate. The last set of program parameters that were programmed into the Zip21A will automatically be recovered from memory and displayed on the touch screen. -
Page 7: Feeder Section
Feeder Section The Zip21A uses a suction feeder that feeds from the top. The lead edge of the stack in the feeder should be pushed against the stop plate, under the suction unit. The position of the top of the stack in relation to the suction unit is controlled by the blue cap knob situated above the feeder section. - Page 8 Rotary Slitting / Scoring Section The Zip21A uses slitting and/or scoring blades mounted in a removable cassette to slit the paper as it passes through the machine. : Before removing or installing a blade cassette, turn the main power switch to the "OFF"...
- Page 9 Card Width Setting Guide Card Vernier Side Card Vernier Side Width Setting Width Setting 80.5 35.5 77.5 32.5 75.5 29.5 71.5 26.5 68.5 23.5 66.5 20.5 62.5 17.5 59.5 14.5 56.5 11.5 53.5 50.5 Formulation 42.5 Vernier Gauge Setting Card Width - 15 44.5 Side Gap Setting 260 - (3 x Vernier Setting) / 2...
- Page 10 Cross Cutting / Guillotine Section (change template) The Zip21A uses a touch screen programmable controller and a guillotine cutter to cut the sheet into sections. The programmable controls are easy to set-up and adjust. Scissor or gutter cut formats can be programmed and produced on the Zip21A.
- Page 11 Programming The program requires six pieces of information to be entered before a job can be run. “Registration” = The mode of operation for registering the start of the cutting process. This can be either from the LEAD EDGE of the sheet or from a registration MARK printed on the sheet. “No of Cards”...
- Page 12 Touch Screen Operator Controls The Start button will initiate the machine operation and sheet feeding and cutting will commence. The Single Sheet button will initiate the machine operation, feeding and cutting one single sheet and then stopping. This is very useful when testing or setting the machine. The Pause button will stop the feeder and the machine at the point the button was pressed.
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Page 13: Manual Screen
Rotate the knob slightly, in the opposite direction, until the signal clears. Press the ‘Rev. Jog’ button until the sheet has cleared back into the feed area. The machine is now set for double sheet detection and ready to run. File to be saved as “ZIP21A DEMO SHEET” Page 12... - Page 14 (0.160" - 0.3937"). Tail edge trim off that is too long may hang up in the guillotine causing the Zip21A to display an error. If this occurs, turn the power "OFF". Remove the top guard and remove the tail edge trim off scrap. Assure that the recommended tail trim off dimension is established when laying out the sheet prior to printing.
- Page 15 Displays a keypad, change margin to 8 and then return Press “Margin button” arrow Displays a keypad, enter job name to CASLON BUSINESS Press “Job Name button” CARD and then return arrow Displays a keypad, enter 85x54 MM 24 UP and then return Press “Card Size button”...
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Page 16: Display / Error Messages
The machine needs to run 50 sheets and then stop Action Operation Turn Zip21A on Machine will initialise and display operating screen. Press “Total Set” Displays a keypad, enter 50 and then return arrow Press “Zero” Resets the current sheet count to zero... -
Page 17: Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Maintenance / Troubleshooting Sensor – Make sure that the light-detecting sensor is free from dust and other contamination. To clean, wipe with a soft cotton rag. Rollers – Paper dust and ink residue will accumulate of the rollers causing inaccurate feeding. To clean, wipe with lint less rag. - Page 18 For laser printed stock, wait for 15 minutes before cutting to allow static to discharge. Keep air between printed stocks to help static to discharge. Do not stack printed cards too high. Ideal operating conditions for the least amount static is above 50% humidity. Make sure that your Zip21A is earthed. Page 17...
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