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MBM AeroFold 1500S Operation Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
MBM Air Suction Folder
Model 1500S
MBM Corporation
Version: 100910E(MBM)
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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL MBM Air Suction Folder Model 1500S MBM Corporation Version: 100910E(MBM) www.WhitakerBrothers.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing UCHIDA Model “AeroFold” Air Suction Paper Folder. You should receive many years of reliable service from this machine. Compact and easy to use, “AeroFold” is sure to streamline your paper folding tasks, saving you valuable time. Please read the Operation Manual thoroughly before using this machine.
  • Page 3 (9) Memory ....................40 (A) Fold Position Memory of Non-standard Papers............... 40 (B) Fold Position Memory of Standard Papers ................41 (C) Clearing Memory ........................42 (D) Clearing all the memorized patterns ..................42 (10) Check Lamps, Error Codes and Troubles ........43 (11) Troubleshooting and Cleaning ............

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Definition of Symbols and Notes The following names and signs stand for possible dangers. Danger This symbol stands for immediate danger. Disregarding these instructions may cause severe injury. Caution This symbol stands for a potentially dangerous situation. Disregarding these instructions may lead to injuries or damage to property.
  • Page 5 WARNING_１ ① ② ①：Moving Parts ②：Warning Label WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY. www.WhitakerBrothers.com...
  • Page 6 WARNING_2 ① ② ①：Moving Parts ②：Warning Label WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY. www.WhitakerBrothers.com...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    (1) Specifications Model: MBM 1500S Air Suction Folder Paper sizes: 4.72 x 8.27 – 13.00 x 19.21 inch Paper weight: Bond 13.9 to 42.5 lbs (Bond 42.5 – 61.1 lbs for single fold with limited paper) Paper quality: Offset paper, Coated Paper...

  • Page 8: Accessories

    (2) Accessories After un-boxing, make sure that the following accessories are present. Please contact your local dealer immediately if anything is missing. Accessories Number Table 1 Table 2 Auxiliary paper feed table Paper ejection table www.WhitakerBrothers.com...
  • Page 9 Auxiliary paper ejection table L Stopper Guide Paper Spacer for Ledger and larger Paper Spacer for Letter and smaller Power cable Operation Manual www.WhitakerBrothers.com...

  • Page 10: Part Names

    (3) Part Names ⑲ ⑳ Name Number Name ① Top cover ⑫ Skew adjustment knob Left side cover Paper ejection table ② ⑬ ③ Paper guide(L w/spring loaded & R ) ⑭ Paper ejection roller Paper height detection sensor Auxiliary paper ejection table ④...

  • Page 11: Designation And Functions Of Operations Panel

    (4) Designation and Functions of Operations Panel ② ③ ⑬ ⑦ ⑲ ⑪ ⑱ ⑧ ⑫ ⑨ ⑩ ⑰ ⑯ ⑭ ① ⑮ ⑥ ⑤ ④ Designation/Indication Function ① START/STOP key Starts and stops machine. 1) Test folds two sheets without counting. ②...

  • Page 12: Setup

    (5) Setup (A) Setting of the Paper Ejection Table Install the paper ejection table to the main machine body. Install the table by putting its hook on the guide pins at two sides. Guide pin Make sure that the hooks are securely put on the guide pins. Auxiliary paper ejection table Install the auxiliary paper ejection table to the paper ejection table.

  • Page 13: (B) Setting Of Table 1

    (B) Setting of Table 1 Slide Table 1 bracket (RH&LH) slowly to diagonal direction along the guide of the main machine body. Guide Table 1 guide on the operator side The Table 1 connector is set on the operator’s side. Give caution not to damage the connector when installing the Table 1.

  • Page 14: (C) Setting Of Table 2

    (C) Setting of Table 2 Make sure that no paper is loaded on the paper feed table, and press the paper feed table Up and Down Key so as to raise the table until it stops at the uppermost point. For installing or removing table 2, do it after raising the paper feed table up to the highest point using the paper feed table Up and Down Key.
  • Page 15 Push Table 2 in the direction of arrow and along Table Guide 2. Push Table 2 until it is securely locked. Make sure that Table 2 is securely locked. Insert the connector of Table 2. Close the door for the table 2. www.WhitakerBrothers.com...

  • Page 16: (D) Setting Of The Auxiliary Paper Feed Table

    (D) Setting of the Auxiliary Paper Feed Table Have the Paper feed side table parallel and set the tip of metal fitting of that between fixed pin No.1 and No.2 Fixed Pin No. 2 Fixed Pin No. 1 Put the Paper feed side table down as it is and catch the fixed pin No.1 Put the Paper feed side table up diagonally, the tip of them should be below fixed pin No.2 and pull down the paper feed side table.

  • Page 17: (E) Connecting Power Cabler

    (E) Connecting Power Cabler Insert the power cable into inlet for machine and the other end to power outlet. Caution: Do not use a power cable other than the one provided. Power Switch www.WhitakerBrothers.com...

  • Page 18: Preparation Of Paper

    (6)Preparation of Paper Fan out the paper sufficiently. Jog the paper. If there is a sheet of paper whose edge is bent or warped, it must be straightened. Use dry paper. Keep the stacking capacity. Max. 500 sheets (20 lbs Bond) (20 lbs Bond) It should be noted that when paper as thick as 1.97 inch or more is stacked on the station, smooth collation will not be done.

  • Page 19: Directions For Use

    (7) Directions for use To start using this machine, following is described for paper size A3 and 80g/m2 offset paper with Single Fold at medium speed 3. This introductory operation makes the user to operate the machine easier for applied applications. As the user becomes familiar with the machine, it is recommended to use other paper sizes, paper weights, folding patterns and different speeds.
  • Page 20 4. Set sheets of paper on the paper Feed Table. By pressing Up and Down Key, lower the Feed Table before placing paper stack. When setting sheets of paper on the paper feed table, press the paper feed table Up and Down Key. In case the paper feed table is located at any place other then the lowest point, it moves down to the lowest point.
  • Page 21 9. Place L Stopper Guide at the back end of the paper stack. Note： Make sure that there is no space among the paper, Machine Front Wall and the paper guides. Otherwise it may originate paper skew. If gap is observed due to incorrect cutting of paper etc., adjust it by the Skew Feed Table Adjustment Knob.
  • Page 22 17. Check 2nd sheet to see if there is any skew. (1) Skewed to the right. Leading Feed Edge (a) Loosen Thumb Screw and slightly turn Feed Roller Direction Adjustment Dial counter-clockwise. Tighten Thumb Screw again. (b) Press Test Key and check 2nd sheet if there is still any skew. (c) Repeat (a) and (b) above, and any skew should be corrected by Feed Roller Direction Adjustment Dial.
  • Page 23 Through above procedures, basic operation of the machine has been learnt. Now, we try in applied applications. 8. Selection of fold type Illuminating Eliminating One of the six folding types (Single, Double Parallel, Fold-out, Letter, Zigzag, and Gate) can be selected. Press the desired fold type key.
  • Page 24 13. Press Test Mode Key for more than 2 seconds until buzzer sounds. Then air starts to blow without feeding paper and Paper Feed Table rises. Air Blow Control Knob 14. Adjust Air Blow Control Knob so as that the top 7 to 10 sheets flies in the air with stability/steadily and without sticking two sheet together.
  • Page 25 Leading Feed Edge (2) Skewed to the left (a) Loosen Thumb Screw and slightly turn Feed Roller Direction Adjustment Dial clockwise. Tighten Thumb Screw again. (b) Press Test Key and check 2nd sheet if there is still any skew. (c) Repeat (a) and (b) above and any skew should be corrected by Feed Roller Direction Adjustment Dial.

  • Page 26: (B) Standard Folding Of Non-Standard-Size Paper

    (B) Standard Folding of Non-standard-size Paper 1. Selecting a fold type. 2. Input of the total paper length Measure the paper length. The arrow indicates the direction of paper feed. Paper length input mode key Press Paper Length Input Mode Key. Input the paper length using the numerical keys.

  • Page 27: (C) How To Use The Interval Function

    (C) How to Use the Interval Function After selecting a fold type, Press the Interval key. The lamp on the Interval Key illuminates. Interval key The bar on the display right beside “SEC” flashes. Using the numerical keys “1” or “10”, input a desired interval time for intermittent operation.
  • Page 28 Example: How to set 8 seconds as interval time and 50 sheets fold as number of sheets for interval operation. By this setting, the machine will stop for 8 seconds after folding 50 sheets, and start folding again automatically. How to set: Press the Interval key.

  • Page 29: Adjustment

    (8) Adjustment (A) Fine Adjustment Adjusting Table 1 or Table 2 Select the Stopper Move Mode key (Table 1or 2). The lamp of the selected Stopper Move Mode key illuminates. The present stopper position is shown on the [Counter]. Table1 Table2 In case of standard-size paper, the stopper moves automatically to stopper move...
  • Page 30 ■Indicates leading edge when paper is fed from feed Fine Adjustment for Table 1 or Table 2 Fold Type Table1 Table2 SINGLE ― Table2 Table1 DOUBLE PARA LLEL Table2 Table2 FOLD-OUT Table1 Table1 LETTER Table2 Table2 ZIGZAG Table1 Table1 GATE Table2 Feed Out Direction of Folded Paper www.WhitakerBrothers.com...
  • Page 31 Bold line indicates leading edge when paper is place on feed try. Skew Adjustment by folding pattern Shadow indicates upper surface when paper is on feed tray. Fold Type Single Skew Turn Metallic Thumb Screw Turn Metallic Thumb Screw Feed Roller Direction Adj. Dial For less Counterclockwise ( - ) Clockwise ( + )
  • Page 32 Bold line indicates leading edge when paper is place on feed try. Skew Adjustment by folding pattern Shadow indicates upper surface when paper is on feed tray. Fold Type Double Parallel Skew Turn Metallic Thumb Screw Turn Metallic Thumb Screw Feed Roller Direction Adj.
  • Page 33 Bold line indicates leading edge when paper is place on feed try. Skew Adjustment by folding pattern Shadow indicates upper surface when paper is on feed tray. Fold Type Fold-out Skew Turn Metallic Thumb Screw Turn Metallic Thumb Screw Feed Roller Direction Adj. Dial For less Counterclockwise ( - ) Clockwise ( + )
  • Page 34 Bold line indicates leading edge when paper is place on feed try. Skew Adjustment by folding pattern Shadow indicates upper surface when paper is on feed tray. Fold Type Letter Skew Turn Metallic Thumb Screw Turn Metallic Thumb Screw Feed Roller Direction Adj. Dial For less Counterclockwise ( - ) Clockwise ( + )
  • Page 35 Bold line indicates leading edge when paper is place on feed try. Skew Adjustment by folding pattern Shadow indicates upper surface when paper is on feed tray. Fold Type Zigzag Skew Turn Metallic Thumb Screw Turn Metallic Thumb Screw Feed Roller Direction Adj. Dial For less Counterclockwise ( - ) Clockwise ( + )
  • Page 36 Bold line indicates leading edge when paper is place on feed try. Skew Adjustment by folding pattern Shadow indicates upper surface when paper is on feed tray. Fold Type Gate Skew Turn Metallic Thumb Screw Turn Metallic Thumb Screw Feed Roller Direction Adj. Dial For less Counterclockwise ( - ) Clockwise ( + )
  • Page 37 (C) Air Adjustment [Air Blow Strength Adjustment] Air Adjustment Knob The air blow strength can be adjusted by turning the air adjustment knob from low, per finer line, to high, per thicker line. General information: When double feed occurs, turn the air adjustment knob towards lower position slightly.

  • Page 38: (D) Paper Height Adjustment

    [Adjustment of Suction Air Strength] When using thin papers like copy paper, double feed may tend to occur with stronger suction power. Set Suction Strength Window at 4, i.e., opened fully. Refer (E) at page 39. The position of No. 0 is the closed condition of window, i.e., strongest suction by belt. Suction Belt in effect can be switched between 3 rows and 2 rows, stronger and weaker suction respectfully.

  • Page 39: (E) Standard Of Suction Air And Paper Feed Table Height

    (E) Standard of Suction Air and Paper Feed Table Height Adjustment of suction air and paper feed table height depend on paper quality, print condition or other environment. So adjust them by referring to the following table as approximate guidance. Blow Air (Air Adj.

  • Page 40: (F) Separator Height Adjustment

    (F) Separator Height Adjustment When adjusting the separator height, turn the separator adjustment knob using a flathead screwdriver adjustment the height so that the tip of the separator rubber touches the paper feed belt. If empty feed frequently occurs when thick paper is used, open about a 0.5mm space between the paper feed belt and separator rubber.

  • Page 41: (B) Fold Position Memory Of Standard Papers

    Select the Memory Key in which the fold will be input. Press the Store Key and release immediately when you hear a beep sounds. The lamp of the key in which the fold has been memorized will flash. Memory remains storing specific setting Even main Power Switch is turned off, i.e., when Power Store key Switch is turned on again, memorized pattern can be used...

  • Page 42: (C) Clearing Memory

    (C) Clearing Memory Clear the storage input in the memory 1/2/3 keys and the fold type keys Press first a desired Memory 1/2/3 Key or Fold Type Key being stored first and then keep pressing the C Key. Release immediately the C Key when you hear a beep sound. The lamp of the key in which the storage has been cancelled will light.

  • Page 43: Check Lamps, Error Codes And Troubles

    (10) Check Lamps, Error Codes and Troubles If Check lamp (1) is flashing it may indicate: 1) No paper PERFO. CLEANING 2) The paper feed shelf does not work. （１） 3) Failure of the paper height sensor 4) Empty feed 5）Excess loading of paper （2）...
  • Page 44 If Check lamp (5) is flashing it may indicate: PERFO. CLEANING 1) The electric plug of the paper ejection unit is not inserted 2) Ejected paper is full 3) Ejected paper jam 4) Paper ejection sensor is dirty dust or ink （5）...
  • Page 45 For each error symptom, the following error code will be displayed. Error code Symptom E-01 No paper E-02 Neither Table 1 nor the perforating/scoring unit is installed to the position of Table 1 unit. E-03 Paper left in the paper ejection sensor unit, or the paper ejection sensor is dirty. E-04 Internal paper jam E-05...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting And Cleaning

    (11) Troubleshooting and Cleaning CUTION: Make sure to disconnect power cable before starting the troubleshooting. (A) Troubleshooting of Paper jam Remove the Table-1 and remove the paper or pieces of paper. Paper Jam Open the table-2 door, remove the Table-2 and remove the paper or torn pieces of paper. When paper jammed using less than 27.9 lbs Bond paper, eject jammed paper by force as follows: (In case paper cannot be ejected by this method, remove jammed paper manually per the above steps.) (1) By pressing the Plus Key for a while, the motor stats to rotate...

  • Page 47: (B) Cleaning Of Sensors

    (B) Cleaning of Sensors Excersize cleaning each sensor periodically. (1) Open the top cover and remove paper powder or dust by cotton swab, etc. from the window Circled position as shown in the following figure. (2) Clean the paper eject sensor (circled position as shown in the following figure) by cotton Q-tips, etc. (The paper eject sensor is emitter/receiver photo cells.

  • Page 48: (C) Cleaning Of Fold Roller And Paper Feed Belt

    (C) Cleaning of Fold Roller and Paper Feed Belt When paper feed slips, folding line does not match as desired, wrinkled paper or inner paper jam occur frequently, it may be caused from paper dust or ink accumulation. Clean the fold roller as shown in the below figures. Open the top cover, remove the Table 1 and clean each Folding Roller and Paper Feed Belt.
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