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Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Multi fi nisher DC-516. To ensure safe and effi cient prolonged use of this machine, read and thoroughly understand this manual before using the machine. After using this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place for reference.
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Duplo International Ltd, Sandown Industrial Park, Mill Road, Esher, Surrey, KT108BL, United Kingdom DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE Duplo Seiko Corporation, dont le siège est situé au 353, Koudai, Kinokawa-shi, Wakayama 649-6551, Japon, déclare que le ou les produits Directive 2006/95/CE relative au matériel électrique destiné à être employé dans certaines limites de tension Directive 2006/42/CE relative aux machines Directive 2004/108/CE concernant la compatibilité...
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Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment This symbol (the symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin) indicates that in European countries this product should not be disposed of as household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist by checking with your local authority or supplier for recycling advice.
Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe) Safety Precautions Various symbols and pictures are used in this manual and on the labels affi xed to the machine. These symbols and pictures provide warnings and instructions to prevent danger to you or other person, and to prevent damage to offi...
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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe) ● Caution for Grounding WARNING ● Use only the power cord that is provided among the accessories. Insert the power cord plug fi rmly into the socket, so that proper electrical contact is effected. →...
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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe) ●Caution for Laser Sensor (Option) WARNING ● Do not expose your eyes to the laser radiation either directly (i.e., after refl ection from a mirror or a shiny surface). Loss of sight may possibly occur in case of the exposure to laser high power density.
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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe) ● Caution for Cleaning CAUTION ● Before cleaning the machine, turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord. → If the machine is activated accidentally, it may cause injury. ● Do not use fl ammable sprays or solvents inside or near the machine. →...
Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe) Locations of Safety Labels Keep the safety labels clean at all times. If the labels become damaged or come off, contact our service person. Part No. Name Q'ty 1 M7-T303* (ENGLISH) WARNING LABEL M7-T307* (OTHER) WARNING LABEL 2 S2-T115*...
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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe) Part No. Name Q'ty 2 U7-109* LABEL ● The symbol in the LABEL indicates the elevator down switch. 230 V model only Part No. Name Q'ty 3 U7-T108* LABEL ● The symbol in the LABEL indicates the power switch.
Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe) Label of High-Voltage Warning There is a high-voltage area inside the machine. 230 V model only Part No. Name Q'ty 1 U7-T102* CAUTION LABEL ● The safety symbol in the WARNING LABEL indicates risk of electric shock inside the machine.
Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe) Location of Rating Labels Rating labels are located as shown below. Weight:131Kg Short-circuit rating:24A ac Electrical diagram:Y2-V700 Date of mfg:***( 月 )****( 西暦 ) Address of the manufacturer :353 Koudai Kinokawa-shi Wakayama 649-6551 Japan...
Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe) Emergency Stop Function The machine is equipped with the emergency stop functions for the safety of an operator. When you need to stop the machine for emergency, press the emergency stop switch. Turning the switch to the right releases the emergency stop. To stop the machine normally, press the STOP key of this machine.
The DC-516 is equipped with safety function for the case of causing any dangerous operations or situations, and it stops running the operation in those cases.
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Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe) Machine Dimensions and Required Space for Operation Unit: mm 1375 2125...
Contents ................Introduction ......... Notes on Safety (Please Read and Observe) ............. Safety Precautions ........... Locations of Safety Labels viii ..........Label of High-Voltage Warning ............. Location of Rating Labels ............ Emergency Stop Function ..........Interlock System for Safety xiii Before Using This Machine Chapter 1 ..........
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Contents Programming JOB Chapter 2 ............Before Programming a JOB ..............Standby Screen .............. Enter JOB Screen ..............Programming a JOB ......... Programming a JOB with Template ..........Programming a JOB with Wizard ........Programming a JOB with Advanced ............Changing the Stored JOB Basic Operations Chapter 3...
Chapter Before Using This Machine This chapter contains essential information you should understand such as how to set up the system, the names of the machine parts, etc............Part Names and Their Functions ................Appearance ............Appearance (Ejection Side) ..................
Part Names and Their Functions Appearance Name Function Open this to replace a module and to remove the document Top cover jam from the inside of the machine. Displays operations and status. Sets functions and enters Control panel JOBs. Insert cover Open this to change directions of the creaser tools.
Part Names and Their Functions Appearance (Ejection Side) Turning Power ON Turning Power OFF Name Function Exit tray Receives fi nished products. Side guide Set this according to the document size. Back guide Prevents fi nished products from dropping off. Waste box Receives pieces of waste paper.
Part Names and Their Functions Inside Name Function Attach the standard module, the creaser module, and the slitter Slot1 module to this. Slot2 Attach the creaser module and the cutter module to this. You can pull the creaser tools out from the insert cover by Handle assy attaching this to each of them in the creaser module.
(up/down) of the tool. IMPORTANT Do not run the DC-516 without creaser tools (convex and concave tools) while the creaser module is installed in it. Be sure to pull them out before removing the creaser module from the DC-516.
Part Names and Their Functions Slitter Module Name Function Gauge Use this when deciding a position of the slitter unit. Slitter unit (right) Slits a document in the document feed direction. Slitter unit (left) Slits a document in the document feed direction.
Part Names and Their Functions Control Panel Name Function Displays the machine operation status and sets functions. Touch panel A message is displayed when an error occurs. Press this to start processing documents. The START key light turns green when the machine is ready to process documents.
Turning Power ON/OFF Turning Power ON Connect the connector of the power cord to the inlet. Power cord connector Inlet Connect the power plug of the power cord to the outlet. WARNING Power plug Insert the power cord plug securely, so that proper electrical contact is effected.
Preparation Before Use Loading Documents Raise the back guide. Back guide Loosen the stack of the documents by fl ipping through the sheets and align them. IMPORTANT Make sure to loosen the stack of documents by fl ipping through the sheets before loading them on the feed tray.
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Preparation Before Use Set the back guide according to the document size. Documents Back guide REFERENCE If double feed occurs when using light weight documents, adjust the document holder according to the documents. Document holder Set the side guide according to the document size. IMPORTANT Align the documents fi...
Preparation Before Use Adjusting the Elevator Height (Feed Tray) Adjust the elevator height in the following cases. 1. The machine does not feed: Turn the level adjustment knob counterclockwise (to lower numbers) to raise the level of elevator. 2. The machine feeds multiple sheets at once (double feed): Heavy Turn the level adjustment knob clockwise (to higher...
Preparation Before Use Skew Adjustment If the fi nished product is skewed, adjust the skew adjustment knob. • When the distance on the operator’s side is longer Document than that on the non-operator’s side: feed direction Turn the skew adjustment knob clockwise. Operator’s side •...
Preparation Before Use Press the TEST key to process one (sheet) document to test the current JOB details. Check if the document is processed properly. If the document is skewed, perform steps 1 to 2 again. Adjusting the Suction Skew The conveyance belt suctions documents and convey them aligning to the non-operator’s side by suction skew.
Preparation Before Use Setting the Exit Tray Press the angle (indicated with the arrow in the fi gure on the right) to open the exit tray. There are four setting positions of the exit tray. IMPORTANT Exit tray When the fi nished products size is A3 (11”×17”) or longer, or a document adheres to the exit tray due to light weight document or static electricity, set the exit tray in the downward position.
Remove the side guides and the back guide attached to the exit tray. Set the exit tray upward as shown in the fi gure on the right. Place the card stacker on the exit tray aligning with Protrusion the side of the exit area of the DC-516.
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Preparation Before Use Select a JOB in which you use the card stacker. Press and hold the TEST key. The fi nished products stop in front of the ejected point. Slide the guides to align with the fi nished products. Adjust the guide point of each fi...
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Preparation Before Use The fi nished products are automatically ejected to the card stacker 60 seconds later. You can also eject them by pressing the STOP key or the TEST key. IMPORTANT When using light weight documents and not setting gutter slits in programming a JOB, set the speed to SLOW.
Preparation Before Use Replacing the Module in Slot 1 Open the top cover. Loosen the two fi xing screws on the module in slot 1. Grasp the handles to take out the module by lifting it Install the module according to the positioning pin of slot 1.
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Preparation Before Use Disconnect the connector in the module. Grasp the handles to take out the module by lifting it REFERENCE When using the creaser module, pull out the creaser tool. (→ P.31 Creaser Module) Install the module according to the positioning pin of slot 2.
Slitter Modules Slitter Units You can attach up to 10 slitter units (left/right) to the slitter module. In order to drop off margins, attach the slitter unit (right) on the right edge and the slitter unit (left) on the left edge of the module. ●...
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Slitter Modules ● Slitter units (left/right) • Document feed side • Document ejection side Thumb screw Thumb screw Gutter defl ector Knob Slitter unit (left) Slitter unit (right) Slitter unit (right) Slitter unit (left) ● Margin slitter units (left/right) • Document feed side •...
Slitter Modules ● Lower side Slitter unit (left) Slitter unit (right) Gutter defl ector Gutter defl ector 1: When dropping the gutter slit in the waste box. 2: When there is no gutter slit. Gutter defl ectors are attached to the slitter units (left/right). Adjusting the gutter defl...
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Slitter Modules Turn the thumb screw in the direction of the arrow (counterclockwise) to remove it. REFERENCE Do not loose the thumb screw. Thumb screw Pull out the driving shaft in the direction of the arrow and remove it with the bearing holder. Driving shaft Bearing...
Slitter Modules Attaching the Slitter Units Pull out the slide shafts in the same way as steps 1 to 5 in Removing the Slitter Units. (→ P.23 Removing the Slitter Units) Attach the slitter units (left/right) to the slide shafts. REFERENCE Wipe off any debris on the slide shafts before the installation.
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Slitter Modules Put the driving shaft though the slitter units and insert the edge of the driving shaft in the hole of the bearing holder. Driving shaft Inset the bearing holder in the hole of the frame until it stops and secure it with the thumb screw. Bearing holder Thumb screw...
Slitter Modules How to Use the Gauge Gauge (for gutter) Main scale Vernier When adjusting margins, set the scale to “margin dimension +50 mm”. Main scale Ex). When making margins 20 mm wide. Set the scale of the gauge to 70.0 mm. Vernier 70.0 mm Main scale...
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Slitter Modules Attach the U-shaped part of the gauge to the pin of the slitter module. Make sure that there is no gap when it is attached. Loosen the thumb screw of the slitter unit (right) and move it in the direction of the arrow so that the pin of the slitter unit is located within the gauge.
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Slitter Modules In order to adjust the next slitter unit position, have the U-shaped part of the gauge come into contact with the pin of the slitter unit secured in step 4 with no gap. (The right fi gure shows the slitter unit (left) and the slitter unit (right).) When using three or more slitter units, adjust the positions of the slitter units with the gauge in the same...
Slitter Modules Attaching the Guide Attach the guide to the slitter module when fi nished product (light weight document) width is wide and there is defl ection in the center of the fi nished product causing document jam and damage. Pull the guide plate (front, document feed side) •...
Creaser Module Creaser Module ● Creaser module • Document feed side Creaser tool Creaser tool Cross section surface of creaser convex tool REFERENCE The creaser convex tool is used both for light weight documents and for heavy weight documents. Creaser convex tool Creaser concave tool Narrower groove Cross section surface...
Creaser Modules Change Directions of the Creaser Tools (Upper/Lower) Hold the knob and pull down the insert cover. The upper tool and the lower tools are attached to the module individually. Pull out the creaser convex tool and the creaser concave tool one by one.
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Hold the knob and close the insert cover. IMPORTANT Do not run the DC-516 without creaser tools (convex and concave tools) while the creaser module is installed in it. Be sure to pull them out before removing the creaser module from the DC-516.
Registration Mark ● REG Mark (Registration mark) The DC-516 automatically compensates for image drift, one of the common problems on digital printers. It detects the image drift caused on each page by reading REG mark with the built-in laser sensor and adjusts the cut/slit/crease position accordingly.
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Registration Mark ● Notes on REG mark printing area No other printings than REG mark should enter into the gray-colored area. REG mark 20 mm 1 mm or more IMPORTANT When there are scratches or stains in the printing range of the REG mark, the position may not be corrected.
End Mark ● Shape and position of end mark End mark consists of two lines as shown in the fi gure below. When using end mark in conjunction with a REG mark, use the fi rst line end mark (on the document lead edge side) as a REG mark.
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Chapter Programming JOB This chapter describes how to program a JOB, make function settings, and adjust each function..............Before Programming a JOB ................ Standby Screen ..............Enter JOB Screen ................ Programming a JOB ..........Programming a JOB with Template ...........
Before Programming a JOB Standby Screen Name Function JOB number Displays the JOB number currently selected . JOB name Displays the JOB name currently selected . Counter Displays the number of document sheets processed with the JOB. Displays the number of document sheets to be processed with the Count JOB.
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Before Programming a JOB Name Function Makes settings for the followings: Air Knife, Cut Trim Mode, Trail Cut 18 Process Mode, Suction Power, REG Mark, Crease Depth. Makes settings for the followings: Cutter Speed, RTM pos. adj. (RTM position adjustment in horizontal direction), Speed, Apply Shrinkage, 19 Adjust Adjust All (JOB position adjustment), Last Cut Adj.
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Before Programming a JOB REFERENCE If an error occurs during a REG mark reading test, the error message appears. Follow the procedure on the display to clear the error. The REG Test & Adjust screen reappears. (The fi gure on the right shows REG READ ERROR 2 screen.) 2.
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Before Programming a JOB Hold the knob of the laser sensor. Slide the knob so that the red spot of the laser meets the center of the REG mark. REFERENCE Adjust the laser sensor so that it strikes the central point of the horizontal line of the REG mark mark (The vertical line is not included).
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Before Programming a JOB ● Touching the cleaning mode icon (15) displays the CLEANING MODE screen. Opening/closing the top cover one time rotates the belt and the roller. Touching the return icon returns to the standby screen. ● Touching the shortcut icon jumps to the item set in Environment and displays the relevant items.
Enter JOB Screen This section describes how to program JOBs on the touch panel. The DC-516 can save up to 250 JOBs. Before programming JOBs, precisely measure processing positions in mm or inch. Please read the procedures thoroughly to program JOBs correctly.
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Before Programming a JOB ● : JOB deletion function Select a JOB and touch the JOB deletion icon to delete the selected JOB. The JOB Clear screen appears. Touch YES: The selected JOB is deleted and the Enter JOB screen reappears. Touch NO: The Enter JOB screen reappears without deleting the selected JOB.
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Before Programming a JOB 2. To save the copied JOB to overwrite an already saved JOB selected, touch Overwrite. To save the copied JOB as a new one, touch Save as Different JOB No. After the JOB is saved, the Enter JOB screen reappears.
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Before Programming a JOB 2. Slot2 The details of settings of the module in slot 2 are displayed. Module name Tool direction (displayed only when the creaser module is used.) Processing position REFERENCE Touch the arrow (down) icon. The items of the 13th and later are displayed.
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Before Programming a JOB 5. Module The module name and tool type in slot 1 are displayed. Touching the ▼ arrow (down) icon displays the details of the settings for slot 2. The module name and tool type in slot 2 are displayed.
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Crease position Enter the distance between the lead edge of a document and each crease position. The DC-516 can crease up to 20 positions on one document. Slit position Enter the distance between the right edge of a document and each slit position.
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Before Programming a JOB Cutter speed This sets cutting speed. Crease depth 1, 2 This sets the depth of a crease when creasing a document. Speed This sets processing speed.
Programming a JOB Programming a JOB with Template Turn on the power. Make sure that the standby screen is displayed on the touch panel. Touch Enter JOB. Module in slot 2 The Enter JOB screen is displayed. 1. Touch a JOB name to be created and touch the JOB number Module in JOB entry icon.
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Programming a JOB Enter a JOB name. Enter a JOB name by touching numbers and letters. A/a : This switches between the capital letters and the small letters. Delete icon: This deletes one character. ◄: This moves the cursor leftward. (arrow (left) icon). ►: This moves the cursor rightward (arrow (right) icon).
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Programming a JOB REFERENCE You can set up to two user sizes in Environment. In lengthwise Finished Size Select a fi nished size and touch SET. In widthwise ● On the upper part of the screen : The JOB Programming screen is displayed. : The module setting screen is displayed.
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Programming a JOB ● Cut Slit 1. Width 2. Length 3. Width of a fi nished product 4. Length of a fi nished product 5. Lead cut 6. Gutter cut between fi nished products 7. Right margin 8. Gutter slit between fi nished products 9.
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Programming a JOB 4. When the slit is within 3.2 mm from the document edge. 5. When the left margin exceeds the limit to be dropped off. REFERENCE • If it is all right that the left margin is ejected on the exit tray, touch NEXT.
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Programming a JOB 9. When the width of the fi nished product exceeds the specifi cations. 10. When the number of the fi nished products in widthwise exceeds the limit. REFERENCE • Cutter error messages 1. When the total cut is 31 or more (out of specifi...
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Programming a JOB 3. When there is a fi nished product within 67 mm from the trail edge. Check the position of the fi nished product and reset it. 4. When the number of fi nished products in lengthwise exceeds the limit. ●...
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Programming a JOB Touch Done. Settings-1 Air Knife: If document double feed occurs frequently, select ON. If not, select OFF. Suction Power: Document skew is adjusted by suctioning a document to the conveyance belt. Select the suction level. When using light weight documents, select MIN to prevent document jams.
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Programming a JOB REFERENCE Cut Trim Mode Full Bleed Mode: This chops up the area ahead of the fi rst cut position, the area behind the last cut position, and the gutters of 48.9 mm or shorter, then drops them into the waste box. No Bleed Mode: This chops up the gutters of 48.9 mm or shorter and drops them into the waste box.
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Programming a JOB • Cut trim mode Document feed direction Document feed direction 0–48.9 mm 49.0 mm or more Not chopped up Chopped up 49.0 mm or more 0–48.9 mm Not chopped up Chopped up Not chopped up 0–66.9 mm 67.0 mm or more Chopped up •...
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Programming a JOB Settings-2 Cutter Speed: Select cutter speed. Select SLOW when using documents that cannot be processed at FAST speed. Crease Depth: Select a depth of a crease. CPM Depth: Select a depth of perforation. Speed: Select speed of processing a document. Touch SET after the setting.
Programming a JOB Programming a JOB with Wizard Follow steps 1 to 6 in Programming a JOB with Template. (→ P.50) JOB Programming Touch Wizard. Template: This helps you program a JOB in a simple way by selecting from the list of the document size and the fi...
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Programming a JOB ● Cut Slit Enter each value with the NUMERIC keys. Touching SET highlights the next setting value. 1. Width of the fi nished product 2. Length of the fi nished product 3. Lead cut 4. Gutter cut between the fi nished products 5.
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Programming a JOB Touch Done. Follow steps 12 to 15 in Programming a JOB with Template to set functions. (→ P.57)
Programming a JOB Programming a JOB with Advanced Follow steps 1 to 6 in Programming a JOB with Template. (→ P.50) REFERENCE The settable values are displayed in the lower left part of the screen. JOB Programming Touch Advanced. Template: This helps you program a JOB in a simple way by selecting from the list of the document size and the fi...
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Programming a JOB Module 2 / Select Tool Touching the left/right icon switches the displays in the order of Crease and CUT. (Optional modules which are not set are not displayed.) Select a module. ● Crease (creaser module) Touching the left/right icon in the second line switches the displays between Crease↑...
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Programming a JOB REG Mark Enter the distance between the lead edge of a document and the lead mark (REG mark) with the NUMERIC keys. Touch SET. ● When the creaser module is set in the module 1 Enter the distance between the lead edge of a document and the fi...
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Programming a JOB ● When the creaser module is set in the module 2 Enter the distance between the lead edge of a document and the fi rst crease position. Touch SET. You can set up to 20 creases. If you fi nish the setting with fewer than 20 creases, touch SET after entering the last crease position and then touch SET again.
Changing the Stored JOB Make sure that the standby screen is displayed on the touch panel. Touch Enter JOB. Touching the JOB number or the JOB name and then Module in slot 2 the JOB entry icon displays the Enter JOB screen. JOB number Module in JOB name...
Chapter Basic Operations This chapter describes the operating sequence from turning on the DC-516 to completing process........Processing Documents by Retrieving a Saved JOB ......... Retrieving a Saved JOB by JOB Number ..........Retrieving a Saved JOB by JOB Log ..........
Processing Documents by Retrieving a Saved JOB You can retrieve a JOB from JOB number, JOB log, or Category. JOB No.: JOB numbers are displayed in an ascending order. JOB Log: The numbers of the last 10 JOBs are displayed in a reverse chronological order. Category: JOB categories programmed are displayed.
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Proceccing Documents by Retrieving a Saved JOB ● Touching a JOB name and then the detail icon displays the details of the JOB selected. 1. Info NAME: JOB name Category: a category in which the JOB is programmed Document Size REG Mark (Registration mark): a position of the lead mark 2.
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Proceccing Documents by Retrieving a Saved JOB 3. Touching the arrow (down) icon displays positions of cut 25 to cut 30. 3. Slot1 The module name in slot 1, the tool name, direction of the tool, and positions to process documents. ●...
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Proceccing Documents by Retrieving a Saved JOB 4. Settings Details of the settings for the JOB selected are displayed. Air Knife Suction Power REG Mark Cut Trim Mode Trail Cut Mode Touching the arrow (down) icon displays the following items in the next page. Cutter Speed: Select cutting speed.
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Proceccing Documents by Retrieving a Saved JOB The JOB name and the JOB number selected in step 4 are displayed on the upper left part of the standby JOB name screen. JOB number Prepare proper documents for the JOB selected. Load documents on the feed tray.
Make sure that the LED on the START key is green, and then press the START key. If it is red, the DC-516 is having an error. Follow the instruction displayed on the LCD panel. After the processing is completed, the standby screen reappears.
Proceccing Documents by Retrieving a Saved JOB The Retrieve JOB (History) screen appears. The latest 10 JOBs processed are displayed. One touch on a JOB number selects the JOB and returns to the standby screen. REFERENCE : JOBs of the 5th ahead are displayed. : JOBs of the 5th behind are displayed.
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Proceccing Documents by Retrieving a Saved JOB Select a category in which the JOB to be retrieved is programmed. Touching the return icon returns to the standby screen. JOBs programmed in the category selected are displayed. Select a JOB to be retrieved. One touch on a JOB number selects the JOB and returns to the standby screen.
Processing a JOB in Pause Feeding Mode This section describes how to process a JOB in pause feeding mode. Use this mode when you wan to stop processing temporarily for checking the fi nished products. Make sure that the standby screen is displayed on the touch panel.
Process When an optional module is installed, settings for the optional module are displayed. Air Knife This is used when double feed occurs frequently. Compressed air is blown out from the front of the document to loosen documents preventing double feed. Cut Trim Mode Lead margin, trail margin, and any gutter cuts (48.9 mm or shorter) are chopped up and dropped into the waste box.
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Process Touch the module name in slot 1, the module name Module Module in slot 2, or Feed to switch displays. Feed in Slot2 in Slot1 The module name in slot1/2 of the JOB selected are displayed. If no data is programmed in the JOB selected, you cannot enter Process.
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Process 2. Trail Cut Mode Set the number of dummy cuts for trail cut gutter with the arrow (left/right) icons . The default is Auto. Auto: This performs dummy cut once when the trail cut dimensions is 22 mm or longer.
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Process When having fi nished all the settings, touch SET. The settings are saved and the standby screen reappears.
In case printed documents are shrunk or expanded by heat generated on digital printer, by entering the original document size and the document size after they are shrunk/expanded, the DC-516 automatically calculates the shrinkage/expansion ratio and adjusts the creasing position accordingly.
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In case printed documents are shrunk by heat generated on a digital printer, by entering the original document size and a document size after shrunk, DC-516 automatically calculates the shrinkage ratio and adjusts the cutting and creasing position accordingly. 1. Enter a size of a document before and after shrinkage with the NUMERIC keys.
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Adjust Adjust − Adjust All The values of the following items of the JOB selected are displayed as reference values. Length 1st CUT/1st crease Last CUT/Last crease Touch the arrow (left/right) icons to adjust values. Every time the arrow (left/right) icon is touched, a value increases/decreases by 0.1.
System DBL Detection (Double feed detection) This detects double feed (two or more sheets are fed at once). If double feed is detected and Double Feed is displayed on the LCD panel. Feeder Capacity The elevator (feed tray) level can be adjusted to three levels according to the quantity of documents.
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System 2. Feeder Capacity The elevator level can be adjusted to the three levels below according to the document quantity. Select MAX, MID, or MIN. Normally select MID. MAX: Select this when loading high quantity of documents MIN: Select this when loading low quantity of documents System −...
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System Touch the arrow (down) icon. Stack Priority This sets speed of a fi nished product to be ejected from the exit of the machine to the exit tray. Speed: A document is ejected at high speed. Alignment: A document is ejected at constant speed. System −...
Environment Make sure that the standby screen is displayed on the touch panel. Touch Environment. Environment 1. Buzzer Touch the arrow (left/right) icon to control the buzzer sound. You can adjust the value in the range of 0 to 5 (0: mute).
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Environment Default This sets the default settings of slot 1 and slot 2. The module programmed here is displayed when selecting a module in Advanced in JOB Programming. 1. Touch the arrow (right) icon to select SLOT1 or SLOT2. 2. Touch the arrow (left/right) icons to select a module. Module in slot 1: Standard, Crease, Slit Module in slot 2: Crease, CUT ●...
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Environment ● When Module: CUT is displayed under SLOT 2. There is no setting to be made here. Touch the arrow (right) icon. Category Name You can create or change a category name here. Touching the arrow (down) icon displays the next eight categories.
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Environment User Size In this mode, you can save or change a document size displayed in Template in JOB Programming. Touch a value of User Size1 or User Size2 to be saved or changed. Enter values with the NUMERIC keys. Shortcut 1.
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Environment REFERENCE You cannot select any icons for an optional module that are not set. Icon Name Details Remarks 1 Not set − 2 Retrieve JOB (No.) Retrieves a saved JOB by selecting a JOB number. 3 Retrieve JOB (History) Retrieves a saved JOB by selecting a JOB log. Retrieve JOB Retrieves a saved JOB by selecting a JOB (Category)
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Environment When having fi nished all the settings for Environment, touch SET. After saving the settings, the Environment - Shortcut screen reappears. To continue shortcut settings, follow step 9-1. and the following steps. To fi nish the shortcut setting, touch SET. The shortcut icon created in steps 9 to 11 is displayed on the upper part of the standby screen.
Chapter Troubleshooting This chapter describes what to do when an error has occurred and how to deal with document jams and error messages..............When Messages Appear ..........When a Document Jam Has Occurred ..............J02 FEED TRAY ..............J03 FEED ERROR ..............
When Messages Appear When an error occurs, messages and a fi gure appear on the LCD panel. In such cases, follow the procedures below to resolve the errors. Display on the touch panel. An arrow points at the position where the error is occurring in the fi gure of the machine displayed in the upper line on the screen.
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When Messages Appear Message Status and Solution E04 - * slot2 PERF R LOWER TOOL Status: Error in the perforation lower tool (right) of the CPM in slot 2. Solution: Turn OFF the power and then turn ON again Contact service person after a few seconds.
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When Messages Appear Message Status and Solution E12 - *SLOT*BLDC PCB Status: Error in the brushless PCB in slot 1 or slot 2. 1: Brushless motor error 2: Voltage error Contact service person 3: Low voltage 4: Communication error 5: DC motor error (Conveyor malfunction) 6: Driver error 7: System error 8: EEPROM model code error...
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When Messages Appear Message Status and Solution J08 - *EXIT TRAY Status: A document jam in the document exit area. Solution: Remove the jammed document from the Remove document from exit tray document exit area. J09 - *WASTE BOX AREA Status: A document jam in the waste box area.
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When Messages Appear Message Status and Solution TOP COVER OPEN Status: The top cover is open. Solution: Close the top cover. Close Cover INSERT COVER OPEN Status: The insert cover is open. Solution: Close the insert cover. Close Cover DOC. IN MACHINE Status: Documents are remained in the feed area.
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When Messages Appear Message Status and Solution Check position of options Status: When the slitter module is necessary for the JOB. Press ** to continue Solution: Check the position of the slitter unit. Gutter Slit NG area Status: When the slitter is performing the JOB with slits in the range of 55–60 mm.
When a Document Jam Has Occurred When a document jam has occurred, messages appear on the touch panel. Follow the procedures below to remove the jammed document. WARNING ● Do not touch the tool. Doing so may cause injury. ● Before removing the jammed document, make sure that the machine is fully stopped. Use tweezers or pliers to prevent your hands or fi...
When a Document Jam Has Occurred Check if the feed guide is set in a proper position according to the documents. Feed guide Documents Check if the back guide is set in a proper position according to the documents. Back guide Press the STOP key to clear the error.
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When a Document Jam Has Occurred Press the JOG (forward/backward) key to eject the document. IMPORTANT Close the top cover when operating the machine. The machine does not work when the top cover is open. Press the STOP key to clear the error. The machine is reset and the error message is cleared.
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When a Document Jam Has Occurred Load the documents on the feed tray and gently push them toward the inside of the machine. IMPORTANT The height of the document stack should not exceed the MAX level. Adjust the feed guide according to the document size Fixing screw and secure it with the fi...
When a Document Jam Has Occurred J05 SLOT1 AREA A document jam has occurred in slot 1. Press the elevator down switch to lower the feed tray to the bottommost position. Press the JOG (forward/backward) key to eject the document. IMPORTANT Close the top cover when operating the machine.
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When a Document Jam Has Occurred Grasp the handles to take out the module by lifting it Remove the jammed document by using the tweezers or pliers. Install the module according to the positioning pin for the original position. Tighten the two fi xing screws to secure the optional module.
When a Document Jam Has Occurred J06 SLOT2 AREA A document jam has occurred in slot 2. Press the elevator down switch to lower the feed tray to the bottommost position. Press the JOG (forward/backward) key to eject the document. IMPORTANT Close the top cover when operating the machine.
When a Document Jam Has Occurred Remove the jammed document by using the tweezers or pliers. Install the module according to the positioning pin for the original position. Tighten the two fi xing screws to secure the optional module. Close the top cover. Press the STOP key to clear the error.
When a Document Jam Has Occurred J09 WASTE BOX AREA A waste jam has occurred in the top part of the waste box. Press the JOG (forward/backward) key to eject the waste. IMPORTANT Close the top cover when operating the machine. The machine does not work when the top cover is open.
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Chapter Daily Maintenance This chapter describes daily maintenance for the machine................Daily Maintenance ..............Cleaning the Feed Rollers ............ About Protection of Sponge Rollers...
Daily Maintenance Clean the machine periodically to maintain its performance. WARNING ● Before cleaning, be sure to turn the power switch off, wait until the machine cools off and unplug the power cord. Otherwise, fi re or electric shock may occur. ●...
As the DC-516 processes digital color outputs, toner on the documents may adhere to the surface of the feed rollers of the DC-516. Accumulation of toner may affect the performance of the DC-516. In this case, clean the feed rollers according to the following procedures.
About Protection of Sponge Rollers When the sponge rollers stop at the same position for a long time, they may be deformed. To prevent them from being deformed, if the machine does not operate for one hour with the power on, the sponge rollers automatically rotate at low speed.
Chapter Specifi cations This chapter lists the machine specifi cations................Specifi cations...
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Specifications Model name DC-516 Product category Multi fi nisher Floor stand model Infeed document size • Programmable document size Width: 140−370 mm *1 Length: 150−1000 mm (with HELP setting, length can be increased up to 1600 mm) • Max Length of standard feed tray: 670 mm (with optional LPT: 1000 mm) •...
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Specifi cations Model name DC-516 Number of cuts Max. 30 cuts/ sheets Minimum cutting length 3. 0 mm (lead edge) 3. 0 mm (gutter cuts) 5. 0 mm (trail edge) (A card cannot be positioned after 67.0 mm from the trail edge.)
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● The specifi cations are subject to change without prior notice. Document Curl Due to the automated slitter function design, the document path of the DC-516 is sensitive to document curl. If document curl is causing document jams, the following are suggestions for remedying the problem: 1.
Index Crease ........... 56,62 Crease Depth ..........79 About Protection of Sponge Rollers ..114 Crease depth 1, 2 ........49 Adjust ........... 39,83 Crease position ......... 48 Adjust all ........... 38 Creaser concave tool ....... 31 Adjust All ..........83,85 Creaser convex tool .........
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Index Full bleed mode ........58 for Operation ........xiv Main scale ..........27 Margin slitter unit (left) ......21,22 Gap Timing ..........87 Margin slitter unit (right) ..... 21,22 Gauge ............7 Margin slitter units (left/right) ....22 Gauge (for gutter) ........27 Mark reading ..........
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