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MBM FC 10 PLUS Operation Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
MBM TABLETOP COLLATOR
MODEL FC 10 PLUS
Read this "Operation Manual" carefully before use.
Keep it at a specific place for handy reference.
REVISED:Sep 09, 2016

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL MBM TABLETOP COLLATOR MODEL FC 10 PLUS Read this “Operation Manual” carefully before use. Keep it at a specific place for handy reference. REVISED:Sep 09, 2016...
  • Page 3 About warning marking In this operation manual, warning markings as shown below are used to enable you to properly use the device and thereby prevent harm to the human body and damage to assets. Before using the device, carefully read the descriptions of these warning markings to thoroughly become familiar with correct use. This marking indicates the possibility of death or serious injuries if the device Warning is improperly handled in disregard of this marking.
  • Page 4 Safety Instructions Warning Operate the collator with designated AC current only. Use an exclusive outlet, as overloading may cause fire or an electrical shock. Do not install the machine in an unstable place, such as one that shakes or tilts. The machine may fall, causing breakage or physical injury.
  • Page 5 Caution Do not touch any part of the drive, including the roller, with a hand. It may cause an injury. Do not allow hair, a necktie, a necklace or other things to get too close to the drive, including the roller, as bodily injury can result. Make sure that the paper feed table, auxiliary table, stacking table and the plate to prevent the machine from falling are properly set.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION Read this “Operation Manual” carefully before use. Keep it at a specific place for handy reference. Since the specifications of this machine are subject to change, be sure not to mistake this manual for one of a different model, as descriptions of may differ. CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE ........
  • Page 7 ..........30 MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION, CONSUMABLES Important for maintenance and inspection ..................30 Usual maintenance .......................... 30 Consumables ........................... 32 TROUBLE SHOOTING ......................Corrective actions to be taken when LED lamps are lit or flashing ..........32 Troubleshooting ..........................34 7.3. In case of breakdown ........................

  • Page 8: Precautions For Installation And Use

    1. PRECAUTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE 1.1 Installation Caution Use the optional collator table exclusively designed for this machine and do not install the machine in an unstable place, such as one that shakes or tilts. The machine may fall, causing a damage or bodily injury.

  • Page 9: Place For Installation

    1.2 Place for installation This machine is also designed for IT power system. Avoid installing the machine in the following places for the sake of safety and to prevent mechanical problems. [Precautions for installation] ・Locations with extremely high or low temperatures. Room temperature should be between 5 and 35 degrees centigrade.

  • Page 10: Confirmation Of Contents And Quantity Of Attachments

    1.3 Confirmation of contents and quantity of attachments After unpacking the collator, check the attachments. Should any part be missing, contact your dealer immediately. Plate to prevent the machine from falling (front) With Screws to fit (4pieces) Plate to prevent the machine from falling (rear) With Screws to fit (4pieces) Guide fix screw...

  • Page 11: Components

    2. COMPONENTS 2.1 Overview ⑩ ① ⑨ ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑧ ⑥ ⑪ ⑦ ⑰ ⑱ ㉔ ㉓ ⑯ ㉒ ㉑ ⑳ ⑲ ⑫ ⑮ ⑭ ⑬...
  • Page 12 Name Name № № Left cover Shift lever for paper direction ① ⑯ Operation Panel Back door ⑰ ② Paper guide Paper feed roller ③ ⑱ Paper feed table Stacking side guide ⑲ ④ Power switch Aligning wire ⑳ ⑤ Stacking pole Plate to prevent the machine from falling (rear) ㉑...

  • Page 13: Operation Panel

    2.2 Operation Panel ① ⑮ ⑭ ㉛ ㉚ ㉙ ㉘ ② ③ ④ ⑤ ㉗ ㉖ ⑥ ㉕ ㉔ ⑧ ㉓ ⑦ ㉒ ㉑ ⑩ ⑫ ⑭ ⑯ ⑱ ⑳ ⑨ ⑲ ⑪ ⑬ ⑮ ⑰...
  • Page 14 Name Function № Station Green lamp Shows the collating status of each station 1 through 10 ① Station Red lamp Flashes red in the event of jam or double feed. DOOR lamp Lights up when the back door is open. ②...

  • Page 15: Matters To Note

    3. MATTERS TO NOTE 3.1 Definitions Name Explanation Paper jam Paper stuck in the machine Double feed Feeding two or more sheets together Paper feed slip Paper not being fed Fan out Pulling out stuck sheets by blowing air 3.2 Characteristics and purpose of use ・Automatic collation of printed or copied documents in page sequence.

  • Page 16: Preparations For Use

    4. PREPARATION FOR USE 4.1 Installing attachments 4.1.1 Mount the plate to prevent the machine from falling (1) Insert the front fall prevention plate under the body of the collator and fix the plate with four attached screws. (indicated by the white arrow) Front fall prevention plate (2) Mount the rear fall prevention plate, and fix the...

  • Page 17: Stacking Table

    4.1.4 Stacking table (1) Fit the tumbler-shaped hooks on the stacking table into the hooks of the front foot rubber base (two places) while fitting the tip notch of the stacking table to the collator’s crisscross roller, then tilt the stacker table on either right or left side (right with the roller on the right, left when on the left), and insert the stacking table hooks in the opening on the front foot rubber base.

  • Page 18: Paper Feed Table

    4.1.5 Paper feed table (1) First, make sure the table lift lever is in its low position. If it is not, turn the power switch on and press the Reset key for three seconds or more to lower the lever. Normally, the lever is below the paper feed table;...

  • Page 19: Setting Paper Feed Pressure

    4.2 Setting paper feed pressure - Position the paper feed pressure shift lever at [2] for normal jobs (ordinary paper). - Four different degrees of pressure can be selected for Stations 1 and 10. - Three different degrees of pressure can be selected for Stations 2 to 9.

  • Page 20: Operations

    5. OPERATIONS 5.1. Procedure and method 5.1.1 Activating power Turn the power switch on. Remarks Before turning the power switch to ON, make sure that the paper feed, auxiliary and stacking tables are fully inserted. Power Switch 5.1.2 Setting of paper on feed tables (1) Load paper on the paper feed tables and hold it firmly using the lateral paper guides.

  • Page 21: Setting Of Stacking Guides, Poles, Etc

    (2) Paper loading order 1) Paper with the printed side down Load the paper on the feed tables from bottom to top in ascending order of pages. In this case Page 1 appears at the top of collated sheets on the stacking table. 2) Paper with the printed side up Load the paper on the feed tables from top to bottom in ascending order of pages.

  • Page 22: Collation

    Remarks a) With postcards or organizer-notebook size paper, only straight stacking is recommended. b) Stacking arrangement changes according to the collating speed. With high-speed collation, ejected paper rebounds more strongly when striking the stacking end guide or pole, causing greater disorder. In case of warped paper, the faster collation becomes, the more it is apt to roll, worsening the arrangement.

  • Page 23: Counter

    5.2 Counter 5.2.1 Using adding mode Normally, the counter operates in adding mode. Press the START /STOP key to start collating and the machine will stop after all collated sheets are delivered. The counter displays the number of collated sets and it will automatically stop when its displayed figure becomes [9999].

  • Page 24: Setting Normal Or Alternate Collation Mode

    5.4 Setting normal or alternate collation mode When collating fewer pages for many sets, Alternate mode is convenient as it loads sheets with the same page number in two neighboring stations. One machine can collate paper with up to five pages at once. With the power switched on, normal mode is automatically programmed.

  • Page 25: Crisscross Stacking (Or Straight Stacking)

    5.5 Crisscross stacking (or straight stacking) Crisscross stacking or straight stacking can be set according to purpose. Crisscross stacking: Collated paper is stacked set by set crisscrossed to right and left sides. ( when the lamp is lit) Straight stacking: Collated paper is stacked straight. With the power on, crisscross mode is programmed.
  • Page 26 (4) Press the MODE key again; the Counter will light to show the number of sets input previously. Note a) If 0 is input as the number of batches when SET lights on, insert mode collation will continue until the station runs out of paper.

  • Page 27: Programmed Insert Mode

    5.7 Programmed insert mode Programmed insert mode functions to insert front covers loaded on the top station and back covers on the bottom station according to a predetermined number of sets, making it easy to prepare chits. (1) Select the mode by pressing the MODE key. ( MODE lamp will light) (2) Press the PROGRAM/8 key for three seconds;...

  • Page 28: Storing Insert/Programmed Insert Mode Data

    5.8 Storing Insert/Programmed Insert mode data Up to four memories, Insert and Programmed Insert mode data can be stored. (1) Select Program mode by pressing the MODE key. ( MODE lamp will light) (2) Press the MODE key for three seconds; memory code [AbCd] will be displayed.

  • Page 29: Calling Up The Insert/ Programmed Insert Mode Data

    5.9 Calling up the Insert / Programmed Insert mode data Select Program mode by pressing the MODE key. ( MODE lamp will light) Press the MODE key for three seconds; memory code [AbCd] will be displayed. A flashing letter means that that letter is not stored in memory.

  • Page 30: Switch Independent／Synchronized

    5.11 Switch Independent／Synchronized When using an optional staple punch, switch Independent/Synchronized. Remarks Note that an error will occur if the discharged sheet switching plate is switched to “Synchronized” mode with no optional staple punch connected. Discharged sheet switching plate Switch the discharged sheet switching plate In Independent mode: The sheet collator is used alone.

  • Page 31: Maintenance, Inspection, Consumables

    6. MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION, CONSUMABLES 6.1 Important for maintenance and inspection Caution When conducting inspections and maintenance, be sure to remove the power plug from the outlet. If not, it may cause injury or electric shock. 6.2 Usual maintenance ・Cleaning of paper feed rubber roller and separator is recommended from time to time (as required).
  • Page 32 Cleaning of discharged sheet photo sensor Cotton swab When the paper dust adheres to the surface of the discharge photo sensor (contained in the part indicated by the arrow shown in the figure below) and will shut off the sensor light, it becomes paper discharge jam. Please regularly clean the paper output photo sensor.

  • Page 33: Consumables

    6.3 Consumables The collator’s paper feed rollers and separator are consumable. Contact your dealer or authorized service representative when they need replacing. 7. TROUBLE SHOOTING 7.1 Corrective actions to be taken when LED lamps are lit or flashing When EMPTY FEED, PAPER JAM or DOUBLE FEED lamps flash, remove the last set from the ejected paper.
  • Page 34 LAMPS STATUS/CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION (Lit/Flashing) CHECK Normal operation Stations in use and paper thickness are checked. (Lit in green) If a paper jam occurs, the Fan out the paper well. PAPER JAM corresponding station lamp and the PAPER JAM lamp will flash. The (Lit in red) Select separator pressure weaker by one degree.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    7.2 Troubleshooting Troubles Possible cause Action The power cord is not plugged in. Insert the power plug into the outlet. The circuit breaker is activated. Reset the circuit breaker. To reset the breaker, please push the projected portions The POWER has been of the breaker shown in the switched on, but does right figure, marked with...
  • Page 36 Troubles Possible cause Action Separator pressure is too weak. Select stronger separator pressure. Double feed occurs frequently. Paper feed pressure is too strong. Select weaker paper feed pressure. Paper feed pressure is too weak. Select stronger paper feed pressure. Empty feed occurs Separator pressure is too strong Select weaker separator pressure.

  • Page 37: In Case Of Breakdown

    7.3. In case of breakdown Should the collator need repair, contact your dealer (or the maintenance and service company). 8. RELOCATION OR DISPOSAL 8.1 Relocation 8.1.1 Removal of the machine from its present location Before removing the machine from its present location, be sure to remove the power plug from the wall outlet.

  • Page 38: Product Specifications

    9. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 9.1 Specifications Stations(bins) 10 stations(bins) Paper Feed Roller separator system Station(bin) Capacity 350sheets of 17-lb bond (64g/㎡) paper] 1.1"[approx. Paper Transport Belt roller system 17-lb bond (64g/㎡) paper] Stacking Capacity 2.6" [approx. 880 sheets of Paper Stacking System Right and left index system (20°...

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